Panasonic D-Snap SV-AS3 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic D-Snap SV-AS3 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic D-Snap SV-AS3 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

SD Multi Camera
SV-AS3
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions
completely.
VQT0Q47
GC GCS GN

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions SD Multi Camera SV-AS3 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0Q47 GC GCS GN...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation Information for Your Safety... 4 Introduction ... 6 Accessories ... 8 Suitable Card ... 9 Controls Layout... 10 Inserting/Removing the Battery or the Card ... 12 Charging the Battery... 14 Turning This Unit On... 16 Switching the Mode ... 17 How To Set the Menu ...
  • Page 3 Connecting to PC Operating Environment of the Software ... 65 Before Connecting to a PC for the First Time (Installation) ... 68 Installing the USB Driver ... 69 Installing SD Viewer ... 69 Installing SD-Jukebox ... 71 Connecting to a PC ... 72 Checking that This Unit Is Properly Recognised by the PC...
  • Page 4: Information For Your Safety

    Preparation 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 NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT Please respect all copyrights. Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. ≥ 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.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Multi Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. ≥ SD logo is a trademark. ≥ MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
  • Page 7 ≥ Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote and the Gracenote CDDB music recognition service. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com. ≥ CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright C 2000– 2003 Gracenote.
  • Page 8: Accessories

    Preparation Accessories Check the accessories before using this unit. SD Memory Card is not included. Battery Pack AC adaptor VSK0670 (GC) VSK0670A (GCS) VSK0669 (GN) AC mains lead A K2CR2DA00004 (GC/GCS) B K2CJ2DA00011 (GN) USB cable K2KZ4CB00008 CD-ROM VQT0Q47 (continued) Stereo earphones L0BAB0000180 Hand strap...
  • Page 9: Suitable Card

    ≥ Pictures recorded onto the SD Memory Card can be played on Panasonic DVD Video Recorder with a SD Memory Card slot, etc. (Depending on the file, pictures cannot be played in some cases.) ≥...
  • Page 10: Controls Layout

    Preparation Controls Layout VQT0Q47 (continued) ∫ Body 1 Lens 2 Strap Attachment 3 Microphone (P28) 4 Self-timer Lamp (P36) 5 Flash 6 LCD Monitor (P92) 7 Jog Ball (P18) • It is used for setting the menu, playing files, zooming, etc. •...
  • Page 11 19 Battery Lock [OPEN] (P12) 20 Card Slot (P13) 21 Card/Battery Door (P12) 22 Lock Release Lever (P13) 23 Battery Slot (P13) ∫ Remote Controller (P27, 61) ∫ Stereo Earphones (P60) ≥ When you use earphone, be sure to connect to the remote controller (supplied). ≥...
  • Page 12: Inserting/Removing The Battery Or The Card

    ≥ When you do not use the SD Multi Camera for a long time, remove the battery. ≥ Do not use the supplied battery for other equipment. ≥ Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S302E/1B). VQT0Q47 (continued)
  • Page 13 ∫ When inserting the card/battery Confirm the direction of the battery and the card. Insert the battery fully into the slot with the Battery Lock 1 lowered. Check if the Battery Lock is hooked on the Battery 2. ≥ Place the battery with the label side upward. A ≥...
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Preparation Charging the Battery Be sure to turn this unit off before the charging the battery. (When this unit is turned on, the battery cannot be charged.) Use the AC adaptor supplied for this unit. Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket, then connect the DC plug to this unit.
  • Page 15 ∫ Charging time and the number of recordable pictures/ time (per a battery) Charging time The number of recordable [Picture] pictures Continuous [MPEG4] Approx. 140 minutes recording time [MPEG4] Approx. 300 minutes Continuous playback time [Audio] Approx. 40 hours ≥ Temperature: 23oC/Humidity: 50% ≥...
  • Page 16: Turning This Unit On

    Preparation ≥ The battery is warmed during and after charging. The SD Multi Camera is also warmed during the operation, however, it is not a malfunction. ≥ When you do not use this unit, disconnect the DC plug from this unit and disconnect the AC mains lead from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 17: Switching The Mode

    ∫ Battery indicator ≥ It is displayed on the LCD Monitor (P92) when this unit is turned on. ≥ As the remaining battery power is decreased, the indicator is > changed as is shown as (blinking), the battery will be exhausted in a few minutes.
  • Page 18: How To Set The Menu

