Panasonic SV-SR100 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

SD Audio Recorder

Model No. SV-SR100

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this
manual for future reference.

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

[For\U.S.A.]

The warranty can be found on pages 22 and 23.

PP EG EB GC

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELEC­TRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

This product may receive radio interference caused
by mobile telephones during use. If such interference
is apparent, please increase separation between the
product and the mobile telephone.

For Europe, the U.S.A, and Canada

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

For other areas

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
CLIMATES.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:

CAUTION:

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.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate
this device.

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 un-

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT,

IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. EN­SURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CUR­TAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO
NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTI-

LATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPA­PERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED

FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVI-

RONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

For areas except Europe, the U.S.A. and
Canada

Make sure the voltage of the AC adaptor suits your
local voltage before plugging it into the household
AC outlet . If it doesn't, use a flat-headed screwdriver
to set the VOLTAGE ADJUSTOR to the voltage
corresponding to your area.
If the power supply in your area is 115 V or 120 V,
please set the VOLTAGE ADJUSTOR as follows:
For 115 V: set to 110 V
For 120 V: set to 127 V

VOLTAGE
ADJUSTOR

110V

VOLTAGE

ADJUSTOR

110V

110V 127V

OFF

220V-240V

Table of contents

Supplied accessories

Getting started

Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Listening caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Selection and care of batteries . . . . . 05

Control guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Recording and playing on this unit

. . . 08

CD and SD card information . . . . . . . 08

Inserting CDs and SD cards. . . . . . . . 09

HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

Playback

Playing CDs and SD cards . . . . . . . . . 10

Other ways of playing CDs and SD

cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Recording

Recording from a CD to an SD

card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recording from a microphone and

other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Other ways of recording. . . . . . . . . . . 15

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

For the U.S.A.
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web
site (http://www.panasonic.com).
For other areas
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you
have made your purchase.

∏ 1 Remote control: N2QCBD000022

∏ 1 Pair of stereo earphones:

L0BAB0000170

∏ 1 Carrying case: RFC0073-H

∏ 1 Cleaning cloth: RFE0088-1

∏ 1 AC adaptor

Getting started

Editing

Titling SD cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Erasing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Formatting SD cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reference

Anti-Skip System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the unit with other

equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Limited Warranty (U.S.A.). . . . . . . . . . 22

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The configuration of the
AC adaptor depends on
the area.

U.S.A. and Canada: RFA2002A
United Kingdom: RFA2002C
Continental Europe: RFA2002B
Other areas: RFA2002D

Use numbers indicated when asking for replacement
parts.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety
precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

Safety

1. Power source—Connect the

unit to a power source of the type
described in these instructions or
as marked on the unit.

2. Polarization—The unit is
equipped with a polarized power
plug where one blade is wider
than the other. This safety fea­ture ensures that the plug fits into

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your household AC outlet only
one way. If the plug doesn’t fit
one way, try reversing it. If the
plug still doesn’t fit, contact an
electrician to replace the obso­lete outlet. Do not attempt to
defeat the safety purpose of the
plug.

3. Power cord protection —Route
the AC power supply cord so that
it will not be walked on or pinched
by items placed on or against it.
Never take hold of the plug or
cord with wet hands. Always
grasp the plug body firmly when
connecting and disconnecting it.

4. Overloading—When connect-
ing the AC power supply cord, be
careful not to overload the
household AC outlet, extension
cord, or outlet from any other
device as this can result in fire or
electric shock.

5. Nonuse periods —Turn the unit
off when it is not in use. Unplug
the unit from the household AC
outlet if it is not to be used for a
long time. Unplug the unit during
lightning storms. Leaving the unit
connected to a household AC
outlet for extended periods can
cause battery fluid leakage.

6. Attachments and accesso­ries—Use only the attachments

and accessories recommended
in these operating instructions.

Installation

∫ Placement

1. Foreign material—Ensure ob-

jects and liquids do not get into
the unit. Avoid exposing the unit
to excessive smoke, dust,
mechanical vibration, and shock.

2. Magnetism—Situate the unit
away from equipment and devic­es that generate strong magnetic
fields.

3. Stacking—Do not place any-
thing on top of this unit.

4. Wall and ceiling mounting—

Do not mount the unit on walls or
ceilings unless specified in the
instructions.

∫ Environment

1. Water and moisture—Do not

use the unit near water, such as
near a bathtub or swimming pool.
Avoid damp basements.

2. Heat—Situate the unit away
from heat sources, such as radia­tors. Do not leave it in an auto­mobile exposed to direct sunlight
with the doors and windows
closed as this may deform the
cabinet.
Do not situate where tempera­tures fall below 5oC (41oF) or rise
above 35oC (95oF).

Maintenance

(See page 21 for details.)
Unplug the unit from the household

AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring
powders, or solvents.

