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    Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-SW20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(
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    , AC CABLE, BATTERY PACK, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC.) TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THEM. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
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    been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded Panasonic Model No.: SDR-SW20P Responsible party:Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic
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    block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
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    the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor. • Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in cord plug from AC receptacle. U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
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    any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish. Camera and SD card (sold separately) temperature After use and battery charging, the battery will be hot. Also, during use, although the unit's body and SD card become hot, there is nothing wrong with the unit. 6 VQT1M21
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    to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media. For the purposes of these operating instructions SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the "SD card". LCD monitor Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots
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    of 1.5 m (5 feet) for 30 minutes, and dustproof tests (IP Code: IP58) in accordance with Panasonic standards, but this does not guarantee that the unit will location before using the unit underwater again. • Do not open the card/battery door or the terminal cover underwater. • Do not impact the unit
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    months or more. It is recommended to have your dealer replace this packing (you will be charged for this) at least once every 18 months. Card/Battery door and terminal cover • Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open. • When closing, be careful that sand
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    guide 12 Accessories 16 Parts identification and handling 16 Using the 2-way hand strap (supplied 18 Using the LCD monitor 19 Applicable SD cards (sold separately 20 Setup Charging 22 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication 24 Inserting/Removing SD cards
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    cards 58 Setting DPOF for still pictures.. 59 With other products Playback on TV 60 Copying to video Troubleshooting 90 Cautions for use 96 Specifications 100 Optional accessories 102 Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 103 Request for Service Notice (USA Only 104 Customer Services
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    Quick guide Charging 1 Set the mode dial to [OFF]. 2 Open the card/battery door. Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open. 3 Insert the battery. Inserting SD cards (sold separately) OPEN Projection Place label upwards. Slide straight in until hearing card
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    6 Open the terminal cover. OPEN Setting the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Projection Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open. 7 Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unit. Status indicator Flashing red: Charging
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    Quick guide (cont.) Recording Motion pictures 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Start recording. 3 Stop recording. Still pictures 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Take picture. 14 VQT1M21
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    Playback Motion pictures 1 Set to [ ]. Still pictures 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Select and enter the picture to view. 2 Select and enter the picture to view. Play/Pause Back Next Return to step 2 Deleting pictures 1 During playback Slideshow start/pause Back Next Return to step 2 2 Select [YES].
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    VFC4295 • USB cable K2KZ4CB00011 • CD-ROM 16 VQT1M21 Card slot [SD CARD] (P.25) Battery slot [BATTERY] (P.22) Tripod mounting hole For tripod (sold separately) mounting instructions, see the user's guide of the tripod. (With some tripods, the card/ battery door cannot be opened when the unit is
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    monitor (P.19) Menu button [MENU] (P.28) Cursor buttons (P.28) Underwater button [UNDERWATER] (P.47) Auto button [AUTO] (P.44) Delete button [ ] (P.56) Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (P.44) Lens White balance sensor (P.32) Microphone (built-in, stereo) Sub record button (P.32) (Same as record button
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    Parts identification and handling (cont.) Using the 2-way hand strap (supplied) Using as strap Fit over your wrist and adjust the length of the strap. Using as a grip belt Screw the adaptor hanging from the strap into the tripod hole. Fit over your hand and adjust the length of the strap. 18
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    Using the LCD monitor Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording. Open the LCD monitor. Adjust the angle. Up to 90 ˚ Hold [ ] to open. Up to 90 ˚ ●Opening the LCD monitor beyond the mechanical limit or turning it more than 90 ˚ may allow water to infiltrate and damage the
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    stop during use. • Multimedia cards cannot be used. Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of December 2007) The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of SD cards, motion picture recording may
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    of children to prevent swallowing. ●This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted to FAT12 or FAT16 file systems and SDHC Memory Cards formatted to a FAT32 file system. ●SD speed Class 2 Class 2 speed standard for SD cards. This and higher types of SD cards operate stably in devices for which Class
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    compartment in the direction of the [▲] until it snaps into place and it is locked by the lever. (To remove the battery, press the lever downward.) 4 Close the card/battery door. Press [ ] until hearing the door snap closed. 5 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied). Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor
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    Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 6 Open the terminal cover. Slide the lock
