Panasonic PVL354D Vhs-c Camcorder - Page 40

Before Requesting Service If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself. See Symptom and Correction list below. Symptom Correction No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ... • Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 11) • Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 18, 21) • Check for Dew Indication. (p. 34) • Use fully charged Battery. (p. 10) • Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 11) Video cassette cannot be inserted ... • Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 11) • Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 12) Video cassette cannot be removed ... • Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 11) Operation buttons do not work ... • Check for Dew Indication. (p. 34) Recording cannot be done ... • Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 12) • Check Battery Indicator. (p. 32) • Check for Dew Indication. (p. 34) Auto Focus does not operate ... • Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 25) • Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 18) Sound from microphone can't be monitored ... • Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode. Camera picture is too dark ... • Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 26) No playback picture, or the playback picture • Press UP/DOWN button during playback is noisy or contains streaks ... (Tracking Control). (p.21) "Panasonic ITS TAPES CAN PLAY IN YOUR • Set POWER to CAMERA, then set SELF DEMO : VCR ..." appears in EVF or LCD Monitor ... OFF in MENU screen to cancel Demo mode. (p. 8) Top of playback picture waves back and forth excessively ... • A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV signal, so the top of your TV screen may appear bent or unstable during playback. This is called, "Horizontal AFC time constant change." To correct, slowly turn the TV horizontal hold control. If your TV does not have this control, or adjusting it does not help, contact your TV service center. (Some nominal service charges may be required.) Video Head Cleaning Clogged Video Head While head cleaning is normally not needed, playing old or damaged tapes may clog the heads. When playback picture resembles example at the left, head cleaning is required. Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur. 40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo