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Summary of Contents for Panasonic SV-AV50S
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SV-AV50 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0J51 EB EN EG GC GK... -
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 Advanced Functions Caution for AC mains lead (For UK only) ........... 5 Digital Zoom Function ......31 Introduction ..........6 Night View Function ........ 31 Backlight Compensation Function... 32 Preparation Adjusting White Balance ...... -
Page 4: Information For Your Safety
≥Please note that the actual controls and We would like to take this opportunity to components, menu items, etc. of your SD thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera may look somewhat Video Camera. Please read these different from those shown in the... -
Page 5: Caution For Ac Mains Lead (For Uk Only)
A terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with replacement fuse cover can be purchased the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó. from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS Before Use ª... -
Page 6: Introduction
≥For callers in UK: 08701 505610 month, date and time. (l 20) ≥For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK ≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday - Friday 9:00am –... -
Page 7: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories AV Cable (K2KC4CB00016) (l 39) AC Adaptor SV-AV50EB/EG (VSK0648) SV-AV50GC/GK (VSK0649) (l 10) ≥Supplies power to the SD Video USB Cradle (VSK0663) (l 10) Camera. Lens Protection Sticker (VGQ8054) Battery Pack (l 11) (l 14) ≥Supplies power to the SD Video Camera. -
Page 8: Controls And Components
Controls and Components LCD Monitor (l 13) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. - Page 9 Card/Battery Door (l 11, 12) ≥Be sure to turn the power off while the Card/ Battery Door is open. MULTI USB Cradle Connector [MULTI] (l 10) Battery Lock (l 11) Memory Card Slot (l 12) Battery Slot (l 11) AV Output Socket [A/V OUT] (l 39) USB Port [USB] (l 46) DC Input Socket [DC IN 4.8V] (l 10) Device Connector (l 10)
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Page 10: Using The Usb Cradle
Using the USB Cradle Inserting the camera into the USB cradle allows the battery to be charged. The USB cradle also allows the camera to be connected to external devices such as your TV for viewing images. (l 39) Place the SD Video Camera on the USB Cradle. -
Page 11: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Be sure to turn the power switch on the camera off when charging the battery. Slide and open the Card/Battery Door. Insert the battery all the way. ≥Confirm the direction of the battery. ≥Be sure to insert the battery until fixed with the Battery Lock. -
Page 12: Inserting A Memory Card
Inserting a Memory Card Be sure to turn the power off when inserting the card. Slide and open the Card/Battery Door. Hold the Memory Card placing the cut off corner at the front with the label facing up, and then insert it all the way until it clicks. -
Page 13: Using The Lcd Monitor
Using the LCD Monitor During live recording the image can be viewed on the LCD monitor. The monitor also allows you to review previously recorded material. Open the LCD Monitor. ≥The lens appears in an opposite side of the LCD Monitor. - Page 14 ª Attaching the Lens Protection Sticker Attach the Lens Protection Sticker 1 to the front of this unit. (Attach the Lens Protection Sticker to the position of the line 2.) ≥Put the finger under the Lens Protection Sticker ª Using the Jog Ball As the angle of the LCD monitor is changed, so too will the direction of movement using the Jog Ball.
