Panasonic Sv Av20u Operating Instructions Manual

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Disconnecting the USB 
Cable safely
If you use Windows XP/2000, remove the USB Cable 
using the following method.
If you use Windows Me/98SE, check that the Memory 
Card Access Lamp is out, then remove the USB 
Cable. (Keep the SD Multi AV Device turned on.)
1Double click the   in task tray.
≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
2Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and 
click [Stop].
3Click [OK].
≥Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the 
cable.
If you no longer need 
software (Uninstall)
1
Select [Start] (>>[Settings]) >>[Control 
Panel].
2Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
3Select the software to be uninstalled and 
click [Change/Remove].
≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS. 
Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
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Constructing a Folder when 
the Memor y Card is used 
with a PC
≥When the Memory Card with data recorded by the 
SD Multi AV Device is inserted into a personal 
computer, folders will be displayed as in the figure.
≥Use the SD-MovieStage Ver.2.0 for operating files in 
the Memory Card.
[DCIM]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) in 
this folder are recorded in the JPEG 
format. ([100-0001] or similar 
indication is displayed on the SD 
Multi AV Device.)
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been 
set to the image are in this folder.
Slide show data created by SD-
MovieStage Ver.2.0 are in this folder. 
(AUTPLAY0.MRK etc.)
[SD_VIDEO]: MPEG4 moving picture is recorded in 
ASF format (MOL001.ASF etc.). It 
can be played back with Windows 
Media Player 6.4 or later. Because of 
small size, this File is well suited for 
transmitting data through a telephone 
line etc. 
[SD_VOICE]: Folder in which the voice data (e.g., 
MOB001.VM1) files are stored.
[SD_AUDIO]: Folder in which the music data (e.g., 
AOB001.SA1) files recorded by the 
SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0 (supplied 
accessory) are stored.



						

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REC OFFPLAY
Others
Charge the built-in batter y 
for maintaining the date 
information
This built-in battery is used for the memory of date 
and time. If [PRESS MENU TO SET CLOCK] is 
displayed when the power is on, the built-in battery 
may be exhausted. Charge using the following 
procedure:
1Take the battery out and plug in the AC 
adaptor. (
l10)
2Turn the power off and leave the SD Multi 
AV Device as it is for approx. 12 hours. 
≥After recharging the built-in battery, adjust the date 
and time. (l17)
≥Even if the built-in battery is not run down, [PRESS 
MENU TO SET CLOCK] is displayed at the time of 
purchase.
After Use
1
Turn off the SD Multi AV Device. (l13)
2Take out the Memory Card. (l11)
3Detach the power supply and retract the 
LCD Monitor
. 
4Put the SD Multi AV Device into the 
Carrying Case.
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Indications
1Operation Mode
:Still picture mode
:Moving picture mode
:Audio mode
:Music mode
2Status Indications
Recording Mode
: Record (l20, 22, 24)
Playback Mode
1: Playback (l21, 23, 25, 26)
;: Pause (l23, 25, 26)
5/6: Cue Playback/Review 
Playback (l21, 23, 25, 26)
(10 times speed with  
k106 / 5 and 60 
times speed with  
k606 / 5)
: Slide show (l21, 32)
:Pausing of Slide show  
(l21, 32)
REVIEW: Checking the Recorded 
Image
ACCESS: Accessing a card
NO CARD: No card
NO FILE: No file
3Flash (l20)
4Image Quality
[PICTURE] mode
: Fine :Normal 
: Economy 
[MPEG4] mode
: Super fine
:Fine
:Normal
:Economy
5Double zoom display
: Double zoom (l20, 22)
6Camera Functions
: Horizontal Stripes 
Reduction Mode (l18)
ª: Backlight Compensation 
Mode (l28)
1: White Balance setting 
(l28)
7Remaining Battery Power [ ]
When the battery power becomes low, 
the indication changes. When the 
battery level indicator indicates  , 
the battery will run out in a few minutes. 
Recharge the battery.   may be 
displayed when the AC Adaptor is used. 
This is normal. (l10)
8Date/Time Indication (l17)
MOL0011h12m34s
R 0h59m 0h12m34s

 
  




 








