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Panasonic D-snap SV-AV100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Instructions
Model No. SV-AVIO0
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
DPOF
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VQTOF57

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  • Page 1 SD Video Camera Operating Instructions Model No. SV-AVIO0 Before use, please read these instructions completely. DPOF VQTOF57...

  • Page 2: End User License Agreement

    Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. User License Agreement You ("Licensee") are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement ("Agreement") on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents End User License Agreement ..2 Information for Your Safety ....4 Advanced Functions Introduction ........Zoom In/Out Functions ....35 Preparation Backlight Compensation Function ........Standard Accessories ...... 8 Adjusting White Balance ....36 Optional Accessory ......9 Manual Exposure Adjustment ..

  • Page 4: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity Others thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera. Please read these Charge the built-in battery Operating Instructions carefully and keep maintaining the date information ...66 them handy for future reference.
  • Page 5 • Please note that the actual controls and • Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in components, menu items, etc. of your SD accordance with the operating Video Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.
  • Page 6 Panasonic Model No.: SV-AV100 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Camera needs to be set. Please turn to For additional information on other brand page 22 for additional information. cards that are known to be compatible, please visit this web site: For USA <htt p://www.panasonic.com/d-snap> For Canada <htt p://www.panasonic.ca/english/ accessories/storagemedia/>...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    6 AV Cable (K2KC4CB00009) (-) 54, 55) Preparation Standard Accessories 1 AC Adaptor (VSK0617)(-) 7 Hand Strap (VFC4012) (-_ 68) eSuppties power 'to the SD Video Camera. 8 AV Cradle (VSK0653) (-_ 13) 2 Battery Pack {CGA-S302A) (-) 12) eSupplies power to the SD Video 9 Lens Cap (VGQ7448) Camera.

  • Page 9: Optional Accessory

    10CD-ROM (.-)58) MediaStage for AV100, USB Driver, DirectX, Adobe Acrobat Reader • For using the MediaStage, refer to the PDF manual. This manual describes installation only. t I Card Case/Movie Stand (VFC4032) (-) 69) and SD Memory Card (512 MB) (RP-SDR512VE0) (-) 14) 12 Wearable Carry Case (VFC4020) •...

  • Page 10: Controls And Components

    Controls and Components 1 Lens (-) 76) 2 Recording Lamp (-) lg) 3 Remote Control Sensor (-) 68) 4 AV Input/Output Terminal [AV IN/OUT] (-) 54, 55) Earphone Terminal [ Q ] (-) 66) 5 USB Terminal (-) 63) 6 DC Input Socket [DC IN 4.gv] (-) 12) 7 LCD Monitor (-) 15) 8 Memory...
  • Page 11 25 White Balance Sensor (-_ 36) 26 Battery Compartment (-_ 12) 27 Battery Compartment Cover (-_ 12) 28 DC Input Socket [DC IN 4.9V] (-_ 13) 29 AV Input/Output Terminal [AV IN/OUT] (-_ 54, 55) 30 Tray Power Lamp [(_)] (-_ 13) 32 Release Button (-_ 13) 33 Device Connector (-_ 13)

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    Power Supply ==Using AC Adaptor Open the DC Input Socket Cover and connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN 4.9V] socket on the SD Video Camera. Connect the AC Cord to the AC Adaptor and the AC Main socket. ==Charging the Battery Be sure to charge the supplied battery before use.

  • Page 13: Fitting The Camera On The Av Cradle

    Fitting the Camera on the AV Cradle Fitting the Camera on the AV Cradle eases charging. The AV Cradle allows the Camera to be connected to the external device, such as a TV in order for the pictures on this Device to be viewed on the TV. eThe charging configuration is the same as the one for connecting the DC Input Lead to the SD Video...

  • Page 14: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card An SD Memory Card can be used for this SD Video Camera. Open the LCD Monitor and slide the Card Slot Cover Open Lever to open the Card Slot Cover. Hold the Memory Card placing the cut off corner 0 at the front with the label facing up, and then insert it fully into the Memory Card Slot horizontally.

