ªState of Power Lamp while

charging

The Power Lamp flashes while charging. (Flashes approx. every 2 seconds when charging is normal.)

When the Power Lamps flashes more quickly or slowly (or turns off), some abnormality may have occurred.

The flashing speed suggests the following states.

Flashing approx. every 0.5 seconds:

The SD Multi AV Device, battery or AC adaptor may be defective. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer.

Flashing approx. every 6 seconds:

The ambient temperature or that of the battery itself is too high or too low. Charging proceeds, but will take a longer time.

Turning off:

Charging is completed.

If the Power Lamp turns off when charging is not completed, the AC Adaptor or the Battery is probably defective. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer.

Notes and Hints

ªPower Supply (l 10)

When the Battery Level Indicator

indicates [ ], the battery will run out in a few minutes. Recharge the battery.

It takes approx. 120 minutes, maximum for full-charging. (The charging times are for normal ambient temperature

(68°F (20° C) /60%). If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.)

The capacities of the recording time/ playback time/still picture storage with a supplied, full-charged battery are as follows (68°F(20°C) /60%):

Number of Recordable Still Pictures

1200

(PICTURE)

 

Maximum Continuous Recording Time

90 min.

(MPEG4)

 

Maximum Continuous Voice

180 min.

Recording Time (VOICE)

 

Maximum Continuous Music Playback

180 min.

Time (MUSIC)

 

(When the [POWER SAVE] function is

 

activated)

 

 

 

The times/number of images listed in the above table are approximate.

If you disconnect the DC Input Lead or the AC Main Lead while charging the Battery, Power Lamp flashes several times and goes off. For continuing Battery charge, wait for approx. 1 minute, and then connect the AC Main Lead and the DC Input Lead.

It is recommended to set the battery even when using the AC adaptor.

The main unit becomes hot when it is being charged or used. This is normal.

When removing the battery, take care not to drop it.

When the SD Multi AV Device is turned on, do not attach or remove the battery, or plug the power cord in or out.

ªInserting a Memory Card (l 11)

While the Card Access Lamp is on, the following operations should not be attempted: (Such action will damage the Memory Card, cause loss of recorded data and cause the SD Multi AV Device to malfunction.)

-Remove or insert the Memory Card.

-Remove the battery or unplug the power cable.

-Apply vibration or shock.

An SD Memory Card can be used for this SD Multi AV Device.

Do not touch the terminals on the back of

the Memory Card with your fingers.

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SV-AV20U specifications

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