Panasonic SV-AV50 User Manual

SD Video Camera

Operating Instructions

Model No. SV-AV50

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

For USA assistance. please call:1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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End User License Agreement

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(“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. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from
which you made the purchase.

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Software are not transferred to Licensee.

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to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

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Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one
computer.

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either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides.
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Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

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suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

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Contents

End User License Agreement ................... 2

Information for Your Safety ....................... 4

Introduction ............................................... 7

Preparation

Standard Accessories ............................... 8

Optional Accessory ................................... 8

Controls and Components ........................ 9

Using the USB Cradle............................. 10

Power Supply .......................................... 10

Charging the Battery ................................11

Inserting a Memory Card......................... 12

Using the LCD Monitor............................ 13

Turning the Power On ............................. 15

Selecting Operation Modes..................... 16

Using the Menu Screen........................... 17

List of Menus........................................... 18

Setting Date and Time ............................ 20

Adjusting Brightness and

Color Level on the LCD Monitor ............ 21

Advanced Functions

Digital Zoom Function ............................. 31

Night View Function ................................ 31

Backlight Compensation Function........... 32

Adjusting White Balance ......................... 33

Erasing the Files Recorded on

a Memory Card ...................................... 34

Protecting Files (File Protection) ............. 35

Writing Printing Data on a Memory Card

(DPOF Setting) ...................................... 36

Playing Back Still Pictures One by One

(P. Slide Show)....................................... 37

Formatting the Memory Card .................. 38

Playing Back on an external device ........ 39

Recording Pictures supplied from an

external device....................................... 40

Using Auto Recording Function .............. 41

On a Personal Computer

Basic Functions

Recording Still Pictures ........................... 22

Playing Back Still Pictures....................... 23

Recording Moving Pictures

(MPEG4)................................................ 24

Playing Back Moving Pictures

(MPEG4)................................................ 25

Voice Recording

(Voice Recording Function) ................... 26

Listening to Voice Recordings

(Voice Playback).................................... 27

Listening to Music (Audio Playback) ....... 28

Adjusting the Volume .............................. 29

Using the Remote Controller/

Earphones ............................................. 30

About the supplied software .................... 42

USB Driver .............................................. 44

SD-MovieStage ....................................... 44

SD-Jukebox............................................. 45

Installing USB Driver............................... 46

Installing SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 ............ 46

Installing SD-Jukebox Ver.4 .................... 47

Connecting to the PC .............................. 48

Starting the Software ............................... 49

Disconnecting the USB Cable Safely...... 49

If you no longer need software

(Uninstall)............................................... 49

Constructing a Folder when

the Memory Card is used with a PC ...... 50

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Others

Charge the Built-in Battery for

Maintaining the Date Information ........... 51

After Use................................................. 51

Indications............................................... 52

Cautions for Use ..................................... 54

Notes and Hints ...................................... 57

Before Requesting Service ..................... 66

Specifications .......................................... 69

Limited Warranty

(For U.S.A. Only) ................................... 70

Customer Services Directory

(For U.S.A Only) .................................... 72

Index ....................................................... 73

Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso

rápido

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD
Video Camera. Please read these
Operating Instructions carefully and keep
them handy for future reference.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE
THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE
NOT USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Colocación en el Soporte USB ............... 74

Alimentación eléctrica ............................. 74

Carga de la batería ................................. 75

Inserción de la Tarjeta de memoria ......... 76

Selección de los modos

de funcionamiento ................................. 76

Grabación de Imágenes Fijas/

Imágenes en Movimiento/Voz................ 77

Reproducción de Imágenes Fijas/

Imágenes en Movimiento/Voz/Audio ..... 77

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Notice:

This product has parts that contain a small
amount of mercury. It also contains lead in
some components. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

IMPORTANT
Please respect all copyrights.
Whatever you have recorded and
created can be used for your personal
entertainment only. Under copyright
laws, other materials cannot be used
without obtaining permission from the
holders of the copyrights.

≥Injury or material damage resulting

from any kind of use that is not in
accordance with the operating
Instructions are the sole responsibility
of the user.

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.

≥If the SD Video Camera 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 not a malfunction.
Under this condition, turn the SD Video
Camera off and leave it for a while.

≥The manufacturer shall in no event be

liable for the loss of recordings due to
malfunction or defect of this SD Video
Camera, its accessories or Memory Card.

≥Please note that the actual controls and

components, menu items, etc. of your SD
Video Camera may look somewhat
different from those shown in the
illustrations in these Operating
Instructions.

≥SD logo is a trademark.
≥In this Operating Instructions,

“Memory Card” and “Card” mean
“SD Memory Card”.

≥The SD Video Camera uses copyright-

protected technologies and is protected by
the patented technologies and intellectual
properties of Japan and the U.S. To use
these copyright-protected technologies,
authorization of the Macrovision Company
is required. It is prohibited to disassemble
or modify the SD Video Camera.

≥(l 00) indicates the page to be referred

to.

≥Note that the SD Video Camera may not

play back the data recorded or created on
another product and another product may
not play back the data recorded on the SD
Video Camera.

≥The nameplate of the SD Video Camera is

fixed on the bottom of the battery
compartment.

≥MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology

licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson multimedia.

THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE
INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT
AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you
have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.

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FCC Note: (U.S. only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation

instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite
core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: SV-AV50
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: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

SV-AV50

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Introduction

This SD Video Camera can record MPEG4 moving
pictures, still picture and voice data. Additionally, it can
play back a high quality music file of the MPEG2-AAC
and MP3 format (Records files with the supplied
SD-Jukebox Ver.4). And using the viewer software,
SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 (supplied accessory), the
MPEG4 moving picture data can be edited on the
personal computer.

Clock setting

ª

When you purchase the SD Video Camera, the
clock setting has not been performed. To start,

please set the year, month, date and time. (l 20)

PRESS MENU TO SET CLOCK

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Preparation

Standard Accessories

1 AC Adaptor (VSK0647) (l 10)

≥Supplies power to the SD Video

Camera.

2 Battery Pack (l 11)

≥Supplies power to the SD Video

Camera.

3 SD Memory Card (8 MB)

(RP-SD008BVE0) (l 12)

≥Useable capacity will be less.

8 USB Cradle (VSK0664) (l 10)

9 Lens Protection Sticker (VGQ8054)

(l 14)

10 CD-ROM (l 42)

USB Driver,
SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5,
SD-Jukebox Ver.4,
Adobe Acrobat Reader

≥For using the SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5

and SD-Jukebox Ver.4, refer to the
PDF manual. This manual describes
installation only.

11 Neck Lanyard (VFC4056)

4 USB Cable (K1HA09BD0001) (l 48)

5 Stereo earphones (LOBAB0000173)

(l 30)

6 Remote Controller (N2QCAD000005)

(l 30)

7 AV Cable (K2KC4CB00005) (l 39, 40)

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12 Carrying Case (VFC4030)

≥Put the SD Video Camera in the

Carrying Case supplied after use or
when carrying it.

13 Cleaning Cloth (VFC3778)

Optional Accessory

1 Battery Pack (CGA-S003A/1B) (l 11 )

≥Supplies power to the SD Video

Camera.

C

ontrols and Components

MENU

1 LCD Monitor (l 13)
2 Neck Lanyard Holder

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2

3

3 Power/Card Access Lamp (l 11, 56)
4 Record/Play mode Switch (l 16)
5 Mode Button [MODE] (l 16)
6 Power Button [Í] (l 15)
7 Zoom/Volume Lever [T/W] (l 29, 31)
8 Menu Button [MENU] (l 17)

9 Jog Ball
10 Recording Start/Stop Button (l 22, 24, 26)
11 Release Button [RELEASE] (l 13)
12 Night View Button [NIGHT VIEW] (l 31)
13 Speaker
14 Neck Lanyard fixation hole
15 Lens (l 56)
16 Microphone (built-in, monaural) (l 26)
17 Flash (l 22)
18 Grip (l 13)
19 Remote Controller/Earphone Terminal Socket

] (l 30)

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20 Card/Battery Door (l 11)
21 USB Cradle Connector (l 10)
22 Battery Lock (l 11)
23 Memory Card Slot (l 12)
24 Battery Slot (l 11)
25 AV Input/Output Terminal Socket [AV IN/OUT]

(l 39)

26 USB Terminal Port [USB] (l 48)
27 DC Input Socket [DC IN 4.8V] (l 10)
28 Device Connector (l 10)

USB

AV IN/OUT

DC IN 4.8V

25 26 27

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Using the USB Cradle

Inserting the camera into the USB cradle allows the
battery to be charged. The USB cradle also allows the
camera to be connected to external devices such as
your TV for viewing images or to record from external
video sources. The USB Cradle also allows the
pictures on an external device to be recorded on a
Card using the timer function. (l 39, 40)

1

1 Place the SD Video Camera on the USB

Cradle.

≥The grooves A of the SD Video Camera fit in the

leading protrusions B.

≥Place the SD Video Camera on the USB Cradle

so that the mating connectors 1 are in
alignment.

≥Before fitting the SD Video Camera on the USB

Cradle, turn the SD Video Camera off.

Power Supply

ªUsing AC Adaptor

1 Place the SD Video Camera on the USB

Cradle.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the

[DC IN 4.8V] socket on the USB Cradle.

3 Connect the AC Adaptor to AC Main

socket.

1

A

B

3

2

DC IN 4.8V

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Charging the Battery

Be sure to turn the power switch on the camera off
when charging the battery.

1 Slide and open the Card/Battery Door.
2 Insert the battery all the way.

≥Confirm the direction of the battery.
≥Be sure to insert the battery until fixed with the

Battery Lock.

3 Close and lock the Card/Battery Door

while sliding it.

4 Place the SD Video Camera on the USB

Cradle.

5 Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN

4.8V] socket on the USB Cradle.

6 Connect the AC Adaptor to AC Main

socket.

≥Power/Card Access Lamp 1 flashes, and

Charging starts.

7 Wait until Power/Card Access Lamp 1

goes off.

≥When recharging is completed, Power/Card

Access Lamp goes off.

1

2

3

≥Under normal operation the charging light stays on

during charging. If it blinks a charging problem may
be occurring. Please see page 56 for more details.

ª Removing the Battery

1 Slide and open the Card/Battery Door.
2 Release the Battery Lock A and incline

this unit to remove the Battery.

