Panasonic SD Media Storage Sv Pt1 Operating Instructions

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LSQT0622A
        Model No. SV-PT1PP
SD Media Storage
Operating Instructions
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to: digit\
[email protected]
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at 
www.panasonic.ca
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Information For Your Safety
Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
SD Media Storage. Please read these 
Operating Instructions carefully and 
keep them handy for future reference.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or
discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your
own private use may infringe
copyright laws. Even for the purpose
of private use, recording of certain
material may be restricted.
• Please note that the actual controls and
components, menu items, etc.  of your
SD Media Storage may look somewhat 
different from those shown in the 
illustrations in these Operating 
Instructions.
 Other names, company names, and product names printed in these
instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the companies
concerned.
CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHOULD BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
AND SHOULD BE EASILY
ACCESSIBLE.
• Only use the supplied USBcable and Video cable.
 Do not open and close the HDD door or remove the
card while HDD or SD is
operating.
 Do not turn this unit upside down when in operation.
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Before UseFCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
 Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued
compliance, follow the
attached installation
instructions and use
only shielded interface
cables with ferrite cores
when connecting to
computer or peripheral
devices.
Any changes or
modifications not
expressly approved by
the party responsible for
compliance could void
the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: SV-PT1
Responsible party:
Matsushita Electric
Corporation of
America One
Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic
Consumer Electronics
Company 1-800-
272-7033
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B]
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
SV-PT1
Information For Your Safety
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End User License Agreement
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
End User License Agreement
You (“licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User
License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,
Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.
Article 1 LicenseLicensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded
or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to
Licensee (collectively “software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights,
trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third PartyLicensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third par ty, whether free of
charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for
in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the SoftwareLicensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part, in machine-
readable form, solely for back-up pur pose. Licensee must include, in such copy of the
software, the same copyright notice as included in the software.
Article 4 ComputerLicensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more
than one computer. The Software may not be transferred or transmitted to, or shared
with, or accessed by other computers over or through computer networks and/or by
other means.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or DisassemblyLicensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except
to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where
Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for
any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse
engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 IndemnificationThe Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or
implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability
and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Fur ther, Matsushita does not warrant that the
operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its
distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising
from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7 Export ControlLicensee agrees not to export or re-export to any countr y the Software in any form
without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where
Licensee resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of LicenseThe right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee
contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. In this event,
Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the
copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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Before UseBefore Use Copy Mode
For Your  Information
TV Mode
PC Mode
Information For Your Safety .................................................................... 2
End User License Agreement ................................................................. 4
Things You Should Know ........................................................................ 7
Operating Precautions ............................................................................ 8
Main Unit and Battery ............................................................................ 8
Data Protection and PC Card HDD ....................................................... 9
ScanDisk/CheckDisk ............................................................................. 9
Before Using
Compatible Card ................................................................................. 10
Folder Structure ................................................................................... 10
Copying and Backup ........................................................................... 11
Selecting Modes [Copy/TV/PC] ..............................................................13
Index Of Controls ................................................................................... 14
Carrying the Unit
Attaching the Hand Strap .................................................................... 15
Using the Carrying Case ..................................................................... 15
Recharging the Battery Pack ................................................................ 16
Inserting the Card .................................................................................. 17
Turning the Power On ............................................................................ 18
HDD SAFETY Switch .......................................................................... 18
Remaining Battery Life Display ........................................................... 18
Before Use
Table of Contents
Copy Mode
Display Indicator .................................................................................... 19
Menus ...................................................................................................... 20
Copying ................................................................................................... 21
Formatting Cards
For mat the SD Cards .......................................................................... 22
For mat the PC Card HDD ................................................................... 23
TV Mode Setup
Setup (Connections) ............................................................................ 24
TV Mode Functions (Initial Screen) ...................................................... 25
Display Information
Displayable Image For mats ................................................................. 26
Folders and Files ................................................................................. 26
Image Display
Viewing Images in the Index ............................................................... 27
Using the Sub Menu ............................................................................ 27
Album ...................................................................................................... 28
Slide Show
Perfor ming Slide Show ........................................................................ 29
TV Mode
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Table of Contents
PC Mode Setup
System Requirements ......................................................................... 42
Setup (Connections) ............................................................................ 42
Installing the USB Driver ..................................................................... 43
Operation with the PC
File Operations .................................................................................... 44
Disconnecting Unit from PC ................................................................ 45
Using the Applications
Installation ........................................................................................... 46
Presentation File Creation ................................................................... 47
Other
Uninstalling JPEG Addin Software ...................................................... 48
Reinstalling the Device Driver ............................................................. 48
HDD SAFETY Switch Operation ......................................................... 49
PC Mode
Warning and Instruction Displays ........................................................ 50
Reset Function ....................................................................................... 52
Before Requesting Service ................................................................... 53
Specifications ......................................................................................... 55
Accessory Order Form .......................................................................... 57
Request for Service Notice ................................................................... 58
Customer Services Directory ............................................................... 59
Limited Warranty  (U.S.A.  only) .............................................................. 60
For Your  Information
Slide Show Settings
Selecting Images ................................................................................. 30
Setting Screen Transition Effects/Speed ............................................. 31
Presentation
Perfor ming Presentation ...................................................................... 32
Selecting Presentation Content ........................................................... 33
Editing
Deleting Images (DELETE) ................................................................. 34
Copying Images (COPY) ..................................................................... 35
Protecting Images (PROTECT) ........................................................... 36
How to Select Images ......................................................................... 37
Full Screen Playback
Selecting Images ................................................................................. 38
Displaying the Sub Menu .................................................................... 39
Enlarging an Image (ZOOM) ............................................................... 39
Rotating an Image (ROTATE) .............................................................. 40
Processing Image Color (COLOR EFFECT) ....................................... 41
Displaying Image Infor mation (PROPERTIES) ................................... 41
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Before Use
Things You Should Know
Main Features
*1 Each type of card requires a compatible adaptor.
Accessories
Battery Pack
(CGA-S301A1)

