Hello. I own a Panasonic video camera, model PV-DC252D-K (mini DV). Recently the error "PUSH THE RESET SWITCH" appeared on the screen. I pressed the 'RESET' button and then the error "NEEDS TO BE SERVICED"appeared on the screen and the camera can no longer be used. Can you please tell me the cause of this error and how can it be fixed? Thank you for your kind help.

SOURCE: push the reset button

let the camera sit alone for About 20 min,so that the camcorder automatically turned off. I turned it off, then back on and did not receive the reset button prompt.
if that doesn't work unplug the battery and all power and plug back in.

SOURCE: Push the reset button,PANASONIC NV-GS11

My NV-GS15 asks me to push the reset button every time I turn it on

SOURCE: Panasonic PV-DV100 Mini DV...

Try to find same battery charger or camera and do Cross-Check, hook new charger with camera and confirm charging process and hook your charger in other same camera and confirm is it working? You will rectify the problem unit, either camera or charger.

SOURCE: Panasonic Mini DV NV-GS11EG "push the reset button"

i know what to do next brother go to field or a soccer field and trow the bloddy thing away

SOURCE: I own a Panasonic PV-GS31

Hi There, There is no external mic input on that model camera. The only way to do it is you will have to take the front panel off the unit and disconnect the flat mic/audio cable from the front panel. If you do this, tape up the connector so it won't short out the unit. If you had external mic in, you could put a dummy plug in and that would cut the sound from the internal microphone.
Thanks, me cicmo