Panasonic SD-SD50 Operating Instruction

· Panasonic in no way provides a guarantee for the RealOne Player

Application or associated plug-in module. Panasonic accepts no lia-

bility for any problems that may arise either during the installation or

through use of the RealOne Player Application and/or associated

plug-in module. Panasonic does not provide a guarantee that con-

tent managed by the RealOne Player Application and/or associated

plug-in module can be transferred to an SD Memory Card.

· Electronic Music Distribution services are provided by a third party

and not by Panasonic. Therefore Panasonic has no responsibility

and accepts no liability for any problems that may arise with an

Electronic Music Distribution service.

· You may be unable to record or use music data in some computer

environments. This company accepts no responsibility for any loss of

data or damage incurred by loss of data.

· Modifications to the product and these operating instructions may be

made without prior notice.

· Illustrations and screen examples in these operating instructions

may differ from the actual product.

Panasonic Media Manager is a software package that includes RealOne

for Panasonic, an AAC plug-in, an SD Interface plug-in, driver software

for the USB Reader/Writer, and the setup programs for all these compo-

nents.

Windows

(1)

, 98SE, Windows

Me, Windows

2000 (Professional)

Minimum System:

Pentium 233MHz MMX or equivalent CPU

64MB RAM

Hard Disk Space: 100MB for Software

200MB for Music

CD-ROM drive

16 bit Sound card and speakers

65,000-color video display card

set to display at 800x600 (video)

Internet connection and web browser

(Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

Recommended System:

Pentium II 333MHz or equivalent CPU

64MB RAM

Hard Disk Space: 200MB for Software

1GB for Music

CD-ROM drive that supports digi-

tal audio extraction

Full Duplex Sound card and speakers

65,000-color video display card set to

display at 800x600 or higher (video)

Internet connection and web browser

(Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

Windows

XP (Home Edition/Professional)

Minimum System:

Pentium II 333MHz or equivalent CPU

128MB RAM

Hard Disk Space: 100MB for Software

200MB for Music

CD-ROM drive

16 bit Sound card and speakers

65,000-color video display card

set to display at 800x600 (video)

Internet connection and web browser

(Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

Recommended System:

Pentium III 500MHz or equivalent CPU

128MB RAM

Hard Disk Space: 200MB for Software

1GB for Music

CD-ROM drive that supports digi-

tal audio extraction

Full Duplex Sound card and speakers

65,000-color video display card set to

display at 800x600 or higher (video)

Internet connection and web browser

(Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

System requirements

RealOne Player for Panasonic cannot be used on Microsoft

Windows

3.1, Windows

95, Windows NT

and Macintosh

. Correct operation can-

not be guaranteed when used on Microsoft

Windows

98, Windows

98SE, Windows

Me, Windows

2000 or Windows

XP upgraded from

Windows

95/3.1. Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when used on

Microsoft

Windows

2000 or Windows

XP upgraded from Windows NT

Operating System requirements apply to RealNetworks

products only.

Third party plugins or add-ons may have different system requirements.

(1) : You will need Internet Explorer 5.01 or later.

1 Turn on the computer and start Windows.

Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

• The installer program starts automatically .

• If the installer program does not start, run the program by specifying

the file name. (See "If the installation program does not start auto-

matically")

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

3 When the display

appears, check "Yes" and

click on [Finish].

The computer restarts and

installation is complete.

1 Click on [Start] and, click on

"Run...".

Type in "#:\setup.exe" and click on

[OK].

• The installation program starts.

• #: Enter the CD-ROM ID here.

(See "Checking drive ID")

• Letters you enter here can be

either upper or lower case.

The drivers for the USB Reader/Writer and RealOne for Panasonic are

included on the supplied CD-ROM. Follow these steps to install them.

You may have to specify the drive ID during installation. Turn on the com-

puter and start Windows. Refer to the following to check the ID of the

drive.

Installation

Checking drive ID

If you have more than one CD-ROM

drive, select the one into which you have

inserted the CD-ROM.

Double click on the "My Computer"

icon at the top left of the screen.

CD-ROM drive ID

(E in this case)

Do not connect the USB Reader/Writer until installation is complete.

Installation steps

If the installation program does not start automatically

Panasonic Media Manager

This Manual is an overseas version and some details

may differ from Instructions enclosed with products

sold in Australia

To protect your data

• Switch the write-protect switch of the SD

Memory Card to “LOCK”. Unlock when you want

to record or edit the card again.

• Do not touch the metal terminals of the card with

your hands or metal objects.

• Use an oil-based felt pen to write on the card. Do

not use pencil or ballpoint pen as these can dam-

age the card.

1 Turn on the computer and start Windows.

2 Connect the USB Reader/Writer to

the computer's USB port.

The "New Hardware Found" screen

appears.

The driver for the USB Reader/Writer

is enabled automatically.

Check that it appears in Windows

Explorer as a removable drive.

3 Taking care that the card is facing

the right way, insert the SD

Memory Card into the USB

Reader/Writer.

Double-click on the desktop icon.

RealOne for Panasonic starts and the registration wizard

begins.

Connect the included USB Reader/Writer to checkout (record) tracks to

your SD Memory Card.

