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Panasonic HC-V110: Why is my battery life so short?

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:37:02 -0700

Dear iFixit helpers,

I recently purchased a Panasonic HC-V110 for myself and I love everything about it, but I have noticed that the battery life is very short. I'm not sure why this is considering I bought it only two months ago and it hasn't sustained any type of damage whatsoever.

Do I have a defective battery and need to purchase a new one or am I able to fix this problem?

Thanks!

⟐ Commented July 04, 2024 at 17:37 MST

Panasonic HDC-TM15: The monitor of my videocamera is loose. How do I tighten it?

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 19:24:33 -0700

The LCD monitor of my Panasonic HDC-TM15 is swiveling excessively and needs to be tightened. How do I make it stay in place?

⟐ Answered April 21, 2015 at 19:24 MST

Panasonic HC‑VX870: Autofocus not fully working, imagery going fussy/blurry?

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:51:37 -0700

I have owned this camcorder for over three years and it has never let me down. However, it has recently and occasionally having the odd day when the camcorder was having difficultly at maintaining focus with the imagery even when recording a video shot. Any thoughts on how to solve this? As the last thing I would want to do is buy a new camcorder.

Panasonic HC-V110: Why do the buttons on my Panasonic HC-V110 keep sticking?

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:30:27 -0700

Hello Fellow iFixit users,

I have experience difficulty with the buttons on my Panasonic HC-V110 camcorder.After I press a button it seems to stay pressed even after I release the button. This has just recently begun to happen, and it seems to be getting worse. Any suggestions on how to fix it?

Thanks for your help!

⟐ Answered October 14, 2024 at 10:30 MST

Panasonic HC-V110: Why won't my computer recognize the device?

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:00:01 -0700

iFixit users,

I haven't experienced any issues with my Panasonic HC-V110 device other than when I try to upload the media to my computer.

I think I may be having trouble with properly connecting the USB cord from the camcorder to the computer, but I don't know what the problem is exactly.

Is there a specific port on the computer that I need to connect the cord to?

Someone please help me!

Thank you!

⟐ Commented September 21, 2020 at 7:00 MST

Panasonic HC-V110: LCD display , can they be replaced

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:07:30 -0700

Can I replace the LCD display, mine is cracked . If so , where can i purchase and what do they cost

⟐ Answered April 24, 2024 at 9:07 MST

Panasonic SDR-H85: hard drive error has occurred

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:09:28 -0700

when i turn on the camera it takes a minute to start, and then says hdd error occurred, please turn unit off then turn off again.the camera still lets me go through the menus but it doesnt let me take picture or video, or look at the pictures or videos. i tried multiple different battery and turning it off and on.

⟐ Answered December 21, 2023 at 20:09 MST

Panasonic SDR-H40P: Powering camera without original power supply or battery

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:39:28 -0700

I have a very limited budget. Power supplies or batteries are very expensive for me.

Is there a good fix?

i think i can't power it via usb or AV.

So should I solder directly to battery connectors and use some power supply?

Do you guys have some better ideas?

⟐ Commented November 17, 2022 at 5:39 MST

Panasonic HC‑VX870: The camera is not running off battery anymore.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:39:07 -0700

I can’t figure out if its because the camera is not charging the battery or the battery is not giving power to the camera or even if the battery is fully dead

⟐ Commented September 14, 2022 at 2:39 MST

Panasonic VDR-D220 DVD: will not turn on even with transformer

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:34:56 -0700

camera will not turn on with battery or wall transformer.

Where can I get it repaired?

⟐ Commented June 27, 2021 at 19:34 MST

Panasonic SDR H-100: device wont turn on

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 22:17:09 -0700

why does my device shut itself down immediately, even though the battery is new

⟐ Answered September 06, 2016 at 22:17 MST

Panasonic HDC-TM15: The zoom button is stuck to one side.

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 19:20:21 -0700

I have a Panasonic HDC TM15 video camera and the zoom button is stuck to one side and won't move. My optical zoom won't function properly and it is making it difficult to use my camera. Does anyone know how I can fix this issue?

⟐ Answered April 21, 2015 at 19:20 MST

Panasonic PV-GS9: How do I copy from recorded tape to my computer for copyin?

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:23:35 -0700

How do I copy from the tape in the camcorder to my computer as I want to send a copy to a friend?

⟐ Edited June 04, 2013 at 14:23 MST

Panasonic Camcorder: The LCD display on camcorder is fuzzy

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:37:46 -0700

My panasonic HC-W580K screen went fuzzy one day, I gave the screen a tap and wiggle and it went back to normal, then back to fuzzy and has stayed that way

⟐ Commented September 22, 2020 at 0:37 MST

Panasonic HC‑VX870: Why won't my camera power on?

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:49:48 -0700

Took a chance and bought one of these used and untested. Came without cables and with just one battery. I have purchased additional batteries and charged them and the original battery but the camera still does not power on.

⟐ Answered September 02, 2025 at 12:49 MST

Panasonic HC‑VX870: Touch Screen isn't working

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:28:36 -0700

My Touch Screen isn't working. Any advice appreciated.

⟐ Answered January 20, 2026 at 23:28 MST

Panasonic PV-GS9: How to remove and open the viewfinder for cleaning

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 01:40:39 -0700

I recently picked one up from an estate sale and it looks like the viewfinder has bug molt inside. None of the guides currently available have steps for safely removing or opening the viewfinder. Has anyone done this?

⟐ Answered July 22, 2025 at 1:40 MST

Panasonic Camcorder: How to fix a scratch lens

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:17:19 -0700

Hi, everyone, I have a couple of Panasonic camcorders in perfect shape other than I got a tiny scratch on the front lens on both camcorders, so when you record, certain ways the light enters the lens you see what looks to be a tiny bit of dust on your recording, and many people may not even notice it but I do a lot of filming and it bugs be crazy! Can I fix this without changing the lens which is nearly as expensive as the camcorder? Thanks for the help!

Panasonic HC-WXF1 and a Panasonic HC-VX1

⟐ Commented April 01, 2025 at 12:17 MST

Panasonic HC‑VX870: Lens cover will not close/open

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 13:00:03 -0700

When I turn it on, the is a sound of a motor in two different pitches, but the lens cover will not open or close. I can manually move it open/close. How can I best service this? Unit is only 5 months old.

⟐ Answer edited December 14, 2024 at 13:00 MST

Panasonic HC‑VX870: The camera is buzzing and not focusing

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:49:58 -0700

When I first start up the camera its black screen and buzzes stops after a while, but lens never focus, and it will display "error occurred please turn unit off then turn on again."

⟐ Answer edited November 15, 2024 at 0:49 MST