About recommended  SD memory cards for movie recording

It is strongely recommended to use SD memory cards whose speed classes are larger than  class 6 fro movie recording. For motion JPEG movie recording with the quality HD, WVGA OR VGA fast type  SD memory  cards labeled at least 10MB/S  is recommended. Recording might stop in slow speed cards

(Please check that the lens is attached  correctly)is displayed on the screen  and I cannot take pictures.What can I do to take them

Turn off the camera, Detach the lens , attach it again . Turn it on again and make sure that the lens is attached correctly. If the message continues to be displayed , please turn off the camera, rotate the  model dial to P and the focus mode dial  to MF and then turn on the camera  again.

Are headphones and speakers
directly connected to the unit?

≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier/receiver, etc.

My television has a Scart terminal
and component video input terminal.
Which should I connect with?

If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend using the Scart terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit by connecting to an RGB compatible television.
If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.
If you have a CRT television or a multi-system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some
flickering can occur.

Can BD-Video/DVD-Video that does not have a region code/number be played?

The region management information for BD-Video/DVD-Video indicates that the disc conforms to industry standards. You cannot play discs that do not conform to industry standards or do not have a region code or number

The unit switches to standby
mode

≥This is a power saving feature. It can be changed if desired using “Off Timer” in the Setup menu (“Others” tab).
≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.

The unit is on but cannot be
operated.

Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

Play fails to start even when (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.

Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
≥The disc is dirty.
≥You tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit.

Time Slip does not work.

Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title
recorded on the disc.

Takes time to read DVD-RAM.

It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been
used for a long time.

As the power is turned on, it turns off immediately.

Is the battery power sufficient to operate the camera? Charge the batteries (when using Ni-MH batteries). Replace them with new
batteries (when using Alkaline batteries).
Are the batteries other than the recommended ones?
The remaining battery life of the Nickel Manganese battery cannot be correctly displayed because of its characteristics.
If you press the shutter button halfway without enough power remaining on the batteries, the camera may be turned off. This is a feature which helps to avoid abnormal recordings due to insufficient battery power, not a malfunction. Replace the batteries.
The Power Save is set before shipment. Therefore, the camera is turned off in 2 minutes if you do not operate it. This is not a malfunction. You can select it on the setup menu.

The picture cannot be recorded.

Is the card inserted?
Is the mode dial correctly set? Check it.
There is no memory capacity left on the card. Before recording, delete some pictures.

The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

The picture is not played back.

Is the card inserted?
Is there a picture in the card?
Is the mode dial set to playback

When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred.

Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Check it.
Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
Is the USB mode set correctly?

Is there an optional lens protector

An optional lens protector is not available. The lens is not stripped to the air  or water , and the camera comes equipped with a protection  lens as its lens cover . The lens cover is flurine coated to keep away finger prints.

Recording time for AVCHD Lite  & Motion Jpeg

Recording time of AVCHD Lite per SD memory card is about twice as long as that of Motion  JPEG, Motion  JPEG is mainly  played back  in PCS. AVCHD Lite can be played back  in AV devices  as TV sets and BD/DVD recroders, thus AVCHD Lite has a merit that its usability is greatly enhanced.  AVCHD Lite has a drawback  that it consumes  a huge amount of CPU powers in processing it in PC

How to work face recognition effectively

Face recognition performance can be improved by the way to register faces. Automatic registration might not work well  in some shooting conditons. It is strongly recommended to register faces  in Face Recog.

When Face recognition is on and it fails , check the following

Face is not facing the camera/is leaned/is too bright or dark/is hidden by sunglasses or glasses.
reflecting light/is taken in small size/Face profile or eyebrows are hidden by hair or hat. Full-face is not in a frame.Characteristics of faces differ with age.Face expression differs significantly . Shade and shadow significantly varies  .Face expression differs significantly. Severe shade and shadow due to oblique light. Face moves fast . Motion-blur occurs . Digital zoom is activated . Eyes are closed

Does movie Scene print function of PX30 work with AVCHD Lite Movie

AVCHD Lite Movie recorded by the Camera doesnot work with Movie Print

Error message U701

The enquipment connected by the HDMI Cable is not compatible with this system's copyright protection technology.

Error message U704

The system received imcompatible video signals through HDMI connection . Check the settings of the connected equipment

Motor Does not operate

Please check if the plug is fully inserted in the socket?