  • Page 15: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using LCD Monitor Record and play the video image while viewing the LCD Monitor. Put your finger on the groove d_ to open the LCD Monitor. Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording/playing angle. eThe LCD Monitor can rotate up to the angles illustrated.
  • Page 16 Portrait Picture Recording By opening the LCD Monitor and turning it so that it faces forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the SD Video Camera monitor the shot while shooting is in progress. •...

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On/Selecting Operation Modes

    Turning Power Selecting Operation Modes Select a desired mode on the mode selection screen. Set the Power Switch to [ON]. eThe SD Video Camera is turned on. Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Recording Mode or Playback Mode. ®: Recording Mode @: Playback Mode ®...

  • Page 18: Using The Menu Screen

    Using Menu Screen Allows the functions usable in the selected mode to be set from the menu. Select a desired mode. (-.) 17) OhOOmOOs R OhO5J_ Press the [MENU] Button. • The Main Menu in the selected mode is MPEG2 8:00PM displayed.

  • Page 19: List Of Menus

    List of Menus The menu images used differ slightly from the actual menus. These are offered for simplified illustration purposes. • Recording Mode Camera Functions Setup 1 Auto Exposure Mode [Program AE] (_ 38) 2 Image Stabilizer [EIS] (_ 39) 3 Digital Zoom [Dig.
  • Page 20 ,Playback Mode [MPEG2/MPEG4] mode Scene 1 Deleting a Scene [Delete] (-_ 40) 2 Setting the Lock [File Lock] (-_ 41) 3 Scene Detail [Detail] (-_ 41) PlayList* 4 Selecting and switching a Play List [Switch] (-_ 43) 5 Playing back the Play List [Play] (-) 44) 6 Creating the Play List [Create] (-) 43) 7 Editing...
  • Page 21 Card 15 Capacity of a Card [Capacity] (-_ 51) 16 Recover writing speed of the data to a Card [Clean Up] (-) 26) 17 Formatting a Card [Format Card] (-_ 51) Others 18 Setting a Repeat Playback [Repeat Play] (-_ 52) 19 Display Mode [Display] (-) 53) [PICTURE] mode...

  • Page 22: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time At the time of purchase of the SD Video Camera, the date and time are not set. First, set the date and time, then use the SD Video Camera. I_I, OhOOmOOs R Ohllm Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Recording Mode.
  • Page 23 • Change of the Date Display Mode Select a desired mode on [Date Mode] in [Date Setup]. 8:00PM M/D/Y DEC 20 2004 20:00 D/M/Y 20.12. 2004 20:00 Y/M/D 2004.12.20 • Change of the Date/Time Indication Mode Select a desired mode on [Indication] in [Date Setup].

  • Page 24: Adjusting Brightness And Color Level On The Lcd Monitor

    Adjusting Brightness Color Level on the Monitor MPEG2 OhOOmOOs LCD Brightness [LCD Bright] Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen, Oh05_ 8 : OOPM LOB Color Level [LOB Color] Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

  • Page 25: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Before Recording operation Do not cover the sensor with your hand when using the Remote Control and recording pictures. _Remote Control Sensor @White Balance Sensor ® • MPEG2/MPEG4 Motion Image MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group. It is the name of the standard for the compression extension of a digital motion image and sound enacted by ITU_TS (International Telecommunications...

  • Page 26: Clean Up Function

    Clean Up Function Generally, if you repeatedly write data on a Memory Card, the data writing speed is decreased by the characteristic of the Memory Card. To recover the data writing speed on available SD Memory Card, [Clean Up] function is installed in this unit.

  • Page 27: (Mpeg2)

    In MPEG2 motion image recording, SD Memory Card with the high-speed transmission rate of 10 MB/e is needed. Be sure to check available SD Memory Card on the following web site. For USA <http://www.panasonic.com/d-snap> For Canada <http:llwww.panasonic.calenglishl accessoriee/etoragemedia/> MPEG2 qlHI OhOOnOOs...