≥When you cannot remove the battery, pull out the

projection part B to remove it.

3 Close and lock the Card/Battery Door

while sliding it.

1

5

DC IN 4.8V

6

2

AB

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Inserting a Memory Card

Be sure to turn the power off when inserting the card.

1 Slide and open the Card/Battery Door.
2 Hold the Memory Card placing the cut off

corner
facing up, and then insert it all the way
until it clicks.

≥Turn off the SD Video Camera before inserting/

≥Confirm the direction of the battery.

1 at the front with the label 2

removing a Card.

3 Close and lock the Card/Battery Door

while sliding it.

1

2

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3

ªRemoving the Memory Card

1 Slide and open the Card/Battery Door.
2 Press the Card until it clicks to release.
3 Pull out the Card.
4 Close and lock the Card/Battery Door

while sliding it.

≥Keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

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3

Using the LCD Monitor

During live recording the image can be viewed on the
LCD monitor. The monitor also allows you to review
previously recorded material.

1 Open the LCD Monitor.

≥The lens appears in an opposite side of the LCD

Monitor.

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according

to the desired recording/playing angle.

1 : Use mainly when recording.

≥Position your finger on Grip A. When you

put your finger on the upper position of the
Grip, there are times when your finger may
touch the lens

1,2

1

1

A

2 : Use mainly when playing back.

≥In this case, lean the LCD Monitor while

pressing the [RELEASE] Button.

The LCD Monitor can rotate up to the angles illustrated.

≥

1 : Up to 90° maximum
2 : Up to 90
3 : Up to 180

≥If the position of the LCD Monitor is set to 2, when

you set the Record/Play mode switch to [ ] mode
only the indication which is limited appears on screen
display.

≥Close the LCD Monitor while pressing the

[RELEASE] Button. (Take care not to get your finger
caught between the LCD Monitor and the body of the
SD Video Camera.)

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° maximum

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ªAttaching the Lens Protection Sticker

1 Attach the Lens Protection Sticker 1 to

the front of this unit. (Attach the Lens
Protection Sticker to the position of the
line 2.)

≥Put the finger under the Lens Protection Sticker

1.

ªUsing the Jog Ball

As the angle of the LCD monitor is changed, so too
will the direction of movement using the Jog Ball.

A : Recording angle
B : Playing back angle

A : UP B : RIGHT

D : LEFT C : DOWN

≥When you keep pressing the [MENU] Button for

2 seconds or more in playback mode, the Jog Ball
and the Zoom Lever cannot be activated to prevent
wrong operations. The MENU screen also does not
appear. (The [¥ HOLD] indication appears.)

（The Jog Ball and the Zoom Lever are activated

when you keep pressing the [MENU] Button for
2 seconds or more.）

ªRecording Still Pictures skillfully

The SD Video Camera automatically adjusts the
shutter speed of the camera to the subject’s
brightness.

When recording pictures in dark places*, the
shutter speed becomes slower. Be careful not to
shake the camera.

* e.g., Indoor, Shade.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the SD Video

Camera firmly with both hands, and take a stance.

≥When recording still pictures using the Remote

Controller (supplied), camera shake will be reduced.

≥Press the Recording Start/Stop Button ([1/

on the Remote Controller

≥When recording pictures of subjects in quick motion,

the picture or image may be blurred.

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Turning the Power On

Select a desired mode from the mode selection screen
on the LCD Monitor.

1 Press the [Í] Button for 1 second or

more.

≥The SD Video Camera is turned on and the

Power/Card Access Lamp A is lit in red.

ª Auto power on mode

If you set the [Auto power on] to [On] in [Setup] on
[MENU], the SD Video Camera is automatically turned
on when LCD Monitor is opened.
≥When the battery is removed, the setting on the [Auto

power on] is turned to [Off]. (The setting on the [Auto
power on] may be turned to [Off] when the battery
power is drained. Please recharge the battery for this
feature to function.)

ª Turning the power off

1 Press the [Í] Button for 2 seconds or

more.

≥The SD Video Camera is turned off and the

Power/Card Access Lamp A is goes off.

≥When the LCD monitor is closed, the picture on

the LCD monitor disappears. However, the SD
Video Camera is not turned off.

≥When you do not operate the SD Video Camera for

about 5 or more minutes, the SD Video Camera is
automatically turned off. (Using the AC Adaptor,
when both the card and the battery are not inserted,
the SD Video Camera is not turned off automatically.)

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Selecting Operation Modes

MODE

1 Set to [ ] 1 to select Record Mode.

Set to [ ] 2 to select Play Mode.

2 Press 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. 3

≥

[ ]: Record mode

[PICTURE]l[MPEG4]l[VOICE]l[PICTURE]

[ ]: Play mode

[PICTURE]l[MPEG4]l[VOICE]l[AUDIO]l
[PICTURE]

ªAbout the Operation Modes

Seven operation modes are provided as follows.
≥Still picture (JPEG format still picture) record mode

(l 22)

≥Still picture (JPEG format still picture) play mode

(l 23)

≥Moving picture (MPEG4 format) record mode (l 24)
≥Moving picture (MPEG4 format) play mode (l 25)
≥Voice (VOICE format) record mode (l 26)
≥Voice (VOICE format) play mode (l 27)
≥Audio (MPEG2-AAC/MP3 format) play mode (l 28)

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Allows the functions usable in the selected mode to be
set from the menu.

1 Select a desired mode. (l 16)
2 Press the [MENU] Button.

≥The menu in the selected mode is displayed.

3 Roll the Jog Ball UP or DOWN to select a

desired item.

4 Press the Jog Ball.
5 For selecting an item, roll the Jog Ball UP

or DOWN to select a desired item and
then LEFT or RIGHT to set the item. 1
For conducting an item, roll the Jog Ball
UP or DOWN to select a desired item and
then press the Jog Ball. 2

6 Press 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 sound so you can edit
the file being played back.

≥When you keep pressing the [MENU] Button for

2 seconds or more in playback mode, the Jog Ball
and the Zoom Lever cannot be activated to prevent
wrong operations. The MENU screen also does not
appear. (The [¥ HOLD] indication appears.)

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The menu screens used differ slightly from the actual
menus. These are offered for simplified illustration
purposes.

ªRecord Mode [ ]

1 Still Picture Record Menu

Picture size [Picture size] (l 22)
Picture quality [Quality] (l 22)
Flash setting [Flash] (l 22)
Display setup [Display setup] 1

2 MPEG4 Moving Picture Record Menu

3 Voice Record Menu

Sub-Menu for Record Mode

1 Display setup [Display setup]

2 Initial setup [Setup]

3 Auto recording setup [Auto recording setup]

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Return to the previous screen [BACK]

Moving picture quality [MPEG4 mode] (l 24)
Auto recording setup [Auto recording setup] 3

(l41)

Display setup [Display setup] 1
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

Display setup [Display setup] 1
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

Display [Icon display]
≥When it is set to [On], superimposed indications

such as playback status and picture quality will be
displayed.

Brightness [Brightness] (l 21)
Color level [Color] (l 21)
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

Beep sound setting [Beep]
≥When it is set to [On], beeps for confirmation or

alarm.

AV input selection [Input select]* (l 40)
* This menu is not in Voice Record Menu.
Auto power on [Auto power on] (l 15)
Card format [Format card] (l 38)
Clock setting [Clock set] (l 20)
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

Rec timer [REC Timer] (l 41)

Auto record standby [Auto record standby] (l 41)

Return to the previous screen [BACK]

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1 Still Picture Playback Menu

Card editing [Card editing] 1
P. Slide show [P. Slide show] (l 37)
Display setup [Display setup] (l 18)
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

2 MPEG4 Moving Picture Playback Menu

Playback size [Screen] (l 25)
MPEG4 repeat [Repeat] (l 25)
Card editing [Card editing] 1
Display setup [Display setup] (l 18)
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

3 Voice Playback Menu

Card editing [Card editing] 1
Display setup [Display setup] (l 18)
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

4 Audio Playback Menu

Audio repeat [Repeat] (l 28)
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 (l 29)
Display setup [Display setup] (l 18)
Initial setup [Setup] 2
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

Sub-Menu for Play Mode

1 Card editing [Card editing]

Erase all files [Erase all files] (l 34)
File protection [Lock/Unlock] (l 35)
DPOF check [DPOF checking] (l 36)
DPOF reset [DPOF resetting] (l 36)
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

2 Initial setup [Setup]

Beep sound setting [Beep] (l 18)
AV output selection [Output select] (l 39)
Auto power on [Auto power on] (l 15)
Return to the previous screen [BACK]

3 Select Playlist [Playlist]

Default playlist [DefaultPlaylist] (l 29)
Playlist [Playlist] (l 29)

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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.

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to

[].

2 Press the [MENU] Button.
3 Select [Setup] and press the Jog Ball.
4 Select [Clock set] and press the Jog Ball.
5 Select [Year] and roll the Jog Ball LEFT or

RIGHT to set a desired value.

6 In the same way, set [Month], [Day],

[Hour], [Minute] to a desired value.

7 Press the [MENU] Button.

≥When the built-in battery has been exhausted, set

the date and time after the battery has charged.

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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.

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]
or [MPEG4].

2 Press the [MENU] Button.
3 Select [Display setup] and press the Jog

Ball.

4 Select [Brightness] or [Color].
5 Roll the Jog Ball LEFT or RIGHT 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.

6 Press the [MENU] Button.

≥The [MENU] screen disappears. (If left unused

for approx. 5 seconds, the display will
automatically revert to the [Display setup]
screen.)

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Recording Still Pictures

Records still pictures.

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [PICTURE].

2 Press the [MENU] Button.
3 Set [Picture size] to desired picture size.

≥Select one of [1600a1200], [1280a960], or

[640a480].

4 Set [Quality] to desired picture quality.

≥Select one of [Fine] or [Normal].

5 To 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.

6 Press the [MENU] Button.
7 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

≥The still image is recorded on the Memory Card.

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immediately

Press the Jog Ball 1 or set the LCD Monitor to the
Viewer position 2.

1 The recorded image displays for approx.

5 seconds.

2 The still images are displayed until the LCD Monitor

is set up as 1.

≥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 Jog Ball to delete the
image.

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This mode plays back still pictures recorded on the
Memory Card.

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MODE

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [PICTURE].