The motor turns off during vacuuming

> Is the dust bag full?
> is something stuck in the hose or nozzle?
> Does safety device operating?
Remove the dust caught in the dust bag, nozzle, or hose.
Wait appoximately 5 to 25 min. The safety device will reset and you can then resume operations

What are the precauctions to be taken care of during installation

Choose a well ventilated place - Provide at least 30cms above, 4 inches at the back and 2 inches at both sides to ensure air circulation.
Avoid extreme heat - Place your refrigerator out of direct sunlifgt and away from heat sources such as radiators, cooking ranges
Use proper voltage - Your refrigerator's rated coltage is indicated on the label at the door or back of the cabinet
Keep it close to the outlet- Place the refrigerator near enough electrical outlet so as not to use an extension cord

Cleaning tips

> Wash removable parts with soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly
> Wipe interior with cloth soaked in lukewarm water
> Clean exterior with mild detergent solution and then with a cloth rinsed in clean water
>DO NOT use strong solutions, harsh abrasives, scouring pads, appliances wax or polish should never be used on any surface
To protect the door gasket, hole is provided at the front bottom of refrigerator compartment. Gasket is apt to be damaged by spilled milk, juice etc. Be sure to wipe off the liquid before it overflows

Power does not switch on

The mains lead may not be connected.
The MAIN POWER switch is turned off.
No electric supply is at the mains socket.
TEMP indicator is lit or flashes.
LAMP indicator is lit or flashes.
The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed.
The circuit breakers have tripped.

BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.

Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video region code or DVD-Video region number, and is not defective.
You have set a ratings level to limit BD-Video or DVD-Video play. Change this setting.
Some BD-Video can only be output with HDMI.

Does the drain plug have to be removed in order to drain water?

No. Our units evaporate water on their own. The drain plug only needs to be removed in high humidity, when there may be excess water that wasn't removed by evaporation.

Why is my air conditioner producing ice?

This is usually caused by having wrong size air conditioner unit for the size of the area being cooled, or when the outside temperature is lower than the inside temperature.

If your air conditioner is frozen, turn the unit off or switch it to the Fan Only position to let it thaw.

To help prevent further formation of ice, run the unit in High Fan position and turn the thermostat down to a lower setting. You should also make sure that the size of your air conditioner is appropriate for the size of the room that it is being used in.

Do I have to change the filters? How often does this need to be done?

Air filters fitted to indoor units should be regularly inspected and cleaned. Initially check every 4 weeks, until some idea is gained as to how quickly dust is building-up. At the very least, air filters should be cleaned every 3 months. Some indoor units are fitted with Catechin and various Air Purifying Filters, which have specific maintenance instructions. therefore the individual instructions supplied with each unit should be carefully followed.

Whenever there is a power failure, and the power is restored, the split air conditioner switches itself on. How do I stop this from occurring?

Panasonic air conditioners are designed to operate so that in the case of a power failure, when power resumes the unit will return to the setting that it was on prior to the power failure. Our air conditioners are supplied with this feature active, however a  qaulified technician can disable Auto Re-start should you wish to do so. Please contact the nearest service center for more information.

Can the e-ion Air Purifying System be used during cooling operation and independently?

Yes. You can switch it ON and OFF by pressing the e-ion button on the remote controller.
(Regardless of whether the air conditioner is cooling or not)

Can the Patrol Sensor be used during cooling Q operation and independently?

Yes. You can switch it ON and OFF by pressing the PATROL button on the remote controller. (Regardless of whether
the air conditioner is cooling or not)

When the air conditioner unit is switched OFF, the Patrol Sensor is switched ON. What
happens when the Patrol Sensor detects dirt?

Air conditioner air flow starts and the e-ion Air Purifying System begins operating.
(There is no cooling operation)

Why can't I hear the key tones when I am dialing?

You can activate the key tones by performing the following procedure:
Press the MENU button on the handset.
Press 0-2-1 on the handset keypad.
Press the soft key under the word "SAVE" that appears on the LCD screen.
Press OFF

The battery should be charging but the 'battery' icon does not change.

Clean the charge contacts and charge agaIn.
Make sure there is no foreign body on battery contacts example; Plastic from packaging.
The AC adaptor is disconnected. Plug in the AC adaptor.

The handset will not turn on?

Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly and there is no foreign body on battery contacts, example; Plastic from packaging.
Fully charge the batteries.
Clean the charge contacts and charge again.

DECT Phones: - Cannot make or receive calls.

The AC adaptor or telephone line cord is not connected. Check the connections.
If you are using a splitter to connect the unit, remove the splitter and connect the unit to the wall socket directly. If the unit operates properly, check the splitter.
Disconnect the base unit from the telephone line and connect the line to a known working telephone. If the working telephone operates properly refer to an authorised repairer to have the unit repaired. If the working telephone does not operate properly, contact your service provider.
The call bar feature is turned on. Turn it off.
You dialled a call restricted number. The key lock feature is on. Turn it off.

