l=~=m~=`

About the supplied software. 58 USB Driver.. 59 MediaStage for AV100. 60 Installing MediaStage & USB Driver.. 61 Installing USB Driver.. 62 Connecting with the PC. 63 Starting the Software. 64 Disconnecting the USB Cable safely.. 64 If you no longer need software (Uninstall).. 64 Constructing a Folder when the Memory Card is used with a PC. 65

AV100PP.book 4

Charge the built-in battery for maintaining the date information.66 Using the Optional Earphones.66 Using Accessories.67 After Use..69 Indications (Recording Mode).70 Indications (Playback Mode)..72 Notes & Precautions..75 Notes and Hints..78 Before Requesting Service.86 Specifications..89 Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. Only)..91 Customer Services Directory (For U.S.A. Only)..93 Index..94
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic SD Video Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference.

f~==v= p~

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 NOT USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

p~=n=r=dL d~=~~=~~===

Alimentacin elctrica..95 Cmo encajar la cmara en el soporte..96 Insercin de la Tarjeta de memoria..97 Encendido/Seleccin de los modos de funcionamiento.98 Grabacin de imgenes dinmicas/imgenes estticas.99 Reproduccin de imgenes dinmicas/imgenes estticas.99
Notice: This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.> 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.

AV100PP.book 5

Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. After long operation, this device can get warm. This is not a malfunction. The cautions label is stuck on the surface of the SD Video Camera. The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this SD Video Camera, its accessories or Memory Card.

Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible party: Support Contact:
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

SV-AV100

AV100PP.book 7
This SD Video Camera can record MPEG2/ MPEG4 motion images and still pictures. Additionally, using the viewer software, MediaStage for AV100 (supplied accessory), the MPEG2/MPEG4 motion images data can be edited on the personal computer.
About Using an SD Memory Card
This product is capable of recording in the MPEG2 format, producing video quality that is comparable to digital camcorders. To achieve this level of performance, large amounts of data must be written to the SD card in real time. The read and write speed of the SD card may differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. In MPEG2 motion image recording, SD card with the high-speed transmission rate of 10 MB/s is needed. The use of SD cards other than the above may result in the following error message: [This card cannot record in the MPEG2 mode.] For additional information on other brand cards that are known to be compatible, please visit this web site: For USA <http://www.panasonic.com/d-snap> For Canada <http://www.panasonic.ca/english/ accessories/storagemedia/>

Charging the Battery

Be sure to charge the supplied battery before use. Refer to Page 12 for the procedures to attach and charge the battery.

Clock setting

Prior to use the clock in this SD Video Camera needs to be set. Please turn to page 22 for additional information.

AV100PP.book 8

1 AC Adaptor (VSK0617) (l 12) Supplies power to the SD Video Camera.
6 AV Cable (K2KC4CB00009) (l 54, 55)
7 Hand Strap (VFC4012) (l 68)
8 AV Cradle (VSK0653) (l 13)
2 Battery Pack (CGA-S302A) (l 12) Supplies power to the SD Video Camera.
9 Lens Cap (VGQ7448) and Lens Cap Cord (VFC4035) (l 68)
3 AC Cord (K2CA2EA00002) (l 12)
4 USB Cable (K2KZ4CB00002) (l 63)
5 Remote Controller (N2QACC000005) and Button-Type-Battery (CR2025) (l 68)

AV100PP.book 9

10 CD-ROM (l 58) MediaStage for AV100, USB Driver, DirectX, Adobe Acrobat Reader
For using the MediaStage, refer to the PDF manual. This manual describes installation only. 11 Card Case/Movie Stand (VFC4032) (l 69) and SD Memory Card (512 MB) (RP-SDH512VE0) (l 14)

AV100PP.book 18

r==j=p
Allows the functions usable in the selected mode to be set from the menu.
Select a desired mode. (l 17) Press the [MENU] Button.
The Main Menu in the selected mode is displayed.
Press the ;/ side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired Main Menu and press the [1 SET] Button.
The Sub-Menu in the selected mode is displayed.
Press the ;/ side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired Sub-Menu and then press the [1 SET] Button. Press the ;/ side of the Multi-function Button to select a desired item and then press the [1 SET] Button. Press the [MENU] Button.
Menu screen disappears, and the selected item is now being set.
Return to the menu one before Press the 6 side of the Multi-function Button. Press the [MENU] Button when playing back the motion image or still picture to edit the file being played back. When you do not perform operation the menu screen automatically disappears if you leave it for more than approx. 1 minutes. For other notes, see page 79.

g g g g

AV100PP.book 19
The menu images used differ slightly from the actual menus. These are offered for simplified illustration purposes.

