Head problem my panasonic pv-gs83 is having a problem. my camera was working just fine , then i purchased some sony premium tapes and my camera hasnt been the same. my camcorder will somtimes not let the tape eject, it will go half way out then back in and say press reset switch. after i do that and then leave it alone for about an hour or so it will work again and let me take out a tape and insert another one but does the same thing again when i want it out. please help!

You can still get mini-dv tape cleaners on Amazon.

Sony DVC Cleaning Tape Discontinued by Manufacturer

The only place you can locate this manual is the Panasonic site. Here is a link
directly to the free manual download.

http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/Mini-DV-Camcorders/model.PV-GS83

Hope this helps.

This is usually caused by a failed component in the power circuit within the camera and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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Use the mains lead not the battery

Ok, these units have a bad problem, with the Power Supply, inside, Sometimes it is mimicked by a bad battery, the only way to check, first is to replace it, If this doesn't fix it then, it must be taken in for repair. There are NO user serviceable parts inside. A delicate instrument, such as this MUST be serviced at a Panasonic recommended Service Agent. Please get the camera looked at, and ask for a "Quote" before any repair is undertaken. This way at the least, you can get an idea, as to repair or replace. often these days, at least in mys repair shop, things can cost as much to repair as a new one with a warranty.


http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/Mini-DV-Camcorders/model.PV-GS83

For your SD card, you have to use the USB port to mini-USB port cable that came with the camera, or a card reader. Connect it to the computer, and turn the camera on. Windows XP and Windows 7 will detect it as a hard drive, and give you the options for transferring the pictures to your pc. You also have a firewall cable that you can use with the software that came with the camera. In case you need more information, you can download the manual that will tell you how here:
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Cameras-Camcorders/Camcorders/Mini-DV-Camcorders/model.PV-GS83

there is only one kind of firewire cable available.
go to an electronics store and ask for a firewire cable (ieee 1394)
you also need a firewire port on your pc/laptop. if you don' t have one then you should buy a firewire pci card

You have to have the 7.9V DC cord plugged in at the same time as the usb. the camera should be on when u plug it into the computer

Make sure you have no programs running in the background when your rendering. Make sure your hard drive is defragged. That makes a big difference.

ur camera is improper