Panasonic Sv Av20u Operating Instructions Manual
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51 ªRecording Still Pictures (l20) ≥The image size is 640 t 480 (VGA). ≥If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the image content. ≥The available range of the Flash is approximately 2.7-4 ft. (80 to 120 cm) in a dark place. ≥Record the subject approx. 1.7 ft. (50 cm) away from it. ≥If there are 7 files or more to be displayed in the index picture screen, each press of the left (or right) multi-function button makes the previous (or next) page appear. ≥Double zooming degrades the picture quality. ≥If the number of remaining recordable pictures is 10,000 or more, the indication will be “9999”. ≥ flashes immediately after the Flash is used to indicate that pictures cannot be recorded. Wait until it stops flashing. ≥For recording a portrait still picture, a recording button for portrait taking is provided for your convenience. With SD- MovieStage Ver.2.0, a portrait picture can be converted into a landscape picture on the personal computer.≥The following table shows still image storage capacity for each image quality settings: The numbers shown in the above table are approximate and may vary depending on picture content. ªPlaying back Still Pictures (l21) ≥The image data files recorded on the Memory Card with the SD Multi AV Device conform to the DCF (Design rules for Camera Files system) universal standard stipulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology industries Association). ªRecording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) (l22) ≥If the moving picture is recorded again after stopping recording, it will be saved as another file. ≥Double zooming degrades the picture quality. ≥Record the subject approx. 1.7 ft. (50 cm) away from it. ≥The MPEG4 moving pictures can be recorded in any mode, but moving pictures recorded in the [SUPER FINE], [FINE] or [NORMAL] mode may not be played on other Panasonic digital video cameras. The message [PUSH THE RESET SWITCH] may be displayed on some Panasonic digital video cameras in such a case. This is not a fault of the SD Multi AV Device. FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 8MB 45 95 190 16 MB 100 200 400 32 MB 220 440 880 64 MB 440 880 1760 128 MB 880 1760 3520 256 MB 1760 3520 7040 512 MB 3520 7040 14080
52 ≥The MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in the [ECONOMY] mode may not be played, if it was a short recording (4 seconds or shorter). ≥The sounds recorded will be in monaural. ≥The recorded data can be played back on Windows Media Player. ≥If MPEG4 moving pictures recorded by the SD Multi AV Device are played back on a personal computer, etc., a black belt may appear at the top and bottom of the pictures. ≥Playing back MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in the [SUPER FINE] mode is not guaranteed for digital devices other than this SD Multi AV Device. ≥MPEG4 moving pictures of the [SUPER FINE] mode cannot be recorded in the MultiMediaCard. ≥The capacities of the recording time for MPEG4 files are as follows: The times listed in the above table are approximate. ªPlaying Back Moving Pictures (MPEG4) (l23) ≥Files are numbered hexadecimally. ≥The file format supported by this SD Multi AV Device is ASF. (Some ASF formatted files may not be played back.) ≥When a moving picture is played back, a mosaic may appear or some frames may be missing; but this is normal.≥If there are 7 files or more on the index picture screen, each press of the left (or right) of the multi-function button makes the previous (or next) page appear. ≥Fast forward or fast backward will be reset to normal playback on the next file. ≥In the index picture screen, the first frame for the pictures is displayed. (For example, if the first frame is painted in black as a whole, a black screen will be displayed.) ≥MPEG4 files recorded by another device or another application may not be played back. Files recorded on the SD Multi AV Device may not be played back on another movie camera or the file size may not be displayed correctly. ≥When playing back a picture recorded by other equipment, picture size may differ. ≥Music playback is not possible with a MultiMediaCard. ªRecording Voice (Voice Recording Function) (l24) ≥The screen shows a simple black background. ≥The sounds recorded will be in monaural. ≥The indexes of the recording time for Voice files are as follows: The times listed in the above table are approximations. ªHearing the Voice Recorded (Voice Playback) (l25) ≥The screen shows a simple black background. ≥Fast forward (or fast backward) will be reset to normal playback at the beginning of the next file. SUPER FINEFINE NORMALECONOMY 8 MB 1 min. 2 min. 3 min. 8 min. 16 MB 2 min. 5 min. 8 min. 18 min. 32 MB 4 min. 10 min. 17 min. 37 min. 64 MB 8 min. 20 min. 35 min. 1 h 15 min. 128 MB 17 min. 42 min. 1 h 10 min.2 h 30 min. 256 MB 35 min. 1 h 25 min.2 h 20 min.5 h 00 min. 512 MB 1 h 10 min.2 h 50 min.4 h 40 min.10 h 10 min. 8MB 25 min.128 MB 8h 30 min. 16 MB 58 min.256 MB 17h 30 min. 32 MB 2h 00 min.512 MB 35h 00 min. 64 MB 4h 00 min.
