Panasonic SVAV50 User Manual

Operating InstructionsSD Video CameraModel No. SV-AV50Before use, please read these instructions completely.VQT0J51ENEB ENEG GC GKAV50UK_ENG.book 1 ペ

10Using the USB CradleInserting the camera into the USB cradle allows the battery to be charged. The USB cradle also allows the camera to be connected

11Charging the BatteryBe 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

12Inserting a Memory CardBe sure to turn the power off when inserting the card.1 Slide and open the Card/Battery Door.2 Hold the Memory Card placing t

13Using the LCD MonitorDuring live recording the image can be viewed on the LCD monitor. The monitor also allows you to review previously recorded mat

14ªAttaching the Lens Protection Sticker1 Attach the Lens Protection Sticker 1 to the front of this unit. (Attach the Lens Protection Sticker to the p

15Turning the Power OnSelect a desired mode from the mode selection screen on the LCD Monitor.1 Press the [Í] Button for 1 second or more.≥The SD Vide

16Selecting Operation Modes1 Set to [ ] 1 to select Record Mode.Set to [ ] 2 to select Play Mode.2 Press the [MODE] Button to select a Operation Mode.

17Using the Menu ScreenAllows the functions usable in the selected mode to be set from the menu.1 Select a desired mode. (l 16)2 Press the [MENU] Butt

18List of MenusThe menu screens used differ slightly from the actual menus. These are offered for simplified illustration purposes.ªRecord Mode [ ]1 S

19ª Play Mode [ ]1 Still Picture Playback MenuCard editing [Card editing] 1P. Slide show [P. Slide show] (l 37)Display setup [Display setup] (l 18)Ini

2Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.End User License AgreementYou (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software define

20Setting Date and TimeAt the time of purchase of the SD Video Camera, the date and time are not set ([PRESS MENU TO SET CLOCK] is displayed). First,

21Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level on the LCD MonitorLCD Brightness [Brightness]It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.LCD Colo

22Basic FunctionsRecording Still PicturesRecords still pictures. 1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ] and set the operation mode to [PICTURE].2 Pr

23Playing Back Still PicturesThis mode plays back still pictures recorded on the Memory Card.1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ] and set the oper

24Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)You can record moving pictures on the Memory Card.1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ] and set the operation mo

25Playing Back Moving Pictures (MPEG4)Plays back moving pictures recorded on the Memory Card.1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ] and set the oper

26Voice Recording (Voice Recording Function)You can record voice data on the Memory Card.1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ] and set the operatio

27Listening to Voice Recordings (Voice Playback)Plays back the voice files recorded by the SD Video Camera. 1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ] a

28Listening to Music (Audio Playback)This unit is capable of playing MPEG2-AAC and MP3 data files. The supplied programme, SD-Jukebox Ver.4 (supplied

29ª Selecting a PlaylistPlaylists set using the SD-Jukebox Ver.4 can be played back.Select a desired playlist in [Playlist] of the menu. 1ª Selecting

3ContentsEnd User License Agreement ... 2Information for Your Safety ... 4Caution for AC mains lead (For UK only)

30Using the Remote Controller/Earphones1 Connect the Remote Controller to the [ ] socket of the SD Video Camera.2 Plug the Earphone socket into the co

31Advanced FunctionsDigital Zoom Function1 Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ ] and set the operation mode to [PICTURE] or [MPEG4].2 Rotate the Zoom

32Backlight Compensation FunctionThis prevents a recording subject from being recorded too dark in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from

33Adjusting White BalanceThe SD Video Camera adjusts White Balance automatically. However, depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic Wh

34Erasing the Files Recorded on a Memory CardUsing SD Video Camera, you can erase files recorded on the Memory Card. After files are erased, they cann

35Protecting Files (File Protection)Precious files recorded on the Memory Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure.1 Play back the file to be

36Writing Printing Data on a Memory Card (DPOF Setting)DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Setting), such as the number of images to be printed, can be w

