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Operating Instructions
PV-SD5000
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For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033.
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions thoroughly, and keep them for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Instructions PV-SD5000 Model No. ® For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly, and keep them for future reference. LSQT0287A SD5000. p 1-5.p65 80/01/04, 11:36...
  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Panasonic Digital Camera. This product Dealer Purchased From has been manufactured and tested to Dealer Address Panasonic’s highest standards to give you the best in performance and reliability. Dealer Phone No. Save this operating instruction manual as an operating and information guide.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Panasonic Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) 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.
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and 11.Grounding or Polarization — This video unit operating instructions should be read before may be equipped with either a polarized 2- the unit is operated. wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) 2.
  • Page 5: Precautions

    Important Safeguards Important Safeguards 18.Replacement Parts — When replacement 17.Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer parts are required, be sure the service servicing to qualified service personnel under technician has used replacement parts the following conditions: specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started Things You Should Know ....................2 Safety Precautions ......................3 Important Safeguards ....................... 4 Precautions ........................5 Index of Controls ......................7 On Screen Display (OSD) ....................9 LCD Monitor Indication ....................10 Power Supply ........................
  • Page 7: Index Of Controls

    Index of Controls Index of Controls Front View Light Sensor See page 36. See page 24. Self-Timer MANUAL Button Indicator See pages 29, 30. See page 39. FLASH Emitter MANUAL Select See page 36. Buttons See page 29. Lens Lens Cap See page 15.
  • Page 8 Index of Controls Index of Controls Rear View LCD Viewfinder See pages 21, 22, To PC Terminal 24, 31, 32. See pages 49, REC MODE 50, 56, 57. Button A/V OUT Jack See pages 21, 22, See page 35. 24, 25, 27, 29. DC IN Jack FLASH Button See page 14.
  • Page 9: On Screen Display (Osd)

    On Screen Display (OSD) On Screen Display (OSD) The indication displayed on the LCD screen will tell you the operation status of the Digital Camera. REC OSD Light Metering Mode (See page 38.) Self-Timer Mode White Balance Mode AUTO : No Indication (See page 39.) (See page 37.) SPOT :...
  • Page 10: Lcd Monitor Indication

    LCD Monitor Indication LCD Monitor Indication Recording Menu [ REC Mode ] AUDIO (See pages 22, 24.) To select audio recording ON/OFF. SELF TIMER (See page 39.) To set Self Timer. BRIGHTNESS (See page 31.) To adjust LCD Viewfinder brightness. OSD (See pages 9, 10, 11.) To select OSD display ON/OFF.
  • Page 11 LCD Monitor Indication LCD Monitor Indication Playback Menu DISPLAY MODE (See pages 32, 33, 34.) Select playback mode. DELETE (See pages 41, 42, 43.) Delete image from SuperDisk Diskette or Floppy Disk. COPY (See pages 44, 45.) To set copy. PRINT MARK (See page 67.) To set print mark.
  • Page 12: Power Supply

    Power Supply Power Supply Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor Connect AC Cable (supplied) to AC IN on the AC Adaptor and plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet. • POWER Lamp lights red. • Disconnect DC Cable if it is AC Cable connected to AC Adaptor.
  • Page 13 • Keep the Battery terminals clean. out Battery. Operation Time • In extreme cold surroundings, Battery When using the supplied Panasonic Lithium Ion charging time will increase. Batteries, you may get a maximum of about 200 Safety precautions: images (at an ambient temperature of 25° C •...
  • Page 14 Note • While not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC outlet. • Use the supplied Panasonic AC Adaptor. • Do not connect AC Adaptor after turning POWER on. • When the DC Cable is connected during charging, the power supply is given priority and charging will not be possible.
  • Page 15: Removing The Lens Cap And Attaching The Camera Strap

    Removing the Lens Cap and Attaching the Camera Strap Removing the Lens Cap and Attaching the Camera Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Cord Thread the Lens Cap cord through the Strap Attachment Ring. Run the Lens Cap through the cord loop and pull tight.
  • Page 16: Inserting The Superdisk™ Diskette Or Floppy Disk