≥Still picture files recorded on the Memory Card

are displayed in the index picture screen.

2 Roll the Jog Ball to select a desired file.
3 Press the Jog Ball.

≥A still picture file is played back on the LCD

Monitor.

ª Operation during Playback

Stop (Reverts to the
index picture screen.)

Displays the next
(previous) screen

Slide show

ª To Play Back All of the Still Pictures

One by One

While playing back, Press the Jog Ball for
1 second or more 1.

≥The image is played back for approx. 3 seconds.
≥Press the Jog Ball to stop.
≥Roll the Jog Ball DOWN to pause, and roll the Jog

Ball UP to resume playback.

Press the Jog Ball

Roll the Jog Ball RIGHT
(LEFT)

Press the Jog Ball for
1 second or more

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ª To Double the Image Size

While playing back, rotate the Zoom/Volume Lever
toward [T] 2.

≥Rotate the Zoom/Volume Lever toward [W] to

resume normal playback.

≥Roll the Jog Ball to change the enlarging area of the

image.（Cannot select files unless you restore the
size of a picture.）

≥Depending on the image, you cannot 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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Recording Moving Pictures

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(MPEG4)

You can record moving pictures on the Memory Card.

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [MPEG4].

2 Press the [MENU] Button.
3 Set the [MPEG4 mode] to desired picture

quality.

≥Select one of [Extra fine], [Super fine], [Fine] or

[Economy].

≥Press the [MENU] Button after completing the

setting.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

≥Recording starts.
≥While recording the moving picture, press the

Recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

≥If you select [Economy] on [MPEG4 mode], the

quality of image will deteriorate.

≥If the moving picture is recorded again after stopping

recording, it will be saved as another file.

≥Digital Zoom Function, Night View Function,

Backlight Compensation Function and White
Balance adjustment cannot be selected during
recording of MPEG4 moving pictures.

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Pictures (MPEG4)

Plays back moving pictures recorded on the Memory
Card.

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [MPEG4].

≥Moving picture files recorded on the Memory

Card are displayed in the index picture screen.

2 Roll the Jog Ball to select a desired file.
3 Press the Jog Ball.

≥A moving picture file is played back.
≥After playing back continuously from the selected

file to the last file, the display reverts to the index
picture screen.

≥Indication A displays for about 3 seconds from a

playback start.

ª Operation during Playback

Stop (Reverts to the
index picture screen.)

Pause

Finding the beginning
of next (this) file

≥The image can be fast-forwarded or fast-rewound by

pressing [9/:] on the remote controller during
playback. (No audio is output during fast-forwarding/
fast-backwarding.) (l 30)

≥The playback speed becomes normal when you

reach the next file.

Press the Jog Ball

Roll the Jog Ball DOWN
(Roll the Jog Ball UP to
resume playback.)

Roll the Jog Ball
RIGHT (LEFT) by 1 time

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ª To Change the Display Size

Press the [MENU] Button and set [Screen] to [Full]
or [Normal]. 1

ª For Repeat Playback

Press the [MENU] Button and set [Repeat] to
[1File] or [All]. 2

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Voice Recording

MODE

(Voice Recording Function)

You can record voice data on the Memory Card.

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [VOICE].

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

≥Recording starts.

3 Speak into the built-in microphone 1 of

this SD Video Camera.

≥While recording voice, press the Recording Start/

Stop Button to stop recording.

≥The LCD Monitor will shut off approx. 5 seconds

after starting to record. This is not a malfunction
but a normal sequence in recording. When voice
recording stops, the LCD Monitor turns on again.

≥The recorded file is automatically locked (to prevent

accidental erasure).

≥If the LCD Monitor is operated (open/close/rotate)

while recording, the LCD Monitor turns on and will
turn off again in approx. 5 seconds.

≥If the sound is recorded again after stopping

recording, it will be saved as another file.

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Listening to Voice

MODE

Recordings (Voice Playback)

Plays back the voice files recorded by the SD Video
Camera.

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [VOICE].

≥Voice files recorded on the Memory Card are

displayed in the form of a list.

2 Roll the Jog Ball UP or DOWN to select a

desired file.

3 Press the Jog Ball.

≥A voice file is played back.
≥In approx. 5 seconds after playing back, the

LCD Monitor will turn off.

≥When stopping playback, the file list reverts and

the LCD Monitor turns on again.

≥Indication A displays for about 3 seconds from a

playback start.

ª Operation during Playback

Stop
(Reverts to the file list.)

Pause

Finding the beginning
of next (this) file

≥The voice can be fast-forwarded or fast-rewound by

pressing [9/:] on the remote controller during
playback. (No audio is output during fast-forwarding/
fast-backwarding.) (l 30)

≥The playback speed becomes normal when you

reach the next file.

Press the Jog Ball

Roll the Jog Ball DOWN
(Roll the Jog Ball UP to
resume playback.)

Roll the Jog Ball
RIGHT (LEFT) by 1 time

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MODE

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003
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005

≥If the LCD Monitor is operated (open/close/rotate)

while playing, the LCD Monitor turns on and will turn
off again in approx. 5 seconds.

≥Fast forwarding is 10 times the normal speed for

approx. 7 seconds after a start, and 60 times after
8 seconds.

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Listening to Music (Audio Playback)

This unit is capable of playing MPEG-2 AAC and MP3
data files. The supplied program, SD-Jukebox Ver.4
(supplied accessory), must be used to load these files
onto the SD Memory Card. Files that are simply copied
to the SD Memory Card may not playback properly or
at all. Please refer to page 42 for additional
information.

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [AUDIO].

≥Music files recorded on the Memory Card are

displayed in the index picture screen.

2 Roll the Jog Ball to select a desired file.

≥Music files not having a still picture associated

are displayed as shown 1.

3 Press the Jog Ball.

≥A music file is played back.
≥Indication A displays for about 3 seconds from a

playback start.

ªOperation during playing

Stop (Reverts to the
index picture screen.)

Pause

Finding the beginning
of next (this) file

≥The audio can be fast-forwarded or fast-rewound by

pressing [9/:] on the remote controller during
playback. (No audio is output during fast-forwarding/
fast-backwarding.) (l 30)

≥The playback speed becomes normal when you

reach the next file.

ªTo Repeat Playback

Set [Repeat] to [1Music] or [All]. 2

[1Music]: The track being played is repeated.
[All]: All the tracks (when a playlist is

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selected, all the tracks in the playlist)
are repeated.

Press the Jog Ball

Roll the Jog Ball DOWN
(Roll the Jog Ball UP to
resume playback.)

Roll the Jog Ball
RIGHT (LEFT) by 1 time

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played back.

Select a desired playlist in [Playlist] of the menu.

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ª Selecting a desired Sound Quality

Music quality can be selected with the supplied
Remote Controller. (Use earphones, or the audio
cannot be heard.)

Press the [EQ] button on the Remote Controller.

≥Every time the [EQ] Button is pressed, the Sound

quality changes as followed.

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[TRAIN]: Sound friendly to the ears with sound

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Adjusting the Volume

Adjusts the playback audio level for moving picture
files, music files, and voice files.

1 Rotate the Zoom/Volume Lever toward [T]

or [W].

≥The [VOL] indication appears. 2
≥If the Zoom/Volume Lever is left unoperated for

about 2 seconds, the [VOL] indication will
automatically disappear.

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Using the Remote Controller/ Earphones

1 Connect the Remote Controller to the

[ ] terminal of the SD Video Camera.

2 Plug the Earphone terminal into the

connected Remote Controller if
necessary.

ªOperating the Remote Controller

1 [sVOLr]: Adjusts the Volume. (Digital zoom

operation cannot be performed.)

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2 [1/

3 [9]: Selects the next file or fast-forwards

4 [:]: Selects the previous file or

5 [ HOLD]: Locks the button in the Remote

6 [EQ]: Selects sound quality of the music

≥The earphones cannot be attached to the main unit

≥If the remote controller is attached, sound will not be

≥Use only the supplied Remote Controller.
≥When the SD Video Camera is turned off, you can

≥[EQ] is activated only when Music files are played

]/[¥]: Records/Stops recording images or

sounds in the [ ] mode.
Plays/Stops playing the file in the
[ ] mode.

the files.

fast-rewinds the files.

Controller.

files. (l 29)

directly.

output from the speaker.

turn it on by pressing the [1/∫]/[¥] Button on the
remote controller.

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Advanced Functions

MODE

MODE

Digital Zoom Function
1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]
or [MPEG4].

2 Rotate the Zoom/Volume Lever toward [T]

or [W].

≥Picture is enlarged by 1 step by rotating the

Zoom/Volume Lever toward [T] up to 3 steps
(Maximum: 2.5 k) and it is reduced by 1 step by
rotating the Zoom/Volume Lever toward [W].
(Minimum: 1 k)

≥In the following cases, the Zoom magnification

returns to 1 k.

-Turning the power off.

-Setting the Record/Play Switch to [ ].

Night View Function

This function allows you to record brighter color
images in a dark place.

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode [MPEG4].

2 Press the [NIGHT VIEW] Button.

≥The indication appears and the images

become brighter.

≥Press the [NIGHT VIEW] Button again to resume

Normal Recording mode.

≥Night View Function works by extending the signal

storage (exposure) time of the CCD image sensor. It
is normal for some picture degradation to occur – this
is not a malfunction. This may include:

-Motion playback may appear as if frames are
dropped.

-“Points” of light not normally visible in brightly
lighted situations may be visible.

≥In the following cases, the Night View function is

released.

-Turning the power off.

-Setting the Record/Play Switch to [ ].

-Setting the operation mode to [VOICE].

-Setting the [Input select] to [Line].

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1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]
or [MPEG4].

2 Press the Jog Ball 1 second or more.

≥The editing menu screen appears.

3 Roll the Jog Ball UP or DOWN until

[Back light] is displayed.

4 Roll the Jog Ball LEFT or RIGHT to select

[On].

5 Press the Jog Ball.

≥The [ª] Indication is displayed.
≥Set the [Back light] to [Off] to resume Normal

Recording mode.

≥If left unused for approx. 3 seconds, the editing menu

screen will automatically disappear.

≥In the following cases, the Backlight Compensation

function is released.

-Turning the power off.

-Setting the Record/Play Switch to [ ].

-Setting the [Input select] to [Line].

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1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]
or [MPEG4].

