Panasonic SD Media Storage Sv Pt1 Operating Instructions

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For Your  Information
(Continued on next page.)
Insert a card.
There is no data on the card or in the folder.
An error has occurred during HDD/PC Card
initialization. Turn power off, then reinser t the
card. If error is repeated, format the card (p. 23)
and reinsert it. If error persists, card may be
damaged.
An error occurred during formatting of the card. Re-
inser t the card and then reformat it. (pp. 22, 23)
There are no JPEG or TIFF files in the folder that
can be displayed.
Insufficient free space on the copy destination disk.
Delete unnecessary files, or insert a card with
sufficient free space.
Secure data files (audio files that include copyright
restrictions) cannot be copied.
Indications Condition TV Mode (TV Screen Display)
Connect the AC adaptor.
Selection cannot be changed between a PC Card
HDD/PC Card and an SD Memor y Card during
data transfer between the unit and a PC. Wait for
transfer to finish, then make your selection.
Insert the battery.
Data transmission was interrupted. Disconnect the
USB cable. Check that the battery and AC adaptor
are connected correctly, then reconnect the USB
cable.
The mode is being changed. Please wait a moment.
After processing is finished, the power will turn off.
The HDD SAFETY Detection Switch has activated
and the HDD has stopped for protection. Place the
unit on a flat, level surface.
Indications Condition PC Mode (Liquid Crystal Display)
CONNECT AC
  CANNOT
CHANGE SLOT
INSERT BATT.
DISCONNECT USB
PULL OUT USB CABLE
MODE CHANGE
PLEASE WAIT
POWER OFF
PLEASE WAIT
SAFETY MODE
PUT IT DOWN
NO CARD
NO DATA
INITIALIZE ERROR
FORMAT ERROR
NO IMAGE FILE
NO CAPACITY
COPIED EXCEPT
SECURE FILES
Warning and Instruction Displays
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Warning and Instruction Displays
If an error occurs during an operation and
the unit no longer works, reset the unit as
follows.
Press CANCEL and STANDBY
simultaneously for 5 seconds.
 Unit is reset. Try operation again.
Reset FunctionCANCEL
STANDBY
The specified operation did not execute correctly.
Reset the unit (see below), or turn power off, then
back on and repeat the operation.
An image file could not  be displayed. The file is
corrupt or the format is incompatible.
The HDD SAFETY Detection Switch has activated
and the HDD has stopped for protection. Place the
unit on a flat, level surface.
Rotated images cannot be saved.
SD Memory Cards that have been formatted to
FAT32 specifications cannot be used.
Folders cannot be selected for Slide Show. Open a
folder, then select files.
The battery is spent. Operation will be canceled and
power will tur n off. Recharge the batter y.
The battery is spent. Copy operation will stop and
power will tur n off. Recharge the batter y.
The operation timed out due to no selection during a
Slide Show, presentation, copying, deleting or file
protecting operation. Repeat the selection.
Battery level is getting low. Turn off the power and
recharge the battery.
Protected files and files that cannot be displayed
cannot be deleted.
Card or file is protected. To continue the operation,
remove the protection.
Indications Condition TV Mode (TV Screen Display)
COPY ERROR
DELETE ERROR
PROTECT ERROR
CAN’T READ
SETTING FILE
CAN’T DISPLAY
FOR HDD SAFETY
PUT UNIT DOWN
THIS FILE ISN’T EXIF
CAN’T SAVE THIS FILE
NO SUPPORT
FAT32 SD CARD
CANNOT SELECT
BATTERY LOW
COPY CANCEL
BATTERY LOW
NOT SELECTED
BATTERY LOW
PLEASE POWER OFF
DELETE EXCEPT
PROTECT AND CAN’T
VIEW FILE
CARD IS WRITE
PROTECTED
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For Your  Information
Before Requesting Service
If a problem should arise, you may be able to correct it yourself using the corrections
listed below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Servicenter.
Unit does not power up...
Power is on, but unit turns off
after a short period...
Power turns off automatically...
Unit will not turn off...
Copying cannot be performed...
Files and folders cannot be
located...Be sure the battery and AC adaptor are
connected properly.