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    of 60 %. The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low temperatures, charging requires more time. ●Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 1000 mAh) Charging time Recordable time Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time Approx
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    : Set the mode dial to [OFF]. (Check that the status indicator is out.) Inserting or removing an SD card with the power ON may damage the unit and destroy data on the card. 1 Open the card/battery door. Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open. 2 Insert
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    4 Setup Turning power ON/OFF (Selecting modes) Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it recklessly. Set to icon of desired mode. Status indicator • When power is ON: Lit red (When selecting ) • When power is OFF: Off Power OFF Motion picture recording
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    Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture recording/playback or power OFF. Quick starts Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [ ] and [ ]. When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor operations: LCD monitor operation Unit
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    5 Setup Setting from the menu The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.82 "Menu List") 1 Display the menu. The menu displayed differs according to mode. 2 Select the top menu. To return to the previous screen (Top menu for [ ] and [ ] modes) To quit an
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    The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and make menu settings. 6 Select an item. 7 Enter the selected item. 8 Close the menu. Using the cursor buttons The cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or thumbnail displays. Upwards Left Right ●To
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    6 Setup Setting the date and time, changing the display language Setting the date and time Before recording, check that the date and time have been set. The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the
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    inserted into the unit. If charged for about 24 hours, the date and time can be saved in memory for about 6 months. (The battery is charged even if the power is turned OFF.) Changing the display language The display and menu language can be changed. For setting from the
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    1 Recording Before recording Basic stance Hold the unit firmly with both hands Stand with back to sun to avoid subject being in shadow Keep elbows close to body White balance sensor Microphone Be careful not to block microphone or sensor Using the "sub record" button can be helpful when
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    34-37 Manual recording (motion/still pictures) (Manually adjust card and its data. • Switching off power • Removing battery or AC adaptor • Opening card/battery door and removing SD card • Rotating the mode dial • Shaking or impacting the unit Card access lamp Card/battery door ●For SD cards
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    is red. Do not move the unit. ●When the unit is running on battery power, power is automatically shut OFF to conserve battery life if no operations are performed for about 5 minutes. To reuse the unit, in a device which does not support Dolby Digital, set [AUDIO REC] to [MPEG]. (P.84) 34 VQT1M21
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    and coloring made automatically. For maximum recording times with battery see (P.24) Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the recording mode selected. Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) Recording mode SD card capacity 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB
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    3 Recording Automatic recording (still pictures) 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Press . 3 Take picture. Picture resolution Picture quality To remove shutter sound →[ADVANCED]→[SHTR EFFECT]→[OFF] To remove on-screen display →[SETUP]→ [DISPLAY]→[OFF] Pictures remaining (flashes red when zero) Focus
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    recording times with battery see (P.24) Picture quality Picture size is 640×480 (0.3 M). The number of pictures that may be recorded depends on the picture quality selected. Picture quality and number of pictures for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) Picture quality SD card capacity 8 MB 16
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    be reduced by the same factor as the zoom ratio is increased by. • The digital zoom range is displayed in blue in the zoom bar on the LCD monitor. Zoom image stabilizer function is recommended for motion picture recording at high zoom rates. ●Focus may not be aligned if zooming in too quickly. ●
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    not perform successfully in the following circumstances: • Using digital zoom • Location is extremely dark • Jitter is function does not work even when [ ] appears. ●During manual recording, shutter speed can be adjusted manually. The range in which shutter speed may be adjusted depends on
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    . 1/2NEXT Operation icons 2 Change operation icons. Icons change with each press, as displayed below. For manual focus mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times). For manual mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time). In automatic recording During motion picture recording 1/2NEXT 2/2NEXT 3/3NEXT 4/4NEXT
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    Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. View explanations of functions during automatic recording (help mode) Select [ ] in step 1 on the
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    5 Recording Other recording options (cont.) Backlight compensation function Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting. Display operation icons. Select [ ]. 1/2NEXT 1/2NEXT Selecting again cancels setting. ●Shutting off the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.
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    . ●Normally invisible spots of light may become visible. ●Using a tripod is recommended. ●If focus does not successfully align automatically, adjust using manual focus (P.44). ●The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations. ●Shutting OFF the power or rotating the mode dial
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    . MNL displayed To return to automatic recording To hide operation icons 3/3NEXT Operation icons Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment) Manually focus the subject if it cannot be brought into focus by automatic focus. For example, focusing is hard in the following situations
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    Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Using situation-specific settings (scene mode) Already prearranged settings can be used.