2 Press the Jog Ball 1 second or more.

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3 Roll the Jog Ball UP or DOWN until

[White balance] is displayed.

4 Point the SD Video Camera at a full-

screen white subject (e.g. white paper).

5 Roll the Jog Ball LEFT or RIGHT to select

[

1Set mode].

6 Press the Jog Ball and the [1] indication

is displayed.

≥Set the [White balance] to [Auto] to resume

automatic adjustment.

≥If left unused for approx. 3 seconds, the editing menu

screen will automatically disappear.

≥In the following cases, the White Balance Adjustment

resumes automatic adjustment

-Turning the power off.

-Setting the Record/Play Switch to [ ].

-Setting the [Input select] to [Line].

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Using SD Video Camera, you can erase files recorded
on the Memory Card. After files are erased, they
cannot be restored.

1 Play back the file to be erased or pause it.

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2 Press the [MENU] Button.

≥The editing menu screen appears.

3 Roll the Jog Ball UP or DOWN until

[Erase card file] is displayed.

4 Roll the Jog Ball LEFT or RIGHT to select

[Yes].

5 Press the Jog Ball.

≥Erased files cannot be restored.
≥The selected file is erased from the Memory

Card.

≥If [No] is selected, the file selection is canceled.
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index picture screen.

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1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

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2 Press the [MENU] Button.
3 Select [Card editing] and press the Jog

Ball.

4 Select [Erase all files] and press the Jog

Ball.

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5 Select [Yes] and press the Jog Ball.

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1 Play back the file to be locked or pause it.

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2 Press the [MENU] Button.

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3 Roll the Jog Ball UP or DOWN until [Lock/

Unlock] is displayed.

4 Roll the Jog Ball LEFT or RIGHT to select

[Lock].

5 Press the Jog Ball.

≥The selected file is locked and the [ ]

Indication is attached to the selected files.

ª To Release the File Protection

Select [Unlock] in Step 4 above.

≥The [ ] Indication disappears.

ª To Lock All Files

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set to the desired operation mode.

2 Press the [MENU] Button.
3 Select [Card editing] and press the Jog

Ball.

4 Select [Lock/Unlock] and press the Jog

Ball.

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5 Select [Lock] and press the Jog Ball.

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Jog Ball.

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DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Setting), such as
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the Memory Card.

1 Play back a still picture to be DPOF-set.

(

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2 Press the [MENU] Button.

≥The editing menu screen appears.

3 Roll the Jog Ball UP or DOWN until

[DPOF print] is displayed.

4 Roll the Jog Ball LEFT or RIGHT to set the

number to be printed.

5 Press the Jog Ball.

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1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

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2 Press the [MENU] Button.
3 Select [Card editing] and press the Jog

Ball.

4 Select [DPOF resetting] and press the Jog

Ball.

1

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5 Select [Yes] and press the Jog Ball.

ªTo Check the DPOF Settings in Slide

Show

Select [DPOF checking] in Step 4 in “To
Release All the DPOF settings” above and
press the Jog Ball. 2

≥DPOF-set images are displayed one by one for

approx. 3 seconds each.

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Plays back still pictures based on the Slide show data
set by SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 (supplied).

1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [PICTURE].

2 Press the [MENU] Button.
3 Select the [P. Slide show] and press the

Jog Ball.

≥P. Slide show starts.
≥Pictures set with SD-MovieStage are

sequentially displayed, each for approx.
3 seconds, and the P. Slide show stops.

≥Press the Jog Ball to stop P. Slide show.
≥Roll the Jog Ball DOWN to pause P. Slide show.

(Roll the Jog Ball UP to resume playback.)

ª Creating P. Slide Show Data with

SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5

1 Install the SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 on your

personal computer. (l 46)

2 Insert the Memory Card into the SD Video Camera

and connect to the personal computer.

3 Start the SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5. (Please refer to

the PDF-based instructions of the
SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 for further information.)

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Video Camera, formatting it may make it reusable.
Formatting erases all the data recorded on the
Memory Card.

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[].

2 Press the [MENU] Button.
3 Select [Setup] and press the Jog Ball.
4 Select [Format card] and press the Jog

Ball.

≥A verification message appears.

5 Select [Yes] and press the Jog Ball to be

formatted.

≥Formatting is carried out.
≥If [No] is selected, the Memory Card format is

canceled.

≥Normally, it is not necessary to format the

Memory Card.

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By connecting the SD Video Camera in USB Cradle
with an external device, the recorded scenes can be
played back on an external device such as a TV or
Audio device.

1 Turn the SD Video Camera off and put in

the USB Cradle. (l 10)

2 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] terminal of the

USB Cradle to the AV Input Sockets of the
external device 2 using supplied AV
Cable

1.

≥Turn off the SD Video Camera before connecting

the AV Cable.

3 Turn on the SD Video Camera and set the

Record/Play mode Switch to [ ] and
then, set the operation mode to be
desired.

4 Press the [MENU] Button and then, select

[Setup] and press the Jog Ball.

5 Set [Output select] to [Line] and press the

[MENU] Button.

6 Select the file to be played back and

press the Jog Ball.

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or the stereo earphones of this Device cannot be
used.

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from an external device
1 Turn the SD Video Camera off and put in

the USB Cradle. (l 10)

2

Connect the [AV IN/OUT] terminal of the
USB Cradle to the AV Output Sockets of the

2

external device

1

.

using supplied AV Cable

3 Turn on the SD Video Camera and set the

Record/Play mode Switch to [ ] and
then, set the operation mode to
[PICTURE] or [MPEG4].

4 Press the [MENU] Button and then, select

[Setup] and press the Jog Ball.

5 Set [Input select] to [Line] and press the

[MENU] Button.

≥The [ ] indication appears.

6 Select desired image quality. (l 22, 24)
7 Press the [MENU] Button.
8 Set up the external device.

≥Confirm that the image or sound signal is input

into the SD Video Camera.

≥In the [MPEG4] mode, when rotating the Zoom

Lever to [W], you can mute the sound from the
speaker. (The volume of the sound cannot be
changed. You can output the sound again when
rotating the Zoom Lever to [T].)

9 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

≥Recording starts.
≥When the moving picture is being recorded,

press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to
stop recording.

≥While this camera can record audio from an external

device, the audio connection should only be
connected to the “line” output of the external device.
This is normally an “RCA” type of connector. Do not

attempt to connect audio directly from the
speaker output of any device. Doing so will cause
serious damage to this device.

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When the input signal is detected, the recording starts
automatically.

1 Connect the SD Video Camera with the

external device. (l 40)

≥Always use the AC adaptor. This function does

not work with the battery alone.

2 Set up the external device such as timer

setting.

3 Confirm that the image or sound signal is

not output.

4 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ]

and set the operation mode to [MPEG4].

5 Press the [MENU] Button and then, select

[Auto recording setup] and press the Jog
Ball.

6 Set [REC Timer] to desired time.

≥The setting time is the period between starting

recording and finishing recording.

7 Select [Auto record standby] and press

the Jog Ball.

≥A verification message appears.

8 Select [Yes] and press the Jog Ball.

≥Transits to the standby mode and the power is

automatically shut down.

≥When the input signal is detected, the recording

starts.

≥Pressing the Recording Start/Stop button during

recording will stop the recording.

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On a Personal Computer

About the supplied software

ªAbout the supplied software

The SD Video Camera comes with SD-Jukebox Ver.4, SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5, and a USB
driver to allow the SD Video Camera to be used on a personal computer. By using these
software packages, you can record high-quality music which can be played back in the
[AUDIO] mode of the SD Video Camera (SD-Jukebox Ver.4), arrange the pictures on a
Memory Card, and cut and edit moving pictures (SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5). Please read the
PDF-format instructions installed with the software for how to use the software. These
Operating Instructions describe only how to install and start up the software and how to
connect the SD Video Camera to a personal computer. Install the USB driver before

connecting the SD Video Camera to a personal computer.

SD-Jukebox incorporates copyright protection technology using encryption technology in
order to protect copyrights, to ensure the healthy development of music culture, and to
protect the rights of valid purchasers.
The following restrictions are therefore applied:
≥SD-Jukebox records music data in encrypted form onto your hard disk drive. Encrypted

music cannot be moved/copied to other folders, drives, and other personal computers
for use.

≥Unique information pertaining to your personal computer’s processor and hard disk drive

is used in the encryption process. Therefore, if either the processor or hard disk drive is
replaced, previously created music data will no longer be available for use.

≥SD-Jukebox cannot play or record music CDs that do not have a mark on the disc

label.

≥While every attempt is made to create software that will operate properly in most personal

computers, previously installed software and unique hardware in the PC may occasionally
cause an operating problem.

≥USB Driver, SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 and SD-Jukebox Ver.4 cannot be used on Microsoft

Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT and Macintosh.

≥Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.
≥Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.
≥Multi-boot environments are not supported.
≥Only users having system administrator (Administrator) authority can use these software

applications.

≥The software is available in English.
≥Even if you operate a personal computer in French, the application and PDF manual

installed is the English version. Please refer to the PDF manual of the French version in
the supplied CD-ROM.

≥A USB hub or USB card used for connection does not guarantee a normal operation. Use

the attached USB cable for direct connection to the personal computer.

42

≥Before installing (or uninstalling), quit all other applications. If the launcher for

installation is not activated automatically when the CD-ROM is inserted in the
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive, double-click the CD-ROM icon in [My
Computer].

≥For operating instructions, please read the PDF manual on the CD-ROM. To read the

PDF Manual, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher. If Adobe Acrobat
Reader is not installed on the Personal Computer, please install it from the
launcher.

®

≥Microsoft

, Windows®, Windows Media™, Windows NT ® and DirectX® are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.

®

, Pentium® and Celeron® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel

≥Intel

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

®

≥Adobe

, Adobe Acrobat® and Acrobat Reader® are trademarks or registered trademarks

of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

®

≥Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote

®

Gracenote CDDB

music recognition service. Gracenote is the industry standard in music

and the

recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit
www.gracenote.com

.

≥CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright C 2000-2003 Gracenote.

Gracenote CDDB

®

Client Software, copyright 2000-2003 Gracenote. This product and
service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680;
#6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other
patents issued or pending.

≥Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and

logotype, the Gracenote logo, CDDB logo and logotype and the “Powered by Gracenote”
logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

≥Other names of systems and products mentioned in these Operating Instructions are

usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the
systems or products concerned.