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9Elapsed time indication
0h00m00s
[REC] mode:
Elapsed recording time
[PLAY] mode: 
Elapsed playback time
10Indication of recordable time and 
recordable number of images
R0:
Number of remaining recordable still 
pictures (Lights in red when it reaches 
zero.)
R 0h00m:
Remaining recordable time for MPEG4 
moving pictures or audio (VOICE) 
(Lights up in red when it reaches 
0h00m.)
11Repeat Playback (l23, 26)
: Repeats all files (all tracks).
: One file (one track)
12File Name (l21, 23, 25, 26)
13DPOF setting (l31)
14File Protection (l30)
15Volume (l27)
16Displayed by the text
[LOW BATTERY]:
The battery may be exhausted. Replace it 
with a fully charged battery or recharge the 
supplied battery.
[NO CARD]:
The Memory Card is not inserted, or the 
Memory Card may not be inserted correctly.
[CARD FULL]:
The memory capacity is fully utilized. Erase 
any unnecessary files or replace it with a 
new Memory Card.
[CARD LOCKED]:
The write-protect switch of the SD Memory 
Card is set to [LOCK] (see page 48).
[CHECK CARD]:
Re-insert the Memory Card. If [CHECK 
CARD] is still displayed, the Memory Card 
is not compatible or applicable. The SD 
Multi AV Device cannot recognize it. Format 
it. (l33)[FILE LOCKED]:
You attempted to execute the erase 
operation on a locked file.
[PLEASE RE-OPERATE]:
Turn off and on the SD Multi AV Device.



						

