Panasonic Sv Av20u Operating Instructions Manual

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Inser ting a Memor y Card
An SD Memory Card can be used for this SD Multi AV 
Device.
1Hold the Memory Card placing the cut off 
corner 
1 at the front with the label 2 
facing up, and then insert it fully into the 
Memory Card Slot horizontally.
≥Turn off the SD Multi AV Device before inserting 
a Card.
ªRemoving the Memory Card
Slide the Card Eject Lever 3 to remove the 
Memory Card and pull it out. 
Attaching the Hand Strap
1
Pass the shorter loop of the Hand Strap 
through the Strap Holder.
2Pass...

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Using the LCD Monitor
Record and play the video image while viewing the 
LCD Monitor.
1Put your finger on the groove 1 to open 
the LCD Monitor.
2Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according 
to the desired recording/playing angle.
≥The LCD Monitor can rotate up to the angles 
illustrated. 
1 : Up to 120
° maximum
2 : Up to 180
° maximum
3 : Up to 90
° maximum
Using the Ear phones
1
Plug the Earphone Terminal into the [ ] 
terminal. 
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Tur ning the Power On/
Selecting Operation Modes
Select a desired mode on the mode selection screen.
1Set the Power/Mode Switch to [PLAY] or 
[REC].
≥The SD Multi AV Device is turned on.
2Set to [REC] to select Record Mode.
Set to [PLAY] to select Play Mode.
3Press the [MODE] Button to select a 
Operation Mode.
≥Every time the [MODE] Button is pressed, the 
Operation Mode changes as followed.
≥After several seconds, only icons are displayed.
 
1
ªAbout the Operation Modes
Seven operation modes are...

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MENU
INITIAL SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
RETURN
SETUP MENU
 QUALITYFINE
BEEP SOUNDOFF
FLASHOFF
EXIT
MENU
AC MAINS
RETURN
INITIAL SETUP
CARD FORMAT
50Hz
CLOCK SET
1
2
Using the Menu Screen
Allows the functions usable in the selected mode to 
be set from the menu.
1Select a desired mode. (l13)
2Press the [MENU] Button.
≥The menu in the selected mode is displayed.
3Press the UP/DOWN side of the Multi-
function Button to select a desired item.
4Press the [1SET] Button.
5For selecting an item, press the UP/
DOWN...

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List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation 
purposes only, and they are different from the actual 
Menus.
ªREC MODE
1Still Picture Record Menu
Picture quality [QUALITY] (l20)
Flash setting [FLASH] (l20)
Beep sound [BEEP SOUND]
When it is set to [ON], beeps for confirmation or 
alarm.
Initial setup [INITIAL SETUP] 1
Display setup [DISPLAY SETUP] 2
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
2MPEG4 Moving Picture Record Menu
Moving picture quality [MPEG4 MODE] (l22)
Beep sound [BEEP SOUND]...

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CARD EDITINGDISPLAY SETUPRETURN
SETUP MENU
REPEATSCREEN
BEEP SOUND
FULLALL
OFF
CARD EDITINGDISPLAY SETUP
RETURN
P.SLIDE SHOW
BEEP SOUNDON
RETURN
SETUP MENUBEEP SOUNDERASE ALL FILES
FILE PROTECTIONON
DISPLAYON   
DISPLAY SETUPRETURN
SETUP MENU
POWER SAVE
BEEP SOUND
ON ALL
ON
REPEATSELECT PLAYLIST
DPOF CHECKING
RETURN
CARD EDITINGERASE ALL FILES
FILE PROTECTION
DPOF RESETTING
DEFAULT PLAYLIST
PLAYLIST-1
PLAYLIST-2
PLAYLIST-3
SELECT PLAYLIST
SETUP MENU




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2
2
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
MENU
EXIT...

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REC
OFFPLAY
INITIAL SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
RETURN
SETUP MENU
 QUALITYFINE
BEEP SOUNDOFF
FLASHOFF
EXIT
MENU
Setting Date and Time
At the time of purchase of the SD Multi AV Device, the 
date and time are not set ([PRESS MENU TO SET 
CLOCK] is displayed). First, set the date and time, 
then use the SD Multi AV Device.
1Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC]. 
2Press the [MENU] Button.
3Select [INITIAL SETUP] and press the 
[1SET] Button.
4Select [CLOCK SET] and press the 
[1SET] Button.
5Select [YEAR] and...

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REC
OFFPLAY
Setting the Power Supply 
Frequency
Set the power supply frequency before using the SD 
Multi AV Device. The power supply frequency is 
different depending on the country or region.
Adjustment of the frequency will help reduce the 
appearance of horizontal stripes consisting of light 
and dark patterns under fluorescent lighting.
1Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC]. 
(l13)
2Press the [MENU] Button.
3Select [INITIAL SETUP] and press the 
[1SET] Button.
4Set [AC MAINS] to [50Hz] or [60Hz]....

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Adjusting Brightness and 
Color Level on the LCD 
Monitor
LCD Brightness [BRIGHTNESS]
It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD 
screen.
LCD Color Level [COLOR]
It adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD 
screen.
1Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC] and 
set the operation mode to [PICTURE] or 
[MPEG4].
2Press the [MENU] Button.
3Select [DISPLAY SETUP] and press the 
[1SET] Button.
4Select [BRIGHTNESS] or [COLOR].
5Press the LEFT/RIGHT side of the Multi-
function Button for...

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Basic Functions
Recording Still Pictures
Records still pictures. 
1Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC] and 
set the operation mode to [PICTURE].
2Press the [MENU] Button.
3Set [QUALITY] to desired picture quality.
≥Select one of [FINE], [NORMAL], or 
[ECONOMY].
4To use the flash, Set [FLASH] to [ON] or 
[AUTO].
≥In a dark place,   will be displayed and the 
Flash will be available when it is set to [AUTO].
≥Set [FLASH] to [OFF] to inactivate the Flash.
5Press the [MENU] Button.
6Press the Recording...