    Preparation Press the [MODE] button 1, and then roll the Jog Ball 2 to select the mode. – The selected icon is enlarged. • When the [MODE] button is tapped without a card in this unit, the demonstration mode (P91) is activated. Press the Jog Ball to set.
  • Page 19 Flash Roll the Jog Ball 2 to select the sub-menu, and then press the Jog Ball to set. – The sub-menu screen appears. Flash off Roll the Jog Ball to select the desired item, and then press the Jog Ball to set. –...
  • Page 20: Setup Menu

    Preparation Setup Menu You can change the settings on this unit in the menu. Press the [MENU] button and then set the desired items with the Jog Ball. (P18) Setup ∫ Setting on the operation sound Volume ∫ Setting on the Jog Ball Sensitivity (Jog Ball) ≥...
  • Page 21 ∫ Setting on the USB connection Connection (USB) ∫ Setting on the LCD Monitor Display setup ∫ Setting on the power Auto power off ≥ When this unit is automatically turned off and you want to turn it on again, slide the Power Switch to [OFF] and slide it to [ON]. ≥...
  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    Preparation ∫ Setting on the clock Clock set ∫ Formatting (initialising) the card Format ∫ Restoring the settings Reset settings Setting the Clock The clock is not set at the time of purchase. Set the clock on the clock setting screen which appears at the time you turn this unit on. (If you do not set the clock here, the clock is automatically set to January 1st, 2000 0:00.) Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the...
  • Page 23 Adjust the date and time with the Jog Ball. • The highlight moves between the items (Day, Month, Year, Hour, Minute) every time you press the Jog Ball. When you roll the Jog Ball up or down, the value is changed. (You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.) •...
  • Page 24: Shortcut Menu

    Preparation Shortcut Menu Press the [MENU] button for 1 or more seconds and then set the item with the Jog Ball. • Roll the Jog Ball up/down/left/right to select the item and then press the Jog Ball to set the item. •...
  • Page 25: Recording

    Recording Before Recording ∫ How to hold the SD Multi Camera ≥ Put your arm on the side of your body. ≥ Fix the SD Multi Camera with your right hand and put your left hand on the SD Multi Camera. ≥...
  • Page 26: Recording

    Recording Recording This unit can focus on the subject at a distance of about 60 cm or more. Selecting the desired recording mode ∫ Picture Recording mode Picture (Still picture recording) MPEG4 (Motion image recording) Voice (Audio recording) VQT0Q47 (continued) Slide the Power Switch to [ON].
  • Page 27 When selecting [Picture] ∫ When selecting [MPEG4] or [Voice] ∫ Tap the Shutter button for recording. • You can also use the Shutter button on the remote controller. • Recorded pictures are played for a few seconds after you finish recording pictures. Tap the Shutter button for recording.
  • Page 28 The audio is recorded in monaural. ≥ If you use a card with a low writing speed, recording in [MPEG4] mode may be stopped. (We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card.) ≥ Before and after the recording, the click sound may occur around the Lens or the brightness of the screen may change depending on the ambient lighting.
  • Page 29: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And Time

    Approximate Number of Recordable Pictures and Time 2016a1512 (1920a1080) 8 MB 5 (11) 8 (17) 16 MB 13 (26) 20 (40) 32 MB 29 (58) 44 (87) 64 MB 61 (120) 92 (180) 128 MB 120 (240) 180 (360) 256 MB 240 (480) 360 (720) 512 MB 490 (960) 730 (1400) 710 (1400) 1100 (2200) 2700 (5400)
  • Page 30 Recording 25 min. 8 MB 16 MB 58 min. 32 MB 2 h. 64 MB 4 h. ≥ The time listed above tables are approximate. ≥ The numbers of recordable pictures described in the above [Picture] table are applicable when the picture quality is set to [Fine]. The numbers in brackets are applicable in the case of [Normal].
  • Page 31: Changing The Picture Size And Quality

    Changing the Picture Size and Quality Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball. (P18) ∫ Size and quality of the picture recorded in [Picture] Quality Size and quality of the image recorded in [MPEG4] ∫...
  • Page 32 When you set [Quality] in [MPEG4] mode to [N] or [E], the picture quality of the recorded pictures is deteriorated. (The sound quality will not be changed.) ≥ [MPEG4] files recorded with this unit cannot be played on Panasonic SD Multi Camera SV-AS10. ≥ [MPEG4] files recorded with [Quality] set to [XF] •...
  • Page 33: Enlarging Pictures (Digital Zoom)