53 ªListening to Music (Music Playback) (l26) ≥Only the MPEG2-AAC and MP3 data recorded using SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0 (supplied accessory) are applicable to play on your SD Multi AV Device. ≥This SD Multi AV Device alone does not allow tracks to be recorded or deleted. ≥Refer to the PDF manual of the SD- Jukebox Ver.3.0 as for Recording Music file and Playlist. ≥If there is no Music file, [SELECT PLAYLIST] screen on the menu is not displayed. ≥If [POWER SAVE] has been set to [ON] on the menu, the LCD Monitor will be turned off approx. 5 seconds after playback and the SD Multi AV Device will be turned off approx. 30 seconds after stopping. Turn the power [OFF], then turn it on again. ≥If the still picture associated by the SD- Jukebox Ver.3.0 is large (volume), it may take a longer time to be displayed than expected. ≥If there are two or more still pictures associated by the SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0, only the first still picture will be displayed. ≥Even if a still picture has been associated by the SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0, it may not be played back on the SD Multi AV Device, depending on the still picture type. ≥A title, an artist name or the [PLAYLIST] may not be displayed in some cases. ≥All music files are locked. ≥Using its Formatting Function, all the data on an SD Memory Card can be erased. ≥MP3 is the abbreviation for MPEG1 Audio Layer3. ≥Normal MP3 files cannot be played back. Use the data created with SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0. ≥Some MP3 or MPEG2-AAC files which were written with SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0 may not be played back. ≥The bit rates (recommended) supported are 64 kbps, 96 kpbs or 128 kbps for both the MPEG2-AAC and MP3 files.≥WMA data cannot be played back.ªAdjusting the Volume (l27) ≥The L/R indication on the earphones represents Left/Right. ≥When checking the sound which is being recorded, volume adjustment is not available. ªBacklight Compensation Function (l28) ≥When the Backlight Compensation Function is activated, the entire screen becomes brighter. ≥Turning the power off will release this function. ≥It is not possible to use Horizontal Stripes Reduction Mode and to adjust White Balance when this mode is activated. ≥The backlight may not be sufficiently compensated for in dark places. ≥The Backlight Compensation Function cannot be set or released while recording. ªAdjusting White Balance (l28) ≥You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance adjustment manually under weak illumination. (In this case, the [1] Indication flashes.) ≥Turning the power off will release the adjusted White Balance setting. ≥This mode cannot be set or released while recording. ≥It is not possible to use Horizontal Stripes Reduction Mode and Backlight Compensation Function when this mode is activated. ≥The White Balance may not be adjusted in dark places. ≥Adjustment of White Balance is effective under the following conditions. -When recording under reddish lighting (halogen light bulb, incandescent light bulb, etc.). -When recording a picture of mono-tone color. -When recording under multiple light sources.