Recording Mode

Camera Functions Setup 1 Auto Exposure Mode [Program AE] (l 38) 2 Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 39) 3 Digital Zoom [Dig. Zoom] (l 35) 4 Wind Noise Reduction [Wind Cut] (l 39) This function appears [MPEG2] mode and [MPEG4] mode. Record Functions Setup 5 Picture Quality [Quality] (l 27, 28, 32) 6 Input Source [Input Source] (l 55) Date Setup 7 Date and Time Indication Mode [Date Mode] (l 23) 8 Date and Time Indication [Indication] (l 23) 9 Date and Time Setting [Date Set] (l 22) Display Setup 10 OSD Indication [OSD Output] (l 25) 11 LCD Brightness Adjustment [LCD Bright] (l 24) 12 LCD Color Adjustment [LCD Color] (l 24) Initial Setup 13 Beep Sound [Beep] This SD Video Camera will emit sound when the power switch is changed over, the REC Button is pressed, or other operations are engaged. If you do not need operating sound, you can switch it off. 14 Recording LED [Record LED] The Recording Lamp which is on the front of the SD Video Camera lights while recording, and also flashes during remote control receiving. When [Record LED] set to [Off], the Recording Lamp will not light.

AV100PP.book 20

Playback Mode

[MPEG2/MPEG4] mode

Scene 1 Deleting a Scene [Delete] (l 40) 2 Setting the Lock [File Lock] (l 41) 3 Scene Detail [Detail] (l 41) PlayList* 4 Selecting and switching a Play List [Switch] (l 43) 5 Playing back the Play List [Play] (l 44) 6 Creating the Play List [Create] (l 43) 7 Editing the Play List [Edit] (l 44) 8 Edit a title of the Play List [Title] (l 46) 9 Deleting a Play List [Delete] (l 47) Program* 10 Switching a Program [Switch] (l 48) 11 Playing back the Program [Play] (l 48) 12 Edit a title of the Program [Title] (l 49) Go To 13 Go to Top of List [Top] (l 50) 14 Go to End of List [End] (l 50) *[MPEG2] mode only.

Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Recording Mode. Press the [MENU] Button. Select [Display Setup] and press the [1 SET] Button. Select [LCD Bright] or [LCD Color] and press the [1 SET] Button. Press the 6/5 side of the Multi-function Button for adjustment.
If [LCD Bright] 1 is selected. [BRIGHT ] indication appears, the brightness can be increased by moving the [?] A to the right. If [LCD Color] 2 is selected. [COLOR ] indication appears, the color can become darker by moving the [?] B to the right.
Press the [1 SET] Button. Press the [MENU] Button.
These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.

AV100PP.book 25

Do not cover the sensor with your hand when using the Remote Control and recording pictures. 1Remote Control Sensor 2White Balance Sensor

MPEG2/MPEG4 Motion Image

MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group. It is the name of the standard for the compression and extension of a digital motion image and sound enacted by ITU-TS (International Telecommunications UnionTelecommunication Standardization Sector) and ISO (International Standardization Organization). The picture data is transferred at a rate of about 30 frames per 1 second under MPEG2 format. Therefore, you can enjoy a beautiful and smooth motion image. The picture data of MPEG4 is inferior to those of MPEG 2 in smoothness because the number of the frames transferred in MPEG4 is less than that in MPEG2. However, it is suitable for use in PC because the transfer rate is higher.
OSD Indication on LCD Monitor
This SD Video Camera can appear or disappear indications on the LCD Monitor. (l 70)
Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Recording Mode and set the operation mode. Press the [MENU] Button and select [OSD Output] on [Display Setup] to [On] and press the [1 SET] Button.
OSD Indications appears on LCD Monitor.
If you select [Off] the OSD Indication which is limited appears on LCD Monitor.

AV100PP.book 26

`~=r=c
Generally, if you repeatedly write data on a Memory Card, the data writing speed is decreased by the characteristic of the Memory Card. To recover the data writing speed on available SD Memory Card, [Clean Up] function is installed in this unit. When repeating write data on an SD Memory Card, it may be suddenly stopped while recording MPEG2 motion images. In this case, an error message [Record Stopped. Clean up in no data area?] appears. Be sure to use the function. (l 73) [Clean Up] is a function to recover the writing speed on the free space of the SD Memory Card. It may take time to finish its process. Be sure to clean up the SD Memory Card before use.
Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Playback Mode and set the operation mode. Press the [MENU] Button and select [Clean Up] on [Card] and press the [1 SET] Button. The confirmation screen appears and then select [YES] and press the [1 SET] Button.