    Power Mac™ G4 and Mac OS version 8.1 or later. • The USB Driver software for Windows 2000 is currently not available, but will be available in the future on our website at www.panasonic.com/palmcam or by calling 1-800- 272-7033. Note •...
  • Page 17 Inserting the SuperDisk™ Diskette or Floppy Disk Inserting the SuperDisk™ Diskette or Floppy Disk Note • Do not bend, drop, apply high pressure • Do not, under any circumstances, eject or subject the Disk Media to strong the Disk Media immediately after shocks.
  • Page 18: Operating The Menu Screen

    Operating the MENU Screen Operating the MENU Screen How to operate the MENU screen Please refer to pages 10~11 for explanation of each menu item. POWER Switch Example of Menu Screens [ PLAY mode ] [ REC mode ] [ MANUAL REC mode ] 3, 4 Select Button 2, 5...
  • Page 19 Operating the MENU Screen Operating the MENU Screen When selecting MANUAL REC mode Press MENU to display MENU screen. Press to select the item. Press to set it. Remove the Lens Cap. Set POWER Switch to MANUAL REC. • Turn the dial so that it clicks into position.
  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Setting the Clock Before you begin Remove the Lens Cap. Set the POWER Press to select CLOCK SET Switch to REC, MANUAL REC or PLAY. in the MENU screen. (See pages 18, 19.) Press MENU to [ REC mode ] [ MANUAL REC mode ] display the MENU screen.
  • Page 21: Capturing Images

    Capturing Images Capturing Images Super Fine Mode, Fine Mode, Normal Mode, Zoom (2X, 3X) Mode, TIFF Mode Press REC MODE repeatedly to select recording mode (SF, F, N, ZOOM (2X, 3X), TIFF). (See page 25.) Before you begin • If you want to use SLOW SHUTTER: In Manual Rec mode, press MENU to Remove the Lens Cap.
  • Page 22 Capturing Images Capturing Images Capturing images (AUDIO ON) You can record audio with a still image. Press REC MODE repeatedly to select The still image and audio can then be recording mode (SF, F, N, ZOOM (2X, played back in the PLAY mode. (See 3X)).
  • Page 23 Capturing Images Capturing Images 4, 5 Press SHTR down halfway to lock SHTR (SHUTTER) Auto Focus. • Beep sounds twice. (See page 26.) Press SHTR down the rest of the way to actually capture the image. • Shutter sounds once. (See page 26.) •...
  • Page 24 Capturing Images Capturing Images Motion Image Rec Mode, Burst Rec Mode Press REC MODE repeatedly to select Motion ( ) or Burst ( ) recording You can select Motion Image capture mode. Burst Image capture as the REC MODE. Press ZOOM T or W to zoom In and Before you begin Out.
  • Page 25 Capturing Images Capturing Images Recording Mode : Super Fine Mode (with audio) Image Resolution and Capacity (Low compression) (SuperDisk Diskette) Select for higher quality resolution Capacity Image REC Mode with lowest compression (e.g., for Resolution (w/supplied Super Disk) printing) × Approx.
  • Page 26 Capturing Images Capturing Images Beep Press to select BEEP and Set Digital Camera to beep (low or high press to select one of the three volume), when an image is captured, or settings shown below. set to OFF. [ REC mode ] [ MANUAL REC mode ] Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to REC, MANUAL...
  • Page 27 Capturing Images Capturing Images RapidFire™ Picture Taking Press REC MODE repeatedly to With this feature, captured images are first select recording mode (SF, F, N). stored in Camera memory. This speeds up (See page 25.) the processing time and allows you to •...
  • Page 28 Capturing Images Capturing Images Quick Rec (FD) This function works only for Floppy Disk. This feature allows quick recording on a floppy disk which is readable on this unit, Press to select QUICK REC however it may not be readable on (FD) in the MENU screen and press another floppy drive.
  • Page 29 Capturing Images Capturing Images Manual Mode With this feature you can select the Press REC MODE repeatedly to select desired settings for various recording recording mode (SF, F, N, ZOOM (2X, modes. 3X), , TIFF). (See page 25.) Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to MANUAL REC.
  • Page 30 Capturing Images Capturing Images [ Recording Modes ] Mode Display Explanation Use AUTO FOCUS for normal recording. Focus is adjusted automatically from 30 cm ~ ∞. Focus will be fixed between approx. 1.0 m~2.0 m. Focus will be fixed between approx. 2.5 m~3.5 m. FOCUS Focus will be fixed at infinity (for distant objects).
  • Page 31: Adjusting Lcd Viewfinder Brightness

    Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness You may want to brighten or darken the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Viewfinder for Press to select BRIGHTNESS easier viewing. This adjustment will not in the MENU screen. affect the captured image brightness. [ REC mode ] [ MANUAL REC mode ] Before you begin...
  • Page 32: Playing Back Captured Images

    Playing Back Captured Images Playing Back Captured Images Manual Playback You can playback recorded images on the Press MENU to display PLAY MENU LCD Viewfinder. and press to set DISPLAY MODE to • For images recorded with audio, a NORMAL. mark is displayed on the screen and audio is played back when SHTR is pressed.
  • Page 33 Playing Back Captured Images Playing Back Captured Images Motion Image Playback • To adjust volume, press VOL (+)/ (-). When an image captured in Motion Image Rec mode (see page 25) is displayed, a message like the one at right appears.
  • Page 34 Playing Back Captured Images Playing Back Captured Images POWER Switch Press (-) to move back through the images on the page until the number of the desired image is highlighted. Press to go directly to the next or previous page of images. 4, 5, A, C Select Button A, B, E...
  • Page 35: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen And Transferring Images To A Vcr

    Viewing Images on a TV Screen and Transferring Images to a VCR Viewing Images on a TV Screen and Transferring Images to a VCR POWER A/V OUT Connect the Digital Camera to your Switch TV or VCR using the A/V Cable (supplied) as shown.
  • Page 36: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash Using the Built-in Flash This camera features a Built-in Flash which can be used to capture images in dimly lit conditions. Before you begin Press (FLASH) repeatedly to select flash mode. Set the POWER Switch to REC or The mode that is selected will be MANUAL REC.
  • Page 37: White Balance

    White Balance White Balance During normal use, Auto White Balance automatically maintains optimum color Press to select WHITE balance. If this is not the case, set BALANCE and press to select manually. one of the four settings shown below. • Default setting is AUTO. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to MANUAL REC.
  • Page 38: Light Metering

    Light Metering Light Metering According to the recording condition and purpose, set light metering to measure Press to select LIGHT METER exposure time. and press to select one of the two settings shown below. Before you begin • Default setting is AUTO. Set the POWER Switch to MANUAL REC.
  • Page 39: Self Timer Recording

    Self Timer Recording Self Timer Recording The Self-Timer allows you to capture an image about 10 seconds after pressing the shutter. Press to select SELF TIMER Note and press to select ON. • SELF TIMER is set to ON, the This puts the camera in self-timer RAPIDFIRE™...
  • Page 40: Time Lapse Recording

    Time Lapse Recording Time Lapse Recording Time Lapse enables you to set the camera to automatically capture an image from once every minute to once every 24 hours. Press to select TIME LAPSE Note and press to select time interval. •...
  • Page 41: To Delete Specific Images

    To Delete Specific Images To Delete Specific Images You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Press to select DELETE and Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be press to display DELETE menu. restored. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See page 19.) Press MENU to display the MENU screen.
  • Page 42: Multi Delete

    Multi Delete Multi Delete You can delete selected images on the Multi playback screen from memory easily Press to select DELETE and with this operation. press to display DELETE menu. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PLAY.
  • Page 43: Formatting The Disk Media

    Formatting the Disk Media Formatting the Disk Media You can easily format your Disk Media using this operation. Quick formatting will Press to select DELETE and be done. press to display DELETE menu. Warning: Formatting permanently removes all image data as well as any other files on the Disk.
  • Page 44: Multi Copy

    Multi Copy Multi Copy You can copy specific images from one Disk Media to another Disk Media using Press to select COPY. this operation. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See page 19.) Press MENU to display the MENU screen.
  • Page 45: To Copy All Images

    To Copy All Images To Copy All Images You can copy all of the images stored on a Disk Media to another Disk Media using Press to select COPY. this operation. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See page 19.) Press MENU to display the MENU screen.
  • Page 46: Slide Show

    Slide Show Slide Show You can playback captured images as a slide show. Press to select SLIDE SHOW. Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. (See page 19.) Press MENU to display the MENU screen. Press to start slide show. POWER Switch •...
  • Page 47: Transferring Your Images (Windows)