≥The contents or complete reproduction or copy of these Operating Instructions could be

changed without notice.

≥When installing or using this software, specify the user name to [Administrator (computer

administrator)] or any other user name having the equivalent right. Then log on with that
user name to install this software. (For Windows XP/2000 Professional) (If you do not
have such a right, consult with your system administrator.)

≥Licensed AAC Patents (U.S. patent numbers);

08/937,950
5848391
5,291,557
5,451,954
5 400 433

5,222,189
5,357,594
5,752,225
5,394,473
5,583,962

5,274,740
5,633,981
5 297 236
4,914,701
5,235,671

07/640,550
5,579,430
08/678,666
98/03037
97/02875

97/02874
98/03036
5,227,788
5,285,498
5,481,614

5,592,584
5,781,888
08/039,478
08/211,547
5,703,999

08/557,046
08/894,844
5,299,238
5,299,239
5,299,240

5,197,087
5,490,170
5,264,846
5,268,685
5,375,189

5,581,654
05-183,988
5,548,574
08/506,729
08/576,495

5,717,821
08/392,756

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USB Driver

ªSystem Requirements for USB Driver

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home
Edition/Professional

Drive:

CD-ROM Drive

SD-MovieStage

ªFeatures of SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5

≥MPEG4 moving pictures (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.

≥When MPEG4 moving pictures recorded with [Extra fine] are played back on a personal

computer, SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 (supplied) must be installed.

≥MPEG4 moving pictures (ASF-format files) can be cut-edited.
≥Pictures recorded on other DV devices can be converted into those for the SD Video

Camera.

≥E-mails with moving pictures attached can be easily sent.

ªSystem Requirements for SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home
Edition/Professional

CPU:

Intel Celeron 466 MHz or higher

HDD:

350 MB or more

RAM:

128 MB or more (Windows 98SE, Me)
256 MB or more (Windows 2000, XP)

Display:

High Color (16 bit) or more with a resolution of 800 k 600 pixels or more

Sound:

Windows compatible sound device

Drive:

CD-ROM Drive

I/F:

USB terminal, IEEE1394 terminal (recommended)

Others:

Pointing device such as a mouse or equivalent to mouse. The following software except for
the above environment motions are installed;
Windows Media Player 6.4 or later, Internet Explorer 5.5 or later, DirectX 9.0b or later.

≥As an IEEE1394 terminal is not provided on the SD Video Camera, transfer or editing of

pictures using the IEEE1394 terminal is not supported.

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SD-Jukebox

ª Features of SD-Jukebox Ver.4

≥Records high quality music onto an SD Memory Card that can be played back on the SD

Video Camera.

≥Allows Playlists to be created containing your favorite tracks. (If a Playlist is selected, only

the tracks in the Playlist are played back.)

≥Allows a still picture to be associated with the music data.

ª System Requirements for SD-Jukebox Ver.4

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional (Operation on
Windows 2000 SP2 or later), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

CPU:

Intel Pentium II 333 MHz or higher (Windows 98SE, Me)
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or higher (Windows 2000, XP)

HDD:

100 MB or more

RAM:

128 MB or more (Windows 98SE, Me)
256 MB or more (Windows 2000, XP)

Display:

High Color (16 bit) or more with a resolution of 800 k 600 pixels or more

Sound:

Compatible with the Creative Sound Blaster 16 and speakers

Drive:

CD-ROM Drive (Must support digital recording. CD-ROM drive connected through
IEEE 1394 or USB may not allow accurate recording.)

I/F: USB terminal
Others:

Pointing device such as a mouse or equivalent to mouse. The following software except for
the above environment motions are installed;
Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, DirectX 8.1 or later. Connection to Internet, if CDDB
functions are used.

≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license

by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

≥In some personal computer environments, recording may be disabled, the music data

recorded may not be used, or other failures may occur. Please note that we are not liable
for the loss of your music data or other direct or indirect faults.

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Installing USB 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.

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥The launcher for installation is activated

automatically.

2 Click [USB Driver].
3 Click [Finish].

≥After rebooting the computer, the USB driver is

activated.

Installing SD-MovieStage
Ver.2.5

≥Applications which are compatible with older version

of DirectX may not operate properly by installing
DirectX9.0b.

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥The launcher for the installation is activated

automatically.

2 Click [SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5].

≥When [SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5] screen appears,

click [Next].

3 Read License Agreement carefully, and

click [Yes], if you accept the terms of the
agreement.

4 Complete the installation according to the

message.

≥When the DirectX 9.0b setup screen appears,

install it according to the message. (Failure to
install DirectX 9.0b disables you from using
SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5.)
We recommend using the new version of
DirectX. Please refer to Microsoft’s website for
details on DirectX.

≥After rebooting the computer, the

SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 is enabled.

2

3

2

3

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Installing SD-Jukebox Ver.4
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥The launcher for the installation is activated

automatically.

2 Click [SD-Jukebox Ver.4].

≥When [Welcome] screen appears, click [Next].
≥If the confirmation indicating whether you have

the right to administrate the personal computer is
displayed, click [OK] and continue with
installation.

3 Read License Agreement carefully, and

click [Yes], if you accept the terms of the
agreement.

4 Enter your name and the serial No.

described on the CD-ROM casing and
click [Next].

5 Complete the installation according to the

message.

≥When the setup screen for the Media Format 9 is

displayed, install the Media Format 9 according
to the message.

≥When the DirectX 9.0b setup screen appears,

install it. (When you are using former version of
DirectX 8.1, failure to install DirectX 9.0b
disables you from using SD-Jukebox Ver.4.)
We recommend using the new version of
DirectX. Please refer to Microsoft’s website for
details on DirectX.

≥After rebooting the computer, the SD-Jukebox

Ver.4 is enabled.

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3

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Connecting to the PC

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≥Connect the USB cable after the USB driver is

installed.

≥Both the AC adaptor and the battery must be

installed when connecting to the PC. Either
one alone does not allow the SD Video Camera
to be used with a personal computer.

2

1

3

DC IN 4.8V

1 Place the SD Video Camera on the USB

Cradle. (l 10)

2 Connect with the AC Adaptor 1. (l 10)
3 Turn the SD Video Camera on and set the

Record/Play mode Switch to [ ].

4 Connect the [USB] terminal 2 of the USB

Cradle to the USB terminal of the
personal computer

4.

Cable

≥The SD Video Camera works as a personal

computer peripheral. (Operation of the SD Video
Camera is disabled.)

≥The [Removable disk] icon appears in

[My Computer].

When the SD Video Camera is connected for the
first time.

≥[Found New Hardware Wizard] screen appears.

3 using supplied USB

USB

2

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3

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Starting the Software

ª Starting the SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5

1 Select [Start]>> [All programs

(programs)]>> [Panasonic]>>
[SD-MovieStage]>> [SD-MovieStage].

ª Starting the SD-Jukebox Ver.4

1 Select [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 Power/
Card Access Lamp is not flashing, then remove the
USB Cable. (Keep the SD Video Camera turned on.)

1 Double click the in task tray.

≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and

click [Stop].

3 Click [OK].

≥Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the

cable.

1

1

1

2

If you no longer need software (Uninstall)

1 Select [Start] (>>[Settings])

>>[Control Panel].

2 Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
3 Select 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 Memory Card is used with a PC

≥When 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.
(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

[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been

[SD_AUDIO]: Folder in which the music data (e.g.,

[SD_VIDEO]: MPEG4 moving picture is recorded in

[SD_VOICE]: Folder in which the voice data (e.g.,

this folder are recorded in the JPEG
format. ([100-0001] or similar
indication is displayed on the SD
Video Camera.)

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.)

AOB001.SA1) files recorded by the
SD-Jukebox Ver.4 (supplied
accessory) are stored.

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.

MOB001.VM1) files are stored.

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Others

Charge the Built-in Battery
for Maintaining the Date
Information

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:

1 Place the SD Video Camera on the USB

Cradle and plug in the AC adaptor. (

2 Turn 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. (l 20)

≥Even if the built-in battery is not run down, [PRESS

MENU TO SET CLOCK] is displayed at the time of
purchase.

After Use

1 Turn off the SD Video Camera. (l 15)
2 Retract the LCD Monitor. (l 13)
3 Take out the Memory Card and the

Battery. (

l 11, 12)

4 Put the SD Video Camera into the

Carrying Case.

l 10)

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1 Operation Mode

:Still picture mode

PICTURE

:Moving picture mode

MPEG4

VOICE

:

Voice mode

:

Audio mode

AUDIO

2 Status Indications

Recording Mode

µ: Record (l 22, 24, 26)

REVIEW: Checking the Recorded

Image

Playback Mode

1: Playback (l 23, 25, 27, 28)
;: Pause (l 25, 27, 28)
5/6: Cue Playback/Review

Playback (l 25, 27, 28)
(10 times speed with
a 10 5/6 and
60 times speed with
a 60 5/6)

: Slide show (l 23, 37)

:

Pausing of Slide show

(l 23, 37)

ACCESS: Accessing a card
NO CARD: No card
NO FILE: No file

3 Flash (l 22)

:Auto

:On

NIGHT VIEW (l 31)

: Night View Mode

4 Image Quality and Size

[PICTURE] mode

: Fine (1600a1200)

1600

: Normal (1600a1200)

1600

: Fine (1280a960)

1280

: Normal (1280a960)

1280

: Fine (640a480)

640

: Normal (640a480)

640

[MPEG4] mode

: Extra fine

XF

: Super fine

SF

:Fine

F

:Economy

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5 Remaining 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. (l 11)

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6 Camera Functions

: Digital Zoom (l 31)

ZOOM1

ª: Backlight Compensation

Mode (l 32)

1: White Balance setting

(l 33)

7 Date/Time Indication (l 20)
8 Elapsed time indication

0h00m00s
[ ] Record mode:
Elapsed recording time
[ ] Play mode:
Elapsed playback time

9 Indication 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.)

10 Jog Ball’s incorrect operation

prevention indication (l 14)

¥ HOLD: Incorrect operation

prevention.

11 Sound quality indication (music files)

Pressing the [EQ] button on the remote
controller indicates the sound quality to
be set.

: [S-XBS] mode

S-XBS

: [TRAIN] mode

TRAIN

12 Repeat Playback (l 25, 28)

: Repeats all files (all tracks).