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Notes & Precautions
ªCautions for Use
When you use your SD Multi AV Device 
on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, 
make sure that no water or moisture 
enters the SD Multi AV Device.
≥Water may cause the SD Multi AV Device 
or Memory Card to malfunction. 
(Irreparable damage may occur.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the SD Multi AV 
Device, wet a soft cloth with tap water, 
wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera 
body carefully. Then, wipe it again 
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
Keep the SD Multi AV Device away from 
magnetized equipment (such as a 
microwave oven, TV, video game 
equipment, etc.).
≥If you use the SD Multi AV Device on or 
near a TV, images or sounds may be 
disturbed due to electromagnetic wave 
radiation.
≥Do not use near a cell phone because 
doing so may cause noise to adversely 
affect the picture and sound.
≥Recording on the Memory Card may be 
damaged, or images may be distorted by 
strong magnetic fields created by 
speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 
by a microprocessor may adversely affect 
the SD Multi AV Device, causing the 
disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the SD Multi AV Device is affected by 
magnetically charged equipment and does 
not function properly, turn off the SD Multi 
AV Device power and detach the Battery 
or AC Adaptor and then connect the 
Battery or AC Adaptor again. Thereafter, 
turn on the SD Multi AV Device power.
Do not use your SD Multi AV Device near 
radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record pictures near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines, 
recorded images or sounds may be 
adversely affected.Do not use the SD Multi AV Device for 
surveillance purposes or other business 
use.
≥If you use the SD Multi AV Device for a 
long period of time, the internal 
temperature increases and, consequently, 
this may cause malfunction.
≥The SD Multi AV Device is not intended for 
business use.
When you use your SD Multi AV Device 
on a beach or similar place, do not let 
sand or fine dust get into the SD Multi AV 
Device.
≥Sand or dust may damage the SD Multi 
AV Device. (Extra care should be taken 
when inserting and removing the Memory 
Card.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the SD Multi AV Device.
≥If the SD Multi AV Device is sprayed with 
such chemicals, its body may be 
deformed and the surface finish may peel 
off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the SD Multi AV Device for a 
long period of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the SD Multi AV Device.
≥The camera body may be deformed and 
the surface finish may peel off.
≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull 
out the AC Main Lead from the AC Main 
socket.
≥Wipe the SD Multi AV Device with a soft 
dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe 
with a cloth that is soaked in detergent 
diluted with water, and afterward, finish 
wiping with a dry cloth.
After use, be sure to take the Memory 
Card out and detach the Battery from the 
SD Multi AV Device or pull out the AC 
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If the Battery is used in an extremely 
cold environment, the Battery may only 
operate for approx. 5 minutes. If the 
Battery becomes extremely hot, a 
protective function may operate, and the 
Battery may become unusable for a 
while.
ªAbout the Lens
≥Do not touch the lens. Wipe the SD Multi 
AV Device with a soft dry cloth when the 
lens becomes unclean.
≥When the Lens is Fogged Up, turn off the 
SD Multi AV Device and leave the SD 
Multi AV Device in this condition for 
approx. 1 hour. When the lens 
temperature becomes close to the 
ambient temperature, the fog disappears 
naturally.
ªAbout the AC Adaptor
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes 
longer than usual.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, 
radio reception may be disturbed. Keep 
the AC Adaptor 1 meter or more away 
from a radio.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Main 
Lead from the AC Main socket.
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor 
and Battery clean at all times.
≥Remove the battery if the device is left 
unused for a long time.
≥The temperature of the SD Multi AV 
Device and the battery may rise while 
charging the battery. Such rise of 
temperature does not indicate a fault.
≥Do not install, remove, plug or unplug the 
battery or power cord while the power is 
on.
ªAbout the LCD Monitor
≥In a place with drastic temperature 
changes, condensation may form on the 
LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
≥If your SD Multi AV Device is extremely 
cold when you turn its power on, the 
image on the LCD Monitor will be slightly 
darker than usual at first. However, as the 
internal temperature increases, it goes 
back to the normal brightness.
ªOptimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion 
battery. Its ability to generate power is 
based upon the chemical reaction that takes 
place inside it. This reaction is susceptible 
to the surrounding temperature and 
humidity, and, if the temperature is too high 
or too low, the operating time of the Battery 
becomes shorter.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Be sure to detach the Battery from the SD 
Multi AV Device. (If it is left attached to the 
SD Multi AV Device, a minute amount of 
current is consumed even when the SD 
Multi AV Device power is off.) If the Battery 
is left attached to the SD Multi AV Device for 
a long time, over discharge takes place. 
The Battery may become unusable after it is 
charged.
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
≥The Battery has a limited life.
≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because 
it may cause an explosion. Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor 
screen featuring a total of approximately 
200,000 pixels. The result is more than 
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. 
However, this is not a malfunction and 
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Always Keep the Terminals of the 
Battery Clean
≥Prevent the terminals from getting clogged 
with dirt, dust, or other substances.
≥If you drop the Battery accidentally, check 
to see if the Battery body and terminals 
are damaged.
≥Attaching a deformed Battery to the SD 
Multi AV Device may damage the SD Multi 
AV Device.
ªNotes on the SD Memory Card 
Write-Protect Switch
≥The SD Memory Card has 
a write-protect switch. 
Sliding the switch to 
[LOCK] prevents the 
contents in the Memory 
Card from deleting 
accidentally.
ªCautions for Storage
Before storing the SD Multi AV Device, 
take the Memory Card out and detach the 
Battery.
Store all the components in a dry place with 
a relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended Temperature:59 to 77oF 
(15 to 25oC), Recommended Humidity:40 to 
60%)
SD Multi AV Device
≥Do not leave the SD Multi AV Device in 
