Panasonic Sv Av25 Operating Instructions Manual

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Starting the Software
ªStarting the SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5
1Select [Start]>> [All programs 
(programs)]>> [Panasonic]>> 
[SD-MovieStage]>> [SD-MovieStage].
ªStarting the SD-Jukebox Ver.4
1Select [Start]>> [All programs 
(program)]>> [Panasonic]>> 
[SD-JukeboxV4]>> [SD-JukeboxV4].
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 off, then remove the USB Cable. 
(Keep the SD Video Camera 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 a Memory Card with data recorded by the SD 
Video Camera is inserted into a personal computer, 
folders will be displayed as in the figure. (When a file 
name and a folder name are changed using the 
Explorer etc. on personal computers, there is a case 
where it becomes impossible for the SD Video Camera 
to read data on this Memory Card.)
≥Use the SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 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 
Video Camera.)
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been 
set to the image are in this folder.
Slide show data created by 
SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 are in this 
folder. (AUTPLAY0.MRK etc.)
[SD_AUDIO]: Folder in which the music data (e.g., 
AOB001.SA1) files recorded by the 
SD-Jukebox Ver.4 (supplied 
accessory) are stored.
[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.
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Others
Charge the Built-in Batter y 
for Maintaining the Date 
Infor mation
There is a built-in battery which is used to save 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:
1Plug in the AC adaptor. (l10)
2Turn the power off and leave the SD Video 
Camera 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 charged, [PRESS MENU 
TO SET CLOCK] is displayed at the time of 
purchase.
After Use
1
Turn off the SD Video Camera. (l13)
2Take out the Memory Card. (l11)
3Detach the power supply and retract the 
LCD Monitor
. 
4Put the SD Video Camera into the 
Carrying Case.
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Indications
1Operation Mode
:Still picture mode
:Moving picture mode
:Voice mode
:Audio mode2Status Indications
[REC] Mode
µ: Record (l19, 21, 23)
REVIEW: Checking the Recorded 
Image
[PLAY] Mode
1: Playback (l20, 22, 24, 25)
;: Pause (l22, 24, 25)
5/6: Cue Playback/Review 
Playback (l22, 24, 25)
(10 times speed with  
k105/6 and 60 times 
speed with k605/6)
:Slide show (l20, 32)
:Pausing of Slide show  
(l20, 32)
ACCESS: Accessing a card
NO CARD: No card
NO FILE: No file
3Flash (l19)
:Auto
:On
: Night View Mode (l27)
4Image Quality
[PICTURE] mode
: Fine (1600k1200)
: Normal (1600k1200)
: Fine (1280k960)
: Normal (1280k960)
: Fine (640k480)
: Normal (640k480)
[MPEG4] mode
:Extra fine
: Super fine
:Fine
:Economy
5Remaining Battery Power [ ]
As 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)
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[REC] [PLAY]
MOL0011h12m34s
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MPEG4
81.81.
78 9 14
65
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12 1413 15 168 5 10
1
2
3
1
2
DEC 21 2004    9:35AM
PICTURE
MPEG4
VOICE
AUDIO
1600
1600
1280
1280
640
640
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6Camera Functions
: Digital Zoom (l27)
ª: Backlight Compensation 
Mode (l28)
1: White Balance setting 
(l28)
7Date/Time Indication (l17)
8Elapsed time indication
0h00m00s
[REC] mode:
Elapsed recording time
[PLAY] mode: 
Elapsed playback time
9Indication of recordable time and 
recordable number of images
R0:
Number of remaining recordable still 
pictures (Lights up in red when it 
reaches zero.)
R 0h00m:
Remaining recordable time for MPEG4 
moving pictures or voice (VOICE) 
(Lights up in red when it reaches 
0h00m.)
10Repeat Playback (l22, 25)
: Repeats all files (all tracks).
: Repeats one file (one 
track).
11Playback Zoom (l20)
12File Name (l20, 22, 24, 25)
13DPOF setting (l31)
14File Protection (l30)
15Volume (l26)
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] (l48).
[Check card]:
Re-insert the Memory Card. If [Check card] 
is still displayed, the Memory Card is not 
compatible or applicable. The SD Video 
Camera 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 Video Camera.
[Please connect both AC adaptor and 
battery.]:
When connecting the SD Video Camera to 
a personal computer, be sure to use both an 
AC adaptor and a battery.
[Set to PLAY mode]:
Before connecting the SD Video Camera to 
the personal computer with the USB cable, 
slide the Power/Mode switch to [PLAY].
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Cautions for Use
ªAbout the SD Video Camera
Keep this unit away from magnetized 
equipment (such as a microwave oven, 
TV, video game equipment, etc.).
≥If you use this unit on or near a TV, images 
and 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.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or 
images may be distorted by strong 
magnetic fields created by speakers or 
large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated 
by a digital circuit (including a 
microprocessor) may adversely affect this 
unit, causing the disturbance of images 
and sounds.
