I attached this to my camera the correct way, but now the LCD screen is going haywire and I can't control the settings. What is the fix?
1690884
Make sure that it's screwed in all the way and the connection is good. If it doesn't, you may have a bad unit. I purchased one almost a year ago and it still works for me.
1690885
Honestly... send it back. Save your money and buy the OEM. You, I'm sure, have a nice camera... don't attach cheap 3rd party gear - especially when you're talking about connecting to sensitive electrical components. I learned the hard way - you get what you pay for. There are other 3rd party manufacturers that produce good gear, but IMHO you shouldn't go to them for anything above a lens. And yes, I did buy one of these grips, and I returned it because it broke. Happy shooting!
1690886
I've never had this problem before. Take the grip off, reset the camera to see if the screen will be normal. When you get the camera screen back to normal, turn off the camera, set the grip back on, turn on the camera to see if it works.
1961606
Sounds like it may be a bad camera. I have no idea why it would be doing this. Did it function correctly before? If so, it may be going bad.
436861
Thankyou! I haven't used my camera in several months because of this same problem. I followed your suggestions. It took a few tries, but it is now working!! Just in time for Christmas!
621129
I don't have a direct answer for your issue but ... have you tried to "reset" the camera? There should be a small hole in the back near the ethernet port where you'd need a paperclip to get to the button and hold it in for about 3 - 5 seconds and release it. That may help with the configuration page. The other issues... I have no answer except to contact customer service.
450531
I couldnt remove the old connector (that part that hangs out at the bottom of the screen) without damaging the LCD part. At the end I had to order the all LCD panel (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OZVUK6/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1) which work perfectly.
1586093
There are 2 buttons located on the upper outside edges of the cameras that provide 3 settings. 1. IR ON 2. IR OFF ,3. IR AUTO . If not all of the positions work it's just a minor switch defect . Send it back for a replacement. The two buttons on the front are for On/Off and Camera Selection. Hope that helps.
1144046
I tried to do the same, but the camera has a layout patern that you will see a the top instead at the bottom of the image. Unless you open the camera and try to turn it up, which I did not tried. Too much problem.
948327
Go to the camera menu and then to settings. Maybe the brightness and contrast are too high. If not is not fixing it I would call Swann tech support at 1800 627-2799. they are open 24/7. If they can not fix it they will replace it if is still within warranty. Good luck
1982630
Send it back, buy another camera. Mine did the same thing I have to push it really hard for it to stay in. Also now it won't focus. They are poor quality and support is even worst. Send it back.
978855
This happened to me too,i would suggest you to buy the LCD which costs around 30 dollars and replace it with broken one.If you need further help let me know.
2256727
Sounds like the monitor is losing signal from the camera.... make sure the camera is not too far from the monitor and make sure there is nothing interfering with the signal.... hope this helps
1523100
Maybe try pressing the reset button under the camera. Its a little dot inside the camera so you might need to use a needle to push it. Hope this helps :-)
865857
Is likely a broken wire or dirty connection. I would try the cable on another camera. If it works on another camera, the contacst on your camera are probably dirty. If it still does not work, it's probably a broken wire in the device. A broken wire in the device is unlikely to be worth fixing outside of warranty.
929157
My camera's LCD screen is fine, even though I frequently carry it in a too-small pocket, so I'd say that's encouraging, but on the other hand I have no idea why the screen would flake off in the first place, so I have no idea what Panasonic may have done to remedy such an issue. If your camera is less than a year old I would definitely contact Panasonic about that as a warranty issue. I can't see how they could claim such an issue is NOT manufacturing defect in either materials of workmanship.
1054594
I think I solved the problem by moving the camera lens away from being over the sensor. I found that I had this issue when the lens was over the sensor but not if I adjusted it. Not sure if this helps anyone else.
2141745
I´m using it with an RF camera. When it loses signal the LCD just goes in black (standby).
1421893
I would think that something is wrong. Assuming the battery you installed is good, I would contact the company and see what they have to say. I use mine on an Escalade so my camera is only 10 feet or so from the screen. I hope this helps.