R SD Multi AV Device Operating Instructions Model No. SV-AV10U Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance. please call:1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to:consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance. please call:1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT9629 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................... 3 Introduction.................................................................... 4 Power supply frequency.......................................... 4 Advanced Functions Backlight Compensation Function............................... 22 Adjusting White Balance ............................................. 22 Erasing the Files Recorded on a Card ........................ 23 To erase All Files .................................................. 23 Protecting files (File Protection) .................................. 24 To release the File Protection ............................... 24 To lock all files ...................................................... 24 Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) ......... 25 To release all the DPOF settings .......................... 25 Playing back still pictures one by one (Slide Show) .... 26 To cancel the Slide Show ..................................... 26 Formatting the Card .................................................... 26 Preparation Standard Accessories ................................................... 4 Optional Accessory ....................................................... 4 Controls and Components............................................. 5 Attaching the Neck Strap............................................... 5 Power Supply ................................................................ 6 Using AC Adaptor ................................................... 6 Using the Battery .................................................... 6 Inserting a Card............................................................. 7 Removing the Card ................................................. 7 Using the LCD Monitor .................................................. 7 Turning the Power ON................................................... 8 Turning the Power OFF .......................................... 8 Selecting Operation Modes ........................................... 8 About the Operation Modes .................................... 8 Using the Menu Screen................................................. 9 List of Menus ................................................................. 9 REC MODE............................................................. 9 PLAYBACK MODE ............................................... 10 Setting the power supply frequency ............................ 12 To reduce the appearance of horizontal stripes consisting of light and dark patterns ..................... 12 Adjusting Brightness and Color Level ......................... 13 To Adjust............................................................... 13 Setting Date and Time................................................. 13 For using SD-MovieStage SD-MovieStage ........................................................... 27 Operating environment................................................ 27 Installing SD-MovieStage ............................................ 28 Cautions for Windows XP/2000 Professional ....... 29 Connecting an SD Memory Card ................................ 29 Starting SD-MovieStage.............................................. 29 Others Notes & Precautions.................................................... 30 Charge the built-in battery for maintaining the date information .............................................. 30 After Use ............................................................... 30 Using a Card in a Personal Computer .................. 31 Indications ................................................................... 32 Cautions for Use ................................................... 33 About the Lens...................................................... 34 About the AC Adaptor ........................................... 34 About the LCD Monitor ......................................... 34 Optimal Use of the Battery.................................... 34 Notes on the SD Memory Card Write-Protect Switch ................................................................... 35 Cautions for Storage ............................................. 35 State of Power Lamp while charging .................... 35 Before Requesting Service.......................................... 36 Specifications .............................................................. 37 Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. Only)............................. 38 Customer Services Directory (For U.S.A. Only) .......... 39 Basic Functions Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) ......................... 14 To stop recording .................................................. 14 Display in the moving picture (MPEG4) mode ...... 14 Playing Moving Pictures (MPEG4) .............................. 15 To stop playback................................................... 15 To find the beginning of a moving picture file ....... 15 To Change the Display Size ................................. 15 Recording Still Pictures ............................................... 16 Display in the Still picture mode............................ 16 Playing back Still Pictures ........................................... 17 To stop playback................................................... 17 To play the next /previous file ............................... 17 Recording Voice (Voice Recording Function) ............. 18 To stop recording .................................................. 18 Display in the Voice Mode .................................... 18 Hearing the Voice Recorded (Playback Sound).......... 19 To stop playback................................................... 19 Fast forward (fast backward) playback ................. 19 To find the beginning of a voice file ...................... 19 Listening to Music (Music Play)................................... 20 To stop playback................................................... 20 To find the beginning of a music file ..................... 20 Using the Earphones................................................... 21 Adjusting the Volume .................................................. 21 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido .......................................................................... 40 2 Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Multi AV Device. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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 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. 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. 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: Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your SD Multi AV Device may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. : SD Logo is a trademark. Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. The SD Multi AV Device 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 Multi AV Device. (l 00) indicates the page to be referred to. Note that the SD Multi AV Device 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 Multi AV Device. The nameplate of the SD Multi AV Device is fixed on the bottom of the battery compartment. 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. 3 Introduction 1) This SD Multi AV Device can record both still picture data and MPEG4 moving pictures. Additionally, it can play back a high quality music file of the MPEG2-AAC and MP3 format (Records files with the supplied Real Jukebox® and USB Reader/Writer). And using the viewer software SDMovieStage (supplied accessory), pictures recorded with this SD Multi AV Device can be displayed on the computer screen, and the MPEG4 moving picture data can be edited on the computer. 2) ª Power supply frequency Under fluorescent lighting, horizontal stripes consisting of light and dark patterns may appear on the screen as illustrated below. To reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes, switch the power supply frequency to 50 Hz or 60 Hz. (l 12) 3) Preparation Standard Accessories 4) Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the SD Multi AV Device (Panasonic SV-AV10U). 1) AC Adaptor(VSK0620) (l 6) Supplies power to the SD Multi AV Device. CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery Pack (CGA-S301) (l 6) Supplies power to the SD Multi AV Device. 3) SD Memory Card (64 MB) (RP-SD064BVE0) (l 7) 4) Power Cable (JSX0102) (l 6) 5) Earphone (LOBAB0000172) (l 19, 20, 21) 6) Neck Strap (VFC3833) (l 5) 7) USB Reader/Writer (BN-SDCBAE) For the operation of the USB Reader/Writer, refer to the additional instructions supplied in the same package. 8) CD-ROM (l 27) SD-MovieStage (For Windows® 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional), Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM 5.0 (VFF0139) Panasonic Media Manager (Real Jukebox®,Real Player etc.) (VFF0149) For the installation and the operation of the Panasonic Media Manager, refer to the additional instructions supplied in the same package. For using the SD-MovieStage software, refer to the PDF manual. This manual describes installation only. 9) Carrying Case (RFC0069-H) Put the SD Multi AV Device in the Carrying Case supplied after use or when carrying it. 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Optional Accessory 10) Battery Pack (CGA-S301) (l 6) Same product as that mentioned in 2). 4 2) 3) 4) 5) Controls an ...