54 ªErasing the Files Recorded on a Memory Card (l29) ≥Erased files cannot be restored. ≥This SD Multi AV Device cannot erase any music files (MP3 and MPEG2-AAC). ≥The files recorded in the Voice Record mode are automatically locked. Release the lock to erase them. ≥Do not erase the Voice files recorded with this SD Multi AV Device using other devices. ≥A locked file cannot be erased. Release the lock to erase them. ≥No files can be erased if the write protect switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. ≥If a file is erased on the SD Multi AV Device, the DPOF information set by another camera may also be erased. ≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on the SD Multi AV Device may be erased. ≥Erasing many files may take a little time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out. ≥Recorded voice data always has serial numbers even after an arbitrary file is deleted. For example, if [100]TRACK003 is deleted, the current [100]TRACK004 will change into [100]TRACK003 and the files that follow will also change accordingly. ≥Do not turn the power off or remove the Memory Card while a file is being deleted. Otherwise, the Memory Card may be damaged. ≥Delete audio (VOICE) files on the SD Multi AV Device. ªProtecting files (File Protection) (l30) ≥Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the Memory Card is formatted. ≥Any music files (MPEG2-AAC and MP3) cannot be locked or unlocked.≥Files recorded by Voice Recording Functions are automatically locked (to prevent accidental erasure). ≥The File Protection carried out by this SD Multi AV Device is only effective for this SD Multi AV Device. ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format the Memory Card. If it is moved back, you can. ≥Locking/Unlocking many files may take a little time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out. ªWriting Printing Data on a Memory Card (DPOF Setting) (l31) ≥DPOF is the abbreviation of Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is used to select images you want to print. DPOF can only be used with products that support this feature. ≥The number of prints can be set from 0 to 99. ≥This SD Multi AV Device may not recognize the DPOF set by another type of device. ≥DPOF-setting many files may take a little time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out. ªPlaying back still pictures one by one (P.Slide Show) (l32) ≥Playback time may take longer than usual depending on the picture. ≥If the P. Slide show data is not recorded on the Memory Card, the display reverts to the picture index screen. ≥The time for the Slide show set by SD- MovieStage Ver.2.0 is not applied to the SD Multi AV Device.
55 ªFormatting the Memory Card (l33) ≥Normally, it is not necessary to format the Memory Card. ≥If the Memory Card performance becomes unstable (recording or playback fails, etc.), try to format it. ≥If a message to prompt you to check the Memory Card comes up, it will be necessary to format it in order to use it on the SD Multi AV Device. ≥By formatting, all data stored in the Memory Card (e.g., still pictures, MPEG4 moving pictures, voice data, music data) are erased. ≥Format the Memory Card on the SD Multi AV Device or on the SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0 (supplied). A Memory Card formatted on a machine other than the SD Multi AV Device may not be used. A Memory Card formatted on the SD Multi AV Device may not be used on other machines. Format a Memory Card on the machine on which it is used. ≥Particularly for a Memory Card containing music files, check in the Memory Card using SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0, with which the music files were recorded, then format it. (For details, read the PDF-format manual for SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0.) ≥Do not use the personal computer (Explorer) to format it. Otherwise, it may not be recognized by the SD Multi AV Device. ≥If the write protection switch of the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK], data cannot be erased. ≥When the Memory Card is formatted, the files will be deleted, even if files are locked. ≥As formatting erases all the data, save the necessary data on a personal computer, etc. beforehand. ≥Format may take a little time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out. ªConnecting with the PC (l40) ≥To erase pictures that you recorded on the Memory Card by using the SD Multi AV Device, be sure to erase them on the SD Multi AV Device or SD-MovieStage Ver.2.0, not on a personal computer (the explorer, etc.). ≥You may not be able to properly play back on the SD Multi AV Device after editing the recorded data or changing the image data on a personal computer. ≥Moving Picture format (MPEG4) that can be played back on the SD Multi AV Device is ASF. (Depending on the file, it may not be able to be played back even if it is in ASF format.) ≥When you operate the SD Multi AV Device using its buttons, pull out the USB cable. (The SD Multi AV Device cannot be operated in the [PC ACCESSING] mode.) ≥Use only the supplied USB cable. ≥Do not remove the AC adaptor when the SD Multi AV Device is connected to the personal computer. ≥If the SD Multi AV Device’s personal computer peripheral mode ([PC ACCESSING] is displayed) is not cancelled when the personal computer is turned off, remove the USB cable. ≥If the personal computer switches to the suspend mode when the SD Multi AV Device is connected to it, the personal computer may not recognise the SD Multi AV Device when it reverts to normal model. In this case, restart the personal computer. ≥Do not use other applications to access the CD that you are recording from or playing back with the SD-Jukebox Ver.3.0 (supplied). ≥While SD-MovieStage Ver.2.0 (supplied) is accessing a CD, the CD may not work properly in other applications. ≥When an NTFS-formatted Memory Card is inserted into the SD Multi AV Device and the Device is connected to the personal computer, the Memory Card active lamp
