Panasonic PVDV401D PVDV201 User Guide - Page 69

Before Requesting Service

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Before Requesting Service Cleaning Care for Video Heads Clogged Video Head (a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Palmcorder will not require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged tapes, long term use, etc. If "NEED HEAD CLEANING" appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads may require cleaning. (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCL). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the head cleaning cassette could shorten video head life. Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptoms occur. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Tape Operations Caution • When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete. • The POWER Button and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational after the tape has been completely loaded. Lens Hood Area Operation Caution When the following accessories are attached and the zoom is set to maximum wide angle, the four corners of the sceen may appear darker: • Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional). • A filter (optional), etc. and then the lens hood. • Two filters (optional). Self Diagnostic System If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the Palmcorder may need service. Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 71. Then, take the Palmcorder to a servicenter for repair. Error No. Description U11 Card Error U12 Card Error U13 Card Error U14 Card/Palmcorder Dialogue Error U15 No Card Memory U16 Captured image limit exceeded U17 Captured image limit exceeded U30 Error other than above 69 FFoorrYYoouurr IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn

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For Your Information
For Your Information
Before Requesting Service
(a) Video Head Cleaning:
Normally, your Palmcorder will not
require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads
may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged
tapes, long term use, etc. If “NEED HEAD CLEANING”
appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads
may require cleaning.
(b) Cleaning the Heads:
It is recommended that head cleaning
be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact
your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to
obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic
cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCL). Be sure to follow the cleaning
instructions carefully. Excessive use of the head cleaning
cassette could shorten video head life.
Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptoms occur.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Before Requesting Service
Clogged Video Head
• When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit
will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete.
• The POWER Button and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational
after the tape has been completely loaded.
When the following accessories are attached and the zoom is set to maximum wide
angle, the four corners of the sceen may appear darker:
• Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional).
• A filter (optional), etc. and then the lens hood.
• Two filters (optional).
If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the Palmcorder may need service. Do
not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 71.
Then, take the Palmcorder to a servicenter for repair.
Self Diagnostic System
Lens Hood Area Operation Caution
Tape Operations Caution
Cleaning Care for Video Heads
Error No.
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U30
Description
Card Error
Card Error
Card Error
Card/Palmcorder Dialogue Error
No Card Memory
Captured image limit exceeded
Captured image limit exceeded
Error other than above