Panasonic SV-SD50 User Manual

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

Application or associated plug-in module. Panasonic accepts no lia­bility for any problems that may arise either during the installation or
through use of the RealOne Player Application and/or associated
plug-in module. Panasonic does not provide a guarantee that con­tent managed by the RealOne Player Application and/or associated
plug-in module can be transferred to an SD Memory Card.

· Electronic Music Distribution services are provided by a third party
and not by Panasonic. Therefore Panasonic has no responsibility
and accepts no liability for any problems that may arise with an
Electronic Music Distribution service.

· You may be unable to record or use music data in some computer
environments. This company accepts no responsibility for any loss of
data or damage incurred by loss of data.

· Modifications to the product and these operating instructions may be
made without prior notice.

· Illustrations and screen examples in these operating instructions
may differ from the actual product.

Panasonic Media Manager is a software package that includes RealOne
for Panasonic, an AAC plug-in, an SD Interface plug-in, driver software
for the USB Reader/Writer, and the setup programs for all these compo­nents.

Windows®98

(1)

, 98SE, Windows®Me, Windows®2000 (Professional)

Minimum System:

Pentium 233MHz MMX or equivalent CPU
64MB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 100MB for Software

200MB for Music

CD-ROM drive

16 bit Sound card and speakers
65,000-color video display card

set to display at 800x600 (video)
Internet connection and web browser

(Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

Recommended System:

Pentium II 333MHz or equivalent CPU
64MB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 200MB for Software

1GB for Music

CD-ROM drive that supports digi­tal audio extraction

Full Duplex Sound card and speakers
65,000-color video display card set to

display at 800x600 or higher (video)
Internet connection and web browser

(Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

Windows

®

XP (Home Edition/Professional)

Minimum System:

Pentium II 333MHz or equivalent CPU
128MB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 100MB for Software

200MB for Music

CD-ROM drive

16 bit Sound card and speakers
65,000-color video display card

set to display at 800x600 (video)
Internet connection and web browser

(Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

Recommended System:

Pentium III 500MHz or equivalent CPU
128MB RAM
Hard Disk Space: 200MB for Software

1GB for Music

CD-ROM drive that supports digi­tal audio extraction

Full Duplex Sound card and speakers
65,000-color video display card set to

display at 800x600 or higher (video)
Internet connection and web browser

(Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later)

System requirements

RealOne Player for Panasonic cannot be used on Microsoft®Windows

®

3.1, Windows®95, Windows NT®and Macintosh®. Correct operation can­not be guaranteed when used on Microsoft®Windows®98, Windows

®

98SE, Windows®Me, Windows®2000 or Windows®XP upgraded from
Windows®95/3.1. Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when used on
Microsoft®Windows®2000 or Windows®XP upgraded from Windows NT®.
Operating System requirements apply to RealNetworks®products only.
Third party plugins or add-ons may have different system requirements.

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

1 Turn on the computer and start Windows.
2

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

• The installer program starts automatically .

• If the installer program does not start, run the program by specifying
the file name. (See "If the installation program does not start auto­matically")

Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

3 When the display

appears, check "Yes" and
click on [Finish].

The computer restarts and
installation is complete.

a

1 Click on [Start] and, click on

"Run...".

2

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

• The installation program starts.

• #: Enter the CD-ROM ID here.
(See "Checking drive ID")

• Letters you enter here can be

either upper or lower case.

a

The drivers for the USB Reader/Writer and RealOne for Panasonic are
included on the supplied CD-ROM. Follow these steps to install them.

You may have to specify the drive ID during installation. Turn on the com­puter and start Windows. Refer to the following to check the ID of the
drive.

Installation

Checking drive ID

If you have more than one CD-ROM
drive, select the one into which you have
inserted the CD-ROM.

Double click on the "My Computer"
icon at the top left of the screen.

CD-ROM drive ID
(E in this case)

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

Installation steps

If the installation program does not start automatically

Panasonic Media Manager

b

To protect your data

• Switch the write-protect switch of the SD
Memory Card to “LOCK”. Unlock when you want
to record or edit the card again.

• Do not touch the metal terminals of the card with
your hands or metal objects.

• Use an oil-based felt pen to write on the card. Do
not use pencil or ballpoint pen as these can dam­age the card.

b

1 Turn on the computer and start Windows.
2 Connect the USB Reader/Writer to

the computer's USB port.

The "New Hardware Found" screen
appears.
The driver for the USB Reader/Writer
is enabled automatically.

Check that it appears in Windows
Explorer as a removable drive.

3 Taking care that the card is facing

the right way, insert the SD
Memory Card into the USB
Reader/Writer.

Double-click on the desktop icon.

RealOne for Panasonic starts and the registration wizard
begins.

Connect the included USB Reader/Writer to checkout (record) tracks to
your SD Memory Card.