≥If this unit is affected by magnetically 
charged equipment and does not function 
properly, turn the power off and detach the 
battery and then connect it again. 
Thereafter, turn the power on.
Do not use this unit near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, recorded images or 
sounds may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto this unit.
≥If this unit is sprayed with such chemicals, 
the camera body may be damaged and 
the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with this unit for a long period of 
time.
When you use this unit on a beach or 
similar place, do not let sand or fine dust 
get into the camera.
Do not wet this unit with seawater or 
other liquid.
≥Sand or dust may damage this unit. The 
lens may be scratched, fogged or other 
damage may be caused.≥If this unit gets drenched with seawater, 
rain or droplets,  wipe with a well wrung 
cloth, and then wipe with a dry cloth.
When carrying this unit, take care not to 
drop or hit it.
Do not carry this unit in a pocket.
≥The outer case may be destroyed by the 
strong shock, and it may cause 
malfunction of this unit. Store this unit in 
the carrying case (supplied).
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning this unit.
≥Detach the battery before cleaning this 
unit.
≥The camera body may be deformed and 
the surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe this unit with a soft, dry cloth. To 
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth 
that is soaked in a detergent diluted with 
water and afterward finish wiping with a 
soft, dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical cloth, read the 
instructions of the cloth.
≥Wipe the stains on the lens and the LCD 
monitor with the cleaning cloth 
(supplied).
Do not place the AC Adaptor and the 
battery of this unit in any place 
(especially under the blazing sun or 
inside a car in the summer) where they 
will be subjected to high temperatures.
≥High temperatures under conditions noted 
above may cause leakage, heat 
generation, fire or explosion of the battery.
ªAbout using this unit
≥After long operation, this device can 
get warm. This is not a malfunction.
≥Turn on and operate the SD Video 
Camera every 6 months even if you do not 
have plans to use it.
ªAbout the AC Adaptor
≥Be sure to use supplied AC Adaptor.
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio 
(especially when you are tuning in AM 
stations), radio reception may be 
disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 meter or 
more away from a radio.
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≥When the AC adaptor is in use, it may 
generate whirring sounds. This is normal.
≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the AC Main socket. (If it is 
left connected, about 0.3 W of current is 
consumed at most.)
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor 
clean at all times.
ªAbout the Battery
Battery characteristics
A lithium ion battery is a small-sized battery 
with large capacity. However, when it is 
cooled down due to the low temperature 
(50oF (10oC) or less), the operating time 
becomes short by its characteristics and it 
may not operate properly. In this case, 
warm the battery moderately (e.g. in a 
pocket) and then insert it just before you 
use the Camera. (When using a body 
warmer, be careful that it does not directly 
touch the battery.)
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥If it is left attached to this unit, a minute 
amount of current is consumed even when 
this unit power is off. If it is left for a long 
time, over discharge takes place. The 
battery may become unusable even after 
it is charged.
Have spare batteries on hand when you 
use this unit outdoors.
≥In a cold place, the recordable time will be 
shorter.
≥When you travel, be sure to bring the 
supplied AC adaptor for charging in the 
place you are visiting.
If the battery is dropped, check that the 
terminal is not deformed.
≥If the battery attached to this unit with the 
terminal is deformed, it may damage the 
body of SD Video Camera.
Be sure to pull out the battery and the 
card, disconnect the plug after use.
≥Store the battery in a cool and dry place 
with a relatively stable temperature. 
(recommended temperature: 59 to 77°F 
(15 to 25oC), recommended humidity: 
40 to 60%)≥Extremely high or low temperatures will 
shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in hot, humid, smoky 
or dusty places, the terminals may rust 
and cause malfunctions.
≥Store the battery in a completely 
discharged state. To store the battery for a 
long period of time, we recommend 
charging it once every year and storing it 
again after you completely use up the 
charged capacity.
Do not throw the battery into a fire.
≥If you heat or burn the battery, it may 
cause an explosion.
≥The battery has a limited life.
If the operating time is drastically 
shortened even after charging, the life has 
expired. Replace it with a new battery.
ªCondensation
When using the camera outdoors during 
very cold weather, dew can be formed on 
the camera and the lens when you return to 
a warm place.
If condensation takes place, the lens may 
be fogged or the camera may not properly 
operate. Take care not to cause 
condensation and take the appropriate 
countermeasures.
Causes of condensation
Differences in temperature and humidity as 
shown below cause condensation.
≥When this unit is brought into a warm 
room from outdoors in the cold.
≥When this unit is brought inside a car from 
outside.
≥When warming a cold room suddenly.
≥When cool air from an air conditioner is 
directly blowing on the unit.
≥When the place is humid.
