Lumix Dmctz1 Errormessage Please Turn Camera Off and Then on Again
Joffy • New Member • Posts: 11
Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Looks like I have a major problem
Everytime I switch on, within seconds, there appear a message 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Depite doing as told, it failed to fix the problem as same messge keep coming again and again.
Also, it appear it has some auto focus-ing? problem, when switched on it zooms out wholly then the screan appear blurry as if attempting to auto focus and soon the message appear. And it was like this whole day today not allowing me to shoot a single pic
My camera is about 2 year old. Before that I had TZ3 for about 18months which was stollen hence bought TZ4
perhaps it's time to change?
to SX210 Canon?
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Joffy wrote:
Looks like I have a major problem
Every time I switch on, within seconds, there appear a message 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Despite doing as told, it failed to fix the problem as same message keep coming again and again.
My DMC-TZ4 would occasionally give me that message - but would recover OK after "re-booting".
Are you able to quickly get to the SETUP menu and activate a RESET operation? Well worth a try.
OP Joffy • New Member • Posts: 11
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Thanks
I tried that but the nessage appear quickly thus freezing the camera mode operations
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Joffy wrote:
ThanksI tried that but the message appears quickly, thus freezing the camera mode operations.
There is (no doubt) a certain start-up procedure involving pressing (probably two) camera buttons simultaneously when powering up the camera that would place you in "Service Mode". But, I do not know what those keys might be - or what to do at that point in order to perform a hardware reset in Service Mode ...
I went looking for a DMC-TZ4 Service Manual - no luck.
However, I have yet to see any of those Panasonic Service Manuals (for the FZ50 or the LX3) provide the specific information for entering "Service Mode", anyway ...
I don't know what else to suggest. For what it is worth, one could likely do better than DMC-TZ4 these days, so maybe it is time to replace it with something better?
OP Joffy • New Member • Posts: 11
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Thanks
when i looked at my mnnual
it does give info on displayed error messages and the abv message also listed.pg90
It says it happen when force is applied to lens or other components.
I was forcibly, kept pressing my battery as it sometimes sits in loose (power wont turn on)
and that's when this problem occured.
It also says cunsult your nearest Service centre if displaly still remains.
but there I think there is no sevice centre in Goa, neares one is Boambya about 600km away
ericN2 • Forum Pro • Posts: 17,113
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Joffy-
Have you tried putting the top Dial in PLAYBACK mode ...then switching on...
The lens does NOT come out that way..and in PLAY Menu there IS a Reset...
I have JUST written a very long reply on this..telling you about the SX210 that a friend has had since last year.. (and the darned thing just disappeared on me !!!!) As you may know, that camera does have a little annoyance in that I think it still does pop-up the flash every time you switch ON..and I don't think you can do anything but push it down...
But otherwise I think that in the range/class type of P&S with a very good long zoom..AND the pleasure of what always seem excellent Canon colors... I think it is one you might well consider. The price is just a touch above what I see it selling at here in UK by a few good dealers.. but that price I see is without any extras.
IF it is a Canon Warranty.. then I think it is a very good one to think about - a big Zoom which it seems you like.. plus a bit update maybe on your TZ4.. if it comes to it.. I think you could well consider the SX .. any chance you can see and handle one in a shop...or do you have to trust on buying from some shop afar....
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eric-UK
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Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
ericN2 wrote:
Have you tried putting the top Dial in PLAYBACK mode ...then switching on...
The lens does NOT come out that way..and in PLAY Menu there IS a Reset...
A very good idea (as there is access to the SETUP menu in Playback Mode).
However, it sounds like if there exists some mechanical obstruction to the lens-system extending when in Record Mode, then that may well be the root-problem?
Executing a hardware RESET may be the only way to know for sure about where such an actual problem may exist - or whether it simply needs a hardware RESET.
Best Regards, DM
ericN2 • Forum Pro • Posts: 17,113
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Detail Man wrote:
ericN2 wrote:
Have you tried putting the top Dial in PLAYBACK mode ...then switching on...