    Enlarging Pictures (Digital Zoom) 1. 0 1. 0 2. 0 2. 0 ≥ The more the picture is enlarged, the more the picture quality is deteriorated. ≥ You cannot enlarge pictures while pictures are recorded in [MPEG4] mode. Press the Jog Ball. –...
  • Page 34: Setting The Flash

    Recording Setting the Flash The available flash range is about 80 cm–120 cm. Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball. (P18) Flash VQT0Q47 (continued) Auto Reduced red eye Flash off Flash on The flash is automatically activated according to the recording situation.
  • Page 35 The flash is not activated ∫ ≥ The flash cannot be activated in the following cases. – When you set the flash to [Auto] or [Reduced red eye] in bright places – When recording in [MPEG4] mode ≥ When you record pictures without using the flash, set the ISO sensitivity to adjust the brightness (P40).
  • Page 36: Recording With The Self-Timer

    Recording Recording with the Self-timer Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball. (P18) Self timer ≥ Set the self-timer every time you record pictures. ≥ If you set the self-timer to [2 s], it is convenient to prevent camera shake when pressing the Shutter button.
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Colour To Natural Tone (White Balance)

    Adjusting the Colour to Natural Tone (White Balance) This mode allows you to reproduce a white colour closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white colour may appear reddish or bluish. Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball.
  • Page 38: Recording In Dark Places (Night Mode)

    Recording ≥ The white balance may not be set depending on the condition of the scene or the light source (e.g. in dark places, etc.). ≥ It is effective to set the white balance in [Manual] in the following scenes. –...
  • Page 39: Compensating The Exposure

    Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background, etc. Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball. (P18) Exposure ∫...
  • Page 40: Setting The Iso Sensitivity

    Recording Setting the ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. It is convenient to take pictures without the flash. Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball. (P18) Advanced setup ≥ When you take a picture in high ISO sensitivity, picture noise appears and the picture quality is deteriorated.
  • Page 41: Playback

    Playback Playback ∫ Selecting the desired playback mode Picture EXIT Playback modes Picture (Still picture playback) MPEG4 (Motion image playback) Voice (Audio playback) Audio (Music playback) Slide the Power Switch to [ON]. – The Power Lamp lights in red. Slide the Record/Playback Mode Switch to the playback mode [ Press the [MODE] button and then select the desired mode with the Jog...
  • Page 42 Playback (continued) ∫ When selecting [MPEG4] or [Voice] After you select the file in Step 3, • You can fast-forward or fast-rewind the file with the remote controller. When you keep pressing [9] ([:]) button, the file is fast-forwarded (fast-rewound). When you tap them, you can move to the beginning of the next (current) file.
  • Page 43 ASF (MPEG4) format. ≥ [Voice] files cannot be played on Panasonic IC recorders. ≥ MPEG4 and Voice files recorded on Panasonic SD Multi Camera SV-AS10 cannot be played on this unit. ≥ When the still picture recorded with other equipment is played on this unit, the following may occur.
  • Page 44: Adjusting Volume

    Playback (continued) Adjusting Volume ≥ When you want to listen to the audio being played, connect the remote controller and the stereo earphones (supplied). (You cannot listen to the audio on this unit.) ≥ You can also adjust the volume on the remote controller. (P11) 6 Pictures Multi Playback (Thumbnail Display) ∫...
  • Page 45: Playing Motion Images Repeatedly (Repeat Playback)

    Playing Motion Images Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) Set the mode to [MPEG4] mode. (P41) Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball. (P18) Repeat Deleting Files Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Check the files before deleting.
  • Page 46 Playback (continued) ≥ You cannot delete protected files (P47), music files and files that do not conform to DCF standard on this unit. ≥ Be sure to delete [Voice] files on this unit. ≥ When you delete files on this unit, the DPOF information set on other equipment can be also deleted.
  • Page 47: Preventing Accidental Erasure Of Files (Lock Setting)

