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

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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. 8, 9)
• Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA, (pp. 14,17)
• Check for Dew Indication, (p. 30)
• Use fully charged Battery, (p. 8)
• 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)
Recording cannot be done ... • Make sure record tab is intact, (p. 10)
• Check Battery Indicator, (p. 29)
• Check for Dew Indication, (p. 30)
Auto Focus does not operate ...
• Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 21)
• 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 ...
• Set HIGH SPEED SHUTTER to AUTO. (p. 22)
No playback picture, or the playback
picture is noisy or contains streaks ...
• Press UP A/DOWN ▼ button during playback
(Tracking Control), (p.17)
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.)
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.
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