Panasonic Sv As3 Operating Instructions Manual

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≥The card suitable for this unit is SD Memory Card. (MultiMediaCard 
is not suitable.)
≥We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card.
∫About SD Memory Card (supplied)
≥The SD Memory Card is a small, lightweight and 
removable external card. The SD Memory Card is 
equipped with a write-protect switch 1 that can 
inhibit writing and formatting. (When the switch is 
moved towards the LOCK side, it is not possible to 
write or delete data on the card and format it. When 
the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.)
≥Pictures recorded onto the SD Memory Card can be played on 
Panasonic DVD Video Recorder with a SD Memory Card slot, etc. 
(Depending on the file, pictures cannot be played in some cases.)
≥Motion images (MPEG4 format) recorded with DVD Video Recorder 
can be played on this unit.
 [MPEG4] files (ASF format) recorded by this unit may not be played 
on a Panasonic MPEG4 motion image player. In this case, the files 
may be played by installing SD Viewer 3.4E for D-snap in the 
CD-ROM (supplied) and converting the files using [MPEG4 
Conver ter].
 The available recording methods (file formats) vary depending on the 
model. For details on the available models, recording methods, etc., 
carefully check the catalogue, the website or the operating 
instructions of the equipment.
Suitable Card
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∫Body
1Lens
2 Strap Attachment
3 Microphone (P30)
4 Self-timer Lamp (P38)
5 Flash
6 LCD Monitor (P93)
7 Jog Ball (P20)
 It is used for setting the menu, playing 
files, zooming, etc.
 It blinks (lights) in red (Recording Mode) 
or green (Playback Mode) when you 
switch the mode, operate the menu or 
turn this unit on.
8 Shutter Button [¥] (P29)
9 Volume Button [s/r] (P46)
10 Power/Charge/Card Access Lamp 
(P18)
11 MODE Button [MODE] (P20)
 It is also used to prevent operation 
mistakes during playback in [Voice] or 
[Audio] mode. (P64)
12 MENU Button [MENU] (P20) It is also used to display the shortcut 
Menu. (P26)
13 Buzzer The operational sounds emerge from the 
speaker.
14 DC Input Terminal [DC IN 4.8V] (P16)
15 Power Switch (P18)
16 Record/Playback Mode Switch
[ / ] (P19, 28, 43)
17 Terminal (remote controller) [ ]
18 USB Terminal [USB] (P55, 73)
Controls Layout
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3
4
6
7
8
9
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15
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12
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18
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19 Battery Lock [OPEN] (P14)
20 Card Slot (P15)
21 Card/Battery Door (P14)
22 Lock Release Lever (P15)
23 Battery Slot (P15)
∫Remote Controller (P29, 63) 
1 Stereo Earphone Socket
2 Volume Button [sVO Lr]
3 Playback/Stop Button [1/∫]
Shutter Button [¥]
4 Fast-forward Button [9]
5 Fast-rewind Button [:]
6 Hold Switch [1HOLD]
 It locks buttons on the remote controller.7 Equaliser Button [EQ]
∫Stereo Earphones (P62)
≥When you use earphone, be sure to 
connect to the remote controller (supplied).
≥If you use earphones other than the stereo 
earphones (supplied), use 6.6 ft. (2 m) or 
less length of earphones (10 ft. (3 m) or 
less including the remote controller).
1 Stereo Earphones (supplied)
2 Remote Controller (supplied)
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23
2221
19
2
3
4
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7
1
1
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1Open the Card/Battery Door at the bottom of this unit.
 Release the lock and then open the Door while sliding it.
2Insert/remove the battery or the card.
 Read the next page carefully.
3Close the Card/Battery Door.
 Close the Door and then lock it while sliding.
≥Never open the Card/Battery Door during the access. (P18) 
Otherwise, the data on the card may be damaged.
≥When the Card/Battery Door cannot be completely closed, remove 
the card or battery once and then insert it again.
≥When you are not going to use the SD Multi Camera for a long time, 
remove the battery.
≥Do not use the supplied battery for other equipment.
≥Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries 
(CGA-S302A/1B).
Inserting/Removing the Battery or the Card
Be sure to turn this unit off before the following operations.
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∫When inserting the card/battery
Confirm the direction of the battery and the card.
Insert the battery fully into the slot with the Battery Lock 1 lowered. 
Make sure if the Battery Lock is hooked on the Battery 2.
≥Place the battery with the label side upward. A
≥Insert the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow. B
3Label4Notch
 Insert the card/battery fully and firmly.
(The card clicks if it is fully inser ted.)
 Do not touch the connecting terminal on the rear of the card.
 If the Battery Lock is not hooked on the battery or you have difficulty 
in closing the Card/Battery Door, the battery may be inserted in the 
wrong direction. Pull the battery out with the Battery Lock unlocked 
and check the direction of the battery.
∫When removing the card/battery
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A
B24 3
2
1
1
Point the bottom of the unit 
downwards with the Door open. Lift 
the Battery Lock 1, then remove the 
battery. Press the card until it 
clicks and then pull out 
the card.
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1Connect the power plug of the AC adaptor to the 
electrical outlet and connect the DC plug to this unit.
 The Charge Lamp 1 blinks and the charging starts.
 When charging is completed (the battery is fully charged in about 
160 minutes), the charge lamp turns off.
Charging the Battery
Be sure to turn this unit off before charging the battery. (When this 
unit is turned on, the battery cannot be charged.) Use the AC adaptor 
supplied for this unit.
≥When the SD Multi Camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. 
Charge the battery before use.
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∫Charging time and the number of recordable pictures/
time (per battery) 
≥Temperature: 73oF (23oC)/Humidity: 50%
≥Using the supplied battery and SD Memory Card (256 MB/
RP-SDH256VE1)
≥CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products 
Association”.
≥The times (numbers) shown above may vary depending on the 
condition.
≥The optional battery pack CGA-S302A/1B is also available.
∫Environment for charging
≥Charge the battery under temperature of 50–95oF (10–35oC). (The 
temperature of the battery should be the same.)
≥When the battery is normally charged, the charge lamp blinks about 
once every 2 seconds. (It turns on about 1 second and turns off 
about 1 second.) If the charge lamp blinks faster than above, this is a 
malfunction. Refer to P88 for countermeasures for this case.
Charging timeApprox. 160 minutes
The number of 
recordable 
pictures[Picture]Approx. 260 pictures
(Recording conditions by CIPA standards)
Continuous 
recording time [MPEG4]Approx. 140 minutes
When the supplied 
stereo earphones 
are used
Continuous 
playback time [MPEG4]Approx. 300 minutes
[Audio]Approx. 40 hours
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≥The battery becomes warm during and after charging. The SD Multi 
Camera also becomes warm during the operation, however, it is not 
a malfunction.
≥When you do not use this unit, disconnect the DC plug from this unit 
and disconnect the AC adaptor from the electrical outlet.
1Slide the Power Switch to [ON].
 This unit is turned off when you slide the Power Switch to [OFF].
∫Power/Charge/Card Access Lamp 1
 When the Power/Charge/Card Access Lamp is blinking, do not turn 
the power off or remove the battery or card. Otherwise, the card or its 
contents may be damaged, or the SD Multi Camera may not work 
properly.
 The Power/Charge/Card Access Lamp also blinks when charging the 
battery (P16).
Turning This Unit On
LightingThis unit is turned on. (The Power/Charge/Card 
Access Lamp is turned off when this unit is turned 
off.)
BlinkingThis unit is accessing the card.
(For recognizing/recording/reading/deleting, etc.)
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∫Battery indicator
≥It is displayed on the LCD Monitor (P93) when this unit is turned on.
≥As the remaining battery power is decreased, the indicator is 
changed as >>(blinking). When the indicator 
is shown as  (blinking), the battery will be exhausted in a few 
minutes. Charge the battery.
≥The indication of the remaining battery power may be increased or 
decreased depending on each mode. Check the indicator every time 
you switch the mode.
≥If the battery is excessively discharged, the message “INSERT 
BATTERY” may appear even if the battery is inserted in this unit or 
the USB connection with the PC may not be possible. Charge the 
battery before use.
1Slide the Record/Playback Mode Switch to the desired 
mode.
 [ ]: When recording
 [ ]: When playing files recorded on the card
Switching the Mode
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2Press the [MODE] button 1, and then roll the Jog Ball 
2 to select the mode.
– The selected icon is enlarged.
 When the [MODE] button is tapped without a card in this unit, the 
demonstration mode (P92) is activated.
3Press the Jog Ball to set.
 Refer to P28 for the modes in the recording mode and refer to P43 
for the modes in the playback mode.
1Press the [MENU] button 1.
– The menu screen appears.
How to Set the Menu
Turn this unit on and select the desired mode beforehand. (P18–19)
The available items depends on the mode.
Picture Picture
EXITEXITMPEG4 MPEG4
1
2
EXIT MENU
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