Records still pictures.
Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Recording Mode and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. Press the [MENU] Button and set [Quality] on [Record Functions Setup] to desired picture quality and then press the [1 SET] Button.
Select one of [FINE] or [NORM]. Press the [MENU] Button after completing the setting.
The still image is recorded on the Memory Card.
The sound cannot be recorded. For other notes, see page 81.

AV100PP.book 33

m~=~=p=m
Plays back still pictures recorded on the Memory Card.
Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Playback Mode and set the operation mode to [PICTURE].
Still picture files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in the index picture screen.
A still picture file is played back.
[]: Stop (Reverts to the index picture screen.) [6]: Displays the previous screen. [5]/[1 SET]: Displays the next screen. Only JPEG images that were created by this product will be displayed correctly. Files that are copied to the SD card may not be displayed properly, or not at all. For other notes, see page 81.

AV100PP.book 34

m~=_~=^===p= m=l==l= Ep pF
Plays back all of still pictures one by one recorded on the Memory Card.
Press the [REC/PLAY] Button to select Playback Mode and set the operation mode to [PICTURE]. Press the [MENU] Button and set [Slide Show] on [Others] to desired mode.
Select [All] or [DPOF]. [All]: Playing back all still pictures [DPOF]: Playing back all the DPOF set pictures (l 42)
The [ ] indication 1 appears. Images are displayed one by one for approx. 5 seconds each. Press [] to stop. Press [;] to pause.
Only JPEG images that were created by this product will be displayed correctly. Files that are copied to the SD card may not be displayed properly, or not at all. For other notes, see page 81.

AV100PP.book 35

w=fLl=c
Allows the user to vary the field of view that will be photographed. Set the Recording Mode
For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [T/W] Lever towards [T]. For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [T/W] Lever towards [W]
Zoom indication 1 is displayed for a few seconds.
For other notes, see page 82.

Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1 time to 10 times magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 25a or even to 100a. Set [Dig. Zoom] on [Camera Functions Setup] to desired mode. 25a: Digital Zoom Functions to 25 times 100a: Digital Zoom Functions to 100 times When magnification ratio exceeds 10 times, it changes to digital zoom. As the magnification of Digital Zoom increases, the quality of image may deteriorate.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computers CD-ROM drive.
The launcher for the installation is activated automatically.
Click [MediaStage & USB Driver].
When [MediaStage & USB Driver] screen appears, click [Next].
Read License Agreement carefully, and click [Yes], if you accept the terms of the agreement. Complete the installation according to the message.
The USB Driver is installed automatically. If you use other than Windows XP, when the DirectX 8.1 setup screen appears, install it according to the message. (Failure to install DirectX 8.1 disables you from using MediaStage for AV100.) After rebooting the computer, the MediaStage for AV100 is enabled.

AV100PP.book 62

f~=rp_=a
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. When [MediaStage & USB Driver] is already installed, you do not need to install [USB Driver].
The launcher for installation is activated automatically.
Click [USB Driver]. Click [Next]. Click [Finish].

AV100PP.book 63

`===m`
Connect the USB cable after the USB driver is installed. Use both the AC adaptor and the battery. Either one alone does not allow the SD Video Camera to be used with a personal computer.
Open the AV Input/Output and USB Terminal Cover and DC Input Socket Cover.
Connect with AC Adaptor 1. (l 12) Connect the [USB] Terminal 2 of the SD Video Camera to the USB Terminal of the personal computer 3 using supplied USB Cable 4.
The SD Video Camera works as a personal computer peripheral. (Operation of the SD Video Camera is disabled.) The [Removable disk] icon appears in [My Computer]. Do not use any other USB Cables except the supplied one. For other notes, see page 84. When the SD Video Camera is connected for the first time. [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen appears. For Windows Me/98SE Users: 1Click [Next]. 2Click [Finish]. For Windows XP Users: 1Click [Next]. When the supplied CD-ROM is inserted, click [Next] again. 2Click [Continue Anyway]. 3Click [Finish]. Since [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen appears again after this, repeat steps. For Windows 2000 Users: 1Click [Yes].

Windows XP

Windows 2000

AV100PP.book 64

p~==p~
Starting the MediaStage for AV100
Select [Start]>> [All programs (programs)]>> [Panasonic]>> [MediaStage]>> [MediaStage for AV100].
For other notes, see page 85.

a==rp_=`~= ~

If you use Windows XP/2000, remove the USB Cable using the following method. If you use Windows Me/98SE, check that the Card Access Lamp is out, then remove the USB Cable. (Keep the SD Video Camera turned on.)

