PANASONIC PVGS180
Owner's Manual

Others 2: �PUSH THE RESET SWITCH� is displayed. � An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the [RESET] button with the boss A. To press the [RESET] button, remove the lens cap from the grip belt attachment part and use the projecting part on the lens cap. The Camcorder will be activated.

Cautions for Use
ª About condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, condensation Indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages [3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the procedure below. 3 in yellow: Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape. 3 in red: Dew is adhering on the head or the tape. 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted. �It takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder. This is not a malfunction. 2 Leave the Camcorder with the cassette cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature. When [3] in yellow �You cannot use the Tape Recording/ Playback Mode. Leave the Camcorder for about 30 minutes. �However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a cassette is not inserted. When [3] in red �The status indicator blinks for about 1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours. 3 Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears. Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen. If so, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears. Watch for condensation even before the condensation Indication is displayed. �If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. When the lens is fogged: Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fogging disappears naturally.

RESET

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� If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the Camcorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute later. � Even after you press the [RESET] button, the indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself. 3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the Camcorder is not recognized by the PC. � Is the USB driver installed? 4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC. � To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. 5: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB camera mode. � Did you press the menu button or the recording start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera mode. � Is the setting for the remote control correct? � Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting it? Insert a tape. � Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape can be played.) � Is the video stream driver installed?

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