Panasonic Palmcorder PalmSight PV-L679 - Before Requesting Service

Before Requesting Service
If a problem arises, you may be able to correct it yourself.
See Symptom and Correction list below.
Correction
No picture in EVF ... * Connect Power. Source. (pp. 10, 12)
* Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 20, 25)
* Check for Dew Indication. (p. 46)
+ Use fully charged Battery. (p. 10)
e Firmly connect all needed cables. (p. 27)
Video cassette cannot be inserted ... + Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
* Insert cassette, window side facing out. (p. 13)
Video cassette cannot be removed ... e Connect Power Source. (pp. 10, 12)
Operation buttons do not work ... s Check for Dew Indication. (p. 46)
Recording cannot be done ... * Make sure record tab is intact. (p. 13)
* Check Battery Indicator. (p. 44)
* Check for Dew Indication. (p. 46)
Auto Focus does not operate * Set FOCUS to AUTO. (p. 31)
l * Set POWER to CAMERA. (p. 20)
The Message mode cannot be used * Make sure cassette is loaded.
* Set MESSAGE to ON in Menu mode. (p. 40).
No playback picture, or the playback e Press UP A/DOWN Y button during playback (Tracking
picture is noisy or contains streaks Control). (p.26)
Playback picture is fast, and there is no s Set TIME LAPSE to OFF in Menu mode. (p. 39)
sound ...
“Panasonic ITS TAPES PLAY IN YOUR VCR...” | + Set POWER to CAMERA, then hold down STOP over
appears in EVF and LCD Monitor ... 5 seconds to exit Demo mode. (p. 7)
Sound from microphone can’t be monitored ... s Set unit to REC or Record/Pause mode.
Camera picture is too dark ... s Turn HIGH SPEED SHUTTER off. (p. 32)
Top of playback picture waves back and forth [e 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 calted, “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 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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