Double click the

in task tray.
Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
Select [Panasonic SD-Video CAMERA USB Interface] and click [Stop]. Click [OK].
Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the cable.

f===== ~=Er~F 3

Select [Start] (>>[Settings]) >>[Control Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. Select the software to be uninstalled and click [Change/Remove].
Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.

AV100PP.book 65

`=~=c== =j=`~=== =~=m`
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. Use the MediaStage for AV100 for operating files in the Memory Card. (l 85)

[DCIM]:

[MISC]:

[SD_VIDEO]:

The images (IMGA0001.JPG etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. ([100-0001] or similar indication is displayed on the SD Video Camera.) Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder. Slide show data created by MediaStage for AV100 are in this folder. (AUTPLAY0.MRK etc.) MPEG2 motion images (MOV001.MOD etc.) and MPEG4 motion image is recorded in ASF format (MOL001.ASF etc.).
For other notes, see page 86.

AV100PP.book 66

`~==J=~= =~~==~= ~
This built-in battery is used for the memory of date and time. If [0] indicator is displayed when the power is on, the built-in battery may be exhausted. Charge using the following procedure:
Take the battery out and plug in the AC adaptor. (l 12) Turn the power off and leave the SD Video Camera as it is for approx. 12 hours.
The built-in battery can be used for about 6 months by 1 charge. (It changes with operating.) After recharging the built-in battery, adjust the date and time. (l 22)

r==l~= b~

While recording or playing back on an SD Video Camera, the sound can be heard using optional earphones.
Plug the Earphone terminal in to the [ Terminal.
If the volume while playing back is loud or soft, you can adjust the volume by using the Volume Adjustment Lever on the SD Video Camera, or the Volume Adjustment Button on the Remote Controller. (Adjustment of volume cannot be performed while recording.) (l 31) If you use earphones be sure they have a length of cord less than 3 meters.

AV100PP.book 76

After use, be sure to take the Memory Card out and detach the Battery from the SD Video Camera or pull out the AC Cord from AC Main socket. If the Battery is used in an extremely cold environment, the Battery may only operate for approx. 5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protective function may operate, and the Battery may become unusable for a while.
The temperature of the SD Video Camera and the battery may rise while charging the battery. Such rise of temperature does not indicate a fault. Do not install, remove, plug or unplug the battery or power cord while the power is on.

About the LCD Monitor

About the Lens
Do not touch the lens. Wipe the SD Video Camera with a soft dry cloth when the lens becomes unclean. When condensation has taken place, set the power switch to [OFF] and leave the SD Video Camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the camera becomes close to ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally. Be careful not to touch the lens when picking up the SD Video Camera from the supplied Wearable Carry Case.
In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. If your SD Video Camera is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
Optimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics A lithium ion battery is a small-sized battery with large capacity. However, when it is cooled down due to the low temperature (10 oC or less), the operating time becomes short by its characteristics and it may not operate properly. In this case, warm the battery moderately (e.g. in a pocket) and then insert it just before you use the Camera. (When using a body warmer, be careful not to directly make the battery touched to it.) Battery may be warm The Battery may be warm after charge or use. This is not a malfunction.

About the AC Adaptor

If the Battery is warm, charging takes longer than usual. If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 meter or more away from a radio. After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cord from the AC Main socket. Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery clean at all times. Remove the battery if the device is left unused for a long time. TS

AV100PP.book 80

Recording Motion Images (MPEG2) (l 27)
If you disconnect the battery or the AC adaptor while recording MPEG2 motion images, or if you pull out a card while the Card Access lamp [ACCESS] is lit, a message for recovery appears when you turn the unit on or insert a card again. When you recover files, you can record or play MPEG2 motion images again. Therefore, be sure to follow the instruction. However, when the recording time is less than 1 second in Fine or 1.5 second in Normal, the movie files cannot be recovered. If the motion image is recorded again after stopping recording, it will be saved as another file. The sounds recorded will be in stereo. The capacities of the recording time for MPEG2 files are as follows:
FINE 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 5 min. 10 min. NORM 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. 20 min.
The MPEG4 motion images can be recorded in any mode, but motion images recorded in the [S-FINE], [FINE] or [NORM] mode may not be played on other Panasonic digital video cameras. The message [PUSH THE RESET SWITCH] may be displayed on some Panasonic digital video cameras in such a case. This is not a fault of the SD Video Camera. The sounds recorded will be in monaural. Playing back MPEG4 motion images recorded in the [S-FINE] mode is not guaranteed for digital devices other than this SD Video Camera. MPEG4 motion images of the [S-FINE] mode cannot be recorded in the MultiMediaCard. The capacities of the recording time for MPEG4 files are as follows:
S-FINE FINE 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB NORM ECO 7 min. 15 min. 35 min. 1 h 10 min. 2 h 30 min. 5 h 00 min. 10 h 10 min.
1 min 40 sec. 2 min. 30 sec. 1 min 4 min. 30 sec. 3 min. 7 min. 8 min. 5 min. 10 min.

