Panasonic Sv Av25 Operating Instructions Manual

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Inser ting a Memor y Card
An SD Memory Card can be used for this SD Video 
Camera.
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 Video Camera before inserting 
an SD Memory Card.
ªRemoving the Memory Card
Slide the Card Eject Lever 3 to remove the 
Memory Card and pull it out. 
≥Keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of 
children to prevent swallowing.
Attaching the Hand Strap
1
Pass the small loop of the Hand Strap 
through the Strap Holder.
2Pass the big loop of the Strap through the 
small loop.
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CARD EJECT3
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Using the LCD Monitor
Record and play the video image while viewing the 
LCD Monitor.
1Press 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
≥Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond ranges 
described in these operating instructions will damage 
the SD Video Camera.
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 Video Camera 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 follows.
≥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 
(l19)
≥Still picture (JPEG format still picture) play mode 
(l20)
≥Moving picture (MPEG4 format) record mode (l21)
≥Moving picture (MPEG4 format) play mode (l22)
≥Voice (VOICE format) record mode (l23)
≥Voice (VOICE format) play mode (l24)
≥Audio (MPEG2-AAC/MP3 format) play mode (l25)
≥If the SD Video Camera is not used for 5 minutes or 
longer, the power is automatically turned off. Set the 
Power/Mode Switch to [OFF] and turn it back on.[REC] mode
[PICTURE]l[MPEG4]l[VOICE]l[PICTURE]
[PLAY] mode
[PICTURE]l[MPEG4]l[VOICE]l[AUDIO]l
[PICTURE]
REC
OFFPLAY
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PICTURE
1
REC OFFPLAY
MODE
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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 voice to edit the file 
being played back.
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MENU
MENU
MODEMODE
REC
OFFPLAY
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List of Menus
The menu screens used differ slightly from the actual 
menus. These are offered for simplified illustration 
purposes. 
ªREC MENU
1Still Picture Record Menu
Picture size [Picture size] (l19)
Picture quality [Quality] (l19)
Flash setting [Flash] (l19)
Display setup [Display setup] 1
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
2MPEG4 Moving Picture Record Menu
Moving picture quality [MPEG4 mode] (l21)
Display setup [Display setup] 1
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
3Voice Record Menu
Display setup [Display setup] 1
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
Sub-Menu for [REC] Mode
1Display setup [Display setup]
Display [Icon display]
≥When it is set to [On], superimposed indications 
such as playback status and picture quality will 
be displayed.
Brightness [Brightness] (l18)
Color level [Color] (l18)
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
2Initial setup [Setup]
Beep sound [Beep]
≥When it is set to [On], beeps for confirmation or 
alarm.
Card format [Format card] (l33)
Clock setting [Clock set] (l17)
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
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ªPLAY MENU
1Still Picture Playback Menu
Card editing [Card editing] 1
P. Slide show [P. Slide show] (l32)
Display setup [Display setup] (l15)
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
2MPEG4 Moving Picture Playback Menu
Playback size [Screen] (l22)
MPEG4 repeat [Repeat] (l22)
Card editing [Card editing] 1
Display setup [Display setup] (l15)
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
3Voice Playback Menu
Card editing [Card editing] 1
Display setup [Display setup] (l15)
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
4Audio Playback Menu
Music repeat [Repeat] (l25)
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.
Select playlist [Playlist] 3 (l26)
Display setup [Display setup] (l15)
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
Sub-Menu for [PLAY] Mode
1Card Editing [Card editing]
Erase all files [Erase all files] (l29)
File protection [Lock/Unlock] (l30)
DPOF check [DPOF checking] (l31)
DPOF reset [DPOF resetting] (l31)
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
2Initial setup [Setup]
Beep sound [Beep]
≥When it is set to [On], beeps for confirmation or 
alarm.  
Return to the previous screen [BACK]
3Select Playlist [Playlist]
Default playlist [DefaultPlaylist] (l26)
Playlist [Playlist] (l26)1
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Setting Date and Time
At the time of purchase of the SD Video Camera, the 
date and time are not set ([PRESS MENU TO SET 
CLOCK] is displayed). First, set the date and time, 
then use the SD Video Camera.
1Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC]. 
2Press the [MENU] Button.
3Select [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.
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 again after the battery has 
charged. (l43)
REC OFFPLAY1
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3
4
5,6
7
MENU
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 [ ] to the right.
≥If [Color] is selected, the color can become 
darker by moving the [ ] to the right.
6Press the [MENU] Button.
≥The [MENU] screen disappears. (If left unused 
for approx. 3 seconds, the display will 
automatically revert to the [Display setup] 
screen.)
≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded 
images.
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5
6
MENU
MENU
1REC 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 [Picture size] to desired picture size.
≥Select one of [1600 k1200], [1280 k960] or 
[640 k480].
4Set [Quality] to desired picture quality.
≥Select [Fine] or [Normal].
5To use the flash, Set [Flash] to [Flash on] 
or [Auto].
≥When [Flash] is set to [Auto],   will be 
displayed in a dark place and the Flash will be 
available.
≥ Set [Flash] to [Off] to inactivate the Flash.
6Press the [MENU] Button.
7Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
≥The still image is recorded on the Memory Card.
ª To Check the Recorded Image 
immediately 
Press the [ 1SET] Button  1.
≥ The recorded image displays for approx. 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.
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6MENU
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Playing Back Still Pictures
This mode plays back still pictures recorded on the 
Memory Card.
1Set the Power/Mode Switch to [PLAY] and 
set the operation mode to [PICTURE].
≥Still picture files recorded on the Memory Card 
are displayed in the index picture screen.
2Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT side of 
the Multi-function Button to select a 
desired file.
3Press the [1SET] Button.
≥The selected still picture file is played back on 
the LCD monitor.
ªOperation during Playback
[∫]: Stop (Reverts to the index picture 
screen.)
[:], [9]: Displays the previous (next) screen.
[1SET]: Slide show
ªTo Play Back All of the Still Pictures 
One by One
While playing back, press the [1SET] Button 1.
≥The image is played back for 3 seconds.
≥Press [∫] to stop.
≥Press [;] to pause.
ªTo Double the Image Size
While playing back, press [T] Button.
≥Press the Zoom/Volume Button [W] to resume the 
picture size.
≥Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT side of the 
Multi-function Button to change the enlarging area of 
the image. (Cannot select files unless you restore the 
size of a picture.)
≥Depending on the image, you may not be able to 
enlarge it.
≥Only JPEG images that were created by this product 
will be displayed correctly. Files that are copied to the 
SD card may not be displayed properly, or not at all.
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