Panasonic PV-GS500 Playback Pictures, The playback images are vertical, Others

Others

Playback (Pictures)

1:Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

The playback images are vertical.

•Have you selected video input on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input terminals used for the connection.

•Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.

[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3].

2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction.

3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback.

• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but this is not a malfunction.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

•Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for digital video (optional). (-80-)

•If the terminal for the Multi cable is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the cable to the A/V terminal.

•Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played back by the Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the picture.

Card

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

•Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ], pictures with fine details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT.QUALITY] >>

[ ]. (-34-)

2:A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.

• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be deleted. (-52-)

• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (-22-)

3:Photoshot playback images do not look normal.

•The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a a personal computer is recommended.

4:Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used.

•Either the Camcorder or the card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD Memory Card from 8 MB to 2 GB with this unit.

5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed.

• The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged.

Others

1:The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed.

•Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from.

2:“PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.

• An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the [RESET] button with the boss A. The Camcorder will be activated.

RESET

A

•If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the Camcorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute later.

•Even after you press the [RESET] button, the indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt

to repair the unit by yourself.

3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.

• Is the USB driver installed?

4:When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC.

•To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-

click the [] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.

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