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    ideal results cannot be produced with modes (Mercury lighting, sodium lighting, fluorescent lighting, hotel lighting, spotlights, sunsets, sunrises, etc.) Setting manually Set colors based on white objects within the required lighting environment. Set to [ ]. Fill the entire display with white
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    in the underwater mode will differ from what is heard in other modes.) In addition, the motor noise can be further reduced by selecting manual focus. (P.44) • The zoom microphone [ ] and wind noise reduction [ ] do not work. ●Please adjust white balance first if using in conjunction with iris/gain
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    6 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc. After steps 1 and 2 (P.44) Select [ ]. Adjust shutter
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    Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Adjusting brightness (iris/gain) Adjust iris/gain (sensitivity) settings if location is
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    7 Recording Useful functions Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world time) By setting your travel destination, the time difference is automatically calculated and displayed accordingly. Time settings (P.30) must be made first. →[BASIC]→[SET WORLD TIME]→[YES] When making the
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    local date and time after returning home Perform step in "Setting home city and region" (P.50). Close the map and menu. View slants and composition (guide lines) Guide lines are displayed so you can check for image tilting and balance composition. →[BASIC
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    1 Playback Viewing motion pictures Volume adjustment 1 Set to [ ]. Thumbnails are displayed. 2 Select the desired scene. A yellow frame appears around the selected scene. To fast-forward/rewind While pressed and held, only the scene No. changes rapidly. Release the cursor button when the
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    unit. Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit). Displaying the cursor button. ●This unit complies with the SD-Video standard and can play back MPEG2 movies. "MPEG" cannot be played back. ●If the unit is running on battery power, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to [5
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    through. ●The memory of the resume position is erased by rotating the mode dial or performing other operations. (Menu settings do not change.) ●When an SD card is write-protected, [RESUME PLAY] is automatically set to [OFF]. 54 VQT1M21
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    on the unit. Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit). 1 Set to [ unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA ( the number of recorded pixels. ●If the unit is running on battery power, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to [5 MINUTES]
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    or the AC adaptor. Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while the unit is deleting pictures. Set to [ ] or [ ]. To cancel deletion halfway through Pictures that were already deleted before the deletion operation was
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    Deleted pictures cannot be restored. Locking pictures (P.58) you do not want to delete prevents them from being deleted accidentally. Deleting all pictures With thumbnails displayed Selecting and deleting multiple pictures With thumbnails displayed Select [ALL]. Select [SELECT]. Select the
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    can be selected at a time. End locking. 58 VQT1M21 ●Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while formatting cards. ●Format SD cards with this unit. If cards are formatted on a PC or other device, recording may take time and the
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    3 Editing Setting DPOF for still pictures DPOF is the acronym for Digital Print Order Format and designates which still pictures are to be printed and how many copies are to be made on SD cards. This information can be used by DPOF printers and stores. Set to [ ]. Make settings from the menus.
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    this unit can be viewed on TV. For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode with the AV cable (supplied). Insert the plugs as far as they will go. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Change the input mode on the TV. Play back motion pictures or
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    and DVDs. After shutting off power to the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.25) Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the DVD recorder. ●For details, see the operating instructions of the DVD recorder. ●The video format is converted when motion pictures recorded with this unit are copied
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    and print quality, etc., check printer settings. ●Avoid the following operations during printing. Otherwise, pictures will not print correctly: • Disconnecting the USB cable • Opening the card/battery door • Rotating the mode dial • Shutting off power 62 VQT1M21
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    5×7 INCH: 2L size 4×6 INCH: Postcard size A4: A4 size STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting. [ ]: No frame print [ ]: Frame print ●Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected. [PRINT]→[YES] When printing is complete, disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge]. To
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    involving the use of any other DVD burner. Supported discs: 12 cm disc Motion pictures and DVD- The recording mode used for the DVD-RW is "video mode." ●+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot discs. ●For the following, see the operating instructions of the DVD burner: • Recommended discs and
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    the unit and DVD burner are connected. Power cannot be supplied from the unit to the DVD burner using a USB connection. While powered by the battery, the unit and DVD burner cannot be connected for use. ●If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the message
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    (P.65). Select [PICTURE]. Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages. To cancel copying Press . The [DVD BURNER] to discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select [VIDEO] → [DVD COPY] → [ALL SCENES] or [ADDED SCENES]. [ALL SCENES
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    discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select [VIDEO] → [FAVOURITE SCENES] → [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]. SELECT or more discs are required, change over the discs as instructed by the displayed messages. ●After copying the still pictures, another disc with the same
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    not be played back even if it is copied successfully. ●When still pictures have been copied onto an SD card using a computer, for instance, whatever is not displayed by the unit cannot be copied onto a be recovered. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details. 68 VQT1M21
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    Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately). Playing back discs Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select a thumbnail and play back the picture. For details, see the pages below: • Viewing motion pictures
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    can only be used on Windows computers. Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E This software how to use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF operating instructions. DirectX (For Windows 2000) To use MotionSD STUDIO of these applications. (Your computer must support DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c.) ●We cannot
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    Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the Software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively "Software"), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets
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    environment ●Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used. ● 32 bit recommended) Desktop resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or more (1280x1024 pixels or more recommended) Graphic accelerator supporting DirectX 9.0b or 9.
