Others 4 Troubleshooting (cont.)

Problem

Images do not appear on TV or appear stretched in the vertical direction.

Data cannot be deleted.

What to check

●Does the input mode on the TV match the connected terminals?

Set input to the connected terminals as explained in the TV’s operating instructions.

●Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.60)

●Is the scene locked? Unlock the scene. (P.58)

●Scenes whose thumbnails have a cannot be deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD card (P.58). Formatting deletes all data on the SD card.

●Is the SD card write-protected? (P.13)

Problem

The SD card is not recognised when inserted into other devices.

The computer does not recognise the unit even when connected with USB cable.

What to check

Check the supported SD cards in the device’s operating instructions.

●While the menu appears on the LCD monitor, the

USB function screen does not appear even if the

USB cable is connected. Close the menu, then

connect the USB cable.

●Is the AC adaptor connected?

●If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try using

another terminal.

●Check the operating environment. (P.72)

●Disconnect the USB cable, turn the unit off and turn

back on, then reconnect the cable.

Images on the SD card do not look normal.

The SD card cannot be used even after formatting with this unit.

The unit does not recognise the SD card when inserted.

The indication disappears, the display does not work or cannot be operated.

The scene may be damaged. Scenes can be damaged by static electricity and electromagnetic waves. Save important data on a computer, etc.

This unit or the SD card may be broken. Consult the dealer from which you purchased the unit. For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.12)

Was the SD card formatted on the computer? Format SD cards with the unit.

Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Data cannot be restored afterwards. (P.58)

●Is the unit connected to a computer?

When connected to a computer, the unit cannot be operated from the unit itself.

●Turn the unit off. If the unit does not turn off, eject the SD card, remove and then reinsert the battery (disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor), and turn back on. If the unit still does not work right, disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer from which you purchased the unit.

 

●For Windows

After disconnecting

To safely disconnect the USB cable, click the (

the USB cable,

or ) icons in the task tray, and do as instructed by

an error message

displayed messages.

appears on the

●For Macintosh

computer.

Drag the unit icon to the Trash, then disconnect the

 

USB cable.

 

●The unit detected an error. To protect data, eject the

[ERROR

SD card and set the mode dial to [OFF]. The unit

OCCURRED.

turns off about 1 minute later.

PLEASE TURN UNIT

●If the same message is displayed repeatedly after

OFF, THEN TURN

turning the unit back on, the unit needs servicing.

ON AGAIN.] appears

Disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer

on the LCD monitor.

from whom you purchased the unit. Do not attempt

 

to repair the appliance by yourself.

The PDF file of

Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe

the VideoCam

Reader 7.0 or later installed on the computer?

Suite operating

Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader

instructions does

7.0 or later is required to view the PDF file of the

not open.

VideoCam Suite operating instructions.

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Panasonic SDR-S15 Data cannot be deleted, After disconnecting, USB cable, An error message, Appears on, Computer, VideoCam

SDR-S15 specifications

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