Panasonic Sv As3 Operating Instructions Manual

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When the Card Access Lamp is blinking (or when the message 
[ACCESSING CARD] appears), do not open the Card/Battery Door 
to remove the card, turn this unit off, or subject it to vibration or 
impact.
Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or 
direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static 
electricity are easily generated. Do not bend, drop, or subject it to 
strong vibration.
≥If the above precautions are not taken, the card or the recorded 
content may be damaged.
Be sure to remove and store the card after use.
≥Keep the card in the storage bag after use and when you store or 
carry the card around.
≥Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the terminals on the back of 
the card. Do not touch it with your fingers.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
This unit complies with DCF standards (Design rule for Camera 
File system) established by the Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted, all the data related 
to the files will be deleted.
≥If you delete [Picture] or [MPEG4] files, all the data related to the files 
will be deleted.
≥As a result of improper operations, recorded data may be damaged 
or erased. We are not responsible for the loss caused by the deletion 
of the recorded data. Please note it beforehand.
Card
Recorded Files
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≥If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time 
spent for recording may become longer or the SD Memory Card may 
not be recognized. (Do not format it by Explorer on the PC.) Format 
the SD Memory Card on this unit or by the application software 
“SD-Jukebox”, in this case. Particularly for the card containing audio 
files, check in the card using SD-Jukebox with which the audio files 
were recorded, then format it. (For details, read the operating 
instructions of SD-Jukebox.)
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and 
FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specification.
≥You may not be able to use a card formatted with this unit on other 
equipment. In this case, format the card on the equipment to be 
used. 
≥If a card cannot be used even if it is formatted, this unit or the card 
may be defective. Consult the dealer.
≥If you turn this unit on and press the [MODE] button when a card is 
not inserted, the demonstration mode (screen saver) starts.
≥If you press any button while the screen saver is displayed, the mode 
is set to the virtual still picture recording mode.
≥You can simulate recording of still pictures in the virtual still picture 
recording mode. (If you do not press any button for about 1 minute, 
the screen saver starts.)
≥If you do not press any button in the screen saver for about 5 minutes 
when the AC adaptor is not used, this unit automatically turns off.
≥When canceling the demonstration mode, insert a card after turning 
off this unit.
Format
Demonstration Mode
Cautions for Use (continued)
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∫Screen Display in Recording
1 Recording mode (P28)
2 Flash mode (P36)
3 Night mode (P40)
4 White balance (P39)
5 Picture quality (P33)
6 Picture size (P33)
7 Battery remaining (P19)
8 Remaining pictures/time
9 Recording/Stop display
10 Digital zoom (P35)
11 Exposure compensation (P41)
12 Counter display
13 ISO sensitivity (P42)
14 Self-timer (P38)
15 Date/time (It is displayed for about 
5 seconds after turning this unit on 
or setting the clock.)
∫Screen Display on the Thumbnail Screen
1 Folder/File number
2 Lock setting (P49)
3 DPOF printing (P58)
4¿ mark setting (P51)
5 Slide show (P54)
Screen Display
10111314 12 12
3456 7
8
15 9
20160160h10m10s0h10m10s3030
2. 02. 0tFeb/21/2005Feb/21/200510:00AM10:00AM12/31001001010
PICTURE
100-0011
12345
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∫Screen Display in Playback
1 Playback mode (P43)
2 Counter display
3 Repeat playback (P47)
4 Picture quality (P33)
5 Picture size (P33)
6 Battery remaining (P19)
7 Folder/File number
8 Stop/Play/Reading display
9 Lock setting (P49)
10 No. of DPOF printing (P58)
11¿ mark setting (P51)
12 Slide show (P54)
13 Recording date/time
≥When pictures for HDTV (16:9) are 
played, black bands appear on the top 
and bottom of the screen.
∫Screen Display in Playing Music
1 Audio player mode (P62)
2 Audio quality (EQ) (P64)
3 Repeat playback (P65)
4 Playback time
5 Battery remaining (P19)
6 Stop/Play/Fast-forward/Fast-
rewind (P63)
7 [HOLD] setting (P64)
8 Title/Artist name
10 1
3 2456
7
1112 13 9 8
2016016
2
100-0125100-01250h10m10s0h10m10s
Feb/21/2005 Feb/21/2005 10:00AM10:00AM
05m05s05m05sS-XBS1-XBS1
MODEHOLDHOLDOUT!/JoJoOUT!/JoJo
1234 5
678
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The confirmation/error message will be displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Messages
MessagesCountermeasures
EMPTY BATTERYThe battery remaining is insufficient. Recharge the 
battery. (P16)
INSERT BATTERYInsert the battery into this unit correctly. (P14, 15)
This message also appears when the battery is 
excessively discharged. Charge the battery.
