Before Requesting Service - Panasonic PV-L650 Manual

Before Requesting Service

If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.
See Symptom and Correction list below.
Symptom
No picture in EVF ...
Video cassette cannot be inserted ...
Video cassette cannot be removed ...
Operation buttons do not work ...
Recording cannot be done ...
Auto Focus does not operate ...
Sound from microphone can't be monitored ...
Camera picture is too dark ...
No playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks ...
"Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ..."
appears in EVF and LCD Monitor ...
Top of playback picture waves back and forth
excessively ...
Video Head Cleaning
Clogged Video Head
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Correction
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
• Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 20, 25)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 44)
• Use fully charged Battery. (p. 10)
• Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 27)
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
• Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 13)
• Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 44)
• Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 13)
• Check Battery Indicator. (p. 42)
• Check for Dew Indication. (p. 44)
• Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 31)
• Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 20)
• Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.
• Turn HIGH SPEED SHUTTER off. (p. 32)
• Press UP
Control). (p.26)
• Set POWER to CAMERA, then hold down STOP over
5 seconds to exit Demo mode. (p. 7)
• 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 you TV does not have this
control, or adjusting it does not help, contact your TV
service center. (Some nominal service charges may be
required.)
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.
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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