The lens does NOT come out that way..and in PLAY Menu there IS a Reset...A very good idea (as there is access to the SETUP menu in Playback Mode).
However, it sounds like if there exists some mechanical obstruction to the lens-system extending when in Record Mode, then that may well be the root-problem?
Executing a hardware RESET may be the only way to know for sure about where such an actual problem may exist - or whether it simply needs a hardware RESET.
Best Regards, DM
DM
Yes I agree...it does seem that something has gone wrong and triggered this problem..but it sounds as though it is a problem that is more software (the screen note) than pure Hardware. since the lens DOES seem to come out - so it's not purely mechanical.. maybe if a RESET was done..it would clear the software note that in turn creates the mechanical function. I say this more in hope really.. as the fact remains that there IS a mechanical malfunction.. whether anything but a Service would cure it is maybe a big doubt.
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Brue • Senior Member • Posts: 1,155
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
I picked up this thread in the last few statements (DN & eN2) and what if you tried to put the latest OS on the SD card.
Could that give a new boot?
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Brue wrote:
I picked up this thread in the last few statements (DN & eN2) and what if you tried to put the latest OS on the SD card.
Could that give a new boot?
Yes, indeed it will ! I applied the latest FW 1.2 to my DMC-TZ4 myself, and I think that such a procedure would work very nicely. Good show! An excellent thought!
Here is the URL to get the latest FW Version 1.2 Binary (with instructions) from Panasonic:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/TZ4_5/index.html
Notes : It will be necessary to use a SDHC card-reader in order to be able to place the downloaded and then unzipped Firmware Binary File on the "root-directory" of a SDHC-type flash memory-card. Be sure to format the memory card using the camera after the procedure completes - before powering the camera down - or the FW re-flash will begin all over again when the camera is powered up again ...
If anything is capable of (hopefully) resolving this issue (if it is firmware-related only), this excellent suggestion is it ! ...
ericN2 • Forum Pro • Posts: 17,113
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Detail Man wrote:
Brue wrote:
I picked up this thread in the last few statements (DN & eN2) and what if you tried to put the latest OS on the SD card.
Could that give a new boot?
Yes, indeed it will ! I applied the latest FW 1.2 to my DMC-TZ4 myself, and I think that such a procedure would work very nicely. Good show! An excellent thought!
Here is the URL to get the latest FW Version 1.2 Binary (with instructions) from Panasonic:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/TZ4_5/index.html
One or two good things to try now - certainly at this stage I'd think well worth it.. and if none prove good..well, maybe it IS time for a replacement.
Right now it's 6pm local time for Joffy so hope he has chance to give them a go... we shall await his responses anxiously.. nobody wants to be forced into making a change... after all, that TZ4 is still very good for general use...
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eric-UK
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OP Joffy • New Member • Posts: 11
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Thank you all for your support.
Playback mode it was fine but as soon as i come out of it , the message re- appeared.
it looks like it has something to do with auto focuss. Once the zoom pops out it won't go in even afte power off. however, while in playback mode, it will go in after sometime as usual.
I did consult a local dealer, he says this prob. is quite common with Panasonic TZ/lumix
Looking at it he atonce said he can fix it for Rs. 2,000 and that he need about 3 days for that (as he is quite busy). So, I handed over my cam to him about 3 hours ago.
I am serioulsy trying to buy a new one for whcih I needed some time to study and compare the various models. While trying to go for SX210 i am now considering TZ10
with 12x with 16x int.zoom but the MRP is Rs.28K and TZ8 25K
TZ10 has no face detection but 8 has. Not interested in GPS
my main consideration ares:
compact
10x plus
zooming while video shooting
HD movie
works fine in low lights.indoors/after sunset etc
i am confused but I need to buy a second cemera soon.