    Preventing Accidental Erasure of Files (Lock Setting) This function allows you to prevent deleting of altering precious files by mistake. Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball. (P18) Lock ∫ When you release protection Select protected files in Step 2 and then press the Jog Ball.
  • Page 48: Enlarging Pictures (Target Zoom)

    Playback (continued) Enlarging Pictures (Target Zoom) You can enlarge the picture up to 10k. Select a picture in [Picture] mode. (P41) 1. 2 1. 2 4. 0 4. 0 4. 0 4. 0 • Repeat Steps 2–4 if you want to enlarge the picture more. VQT0Q47 Roll the Jog Ball upwards.
  • Page 49: Registering Still Pictures As "Favourite

    ≥ You can cancel the zoom by opening the menu screen. ≥ The more the picture is enlarged, the more the picture quality is deteriorated. ≥ The zoom may not be done on a picture recorded with other equipment. Registering Still Pictures as “Favourite” Only pictures registered as a “Favourite”...
  • Page 50: Creating A Slide Show With Audio

    Playback (continued) ∫ When you cancel registration on all files Select [Unselect all] in Step 2, select [Yes] on the confirmation screen and then press the Jog Ball. All pictures registered are cancelled. ≥ Up to 999 pictures can be registered as a “Favourite”. Creating a Slide Show with Audio You can create a slide show with the audio file in the card added as a BGM.
  • Page 51 DO YOU NEED BACKGROUND MUSIC? ≥ The only files attachable as BGM is audio files that can be played on this unit. (P59) ≥ Up to 36 pictures can be set in a slide show. ≥ During the playback in a slide show with audio, the picture quality is deteriorated.
  • Page 52: Playing Still Pictures On The Slide Show

    Playback (continued) Playing Still Pictures on the Slide Show Still pictures are automatically played in sequence. This function is suitable for making a story with still pictures. Set the mode to [Picture] mode. (P41) Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball.
  • Page 53: Printing Pictures Directly Connecting To A Printer (Pictbridge)

    ≥ When you want to listen to the audio being played, connect the remote controller and the stereo earphones (supplied). (You cannot listen to the audio on this unit.) Printing Pictures Directly Connecting to a Printer (PictBridge) You can print still pictures played on this unit from the printer supporting PictBridge connected to this unit with the USB cable (supplied).
  • Page 54 Playback (continued) COUNT Size PrinterSetting Date Change Print start ∫ To change the print setting When you select [Change settings] in Step 5, you can change 3 items described in the table below. Select and set the desired item with the Jog Ball.
  • Page 55 ≥ Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. ≥ While printing or cancelling the print, do not disconnect the USB cable. ≥ Do not replace the card while connecting with the printer. (Check that the printer is not printing anything and then disconnect the USB cable before replacing the card.) ≥...
  • Page 56: Setting Still Pictures To Be Printed And The Number Of Prints (Dpof Print)

    Playback (continued) ≥ Error messages also appear in the following cases. Check the message before connecting. Messages displayed USE BOTH AC ADAPTOR AND BATTERY SET TO PLAY MODE NO CARD CHECK CARD TARGET FILE DOES NOT EXIST Setting Still Pictures to be Printed and the Number of Prints (DPOF Print) DPOF is a system that allows the user to select which pictures are to be printed on compatible photo printers.
  • Page 57 COUNT ENTER MENU EXIT ∫ When you confirm pictures with DPOF setting Select [Check DPOF] in Step 2 and then press the Jog Ball. • Roll the Jog Ball right or left to confirm the picture. Press the [MENU] button to stop the confirmation. Roll the Jog Ball left or right to select the desired file.
  • Page 58 Playback (continued) ∫ When you print the date in DPOF printing Select [Print date]>[ON] in Step 2, select [Yes] on the confirmation screen and then press • Date printing is set to all the pictures that DPOF setting is set. (You cannot set date printing for each picture.) •...
  • Page 59: Playing Music

    Playing Music Playing Music Files recorded onto a card with SD-Jukebox can be played on this unit. (You may not be able to play music depending on the file.) ≥ Audio file formats playable on this unit • MPEG2-AAC Audio file •...
  • Page 60 Playing Music Insert a card which includes audio files. Connect the remote controller and the stereo earphones. • You cannot listen to the audio on this unit. Audio VQT0Q47 (continued) Slide the Power Switch to [ON]. – The Power Lamp lights in red. Slide the Record/Playback Mode Switch to the playback mode [ Press the [MODE] button and then...
  • Page 61: Play Music