: One file (one track)

13 Playback Zoom (l 23)
14 File Name (l 23, 25, 27, 28)
15 DPOF setting (l 36)
16 File Protection (l 35)
17 Volume (l 29)
18 Displayed 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]. (l 56)

[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.

(l 38)
[File locked]:

You attempted to execute the erase
operation on a locked file.

[Please re-operate]:

Turn off and on the SD Video Camera.

[Incompatible data]:

Pictures containing the copy-protect signal
(copy guard) cannot be recorded.

[Please connect both AC adapter and
battery.]:

When connecting the SD Video Camera to
a personal computer, be sure to use both
AC adaptor and battery.

[Set to PLAY mode]:

Before connecting the SD Video Camera to
the personal computer with the USB cable,
slide the Record/Play mode switch to
[ ] mode.

[ ! ]:

Warning has appeared in the portrait picture
recording.

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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
damages may be caused.

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≥If the unit is accidentally 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 radio.

≥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.

ª About 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 not to let the battery
directly touch the warmer.).

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.

ª Condensation

When using the camera outdoors during
very cold weather, dews 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
operated. 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 become 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.

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.

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 power/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. We are not responsible 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.

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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

ª Charging the Battery (l 11 )

≥When the Battery Level Indicator

indicates [ ], the battery will run
out in a few minutes. Recharge the
battery.

≥It takes approx. 100 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%):

Number of Recordable Still Pictures
(PICTURE)
(When recording still pictures with
setting the [Picture size] to
[1600 k 1200] and [Quality] to
[Normal] every 30 seconds, activating
flash every other recording.)

Maximum Continuous Recording Time
(MPEG4)

Maximum Continuous Playback Time
(MPEG4)

Maximum Continuous Voice
Recording Time (VOICE)

Maximum Continuous Music Playback
Time (AUDIO)
(When the [Power save] function is
activated.)

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.

120 still
pictures

60 min.

75 min.

120 min.

120 min.

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≥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.

ª Inserting a Memory Card (l 12)

≥While the Power/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.

≥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.

ª Using the LCD Monitor (l 13)

≥About portrait recording:

-Record the subject

approx.1.7 ft. (50 cm)
away from it.

-Only operates with

Zoom function.

-Only the indication

which is limited appears
on screen display.

-Menu screen will not appear.

ª Using the Menu Screen (l 17)

≥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.

ª Setting Date and Time (l 20)

≥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. (l 51)

ª Recording Still Pictures (l 22)

≥The larger the target still pictures are, the

longer the time is 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.

≥As the magnification of Zoom increases,

the quality of image may deteriorate.

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≥The following table shows still image

storage capacity for each image quality
settings:

Fine

1600 k 1200 1280 k 960 640 k 480

8MB 4 8 30

16 MB 10 20 70

32 MB 30 50 160

64 MB 60 100 330

128 MB 130 210 680

256 MB 280 440 1370

512 MB 570 900 2770

Normal

1600 k 1200 1280 k 960 640 k 480

8 MB 8 15 60

16 MB 20 30 130

32 MB 50 80 290

64 MB 100 160 600

128 MB 220 340 1220

256 MB 450 700 2470

512 MB 920 1420 5000

The numbers shown in the above table are
approximate and may vary depending on
picture content.
≥When recording pictures in very dark

places, the shutter speed becomes slow.
Be careful not to shake the camera. When
recording pictures of the subjects in quick
motion, the picture may be blurred or the
image of the subject may persist.

ª Playing Back Still Pictures (l 23)

≥The image data files recorded on the

Memory Card with the SD Video Camera
conform to the DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) universal standard
stipulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).

≥The file format supported by this SD Video

Camera is JPEG. (Some JPEG formatted
files may not be played back.)

≥If there are 7 files or more on the index

picture screen, each roll of the Jog Ball
makes the previous (or next) page appear.

ª Recording Moving Pictures

(MPEG4) (l 24)

≥As the magnification of Zoom increases,

the quality of image may deteriorate.

≥Record the subject approx.1.7 ft. (50 cm)

away from it.

≥The MPEG4 moving pictures can be

recorded in any mode, but moving
pictures recorded in the [Extra fine],
[Super fine] or [Fine] mode may not be
played on other Panasonic digital video
cameras. The message [PUSH THE
RESET SWITCH] may be displayed on
some Panasonic digital video cameras in
such a case. This is not a fault of the SD
Video Camera.

≥Playing back MPEG4 moving pictures

recorded in the [Extra fine] or [Super fine]
mode is not guaranteed for digital devices
other than this SD Video Camera.

≥The MPEG4 moving picture recorded in

the [Extra Fine] mode is not recognized on
the DMR-E100H.

≥MPEG4 moving pictures of the [Extra fine]

or [Super fine] mode cannot be recorded
in the MultiMediaCard.

≥The sounds recorded will be in monaural.
≥The capacities of the recording time for

MPEG4 files are as follows:

Extra

Super
fine

1 h
10 min.

Fine

1 h
33 min.

3 h
6min.

fine

16 MB 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 18 min.

32 MB 2 min. 4 min. 10 min. 37 min.

64 MB 5 min. 8 min. 21 min. 1 h 15 min.

128 MB 11 min. 17 min. 46 min. 2 h 30 min.

256 MB 23 min. 35 min.

512 MB 46 min.

The times listed in the above table are
approximate.

Economy

5 h 00 min.

10 h
10 min.

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ª Playing Back Moving Pictures

(MPEG4) (l 25)

≥To change the screen size, select [Normal]

or [Full] on [Screen] in the PLAY MENU.
When [Normal] is selected, the screen
size is normal and when [Full] is selected,
the picture is enlarged to fill the screen.

≥When you set the screen size to [Full], a

mosaic-pattern may appear depending on
the picture file.

≥Files are numbered hexadecimally.
≥The file format supported by this SD Video

Camera is ASF. (Some ASF formatted
files may not be played back.)

≥When a moving picture is played back, a

mosaic may appear or some frames may
be missing. This is normal.

≥If there are 7 files or more on the index

picture screen, each roll of the Jog Ball
makes the previous (or next) page appear.

≥In the index picture screen, the first frame

for the pictures is displayed. (For example,
if the first frame is painted in black as a
whole, a black screen will be displayed.)

≥MPEG4 files recorded by another device

or another application may not be played
back. Files recorded on the SD Video
Camera may not be played back on
another movie camera or the file size may
not be displayed correctly.

ª Voice Recording

(Voice Recording Function)　
(l 26)

≥The screen shows a simple black

background.

≥The sounds recorded will be in monaural.
≥The maximum continuous recordable time

is 24 hours. (When using the AC adaptor
connection and using the 512 MB of the
SD Memory Card.)

≥The sound recorded cannot be played

back on other Panasonic SD IC recorder.

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≥The indexes of the recording time for

Voice files are as follows:

8 MB 25 min. 128 MB 8h 30 min.

16 MB 58 min. 256 MB 17h 30 min.

32 MB 2h 00 min. 512 MB 35h 00 min.

64 MB 4h 00 min.

The times listed in the above table are
approximations.

ª Listening to Voice Recordings

(Voice Playback) (l 27)

≥The screen shows a simple black

background.

≥Fast forward (or fast backward) will be

reset to normal playback at the beginning
of the next file.

ª Listening to Music

(Audio Playback) (l 28)

≥Only the MPEG2-AAC and MP3 data

transferred using SD-Jukebox Ver.4
(supplied accessory) are applicable to
play on your SD Video Camera.

≥This SD Video Camera alone does not

allow tracks to be recorded or deleted.

≥Refer to the PDF manual of the

SD-Jukebox Ver.4 as for Recording Music
file and Playlist.

≥If there is no Music file, [Playlist] screen on

the menu is not displayed.

≥If [Power save] has been set to [On] on

the menu, the LCD Monitor will be turned
off approx. 5 seconds after playback, and

it will be turned on after playback end.　
And the SD Video Camera will be turned
off approx. 30 seconds after stopping.
Turn the power [OFF], then turn it on
again. (You may press the [1/∫]/[¥]
button on the remote controller, to turn the
power ON.)

≥If the still picture associated by the

SD-Jukebox Ver.4 is large (volume), it
may take a longer time to be displayed
than expected.

≥If there are two or more still pictures

associated by the SD-Jukebox Ver.4, only
the first still picture will be displayed.

≥Even if a still picture has been associated

by the SD-Jukebox Ver.4, it may not be
played back on the SD Video Camera,
depending on the still picture type.

≥A title, an artist name or the [Playlist] may

not be displayed in some cases.

≥All music files are locked.
≥Using its Formatting Function, all the data

on an SD Memory Card can be erased.

≥MP3 is the abbreviation for MPEG1 Audio

Layer3.

≥When you use the MP3 file created by

other software, use the [Import] function of
SD-Jukebox Ver.4. This SD Video Camera
may have a file not playing back in all MP3
files.

≥Some MP3 or MPEG2-AAC files which

were written with SD-Jukebox Ver.4 may
not be played back.

≥The bit rates (recommended) supported

are 64 kbps, 96 kbps or 128 kbps for both
the MPEG2-AAC and MP3 files.

≥WMA data cannot be played back.

ª Adjusting the Volume (l 29)

≥The L/R indication on the earphones

represents Left/Right.

≥When checking the sound which is being

recorded, volume adjustment is not
available.

ª Night View Function (l 31)

≥If you move the camera from bright places

to dark places when you record images in
Night View mode, it takes time to turn the
LCD Monitor bright.

ª Backlight Compensation

Function (l 32)

≥When the Backlight Compensation

Function is activated, the entire screen
becomes brighter.

≥The backlight may not be sufficiently

compensated for in dark places.

≥The Backlight Compensation Function

cannot be set or released while recording.

ª Adjusting White Balance (l 33)

≥You may not be able to achieve correct

White Balance adjustment manually under
weak illumination. (In this case, the [1]
Indication flashes.)

≥This mode cannot be set or released while

recording.

≥The White Balance may not be adjusted in

dark places.

≥Adjustment of White Balance is effective

under the following conditions.

-When recording under reddish lighting

(halogen light bulb, incandescent light
bulb, etc.).

-When recording a picture of mono-tone

color.

-When recording under multiple light

sources.

