Panasonic PV-GS300 Mini DV Digital Camcorder - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Since the public can't buy parts you must send it in for an exchange unit.

If you talking about a replacement CD/DVD drive, try Amazon. or TigerDirect.com

Good idea, if it will solve a perceived problem

Take it for a service.

If you copy the data from the SD card to your computer using a USB card reader, that might possibly do the trick.

Are there no instructions in the manual ?

First, find out what format and settings your footage was shot with. Compare it with what your software program is set to. As far as possible, you want to keep everything the same. Especially the framerate settings. Also, if your camera shoots in NTSC and the software works in PAL, you will definately have bad video. Keep the formats the same, whatever you choose. Also, since this is HD footage, try and lower the resolution from 1080 to 720. 720 is still very good for home videos and the file size will be smaller. Get good software, I use Hitfilm Express. It's free and they give a lot of help and support on their youtube channel.

Mick, Be our guest - I am sure you will find it most informative. Download it from any site upon which it is listed. If you know of no such site, may I suggest the use of Google to locate one.

Looks like u trying mixing PAL and NTSC somehow. Either the camera or the PC setup is wrong.

Manual - Google. Accessories - eBay.

The internal battery is probably kaput - needs servicing

It is faulty have it repaired or replace the camera.

there is no switch on the system, in side the mechanism you can see the dew sensor LDR clean it and dry

this battery is no longer available, but you can open the battery case and replace the faulty cell.same cells available.

It is more than likely a belt. Probably a square type belt. They typically have a life span of a decade or so but when they start to go they go quick. Letting them sit around unused for periods will actually make them more prone to die. A service manual is a best bet - try google searching or eBay - but you can track down the parts via Sears Parts direct. There are several parts sourced on line but I have great luck with Sears. Enter the make and model and see what it lists. Common things like belts for vcr, cassette decks, vid cameras, were used in many different things over time so they actually have stuff in stock still. Also check YouTube for how-to videos, as most of these repairs are common and similar process for different machines.

Either learn Italian, or download an English language manual.

It is probably shutting down because it senses there is no tape movement, to conserve battery power.

Post this query in a forum dealing with televisions, please - this one is for camcorders and allied equipment.

Have you looked in the manual ?

This is the link for customer support. They will be able to answer your questions and they have links for manuals and instructions. They also have live chat available. http://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/PV-GS36.html?supportpage=true