    List MENU EXIT Play music. Remote Controller Playback/Stop Press 1/∫. Tap : or 9. Index Fast-forward/ Keep pressing : or 9. Fast-rewind i: Turns up the volume. Volume j: Turns down the volume. • If you do not operate this unit for about 10 seconds after you start playback, the LCD Monitor is turned off to save the power.
  • Page 62 Playing Music ∫ When you switch the sound quality Press the [EQ] button on the remote controller. • The sound quality is switched every time you press the [EQ] button as below. NORMAL (Normal sound) • The sound quality cannot be switched when the menu screen or the 6 pictures multi playback screen is displayed.
  • Page 63: Selecting Playlists

    ≥ Music files cannot be recorded or deleted on this unit. ≥ When multiple pictures are associated with a music file by SD-Jukebox, only the picture associated as the first picture will be displayed. (The picture may not be displayed depending on the picture.) ≥...
  • Page 64: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback)

    Playing Music Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Playback) Press the [MENU] button and then set the item with the Jog Ball. (P18) Repeat VQT0Q47 (continued) Repeat Repeat all Stops playback after the last file is played. Repeats the file being played. Repeats playing all files (or all files in the playlist).
  • Page 65: Connecting To Pc

    Connecting to PC Operating Environment of the Software Is the installation of the USB driver needed? Are SD Viewer and SD-Jukebox available? ≥ SD Viewer and SD-Jukebox are not compatible with Macintosh. ∫ Operating environment for USB connection IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer preinstalled with Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition/Millennium Edition/ 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Macintosh (Mac OS 9/Mac OS X)
  • Page 66 Connecting to PC 98SE 2000 Free hard disc space Display Sound Drive Interface Necessary software Other requirements VQT0Q47 (continued) SD Viewer Ver. 3.2E for D-snap (SD Viewer) 64 MB (recommended: 128 MB) or more 128 MB (recommended: 256 MB) or more 400 MB or more High Colour (16 bit) or more (True Colour (24 bit) or more is recommended.)
  • Page 67 ≥ Macintosh, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. of the U.S. ≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. ≥ Intel, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 68: Before Connecting To A Pc For The First Time

    Connecting to PC ≥ Depending on your computer system, you may experience problems such as being unable to record or use recorded music data. Please note that Matsushita is in no way liable for any music data you lose, or for any other direct or indirect damages. ≥...
  • Page 69: Installing The Usb Driver

    Installing the USB Driver When your OS is Windows 2000 or XP, the installation of the USB driver is not required because the OS standard driver is used. Installing SD Viewer Click [USB Driver]. Click [Finish]. • To enable the driver, restart the Click [SD Viewer 3.2E].
  • Page 70 Connecting to PC Follow the message on the screen to continue the installation. ≥ When the message that informs the absence of Windows Media Player 6.4 or later appears, update Windows Media Player after the installation is completed. ≥ If Internet Explorer 5.5 or later is not installed, install it first and then install SD Viewer.
  • Page 71: Installing Sd-Jukebox

    Installing SD-Jukebox Follow the message on the screen to continue the installation. Click [SD-Jukebox 4.1]. Click [Next]. Click [Yes]. Enter [Serial No.] (on the backside of the package of the CD-ROM) and [Name], and then click [Next]. VQT0Q47...
  • Page 72: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to PC Connecting to a PC When your OS is Windows 98SE or Me, the USB driver is required for connecting this unit to the PC. (Do not connect this unit to the PC until the USB driver is installed. (P69)) ≥...
  • Page 73 ≥ Do not disconnect the USB cable or the AC adaptor from this unit, or do not remove the card while the Card Access Lamp on this unit is blinking. The software may not be properly operated or the data being transferred may be damaged.
  • Page 74: Checking That This Unit Is Properly Recognised By The Pc

    Connecting to PC Checking that This Unit Is Properly Recognised by the If this unit is not properly recognised, check the connection again. ∫ In the case of Windows ∫ In the case of Macintosh ≥ If the icon of [untitled] disc does not appear when your OS is Mac OS 9, select Mac OS Base in the Extensions Manager and then restart the PC.
  • Page 75: Disconnecting The Usb Cable Safely

