Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of the SD Multi AV Device or the Memory Card may damage the Memory Card or erase the data stored on the Memory Card. It is recommended to save

important data onto a personal computer. Some cards may pop out when they are

removed.

ªUsing the LCD Monitor (l 12)

Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond ranges described in these operating instructions will damage the SD Multi AV Device.

Do not carry or store the SD Multi AV Device with the LCD Monitor facing upward. Otherwise, the LCD Monitor may be damaged.

When the LCD Monitor is closed with its display section facing outward, operation with the Multi-function Button or [MENU] Button is disabled.

The LCD Monitor may

appear on the video to be recorded at some monitor set angles. Even if the LCD Monitor may not be viewed through the lens, it may appear if the video

is viewed on a personal computer or if it is printed.

ªUsing the Earphones (l 12)

Use the earphones supplied or one with a cord of 10 ft. (3 m) or less.

If the earphones are attached, the sound will not be output from the speaker.

ªTurning the Power On/Selecting

Operation Modes (l 13)

If the SD Multi AV Device is not used for 10 minutes or longer, the power is automatically turned off. Set the Power/ Mode Switch to [OFF] and turn it back on.

ªUsing the Menu Screen (l 14)

To abort the setting, press the [MENU] Button.

While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back.

The menu screen does not appear during recording.

ªSetting Date and Time (l 17)

The built-in battery sustains the operation of the clock.

The clock might cause a deviation from the correct date and/or time, so be sure to check the current date and/or time before recording.

If the [PRESS MENU TO SET CLOCK] indicator is displayed, set the date and time after the battery has charged. (l 43)

ªSetting the Power Supply

Frequency (l 18)

This setting may not completely suppress the horizontal stripes.

If this mode is used for outdoor recording, the entire image on the screen (or recording images) may be tinged with

white.

This mode cannot be set or released while recording.

Irrespective of the setting, the horizontal stripes may appear in the following cases. -When using the SD Multi AV Device to

record pictures under a lighting instrument such as a high-frequency fluorescent lamp:

-When using the SD Multi AV Device to record a lighting instrument such as a fluorescent lamp:

It is not possible to use Backlight Compensation Mode when this mode is

activated.

The SD Multi AV Device adjusts the brightness by varying the shutter speed. However, the shutter speed is fixed in this mode so the brightness cannot be adjusted in this mode.

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SV-AV20U specifications

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