Panasonic SDR-S15 User Manual

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Problem
What to check
Images do not 
appear on TV or 
appear stretched 
in the vertical 
direction.
Does the input mode on the TV match the connected 
terminals? 
Set input to the connected terminals as explained in 
the TV’s operating instructions.
Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.66)
Data cannot be 
deleted.
Is the scene locked? 
Unlock the scene. (P.64)
Scenes whose thumbnails have a   cannot be 
deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD 
card (P.64). Formatting deletes all data on the SD 
card.
Is the SD card write-protected? (P.19)
Images on the SD 
card do not look 
normal.
The scene may be damaged. Scenes can be 
damaged by static electricity and electromagnetic 
waves. Save important data on a computer, etc.
The SD card cannot 
be used even after 
formatting with this 
unit.
This unit or the SD card may be broken. Consult the 
dealer from which you purchased the unit. For SD 
cards applicable with this unit (P.18)
The unit does not 
recognize the SD 
card when inserted.
Was the SD card formatted on the computer? 
Format SD cards with the unit.
Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Data 
cannot be restored afterwards. (P.64)
The indication 
disappears, the 
display does not 
work or cannot be 
operated.
Is the unit connected to a computer? 
When connected to a computer, the unit cannot be 
operated from the unit itself.
Shut the power off. If power does not shut off, eject 
the SD card, remove and then reinsert the battery 
(disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor), and 
turn back on. If the unit still does not work right, 
disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer 
from which you purchased the unit.
Problem
What to check
The SD card is not 
recognized when 
inserted into other 
devices.
Check the supported SD cards in the device’s 
operating instructions.
The computer does 
not recognize the 
unit even when 
connected with USB 
cable.
While the menu appears on the LCD monitor, the 
USB function screen does not appear even if the 
USB cable is connected. Close the menu, then 
connect the USB cable.
Is the AC adaptor connected?
If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try using 
another terminal.
Check the operating environment. (P.78)
Disconnect the USB cable, shut the power off and 
turn back on, then reconnect the cable.


After disconnecting 
the USB cable, 
an error message 
appears on the 
computer.
For Windows
To safely disconnect the USB cable, click the (
 
or 
) icons in the task tray, and do as instructed by 
displayed messages.
For Macintosh
Drag the unit icon to the Trash, then disconnect the 
USB cable. 
[ERROR 
OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT 
OFF, THEN TURN 
ON AGAIN.] appears 
on the LCD monitor.
The unit detected an error. To protect data, eject 
the SD card and set the mode dial to [OFF]. Power 
shuts off about 1 minute later.
If the same message is displayed repeatedly after 
turning power back on, the unit needs servicing. 
Disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer 
from whom you purchased the unit. Do not attempt 
to repair the appliance by yourself.
The audio does not 
output for a motion 
picture copied with 
a DVD burner.
If [AUDIO REC] (P.92) is set to [MPEG] for recording, 
audio may not be output with some playback devices.
Set to [DOLBY] when recording.
Others
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