Service

1. Damage requiring service—

The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or

AC adaptor has been dam­aged; or

(b) Objects or liquids have got-

ten into the unit; or

(c) The unit has been exposed

to rain; or

(d) The unit does not operate

normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or

(e) The unit has been dropped or

the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to
service the unit beyond that
described in these operating
instructions. Refer all other ser­vicing to authorized servicing
personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When
parts need replacing ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by
the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as
the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check —After repairs or
service, ask the servicer to per­form safety checks to confirm
that the unit is in proper working
condition.

(Item 2 in “Safety” applies only in the
U.S.A. and Canada.)

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Listening caution

EST. 1924

Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high
volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous
extended play.

If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume
or discontinue use.

Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may
create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontin­ue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air
type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn
up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around
you.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “com-
fort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what
sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe
level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:

≥Start your volume control at a low setting.
≥Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfort-

ably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
≥Leave it there.

Discontinue use if you experience discomfort with
the earphones or any other parts that directly contact
your skin. Continued use may cause rashes or other
allergic reactions.

For United Kingdom and Continental Europe

Notice about the rechargeable battery

The battery is designated recyclable.
Please follow your local recycling regulations.

Suomi
Huomautus ladattavasta paristosta

Paristo määritellään kierrätykseen sopivaksi.
Ole hyvä ja noudata asuinpaikkasi kierrätyssääntöjä.

Selection and care of
batteries

∫ Selection

As a safety precaution, this unit is constructed so it is
impossible to recharge ordinary batteries.
Only batteries especially designed for this unit can be
recharged.

Special rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries (set of 2)

≥U.S.A. and Canada: P-3GAVA/2B
≥United Kingdom and Europe: P-3GAVE/2B
≥Other areas: P-3GAVT/2B

For details, check with your dealer.

Special rechargeable
batteries

≥You can recharge the batteries about 300 times. They

have reached the end of their useful life if play time dra­matically reduces after recharging.

≥Play time may be shorter than usual after recharging

batteries for the first time or after they have been
unused for a long time. Repeatedly recharge and
discharge the batteries if this occurs to restore them to
normal.

∫ Care

To prevent battery damage, electrolyte leakage, and
short-circuiting, heed the following points.
≥Do not peel off the covering on batteries and do not use

if the covering has been peeled off.

≥Align the poles + and - correctly when inserting the

batteries.

≥Do not mix different types of batteries or old and new

batteries.

≥Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit

for a long time.

≥Do not throw into fire, short-circuit, disassemble, or

subject to excessive heat.

≥Do not attempt to recharge dry cell batteries.
≥Do not allow metal objects to touch the battery termi-

nals as this may cause short-circuiting which is dan­gerous.

≥When carrying batteries in a pocket or bag, ensure no

metal objects such as necklaces are placed together
with them. Contact with metal may cause short­circuiting which can cause a fire.

Ordinary dry cell
batteries/rechargeable
batteries

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Norsk
Merknad vedrørende det oppladbare batteriet

Batteriet er resirkulerbart.
Vennligst følg det lokale regelverket for resirkulering.

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1 Display panel
2 1/;, CD: to play or pause a CD
3 1, SD: to play an SD card
4 ∫, OPR OFF, FUNCTION: to turn the unit off, stop

play, and switch between CD and SD mode

5 S-XBS: to emphasize the bass
6 MODE, DEL: to change the play mode and delete

characters

7 2 CD OPEN: to open the CD lid
8 SD OPEN 1: to open the SD card lid
9 SD memory card lid
: CD lid
; REC PAUSE: to put the unit into recording standby

mode

< VOLUME buttons
= :, 9: to skip or search and to select menu

items

> ENTER/MEMORY: to enter menu items and

program CD tracks

? Character/numbered buttons
@ MENU: to enter and exit menus
A DISPLAY, CHARA: to change the display and type

of character

B Ë: earphone/remote control jack
C MIC: microphone jack

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unit

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E DC IN 4.5 V K: terminal for AC adaptor
F LINE IN: to connect other equipment for recording
G :, 9: to skip or search
H ∫/1: to start and stop play and to turn the unit off
I VOLUME buttons
J Earphone jack
K Clip
L HOLD: to prevent accidental operation on the

remote control

M CD/SD: to switch between CD and SD mode
N Plug

∫ Display panel

O Current mode
P Recording mode
Q Play mode
R S-XBS indicator
S Battery indicator
T Synchronized recording indicator
U General display: shows source, track numbers,

recording level and other text information

V CD program play indicator
W Recording indicator
X Recording time meter

Power supply

Using the AC adaptor

Use only the included AC adaptor. Use of other adaptors
can damage the unit.

DC IN 4.5 V K

DC IN 4.5V LINE IN

AC adaptor

Note:

≥The configuration of the AC adaptor differs according to

the area.