The volume in the earpiece of my new cordless phone is very low. Can it be adjusted?

Line conditions can affect the receiving level. Pehaps the phone can be tested at a different location to identify if it is a line problem. Alternatively, a service centre can make certain that the earpiece level is working to specification.

DECT Phones: - The handset will not turn on?

Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly and there is no foreign body on battery contacts, example; Plastic from packaging.
Fully charge the batteries.
Clean the charge contacts and charge again

Can you explain battery life expectancy, talk time and standby time?

When not in use the handset goes into sleep mode, hence reducing battery consumption. If a call is received or made the handset wakes up and consumes power. Actual standby time depends on frequency of use.

DECT Phones:- What do 32 Polyphonic ring tones mean?

Unlike it suggests this does not mean there are 32 ring tones. It means that the ring tones available are made up of 32 layers giving a more realistic sound

What if the sound is distorted.

If there is something between the base unit and portable unit, the sound may become distorted. Try to move back and forth to a place that will have good transmission

Is it possible to buy handset of cordless phone only?

The handset is not sold independently in every country.Because we have to guarantee the quality and performance regarding telephone equipment as a complete unit. If your handset is broken, we recommend you to repair your handset by all means.

The cooling does not function properly

Check if the temperature control button is in proper position
If refrigerator is overloaded with stuff and if there is any hot foodstuff in it
If refrigerator is located directly near sunlight or any other heat source
if door is closed properly and it is not opened frequently

The refrigerator generates noise

Check if refirgerator is located on a stable floor and is kept evenly
Check if there is any object contact with the refrigerator

Does the blade require replacing after a period of time?

The blades are long-life stainless steel. However, depending on usage, the blades will eventually need replacement.

Can I use my blender to crush ice?

Pulse is used for precision blending. Every press of the button operates the motor of the unit for as long as the button is depressed.

Whats the estimated Drum Life for Panasonic fax machines?

The drum unit is a consumable item and needs to be replaced regularly. There are various factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and how much toner you use for the number of sheets per print job. The estimated drum life is approx. 10,000 sheets. The actual number of sheets your drum will print may be significantly less than these estimates. Because many of the factors that determine the actual drum life cannot be controlled, the minimum number of sheets that will
be printed by your drum cannot be guaranteed

Display screen shows "NO DOCUMENT"

The document was not fed into the unit properly. Reinsert it and try again.

How does a thermal fax machine operate?

Thermal (an acronym for electro thermal) is a dry recording process that utilises a treated paper that has a dark carbon later covered with an opaque white coating. An electric current passes through a stylus in the machine onto the paper and decomposes the white coating to reveal the dark portions of the original document. The amount of decomposition varies with the intensity of the received signal, so good gray scale is possible. Is should be noted, though, that with this process, the print fades in time.

My document feeder grabs more than one page at a time, what do I do?

Fan the pages before placing them in the feeder tray to eliminate friction between the pages. If this does not correct the situation, clean the feed rollers and adjust the separation rubber.

How long should I charge new batteries?

Charge the batteries for about 7 hours

What do I do when the handset dose not turn on?

Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly.
Fully charge the battery.
Clean the charge contacts and charge again.

What are te precautions to be taken while using MWO for heating foodstuff?

Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs
INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE
A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions:
1. The door grill is not damaged or broken.
2. The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.
3. The door hinges are in good condition.
4. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed.
5. The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large burn marks.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the following precautions are
not taken:
1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grill or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.
3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other heavy metal objects in the oven.
4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g. fast food foil containers, touch the side of the oven.
5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals.
Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around the door.
6. Always use the oven with the trays or cookware recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e. an absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless specifically allowed in the manufacturer’s literature.
8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the door while it is open.
9. Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers.

Can Freezer Wrap and Paper products be used?

Waxed paper, paper plates, cups and napkins should not be used for heating or cooking food by Convection, Combination and Grill. Freezer wrap should not be used as it is not heat resistant and may melt. Paper towels, greaseproof paper and bake paper may be safely used for short periods of time for covering or lining.

The unit switches to standby
mode.

One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press POWER ON BUTTON on the main unit to turn the unit on.

The power is turned on automatically.

If you connected this unit to a “HDAVI Control” compatible TV with an HDMI cable, this unit will automatically turn on while you are setting a timer recording from the programme listing on the TV.

The clock is not correct.

Under adverse reception conditions, etc., the automatic time correction function may not work. In this case, “Automatic” is automatically turned to “Off”. If re-setting the Auto Clock Setting does not work, set the time manually.

Television reception worsens after connecting the unit.

This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer.

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.

Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
Check the settings for “TV Aspect” in the Setup menu.
If you connect an HDMI cable, set “Aspect for 4:3 Video” to “16:9” in the Setup menu.
By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.
Set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On”, and set the “Aspect for Recording” to “4:3”.

It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating
instructions.

The oven causes Interference with my TV

Some radio and Tv interference might occur. It is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven

What to be done when the lens is fogged up?

If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.

What is the meaning of the VT, V, S, U, A series of VIERA TV? Is there any difference?

Distinctions of different series, the features will vary according to series to series

How do you know whether the subject is focused or not focused when taking picture

When the subject is focused Focus indication will be "On". When the subject
is not focused Focus indication will be "Blink". When the subject is focused AF area will be White to Green, When the subject is not focused AF area will be White to Red. When the subject is focused Sound Beeps 2 times, When the subject is not focused Sound Beeps 4 times. Please refer the picture

Recording guideline for DMC-FS25

When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject. This is used when dividing the entire screen into 3k3 for taking pictures with a well-balanced composition.

The recorded picture is blurred. The Optical image stabilizer is not effective.

The shutter speed becomes slower when pictures are taken in dark places so hold the camera firmly with both hands to take the pictures. When taking pictures at a slow shutter speed, use the self-timer.

The area around where the pictures were taken becomes dark

Was this picture taken with the flash at the close range when the zoom was near [W] (1k)? Zoom in a little, and then take the pictures. • Is this a picture taken in [PIN HOLE] in Scene mode?

Motion picture recording stops in the middle.

Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
When you set the recording quality to [WVGA ] or [ VGA], we recommend using a high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format.• Are you using a Multimedia Card? This unit does not support Multimedia Cards

According to the catalog I need a bigger batteries for longer time recording so bought battery VW-VBG6, but it does NOT fit to my model though its in the catalog.

To use the VW-VBG6 for this unit, the battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is required

Is this a LED TV?

LED television is actually an LCD television with an LED back light version. Other LCD televisions use fluorescent lighting behind the liquid crystal screen. In both cases, the light is allowed through the LCD shutters as required to generate specific colors and intensities in each part of the image.TH-L42D22R is an LCD television with LED back light

TV reads only Jpeg photo files and not any video formats even  Mpeg2 from SDHC 4 & 8GB cards.

The TV can play video/movie which is directly recorded to AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats , if video file is only converted to AVCHD and MPEG2 format there is no assurance that video file will playback on this set

Can this be used in Canada in 110V?

If the last suffix is "AM", this is a Auto volt unit and can be use from 110V-240V
voltage

White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture

If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round
spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of
dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position differ in every picture.

Permanently lit spots on screen

Due to production process involved in this technology
this may result in some pixels which are permanently lit
or unlit. This is not a malfunction

Unusual image is displayed

Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on
again.

Built-in memory error/format built-in memory

This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC.
Format the built-in memory on the camera again. The data on the built-in memory will be deleted

How to reset the picture count to zero for the beginning of each occasion

This feature is not available in the model

Cannot eject disc?

The unit may have a problem.
While the unit is off, press and hold [OK], the yellow button and the blue button on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display. Repeatedly press [1](right) on the remote control or [Power/I] on the unit until “06 FTO” is displayed on the unit's
display. Press [OK] on the remote control or [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.

Composite Monitor Output only passes a signal if the input being used is a composite input - in other words, when I connect a source with HDMI or Component Video I get no composite output.

The TV will work only if Composite input is used. HDMI / component  conversion to Composite output is not included in this TV feature

Memory card is locked

The Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card and the SDHC Memory Card are moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it

What is the depth the camera can operate under water?

To a depth not exceeding 3 m (10 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes. avoid using this camera in any situation where the camera is subject to high water pressure and in an environment with excessive dust or sand. Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc

what is the Eco features of DMC-FT1?

[AUTO POWER OFF]:The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.[OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]. [AUTO LCD OFF]: The LCD monitor is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.[OFF]/[15SEC.]/[30SEC.]. These settings will conserve the battery life Also, it will turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to prevent discharge of the battery

Fixing the focus underwater (AF Lock)

Aim the AF area at the subject. Press      to fix the focus. The AF lock icon A appears when the subject is focused. Press        again to cancel AF lock.When you slide the zoom lever, the AF lock is cancelled. In this
case, focus on the subject and fix the focus again.

What is the setting to choose to get the good images without it is getting lost in perfect black?

Select the Dynamic option (Select the menu(Picture)/Select the item/View mode to be set to Dynamic)

Bright spot not in subject is recorded

This could be an inactive pixel. Perform the [PIXEL REFRESH] in the [CUSTOM] menu. Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected