Panasonic PV-GS9 User Guide

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Playback (Pictures)
Although the Camcorder is correctly 
connected to a TV, playback images cannot 
be seen.
• Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? 
Please read the operating instructions of your 
TV and select the channel that matches the 
input jacks used for the connection.
• Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown 
even if you correctly connect the Camcorder 
with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the 
[INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].
Playback picture is not clear.
• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the 
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. 
(p. 67)
Playing back or recording do not function, 
the screen has frozen or the indication has 
disappeared.
• Turn the Camcorder off. If the Camcorder is 
not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] 
switch, press the [RESET] Button (p. 12) fi rst. 
And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then 
reattach it.
Playback (Sound)
Sound is not played back from the built-in 
speaker of the Camcorder or the 
headphones.
• Is the volume too low? During playback, push 
the [W/T] Lever to display the [VOLUME] 
Indication and adjust the volume. (p. 35)
Different sounds are reproduced at the 
same time.
• [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of 
the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set to 
[MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound 
that was recorded by audio dubbing are played 
back together. It is possible to reproduce the 
sounds separately. (p. 44)
The original sound was erased when audio 
dubbing was performed.
• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording 
made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will 
be erased. If you wish to preserve the original 
sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time 
of recording.
Sounds cannot be played back.
• Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is 
being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] 
Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set 
to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio 
dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1].
  (p. 44)
• Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? 
Press the [►] Button to cancel the Variable 
Speed Search Function. (p. 36)
Card
Recorded pictures are not clear.
• Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu 
set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording 
is done with it set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY], 
images with fi ne details may include a 
mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT QUALITY] to 
[FINE]. (p. 25)
Photoshot Playback images do not look 
normal.
• The picture may be damaged. In order to 
prevent the loss of image data, backing up 
on a Cassette or a personal computer is 
recommended. (pp. 44, 48)
During Playback the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] 
Indication is displayed.
• The image was either recorded in a different 
format, or data is damaged.
Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be 
used.
• Either the Camcorder or the Card may be 
damaged. Please consult a dealer.
Others
The Camcorder clatters when shaking it.
• It is a sound of the lens moving, not a 
malfunction.
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. (p. 49)
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Using the RESET button
1  Open the LCD Monitor. (p. 19)
2  Undo Grip Belt end 
1
 and pull Lens Cap 
Cord 
2
 downward to loosen Grip Belt.
3 Use projection 
3
 on the Lens Cap to press 
the [RESET] Button 
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