    Transferring Your Images (Windows) Transferring Your Images (Windows) System Requirements: • IBM PC/AT or compatible • 256 Color Monitor or Full Color Monitor • Windows 98/2000 preinstalled PC with recommended (24 bits per pixel or USB port 16.7 million colors) •...
  • Page 48 • Exit from all applications and disable any virus-protection applications. USB Driver Installation (Windows 2000) The USB Driver software for Windows 2000 is currently not available, but will be available in the future on our website at www.panasonic.com/palmcam or by calling 1-800-272-7033. For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033.
  • Page 49 Mac OS version 8.1 or later. • The USB Driver software for Windows 2000 is currently not available, but will be available in the future on our website at TO PC Terminal www.panasonic.com/palmcam or by calling 1-800- 272-7033. POWER Switch Personal Computer USB Cable (supplied)
  • Page 50 Transferring Your Images (Windows) Transferring Your Images (Windows) Personal Computer Reading and Writing the Disk Media To read or write to the Disk Media using Windows follow the instructions below. USB Cable (supplied) Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PC. Connect the Digital Camera to the PC using the supplied USB Cable.
  • Page 51 Transferring Your Images (Windows) Transferring Your Images (Windows) Click on the “File” Menu and “Open File”. The File Open MENU is displayed. Select the 3.5″ ″ ″ ″ ″ FD Drive for the Digital Camera and find the image data file in the Digital Camera.
  • Page 52 Transferring Your Images (Windows) Transferring Your Images (Windows) PalmCam File Converter When the Digital Camera cannot playback image data which is transferred from another Drive to the Drive of the Digital Camera, even if the data is JPEG, PalmCam File Converter is necessary.
  • Page 53 Transferring Your Images (Windows) Transferring Your Images (Windows) Select the folder in which the converted file is to be saved. • The Conversion results screen is displayed. Use “Help” of “PalmCam File Converter 2.0” for detailed instructions. [When selecting “To convert format for camera playback”] Select the file to be converted.
  • Page 54 Transferring Your Images (Windows) Transferring Your Images (Windows) Deleting a File (Folder) from the SuperDisk Drive To delete a file (folder) from the Digital Camera. • Click on the file or folder you want to delete. Then, from the “File” menu, click on “Delete”...
  • Page 55: Transferring Your Images (Macintosh)

    Turn on the Macintosh. Insert the supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. Double click the “PHOTODELUXE” icon. Double click on “Panasonic”, “Driver” and “DSC&SuperDisk Driver”. Follow the instructions as they appear on your Macintosh section screen. When the USB Driver is installed, the following changes will occur.
  • Page 56 Mac OS version 8.1 or later. • The USB Driver software for Windows 2000 is currently not available, but will be available in the future on our website at TO PC Terminal www.panasonic.com/palmcam or by calling 1-800- 272-7033. POWER Switch USB Terminal USB Cable (supplied) Connection Turn on your PC.
  • Page 57 Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Reading and Writing the Disk Media iMac To read or write to the Disk Media using Macintosh, follow the instructions below. USB Cable (supplied) Before you begin Set the POWER Switch to PC. Connect the Digital Camera to the PC using the supplied USB Cable.
  • Page 58 Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Click on the “File” Menu and “Open File”. The File Open MENU is displayed. Select the 3.5″ ″ ″ ″ ″ FD Drive for the Digital Camera and find the image data file in the Digital Camera.
  • Page 59 Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) PalmCam File Converter When the Digital Camera cannot playback image data which is transferred from another Drive to the Drive of the Digital Camera, even if the data is JPEG, PalmCam File Converter is necessary.
  • Page 60 Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Click “Convert” to convert the selected file. Use “Help” of “File Converter” for detailed instructions. [When selecting “To convert format for camera playback”] Select the store volume for converted files from the “Volume” list box. Click “Convert”...
  • Page 61 Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Deleting a File (Folder) from the SuperDisk Drive To delete a file (folder) from the Digital Camera. • Drag and Drop the selected file or folder into the “Trash” icon. Disconnection End all applications and close all windows. (i.e. QuickTime, PhotoDeluxe, etc.) Eject the Disk Media from the SuperDisk Slot.
  • Page 62: Superdisk Drive