 

 


This unit is a compact, lightweight portable media storage unit.

 

 


The generous 5 GB HDD allows ample storage for your  still images.

 

 


Stored images can be viewed and edited (delete, copy, etc.)
on a TV at home or elsewhere .

 

 


This unit can serve as an external drive by connecting the USB
port to your PC.

 

 


Still images can be played back from a variety of cards *
1 and copied
to an SD Memory Card.
PC Card HDD
(RP-PH005A)Video Cable
(LSEC0003)
AC Adaptor
(VSK0626C)USB Cable
(LSEC0004)Carrying Case
(LSFC0019)
PC Card HDD Case
(LSFC0020)CD-ROM
(VFF0181)Hand Strap
(VFC3803)
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Operating Precautions
Precautions Pertaining to the Battery
Caution:Charge only with specified charger.
Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 50 F (10 °C) and  86 F (30 °C).
The Battery may be warm after charging or just after use. This is normal.
Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery.
If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases.
Safety precautions:Do not place the Battery near, or dispose of in fire.
Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals.
Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the Battery.
To avoid damage to the Battery:Do not drop or jar the Battery.
Use the Battery with specified models only.
If the Battery is used in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will automatically prevent
operation.
To ensure longer battery life:While not in use, remove Battery from the unit and AC Adaptor and store in a cool, dark, dry
place. If you leave the Battery in the unit or on the AC Adaptor, the Battery will no longer be
rechargeable.
Keep the Battery terminals clean.
A lithium ion/polymer batter y that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
Carefully read these precautions prior to use and strictly observe them during
unit operation. Failure to do so may result in product malfunction or damage.
Also, disregarding these precautions could cause damage to, or loss of, data
stored within the media.
Do not leave this unit in direct sunlight, inside tightly closed vehicles, in extremely hot or cold
places, or near heaters or air conditioners. Avoid rapid temperature changes.
Operate unit well away from magnetic or electromagnetic wave sources (e.g. microwave ovens,
TVs, game devices, por table telephones, etc.) as stored data may be lost or distorted.
Do not let volatile substances, such as insecticides, come in contact with this unit as it could
seriously damage the unit’s exterior finish.
Do not allow this unit to remain in dusty locations. If dust enters this unit, request an inspection
from the retail store where this unit was purchased.
Ensure that this unit is protected from vibration and impact. Do not swing or drop this unit.
Do not place objects on top of this unit and do not drop objects onto this unit.
Do not attempt to twist or apply excess pressure to this unit.
Do not use this unit’s jacks for pur poses other than those specifically designated for each jack.
Always ensure that the cables are properly connected.
Do not insert foreign objects into this unit. The battery and the storage media are the only
objects that may be inserted into this unit.
This unit should be powered-up and operated at least once every 6 months.
After each use, turn off the power and unplug the electrical cord from the outlet.
Prior to performing maintenance, always unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove
the battery from this unit. Do not use benzene, thinners or alcohol to clean this unit. These
chemicals may cause deterioration, distortion and discoloration of the case. To clean this unit,
first use a soft, dry cloth to wipe off any dust. If this unit is extremely dir ty, dilute a neutral
dishwashing detergent with water, moisten a clean cloth with this detergent mixture, remove any
excess liquid from the cloth, then wipe this unit clean. Finally, dr y this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
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Before Use
Operating Precautions
Card Data Protection(Refer to page 10 for details on compatible cards.)
Do not unplug the AC adaptor or disconnect the USB cable connecting a PC while this unit is in
operation.
Do not remove the card while it is being accessed.
Be sure the card does not contain important data before formatting it. Formatting irreversibly
deletes all data stored on the card.
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Memory Card.
Electrical interference, electrostatic discharges and malfunctions of the unit or card may all result
in damage to the card or data loss. It is recommended that any impor tant data also be backed up
on a PC.
Stored data should be periodically backed up as a protection against data corruption, data loss
or device malfunction. Please note that our company shall not accept any liability for damage or
loss of stored data.
SD Memory Cards, Memor y Sticks, Smar t Media Cards and some CF Cards (when a PC Card
Slot is used) include a write-protect switch. When this switch is set to the “LOCK” position, it will
not be possible to write data to or delete data from the Memory Card or format Memory Card.
Handling the PC Card HDDThe PC Card HDD is a very small, high-precision hard disk drive. Be particularly careful when
handling this drive. Strictly observe the following to avoid HDD malfunction, damage, or data
loss.
Do not subject the PC Card HDD to excessive vibration and strong impacts.
Do not use the unit in areas of extreme temperature differences (where temperature changes
more than 15 °C in one hour). If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place or
vice versa, or if a room is quickly heated in wintertime or quickly cooled in summertime, or if a
cooler blows directly on the unit, etc., condensation (dew) may form. Using the unit in this
condition may cause serious damage to the HDD. If condensation occurs, turn the unit power off
and remove the PC Card HDD. Then leave this way for about 4 hours until the ambient
temperature equalizes. After confirming condensation is no longer present, you may use the unit.
Do not twist the PC Card HDD or press down on the label surface, and do not write on the PC
Card HDD using a pen with a hard tip, as these actions may damage the PC Card HDD. When
holding the PC Card HDD, always hold it by the outside edges.
Do not remove the label that is attached to the PC Card HDD. If this label is removed, you may
not be eligible for warranty service or other services.
Before removing the PC Card HDD from its special carrying case, make sure that the side of the
case labeled “PC Card HDD” is facing upward. If the case cover is opened and the labeled side
is not facing upward, the PC Card HDD may fall out and be damaged.
Always use the special carrying case to carry the PC Card HDD.
Please note that our company shall not accept any liability for damage or loss of data stored within
the PC Card HDD due to inappropriate handling.
ScanDisk(“CheckDisk” for Windows 2000/XP users)
Do not subject the PC Card HDD to excessive vibration or strong impacts. Also, do not turn off
the power supply or remove the card from the unit while it is in operation, otherwise data may be
corrupted. If a problem occurs, immediately use the computer’s ScanDisk/CheckDisk function to
check the media contents. (It takes several hours for ScanDisk/CheckDisk to finish checking the
PC Card HDD.) It is recommended that you then make a backup of the data on the media. See
page 42 on how to connect the unit to a computer. Refer to your computer manual regarding
ScanDisk/CheckDisk function.
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Digital cameras that are compliant with DCF specifications use folders with a specific
structure. The following diagram shows an example of the folder structure. If these
folders are deleted, or if a folder name or file name is changed, the data may no
longer be readable by a digital camera.
Photographs and printed materials may not be used except for personal and private
applications without authorization from the copyright owner.

