Before Requesting Service (Video Head Cleaning) - Panasonic Palmcorder PalmSight Quasar VM-L451 Operating Instructions Manual

Before Requesting Service
If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.
See Symptom and Correction list below.
Sympiom [Correction
No picture in EVF or LCD monitor ... * Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9)
+ Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 14, 17)
* Check for Dew Indication. (p. 30)
s Use fully charged Battery. (p. 8)
s Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 9)
Video cassette cannot be inserted ... * Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9)
* Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 10)
Video cassette cannot be removed ... » Connect Power Source. (pp. 8, 9)
Operation buttons do not work ... ¢ Check for Dew Indication. (p. 30)
* Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 10)
e Check Battery Indicator. (p. 29)
* Check for Dew Indication. (p. 30)
Auto Focus does not operate ... e Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 21)
s Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 14)
Sound from microphone can't be monitored ...| + Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.
Camera picture is too dark ... e Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 22)
No playback picture, or the playback * Press UP A/DOWN Y button during playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks ... (Tracking Control). (p.17)
Top of playback picture waves back and forth | + A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air
excessively ... 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.)
Recording cannot be done ...
Avideo:Head:cleaningM
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.
K Ideally, head cleaning should be performed by a qualified
to S: service technician. When this is not possible, purchase a
Clogged Video Head head cleaning cassette. Be sure to foliow cleaning cassette
instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur.
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