  • Page 28: Recording Motion Images (Mpeg4)

    Recording Motion Images (MPEG4) MPEG4 recording provides less visual quality than MPEG2 recording. It is recommended when long recording durations are needed. Since the file size is much smaller than MPEG2, it's ideal if the recording needs to be sent as an E-mail attachment. Press the [REC/PLAY] Button...

  • Page 29: Playing Back Motion Images (Mpeg2)

    Playing Back Motion Images (MPEG2) Plays back motion images recorded on the Memory Card. Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Playback Mode and set the operation mode to [MPEG2]. • Motion image files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in the index picture screen. Press the I I/m/441/1_1_ side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired file.

  • Page 30: Playing Back Motion Images (Mpeg4)

    Playing Back Motion Images (MPEG4) Plays back motion images recorded on the Memory Card. Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Playback Mode and set the operation mode to [MPEG4]. • Motion image files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in the index picture screen. Press the I 1/11/441/1_1_ side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume

    • For Repeat Playback (-) 52) Set [Repeat Play] on [Others] to [On]. • Select [Off] to cancel Repeat Play setting. • To cancel Repeat Playback midway, press the [11] Button. However, the Repeat Play setting will not be cancelled. Adjusting the Volume During playback, the zoom control is used to adjust the...

  • Page 32: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording Still Pictures Records still pictures. Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Recording Mode and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. Press the [MENU] Button and set [Quality] a2ooo on [Record Functions Setup] to desired picture quality and then press the PICTURE 8:007M [1_ SET] Button.

  • Page 33: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing back Still Pictures Plays back still pictures recorded on the Memory Card. Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Playback Mode and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. • Still picture files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in the index picture screen. Press the I I/II/<I<I/IH_ side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired...

  • Page 34: Play Back All Of The Still Pictures One By One (Slide Show)

    Play Back of the Still Pictures (Slide Show) Plays back all of still pictures one by one recorded on the Memory Card. Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Playback Mode and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. Press the [MENU] Button and set [Slide Show]...

  • Page 35: Advanced Functions

    A dvanced Functions Zoom In/Out Functions Allows the user to vary the field of view that will be photographed. Set the Recording Mode For close-ups (zoom in): OhOOmOOs Push the [T/W] Lever towards [T]. R OhO5m For wide-angle shots (zoom out): MPEG2 Push the [T/W] Lever towards [W] eZoom indication _.} is displayed for a few...

  • Page 36: Adjusting White Balance

    Adjusting White Balance The SD Video Camera adjusts White Balance automatically, however, depending on the scene or light conditions, the Automatic White Balance may not SELECT be able to bring out natural colors. In such cases, the white balance can be adjusted manually. M EG2 "...

  • Page 37: Manual Exposure Adjustment

    Manual Exposure Adjustment Exposure can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto exposure may not function well. Set the Recording Mode S[LCT Set the Auto/Manual Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. OhOOmOOs R OhOSm i _AFAWB -.::::::_ ÷ MPEG2 eThe [AWB], [-r--T'-m+] and [AF] Indications are displayed.

  • Page 38: Recording In Special Situations (Program Ae)

    Recording in Special Situations (Program Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations. Set the Recording Mode Press the [MENU] Button and select [Program AE] on [Camera Functions Setup] to set a desired mode. eThe indication _._of the selected mode is displayed.

  • Page 39: Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function

    Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function If you are recording in unstable situations (with a Zoom In, with a walk etc.) and the SD Video Camera is shaky, you can use this function to correct for camera shake. elf the SD Video Camera shakes too much, this function may not be able to stabilize images being recorded.

