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    Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. SDR-SW21P/PC Note Please be sure to read "(IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance" (P.17-19) before using this unit underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause water to seep in. Before connecting, operating
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    door of your camera. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES (AC ADAPTOR, AC CABLE, BATTERY PACK, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC
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    continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Panasonic Model No.: SDR-SW21P Responsible party:Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
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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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    to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor. receptacle. U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800
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    PRECAUTIONS USE & LOCATION WARNING ●TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD... Accessories (AC adaptor, AC cable, battery pack, SD memory card and etc.) should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however accessories are
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    . 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 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of
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    16 "Before using the unit under water" (IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance.......... 17 Applicable SD cards (sold separately 20 Setup Charging 22 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication 24 Inserting/Removing SD cards (sold separately 25 Turning power ON/OFF
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    66 Using DVD burners (sold separately 68 Setup With a computer Software on the CD-ROM......... 74 End User License Agreement.. 75 Operating environment 76 Installing VideoCam Suite ....... 78 Using VideoCam Suite 80 Uploading video clips to YouTube .. 82 Using this unit as an external drive
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    Quick guide Charging 1 Set the mode dial to [OFF]. 2 Open the card/battery door. Lift the flap upright and turn it counter-clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the door. 3 Insert the battery. Inserting SD cards (sold separately) Place label upwards. Slide straight in until hearing
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    6 Open the terminal cover. Setting the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Lift the flap upright and turn it counter-clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the cover. 7 Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unit. Status indicator Flashing
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    Quick guide (cont.) The display and menu language can be changed →[LANGUAGE] Recording Motion pictures 1 Set to [ ]. Still pictures 1 Set to [ ]. 2 Start recording. 2 Take picture. 3 Stop recording. 12 VQT2A17
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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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    Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P.25, 33) Card/Battery door lock (P.17, 22, 25) Card/Battery door (P.17, 22, 25) Card slot [SD CARD] (P.25) Battery slot [BATT] (P.22) Tripod mounting hole For tripod (sold separately) mounting instructions, see the user's guide for the tripod. (With some tripods, the card
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    ) WEB Mode button [WEB MODE] (P.40) Cursor buttons (P.29) Underwater button [UNDERWATER] (P.51) Auto button [AUTO] (P.34) Delete button [ ] (P.60) Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (P.48) Lens White balance sensor (P.32) Microphone (built-in, stereo) Sub record button (P.32) (Same as record button) When
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    Parts identification and handling (cont.) Using the 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. Attaching
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    Panasonic standards, but this does not guarantee that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction by contact with water and dust. (The supplied AC adaptor and battery are not waterproof using it underwater and contact Service Center to have its waterproof performance checked (charges apply). •
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    Waterproof performance (cont.) Check the following before closing the card/battery battery door and terminal cover. • If you notice any cracks or malformations in the areas shown in black in the illustration, contact Service resulting in problems.) • Since ) or any type of camera base is still 0 °C
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    whenever the unit has been subjected to a strong shock such as when it has been dropped. • When it is time to check the waterproof performance, please consult with a service center representative. • Users will be charged for having the waterproof performance of their units inspected and for having
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    recorded, but motion picture recording may stop during use. • Multimedia cards cannot be used. Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of January 2009) 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
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    to electrical noise, static electricity, damage to the unit or card, etc. Save important data on a PC using the supplied USB cable, VideoCam Suite, etc. (P.74) Write-protecting cards When the write-protect switch on the SD card is set to the LOCK position, data cannot be written onto or deleted from
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    door. Lift the flap upright and turn it counter-clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the door. 3 Insert the battery. Ensure that battery is oriented correctly, and push it into the compartment in the direction of the [▲] until it snaps into place and it is locked by the
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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 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. ●Do not heat or expose to flame. ●Do not leave the battery in an automobile
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    safety standards. These battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used
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    AC adaptor • Opening card/battery door and removing SD card • Rotating the mode dial • Shaking or impacting the unit • Disconnecting the USB cable Card access lamp ●The access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select a mode. In this case, there is no problem. 25 VQT2A17
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    very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time. (P.30) ●During use, the main unit and SD card become hot, but this is normal and not indicative of a malfunction. Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor When [ ] or [ ] is selected, power