    Disconnecting the USB Cable Safely Click [Close] to close the dialogue. • You can disconnect the USB cable safely. ≥ Depending on the OS (Windows 98SE or Me, etc.), the icon for safe removal may not be displayed in the task tray. (There will be no display depending on the setting on the OS.) Make sure that the Card Access Lamp of this unit is turned off and then remove the USB cable.
  • Page 76: Folder Structure Of The Card Used For This Unit

    Connecting to PC Folder Structure of the Card Used for This Unit SD Memory Card ≥ Files recorded with this unit are saved in the following folders. Picture MPEG4 Voice Audio ≥ Do not delete the folders in the card on the PC. You may not be able to read the card with this unit.
  • Page 77: Using Files In A Card On A Pc ([Picture] • [Mpeg4])

    Using Files in a Card on a PC ([Picture] • [MPEG4]) Connect this unit to the PC. (P72) P1000001 P1000002 .JPG .JPG Playing Copied Files ([Picture] • [MPEG4]) P1000001 P1000002 .JPG .JPG Open [My Computer] and double-click the folder in the [Removable Disk] which includes files.
  • Page 78 Connecting to PC • You can also browse [Picture] files and [MPEG4] files with SD Viewer (supplied). File type Picture MPEG4 ≥ When you use Windows PC to play [MPEG4] files (ASF format) recorded with the [Quality] set to [XF] on a PC, you need to install [MPEG4 Decoder Plug-in] from the Setup menu.
  • Page 79: Using Sd Viewer

    ∫ Capturing files with SD Viewer in PC > Select [Start] > [All Programs] > [Panasonic] [SD Viewer for D-snap] [SD Viewer for D-snap]. Connect this unit to the PC (P72) and then click [Acquire]. Check the target and then click [OK].
  • Page 80 Connecting to PC ∫ Reading the operating instructions of SD Viewer ∫ Closing SD Viewer ≥ Using SD Viewer • You can capture [Picture] files and [MPEG4] files in the card into the • You can classify pictures by recording date or keywords. •...
  • Page 81: Using Sd-Jukebox

    SD-Jukebox (PDF file). ∫ Reading the operating instructions of SD-Jukebox > Select [Start] > [All Programs] > [Panasonic] > [SD-JukeboxV4] [SD-JukeboxV4]. Click [?] on the upper right corner of the screen of SD-Jukebox.
  • Page 82: Reading Operating Instructions Of The Software

    Connecting to PC ∫ Closing SD-Jukebox ≥ Using SD-Jukebox • You can save your favourite titles on the PC from a music CD or create a playlist of audio files. • You can save audio files or playlists saved on the PC to the card. •...
  • Page 83: Uninstalling The Software

    Uninstalling the Software If you do not need the software installed any more, uninstall (delete) it from the PC. ≥ Depending on the OS, the uninstallation procedure may vary. For details, refer to operating instructions of the OS used. Select [Start]>[Control Panel] and then click [Add or Remove Programs].
  • Page 84: Cautions For Use

    Cautions for Use This Unit Keep this unit away from magnetised 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 85: The Ac Adaptor

    When carrying this unit, take care not to drop or hit it. Do not carry this unit in a pocket. ≥ The SD Multi Camera body may be destroyed by a strong shock, and it may cause a malfunction of this unit. Store this unit in the carrying case (supplied).
  • Page 86: The Battery

    Cautions for Use The Battery Lithium ion battery is compact and high-capacity battery. However, when the battery is cooled under low temperature (10xC or less) such as outside in winter, the available time of the battery becomes shorter and this unit may not work. In this case, warm the battery and insert it into this unit just before you use this unit.
  • Page 87: Charging Error

    Cautions to store the battery ≥ Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommendable temperature: 15oC–25oC Recommendable humidity: 40%–60%) ≥ Extremely high or low temperature will shorten the life of the battery. ≥ If the battery is kept in hot, humid, smoky or dusty places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
  • Page 88: Condensation

    Cautions for Use When the charge lamp blinks approx. every 0.5 second (lighting approx. 0.25 second, turning off approx. 0.25 second): ≥ The room or the battery temperature is extremely high or low. Wait until the room or the battery temperature becomes adequate and then recharge the battery.
  • Page 89: Lcd Monitor