:  SD logo is a trademark.
Microsoft®, Windows® and PowerPoint® are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United
States and other countries.
Other product names, trade names and company used in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Any unauthorized copying or reproduction of the software from this product or distribution of the
software over a network is strictly prohibited.
In this manual, “Memory Card” is used to refer to SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard. In
addition, “Card” is also used to refer to Memory Cards, the PC Card HDD and other types of
PC Cards.
In this manual, the name “Windows 98SE” shall refer to “Microsoft
® Windows® 98 SECOND
EDITION”.
In this manual, the name “Windows 2000” shall refer to “Microsoft
® Windows® 2000 Professional”.
In this manual, the name “Windows Me” shall refer to “Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition”.
In this manual, the name “Windows XP” shall refer to “Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition”
or “Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional”.
Before Using
Compatible Card
DCIM FolderThe digital camera creates this folder
automatically.
100_PANA FolderFolder names consist of a 3-digit folder number
which is followed by five arbitrary characters.
Digital camera images are stored within these
folders.
P1000001.JPG: DCF FileFile names consist of four arbitrary characters
followed by a 4-digit file number. DCF files are
image files (normally JPEG files) that have been
taken by a digital camera. (Other file extensions
such as TIF or THM may also be used.)
MISC FolderThe MISC folder contains the DPOF
configuration files that add print/slide information
to the images.
The following types of card can be used in this unit :
PC Card Slot
PC Card HDD (2 GB, 5 GB)Microdrive*CF Card*
SD Memory Card*Memory Stick*
MultiMediaCard*Smart Media*
*Requires an ATA-compatible PCMCIA TYPE II adaptor for use, sold separately.
SD Memory Card Slot
SD Memory CardMultiMediaCard
Folder Structure
SD Memory Card
DCIM
100_PANA
P1000001. JPG
P1000002. JPG
P1000003. JPG
P1010001. JPG
P1010002. JPG 101_PANA
MISC
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