When condensation has taken place:
≥Turn the power off and leave this unit in 
this condition for about 1 hour. When the 
camera becomes close to the ambient 
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
≥When you move this unit from a cold place 
to a warm place, enclose the camera in a 
plastic bag, wait until the camera is 
warmed, and then take it out of the bag.
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ªAbout the LCD Monitor
≥In a place with drastic temperature 
changes, condensation may form on the 
LCD monitor. Wipe it with the cleaning 
cloth (supplied).
≥Do not push the LCD monitor forcefully. It 
may cause unevenness and malfunctions 
to the monitor.
≥When the lens is aimed at a subject with 
high contrast, the picture may look uneven 
or after images may appear on the LCD 
monitor. This is not a malfunction.
≥If this unit is extremely cold when you turn 
the power on, the image on the LCD 
monitor is slightly darker than usual at 
first. However, as the internal temperature 
increases, it goes back to the normal 
brightness.
ªAbout the Lens
≥Do not touch the lens. Wipe the SD Video 
Camera with the cleaning cloth (supplied) 
when the lens becomes unclean. Do not 
wipe stains on the lens with sharp objects. 
The lens may be scratched or broken.
≥When the Lens is fogged up, turn off the 
SD Video Camera and leave the SD Video 
Camera in this condition for approx. 
1 hour. When the lens temperature 
becomes close to the ambient 
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
ªAbout the Memory Card
When the card access lamp is blinking 
(when the card is being read), do not 
remove the card, turn the power off, or 
subject it to vibration or impact.
Do not leave the card in places where 
there is high temperature or direct 
sunlight, or where electromagnetic 
waves or static electricity are easily 
generated. Do not bend, drop, or subject 
it to strong vibration.
≥If the above precautions are not taken, the 
card or the recorded content may be 
damaged.
Be sure to pull out and store the card 
after use.
≥Keep the card in the storage bag to store 
or carry the card around.
≥Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter the 
terminals on the back of the card. Do not 
touch it with your fingers. 
≥The SD Memory Card 
has a write-protect 
switch. Sliding the 
switch to [LOCK] 
prevents the contents in 
the Memory Card from 
deleting accidentally.
≥As a result of improper operations, 
recorded data may be damaged or 
erased. Panasonic does not assume 
responsiblity for the loss caused by the 
erasure of the recording data.
ªState of Power Lamp while 
charging
The Power Lamp flashes while charging. 
(Flashes approx. every 4 seconds when 
charging is normal (flashes on approx. 2 
seconds and off approx. 2 seconds).)
When the Power Lamps flashes more 
quickly or slowly (or turns off), some 
abnormality may have occurred.
The flashing speed suggests the following 
states. Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD Monitor 
screen featuring a total of approximately 
117,600 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 
does not affect the recorded picture.
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Flashing approx. every 1 second 
(flashes on approx. 0.5 seconds and off 
approx. 0.5 seconds):
≥The SD Video Camera, battery or AC 
adaptor may be defective. Contact your 
nearest Panasonic dealer.
Flashing approx. every 12 seconds 
(flashes on approx. 6 seconds and off 
approx. 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
ªCharging the Battery (l10)
≥When the Battery Level Indicator 
indicates [ ], the battery will run 
out in a few minutes. Recharge the 
battery.
≥It takes approx. 145 minutes, maximum 
for full-charging. (The charging times are 
for normal ambient temperature 
(77°F (25°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 (77°F (25°C) /60%):The times/number of images listed in the 
above table are approximate.
≥Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥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 Video Camera 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 Video Camera to 
malfunction.) 
-Remove or insert the Memory Card.
-Remove the battery or unplug the power 
cable.
-Apply vibration or shock.
Number of Recordable Still Pictures 
(PICTURE)
(When recording still pictures with 
setting the [Picture size] to 
[1600k1200] and [Quality] to 
[Normal] every 30 seconds, activating 
flash every other recording.)220 still 
pictures
Maximum Continuous Recording Time 
(MPEG4)120 min.
Maximum Continuous Playback Time 
(MPEG4)150 min.
Maximum Continuous Voice 
Recording Time (VOICE)240 min.
Maximum Continuous Music Playback 
Time (AUDIO) 
(When the [Power save] function is 
activated)240 min.
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≥An SD Memory Card can be used for this 
SD Video Camera.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of 
the Memory Card with your fingers. 
≥Electrical noise, static electricity or failure 
of the SD Video Camera 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)
≥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. 
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)
ªRecording Still Pictures (l19)
≥The larger the target still pictures are, the 
longer the time required for recording to 
the Memory Card.
≥If [Normal] 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 to 3.3 ft. (60 to 100 cm) in 
a dark place. 
≥Record the subject approx.1.7 ft. (50 cm)
 
away from it.
≥Digital 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.2.5, a portrait picture 
can be converted into a landscape picture 
on the personal computer.
≥As the magnification of Zoom increases, 
the quality of image may deteriorate.
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