≥When the SD Video Camera is turned on

with closing the LCD Monitor (retracting
the lens), the Auto White Balance may not
be adjusted adequately. Be sure to open
the LCD Monitor before turning the SD
Video Camera on.

ª Erasing the Files Recorded on a

Memory Card (l 34)

≥This SD Video Camera cannot erase any

music files (MP3 and MPEG2-AAC).

≥The files recorded in the Voice Record

mode are automatically locked. Release
the lock to erase them.

≥Do not erase the Voice files recorded with

this SD Video Camera using other
devices.

≥A locked file cannot be erased. Release

the lock to erase them.

≥No files can be erased if the write protect

switch on the SD Memory Card is set to
[LOCK].

≥If a file is erased on the SD Video Camera,

the DPOF information set by another
camera may also be erased.

≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that

cannot be played back on the SD Video
Camera may be erased.

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≥Erasing many files may take a little time.

Wait until the Power/Card Access Lamp
stopped flash.

≥Recorded voice data always has serial

numbers even after an arbitrary file is
deleted. For example, if [100]TRACK003
is deleted, the current [100]TRACK004
will change into [100]TRACK003 and the
files that follow will also change
accordingly.

≥Do not turn the power off or remove the

Memory Card while a file is being deleted.
Otherwise, the Memory Card may be
damaged.

≥Delete voice (VOICE) files by the SD

Video Camera or the SD-MovieStage.

ª Protecting Files (File Protection)

(l 35)

≥Even if files are locked, the files will be

deleted when the Memory Card is
formatted.

≥Any music files (MPEG2-AAC and MP3)

cannot be locked or unlocked.

≥Files recorded by Voice Recording

Functions are automatically locked (to
prevent accidental erasure).

≥The File Protection carried out by this

SD Video Camera is only effective for this
SD Video Camera.

≥The SD Memory Card has a write

protection switch on it. If the switch is
moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot
write to or format the Memory Card. If it is
moved back, you can.

≥Locking/Unlocking many files may take a

little time. Wait until the Power/Card
Access Lamp stopped flash.

ª Writing Printing Data on a

Memory Card (DPOF Setting)
(l 36)

≥DPOF is the abbreviation of Digital Print

Order Format. DPOF is used to select
images you want to print. DPOF can only
be used with products that support this
feature.

≥The number of prints can be set from 0 to

99.

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≥This SD Video Camera may not recognize

the DPOF set by another type of device.

≥DPOF-setting many files may take a little

time. Wait until the Power/Card Access
Lamp stopped flash.

ª Playing Back Still Pictures One

by One (P. Slide Show) (l 37)

≥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 picture index screen.

≥The time for the Slide show set by

SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 is not applied to
the SD Video Camera.

ª Formatting the Memory Card

(l 38)

≥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 Video Camera.

≥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 Video

Camera or on the SD-Jukebox Ver.4
(supplied). A Memory Card formatted on a
machine other than the SD Video Camera
may not be used. A Memory Card
formatted on the SD Video Camera 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.4, with which the
music files were recorded, then format it.
(For details, read the PDF-format manual
for SD-Jukebox Ver.4.) (It may be unable
to check in depending on a SD-Jukebox’s
version.)

≥Do not use the personal computer

(Explorer) to format it. Otherwise, it may
not be recognized by the SD Video
Camera.

≥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.

≥Formatting may take a little time. Wait until

the Power/Card Access Lamp stopped
flash.

≥While formatting a card, you should not

remove the Memory Card or turn off the
power. The card may be damaged.

ª Playing Back on an external

device (l 39)

≥When connecting, turn the power Off.
≥To cause the display on the screen to

disappear, set [Icon display] in the
[Display setup] menu to [Off].

≥To view pictures on the LCD monitor of the

SD Video Camera fitted on the USB
Cradle, set [Output select] to [LCD]. (The
sound is also heard from the speaker of
the SD Video Camera.)
set to [Line], pictures cannot be displayed on
the LCD monitor.

≥When the USB Cradle is not fitted to the

SD Video Camera, pictures appear on the
LCD monitor regardless of the setting on
the menu.

≥If the camera 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 camera
even with [Beep] in the menu set to [On].

≥Part of the characters may be clipped on

the screen, depending on the type of TV.

If [Output select] is

ª Recording Pictures supplied from

an external device (l 40)

≥Pictures containing the copy-protect signal

(copy guard) cannot be recorded.

≥The picture size of still pictures recorded

from an external device is [640 a 480].
(The unit of the picture size is not
megapixel.)

≥When the USB Cradle is not fitted to the

SD Video Camera, pictures appear on the
LCD monitor regardless of the setting on
the menu.

≥The power is automatically turned OFF in

approx. 5 minutes after the SD Video
Camera stops. Turn the power ON again.

≥From an external device cannot be

recorded to [VOICE] mode.

≥In the [ ] mode, video or audio is not

output from the [AV IN/OUT] terminal,
irrespective of the setting of [Output
select].

≥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.

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ª Using Auto Recording Function

(l 41)

≥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.

ª Installing SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5

(l 46)

≥If you failed to install DirectX 9.0b when

installing SD-MediaStage Ver.2.5, click
[DirectX] on the installation screen or
double-click [dxsetup.exe] in [DirectX90b]
on the CD-ROM (supplied) and follow the
instructions on the screen to install
DirectX 9.0b.

ª Connecting to the PC (l 48)

≥To erase pictures that you recorded on the

Memory Card by using the SD Video
Camera, be sure to erase them on the SD
Video Camera or SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5,
not on a personal computer (the Explorer,
etc.).

≥You may not be able to properly play back

on the SD Video Camera 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 Video Camera
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 Video Camera

using its buttons, pull out the USB cable.
(The SD Video Camera cannot be
operated in the [PC accessing] mode.)

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≥When you play back MPEG4 moving

picture file in the card on a personal
computer while the SD Video Camera and
the personal computer is connected, the
frame of the picture may be dropped. In
this case, copy the desired file to the
personal computer and play it back.

≥Use only the supplied USB cable.
≥Do not remove the AC adaptor when the

SD Video Camera is connected to the
personal computer.

≥If the SD Video Camera’s personal

computer peripheral mode
([PC accessing] is displayed) is not
canceled when the personal computer is
turned off, remove the USB cable.

≥If the personal computer switches to the

suspend mode when the SD Video
Camera is connected to it, the personal
computer may not recognize the SD Video
Camera when it reverts to normal mode.
In this case, restart the personal
computer.

≥When you restart the personal computer

while it is connected to the SD Video
Camera, the personal computer may be
stopped during the restart. In this case,
turn the personal computer off, disconnect
the USB cable connecting the SD Video
Camera and the personal computer or
turn the SD Video Camera off, and then
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.4
(supplied).

≥While SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 (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 Video Camera and
the Device is connected to the personal
computer, the Power/Card Access 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 Power/Card
Access Lamp stopped flash, then remove
the Memory Card.

≥When the USB Driver is installed and the

SD Video Camera 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 Video
Camera.

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].

ª Constructing a Folder when the

Memory Card is used with a PC
(l 50)

≥[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 Video Camera, 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.

≥Files are numbered hexadecimally.
≥Do not delete any folders located on the

Memory Card. If this is done, the Memory
Card may not be recognized on your SD
Video Camera.

≥The MPEG4 moving picture file (ASF

format) can be played on the Windows
Media Player 6.4 or later. If files recorded
with [Extra fine] are to be played back on a
PC, [MPEG4 Decoder Plug-in] on the
CD-ROM (supplied) must be installed. If
sound 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.2.5.)

≥When formatting a Memory Card, format it

on the SD Video Camera or on
SD-Jukebox Ver.4.

≥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 Video

Camera is recorded on a personal
computer, it cannot be recognized by the
SD Video Camera.

≥When you play back MPEG4 moving

picture files (ASF format) recorded for 3 or
more minutes with the SD Video Camera
on Windows Media Player, these files may
be stopped. Also, when using these files
on SD-MovieStage, you may fail in [Play],
[Cut edit] or [Convert]. In this case, click
[Windows Media Update] on the
installation screen or [WMP9QFEInst.exe]
in [WMP9QFE] folder on the CD-ROM and
follow the messages to update Windows
Media Player. (This update is effective
when you play back these files with
Windows Media Player and the playback
is stopped about 3 or 4 minutes later.)

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≥To play back files recorded with

[Extra fine] without installing
SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5, install
[MPEG4 Decoder Plug-in] on the
CD-ROM (supplied).

≥When MPEG4 moving picture recorded by

[Extra fine] is played back with other PCs
(Windows Media Player 6.4 or later),
re-change it using [Convert] function of the
SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5.

1Start the SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5.
2Copy the MPEG4 file recorded by

[Extra fine] to the hard disk of the PC
with the SD-MovieStaeg Ver.2.5.
(Refer to page 16 of the PDF-based
instructions of the SD-MovieStage
Ver.2.5.)

3Select the file copied to the hard disk

and click [Convert]. (Refer to page 41
of the PDF-based instructions of the
SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5.)

4Select [D-snap (SV-AV25/AV50)] on

[Output format] and select [High] on
[Quality].

5Click [OK].

Before Requesting Service

Power
1: The SD Video Camera 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 Video Camera power shuts

off automatically.

2: If you do not use the SD Video Camera

for more than 5 minutes, the power
shuts off automatically to save the
Battery power.

3: The SD Video Camera power does

not stay on long enough.

3: Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery

or attach a fully charged Battery.

Battery
1: 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.

Recording
1: Recording does not start although

power is supplied to the SD Video
Camera and the Memory Card is
correctly inserted.

1-1: Is the SD Video Camera 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.

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Playback
1: Recorded still pictures are not clear.

1: Is [Quality] on the menu set to

[Normal]? If recording is done with it
set to [Normal], images with fine details
may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set
[Quality] to [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. Open and Close the LCD
Monitor 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
Music file.

5: An [k] Indication or a black screen

is displayed.

5-1: The [k] Indication appears when the

data is damaged and cannot be played
back.

5-2: The screen turns black when you tried

to play back the data with the format
which is not compatible with the SD
Video Camera.

6: Even if a Memory Card is formatted,

it cannot be used.

6: Either the SD Video Camera 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.
The LCD Monitor stays dark in
recording still pictures or moving
pictures.