17 min. 25 min.

128 MB 15 min. 35 min. 50 min. 1 h MB 30 min. min. 512 MB 1 h 00 min. 2 h 20 min. 1 h 40 min. 3 h 30 min.
The times listed in the above table are approximate.
Recording Motion Images (MPEG4) (l 28)
If the motion image is recorded again after stopping recording, it will be saved as another file.
Playing Back Motion Images (MPEG2) (l 29)
If you select [NORM] on [Quality], the quality of image will deteriorate. Files are numbered hexadecimally. When a motion image is played back, a mosaic may appear or some frames may be missing; but this is normal. If there are 12 files or more on the index picture screen, each press of the left (or right) of the multi-function button makes the previous (or next) page appear.

AV100PP.book 81

Fast forward or fast backward will be reset to normal playback on the next file. In the index picture screen, the first frame for the pictures is displayed. (For example, if the first frame is painted in black as a whole, a black screen will be displayed.) Files recorded by another device or another application may not be played back. Files recorded on the SD Video Camera may not be played back on another movie camera or the file size may not be displayed correctly. When playing back a picture recorded by other equipment, picture size may differ.

If [NORM] is selected for recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the image content. If there are 12 files or more to be displayed in the index picture screen, each press of the left (or right) multi-function button makes the previous (or next) page appear. The following table shows still image storage capacity for each image quality settings:
FINE 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 3520 NORM 7040
Playing Back Motion Images (MPEG4) (l 30)
If you select [NORM] or [ECO] on [Quality], the quality of image will deteriorate. Files are numbered hexadecimally. The file format supported by this SD Video Camera is ASF. (Some ASF formatted files may not be played back.) When a motion image is played back, a mosaic may appear or some frames may be missing; but this is normal. If there are 12 files or more on the index picture screen, each press of the left (or right) of the multi-function button makes the previous (or next) page appear. Fast forward or fast backward will be reset to normal playback on the next file. In the index picture screen, the first frame for the pictures is displayed. (For example, if the first frame is painted in black as a whole, a black screen will be displayed.) Files recorded by another device or another application may not be played back. Files recorded on the SD Video Camera may not be played back on another movie camera or the file size may not be displayed correctly. When playing back a picture recorded by other equipment, picture size may differ.
The numbers shown in the above table are approximate and may vary depending on picture content.
Playing back Still Pictures (l 33)
The image data files recorded on the Memory Card with the SD Video Camera conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard stipulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology industries Association). The file format supported by this SD Video Camera is JPEG. (Some JPEG formatted files may not be played back.)
Play Back All of the Still Pictures One by One (Slide Show) (l 34)
The playback time of the Slide Show may become longer than usual depending on the file, such as still pictures recorded by other equipment.
Recording Still Pictures (l 32)
The image size is 640 k 480 (VGA). UN

AV100PP.book 82

Zoom In/Out Functions (l 35)
When recording pictures using the Zoom In function, we recommend using the Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS) Function. (l 39) During considerably fast zooming, the image may become out of focus temporarily. When the zoom magnification is 1a, the SD Video Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 1.6 inches (4 cm) from the Lens. When pushing the Zoom Lever, the zoom speed will be changed depending on the pressure applied. When using the Remote Controller, zoom speed is not changed.

Manual Exposure Adjustment (l 37)
The brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from that of the actual recorded pictures.
Manual Focus Adjustment (l 37)
Backlight Compensation Function (l 35)
When the Backlight Compensation Function is activated, the entire screen becomes brighter. Turning the power off will release this function. The backlight may not be sufficiently compensated for in dark places.
If you focus on the subject by pushing the zoom lever to W, the focus may be faulty when you push the zoom lever to T. To focus on the subject sharply, push the zoom lever to T first and then adjust the focus. Manually focus the following objects, which may not be automatically focused. -Objects that are far and near at the same time. -Glares objects. -Objects behind glass with dirt on it. -Objects moving rapidly. -Objects with little variation in brightness, such as white wall. -Dark objects.
Recording in Special Situations (Program AE) (l 38)
Sports Mode During pause or slow playback, the image movement may appear smooth. During normal playback, the image movement may not appear smooth. Because the color and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light. If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines or light may appear. If the light is insufficient, the [5] indication flashes. If these modes are used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker. Portrait Mode If these modes are used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker. Low Light Mode Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Adjusting White Balance (l 36)
You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance adjustment manually under weak illumination. (In this case, the [1] Indication flashes.) This mode cannot be set or released while recording. The White Balance may not be adjusted in dark places. Adjustment of White Balance is effective under the following conditions. -When recording under reddish lighting (halogen light bulb, incandescent light bulb, etc.). -When recording a picture of mono-tone color. -When recording under multiple light sources. White Balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range. UO