56 keeps lighting. 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 goes off, then remove the Memory Card. ≥When the USB Driver is installed and the SD Multi AV Device is connected to the personal computer for the first time, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen may appear. Complete the operation in the following procedure, and the personal computer will recognize the SD Multi AV Device. 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]. ªConstructing a Folder when the Memory Card is used with a PC (l42) ≥[DCIM], [SD_VIDEO], [SD_VOICE] etc. are necessary items in the folder structure. They have nothing to do with actual operations. ≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of the capacity to protect and manage the copyright and of the capacity available as a conventional memory for a SD Multi AV Device, Personal Computer or others. ≥The [SD_VOICE] folder, the voice files contained in it, and [SD_AUDIO] folder are specified to the hidden files. Those folders and files may not be displayed on the Explorer and My Computer screen depending on the setting of your PC. ≥Do not delete any folders located on the Memory Card. If this is done, the Memory Card may not be recognized on your SD Multi AV Device. ≥The MPEG4 moving picture file (ASF format) can be played on the Windows Media Player 6.4 or later. If it cannot be played back, download the appropriate software (G.726). (G.726 is installed at the same time as the supplied software, SD- MovieStage Ver.2.0.) ≥When formatting a Memory Card, format it on the SD Multi AV Device or on SD- Jukebox Ver.3.0. ≥When a moving picture is played back on a personal computer, a black belt may be present along the top and bottom of the picture. ≥If data not supported by the SD Multi AV Device is recorded on a personal computer, it cannot be recognized by the SD Multi AV Device.
57 Before Requesting Ser vice Power 1: The SD Multi AV Device power cannot be turned on. 1-1: Is the power source connected correctly? 1-2: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. 2: The SD Multi AV Device power shuts off automatically. 2: If you do not use the SD Multi AV Device for more than 10 minutes, the power shuts off automatically to save the Battery power. 3: The SD Multi AV Device power does not stay on long enough. 3: Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. Battery 1: Battery runs down quickly. 1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. 1-2: Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. 1-3: Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still short even after the Battery is fully charged, the Battery has worn out. Recording 1: Recording does not start although power is supplied to the SD Multi AV Device and the Memory Card is correctly inserted. 1-1: Is the SD Multi AV Device turned on? 1-2: Is the write-protect switch set to [LOCK]? Being set to [LOCK], the Memory Card cannot be recorded. 1-3: Does the Memory Card have enough free space? Delete useless data in the Memory Card.Playback 1: Recorded images are not clear. 1: Is [MPEG4 MODE] on the menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording is done with it set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY], images with fine details may include a mosaic- like pattern. Set [MPEG4 MODE] to [SUPER FINE] or [FINE]. 2: Playback images do not look normal. 2: The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a personal computer is recommended. 3: Actual recording time/still image storage capacity in the Memory Card is different from those described in these Operating Instructions drastically. 3-1: Actual recording time/still image storage capacity depends on the kind of the image. 3-2: When MPEG4 moving picture data, still picture data, sound data, and audio data are recorded in the Memory Card, less capacity in the Memory Card can be used. 4: While playing back a Voice file or a Music file, the LCD Monitor is suddenly turned off. 4-1: The LCD Monitor is automatically turned off approx. 5 seconds after starting playing back or recording a Voice file. Pressing the [1SET] button turns on the LCD Monitor. However, in the case of not conducting any operation for approx. 5 seconds, the LCD Monitor is turned off again. (The LCD Monitor is on while stopping playback (or pausing ).) 4-2: When the [POWER SAVE] mode is set to [ON], the LCD Monitor is turned off 5 seconds after starting playback of a Music file.
