Panasonic D-Snap SV-AS3 User manual

Before use, please read these instructions
completely.
Operating Instructions
SD Multi Camera
Model No. SV-AS3
VQT0Q47
GC GCS GN
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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 ..................... 18
Setup Menu .................................... 20
Setting the Clock............................. 22
Shortcut Menu ................................ 24
Recording
Before Recording............................ 25
Recording ....................................... 26
Approximate Number of
Recordable Pictures and Time
...... 29
Changing the Picture Size
and Quality.................................. 31
Enlarging Pictures (Digital Zoom) ...... 33
Setting the Flash............................. 34
Recording with the Self-timer.......... 36
Adjusting the Colour to
Natural Tone (White Balance)..... 37
Recording in Dark Places
(Night Mode) ............................... 38
Compensating the Exposure .......... 39
Setting the ISO Sensitivity .............. 40
Playback
Playback ......................................... 41
Adjusting Volume ............................ 44
6 Pictures Multi Playback
(Thumbnail Display) .................... 44
Playing Motion Images Repeatedly
(Repeat Playback)....................... 45
Deleting Files .................................. 45
Preventing Accidental Erasure
of Files (Lock Setting).................. 47
Enlarging Pictures (Target Zoom) ..... 48
Registering Still Pictures
as “Favourite” .............................. 49
Creating a Slide Show with Audio ..... 50
Playing Still Pictures
on the Slide Show ....................... 52
Printing Pictures Directly Connecting
to a Printer (PictBridge) ............... 53
Setting Still Pictures to be Printed
and the Number of Prints
(DPOF Print)................................ 56
Playing Music
Playing Music.................................. 59
Selecting Playlists ........................... 63
Playing Repeatedly
(Repeat Playback)....................... 64
Contents
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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
..... 74
Disconnecting the USB Cable
Safely........................................... 75
Folder Structure of the Card Used
for This Unit ................................. 76
Using Files in a Card on a PC
([Picture] • [MPEG4]) ................... 77
Playing Copied Files
([Picture] • [MPEG4]) ................... 77
Using SD Viewer ............................. 79
Using SD-Jukebox .......................... 81
Reading Operating Instructions
of the Software ............................ 82
Uninstalling the Software ................ 83
Cautions for Use
This Unit .......................................... 84
The AC Adaptor .............................. 85
The Battery...................................... 86
Charging Error................................. 87
Condensation .................................. 88
LCD Monitor .................................... 89
Card ................................................ 90
Recorded Files ................................ 90
Format............................................. 91
Demonstration Mode....................... 91
Others
Screen Display ................................ 92
Messages ........................................ 94
Trouble Shooting (Q&A) .................. 95
Specifications................ 100
End User License
Agreement ................. 103
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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. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Preparation
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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.
≥If the SD Multi Camera is used continuously for a long time or used
at a high ambient temperature, red, blue, green or white dots may
appear on the screen and be recorded on a still picture. This is due
to the rise of the temperature inside the body. This is not a
malfunction. Under this condition, turn the SD Multi Camera off and
leave it for a while.
≥The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings
due to malfunction or defect of this SD Multi Camera, its accessories
or Memory Card.
≥Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items,
etc. of your SD Multi Camera may look somewhat different from
those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
≥In this Operating Instructions, “Memory Card” and “Card” mean
“SD Memory Card”.
≥Note that the SD Multi Camera may not play the data recorded or
created on another product and another product may not play the
data recorded on the SD Multi Camera.
≥The nameplate of the SD Multi Camera is fixed on the bottom of the
battery compartment.
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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.
≥This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 patent portfolio license
for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)
encode video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Video Standard
(“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decode MPEG-4 Video that was
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial
activity and/or was obtained from a licensed video provider. No
license is granted or implied for any other use. Additional information
may be obtained from MPEG LA. See http://www.mpegla.com.
≥Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
≥Adobe, Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
≥WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It
achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is
smaller than that of MP3.
≥This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that
contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates).