AV100PP.book 83

Spotlight Mode With this Mode, recorded images may turn out to be extremely dark. If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be washed out. Surf & Snow Mode If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be washed out.

Sound is not heard while a still picture is played back. 6: Sound is not presented in the Still Picture mode (recording or playing back of still pictures). 7: No images are displayed on TV, although the SD Video Camera is connected to a TV. 7-1: Connect the SD Video Camera to the TV correctly. 7-2: Use the supplied AV cable. 7-3: When the SD Video Camera is set to Recording mode. Others 1: Something is wrong with the SD Video Cameras operation. The SD Video Camera is turned on but no functions operate. 1: Press the [RESET] Button on the SD Video Camera with a pointed object. (Camera reverts back to factory settings, but the date/time setup is retained.) If this does not solve the problem, first disconnect the power supply and wait for a minute or so, and then reconnect the power supply to turn the power back on. (If the above operation is performed when the Access Lamp of Memory Card Slot is lit, the data on the Card may be damaged.)

AV100PP.book 88

How do I send an MPEG4 motion image recorded as e-mail? Capture the motion image data recorded on the SD Video Camera onto a personal computer and attach it to an e-mail to send it. In this case, it is recommended to make a file size 1 MB or less. The recording time of 1 MB MPEG4 motion image is approx. 8 seconds (S-FINE), 15 seconds (FINE), 20 seconds (NORM) or 60 seconds (ECO). (The capacity limit of the file which is attachable to an e-mail differs depending on the environment used.) If the file is played back on the personal computer, Windows Media Player 6.4 or later is required. If the file is played back on Macintosh, use the Windows Media Player for Macintosh. (Mac OS 8.0 or later) The Windows Media Player for Macintosh can be downloaded from Microsofts Web site. Red, blue, green or white dots appear on the screen. 0.01% or less of the pixels of some LCD Monitors may remain turned on or off. When the USB cable is connected, a green [?] mark is indicated in [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Device Manager] of the Windows OS. If the USB cable is connected without installing the USB Driver (supplied), [?] will be indicated on some OSs. Remove the USB cable from the SD Video Camera and install the USB Driver according to the procedure shown on page 62, and [?] will disappear.
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. For how to disconnect the USB cable on Windows XP or Windows 2000, refer to page 64.

AV100PP.book 89

SD Video Camera (Panasonic SV-AV100) Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 4.9 V (AC Adaptor) DC 3.7 V (Battery) Recording (When recording the MPEG2 motion image with Camera Input) 3.7 W (When using the AC Adaptor) 3.5 W (When using the battery) Recording (When recording the MPEG4 motion image with Camera Input) 3.7 W (When using the AC Adaptor) 3.5 W (When using the battery) 1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor F1.82.3, Focal Length; 2.323.0 mm Shortest Image Distance; Approx. 1-3/8-inch (35 mm) from Lens 10:1 Power Zoom 2.5-inch LCD Stereo 1400 lx 12 lx SD Memory Card MPEG2 Fine: 704 k 480 pixels (6 Mbps, 30fps) Normal: 352 k 480 pixels (3 Mbps, 30fps) MPEG4 Super Fine: 320 k 240 pixels (QVGA) (1 Mbps, 15fps) Fine: 320 k 240 pixels (QVGA) (420 kbps, 12fps) Normal: 176 k 144 pixels (QCIF) (300 kbps, 12fps) Economy: 176 k 144 pixels (QCIF) (100 kbps, 6fps) JPEG (Exif2.2/DCF) MPEG2: MPEG1-Layer2 MPEG4: G.726 EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 Fields NTSC color signal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm (AV mini jack) Line: 316 mV, 10 kohm or more (AV mini jack) Mic: Stereo Microphone Line: 316 mV, 10 kohm or more (AV mini jack) Card reader/writer function, (No copyright protection support) USB 2.0 compliant (max. 12 Mbps) Approx. 1-5/16" k 3-9/16" k 2-9/16" (33.2 (W)k 89.8 (H) k 64.9 (D) mm) Approx. 5.5 oz. (156 g) (without Battery, Memory Card and Lens Cap) Approx. 6.7 oz. (190 g) (with Battery, Memory Card and Lens Cap) 32oFj104oF (0 oCj40 oC) 10%j80%