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    systems. Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage) Supported computers IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below . ●Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers
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    to install DirectX. If so, click [Yes] and install it. Select a video system and click [Next]. [Readme.txt] is displayed when installation is complete. this unit and the computer are connected with the USB cable, the [SD Browser auto start] dialog box appears. (P.76) After installation is complete,
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    After uninstalling the software, restart the computer. Reading the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions (PDF file) Click [All Programs (or [Programs])] → [Panasonic] → [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E] → [Manual] from the Start menu in Windows. Or, select [Manual] from the [Help] menu at the top of the [Edit
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    Yes]. The [SD Browser] window appears, therefore do as instructed by displayed messages. ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. (Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) ●Do not disconnect the USB cable or shut off the power while the card access lamp is
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    the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions (PDF file). (P.75) Editing motion pictures and still pictures Double-click the icon on the desktop. The window at left appears. • If the icon does not appear on the desktop, select [All Programs (or [Programs])] → [Panasonic] → [MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E
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    and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable (supplied). (P.76) Select [PC CONNECT]. • The SD card in the unit appears on the computer as an external drive. ●When this unit is connected to the computer, [Removable Disk] appears in [My
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    Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder. Motion pictures will no longer play back. ●To edit motion pictures, use software capable of editing SD-Video files, such as MotionSD STUDIO. ●Data not supported by this unit cannot be played back on this unit even if copied onto an SD card. VQT1M21 79
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    ] or [Other devices]. Try the following. • Method [1] :Turn off the unit and your computer once and turn on again to reconnect. • Method [2] :Remove the SD card from the unit and insert it back into the unit. • Method [3] :Connect the USB cable to another USB port on the computer. ●If the driver
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    drives Supported computers OS CPU RAM Interface Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" (Don't have to install USB Driver.) PowerPC G5 1.8 GHz or higher Intel® Core™ Duo, Intel® Core™ Solo 64 MB or more USB port ●Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled
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    menu BASIC ADVANCED SETUP LANGUAGE Submenus SCENE MODE GUIDE LINES REC MODE Purpose Use settings tailored to specific the local date/time of travel destinations. Use the digital zoom. Avoid jitter. Reduce the wind noise. Apply SD cards. Make basic settings. Select the menu and display language
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    Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. (For setting procedures, see P.28.) ●Settings enclosed in are active at the time of purchase. Settings/Notices OFF / / / / / OFF / ON / / / YES / NO YES / NO OFF / 25x / 700x OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON
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    is used, sound can be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on SD cards using [MPEG]. BEEP SOUND Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to be demonstration stops when any operation except pressing the [AUTO] or [MANUAL AF/MF] button is performed, but it will resume if no operations
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    dial to [OFF] and then the desired mode position. DOLBY : This audio system setting is suited to saving the data which has been recorded on SD cards, onto DVD discs using a DVD burner. MPEG : This audio system setting is suited to playing back sound on a device which meets the SDVideo standard
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    (P.35) Power LCD (P.31) (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause Remaining time for recording (P.34) Auto mode (P.34)/ Manual mode (P.44) Scene mode (P.45) Underwater mode (P.47) Elapsed recording time (P.34) Remaining battery power (P.24) Soft skin mode (P.43) Zoom microphone
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    During playback Motion picture playback display Operating status (P.52) Playback / Fast forward / Fast rewind / Scene shift / Frame-by-frame playback Pause / Jump to end of last scene/ start of first scene / Slow motion playback Playback time Scene number (P.52) Play mode All scenes
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    date has reached the maximum. Either delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.56) CARD DOOR OPENED. Close the card/battery door. ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED. ●Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card applicable for motion picture recording. (P.20) ●If this message appears when
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    TO COMPUTER. Power to the unit cannot be shut off while it is connected to a computer. CARD ERROR DETECTED. The data on the SD card contains errors. To repair the data, either use a battery of sufficient life or connect the AC adaptor. Depending on the error, it may take time to repair the data
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    service-life. The battery is swollen. The lithium ion battery used with this unit may swell if charged/discharged often, but this is no risk to safety. The unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. The unit does not operate normally. ●Is the LCD monitor open? ●Check that the card access
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    Pictures cannot be recorded even though the SD card is properly inserted. ●Is the SD card write-protected? (P.21) ●Is the SD card full? Either delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.56) ●Is the unit in a recording mode? ●Is the card/battery door open? Motion picture recording stops on