37Playing Back Still Pictures One by One (P. Slide show)Plays back still pictures based on the Slide show data set by SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 (supplied)

38Formatting the Memory CardIf a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the SD Video Camera, formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting erases all the

39Playing Back on an external deviceBy connecting the SD Video Camera in USB Cradle with an external device, the recorded scenes can be played back on

4Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instruct

40On a Personal ComputerAbout the supplied softwareªAbout the supplied softwareThe SD Video Camera comes with SD-Jukebox Ver.4, SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5,

41≥Before installing (or uninstalling), quit all other applications. If the launcher for installation is not activated automatically when the CD-ROM i

42USB DriverªSystem Requirements for USB DriverOS:Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/ProfessionalD

43SD-Jukeboxª 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 Pl

44Installing USB DriverWhen the USB driver is installed, the SD Video Camera will be recognized by the personal computer.Do not connect the USB cable

45Installing SD-Jukebox Ver.41 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.≥The launcher for the installation is activated au

46Connecting to the PC1 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 se

47Disconnecting the USB Cable SafelyIf you use Windows XP/2000, remove the USB Cable using the following method.If you use Windows Me/98SE, check that

48Constructing 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 perso

49OthersCharge the Built-in Battery for Maintaining the Date InformationThere is a built-in battery which is used to save the memory of date and time.

5Caution for AC mains lead (For UK only)Message to User who has Power Cable as an accessory. (l 7)For your safety, please read the following text care

50Indications1 Operation Mode: Still picture mode: Moving picture mode: Voice mode: Audio mode2 Status IndicationsRecording Modeµ: Record (l 22, 24, 2

516 Camera Functions: Digital Zoom (l 31)ª: Backlight Compensation Mode (l 32)1: White Balance setting (l 33)7 Date/Time Indication (l 20)8 Elapsed ti

52Cautions for UseªAbout the SD Video CameraKeep this unit away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).≥

53≥When the AC adaptor is in use, it may generate whirring sounds. This is normal.≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC Mains Lead from the AC Main

54ªAbout the LCD Monitor≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with the cleaning cloth (suppl

55Flashing approx. every 1 second (flashes on approx. 0.5 seconds and off approx. 0.5 seconds):≥The SD Video Camera, AC adaptor or the battery may be

56≥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

57≥The following table shows still image storage capacity for each image quality settings:The numbers shown in the above table are approximate and may

58ª 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 se

59≥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 pictu

6IntroductionThis SD Video Camera can record MPEG4 moving pictures, still picture and voice data. Additionally, it can play back a high quality music

60≥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

61≥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 switc

62≥If the personal computer switches to the suspend mode when the SD Video Camera is connected to it, the personal computer may not recognise the SD V

63≥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 pl

64Before Requesting ServicePower1: The SD Video Camera power cannot be turned on.1-1: Is the power source connected correctly?1-2: Is the Battery full

655: 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 scre

664: 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

67SpecificationsSD Video Camera Information for your safetyImage Sensor: 1/3.2-inch CCD Image SensorLens: F4.0, Focal Length: 4.5 mmShortest Image D

IndexªAAC Adaptor ...10, 52Audio Playback ...28ªBBacklight Compensation Function ...

7Standard Accessories1 AC Adaptor SV-AV50EB/EG (VSK0648) SV-AV50GC/GK (VSK0649) (l 10)≥Supplies power to the SD Video Camera.2 Battery Pack (l 11)≥Sup

8Controls and Components1 LCD Monitor (l 13)2 Hand Strap Holder3 Power/Card Access Lamp (l 11, 56)4 Record/Play mode Switch [ ]/[ ] (l 16)5 Mode Butto

920 Card/Battery Door (l 11, 12)≥Be sure to turn the power off while the Card/Battery Door is open.21 USB Cradle Connector [MULTI] (l 10)22 Battery Lo