Image Sensor: Lens:

Zoom: Monitor: Microphone: Standard Illumination: Minimum Required Illumination: Recording Media: Video Compression:
Image Compression: Voice Compression: Television System: Video Input/Output Level: Audio Input Level: Audio Output Level: USB:

Dimensions: Weight:

Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity:

AV100PP.book 90

AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0617) Information for your safety Input: Output: AC 110240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.2 A DC 4.9 V, 1.4 A
Approx. 2-3/8" k 1-1/4" k 3-13/16" (59 (W)k 31 (H)k 96 (D) mm) Approx. 4.59 oz. (130 g)
Battery Pack (Panasonic CGA-S302A)Information for your safety Nominal Voltage: Nominal Capacity: 3.7 V 1050 mAh
Approx. 1-7/16" k 5/16" k 2-1/8" (36 (W) k 7 (H) k 53 (D) mm) Approx. 1 oz. (28 g)

AV100PP.book 91

i=t~~=Ec=rKpK^K=lF
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

PANASONIC SD Products

Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Media Conversions

Movie files Sound Files Video Extraction Sound Extraction Muxing Demuxing ffmpegX http://homepage.mac.com/major4/ MPEG Stream Clip http://www.squared5.com/ Quicktime http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mac.html FlipForMac http://www.flipformac.com/

Quicktime

3DMF (Mac OS 9 & Windows) 3GPP 3GPP2 AIFF AMC AMR Animated GIF AU Audio CD Data (Mac OS 9) AVI BMP CAF (Mac OS X) Cubic VR DLS DV FLC GIF GSM JPEG/JFIF Karaoke MacPaint MIDI MPEG-1 MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3) M3U (MP3 Playlist files) MPEG-2** MPEG-4 MQV M4A, M4B, M4P (iTunes 4 audio), M4V (iTunes video) PDF (Mac OS X) Photoshop*
PICS PICT PLS PNG Quartz Composer Composition (Mac OS X) QCP (Mac OS 9 & Windows) QuickTime Image File QuickTime Movie SD2 (Mac OS 9 & Windows) SDP SDV SF2 (SoundFont 2) SGI SMIL Targa Text TIFF* TIFF Fax VDU (Sony Video Disk Unit) Virtual Reality (VR) Wave

ffmpegX

As simple as 1.2.3 : Drop a file, choose a destination format, and click "Encode". Reads the following input formats: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DIVX, XviD, non-encrypted VOB and VIDEO_TS, Quicktime.MOV,.DV,.WAV, Real Audio, Real Video, H.263, MP4 H.264, PGM, YUV, PPM, AC3, PCM8/16 bits, mulaw/Alaw, WMA-1/2, SUN AU format, MP2, MP3, AAC, 3GP, FPS1, ALAC, and even more formats Converts the above formats to DivX, AVI XviD, H.264 MP4, MOV, DV, 3GP, Sony PSP, MP2, MP3, AAC, AC3, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, VCD, CVD, SVCD, KVCD, KSVCD, DVD, KDVD and MPEG-TS with complete control over encoding options. Queue encodings in the ffmpegX Progress window. Includes a full-featured universal video player (mplayer) supporting VOB and text subtitles, with choice of fonts, font sizes and international text encodings including Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Greek and more. Supports subtitles in VobSub, SubRip, MicroDVD, SubViewer, Sami, VPlayer, RT, SSA, AQTitle, JACOsub and MPsubt formats Allows creation of DVD selectable subtitles Includes a subtitle converter with OCR from VOB image format to SRT text format. Includes a bitrate calculator to control best image quality and target filesize. Includes an automatic crop tool.
Includes a series of video tools like split, join, fix, mux, demux. Compresses a non-encrypted DVD to 4GB without reencoding it. Reauthors SVCD as DVD. Creates DVD image files from VIDEO_TS folders. Converts SRT subtitles to DVD Studio Pro 1.5 format. Creates AVI or MPG files with two audio tracks. Authors as VCD or K/XVCD (.bin/.cue files for burning with Toast by dropping the.bin into VCD window). Authors as SVCD, CVD or K/XSVCD (two.img files to be burned in Toast under Multitrack XA window). Authors as DVD (/DVD/ folder for burning in Toast DVD mode, and.img file for burning in Disk Image app or Toast disk image mode).