    When condensation has taken place ≥ Turn this unit off and leave this unit in this condition for about 1 hour. When this unit becomes close to the ambient temperature, the condensation disappears naturally. ≥ When you move this unit from a cold place to a hot place, put the camera into plastic bag and then take it out after the temperature of this unit becomes close to the ambient temperature to avoid condensation.
  • Page 90: Card

    Cautions for Use Card When the Card Access Lamp is blinking (or when the message [ACCESSING CARD] appears), do not open the Card/Battery Door to remove the card, turn this unit off, or subject it to vibration or impact. Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated.
  • Page 91: Format

    Format ≥ Format a card on this unit. If you format the card using a PC, use SD-Jukebox. Particularly for the card containing audio files, check in the card using SD-Jukebox with which the audio files were recorded, then format it. (For details, read the operating instructions of SD-Jukebox.) ≥...
  • Page 92 Others Screen Display ∫ Screen Display in Recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. 0 2. 0 10 11 13 14 ∫ Screen Display on the Thumbnail Screen PICTURE 100-0011 2 3 4 5 VQT0Q47 1 Recording mode (P26) 2 Flash mode (P34) 3 Night mode (P38) 4 White balance (P37)
  • Page 93 ∫ Screen Display in Playback 4 5 6 2016 0h10m10s 0h10m10s 100-0125 100-0125 21/12/2004 21/12/2004 12:00 12:00 11 12 13 ∫ Screen Display in Playing Music S-XBS1 -XBS1 05m05s 05m05s HOLD HOLD MODE OUT!/JoJo OUT!/JoJo 1 Playback mode (P41) 2 Counter display 3 Repeat playback (P45) 4 Picture quality (P31) 5 Picture size (P31)
  • Page 94 Others (continued) Messages The confirmation/error message will be displayed on the LCD Monitor. Messages EMPTY BATTERY INSERT BATTERY NO CARD CHECK CARD CARD FULL CARD LOCKED ACCESSING CARD NO PICTURE FILE NO MPEG4 FILE NO VOICE FILE NO TRACK UNPLAYABLE FILE FILE LOCKED TARGET FILE DOES NOT EXIST...
  • Page 95 Messages CANNOT SET FILE Select the still picture recorded by this unit. Switch the Record/Playback Mode Switch to the SET TO PLAY MODE playback mode [ PC or printer. (P53, 72) USE BOTH Connect the AC adaptor when connecting this unit AC ADAPTOR AND to PC or printer.
  • Page 96 Others (continued) Q (Question) The colour or the brightness of the LCD Monitor changes. The LCD Monitor is too bright or dark. Cannot record. It takes time to record onto a card. Recording stops halfway. Recorded pictures appear in mosaic- like pattern.
  • Page 97 Q (Question) The flash cannot be Is the flash set to [Flash off]? Check the flash mode. activated. (P34) The pictures Is the flash covered with your finger? Is this unit too recorded with a far away from the subject? flash are dark.
  • Page 98 Others (continued) Q (Question) When connecting to a PC, images cannot be transferred. The pictures cannot be printed with printers supporting PictBridge. Black belts appear on the top and bottom of the printed pictures. Playing or recording do not function and the screen has frozen.
  • Page 99 Q (Question) If you do not use this unit for a long period of time, the clock may be reset. When the screen of clock The clock is not set setting appears, set the clock again. correctly. If you record pictures without the clock setting, the date is recorded as [1/1/2000 0:00].
  • Page 100 Specifications ∫ SD Multi Camera Power source Power consumption Image sensor 1/3.2q CCD Interline type RGB primary colour filter Number of effective pixels Approx. 3,100,000 pixels Scanning Interlace scanning Standard illumination 3000 lx Minimum required illumination 80 lx Focal length 4.5 mm 35 mm equivalent 34.8 mm...
  • Page 101: Battery Pack

    Audio input Monaural microphone (built-in) Audio output Earphone output: 3.5 mWi3.5 mW Load impedance 16 h Dimensions Approx. 52.5 mm (W)k88.7 mm (H)k21.2 mm (D) (Thinnest part 18.9 mm) ∫ AC adaptor Input Output ∫ Battery pack Maximum voltage Nominal voltage Rated capacitance Body weight Approx.
  • Page 102 MEMO VQT0Q47...
  • Page 103: 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 104 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ VQT0Q47 2500 A ) F1204Re0 (...

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