20 Most Recent Panasonic VDR-D220 Camcorder - Page 9 Questions & Answers

I would take the old one to a battery store like Battery Boy in Chatham Ontario as they have or can get just about everything you need. Have them match it. I am sure there are other stores like them around the country.

This model uses VHS-C (VHS compact) tapes. You can still get them on Amazon. Maxell Vhs TC 30 HGX Gold Camcorder Videocassette 3pk

You can still get mini-dv tape cleaners on Amazon. Sony DVC Cleaning Tape Discontinued by Manufacturer

Check that the SD cards are compatible with your camera. Some older cameras can't read newer, large capacity cards. If that's not it also check the pins within the camera using a strong light and magnifier to make sure they're clean and not bent.

How do you know the battery is actually "fine"? Did you put a meter on it or have you tried another battery? The battery can show to be charged but not working if it's gone bad. Also, try removing the battery for at least 60 minutes, check and clean the contacts on the battery and in the camera, then install the battery and see if it will start. Sometimes removing the battery for some time will reset the camera.

get this cable from ebay and conect to your video camera next to battery .(video out)and just put it to play once you've connected to your laptop or desktop http://www.ebay.com/itm/usa-seller-3-RCA-to-USB-AUX-ADAPTER-AUDIO-VIDEO-AV-CONVERTER-CABLE-CORD-LINK-RGB-/301464671176 cheers.

You need to get that from the manufacturer. Testing is very expensive and if it is not available they did not intend for that unit to be used in that country. That paperwork is normally included with every unit.

Try importing in to editing software like premiere

You can try Craigslist but be very very careful!!!!!.

If your media is an SD card, there's a switch on the side to change from "read only" to "read-write". Otherwise, you can simply copy the file to your computer for editing.

XP SP3 is 32-bit. Unfortunately, not all of the drivers that were available on the 32-bit Windows have been moved to the 64-bit versions.

go to panasonic website and look under support for drivers for your HS250 camera

You may download a copy of the manual at http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/includes/pdf/AG-AC7_OI.pdf

You may download a copy of the manual at http://www.panasonic.com/business/provideo/includes/pdf/AG-AC7_OI.pdf