Although most have 2 years warranty, it would take weeks to get the camra service/repaired spould anything go wrong and I can't go a single day without a camera - Camera always a part of me since 6 years
thanks
ericN2 • Forum Pro • Posts: 17,113
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Joffy wrote:
Thank you all for your support.
Playback mode it was fine but as soon as i come out of it , the message re- appeared.
it looks like it has something to do with auto focuss. Once the zoom pops out it won't go in even afte power off. however, while in playback mode, it will go in after sometime as usual.
I did consult a local dealer, he says this prob. is quite common with Panasonic TZ/lumix
Looking at it he atonce said he can fix it for Rs. 2,000 and that he need about 3 days for that (as he is quite busy). So, I handed over my cam to him about 3 hours ago.
I am serioulsy trying to buy a new one for whcih I needed some time to study and compare the various models. While trying to go for SX210 i am now considering TZ10
with 12x with 16x int.zoom but the MRP is Rs.28K and TZ8 25K
TZ10 has no face detection but 8 has. Not interested in GPSmy main consideration ares:
compact
10x plus
zooming while video shooting
HD movie
works fine in low lights.indoors/after sunset etci am confused but I need to buy a second cemera soon.
Although most have 2 years warranty, it would take weeks to get the camra service/repaired spould anything go wrong and I can't go a single day without a camera - Camera always a part of me since 6 years
thanks
Joffy-
Thanks for letting us know about this. It does look .. and it did seem that way from the beginning really.. that you do need some sort of camera fix and it is good that you have taken steps to do this. If it gets fixed properly, you will at least then I hope have a saleable camera if you do decide to go for another.
But I wonder just how you feel about the others that you are now talking of.. have you decided the SX210 is not what you want?.. or any good reason to go away from that. Canon rarely seem to turn out a bad camera and I can't just think of any niggling problems that can be said to have been on many of their models.. and as you may know..Canon colors are just so liked by so many..Panny I don't think can be said that quite the same..indeed.. a lot has been said in the past few years of at least quite a few people saying that on the LX cameras there has been a case of variable colors.. at least in the eyes of some users. Canon seem to please most..don't know why it is but I have had quite a few Canon and to me at least they do give me what I like..and without much difficulty or special settings.
What mainly do you feel that the others you now mention, may do better than the SX210. They seem to be way up in the price range to that original camera spoken of... I suppose they should in theory be better in some way for the exra price, but I'm not sure they may be THAT much better for general use. I think quite a lot of the P&S type are now all within striking distance of each other.. and you just have to go right up to such as Micro 4/3 to get what is certainly a better and different result.
Hope you can decide something to suit you... AND that you will let us know what happens.
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eric-UK
Staffordshire
Egret • Regular Member • Posts: 368
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Glad you are moving forward on this. While the guy is fixing the lens problem, you might have him look at that loose connection of the battery since the problem seemed to occur if I read you correctly when you were trying to get the battery connection to work. I have noted that sometimes when battery power is down on some of the FZ's, the auto focus can go a little "bonky" or be sluggish. Although this is much worse than that, I wonder if the battery problem precipitated some type of error in the camera.
Rmano • Junior Member • Posts: 47
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Hi,
it happened to me this summer with my TZ3. The problem was, I think, some sand that entered in the lens movement system. I repeated the on-off procedure whilst blowing the lenses with a powerful (cold!) hairdryer. It worked, after a while, and after that the camera continued to work flawlessly.
Hope this helps, and... good luck.
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OP Joffy • New Member • Posts: 11
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
Today I got my camera back duly fixed in less than 48 hours
Charges Rs.1400 only.
Had to set the time and date all over again.
I will use it striaght away after battery charged
did not get to talk to the person who fixed it, it was collected from receiption desk.
should there be any further problem, I will come back here again.
thank you.
Re: Panasonic DMC TZ4 - 'PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN'
I had this. Just switch the camera to electronic shutter (on). It may have something to do with mechanical shutter on my GH4 but at least the message is gone
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