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Page 15: Turning The Power On
Turning the Power On Select a desired mode from the mode selection screen on the LCD Monitor. Press the [Í] Button for 1 second or more. ≥The SD Video Camera is turned on and the Power/Card Access Lamp A is lit in red. ª... -
Page 16: Selecting Operation Modes
Selecting Operation Modes Set to [ to select Record Mode. Set to [ to select Play Mode. Press the [MODE] Button to select a Operation Mode. ≥Every time the [MODE] Button is pressed, the Operation Mode changes as follows. ≥After several seconds, only icons are displayed. 3 MODE MODE ]: Record mode... -
Page 17: Using The Menu Screen
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. MODE MODE ≥The menu in the selected mode is displayed. Roll the Jog Ball UP or DOWN to select a MENU MENU desired item. -
Page 18: List Of Menus
List of Menus The menu screens used differ slightly from the actual menus. These are offered for simplified illustration purposes. ª Record Mode [ Still Picture Record Menu Picture size [Picture size] (l 22) Picture quality [Quality] (l 22) Flash setting [Flash] (l 22) Display setup [Display setup] 1 Initial setup [Setup] 2 Return to the previous screen [BACK]... -
Page 19: Play Mode
ª Play Mode [ Still Picture Playback Menu Card editing [Card editing] 1 P. Slide show [P. Slide show] (l 37) Display setup [Display setup] (l 18) Initial setup [Setup] 2 Return to the previous screen [BACK] MPEG4 Moving Picture Playback Menu Playback size [LCD screen] (l 25) ≥Despite the setting, the display size on an external device is limited to [Normal]. -
Page 20: 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, MENU MENU then use the SD Video Camera. Set the Record/Play mode Switch to Press the [MENU] Button. -
Page 21: Adjusting Brightness And Colour Level On The Lcd Monitor
Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level on the LCD MODE MODE Monitor MENU MENU LCD Brightness [Brightness] It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen. LCD Colour Level [Colour] It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen. -
Page 22: Basic Functions
Basic Functions MODE MODE Recording Still Pictures Records still pictures. PICTURE Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. MENU MENU Press the [MENU] Button. 3,4,5 Set [Picture size] to desired picture size. ≥Select one of [1600a1200], [1280a960], or [640a480]. -
Page 23: Playing Back Still Pictures
Playing Back Still Pictures MODE MODE This mode plays back still pictures recorded on the Memory Card. Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. ≥Still picture files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in the index picture screen. Roll the Jog Ball to select a desired file. -
Page 24: Recording Moving Pictures (Mpeg4)
Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) You can record moving pictures on the Memory Card. MODE MODE Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ and set the operation mode to [MPEG4]. Press the [MENU] Button. MPEG4 Set the [MPEG4 mode] to desired picture quality. -
Page 25: Playing Back Moving Pictures (Mpeg4)
Playing Back Moving Pictures (MPEG4) MODE MODE Plays back moving pictures recorded on the Memory Card. Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ and set the operation mode to [MPEG4]. ≥Moving picture files recorded on the Memory MPEG4 Card are displayed in the index picture screen. Roll the Jog Ball to select a desired file. -
Page 26: Voice Recording (Voice Recording Function)
Voice Recording (Voice Recording Function) You can record voice data on the Memory Card. Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ MODE MODE and set the operation mode to [VOICE]. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. ≥Recording starts. VOICE Speak into the built-in microphone 1 of this SD Video Camera. -
Page 27: Listening To Voice Recordings (Voice Playback)
Listening to Voice Recordings (Voice Playback) Plays back the voice files recorded by the SD Video Camera. MODE MODE Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ and set the operation mode to [VOICE]. ≥Voice files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in the form of a list. -
Page 28: Listening To Music (Audio Playback)
Listening to Music (Audio Playback) MODE MODE This unit is capable of playing MPEG2-AAC and MP3 data files. The supplied programme, SD-Jukebox Ver.4 (supplied accessory), must be used to load these files AUDIO onto the SD Memory Card. Files that are simply copied to the SD Memory Card may not playback properly or at all. -
Page 29: Adjusting The Volume
ª Selecting a Playlist Playlists set using the SD-Jukebox Ver.4 can be played back. Select a desired playlist in [Playlist] of the menu. ª Selecting a desired Sound Quality Music quality can be selected with the supplied Remote Controller. (Use earphones, or the audio cannot be heard.) Press the [EQ] button on the Remote Controller. -
Page 30: Using The Remote Controller/Earphones
Using the Remote Controller/ Earphones Connect the Remote Controller to the ] socket of the SD Video Camera. Plug the Earphone socket into the connected Remote Controller if necessary. ª Operating the Remote Controller [sVOLr]: Adjusts the Volume. (Digital zoom operation cannot be performed.) [1/∫]/[¥]: Records/Stops recording images or sounds in the [... -
Page 31: Advanced Functions