Introduction
Preparation (continued)
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≥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 C2000–
2003 Gracenote. Gracenote CDDB® Client Software, copyright
2000–2003 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or
more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,523, #6,061,680,
#6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459,
#6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending.
≥Gracenote®and CDDB®are registered trademarks of Gracenote.
The Gracenote logo and logotype, the Gracenote CDDB logo and
logotype and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of
Gracenote.
≥Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are
provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.
≥Other names of systems and products mentioned in these Operating
Instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of
the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.
≥The ™and ®marks are not used to identify registered trademarks
and trademarks in these instructions.
≥The contents or complete reproduction or copy of these Operating
Instructions could be changed without notice.
≥Licensed AAC Patents (U.S. patent numbers);
08/937,950
5848391
5,291,557
5,451,954
5 400 433
5,222,189
5,357,594
5,752,225
5,394,473
5,583,962
5,274,740
5,633,981
5 297 236
4,914,701
5,235,671
07/640,550
5,579,430
08/678,666
98/03037
97/02875
97/02874
98/03036
5,227,788
5,285,498
5,481,614
5,592,584
5,781,888
08/039,478
08/211,547
5,703,999
08/557,046
08/894,844
5,299,238
5,299,239
5,299,240
5,197,087
5,490,170
5,264,846
5,268,685
5,375,189
5,581,654
05-183,988
5,548,574
08/506,729
08/576,495
5,717,821
08/392,756
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Accessories
Check the accessories before using this unit.
SD Memory Card is not included.
Battery Pack Stereo earphones
L0BAB0000180
AC adaptor
VSK0670 (GC)
VSK0670A (GCS)
VSK0669 (GN)
Hand strap
VFC4012
AC mains lead
A
K2CR2DA00004
(GC/GCS)
B K2CJ2DA00011
(GN)
Carrying case
VFC4081
USB cable
K2KZ4CB00008
Cleaning Cloth
VFC1792
CD-ROM Remote controller
N2QCBD000045
A
B
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∫Optional Accessory
≥Battery Pack (CGA-S302E/1B)
≥The card suitable for this unit is SD Memory Card. (MultiMediaCard
is not suitable.)
≥We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card.
∫About SD Memory Card (optional)
≥The SD Memory Card is a small, lightweight and
removable external card. The SD Memory Card is
equipped with a write-protect switch 1that can
inhibit writing and formatting. (When the switch is
moved towards the LOCK side, it is not possible to
write or delete data on the card and format it. When
the switch is unlocked, these functions become available.)
≥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.)
≥Motion images (MPEG4 format) recorded with DVD Video Recorder
can be played on this unit.
• [MPEG4] files (ASF format) recorded by this unit may not be played
on Panasonic MPEG4 motion image player. In this case, the files
may be played by installing SD Viewer 3.2E for D-snap in the
CD-ROM (supplied) and converting the files using [MPEG4
Converter].
• The available recording methods (file formats) vary depending on the
model. For details on the available models, recording methods, etc.,
carefully check the catalogue, the website or the operating
instructions of the equipment.
Suitable Card
1
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∫Body
1Lens
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.
• It blinks (lights) in red (Recording Mode)
or green (Playback Mode) when you
switch the mode, operate the menu or
turn this unit on.
8 Shutter Button [¥] (P27)
9 Volume Button [s/r] (P44)
10 Power/Charge/Card Access Lamp
(P16)
11 MODE Button [MODE] (P18)
• It is also used to prevent operation
mistake during playback in [Voice] or
[Audio] mode. (P62)
12 MENU Button [MENU] (P18)
• It is also used to display the shortcut
Menu. (P24)
13 Buzzer
• The operational sounds emerge from the
speaker.
14 DC Input Terminal [DC IN 4.8V] (P14)
15 Power Switch (P16)
16 Record/Playback Mode Switch
[ / ] (P17, 26, 41)
17 Terminal (remote controller) [ ]
18 USB Terminal [USB] (P53, 72)
Controls Layout
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
14
15
16
5
10
11
12
17
18
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Preparation (continued)
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