Connecting an SD Memory Card

Starting RealOne for Panasonic

Note:

• Connect to an AC power supply when using a portable computer. Data
can be lost or errors can occur if the computer turns off during opera­tion.

• Operation cannot be guaranteed under the following circumstances:

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

computer or are using another USB device.

· When you have connected another SD Memory Card adapter.

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

Note:

You can damage the card and USB Reader/Writer's slot if you insert
the card incorrectly.
Ensure the USB Reader/Writer's ACCESS lamp is off before inserting
or ejecting SD Memory Cards.

Note:

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

→

"RealOne Player".

Playlists created with RealOne for Panasonic cannot be played
on SD Audio Players.

Insert label-up with the
cut-off corner facing in

ACCESS lamp

To the com­puter's USB

port

Do not remove the SD Memory Card while checking out even if
the ACCESS lamp is off.

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

• Do not use or store in locations directly exposed to sunlight, a heat
vent, or a heating appliance.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not insert foreign objects into the slot.

The USB Reader/Writer

Performing the following actions before RealOne for Panasonic has start­ed completely, while the USB Reader/Writer's ACCESS lamp is on, and
while checking out tracks can damage your SD Memory Card and corrupt
the data it contains.

• Inserting or ejecting the SD Memory Card

• Connecting or disconnecting the USB Reader/Writer

• Shutting down RealOne for Panasonic or Windows forcefully

• Turning the computer off forcefully (for example, unplugging the AC
power supply cord)

Protecting the data on your SD Memory Card

To search using the table of contents

• Double click on to display its contents.

• Click on to see an explanation.

The SD Audio Help includes explanations about the sections of RealOne
for Panasonic specific to Panasonic that have not been explained in
these operating instructions or in the Online Help for RealOne.

• AAC settings and explanations

• Data conversion

• Checking out and checking in with SD Memory Cards
And more

SD Audio HELP

To show the online help for SD Audio

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

Panasonic")

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

Card").
2 Insert an SD Memory Card into the USB Reader/Writer.
3 Click on [Devices].
4 Double click on "Panasonic Device" and then double click on "SD

Card".
5 Click on the [SD Audio Help] button.

To show the online help

• After starting RealOne for

Panasonic, select [Help Contents]
from the "Help" menu.

Searching by keyword

The table of contents is replaced by a list of keywords when you click on
the "Index" tab.
You can find a keyword by either entering it or scrolling through the list.
Double click on the keyword to see an explanation.

These instructions describe basic operations such as installation. For
more detailed instructions, refer to the online help included on the CD­ROM.

Using the online help

Online help for RealOne

(Example)

Listening

E

To insert an SD Memory Card

• Insert the card so the label is
facing up and the end with the
corner cut off is facing in.

• Push on the center of the card
so it locks into place.

Note:

The following can occur if there is
a problem with the card:

• “Now Busy” or “EMERGENCY
STOP” appears on the display
frequently

• “Reading” appears on the dis­play for 20 seconds or longer

• No sound continues for 20 sec­onds or longer after pushing the
shuttle key [ ]to play

You can remedy the problem by
formatting the card with Panasonic
Media Manager.
Before formatting the card, check in
any data on the card to your comput­er. See the online help for Panasonic
Media Manager for details.

Push the shuttle key [ ].

The unit turns off about ten sec­onds later.

Resume

When you next push the shuttle key
[ ], play resumes from where you
stopped it. Play starts from track 1 if
you replace the card or battery.

To stop play and turn the unit off

“” may be displayed
at times. This refers to a feature

that will be available in the future
with the Panasonic Media
Manager software.
Before this feature is available,

all tracks are played and “ ”
(default playlist) is displayed on

the playlist number display.

Supplied accessories

A

Inserting the battery

B

Battery indicator

C

Battery (not included)

• Use alkaline batteries.

• If rechargeable batteries are to
be used, rechargeable batteries
manufactured by Panasonic are
recommended.

Hold function

This function stops the unit from
responding when a button is pressed.

It prevents the following:

• The unit turning on unexpectedly,
causing the battery to go dead.

•Play being interrupted when a
button is accidentally pressed.

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Stereo earphones

(L0BAB0000172) –1pc.

USB Reader/Writer

(RFA1869-H1) –1pc.

Neck lanyard

(RFA1876A-Q) –1pc.

SD Memory Card –1pc.

CD-ROM –1pc.

SD Audio Player

For the U.S.A

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

•

When the indicator flashes, replace
the battery with a new one.

•

The

indicator

may not function correct­ly under some operating conditions.
The one during play is the best guide.

•

The time between when the indicator
starts flashing and when the power
is cut off depends on the type of bat­teries you are using.

•

This indicator may not function cor­rectly if you use batteries other than
the specified Panasonic alkaline bat­teries.

• Use numbers indicated when
asking for replacement parts.

• Take care that the lanyard does
not get caught and choke you.