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Panasonic D-Snap SV-AV25 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Model No. SV-AV25
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
For Canadian assistance. please call:1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    SD Video Camera Operating Instructions Model No. SV-AV25 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 For Canadian assistance. please call:1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0G81...

  • Page 2: End User License Agreement

    Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents End User License Agreement ... 2 Information for Your Safety ... 4 Introduction ... 7 Preparation Standard Accessories ... 8 Optional Accessory ... 8 Controls and Components ... 9 Power Supply ... 10 Inserting a Memory Card...11 Attaching the Hand Strap ...11 Using the LCD Monitor...

  • Page 4: Information For Your Safety

    ... 67 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...
  • Page 5 ≥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.
  • Page 6 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Panasonic SV-AV25 Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Standard Accessories AC Adaptor (VSK0647) (l 10) ≥Supplies power to the SD Video Camera. Battery Pack (l 10) ≥Supplies power to the SD Video Camera. SD Memory Card (8 MB) (RP-SD008BVE0) (l 11) ≥Useable capacity will be less. USB Cable (K1HA09BD0001) (l 40) Stereo earphones (LOBAB0000172) (l 12) Hand Strap (VFC4012) (l 11)

  • Page 9: Controls And Components

    Controls and Components LCD Monitor (l 12) Mode Button [MODE] (l 13) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 19, 21, 23) Menu Button [MENU] (l 14) Multi-Function Button Operating/Select Function [:/;/9/ /1 SET] (l 14, 20, 22, 24, 25) Night View Function [ Backlight Compensation [ White Balance setting [1] (l 28) Card Access Lamp (l 49)

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    ª Using AC Adaptor Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC IN 4.8V] socket on the SD Video Camera. Connect the AC Adaptor to AC Main socket. ª Charging the Battery While holding the [ to remove the Battery Compartment Cover.

  • Page 11: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a Memory Card An SD Memory Card can be used for this SD Video Camera. Hold the Memory Card placing the cut off corner at the front with the label facing up, and then insert it fully into the Memory Card Slot horizontally.

  • Page 12: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Record and play the video image while viewing the LCD Monitor. Press the groove 1 to open the LCD Monitor. Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording/playing angle. ≥The LCD Monitor can rotate up to the angles illustrated.

  • Page 13: Turning The Power On/Selecting Operation Modes

    Turning the Power On/ Selecting Operation Modes Select a desired mode on the mode selection screen. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [PLAY] or [REC]. ≥The SD Video Camera is turned on. Set to [REC] to select Record Mode. Set to [PLAY] to select Play Mode. Press the [MODE] Button to select a Operation Mode.

  • Page 14: Using The Menu Screen

    Allows the functions usable in the selected mode to be set from the menu. Select a desired mode. ( Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The menu in the selected mode is displayed. Press the UP/DOWN side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired item.

  • Page 15: List Of Menus

    List of Menus The menu screens used differ slightly from the actual menus. These are offered for simplified illustration purposes. ª REC MENU Still Picture Record Menu Picture size [Picture size] (l 19) Picture quality [Quality] (l 19) Flash setting [Flash] (l 19) Display setup [Display setup] 1 Initial setup [Setup] 2 Return to the previous screen [BACK]...
  • Page 16 ª PLAY MENU Still Picture Playback Menu Card editing [Card editing] 1 P. Slide show [P. Slide show] (l 32) Display setup [Display setup] (l 15) Initial setup [Setup] 2 Return to the previous screen [BACK] MPEG4 Moving Picture Playback Menu Playback size [Screen] (l 22) MPEG4 repeat [Repeat] (l 22) Card editing [Card editing] 1...

  • Page 17: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time 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. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC].

  • Page 18: Adjusting Brightness And Color Level On The Lcd Monitor

    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. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC] and set the operation mode to [PICTURE] or [MPEG4].

  • Page 19: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Recording Still Pictures Records still pictures. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC] and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. Press the [MENU] Button. Set [Picture size] to desired picture size. ≥Select one of [1600 k 1200], [1280 k 960] or [640 k 480].

  • Page 20: Playing Back Still Pictures

    This mode plays back still pictures recorded on the Memory Card. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [PLAY] and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. ≥Still picture files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in the index picture screen. Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired file.

  • Page 21: Recording Moving Pictures (Mpeg4)

    Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) You can record MPEG4 moving pictures on the Memory Card. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC] and set the operation mode to [MPEG4]. Press the [MENU] Button. Set the [MPEG4 mode] to desired picture quality. ≥Select one of [Extra fine], [Super fine], [Fine] or [Economy].

