Panasonic Palmcorder PalmSight PV-L559 Operating Instructions Manual page 53

Before Requesting Service
lí a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.
See Symptom and Correction list below.
No picture in EVF ... * Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
+ Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 21, 27)
+ Check for Dew Indication. (p. 47)
+ Use fully charged Battery. (p. 10) e
* Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 29)
Video cassette cannot be inserted ... * Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
* Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 13)
Video cassette cannot be removed ... * Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
'Operation buttons do not work ... * Check for Dew Indication. (p. 47)
Recording cannot be done ... * Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 13)
* Check Battery Indicator. (p. 45)
e Check for Dew Indication. (p. 47)
Auto Focus does not operate ... * Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 33)
e Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 21)
Sound from microphone can't be monitored ... * Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode
Camera picture is too dark ... e Turn HIGH SPEED SHUTTER off. (p. 34)
"Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR ..."| + Set POWER to CAMERA, then hold down STOP over 5
appears in EVF and LCD Monitor ... seconds to exit Demo mode. (p. 7)
Top of playback picture waves back and forth * A playback signal is not as stable as an off the air TV
excessively ... 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.)
Video Head Cleaning
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While head cleaning is normally not needea, 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
Clogged Video Head head cleaning cassette. Be sure to follow cleaning cassette
instructions exactly and only use when symptoms occur.
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