Connecting an SD Memory Card

Starting RealOne for Panasonic

Note:

• Connect to an AC power supply when using a portable computer. Data

can be lost or errors can occur if the computer turns off during opera-

tion.

• Operation cannot be guaranteed under the following circumstances:

· When you have connected two or more USB Reader/Writers to your

computer or are using another USB device.

· When you have connected another SD Memory Card adapter.

· When you are using a USB hub or extension cord.

Note:

You can damage the card and USB Reader/Writer's slot if you insert

the card incorrectly.

Ensure the USB Reader/Writer's ACCESS lamp is off before inserting

or ejecting SD Memory Cards.

Note:

If the icon is not on the desktop, from the [Start] menu, select "Programs"

→

"RealOne Player".

Playlists created with RealOne for Panasonic cannot be played

on SD Audio Players.

Insert label-up with the

cut-off corner facing in

ACCESS lamp

To the com-

puter's USB

port

Do not remove the SD Memory Card while checking out even if

the ACCESS lamp is off.

• Do not wet, drop, or expose the USB Reader/Writer to impacts.

• Do not use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, a heat

vent, or a heating appliance.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not insert foreign objects into the slot.

The USB Reader/Writer

Performing the following actions before RealOne for Panasonic has start-

ed completely, while the USB Reader/Writer's ACCESS lamp is on, and

while checking out tracks can damage your SD Memory Card and corrupt

the data it contains.

• Inserting or ejecting the SD Memory Card

• Connecting or disconnecting the USB Reader/Writer

• Shutting down RealOne for Panasonic or Windows forcefully

• Turning the computer off forcefully (for example, unplugging the AC

power supply cord)

Protecting the data on your SD Memory Card

To search using the table of contents

• Double click on to display its contents.

• Click on to see an explanation.

The SD Audio Help includes explanations about the sections of RealOne

for Panasonic specific to Panasonic that have not been explained in

these operating instructions or in the Online Help for RealOne.

• AAC settings and explanations

• Data conversion

• Checking out and checking in with SD Memory Cards

And more

SD Audio HELP

To show the online help for SD Audio

After starting RealOne for Panasonic.(See "Starting RealOne for

Panasonic")

1 Connect the USB Reader/Writer(See "Connecting an SD Memory

Card").

2 Insert an SD Memory Card into the USB Reader/Writer.

3 Click on [Devices].

4 Double click on "Panasonic Device" and then double click on "SD

Card".

5 Click on the [SD Audio Help] button.

To show the online help

• After starting RealOne for

Panasonic, select [Help Contents]

from the "Help" menu.

Searching by keyword

The table of contents is replaced by a list of keywords when you click on

the "Index" tab.

You can find a keyword by either entering it or scrolling through the list.

Double click on the keyword to see an explanation.

These instructions describe basic operations such as installation. For

more detailed instructions, refer to the online help included on the CD-

ROM.

Using the online help

Online help for RealOne

(Example)

Listening

To insert an SD Memory Card

• Insert the card so the label is

facing up and the end with the

corner cut off is facing in.

• Push on the center of the card

so it locks into place.

Note:

The following can occur if there is

a problem with the card:

• “Now Busy” or “EMERGENCY

STOP” appears on the display

frequently

• “Reading” appears on the dis-

play for 20 seconds or longer

• No sound continues for 20 sec-

onds or longer after pushing the

shuttle key [ ]to play

You can remedy the problem by

formatting the card with Panasonic

Media Manager.

Before formatting the card, check in

any data on the card to your comput-

er. See the online help for Panasonic

Media Manager for details.

Push the shuttle key [ ].

The unit turns off about ten sec-

onds later.

Resume

When you next push the shuttle key

[ ], play resumes from where you

stopped it. Play starts from track 1 if

you replace the card or battery.

To stop play and turn the unit off

“” may be displayed

at times. This refers to a feature

that will be available in the future

with the Panasonic Media

Manager software.

Before this feature is available,

all tracks are played and “ ”

(default playlist) is displayed on

the playlist number display.

Supplied accessories

Inserting the battery

Battery indicator

Battery (not included)

• Use alkaline batteries.

• If rechargeable batteries are to

be used, rechargeable batteries

manufactured by Panasonic are

recommended.

Hold function

This function stops the unit from

responding when a button is pressed.

It prevents the following:

• The unit turning on unexpectedly,

causing the battery to go dead.

•Play being interrupted when a

button is accidentally pressed.

a c

C D

Stereo earphones

(L0BAB0000172) –1pc.

USB Reader/Writer

(RFA1869-H1) –1pc.

Neck lanyard

(RFA1876A-Q) –1pc.

SD Memory Card –1pc.

CD-ROM –1pc.

SD Audio Player

For the U.S.A

To order accessories contact 4-800-332-5368 or Web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

•

When the indicator flashes, replace

the battery with a new one.

•

The

indicator

may not function correct-

ly under some operating conditions.

The one during play is the best guide.

•

The time between when the indicator

starts flashing and when the power

is cut off depends on the type of bat-

teries you are using.

•

This indicator may not function cor-

rectly if you use batteries other than

the specified Panasonic alkaline bat-

teries.

• Use numbers indicated when

asking for replacement parts.

• Take care that the lanyard does

not get caught and choke you.

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