58 5: During Playback an [k] Indication is displayed. 5: The data was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged. 6: Even if a Memory Card is formatted, it cannot be used. 6: Either the SD Multi AV Device or the Memory Card may be damaged. Please consult your Panasonic dealer. 7: Playing back or recording do not function and the screen has frozen. 7: Set the Power/Mode Switch to [OFF] and then set it back to [REC] or [PLAY] after a while (approx.1 minute). If the SD Multi AV Device is not turned off after setting to [OFF], unplug the AC Adaptor and remove the battery. 8: Sound is not heard while a still picture is played back. 8: Sound is not presented in the Still Picture mode (recording or playing back of still pictures). Others 1: How do I send an MPEG4 moving picture recorded as e-mail? 1: Capture the moving picture data recorded on the SD Multi AV Device onto a personal computer and attach it to an e-mail to send it. In this case, it is recommended to make a file size 1 MB or less. The recording time of 1 MB MPEG4 moving picture is approx. 8 seconds (SUPER FINE), 15 seconds (FINE), 20 seconds (NORMAL) or 60 seconds (ECONOMY). (The capacity limit of the file which is attachable to an e-mail differs depending on the environment used.) If the file is played back on the personal computer, Windows Media Player 6.4 or later is required. If the file is played back on Macintosh, use the Windows Media Player for Macintosh. (Mac OS ® 8.0 or later) The Windows Media Player for Macintosh can be downloaded from Microsoft’s Web site.2: Red, blue, green or white dots appear on the screen. 2-1: 0.01% or less of the pixels of some LCD Monitors may remain turned on or off. 2-2: If the SD Multi AV Device is used continuously for a long time or used at a high ambient temperature, red, blue, green or white dots may appear on the screen and be recorded on a still picture. This is due to the rise of the temperature inside the body. This is caused by a characteristic of the C- MOS sensor and is not a failure. Under this condition, turn the SD Multi AV Device off and leave it for a while. ≥C-MOS sensors are said to be a next-generation image pick-up device succeeding CCDs as they are small and consume low amounts of power. 3: When the USB cable is connected, a green [?] mark is indicated in [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Device Manager] of the Windows OS. 3: If the USB cable is connected without installing the USB Driver (supplied), [?] will be indicated on some OSs. Remove the USB cable from the SD Multi AV Device and install the USB Driver according to the procedure shown on page 38, and [?] will disappear. 4: When the USB cable is removed when Windows Me is used, Device removal warning appears. 4: If the USB cable is connected without installing the USB Driver (supplied) when you use Windows Me, the warning message will appear as soon as the USB cable is pulled out. Install the USB Driver, and the warning message will not appear. For how to disconnect the USB cable on Windows XP or Windows 2000, refer to page 41.
59 Specifications SD Multi AV Device (Panasonic SV-AV20U) Information for your safety Image Sensor: 1/4-inch C-MOS Image Sensor Lens: F2.35, Focal Length; 3.55 mm Shortest Image Distance; Approx. 1.7 ft (50 cm) from Lens Monitor: 2.0-inch LCD Microphone: Mono Standard Illumination: 1400 lx Minimum Required Illumination: 60 lx Recording Media: SD Memory Card Image Compression: JPEG (VGA) Video Compression: MPEG4 Super Fine: 320k240 pixels Fine: 320k240 pixels Normal: 176k144 pixels Economy: 176k144 pixels Voice Compression: G.726 Music Expansion: MP3, MPEG2-AAC Dimensions: Approx. 2-7/16 k 1-1/16 k 2-15/16(61.7 (W)k 25.9 (H)k 74.6 (D) mm) Weight: Approx. 3.25 oz (92 g)(without Battery and Memory Card) Approx. 4.2 oz. (119g)(with Battery and SD Memory Card) Operating Temperature: 32oFj104oF (0 oCj40 oC) Operating Humidity: 10%j80% AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0626)Information for your safety Dimensions: Approx. 2 k 1-1/16 k 2-13/16(50 (W)k 26 (H)k 70 (D) mm) Weight: Approx. 2.12 oz. (60 g) Battery Pack (Panasonic CGA-S301A1)Information for your safety Dimensions: Approx. 1-7/16 k 5/16 k 2-1/8 (36 (W)k7(H)k53 (D) mm) Weight: Approx. 0.99 oz (28 g) Power Source: DC 4.8 V (AC Adaptor) DC 3.7 V (Battery) Power Consumption: Recording (When recording the MPEG4 moving picture ) 2.2 W (When using the AC Adaptor) 2.0 W (When using the battery) Power Source: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 7 W DC Output: DC 4.8 V, 1.0 A Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V Nominal Capacity: 1000 mAh
60 Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. Only) PANASONIC SD Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)- 768-2910.Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Product or Part Name SD Multi AV Device, SD Mobile Printer CMOS Camera Assembly Rechargeable Battery Pack, SD Memory Card, AC Adaptor USB Reader-Writer (in exchange for defective item) (except items listed below)Labor Ninety (90) days Ninety (90) days Not Applicable Ninety (90) days Parts One (1) year Six (6) months