Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS180 Operating Instructions Manual page 67

• Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >>
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing
the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to
hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub
sound. ( )
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3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
audio dubbing cannot be performed. (
• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not
allow audio dubbing. (
4: The original sound was erased when audio
dubbing was performed.
• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording
made in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be
erased. If you wish to preserve the original
sound, be sure to select [12bit] mode when
recording.
5: Sounds cannot be played back.
• Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is
being played, have you set [SETUP] >>
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a
cassette with no audio dubbing, set
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (
• Is the variable speed search function working?
Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the
remote control to cancel the variable speed
search function. (
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6: Noise is heard from the right headphone.
• Have you set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT]?
When you use the headphones, set to [OUT/
Ë].
Playback (Pictures)
1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images
during cue or review playback.
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital
video systems. It is not a malfunction.
2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during
cue and review playback.
• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on
the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
3: Although the Camcorder is correctly
connected to a TV, playback images cannot
be seen.
• Have you selected video input on the TV?
Please read the operating instructions of your
TV and select the channel that matches the
input terminals used for the connection.
4: Playback picture is not clear.
• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be
clear. Clean the heads by using the head
cleaner for digital video (optional). (
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Others
• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises
may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the
terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the
cable to the AV terminal.
• Is a picture containing a copyright protection
signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a
protected picture is played back by the
Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the
picture.
Card
1: Recorded pictures are not clear.
• Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >>
[ ]? If recording is done with it set to [
pictures with fine details may include a
mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT. QUALITY] >>
[ ]. ( )
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2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.
• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be
deleted. ( )
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• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect
switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is
disabled. ( )
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3: Photoshot playback images do not look
normal.
• The picture may be damaged. In order to
prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a
cassette or a personal computer is
recommended.
4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be
used.
• Either the Camcorder or the card may be
damaged. Please consult a dealer.
5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is
displayed.
• The image was either recorded in a different
format, or data is damaged.
Others
1: The indication disappears, the screen is
frozen, or no operation can be performed.
• Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the
power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET]
button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and
then reattach it. After that, turn on the power
again. If normal operation is still not restored,
detach the power connected, and consult the
dealer who you purchased the Camcorder
from.
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