  • Page 22: Playing Back Moving Pictures (Mpeg4)

    Pictures (MPEG4) Plays back MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on the Memory Card. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [PLAY] and set the operation mode to [MPEG4]. ≥Moving picture files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in the index picture screen. Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired file.

  • Page 23: Voice Recording (Voice Recording Function)

    Voice Recording (Voice Recording Function) You can record voice data on the Memory Card. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC] and set the operation mode to [VOICE]. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. ≥Recording starts. Speak into the built-in microphone 1 of this SD Video Camera.

  • Page 24: Listening To Voice Recordings (Voice Playback)

    Recordings (Voice Playback) Plays back the voice files recorded by the SD Video Camera. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [PLAY] and set the operation mode to [VOICE]. ≥Voice files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in the form of a list. Press the UP/DOWN side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired file.

  • Page 25: Listening To Music (Audio Playback)

    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 play back properly or at all.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Volume

    ª Selecting a Playlist Playlists set using the SD-Jukebox Ver.4 can be played back. Press the [MENU] Button to select a desired playlist in [Playlist] of the menu. 1 Adjusting the Volume Adjusts the playback audio level for moving picture files, music files, and voice files.

  • Page 27: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions Digital Zoom Function Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC] and set the operation mode to [PICTURE] or [MPEG4]. Press [T] or [W] Button. ≥Picture is enlarged by 1 step by pressing [T] of Zoom/Volume Button up to 3 steps (Maximum: 2.5 k) and it is reduced by 1 step by pressing [W].

  • Page 28: Backlight Compensation Function

    Function This prevents a recording subject from being recorded too dark in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.) Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC] and set the operation mode to [PICTURE] or [MPEG4]. Press [ ] for approx.

  • Page 29: Erasing The Files Recorded On A Memory Card

    Erasing the Files Recorded on a Memory Card Using SD Video Camera, you can erase files recorded on the Memory Card. After files are erased, they cannot be restored. Play back the file to be erased or pause it. 20, 22, 24) Press the [MENU] Button.

  • Page 30: Protecting Files (File Protection)

    (File Protection) Precious files recorded on the Memory Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. Play back the file to be locked or pause it. 20, 22, 24) Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The editing menu screen appears. Press the UP/DOWN side of the Multi-function Button until [Lock/Unlock] is displayed.

  • Page 31: Writing Printing Data On A Memory Card (Dpof Setting)

    Writing 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 written to the Memory Card. Play back a still picture to be DPOF-set. Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The editing menu screen appears.

  • Page 32: Playing Back Still Pictures One By One (P. Slide Show)

    One by One (P. Slide Show) Plays back still pictures based on the Slide show data set by SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 (supplied). Set the Power/Mode Switch to [PLAY] and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. Press the [MENU] Button. Select the [P. Slide show] and press the [1 SET] Button.

  • Page 33: Formatting The Memory Card

    Formatting the Memory Card If a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the SD Video Camera, formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting erases all the data recorded on the Memory Card. Set the Power/Mode Switch to [REC]. Press the [MENU] Button. Select [Setup] and press the [1 SET] Button.

  • Page 34: On A Personal Computer

    On a Personal Computer About the supplied software ª About 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).
  • Page 35 ≥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.

  • Page 36: Usb Driver

    ª System Requirements for USB Driver Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Drive: CD-ROM Drive SD-MovieStage ª Features 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.

  • Page 37: Sd-Jukebox

    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.

  • Page 38: 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. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. ≥The launcher for installation is activated automatically.

  • Page 39: Installing Sd-Jukebox Ver.4

    Installing SD-Jukebox Ver.4 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. ≥The launcher for the installation is activated automatically. 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.

  • Page 40: Connecting To The Pc

    ≥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. Slide down the USB Terminal Cover to open it.

  • Page 41: Starting The Software

    Starting the Software ª Starting the SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 Select [Start]>> [All programs (programs)]>> [Panasonic]>> [SD-MovieStage]>> [SD-MovieStage]. ª Starting the SD-Jukebox Ver.4 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.

  • Page 42: Constructing A Folder When The Memory Card Is Used With A Pc

    the Memory Card is used with a PC When a 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.

  • Page 43: Others

    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.

