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Extremely high precision technology is employed to
produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of
approximately 63,200 pixels. The result is more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not affect the recorded
picture.
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Lens
≥If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during
recording with the optional filter or conversion lens
attached to the Movie Camera, 4 corners of the
image may become dark (vignetting). For details,
please refer to the operating instructions of your
accessories.
ª Built-in Video Light
≥The temperature of the Video Light may become
very hot, therefore, be careful not to touch the
glass part of the front of the Movie Camera, when
using the Video Light for a long time.
≥The life of the electoric bulb of the Video Light is
limited, and when it burns out, please consult with
your local Panasonic Dealer.
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Before Requesting Repair
(Problems and Solutions)
Power
1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned
on.
1: Is the power source connected correctly?
(l 10)
2: The Movie Camera power is turned off
automatically.
2: If you leave the Movie Camera in Recording
Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, the
power is turned off automatically to protect the
tape and to save the Battery power. (l 18)
3: The Movie Camera power does not stay on
long enough.
3-1: Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach
a fully charged Battery. (l 10)
3-2: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
Condensation Indication disappears. (l 51)
Battery
1: Battery runs down quickly.
1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the
AC Adaptor. (l 10)
1-2: Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold
place? In cold places, the operating time of the
Battery becomes shorter. (l 52)
1-3: Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time
is still too short even after the Battery is fully
charged, the Battery has worn out.
2: The Battery cannot be charged.
2: If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC
Adaptor, charging cannot be performed.
Disconnect the DC Input Lead.
Normal Recording
1: Recording does not start although power is
supplied to the Movie Camera and the
Cassette is correctly inserted.
1-1: Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
recording cannot be performed. (l 12)
1-2: Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new
Cassette. (l 12)
1-3: Is the [VCR/OFF/CAMERA/M-CARD] Switch
set to [CAMERA]? If it is set to the other
position, the recording function cannot be used.
(l 18)
1-4: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
Condensation Indication disappears. (l 51)
Other Recording
1: Auto Focus Function does not work.
1-1: Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus
Mode is selected, focus is automatically
adjusted. (l 27)
1-2: There are some recording subjects and
recording surroundings for which the Auto
Focus Function does not operate correctly. In
this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to
adjust the focus. (l 56)
Editing
1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
1-1: Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
recording cannot be performed. (l 12)
1-2: Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not
allow audio dubbing to operate. (l 19)
Indications
1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.
1: The Time Code Indication counter may not be
constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion
Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.
2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication
disappears.
2: When you record still pictures in Photoshot
Mode, the Remaining Tape Time Indication
may disappear temporarily. However, it
reappears when recording normally.