places that expose it to high temperature.
Battery
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the 
Battery.
≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty 
places, the terminals may rust and cause 
malfunctions.≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to 
come in contact with metal objects 
(such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This 
can result in a short circuit or heat 
generation and, if you touch the 
Battery in this condition, you may be 
badly burned.
≥Store the Battery in a completely 
discharged state. To store the Battery for a 
long period of time, we recommend you 
charge it once every year and store it 
again after you completely use up the 
charged capacity.
Memory Card
≥When the Memory Card is being read, do 
not remove the Memory Card, turn off the 
power, or subject it to vibration or impact.
≥Do not leave the Memory Card in places 
where there is high temperature or direct 
sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves 
or static electricity are easily generated.
≥Do not bend or drop the Memory Card. 
The Memory Card or the recorded content 
may be damaged.
≥After use, be sure to remove the Memory 
Card from the SD Multi AV Device.
≥After use, store the supplied SD Memory 
Card in the enclosed bag.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the Memory Card with your fingers. Do not 
allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of 
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ªState of Power Lamp while 
charging
The Power Lamp flashes while charging. 
(Flashes approx. every 2 seconds when 
charging is normal.)
When the Power Lamps flashes more 
quickly or slowly (or turns off), some 
abnormality may have occurred.
The flashing speed suggests the following 
states.
Flashing approx. every 0.5 seconds:
≥The SD Multi AV Device, battery or AC 
adaptor may be defective. Contact your 
nearest Panasonic dealer.
Flashing approx. every 6 seconds:
≥The ambient temperature or that of the 
battery itself is too high or too low. 
Charging proceeds, but will take a longer 
time.
Turning off:
Charging is completed.
If the Power Lamp turns off when charging 
is not completed, the AC Adaptor or the 
Battery is probably defective. Contact your 
nearest Panasonic dealer.
Notes and Hints
ªPower Supply (l10)
≥When the Battery Level Indicator 
indicates [ ], the battery will run 
out in a few minutes. Recharge the 
battery.
≥It takes approx. 120 minutes, maximum 
for full-charging. (The charging times are 
for normal ambient temperature 
(68°F (20° C) /60%). If the Battery is 
charged at a higher or lower temperature, 
the charging time may be longer.)≥The capacities of the recording time/
playback time/still picture storage with a 
supplied, full-charged battery are as 
follows (68°F(20°C) /60%):
The times/number of images listed in the 
above table are approximate.
≥If you disconnect the DC Input Lead or the 
AC Main Lead while charging the Battery, 
Power Lamp flashes several times and 
goes off. For continuing Battery charge, 
wait for approx. 1 minute, and then 
connect the AC Main Lead and the DC 
Input Lead. 
≥It is recommended to set the battery even 
when using the AC adaptor.
≥The main unit becomes hot when it is 
being charged or used. This is normal.
≥When removing the battery, take care not 
to drop it.
≥When the SD Multi AV Device is turned 
on, do not attach or remove the battery, or 
plug the power cord in or out.ªInserting a Memory Card (l11 )
≥While the Card Access Lamp is on, the 
following operations should not be 
attempted: (Such action will damage the 
Memory Card, cause loss of recorded 
data and cause the SD Multi AV Device to 
malfunction.) 
-Remove or insert the Memory Card.
-Remove the battery or unplug the power 
cable.
-Apply vibration or shock.
≥An SD Memory Card can be used for this 
SD Multi AV Device.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the Memory Card with your fingers. 
Number of Recordable Still Pictures 
(PICTURE)1200
Maximum Continuous Recording Time 
(MPEG4)90 min.
Maximum Continuous Voice 
Recording Time (VOICE) 180 min.
Maximum Continuous Music Playback 
Time (MUSIC) 
(When the [POWER SAVE] function is 
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≥Electrical noise, static electricity or failure 
of the SD Multi AV Device or the Memory 
Card may damage the Memory Card or 
erase the data stored on the Memory 
Card. It is recommended to save 
important data onto a personal computer.
≥Some cards may pop out when they are 
removed.
ªUsing the LCD Monitor (l12)
≥Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor 
beyond ranges described in these 
operating instructions will damage the SD 
Multi AV Device.
≥Do not carry or store the SD Multi AV 
Device with the LCD Monitor facing 
upward. Otherwise, the LCD Monitor may 
be damaged.
≥When the LCD Monitor is closed with its 
display section facing outward, operation 
with the Multi-function Button or [MENU] 
Button is disabled.
≥The LCD Monitor may 
appear on the video to be 
recorded at some monitor 
set angles. Even if the 
LCD Monitor may not be 
viewed through the lens, 
it may appear if the video 
is viewed on a personal computer or if it is 
printed.
ªUsing the Earphones (l12)
≥Use the earphones supplied or one with a 
cord of 10 ft. (3 m) or less.
≥If the earphones are attached, the sound 
will not be output from the speaker. 
ªTurning the Power On/Selecting 
Operation Modes (l13)
≥If the SD Multi AV Device is not used for 
10 minutes or longer, the power is 
automatically turned off. Set the Power/
Mode Switch to [OFF] and turn it back on.
ªUsing the Menu Screen (l14)
≥To abort the setting, press the [MENU] 
Button.≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot 
record or play back. 
≥The menu screen does not appear during 
recording.
ªSetting Date and Time (l17)
≥The built-in battery sustains the operation 
of the clock.
≥The clock might cause a deviation from 
the correct date and/or time, so be sure to 
check the current date and/or time before 
recording. 
≥If the [PRESS MENU TO SET CLOCK] 
indicator is displayed, set the date and 
time after the battery has charged. (l43)
ªSetting the Power Supply 
Frequency (l18)
≥This setting may not completely suppress 
the horizontal stripes.
≥If this mode is used for outdoor recording, 
the entire image on the screen (or 
recording images) may be tinged with 
white.
≥This mode cannot be set or released while 
recording.
≥Irrespective of the setting, the horizontal 
stripes may appear in the following cases.
-When using the SD Multi AV Device to 
record pictures under a lighting 
instrument such as a high-frequency 
fluorescent lamp:
-When using the SD Multi AV Device to 
record a lighting instrument such as a 
fluorescent lamp:
≥It is not possible to use Backlight 
Compensation Mode when this mode is 
activated.
≥The SD Multi AV Device adjusts the 
brightness by varying the shutter speed. 
However, the shutter speed is fixed in this 
mode so the brightness cannot be 
adjusted in this mode.