  • Page 44: Indications

    Indications [REC] MPEG4 0h12m34s DEC 21 2004 9:35AM Operation Mode :Still picture mode PICTURE :Moving picture mode MPEG4 Voice mode VOICE Audio mode AUDIO Status Indications [REC] Mode Record (l 19, 21, 23) µ: REVIEW: Checking the Recorded Image [PLAY] Mode Playback (l 20, 22, 24, 25) Pause (l 22, 24, 25) Cue Playback/Review...
  • Page 45 Camera Functions Digital Zoom (l 27) Backlight Compensation ª Mode (l 28) White Balance setting (l 28) Date/Time Indication (l 17) Elapsed time indication 0h00m00s [REC] mode: Elapsed recording time [PLAY] mode: Elapsed playback time Indication of recordable time and recordable number of images R 0: Number of remaining recordable still...

  • Page 46: Cautions For Use

    ª About 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.

  • Page 47: About The Battery

    ≥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.

  • Page 48: About The Lcd Monitor

    Memory Card from deleting accidentally. ≥As a result of improper operations, recorded data may be damaged or erased. Panasonic does not assume responsiblity for the loss caused by the erasure of the recording data. ª State of Power Lamp while charging The Power Lamp flashes while charging.

  • Page 49: Notes And Hints

    (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...
  • Page 50 ≥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.
  • Page 51 1220 pictures recorded in the [Extra fine], [Super fine] or [Fine] mode may not be 2470 played on other Panasonic digital video 5000 cameras. The message [PUSH THE RESET SWITCH] may be displayed on some Panasonic digital video cameras in such a case.

  • Page 52: Listening To Music

    512 MB of the 2 h 30 min. SD Memory Card.) ≥The sound recorded cannot be played 5 h 00 min. 33 min. back on another Panasonic SD IC 10 h recorder. 6 min. 10 min. ≥The indexes of the recording time for Voice files are as follows: 16 MB 58 min.

  • Page 53: Backlight Compensation

    And the SD Video Camera will be turned off approx. 30 seconds after stopping. Turn the power [OFF], then turn it on again. ≥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.
  • Page 54 ≥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. ≥Erasing many files may take a little time.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56 ≥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 Memory Card active lamp...

  • Page 57: Before Requesting Service

    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...
  • Page 58 Even if a Memory Card is formatted, it cannot be used. Either the SD Video Camera or the Memory Card may be damaged. Please consult your Panasonic dealer. Playing back or recording do not function and the screen has frozen. The LCD Monitor stays dark when recording still pictures or moving pictures.
  • Page 59 Media Player for Macintosh. (Mac OS 8.0 or later) The Windows Media Player for Macintosh can be downloaded from Microsoft’s Website. Red, blue, green or white dots appear on the screen. 0.01% or less of the pixels of some LCD Monitors may remain turned on or off.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications SD Video Camera Power Source: Power Consumption: Image Sensor: Lens: Pixels: Digital Zoom: Monitor: Flash: Microphone: Standard Illumination: Minimum Required Illumination: Recording Media: Image Compression: Video Compression: Voice Compression: Music Expansion: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: AC Adaptor Input: Output: Dimensions:...

  • Page 61: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a. Only)

    A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. 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 (787)- 768-2910. Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
  • Page 62 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...

  • Page 63: Customer Services Directory (For U.s.a Only)

    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: npcparts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 64: Index

    ª A AC Adaptor ...10 Audio Playback ...25 ª B Backlight Compensation Function ...28 Battery ...10 Beep ...15 ª C Condensation ...47 ª D Date and Time setting ...17 Digital Zoom Function ...27 DPOF Setting ...31 ª E Earphones ...12 Erasing the Files ...29 ª...

  • Page 65: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el Alimentación eléctrica ª Utilización Adaptador CA Conectar el cable de entrada del DC [DC IN 4.8V] a la toma de corriente de la videocámara SD. Conectar el adaptador CA a la toma de corriente principal CA.

  • Page 66: Inserción De La Tarjeta De Memoria

    memoria En esta videocámara SD, sólo se puede utilizar una tarjeta de memoria SD. Sujetar la tarjeta de memoria colocando el ángulo cortado etiqueta en la parte delantera e insertarla totalmente en el compartimento de la tarjeta de memoria horizontalmente. ≥Apagar la videocámara SD antes de insertar una tarjeta.

  • Page 67: Grabación De Imágenes Estáticas/Imágenes Dinámicas/La Voz

    ≥Modo grabación de la voz (formato VOICE) ≥Modo reproducción de la voz (formato VOICE) ≥Modo reproducción de la música (MPEG2-AAC/ MP3) Grabación de imágenes estáticas/imágenes dinámicas/la voz Poner el botón de encendido/selector modo en [REC]. Pulsar el botón [MODE] para seleccionar un modo de funcionamiento.
  • Page 68 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.

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