≥The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adap-

tor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as
long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical
outlet.

For areas except Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada

The AC voltage is different according to the area. Be
sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use.
(For details, please refer to page 2.)

When the unit is not to be used for a long time

The unit continues to use power (for U.S.A. and Canada:

1.9 W, for United Kigdom: 2.0 W, for Continental
Europe: 2.1 W, for others: 1.5 W) when the AC adaptor
is connected, even if the unit is off. Disconnect the AC
adaptor to save electricity.

Do not connect or disconnect the AC adaptor
while recording. This can cause recording to
stop and data to be corrupted.

Household
AC outlet
(mains socket)

Using rechargeable batteries
(not included)

Obtain the optional rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries
(➡ page 5).

∫ Recharging

1. Insert the special rechargeable batteries.

(➡ Using dry cell batteries)

2. Connect the AC adaptor.

(➡ Using the AC adaptor)

Recharging starts.

“CHARGE” flashes.
“CHARGE” goes out when

charging is complete (3 to
4 hours).
The optional rechargeable batteries take 3 to 4 hours to
fully charge. Full charging can take up to 5 hours,
depending on the ambient temperature and condition of
the batteries.

Disconnect the AC adaptor (leaving it connected can
discharge the batteries).

Note:

≥You can recharge the batteries before they are fully dis-

charged.

≥Recharging may only be performed when the unit is off.
≥It is normal for the AC adaptor and batteries to become

warm during recharging.

The battery indicator

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Using dry cell batteries
(not included)

Disconnect the AC adaptor.

Two LR6, AA,
AM-3 batteries

+

-

Note:

Use Panasonic alkaline batteries. (Operation time will be
extremely short if you use manganese batteries.)

­+

∫ If the battery lid comes loose

Insert the protrusions on the lid into the holes in the unit.

This indicator flashes when
the batteries are almost fully
discharged.
Replace with fresh dry cell
batteries or recharge.

Note:

≥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 bat-

teries other than the specified rechargeable batteries
(➡ page 5).

≥Settings return to the default values if you

disconnect the power sources (AC adaptor and
batteries).

≥If the unit malfunctions or freezes during use,

disconnect the power sources (the AC adaptor
or batteries).
Re-connect the power source and continue
operation.

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Recording and playing

CD and SD card

on this unit

Recording

This unit uses the “SD Audio Format”, an audio standard
set down by the SD Association, which uses superior
copyright protection technology.

∫ Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI)

This is copyright-protection technology that encodes
audio data to protect the rights of the producers of music,
promote a healthy music industry, and protect the rights
of the original purchaser of the music.
The use of this technology entails the following limita­tions.
≥This unit encodes music data for recording. You cannot

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copy this data to other equipment.

≥Encoded data cannot be backed-up or restored.
≥It may be impossible to use data if it has copyright pro-

tection or if it was recorded on DVD Audio equipment.

∫ Serial Copy Management System

(SCMS)

Recordings from CDs to SD memory cards are restricted
by this system. Such recordings are of high quality, but it
is not possible to record from CDs that are restricted by
this system.

∫ Approximate recording times in

minutes

Recording mode

Card
volume

64 MB
256 MB
512 MB

≥This unit’s CD section cannot play AAC, MP3, or WMA

audio data.

≥This unit’s SD card section can only play audio data

(AAC, MP3, and WMA) recorded using the SD Audio
Format.

≥Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trade-

marks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora­tion in the United States and/or other countries.

≥WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a compression format

developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the
same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is
smaller than that of MP3.

HQ
(high
quality)

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Playback

SP
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play)

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LP
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information

CDs

Choose CDs with this mark:

Do not;

≥use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or

with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.

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attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory.

≥write anything on the CD.
≥clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)
≥use CDs printed with label printers available on the

market.

≥use irregularly shaped

CDs.

CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio
CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a
process that enables CD-R and CD-RW players to
play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of
recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R/RW
due to the condition of the recording.

SD cards

It may not be possible to use cards formatted on other
equipment.

Protecting your recordings

≥Do not open the SD lid or connect or disconnect the

power sources while operating the unit, especially while
“CARD Writing” is on the unit’s display, as this can
damage your data.

≥Set the write-protect switch to LOCK. Release the

write-protect switch to make other recordings and to
use the editing features.

Write-protect switch

≥SD logo is a trademark.

≥

Portions of this product are protected under copyright law
and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.

Handling precautions

≥Store cards in their cases when not in use.
≥Do not take apart.
≥Do not touch the metal terminals with your hands or

metal objects.

≥Do not detach the label and do not attach other labels.

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CD and SD card storage

Do not store:

≥In direct sunlight,
≥In humid or dusty locations,
≥In locations directly exposed to heating appliances,
≥On the dashboard or rear deck of a car.