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    4 Others Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem The sound of the motor is being recorded. deleted. Images on the SD card do not look normal. ●Does the input mode on the TV match the connected terminals? Set input to the connected terminals as explained in the TV's operating instructions. ●Set [TV ASPECT
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    the power off. If power does not shut off, eject the SD card, remove and then reinsert the battery (disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor), and turn back on. . The SD card is not recognized when inserted into other devices. Check the supported SD cards in the device's operating instructions. The
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    Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem What to check [ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.] appears on the LCD monitor. ●The unit detected an error. To protect data, eject the SD card The PDF file of the MotionSD STUDIO operating instructions does not open. Is Adobe Acrobat Reader
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    Problem What to check Because of specifications, this unit has functions that cannot be used simultaneously. Examples: Function Digital zoom Fade MagicPix A function cannot be used or selected. Backlight compensation Soft skin mode (Set and cancel) Help mode Image stabilizer Scene mode Changes
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    SD Video Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the SD Video Camera on. ●Do not use the SD Video Camera can build up heat internally over extended use, resulting in trouble. ●Before long periods of disuse: • Wipe away
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    SD card label is the total of the capacity for copyright protection and management, and that ordinarily used by the unit, computers, etc. ●MiniSD cards require a purpose-specific adaptor. Do not insert just the miniSD card battery in extreme cold or high heat may shorten the battery's service-life.
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    Others Cautions for use (cont.) AC adaptor ●Use the supplied AC adaptor. ●If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or may not stuck pixels may occur in the remaining 0.01 %. These pixel defects are not recorded in SD card images, therefore do not worry. 98 VQT1M21
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    fog and the unit and SD card may not function properly. Avoid the lens fogs up, remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor, open the card/battery door and let it sit for about highly shock-proof video camera that has passed a drop testˎ from a height of 1.2 m (4 feet). ˎ This test confirmed to "
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    with an SD card and supplied battery 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10 % to 80 % Refer to page 24. Equivalent to IEC 60529 "Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)" IPX8. (Supports use underwater down to a depth of 1.5 m (5 feet) for up to 30 minutes.) Discrete drop tests, where the
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    SD-Video standard compliant) XP: 10 Mbps (VBR), SP: 5 Mbps (VBR), LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR) MPEG1-Layer2 compliant (stereo), Dolby Digital compliant (Dolby AC3) (stereo) SD Memory Card g (0.22 lbs.) Battery pack : Information for your safety Maximum voltage: Nominal voltage: Rated capacitance: DC 4.2 V
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    Card Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card DVD burner ˎ Please refer to page 24 concerning the battery
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    ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. 103 VQT1M21
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    is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 104 VQT1M21
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    , Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO: 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove
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    parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange
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    Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. In-Home service a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is
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    , Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Camcorder Product - One (1) year
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    compensation 42 Battery 22 Beep sound 34 C Charging time 24 Cursor button 29 D Date and time display 30 Delete Scene 56 Demo mode 84 Digital zoom 38 .36 Remaining time 34 Resume playback 54 S Scene mode 45 SD/SDHC Memory Card 20, 21, 25 Self-timer recording 42 Shock proof 99 Shutter
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    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española Carga 1 Ponga el selector de modo en [OFF]. 2 Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/ batería. Deslice el cierre hacia el lado OPEN y levante la proyección con un dedo para abrir. 3 Inserte la batería. Inserción de tarjetas SD (vendidas separadamente) OPEN Proyección
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    para el uso rápido 6 Abra la cubierta del terminal. OPEN Ajuste de la fecha y la hora 1 Ponga el selector de modo en otra posición que no sea [OFF]. Proyección Deslice el cierre hacia el lado OPEN y levante la proyección con un dedo para abrir. 7 Enchufe la clavija de CC en el terminal de entrada
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    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española Grabación Imágenes en movimiento 1 Póngalo en [ ]. Imágenes fijas 1 Póngalo en [ ]. 2 Inicio de grabación. 2 Toma de imagen. 3 Parada de grabación. 112 VQT1M21
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    para el uso rápido (cont.) Reproducción Imágenes en movimiento 1 Póngalo en [ ]. Imágenes fijas 1 Póngalo en [ ]. 2 Seleccione la escena deseada. 2 Seleccione la escena deseada. Reproducción/Pausa A la escena anterior A la escena siguiente Vuelve al paso 2 Borrado de imágenes 1 Durante la
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    Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
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Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-SW20P/PC
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca