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 the big loop of the Strap through 
the small loop. CAUTION
Danger 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.
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CARD EJECT
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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. 
1,2
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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.
 
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ªAbout the Operation Modes
Seven operation modes are provided as follows.
≥Still picture (JPEG format still picture) record mode 
(l20)
≥Still picture (JPEG format still picture) play mode 
(l21)
≥Moving picture (MPEG4 format) record mode 
(l22)
≥Moving picture (MPEG4 format) play mode (l23)
≥Sound (VOICE format) record mode (l24)
≥Sound (VOICE format) play mode (l25)
≥Music (MPEG2-AAC/MP3 format) play mode (l26) [REC] mode
[PICTURE]l[MPEG4]l[VOICE]l[PICTURE]
[PLAY] mode
[PICTURE]l[MPEG4]l[VOICE]l[MUSIC]l
[PICTURE]
REC
OFFPLAY
MODE
2
3
1
REC
OFFPLAY
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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 side of the Multi-function Button 
to select a desired item and then press 
the LEFT/RIGHT side to set the item. 
1
For conducting an item, press the UP/
DOWN side of the Multi-function Button 
to select a desired item and then press 
the [1SET] Button. 
2
6Press the [MENU] Button.
≥Menu screen disappears, and the selected item 
is now being set.
≥Press the [MENU] Button when playing back the 
moving picture, still picture or sound to edit the file 
being played back.
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4
6
INITIAL SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
RETURN
SETUP MENU
 QUALITYFINE
BEEP SOUNDOFF
FLASHOFF
EXIT
MENU
MENU
MENU
REC OFFPLAY
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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]
Initial setup [INITIAL SETUP]
Display setup [DISPLAY SETUP]
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
3Voice Record Menu
Initial setup [INITIAL SETUP]
Display [DISPLAY]
When it is set to [ON], superimposed indications 
such as playback status and picture quality will be 
displayed.
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
Sub-Menu for [REC] Mode
1Initial setup [INITIAL SETUP]
AC mains [AC MAINS] (l18)
Clock setting [CLOCK SET] (l17)
Card format [CARD FORMAT] (l33)
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
2Display setup [DISPLAY SETUP]
Display [DISPLAY]
When it is set to [ON], superimposed indications 
such as playback status and picture quality will be 
displayed.
Brightness [BRIGHTNESS] (l19)
Color level [COLOR] (l19)
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
INITIAL SETUPDISPLAY SETUPRETURN
SETUP MENUMPEG4 MODEFINEBEEP SOUNDON
INITIAL SETUPDISPLAY
RETURN
SETUP MENU
OFF
AC MAINS
RETURN
INITIAL SETUP
CARD FORMAT
60HzCLOCK SET
RETURN
DISPLAY SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY
COLOR
OFF
INITIAL SETUPDISPLAY SETUPRETURN
SETUP MENU QUALITYFINE
BEEP SOUNDOFF
FLASH




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2
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
MENU
EXIT
MENU
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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
MENU
EXIT
MENU
ªPLAY MODE
1Still Picture Playback Menu
Beep sound setting [BEEP SOUND] (l15)
Card editing [CARD EDITING] 1
Display setup [DISPLAY SETUP] (l15)
P.Slide show [P.SLIDE SHOW] (l32)
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
2MPEG4 Moving Picture Playback Menu
Playback size [SCREEN] (l23)
MPEG4 repeat [REPEAT] (l23)
Beep sound [BEEP SOUND] (l15)
Card editing [CARD EDITING]
Display setup [DISPLAY SETUP] (l15)
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
3Voice Playback Menu
Beep sound [BEEP SOUND] (l15)
Erase all files [ERASE ALL FILES] (l29)
File protection [FILE PROTECTION] (l30)
Display [DISPLAY]
When it is set to [ON], superimposed indications 
such as playback status and picture quality will be 
displayed.
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
4Music Playback Menu
Select playlist [SELECT PLAYLIST] 2 (l27)
Music repeat [REPEAT] (l26)
Power save [POWER SAVE]
When it is set to [ON], the LCD Monitor is turned 
off  in approx. 5 seconds after playing a music file.
Beep sound setting [BEEP SOUND] (l15)
Display setup [DISPLAY SETUP] (l15)
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
Sub-Menu for [PLAY] Mode
1Card Editing [CARD EDITING]
Erase all files [ERASE ALL FILES] (l29)
File protection [FILE PROTECTION] (l30)
DPOF check [DPOF CHECKING] (l31)
DPOF reset [DPOF RESETTING] (l31)
Return to the previous screen [RETURN]
2Select Playlist [SELECT PLAYLIST]
Default playlist [DEFAULT PLAYLIST] (l27)
Playlist [PLAYLIST] (l27)



						

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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 press the LEFT/RIGHT 
side of the Multi-function Button to set a 
desired value, and select [MONTH].
6In the same way, set [MONTH], [DAY], 
[HOUR], [MINUTE] to a desired value.
7Press the [MENU] Button.
≥When the built-in battery has been exhausted, set 
the date and time after the battery has charged. 
(l43)
1
2
3
4
RETURN
INITIAL SETUP
CARD FORMAT
60Hz
CLOCK SET
EXIT
MENU
AC MAINS
5,6
7
MENU
MENU
RETURN
CLOCK SET
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
HOUR
MINUTE2003
DEC
15
PM 8
14
EXIT
MENU



						

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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].
ªTo Reduce the Appearance of 
Horizontal Stripes Consisting of Light 
and Dark Patterns
If adjustment of the frequency does not have much 
effect on reducing horizontal stripes, operate the SD 
Multi AV Device as follows. (for MPEG4 mode and 
PICTURE mode)
1Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC]. 
(l13)
2Press [ ] for approx. 1 second.
≥The [ ]  Indication appears when the 
horizontal stripes reduction function is activated.
To Release this mode
Press [ ] again.
≥Turning the power off will release this mode.
4
AC MAINS
RETURN
INITIAL SETUP
CARD FORMAT
60Hz
CLOCK SET
EXIT
MENU
1
2
INITIAL SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
RETURN
SETUP MENU
 QUALITYFINE
BEEP SOUNDOFF
FLASHOFF
EXIT
MENU
1
2REC
OFFPLAY
MENU
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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 adjustment.
≥If [BRIGHTNESS] is selected, the brightness 
can be increased by moving the [3] to the right.
≥If [COLOR] is selected, the color can become 
darker by moving the [3] to the right.
6Press the [MENU] Button.
≥The [MENU] screen disappears. (If left unused 
for approx. 5 seconds, the display will 
automatically revert to the [DISPLAY SETUP] 
screen.)
≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded 
images.
INITIAL SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
RETURN
SETUP MENU
 QUALITYFINE
BEEP SOUNDOFF
FLASHOFF
EXIT
MENU
BRIGHTNESS
4
5
6
MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
DISPLAY
COLOR
OFF
EXIT
MENU
2MENU
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REC
OFFPLAYMODE



						

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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 Start/Stop Button.
≥The still image is recorded on the Memory Card.
ªTo Double the Image Size
Press [2k] for approx. 1 second 1.
≥Press [2k] again to turn back to the normal size.
ªTo Check the Recorded Image 
immediately 
Press the [1SET] Button 2.
≥The recorded image displays for 5 seconds.
≥The [REVIEW] Indication is displayed.
≥Press the [MENU] Button when the checking display 
appears to show [ERASE CARD FILE] display. 
Select [YES] and press the [1SET] Button to 
delete the image.
PICTURE
INITIAL SETUP
DISPLAY SETUP
RETURN
SETUP MENU
 QUALITYFINE
BEEP SOUNDOFF
FLASHOFF
EXIT
MENU
1
2
 2
3,4
REC
OFFPLAYMODE
MENUMENU
5MENU
6
1
2
REVIEW