  • Page 40: Using The Play Menu Functions

    Using Play Menu Functions Allows the functions usable in the selected mode to be set from the menu. eList of Menus to "Play Mode". (-_ 20) Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Playback Mode and set the operation mode. Press the [MENU] Button. eUsing the Menu Screen (-_ 18) Scene Motion Image:...
  • Page 41 • Locking Scenes (File Lock) Precious scene recorded on the Memory Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. Press the [MENU] Button and select [File Lock] on [Scene] and press the [1_ SET] Button. "_ Select the scene to lock set and then press the [It,.
  • Page 42 • Designating Scenes to be Printed (DPOF) PICTURE Mode only DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Setting), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Memory Card. "DPOF" means Digital Print Order Format. Press the [MENU] Button and select [DPOF] on [Scene] to [Select] and then press the [1_ SET] Button.
  • Page 43 PlayList (MPEG2 Mode only) You can create a play list on this SD Video Camera by gathering your favorites from the recorded scenes. ==Creating New Play List (Create) You can create a play list on this SD Video Camera by gathering your favorite MPEG2 motion images from the recorded scenes.
  • Page 44 IIPlaying back a Play List (Play) Press the [MENU] Button and select [Play] on [PlayList] and press the [1_ SET] Button. Select the play list to play back and then press the [It," SET] Button. oThe selected play list will be played back from the first scene.
  • Page 45 Adding scenes Follow steps 1-2 of "Adding/Deleting Scenes from Play List (Edit)". Press the • side of the Multi-function Button down to move the cursor to the lower row, and press the ,</1_1_ side of the Multi-function Button to select the point where the scene is to be inserted.
  • Page 46 IlChanging Title of Play List (Title) Selections in the play list will be numbered in the order you select them. The title of play list can be changed at any time. You can change the recording date/time to desired title. Press the [MENU] Button and select [Title] on [PlayList] and press the [1_ SET] Button.
  • Page 47 Characters available for entering title You can use the I I/II/<</IH_ side of the Multi-function Button to select characters from the "1 (capital letter)", "2 (small letter)" and "3 (symbol)" input modes. With step 3, select the input mode and then press the [1_ SET] Button. !!!#EiD_ 2_ _004 i _®AM ] •...
  • Page 48 Program (MPEG2 Mode only) Program refers to an assembly of scenes recorded on the same date. ,Switching to Thumbnail Display of Specific Date (Switch) Since the scenes recorded on this SD Video Camera are collected as "programs" for each recording date, selecting a program will allow you to display only scenes from a specific date.
  • Page 49 • Changing Title of Program (Title) The recording date has initially been titled to any program. You can change the recording date to desired title. Press the [MENU] Button and select [Title] on [Program] and press the [1_ SET] Button. Select the program of which title to be changed and then press the [1_ SET] Button.
  • Page 50 Go To ,Jump to the first or last scene (Top/ End) From the Playback Mode screen, you can jump to the first scene or last scene. Press the [MENU] Button and select desired item on [Go To] and then press the [1_ SET] Button.
  • Page 51 Card ==Verifying Remaining Free Space on Card (Capacity) You can find out how long you will be able to record on card. Press the [MENU] Button and select [Capacity] on [Card] and press the [1_ SET] Button. • [Capacity] screen is displayed. _ •...
  • Page 52 Others ==Playing Back Scenes Repeatedly (Repeat Play) When playback of the last scene is finished, playback of all scenes will repeat from the first scene. • Play List/Program: Playback of the scenes in that range will be repeated, MPEG2/MPEG4 Mode only Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Playback Mode and set the operation mode to [MPEG2] or [MPEG4].
  • Page 53 ,Information is displayed on a screen (Display) The programs and scenes recorded by SD Video Camera includes the information such as recording date/time, scene number, etc. You can select the information to be displayed during playback. Press the [MENU] Button and set [Display] on [Others]...

  • Page 54: Playing Back On An External Device

    Playing Back on an external device Using the AV Cradle, the SD Video Camera can be connected to external devices such as a monitor or home sound system. The recorded images could also be recorded to a VCR or DVD video recorder. Put the SD Video Camera in the AV...

  • Page 55: An External Device

    Recording pictures supplied from external device Put the SD Video Camera in the AV Cradle and connect with the AC Adaptor (_). (-._ 13) Connect the [AV IN/OUT] socket of the AV Cradle to the AV Output Sockets of the external device _) using supplied...

  • Page 56: Storing On The Pc

    Storing on the PC If a card has reached its capacity limit, or if you want to prevent accidental erasure of recorded pictures, you should store the files inside the card in a PC. • Connect the USB cable after the USB driver is installed.