Advanced Functions Digital Zoom Function MODE MODE Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ and set the operation mode to [PICTURE] or [MPEG4]. Rotate the Zoom/Volume Lever toward [T] or [W]. ≥Picture is enlarged by 1 step by rotating the Zoom/Volume Lever toward [T] up to 3 steps (Maximum: 2.5 k) and it is reduced by 1 step by rotating the Zoom/Volume Lever toward [W]. -
Page 32: Backlight Compensation Function
Backlight Compensation 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 Record/Play mode Switch to [ MODE MODE and set the operation mode to [PICTURE] or [MPEG4]. -
Page 33: Adjusting White Balance
Adjusting White Balance The SD Video Camera adjusts White Balance MODE MODE automatically. However, depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance may not be able to bring out natural colours. In such cases, the white balance can be adjusted manually. Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ and set the operation mode to [PICTURE] or [MPEG4]. -
Page 34: 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. 23, 25, 27) Press the [MENU] Button. -
Page 35: Protecting Files (File Protection)
Protecting Files (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. MENU MENU 23, 25, 27) Press the [MENU] Button. 3,4,5 ≥The editing menu screen appears. Roll the Jog Ball UP or DOWN until [Lock/ Unlock] is displayed. -
Page 36: 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. MENU MENU Play back a still picture to be DPOF-set. 3,4,5 Press the [MENU] Button. -
Page 37: Playing Back Still Pictures One By One (P. Slide Show)
Playing 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). Set the Record/Play mode Switch to [ MODE MODE and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. Press the [MENU] Button. -
Page 38: 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 MENU MENU Memory Card. Set the Record/Play mode Switch to Press the [MENU] Button. Select [Setup] and press the Jog Ball. -
Page 39: Playing Back On An External Device
Playing Back on an external device By connecting the SD Video Camera in USB Cradle with an external device, the recorded scenes can be played back on an external device such as a TV or Audio device. Turn the SD Video Camera off and put in A/V OUT the USB Cradle. -
Page 40: 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 41 ≥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.
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Page 42: Usb Driver
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 43: 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 44: Installing Usb Driver
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 45: 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 46: Connecting To The Pc
When the SD Video Camera is connected for the first time. ≥[Found New Hardware Wizard] screen appears. 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 (programs)]>> [Panasonic]>> [SD-JukeboxV4]>> [SD-JukeboxV4]. -
Page 47: Disconnecting The Usb Cable Safely
Disconnecting the USB Cable Safely If you use Windows XP/2000, remove the USB Cable using the following method. If you use Windows Me/98SE, check that the Power/ Card Access Lamp is not flashing, then remove the USB Cable. (Keep the SD Video Camera turned on.) Double click the in task tray. -
Page 48: Constructing A Folder When The Memory Card Is Used With A Pc
Constructing 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 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 49: 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 50: Indications
Indications 11 12 S-XBS MPEG4 HOLD 1h12m34s 0h12m34s R 0h59m MOL001 17 18 21. 12. 2004 1 Operation Mode 3 Flash (l 22) : Still picture mode Auto PICTURE : Moving picture mode MPEG4 NIGHT VIEW (l 31) : Voice mode VOICE Night View Mode : Audio mode... - Page 51 6 Camera Functions [No Card]: The Memory Card is not inserted, or the Digital Zoom (l 31) Memory Card may not be inserted correctly. Backlight Compensation ª [Card full]: Mode (l 32) The memory capacity is fully utilized. Erase White Balance setting any unnecessary files or replace it with a (l 33) new Memory Card.
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Page 52: Cautions For Use
Cautions for Use ≥If the unit is accidentally drenched with seawater, rain or droplets, wipe with a well ª About the SD Video Camera wrung cloth, and then wipe with a dry cloth. Keep this unit away from magnetized When carrying this unit, take care not to equipment (such as a microwave oven, drop or hit it. -
Page 53: About The Battery
≥When the AC adaptor is in use, it may ≥If the battery is kept in hot, humid, smoky generate whirring sounds. This is normal. or dusty places, the terminals may rust ≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC and cause malfunctions. Mains Lead from the AC Mains socket. -
Page 54: About The Lens
ª About the LCD Monitor ª About the Memory Card ≥In a place with drastic temperature When the power/card access lamp is changes, condensation may form on the blinking (when the card is being read), LCD monitor. Wipe it with the cleaning do not remove the card, turn the power cloth (supplied). -
Page 55: Notes And Hints
≥When the Battery Level Indicator battery may be defective. Contact your indicates [ ], the battery will run nearest Panasonic dealer. out in a few minutes. Recharge the battery. Flashing approx. every 12 seconds ≥It takes approx. 100 minutes, maximum (flashes on approx. - Page 56 ª Setting Date and Time (l 20) ≥When removing the battery, take care not to drop it. ≥The built-in battery sustains the operation ≥When the SD Video Camera is turned on, of the clock. do not attach or remove the battery, or ≥The clock might cause a deviation from plug the power cord in or out.
