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F02 Error in Panasonic Camcoder DS 25

Jul 2, 2004 4:08AM PDT

I have a Panasonic Camcoder ( Model DS 25) bought in the year 2000. Suddenly over the last two weeks - when I load the DV Tape and start recording I get an F02 error - which make the Camcoder unusable.

Can anyone suggest if I can fix this myself

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Re: F02 Error in Panasonic Camcoder DS 25
Jul 2, 2004 5:41AM PDT
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Mar 1, 2005 1:53AM PST

I also have this error code on the same machine, and as stated it is a mechanical fault because by chance i held the camera in the palm of my hand when it died with the fault and could feel the tape door trying to open! I quickly opened the latch and the tape eject mechanism did its job and the tape came out, so i suspected that the micro switch could be faulty and it thinks you've opened the door.I can however still use the camera with the door open for some time but i too would like to know the fix fopr this.