    SuperDisk Drive SuperDisk Drive You can use this Digital Camera as an external SuperDisk storage drive. You can only use SuperDisk Diskette media or 2HD Floppy Disks in this camera. Note • When a DOS formatted Floppy Disk is read by a Macintosh, the PC/File Exchange function will be necessary.
  • Page 63: Using The Superdisk Drive (Windows)

    Using the SuperDisk Drive (Windows) Using the SuperDisk Drive (Windows) Before Formatting Before formatting the Disk Media, close all applications and all windows. If you format the Disk Media while any of the disk’s files are open, an error may occur on the display. Formatting the Disk Media Insert the Disk Media into the SuperDisk Slot.
  • Page 64 Using the SuperDisk Drive (Windows) Using the SuperDisk Drive (Windows) Copying the Disk Media • The DISKCOPY command at the DOS prompt cannot be used. SuperDisk Diskette/ Floppy Disk (2HD) Floppy Disk (2HD) SuperDisk Drive Floppy Disk Drive • Disk copy cannot be performed with SuperDisk Diskette. SuperDisk Diskette SuperDisk Diskette SuperDisk Drive...
  • Page 65: Using The Superdisk Drive (Macintosh)

    Using the SuperDisk Drive (Macintosh) Using the SuperDisk Drive (Macintosh) Formatting the Disk Media Note • Do not format the Disk Media under DOS format with Macintosh. Insert the SuperDisk Diskette or Floppy Disk into the SuperDisk Slot. Click the SuperDisk Diskette or Floppy Disk icon displayed on the desktop.
  • Page 66: Using The Superdisk Drive

    Using the SuperDisk Drive Using the SuperDisk Drive Important Operating Notes • FORMAT command cannot be used. The FORMAT command at the DOS prompt cannot be used for the Digital Camera. • DISKCOPY command cannot be used. The DISKCOPY command at the DOS prompt cannot be used for the Digital Camera. •...
  • Page 67: Print Mark

    Print Mark Print Mark Use this feature when a laboratory service Stamp Print Marker that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is used. Before you begin Press to select PRINT MARK and press to display PRINT MARK Set the POWER Switch to PLAY. menu.
  • Page 68: Digital Camera Accessory

    Digital Camera Accessory Digital Camera Accessory For ordering instructions, see the Accessory Order Form page. Accessory # Figure Description Price CGR-B/ Lithium Ion Battery $100.00 202A1B Lens Adaptor & Protective $69.95 PV-FA52 Filter Kit $49.95 PV-H150 System Carrying Case For assistance, please call : 1-800-272-7033. SD5000.
  • Page 69: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-272-7033 [8:30 AM-8 PM M-F, EST] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 SD5000.
  • Page 70: Before Requesting Service

    Before Requesting Service Before Requesting Service If you have a problem with your Digital Camera, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. Symptom Possible Solution Cannot charge the Battery • Make sure the rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack.
  • Page 71: Warning Indications

    Warning Indications Warning Indications These displays will alert you of a missed operation or provide further instructions. Indication Phenomenon Solution DRIVE ERROR Failed to initialize the If, after Power Switch is set to drive. OFF, then REC or PLAY again, DRIVE ERROR is still displayed, the camera may be broken and needs repair.
  • Page 72 Warning Indications Warning Indications Indication Phenomenon Solution FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the If after second attempt to format again, FORMAT ERROR is disk. displayed, the disk may be defective. Change disks. The disk is protected. If THIS DISK IS PROTECTED is THIS DISK IS PROTECTED displayed, change disks or disengage protect.
  • Page 73: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications 1/1.8 inch 3 340 k Pixels Lens f=7.0-21.0 mm (equivalent to a 35-105 mm lens on a 35 mm still camera.)/F2.0-2.5 Focus Auto / Preset (Zone) 30 cm ~ ∞ (AF)/6 cm ~ 50 cm (Macro) Focusing Area Iris (Shutter Speed) F2.0 ~ F8.0 (wide) Shutter Speed...
  • Page 74: Warranty

    In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Service Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-272-7033, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter.
  • Page 75: Service Center Directory

    Fax (808) 486-4369 Hollywood, FL 33020 Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910...
  • Page 76: Index

    MENU Screen 18, 19 Multi Playback 33, 34 Motion Image Playback Panasonic Consumer Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Electronics Company, Division Division of Matsushita Electric of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Corporation of America Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5...

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