Use a fully recharged battery.
Press STANDBY for at least 2 seconds.
Use a fully recharged battery.
Always recharge battery within specified
temperature range. Battery will not recharge
at low temperatures under 23 F (-5 °C).
If powering unit with battery only, power will shut
off if no operation is performed for 5 minutes.
Turn unit back on.
Power will not turn off while files are being read
or copied. Turn unit off after SD/HDD access
Lamp goes out.
Power will not turn off when HDD SAFETY
Detection Switch is activated. Place unit on flat,
level surface, then tur n off the power.
Insert card correctly.
Be sure copy destination has sufficient free
space. Delete unnecessar y data to free up
space.
If HDD SAFETY Detection Switch was
activated, place unit on flat, level surface.
Secure data files (audio files that include
copyright restrictions) cannot be copied.
If the SD Memory Card write-protect switch is
set to “LOCK”, data cannot be overwritten.
In Copy or TV mode, when an SD Memory Card
is copied to a PC Card HDD, copied data will be
placed in a folder entitled, “CARD****”. Open this
folder and confirm data was copied.
If all or selected data in a “CARD****” folder is
copied to an SD Memory Card, the “CARD****”
folder disappears and data is copied according
to file structure rules. See “Copying and
Backup” section on page 12.
Symptom Correction
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Before Requesting Service
No images are displayed, even
though this unit is connected to
a TV...
Images cannot be displayed...
Video images cannot be played
back...
Data cannot be read or written
using USB connection...
PC Card HDD data cannot be
read or written...
Insufficient free space on card...
No presentation folders can be
found...
Computer does not start up...Set COPY/TV MODE to “TV.”
Connect video cable properly.
Set TV input to Video. See TV manual.
The USB cable must be disconnected to view
images on a TV.
Confirm that TV format is NTSC from Copy
mode.
Insert card correctly.
Files with extensions other than .JPG, .TIF and
.MOV, and files that contain corrupt data, cannot
be displayed.
To view images within folders, open a folder,
then select .JPG, .TIF, and .MOV files.
Some files take longer to display.
Only the first frame of QuickTime format data
can be displayed.
When the USB cable is connected, ensure that
the battery has been installed then connect the
AC adapter.
Connect USB cable properly.
Select a read or write destination card.
Correctly install PC Card HDD in this unit.
If HDD SAFETY Detection Switch was
activated, place unit on flat, level surface.
The PC Card HDD is a precision hard disk
drive. If it is dropped or receives a strong
impact, malfunction, damage, and loss of stored
data could occur. If read/write errors occur or
operation is abnormal, a backup should be
performed immediately, using the ScanDisk/
CheckDisk function.
Confirm card capacity on a PC as some data on
the card cannot be displayed using this unit.
If Backup is set to on, available space is
reduced by half.
For a PC Card HDD, be sure specified saving
destination name is in the form of “CARD****”.
Do not change folders to unrecognizable
names.
 Be sure USB cable is not connected to the unit.
Symptom Correction
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For Your  Information
Specifications
Power Supply:DC 4.8 V (AC Adaptor) / DC 3.7 V (Battery)
Power Consumption:2.2 W (AC Adaptor) (peak 3.4 W)
2.2 W (Batter y) (peak 2.9 W)
Compatible Memory
Cards
SD Card Slot:SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
PC Card Slot:PC Card HDD (2 GB, 5 GB)
SD Memory Card *
MultiMediaCard *
CF Card*
Smart Media*
Memory Stick*
Microdrive (340 MB, 1 GB)*
 * Each type of Memor y Card requires a compatible adaptor.
