Panasonic AG DVC20 3 Ccd Dv Camcorder - Page 34

Others Functions cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the camera-recorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. Functions Conditions which disable the functions ≥Image stabilizer ≥When the color night view function is used ≥Backlight compensation ≥When the iris/gain is set ≥When the color night view function is used ≥Soft skin ≥Tele-macro ≥Recording check ≥Color Night View ≥While recording to a tape ≥Zoom microphone ≥An external microphone is used ≥Wind noise reduction ≥Scene mode ≥When setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] ≥When the color night view function is used ≥Change of white balance ≥When digital zoom (exceeds 10k) is used ≥When the color night view function is used ≥When a menu is displayed ≥Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain ≥When the color night view function is used ≥When the scene mode is used ≥Variable-speed search ≥During repeat playback ≥Audio dubbing ≥The section of a tape recorded in LP mode ≥The blank section of a tape ≥Sounds sent through the DV terminal Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1: The camera-recorder power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adapter for 5 to 10 seconds. If the camerarecorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. 2: The camera-recorder power is turned off automatically. • If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not operate the camera-recorder for about 5 continuous minutes, the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to [ON] again. (-32-) 3: The camera-recorder power does not stay on long enough. • Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message "LOW BATTERY" is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery. (-10-) • Has condensation occurred? When you carry the camerarecorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off automatically, disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-36-) 4: Battery runs down quickly. • Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adapter. (-10-) • Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter. • Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used. 5: The camera-recorder cannot be operated though powered up. The camera-recorder does not operate normally. • Remove the cassette and then press the reset button. (-36-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. 6: The cassette cannot be removed. • Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover? (-12-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adapter are properly connected. (-10-) • Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and remove the cassette. • Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again. (-12-) 7: No operation other than cassette removal can be performed. • Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-36-) 8: The remote control does not function. • Has the coin-type battery of the remote control run out? Replace it with a new button-type battery. (-16-) • Is the setting on the remote control correct? If the setting on the remote control is not in agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the camera-recorder, the remote control does not operate. (-17-) 34