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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 index picture screen.
≥The time for the Slide show set by SD-
MovieStage Ver.2.0 is not applied to the 
SD Multi AV Device.
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. 
ªFitting on the AV Cradle (l35)
≥To fit the SD Multi AV Device on the AV 
Cradle, turn the SD Multi AV Device 
[OFF].
≥When the SD Multi AV Device is 
connected to the AV Cradle, the SD Multi 
AV Device cannot record through-the-lens 
images.
≥When the AC adaptor is connected to this 
SD Multi AV Device, the SD Multi AV 
Device cannot be fitted on the AV Cradle.
ªPlaying Back on an external 
device (l36)
≥When connecting, turn the power [OFF].≥To cause the display on the screen to 
disappear, set [DISPLAY] in the [DISPLAY 
SETUP] menu to [OFF].
≥In the connection described in this item, 
the speaker or the stereo earphones of 
this Device cannot be used.
≥To view pictures on the LCD monitor of the 
SD Multi AV Device fitted on the AV 
Cradle, set the AV output control switch to 
[LCD MONITOR]. (The sound is also 
heard from the speaker of the SD Multi AV 
Device.)
≥If the SD Multi AV Device is connected to 
an external device, such as a TV and it 
outputs video and audio to the device, the 
sound is not heard from the speaker of 
this Device even with [BEEP] in the menu 
set to [ON].
≥Part of the characters may be clipped on 
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ªRecording pictures supplied from 
an external device (l38)
≥Pictures containing the copy-protect signal 
(copy guard) cannot be recorded.
≥The power is automatically turned off in 
approx. 10 minutes after the SD Multi AV 
Device stops. Turn the power ON again.
≥VOICE from an external device cannot be 
recorded.
≥In the [REC] mode, video or audio is not 
output from the [AV OUT] terminal, 
irrespective of the setting of the AV Output 
Control Switch.
≥A wide-format picture (picture of 16:9) 
cannot be recorded properly.
≥For audio, the signals from the L (left) 
channel and the R (right) channel for 
stereo are mixed for recording in 
monaural.
≥Do not plug in or pull out the video or 
audio cord during recording. The 
recording may not be performed correctly.
≥For pictures containing both the main 
audio and sub audio, select either channel 
before recording. Otherwise, you will not 
be able to select either of the main audio 
or sub audio. (Both audio channels are 
mixed for recording.)
≥If pictures are recorded when TV 
broadcasting signals are weak or pictures 
are affected by noise, they may be 
distorted or may not even be played back.
ªUseful Connection (AV Cradle 
always connected) (l37)
≥When connecting, turn the power [OFF].≥Do not connect the SD Multi AV Device 
simultaneously to the AV input socket and 
AV output socket of one single device. 
Otherwise, the display will be distorted.
ªUsing Auto Recording Function 
(l39)
≥Do not turn the power switch to [OFF] or 
[PLAY] in the standby mode.
≥When connecting, turn the power of the 
external devices off.
≥Automatic recording can be set only once.
≥When the Memory Card is full of data, 
recording automatically stops even if the 
time set has not been reached.
≥The initial part of the picture may not be 
recorded.
≥The recording timer does not work except 
for automatic recording.
≥Allow about 1 minute for timer setting, etc. 
on the external devices.
≥Do not plug in or pull out the AV Cable 
while recording. Otherwise, the recording 
may not be completed properly.
ªConnecting with the PC (l46)
≥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 by the SD-MovieStage 
Ver.2.0 (supplied), not on a personal 
computer (the exploror, 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 
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≥If the personal computer switches to the 
suspend mode when the SD Multi AV 
Device is connected to it, the personal 
computer may not recognize the SD Multi 
AV Device when it reverts to normal mode. 
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 
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 
(l48)
≥[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 
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Before Requesting 
Service
Power1: 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. 
Battery1: 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.
Recording1: 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 
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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).
9: Any images are not displayed on 
TV, although the SD Multi AV Device 
is connected with a TV.
9-1: Connect the SD Multi AV Device to the 
TV correctly.
9-2: Use the supplied AV cable.9-3: When the SD Multi AV Device is set to 
[REC] mode, the video or audio is not 
output from the [AV OUT] terminal.
9-4: Video or audio is not output from the 
[AV OUT] terminal in which case the 
AV Output Control Switch on the AV 
Cradle is set to [LCD MONITOR] or the 
AV Input Control Switch on the AV 
Cradle is set to [AV IN
AV  O U T ] .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 44, and [?] will 
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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 47.



						

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Specifications
SD Multi AV Device (Panasonic SV-AV30U) Information for your safety
Image Sensor:  1/4-inch C-MOS Image SensorLens: F2.35, Focal Length; 3.55 mm
Shortest Image Distance; Approx. 1.7 ft (50 cm) from Lens
Monitor: 2.0-inch LCDMicrophone: MonoStandard Illumination:  1400 lxMinimum Required Illumination: 60 lx
Recording Media: SD Memory CardImage Compression: JPEG (VGA)Video Compression: MPEG4
Super Fine: 320k240 pixels
Fine: 320k240 pixelsNormal: 176k144 pixels Economy: 176k144 pixelsVoice Compression: G.726Music Expansion: MP3, MPEG2-AACDimensions: 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. 3.35 oz (95 g)(without Battery and Memory Card)Approx. 4.3 oz. (122g)(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)k26 (H)k70 (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 
with Camera Input)
2.3 W (When using the AC Adaptor)2.1 W (When using the battery)
Power Source:  AC 110–240 V, 50/60 HzPower Consumption:  7  WDC Output:  DC 4.8 V, 1.0 A 
Nominal Voltage:  3.7 VNominal Capacity: 1000 mAh



						

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Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. Only)
PANASONIC SD Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty CoverageIf 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  
        
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 Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and 
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.  The warranty ALSO 
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused 
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, 
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up 
adjustments,  misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line 
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,  service by anyone other than a 
Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of 
God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “ LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL 
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS 
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.  (As 
examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of 
media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but 
are for illustration only.)  ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING 
THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE  PERIOD OF THE 
LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not 
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which 
vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the 
warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not 
handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department 
at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY 
ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.



						

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Customer Ser vices Director y (For U.S.A. Only)
As of January 2002
For  Product  Information,  Operating  Assistance,  Literature  Request, 
Dealer  Locations,  and  all  Customer  Service  inquires  please  contact: 
1-800-211-PANA(7262), Monday-Friday 9am-9pm  Saturday-Sunday 9am-7pm, EST. 
or  send  e-mail:  [email protected]                     
Service in Puerto Rico   Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:          
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5  San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985             ,
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910      
Centralized Factory Servicenter  Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road, 
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: SD Products Repair       
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory 
Servicenter. 
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”). 
Product Repairs
MAIL TO  :
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.comYou  can  purchase  parts,  accessories  or  locate  your
nearest  servicenter  by  visiting  our  Web  Site.               
Accessory Purchases: 
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)   
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032         
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)