MPEG Stream Clip

MPEG Streamclip lets you play and edit QuickTime, DV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-1; MPEG-2 or VOB files or transport streams with MPEG, PCM, or AC3 audio (MPEG-2 playback component required); DivX (with DivX 6) and WMV (with Flip4Mac WMV Player). MPEG Streamclip can export all these formats to QuickTime, DV/DV50, AVI/DivX and MPEG-4 with high quality encoding and even uncompressed or HD video. Video conversion is performed in the YUV color space; you can choose to scale video to any frame size using a professional 2D-FIR scaler (better than bicubic) but you can also leave it unscaled. Other optional video processing features include a powerful motion-adaptive deinterlacer, a field dominance converter, a chroma reinterlacer and an option to perform interlaced scaling instead of progressive scaling. Audio can be converted to uncompressed or to IMA, AAC, MP2 or AMR using the high-quality MP1/MP2/AC3/PCM built-in decoders of MPEG Streamclip; it is also kept in perfect sync with video using a timekeeping system. MPEG Streamclip can save edited movies as MOV files, and (when possible) as AVI or MP4 files. Edited MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 files are saved as MPEG or TS files. MPEG Streamclip (with or without the MPEG-2 Playback Component) can also convert MPEG-2 transport streams into muxed MPEG-2 files, for immediate burning at full quality with Toast 6 or 7 and Sizzle; it can also demux MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files and transport streams with MPEG, AC3, PCM audio to M2V and AIFF (or M1A or AC3) files, for immediate burning at full quality with DVD Studio Pro or Toast 6 and 7. A special demuxing option is available for Final Cut Pro 4/5: this application does not work well with M2V files, but MPEG Streamclip can write a special "unscaled" M2V file that preserves full video quality when imported into Final Cut Pro. MPEG Streamclip can handle files and streams larger than 4 GB, split in any number of

segments, or with multiple audio tracks, and can also optionally handle timecode breaks. It is compatible with MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video, MPEG layer 1/2 (MP1/MP2) audio, AC3/A52 audio, and PCM audio. The player included in MPEG Streamclip lets you preview the files and transport streams before doing the conversion; it also lets you visually set the In and Out points for the conversion so you can convert just the part of the file you are interested in, and also cut commercials and other unwanted parts, or edit the stream and join two streams with Cut/Copy/Paste. MPEG Streamclip supports batch processing: just drag some files in the batch list, choose a conversion and a folder, click the Go button and MPEG Streamclip will automatically convert all your files.

COMPATIBILITY

MPEG Streamclip supports the DreamBox DM7000/DM5620/DM500 and the DM7020 (www.dream-multimedia-tv.de), and the Topfield TF5000PVR/TF5000PVRt/TF5500PVR (www.topfield.co.kr), two important families of DVB set-top boxes (all digital satellite receivers, except the TF5000PVRt which is terrestrial and supports DVB-T); two powerful connection tools for these devices have been developed and included in MPEG Streamclip. You'll no longer need to use FTP, mount SMB disks, or use MacTF to download and upload files: MPEG Streamclip does this for you. For the Topfield, you can even upload TAP files (you can find TAPs here: www.topfield.cc). And for the DreamBox DM7000, there is also a multiboot tool that lets you install firmware images in an external USB stick. MPEG Streamclip is also compatible with most MPEG-2 devices that use program or transport stream files, including FireWire MPEG-2 devices like Sony IP7/MicroMV, Sony HDR-FX1 (www.sony.com) and JVC GR-HD1 camcorders; DVHS recorders; FireWire/Ethernet/USB set-top boxes or digital video recorders, like EyeTV (www.elgato.com), ReplayTV, the Samsung SIR-T16, the Humax PVR-8000, the Homecast, the Technisat S2 and the Siemens M740 AV; USB cameras like Panasonic SV-AV100, Sony T1 and JVC Everio (www.jvc.com); DVD camcorders like Panasonic VDR-M70 and Hitachi DZ-MV230. MPEG Streamclip is also compatible with most DVD recorders, since it can open and convert unencrypted VOB or VRO files, and supports AC3 audio. You can import transport stream files from FireWire MPEG-2 devices using DVHSCap or VirtualDVHS, two free applications available from Apple as part of the FireWire SDK 20 (developer.apple.com/sdk). NOTE: the latest FireWire SDK is not publicly available, please scroll down the list until you find the FireWire SDK 20, or click this direct download link from Apple: FireWire SDK 20. Install the package and you will find DVHSCap and VirtualDVHS in /Developer/FireWireSDK20/Applications/.