Panasonic VDR-M70GC Troubleshooting, 153, Power supplies, Symptom Cause and Correction Reference

Troubleshooting

Check to see the following before asking for a repair. If the suggested solution still cannot restore the DVD Video Camera to normal, do not attempt to repair it yourself, but consult your dealer.

Power supplies

Symptom	Cause and Correction		Reference
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Battery cannot be	Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
charged.	Charge the battery at 10-30°C.
	Is the battery abnormally hot?
	Remove the battery, leave it for a while to cool down, then charge it.
	Is the DC power cord connected to AC adaptor/charger? Unplug it.		21, 40
	Has the battery been unused for a long time?
	Remove the battery, and then reattach it. If the battery is still not
	charged, it may be dead: Purchase a new one.
	* If the battery does not charge after you try the above four
	procedures, it may be dead: Purchase a new battery.
Battery weakens fast.	Are you using the DVD Video Camera where the temperature is very
	low?
	The DVD Video Camera can normally be used for 40-60 minutes		41
	with a fully charged battery, but this time will be shorter at low
	temperatures. Keep extra batteries on hand.
	Battery may be dead.
	The performance of battery will deteriorate if it is used for an		42
	extended period of time or frequently: Purchase a new battery.
The CHARGE indicator	Is the ambient temperature too low or too high?
on AC adaptor/charger is	Charge the battery in environment where the temperature is
blinking.	10-30°C.
	The battery has possibly discharged excessively. Continue		21
	charging: After a while, the battery will be charged to the specified
	voltage, and the CHARGE indicator will light. Then the battery
	charge will be completed normally.
Power turns off	Is battery charged?
immediately after being	Charge it.
turned on.			21, 40
When power is turned
on, the LCD screen will
turn on and off.
Power goes off	Is Power Save set to “On”?
unexpectedly.	If the powered DVD Video Camera is left for as long as 5 minutes
	without recording or playback with “Power Save: On” specified, it will		87
	automatically turn off to save battery power. To restart recording in
	this case, set the power switch to “OFF” and then set it to “	”. You
	can also specify “Power Save: Off” to stop automatic power off.
Power cannot be turned	Detach the battery or AC adaptor/charger once, and then press the
off.	RESET button of DVD Video Camera: Reattach a power supply to		
	DVD Video Camera before turning it on again.

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