7: Turn the SD Video Camera off. If the

SD Video Camera is not turned off
after pressing the [Í] Button, pull it out
from the USB Cradle 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: Images are not displayed on TV,

although the SD Video Camera is
connected to a TV.

9-1: Connect the SD Video Camera to the

TV correctly.
9-2: Use the supplied AV cable.
9-3: When the SD Video Camera is set to

[ ] mode, the video or audio is not

output from the [AV IN/OUT] terminal.
9-4: Video or audio is not output from the

[AV IN/OUT] terminal in which case

[Output select] is set to [LCD].

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Others
1: How do I send an MPEG4 moving

picture recorded as e-mail?

1: Capture the moving picture data

recorded on the SD Video Camera
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) or 60 seconds (Economy).　
(The capacity limit of the file which is

attachable to an e-mail differs
depending on the environment used.)
Even if you send the data recorded
with [Extra fine], they cannot be played
back without Panasonic SD Video
Camera (SV-AV50, SV-AV25). 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 website.

2: Red, blue, green or white dots

appear on the screen.

2: 0.01% or less of the pixels of some

LCD Monitors may remain turned on or
off.

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
Video Camera and install the USB
Driver according to the procedure
shown on page 46, and [?] will
disappear.

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 49.

5: The Jog Ball or others cannot be

activated.

5: Check if [¥ HOLD] appears on the

LCD monitor. If it does, press the
[MENU] Button for about 2 or more
seconds to clear [¥ HOLD] on the LCD
monitor. The Jog Ball will be activated.

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Specifications

SD Video Camera Information for your safety

Power Source: DC 4.8 V (AC Adaptor)

Power Consumption: Recording (When recording the MPEG4 moving picture

Image Sensor: 1/3.2-inch CCD Image Sensor
Lens: F4.0, Focal Length; 4.5 mm

Pixels: Total number of pixels: Approx. 2,110,000

Digital Zoom: 2.5 k
Monitor: 2.0-inch LCD
Flash: GN 3.5 (Built-in)
Microphone: Mono
Standard Illumination: 3000 lx
Minimum Required Illumination: 60 lx
Recording Media: SD Memory Card
Image Compression: JPEG
Video Compression: MPEG4

Voice Compression: G.726
Music Expansion: MP3, MPEG2-AAC
Dimensions: Approx. 1-15/16" k 4" k 13/16"

Weight: Approx. 3.64 oz. (103 g) (without Battery and Memory Card)

Operating Temperature: 32 °Fj104 °F (0 °Cj40 °C)
Operating Humidity: 10%j80%

AC Adaptor Information for your safety

Input: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Output: DC 4.8 V, 1.0 A

DC 3.7 V (Battery)

with Camera Input)

2.0 W (When using the AC Adaptor)

1.9 W (When using the battery)

Shortest Image Distance; Approx. 1.7 ft (50 cm) from Lens

Effective number of pixels: Approx. 1,950,000

Extra Fine: 320 k 240 pixels
(QVGA, Approx. 1.5 Mbps 30fps)
Super Fine: 320 k 240 pixels
(QVGA, Approx. 1 Mbps 15fps)
Fine: 320 k 240 pixels (QVGA, Approx. 420 kbps 12fps)
Economy: 176 k 144 pixels (QCIF, Approx. 100 kbps 6fps)

(48.9 (W) k 101 (H) k 20 (D) mm)

Approx. 4.24 oz. (120 g) (with Battery and SD Memory Card)

0.12 A

Dimensions: Approx. 1-15/16

Weight: Approx. 2.47 oz. (70 g)
Battery Pack Information for your safety

Nominal Voltage: DC 3.7 V
Nominal Capacity: 530 mAh

Dimensions: Approx. 1-7/16" k 5/32" k 2-1/8"

Weight: Approx. 0.56 oz. (16 g)

(49 (W) k 16 (H) k 65 (D) mm)

(36 (W) k 4(H)k 54 (D) mm)

" k 5/8" k 2-9/16"

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Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. Only)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New
Jersey 07094

Panasonic 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

PANASONIC SD Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If 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.

Product or Part Name

SD Multi AV Device, SD Mobile Printer
(except items listed below)

CCD Image Sensor

Rechargeable Battery Pack, SD Memory Card, AC Adaptor
USB Reader-Writer (in exchange for defective item)

Parts

One (1) year

Six (6) months

Ninety (90) days

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.

Labor

Ninety (90) days

Ninety (90) days

Not Applicable

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 [phone].

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Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This 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 warrantor's 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 Services Directory (For U.S.A Only)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer
or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal
Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

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 [phone], Fax [phone]

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Index

ª A

AC Adaptor ............................. 10, 54

Audio Playback
Auto Recording Function

ª B

Backlight

Compensation Function

.................................... 11, 55

Battery
Beep

.............................................18

ª C

Condensation ............................... 55

ª D

Date/Time setting ..........................20

Digital Zoom Function
DPOF Setting

ª E

Earphones ....................................30

Erasing the Files

ª F

File Protection ...............................35

............................................. 22

Flash
Format

..........................................38

ª I

Icon display ...................................18

Indications

ª L

LCD Monitor ..................... 13, 21, 56

ª M

Menu List ......................................18

Menu Screen
MPEG4 mode

.............................28

..............41

.............32

................... 31

...............................36

...........................34

....................................52

................................17

............................... 24

ª N

Night Veiw Function ......................31

ª O

Operation Mode ............................16

ª P

P. Slide Show ................................37

Picture size
Playlist
Power save

...................................22

...........................................29

...................................60

ª Q

Quality ...........................................22

ª R

Remote Controller .........................30

Repeat Playback (AUDIO)
Repeat Playback (MPEG4)

............28

...........25

ª S

SD Memory Card .............. 12, 50, 56

SD-Jukebox
SD-MovieStage
Slide show
System Requirements

...................... 45, 47, 49

.................44, 46, 49

.....................................23

............. 44, 45

ª U

USB Cable ..............................48, 49

USB Cradle
USB Driver

....................... 10, 39, 40

..............................44, 46

ª V

Volume adjustmen t .......................29

ª W

Warning display .............................53

White Balance adjustment

............33

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el

uso rápido

Colocación en el Soporte USB

1 Colocar la Videocámara SD en el soporte

USB.

≥Colacar la Videocámara SD en el soporte USB

de manera que los conectores 1 estén
alineados.

≥Las ranuras A o la Videocámara SD encajan en

las protuberancias principales B.

≥Para encajar la Videocámara SD en el soporte USB,

poner la Videocámara SD en [OFF].

Alimentación eléctrica

ªUtilización del adaptador CA

1 Colocar la Videocámara SD en el soporte

USB.

2 Conectar el cable de entrada CC al

enchufe [DC IN 4.8V] en el soporte USB.

3 Conectar el adaptador CA al enchufe

principal CA.

1

1

A

B

3

2

DC IN 4.8V

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Carga de la batería

Asegurarse haber apagado el aparato antes de cargar
la batería.

1 Deslizar la tapa y abrir el compartimiento

de Tarjeta/Batería.

2 Insertar completamente la batería.

≥Confirmar la dirección de la batería.

3 Cerrar y bloquear el compartimiento de

Tarjeta/Batería deslizando la tapa.

4 Colocar la Videocámara SD en el soporte

USB.

5 Conectar el cable de entrada CC al

enchufe [DC IN 4.8V] en el soporte USB.

6 Conectar el adaptador CA al enchufe

principal CA.

≥La luz de encendido/acceso a la tarjeta 1

parpadea y la carga empieza.

7 Esperar hasta que la luz de encendido/

acceso a la tarjeta

≥Cuando la carga ha terminado, la luz de

encendido/acceso a la tarjeta 1 se apaga.

1 se apague.

1

2

3

1

5

DC IN 4.8V

6

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Inserción de la Tarjeta de memoria

MODE

Asegurarse haber apagado el aparato antes de
insertar la tarjeta.

1 Deslizar la tapa y abrir el compartimiento

de Tarjeta/Batería.

2 Sujetar la tarjeta de memoria con la

esquina cortada

2 hacia arriba, luego insertarla

completamente hasta que encaje
perfectamente.

≥Apagar la Videocámara SD antes de insertar/

sacar la tarjeta.

≥Confirmar la dirección de la batería.

1 adelante y la etiqueta

3 Cerrar y bloquear el compartimiento de

Tarjeta/Batería deslizando la tapa.

Selección de los modos de
funcionamiento

1 Poner en [ ] 1 para seleccionar el

Modo grabación.
Poner en [ ]

Modo reproducción.

2 para seleccionar el

2 Apretar el botón [MODE] para seleccionar

el modo de funcionamiento.

≥Cada vez que se aprieta el botón [MODE], el

modo de funcionamiento cambia de uno a otro.

≥

Después de varios segundos, se visualizan sólo

3

iconos.

ªAcerca de los modos de funcionamiento

Existen siete modos de funcionamiento y éstos son:
≥Modo de grabación de imágenes fijas

(formato de imagen fija JPEG)

≥Modo de reproducción de imágenes fijas

(formato de imagen fija JPEG)

≥Modo de grabación de imágenes en movimiento

(formato MPEG4)

≥Modo de reproducción de imágenes en movimiento

(formato MPEG4)

≥Modo de grabación de la voz (formato VOICE)
≥Modo de reproducción de la voz (formato VOICE)
≥Modo de reproducción del audio

(formato MPEG2-AAC/MP3)

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1

2

3

3

1

MODE

PICTURE

12

1

2

2

Grabación de Imágenes Fijas/

MODE

MODE

Imágenes en Movimiento/Voz

1 Poner el botón del modo grabación/

reproducción en [ ].

2 Apretar el botón [MODE] para seleccionar

un modo de funcionamiento.

3 Apretar el botón de grabación Start/Stop.

≥Durante la grabación en el modo deseado,

apretar el botón de grabación Start/Stop para
detener la grabación.

1

2

3

MODE

Reproducción de Imágenes
Fijas/Imágenes en
Movimiento/Voz/Audio

1 Poner el botón de Grabación/

Reproducción en [ ].

2 Apretar el botón [MODE] para seleccionar

el modo de funcionamiento.

3 Hacer rodar la bola de ajuste por avances

rápidos para seleccionar el archivo
deseado.

4 Apretar la bola de ajuste por avances

rápidos.

1

MODE

2

Ô

3

×

Ô

4

×

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Panasonic Consumer 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 Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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C 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.