NO CARDInsert the card correctly. (P14, 15)
CHECK CARDMultiMediaCard is not available.
Re-insert the Memory Card. If [CHECK CARD] is 
still displayed, format it. (P24) (If you format a card, 
all of the data in the card will be deleted.)
CARD FULLChange the card or delete unnecessary data. (P47)
CARD LOCKEDRelease the lock of the write-protect switch on the 
card.
ACCESSING CARDProcessing the data. Please wait for a while.
NO PICTURE FILEInsert the card which includes [Picture] files.
NO MPEG4 FILEInsert the card which includes [MPEG4] files.
NO VOICE FILEInsert the card which includes [Voice] files.
NO TRACKInsert the card which includes [Audio] files.
UNPLAYABLE FILECannot play files of incorrect formats. Record audio 
files onto the card with SD-Jukebox.
FILE LOCKEDOperate after releasing the protection. (P49)
TARGET FILE DOES 
NOT EXISTThere is no file which can be played as a slide show 
or there is no file which can be set in DPOF setting.
OV ER  L IM I TThe number of pictures to play in a slide show or 
the number of prints set in DPOF setting exceeds 
the limit.
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MessagesCountermeasures
CANNOT SET FILESelect a still picture recorded by this unit.
SET TO PLAY MODESwitch the Record/Playback Mode Switch to the 
playback mode [ ] when connecting this unit to 
PC or printer. (P55, 73)
USE BOTH 
AC ADAPTOR AND 
BATTERYConnect the AC adaptor when connecting this unit 
to a PC or printer. (P55, 73)
TURN POWER OFF 
AND ONTurn this unit on again.
ERRORAfter turning this unit off, remove and insert the 
battery. If the error persists, consult the dealer.
Trouble Shooting
QuestionAnswer
This unit will not 
turn on.Turn this unit on again.
Is the battery inserted correctly?
Is the battery exhausted?
Recharge the battery (P16) or insert a fully charged 
battery.
This unit is 
immediately turned 
off.Is the battery exhausted?
Recharge the battery (P16) or insert a fully charged 
battery.
Cannot operate the 
Jog Ball or other 
buttons.Is [HOLD] setting displayed?
The Jog Ball and other buttons are enabled when 
the [MODE] button is pressed for about 2 or more 
seconds and the indication disappears.
The mode cannot 
be switched even if 
the [MODE] button 
is pressed.Is the card inserted?
If you press the [MODE] button when the card is not 
inserted, the mode is set to the demonstration mode 
(P92). Turn this unit off and then insert the card.
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QuestionAnswer
The color or the 
brightness of the 
LCD Monitor 
changes.The color or the brightness of the screen may look 
different under fluorescent light.
The LCD Monitor is 
too bright or dark.Adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor properly. 
(P23)
Cannot record.Is the card inserted?
You cannot record pictures when the write-protect 
switch on the card is slid toward [LOCK].
Is the memory of the card full? 
Delete unnecessary files before recording. (P47)
It takes time to 
record onto a card.When you record pictures in [MPEG4] mode, it may 
take time to record onto a card depending on the 
type of card. However, this is not a malfunction.
Recording stops 
halfway.Recording in [Voice] mode may be stopped halfway 
depending on the type of card.
Recorded pictures 
appear in mosaic-
like pattern.Pictures may appear in a mosaic-like pattern 
depending on the subject or recording conditions.
The pictures 
recorded are too 
bright or dark.The brightness of a picture on the LCD Monitor may 
be different from that of a picture actually recorded.
Especially when you record a picture in dark places 
with long exposure, the picture looks dark on the 
LCD Monitor. However, the picture is recorded 
brightly.
A vertical red 
spectrum appears 
on the LCD Monitor.This is called “smear”. It is specific to CCD, not a 
malfunction. It appears when the subject has a 
bright part. It is recorded on MPEG4 images, but not 
recorded on still pictures.