Copyable Data:All files and folders except secure files (audio files that
include copyright restrictions)
Image Playback
  Formats:Baseline JPEG, TIFF (RGB 8 bit non-compressed) and the
first screen of Motion JPEG files (QuickTime)
Image Sizes:80 x 60 ~ 5120 x 3840 pixels
Copy Functions
     Copy Mode:Copying of all data from SD Memor y Card (MultiMediaCard)
-> PC Card HDD (PC Card)
Copying of selected folders from PC Card HDD (PC Card)
-> SD Memory Card (MultiMediaCard)
     TV Mode:Copying of all data and selected files and folders from SD
Memory Card (MultiMediaCard) -> PC Card HDD (PC Card)
Copying of all data and selected folders from PC Card HDD
(PC Card) -> SD Memor y Card (MultiMediaCard)
Playback Functions:Image Playback
Thumbnail display (4 x 6 display)
Album display (6 images or 9 images display)
Slide Show (automatic display)
Rotation, enlargement (x2, x4)
Presentation
Delete Functions:Selective deletion of files or folders, and deletion of all files
and folders
Protection Functions:PC card HDD protection using HDD SAFETY Detection
Switch
File backup protection
File protection against accidental deletion
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Specifications
AC Adaptor (VSK0626C)
Power Supply:110 - 240 V AC  50 / 60 Hz
Input Capacity:0.12 A
Output:4.8 V  DC
Weight:2.11 oz / 60 g
Dimensions:50 (W) x 26 (H) x 70 (D) mm
1-15/16 (W) x 1 (H) x 2-12/16 (D) inch
Battery Pack (CGA-S301A1)
Maximum Voltage:4.2 V
Nominal Voltage:3.7 V
Rated Capacity:1000 mAh
Weight:0.98 oz / 28 g
Dimensions:35 (W) x 7 (H) x 53 (D) mm
1-6/16 (W) x 2-12/16 (H) x 2-1/16 (D) inch
PC Card HDD (RP-PH005A)
Capacity:5 GB
Input Voltage:3.3 V / 5V
Interface:PCMCIA    Type ll
Weight:1.93 oz / 55 g
Dimensions:54 (W) x 5 (H) x 86 (D) mm
2-2/16 (W) x 1-15/16 (H) x 3-6/16 (D) inch
Video Output:Composite Output :  NTSC format / PAL format, 1 V p-p,
75 ohm
S-Output :  Y and C signals, NTSC format / PAL format,
1 V p-p, 75 ohm
Dimensions:73 (W) x 25.8 (H) x 107.5 (D) mm
2-14/16 (W) x 1 (H) x 4-4/16 (D) inch
Weight:5.63 oz / 160 g (Not including PC Card HDD and battery
pack)
Operating Weight:8.8 oz / 250 g
Operating Temperature:32 F ~ 95 F (0 °C ~ 35 °C)
Operating Humidity:10 % ~ 80 %
Battery Life:Continuous use
Approx. 80 minutes in Copy mode
Approx. 80 minutes in TV mode
PC Interface:USB1.1
OS Compatibility:Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP
Compatible PC Models:IBM PC / AT compatible models
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For Your  Information
Accessory Order Form
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address
City State ZipPhone #:
Day (         )
Night (         ) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check or Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISACredit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash) 1. SD Media Storage Model #
2. Items Ordered
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR SD MEDIA STORAGE ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM  SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY
ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032Quantity Accessory # Price EachDescription Total Price
6.95 Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
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Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: SD Media Storage Repair
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide an
explanation of what is wrong with the unit and
any symptom it is exhibiting.
Request for Service Notice
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For Your  Information
Customer Serivces Directory
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.comYou can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
As of August 2002
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: SD Media Storage Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below
(“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Product RepairsCentralized Factory Servicenter
MAIL TO  :
(For USA Only)
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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
Product or Part Name
SD Multi A/V Device, SD Printer,
SD Media Storage 
(Except items listed below)
CMOS Camera Assembly
Rechargeable Battery Pack,
SD Memory Card, AC Adaptor,
USB Reader-Writer (in exchange
for defective item) PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO INC.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San
Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA
ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF
AMERICA, One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic SD Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials \
or
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales
Company (collectively referred to as  “the warrantor ”) will, for the length of the
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of origi\
nal
purchase ( “warranty period ”), at its option either (a) repair your product with
new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbishe\
d product.
The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the  “Labor ” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During
the  “Parts ” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-
in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeab\
le
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only appli\
es to
products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. Thi\
s
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product whi\
ch
was not sold  “as is ”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase
date is required for warranty service. Labor
One (1) year
Six (6) months
Ninety (90) days Parts
Ninety (90) days
Ninety (90) days N/A
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