  • Page 57: Using The Dvd Video Recorder With A Hard Disk

    Using Video Recorder with a Hard Disk ,Recording to a Hard Disk on DVD Video Recorder If you have a DVD Video Recorder with a Hard Disk (DMR-EIOOH), you can save the pictures recorded by the SD Video Camera on the hard disk or DVD-RAM of the device.

  • Page 58: On A Personal Computer

    On a Personal Computer About supplied software IIAbout the supplied software The SD Video Camera comes with MediaStage for AV100, DirectX 8.1 and a USB driver to allow the SD Video Camera to be used on a personal computer. By using these software packages, you can arrange the pictures on a Memory Card, and cut and edit motion images (MediaStage for AVl00).

  • Page 59: Usb Driver

    • Microsoft e, Windows ®, Windows Media Windows NT ® and DirectX ® are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Intel ®, Pentium ® and Celeron ® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 60: Mediastage For Avl00

    MediaStage for AVIO0 • Features of MediaStage for AV100 • MPEG2 motion images, MPEG4 motion images (ASF-format files) and still pictures (JPEG pictures) recorded on the SD Video Camera are displayed in thumbnail form and can be easily played back on a personal computer. •...

  • Page 61: Installing Mediastage & Usb Driver

    Installing MediaStage & USB Driver Do not connect the USB cable until the USB driver has been installed. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer's CD-ROM drive. eThe launcher for the installation is activated automatically. Click [MediaStage & USB Driver]. eWhen [MediaStage &...

  • Page 62: Installing Usb Driver

    Installing Driver When the USB driver is installed, the SD Video Camera will be recognized by the personal computer. Do not connect the USB cable until the USB driver has been installed. eWhen [MediaStage & USB Driver] is already installed, you do not need to install [USB Driver]. Insert the supplied CD-ROM...

  • Page 63: Connecting With The Pc

    Connecting with eConnect the USB cable after the USB driver is installed. • Use both the AC adaptor and the battery. Either one alone does not allow the SD Video Camera to be used with a personal computer. Open the AV Input/Output and USB Terminal Cover and DC Input Socket Cover.

  • Page 64: Starting The Software

    Starting Software ==Starting the MediaStage for AV100 ....... Select [Start]>> [All programs (programs)]>> [Panasonic]>> [MediaStage]>> [MediaStage for AV100]. _ r*oo_ _....... • For other notes, see page 85......Disconnecting the USB Cable safely If you use Windows XP/2000, remove the USB Cable using the following method.