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QuestionAnswer
The flash cannot be 
activated.Is the flash set to [Flash off]? Check the flash mode. 
(P36)
The pictures 
recorded with a 
flash are dark.Is the flash covered with your finger? Is this unit too 
far away from the subject?
The colors of the 
picture recorded 
with the flash are 
not similar to the 
subject in real life.When you record pictures with the flash, the white 
balance may not be properly adjusted even if the 
white balance is set in [Manual]. When you use the 
flash, we recommend setting the white balance to 
[Auto].
When you record pictures with the flash, the white 
balance is automatically adjusted according to the 
flash light. However, the white balance may not be 
properly adjusted when the flash light does not 
adequately illuminate the subject.
Cannot play.Is the card inserted?
Are there playable pictures on the card?
Is the mode set to the playback mode?
Some pictures 
cannot be played as 
a slide show.Pictures recorded with other equipment may not be 
displayed as a slide show or may take time to be 
displayed.
Cannot play music.Is there an effective music file on the card?
[t] Indication is 
displayed during 
playback or in the 
list screen.The data was either recorded in a different format or 
damaged. Such data cannot be played.
Cannot play when 
the card is inserted 
into other 
equipment.If [MPEG4] files recorded with this unit are played 
on other equipment, the picture quality or the sound 
quality may be deteriorated or the files may not be 
readable.
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QuestionAnswer
When connecting 
to a PC, images 
cannot be 
transferred.Is this unit connected to the PC correctly? (P73)
Does the PC recognize this unit properly? (P75)
The pictures cannot 
be printed with 
printers supporting 
PictBridge.Set this unit to the playback mode and then check if 
[Setup]>[Connection (USB)]>[PictBridge] is 
selected in the menu. (P55)
Black belts appear 
on the top and 
bottom of the 
printed pictures.Did you print [Picture] files recorded with the picture 
size set to [HDTV]?
Check the picture size. (P33)
Playing or 
recording do not 
function and the 
screen has frozen.
The LCD Monitor 
stays dark when 
recording in 
[
Picture] mode or 
[MPEG4] mode.Slide the Power Switch to [OFF]. If this unit does not 
turn off, remove and insert the battery, and then turn 
this unit on. If the error persists, remove the battery 
and consult the dealer.
While playing a 
[Voice] file or a 
[Audio] file, the 
LCD Monitor is 
suddenly turned 
off.If this unit is left without operation for about 
10 seconds when playing or recording in [Voice] 
mode or playing in [Audio] mode, the LCD Monitor is 
automatically turned off.
Pressing the [MENU] button turns on the LCD 
Monitor. However, in the case of not conducting any 
operation for about 10 seconds, the LCD Monitor is 
turned off again.
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QuestionAnswer
The clock is not set 
correctly.If you do not use this unit for a long period of time, 
the clock may be reset. When the clock setting 
screen appears, set the clock again.
If you record pictures without the clock setting, the 
date is recorded as [Jan/1/2000 12:00AM].
The retouch 
software does not 
start even if retouch 
files (extension 
“.ped”) are clicked 
on Windows 
Explorer etc.If both the SD Viewer supplied with this unit and 
SD Viewer Ver. 2.1E supplied with SD Multi Camera 
SV-AS10 are installed in the PC and you uninstall 
either of them, the association of retouch files with 
SD Viewer will be disabled. In this case, uninstall 
both versions of SD Viewer and then install the one 
you want to use again.
When this unit is 
connected to the 
PC, the Card 
Access Lamp 
keeps blinking.Did you insert an NTFS-formatted Memory Card 
into this unit? In this case, log on with [Administrator 
(computer administrator)] (or any other user name 
having equivalent rights), right-click the Removable 
Disk icon in [My Computer], and select [Remove]. 
Check that the Card Access Lamp is lit and then 
cancel the connection between this unit and the PC.
[Found New 
Hardware Wizard] 
appears though this 
unit is connected to 
the PC after the 
USB driver is 
properly installed.1Click [Next].
2Confirm whether your device is configured to the 
optimal driver detection setting and click [Next].
3Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive.
4Enter the path as “D:\USB Driver\files” (example 
of D drive assigned as CD-ROM drive).
5Click [Next].
6Click [Next].
7Click [Finish].
After the procedure above, follow the wizard to 
install the hardware.
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