11 before calling for service (continued) – Panasonic AG-HPX172EN User Manual
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11
Before calling for service (continued)
Shooting
Cannot start shooting.
Make sure the POWER switch is ON.
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P18
Cannot focus 
automatically.
You can focus automatically when the auto focus mode is 
selected.
You may be shooting a scene where it is difficult to bring the 
subject into focus in the auto focus mode.
If this is the case, focus in the manual focus mode.
It may be hard to bring the subject into focus when
· both close and distant objects are to be shot
· shooting through a dirty window
· shooting in a dark place
· there are sparkling or shiny objects around the subject
· the subject is moving fast
· shooting a scene with minimal contrast
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P34
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Cannot shoot even though 
the P2 card is inserted 
correctly.
Make sure the P2 card’s write-protect switch is not in the 
PROTECT position.
Recording is not possible if it is in this position.
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P25
There may be little free memory left on the P2 card. If so, save 
the data onto another media, and delete the data you no longer 
need; alternatively, replace the card with a new one.
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The P2 card may be formatted incorrectly. Alternatively, the card 
you are using may not be formatted for use with the unit. If so, 
format the card in the unit.
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P25
2 GB P2 cards cannot be used.
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The media information display may be indicating “E”. If so, format 
the card in the unit.
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P89
Cannot perform interval 
recording, one-shot 
recording or loop 
recording.
Make sure that the DIR ENTRY NG CARD warning is not 
displayed after inserting the P2 card. Interval recording, one-shot 
recording and loop recording cannot be performed with this card. 
Format the card in the unit.
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P90
Editing
Cannot perform nonlinear 
editing.
Check the specifications of your computer and connecting cable.
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P80
Cannot dub onto an 
external device.
Make sure the external device is connected correctly.
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Displays
Something is wrong with 
the time code display.
The time code display may not register a regular count if a tape is 
played in the reverse slow mode. This is normal.
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