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Preparation
About the Battery
This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries
are supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported by this function
cannot be used.)
cannot be used.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these
battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the
requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these
battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not
liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit
battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a
genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
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6 Service Mode
6.1.
Error Code Memory Function
1. General description
This unit is equipped with history of error code memory function, and can be memorized 16 error codes in sequence from the
latest. When the error is occurred more than 16, the oldest error is overwritten in sequence.
The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly (i.e.,when the unit is powered on by the battery,
the battery is pulled out) The error code is memorized to FLASH ROM when the unit has just before powered off.
latest. When the error is occurred more than 16, the oldest error is overwritten in sequence.
The error code is not memorized when the power supply is shut down forcibly (i.e.,when the unit is powered on by the battery,
the battery is pulled out) The error code is memorized to FLASH ROM when the unit has just before powered off.
2. How to display
The error code can be displayed by ordering the following procedure:
• Preparation:
1. Attach the Battery or AC Adaptor with a DC coupler to the unit.
NOTE:
*Since this unit has built-in memory, it can be performed without inserting SD memory card.
*It is not a matter of the setting condition of Recording mode (such as "normal picture/ Auto Scene / scene mode) to display
the error code.
NOTE:
*Since this unit has built-in memory, it can be performed without inserting SD memory card.
*It is not a matter of the setting condition of Recording mode (such as "normal picture/ Auto Scene / scene mode) to display
the error code.
• Step 1. The temporary cancellation of “INITIAL SETTINGS”:
Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to “[ REC ] (Camera mark)”.
While keep pressing “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously, turn the Power on.
While keep pressing “[ UP ] of Cursor button” and [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously, turn the Power on.
• Step 2. Execute the error code display mode:
Press the “[ LEFT ] of Cursor button”, [ MENU/SET ] button and [ DISPLAY ] button simultaneously.
The display is changed as shown below when the above buttons are pressed simultaneously.
Normal display
The display is changed as shown below when the above buttons are pressed simultaneously.
Normal display
→ Error code display → Operation history display → Normal display → .....
Example of Error Code Display
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• 3. Error Code List
The error code consists of 8 bits data and it shows the following information.
Important notice about "Error Code List"
1) About "*" indication:
The third digit from the left is different as follows.
1) About "*" indication:
The third digit from the left is different as follows.
- In case of 0 (example: 18001000)
When the third digit from the left shows "0", this error occurred under the condition of INITIAL SETTINGS has been
completed.
It means that this error is occurred basically at user side.
completed.
It means that this error is occurred basically at user side.
- In case of 8 (example: 18801000)
When the third digit from the left shows "8", this error occurred under the condition of INITIAL SETTINGS has been
released.
(Example; Factory assembling-line before unit shipment, Service mode etc.)
It means that this error is occurred at service side.
released.
(Example; Factory assembling-line before unit shipment, Service mode etc.)
It means that this error is occurred at service side.
2) About "?" indication: ("18*0 0?01" to "18*0 0?50"):
The third digit from the right shows one of the hexadecimal ("0" to "F") character.
The third digit from the right shows one of the hexadecimal ("0" to "F") character.
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• 4. How to exit from Error Code display mode:
Simply, turn the power off. (Since Error code display mode is executed under the condition of temporary cancellation of "INI-
TIAL SETTINGS", it wake up with normal condition when turn off the power.)
TIAL SETTINGS", it wake up with normal condition when turn off the power.)
NOTE:
The error code can not be initialized.
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