  • Page 65: Constructing A Folder When The Memory Card Is Used With A Pc

    Constructing a Folder when Memory Card is used with a PC eWhen the Memory Card with data recorded by the SD Video Camera is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the figure. • Use the MediaStage for AV100 for operating files in the Memory Card.
  • Page 66 Others Charge built-in battery for maintaining the date information This built-in battery is used for the memory of date and time. If [(_.] indicator is displayed when the power is on, the built-in battery may be exhausted. Charge using the following procedure: Take the battery out and plug in the AC adaptor.
  • Page 67 Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor. Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
  • Page 68 ,Using the Remote Controller Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Controller Sensor on the SD Video Camera and press the desired button. • Distance from the SD Video Camera: Within approx. 15 feet (5 meters). oAngle: Within approx. 15 degrees in all directions from the central axis.
  • Page 69 • Using the Stand The Card Case can be used as a Movie Stand. It can be used for Portrait Picture Recording etc., or whenever you do not want to record with the SD Video Camera in your hand. Open the Card Case. Fit the leading protrusions _ of the Stand and the grooves _ of the SD Video Camera, and place the SD Video Camera...
  • Page 70 Indications (Recording Mode) t234 -Hdfl l ,_& [] a'_ I MPEG2 O REC - 0h00m00s - ((_t)_U F "_" - W_T R Oh 10m- - WIND O JT ICARD ACCESSI BRIGHT [DEC8:ooPM]_ 2O 2004j 1 Program AE Mode (-) 38) 9 Wind Noise Reduction (-) 39) 10 Card Mode t,_ :...
  • Page 71 11 Picture Quality (-_ 27, 28, 32) [CARD ERROR]: MPEG2/PICTURE ('-) 27, 32) Error occurred when the recording starts, or while recording. Turn on power again. Fine If a card is not corresponding, the SD Video Normal Camera cannot recognize the card. Perform MPEG4 (_ 28) format with this SD Video Camera.
  • Page 72 Indications (Playback Mode) PICTURE MPEG2/MPEG4 VOLUME . _-1,7 9 File Name 1 Operation Mode (-) 29, 30, 33) 10 File Lock (-_ 41) MPEG2: MPEG2 Motion Image Mode 11 Slide Show (-) 34, 42, 53) MPEG4: MPEG4 Motion Image 12 DPOF setting (-) 42) Mode Still Picture Mode 2 Program/Play...
  • Page 73 • Displayed by the text [No File.] Motion images and still pictures are not recorded on the card. [Cannot delete scene.] You tried to delete the locked files. [DPOF is not set to a scene.] You tried to select [DPOF] in SlideShow but the card has no scenes with DPOF setting.
  • Page 74 IlAbout Recovery When you access to a card in MPEG2 mode and faulty control information or play list information is found, the following messages may appear. (When activating the recovery function, it may take time depending on the error.) Recovery of control information: Deletion of PlayList: [Found error in control information.
  • Page 75 Do not use the SD Video Camera for Notes & Precautions surveillance purposes or other business ,Cautions for Use use. When you use your SD Video Camera on • If you use the SD Video Camera for a long a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, period of time, the internal temperature make sure that no water or moisture increases and, consequently, this may...
  • Page 76 After use, be sure to take the Memory • The temperature of the SD Video Camera Card out and detach the Battery from the and the battery may rise while charging SD Video Camera or pull out the AC Cord the battery.
  • Page 77 Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean Be sure to detach the Battery from the SD Video Camera. (if it is left attached to the • Prevent the terminals from getting clogged SD Video Camera, a minute amount of with dirt, dust, or other substances.
  • Page 78 AC Adaptor or the again after you completely use up the battery is probably defective. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer. charged capacity. Memory Card Notes Hints • When the Memory Card is being read, do not remove the Memory Card, turn off the •...
  • Page 79 oWhen the SD Video C amera isturned on, • Using the LCD Monitor (--> 15) donot a ttach orremove the battery, or • Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor plug t he power cord inorout. beyond ranges described in these operating instructions will damage the SD •...
  • Page 80 [PUSH THE RESET SWITCH] Card Access lamp [ACCESS] is lit, a may be displayed on some Panasonic message for recovery appears when you digital video cameras in such a case. This turn the unit on or insert a card again.
  • Page 81 • Fast forward orfast backward will b ereset • If [NORM] is selected for recording, tonormal playback onthe next file. mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a • Inthe index picture screen, the first f rame playback image depending on the image for t he pictures isdisplayed.

  • Page 82: Backlight Compensation Function

    • Zoom In/Out Functions (--) 35) • Manual Exposure Adjustment oWhen recording pictures using the Zoom (--) 37) In function, we recommend using the • The brightness of the LCD monitor may Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) differ from that of the actual recorded Function.
  • Page 83 Spotlight Mode • Designating Scenes to be Printed oWith t his Mode, recorded images may t urn (DPOF) (--) 42) out t obeextremely dark. • DPOF is the abbreviation of Digital Print • Ifthe recording subject isextremely bright, Order Format. DPOF is used to select itsrecorded image may t urn out t obe images you want to print.
  • Page 84 • As formatting erases all the data, save the • Using the DVD Video Recorder necessary data on a personal computer, with a Hard Disk (.._ 57) etc. beforehand. • You can save files on the Hard Disk by • Format may take a little time. Wait until the connecting to the DVD Video Recorder Card Access Lamp goes out.
  • Page 85 oWhen an NTFS-formatted Memory Card is Copy to the InnerHDD inserted into the SD Video Camera and the Device is connected to the personal computer, the Memory Card Access lamp [ACCESS] keeps lighting. In this case, log on with [Administrator (computer administrator)] (or any other user name...
  • Page 86 Before Requesting • Constructing a Folder when the Memory Card is used with a PC Service (-_ 65) Power e[DCIM], [SD VIDEO] etc. are necessary The SD Video Camera power cannot items in the folder structure. They have be turned nothing to do with actual operations.
  • Page 87 Either the SD Video Camera or the Memory Card may be damaged. Please consult your Panasonic dealer. Playing back or recording do not function and the screen has frozen. Set the Power Switch to [OFF]. If the...
  • Page 88 How do I send an MPEG4 motion When the USB cable is removed when Windows Me is used, Device image recorded as e-mail? Capture the motion image data removal warning appears. recorded on the SD Video Camera If the USB cable is connected without onto a personal computer and attach it installing the USB Driver (supplied) to an e-mail to send it.
  • Page 89 Specifications SD Video Camera (Panasonic SV-AV100) Information for your safety Power Source: DC 4.9 V (AC Adaptor) DC 3.7 V (Battery) Power Consumption: Recording (When recording the MPEG2 motion image with Camera Input) 3.7 W (When using the AC Adaptor) 3.5 W (When using the battery)
  • Page 90 AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0617) Information for your safety Dimensions: Approx. 2-3/8" x 1-1/4" × 3-13/16" (89 (W)× 31 (H)× 96 (D) ram) Weight: Approx. 4.89 oz. (130 g) Battery Pack (Panasonic CGA-S302A)lnformation for your safety Dimensions: Approx. 1-7/16" × 5/16" × 2-1/8"...
  • Page 91 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- iiiiiiiiiii 7282). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)- 768-2910.
  • Page 92 Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, 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,...
  • Page 93 Only) 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) Centralized Factory Servicenter...
  • Page 94 Index MPEG2 Motion Image ....25, 27, 29 MPEG4 Motion Image ....25, 28, 30 AC Adaptor ....12, 13, 55, 56, 63 ACCord ........... 12, 13 AV Cable .......... 54, 55 Operation Mode ........AV Cradle ......... 13, 54, 55 OSD Indication ........
  • Page 95 ....... Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia espahola para el uso rapido Alimentacibn el_ctrica • Utilizaci6n del Adaptador Abrir la tapa de la toma de entrada CC y conectar el cable de entrada CC a la toma [DC IN 4.9V] de la Videocamara Conectar el cable principal CA al adaptador CA y el cable principal CA.
  • Page 96 Cbmo encajar la camara el soporte Si se encaja la cAmara en el soporte AV la carga es mas sencilla. El soporte AV permite conectar la camara a un dispositivo externo, como un televisor para poder ver las imdtgenes contenidas en el dispositivo en el televisor.
  • Page 97 Insercibn de la Tarjeta memoria En esta Videocamara SD, s6lo se puede utilizar una tarjeta de memoria SD. Abrir el monitor LCD y deslizar la palanca <=== para abrir la tapa del compartimento de la tarjeta. Sujetar la tarjeta de memoria colocando el angulo cortado O de frente con la etiqueta _ en la parte delantera, e insertarla totalmente en el compartimento...
  • Page 98 Encendido/Seleccibn de los modos de funcionamiento Seleccionar el modo deseado en la pantalla de selecci6n de modo. Poner el boton de encendido en [ON]. • La Videoc6.mara SD se enciende. Pulsar el boton [REC/PLAY] para seleccionar el modo grabacion o el modo reproduccion.
  • Page 99 Grabaci6n de imagenes dinamicas/imdgenes estaticas Pulsar el bot6n [REC/PLAY] para seleccionar el modo grabacion y poner el ° modo de funcionamiento. Pulsar el bot6n [MENU] y configurar [Quality] en [Record Functions Setup] ,© con la calidad de imagen deseada y luego pulsar el boton [ID- SET].
  • Page 100 Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanterfa, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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