- Page 57 OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET Normal BUTTON] may be displayed on some 1600 k 1200 1280 k 960 640 k 480 Panasonic digital video cameras in such a 8 MB case. This is not a fault of the SD Video 16 MB Camera.
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Page 58: Listening To Music
≥If the still picture associated by the ≥The sound recorded cannot be played SD-Jukebox Ver.4 is large (volume), it back on other Panasonic SD IC recorder. may take a longer time to be displayed than expected. ≥If there are two or more still pictures associated by the SD-Jukebox Ver.4, only... -
Page 59: Backlight Compensation
ª Adjusting White Balance (l 33) ≥Even if a still picture has been associated by the SD-Jukebox Ver.4, it may not be ≥You may not be able to achieve correct played back on the SD Video Camera, White Balance adjustment manually under depending on the still picture type. - Page 60 ≥Erasing many files may take a little time. ≥This SD Video Camera may not recognize Wait until the Power/Card Access Lamp the DPOF set by another type of device. stopped flash. ≥DPOF-setting many files may take a little ≥Recorded voice data always has serial time.
- Page 61 ª Installing SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5 ≥Do not use the personal computer (Explorer) to format it. Otherwise, it may (l 44) not be recognized by the SD Video ≥If you failed to install DirectX 9.0b when Camera. installing SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5, click ≥If the write protection switch of the SD [DirectX] on the installation screen or Memory Card is set to [LOCK], data double-click [dxsetup.exe] in [DirectX90b]...
- Page 62 ≥If the personal computer switches to the ≥When the USB Driver is installed and the suspend mode when the SD Video SD Video Camera is connected to the Camera is connected to it, the personal personal computer for the first time, the computer may not recognise the SD Video [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen Camera when it reverts to normal mode.
- Page 63 ≥The MPEG4 moving picture file (ASF ≥To play back files recorded with format) can be played on the Windows [Extra fine] without installing Media Player 6.4 or later. If files recorded SD-MovieStage Ver.2.5, install with [Extra fine] are to be played back on a [MPEG4 Decoder Plug-in] on the PC, [MPEG4 Decoder Plug-in] on the CD-ROM (supplied).
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Page 64: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Playback Recorded still pictures are not clear. Service Is [Quality] on the menu set to Power [Normal]? If recording is done with it The SD Video Camera power cannot set to [Normal], images with fine details be turned on. may include a mosaic-like pattern. - Page 65 Either the SD Video Camera or the (Fine) or 60 seconds (Economy). Memory Card may be damaged. (The capacity limit of the file which is Please consult your Panasonic dealer. attachable to an e-mail differs Playing back or recording do not depending on the environment used.) function and the screen has frozen.
- Page 66 When the USB cable is removed when Windows Me is used, Device removal warning appears. If the USB cable is connected without installing the USB Driver (supplied) when you use Windows Me, the warning message will appear as soon as the USB cable is pulled out. Install the USB Driver, and the warning message will not appear.
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Page 67: Specifications
Specifications SD Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 4.8 V (AC Adaptor) DC 3.7 V (Battery) Power Consumption: Recording (When recording the MPEG4 moving picture) 2.0 W (When using the AC Adaptor) 1.9 W (When using the battery) Image Sensor: 1/3.2-inch CCD Image Sensor Lens:... -
Page 68: Index
LCD Monitor ...... 13 ª M Volume adjustment ....... 29 ª W Menu List ........18 Menu Screen .........17 Warning display ......51 MPEG4 mode ........24 White Balance adjustment .... 33 VQT0J51 F0104Ah0 ( 7000 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...
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