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    dial is rotated ●When the white balance has been set to the automatic adjustment (during automatic recording or when it is set to [ ] during manual recording) and quick start has been initiated, quick start may take longer if a different light source is used from the one prior to initiating quick
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    5 Setting from the menu, Setup changing the display language The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.88 "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 [ ]
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    The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and make menu settings. 6 Select an item. 8 Close the menu. 7 Enter the selected item. 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 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 cursor buttons and proceed to step
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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.) Adjusting the LCD monitor LCD monitor color and brightness can be adjusted. (Settings do not affect
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    as to set the Underwater Mode. Coloring and audio recording are adapted for underwater environments. (P.51) Before taking pictures underwater, read "(IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance" (P.17-19) in order to use the unit correctly. Improper use can lead to water infiltration and damage. 32 VQT2A17
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    coloring, focus, and brightness automatically See P.34-37 Manual recording (motion/still pictures) (Manually adjust settings such as focus, white balance, shutter . • Switching off power • Removing battery or AC adaptor • Opening card/battery door and removing SD card • Rotating the mode dial •
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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 in a device which does not support Dolby Digital, set [AUDIO REC] to [MPEG]. (P.90) 34 VQT2A17
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    recording stops • Recording may stop suddenly if an incompatible SD card has been inserted (P.20). • Even with usable SD cards, recording may stop if you repeatedly write on the same SD card. Copy data onto a PC using VideoCam Suite, then format the SD card with this unit. (When formatted, all data
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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 is
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    maximum 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) SD card capacity Picture quality High
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    4 Recording Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Enlarging (zoom) Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without degradation. Enlarge Restore To enlarge further Digital zoom can be used to enlarge
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    as if frames were skipped and ghost images may appear. • The image stabilizer 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 the auto slow shutter setting. (P.52) 39 VQT2A17
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    instead of the elapsed recording time. ●The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from "9m59s" (the maximum length of the video clips that can be uploaded to YouTube) when recording starts. ●The remaining recordable time appears in red when it falls below 1 minute. ●Recording
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    ●The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from 9m58s, 57s or 56s down to 0 while the PRE-REC function (P. 46) setting is on. ●When the remaining recordable time falls below 5 seconds while the fade-in/ fade-out function (P.43) setting is on, the fade-in/fade-out function is
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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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    6 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.48). ●The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations. ●Shutting OFF the power or rotating the mode dial
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    PRE-REC function setting is released in the following situations. • When the mode dial is rotated • When the power is turned off • When the card/battery door is opened • When the MENU button is pressed • When the unit has been connected to another device using the USB cable 46 VQT2A17
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    within 3 seconds after the PRE-REC function is set, the scenes starting from the moment when the function was first set will be recorded. ●The camera shake which occurs when the record button is pressed or the sound of the button being operated may be recorded. ●It is not possible to
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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) Prearranged settings can be used. After steps 1 and 2 (previous page) →[BASIC]→[SCENE MODE]→
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    ) In locations with incandescent or halogen lighting Outdoor In bright, outdoor conditions When ideal results cannot be produced with Set manually (see below) modes (Mercury lighting, sodium lighting, fluorescent lighting, hotel lighting, spotlights, sunsets, sunrises, etc.) Setting
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    can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. ˎ To return to automatic adjustment Set to [ ] or . ˎ When the Underwater Mode (see below) is ON, coloring is set for underwater environments. Recording colors and audio suited for
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    7 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.48) 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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    8 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 selecting the
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    the map and menu. View slants and composition (guidelines) Guidelines are displayed so you can check for image tilting and balance composition. →[BASIC]→[GUIDE LINES]→[ON] ●Default setting at the time of purchase is [OFF]. ●Guidelines will not be recorded. Avoid wind noise (wind noise reduction
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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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    and press the center of the cursor button. ●This unit complies with the SD-Video standard and can play back MPEG2 movies. "MPEG" is the acronym for of short recording time cannot be played back. ●If the unit is running on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.90) is set to [5 MINUTES] and play pause is
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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]. 58 VQT2A17
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    be played back on the unit. Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit 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, [ECONOMY] (P.90) is set to [5 MINUTES] and
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    the AC adaptor. Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while the unit is deleting pictures. Set to [ ] or [ ]. Deleting one picture at a time While playing back the picture to be deleted Select [YES]. ●
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    Deleted pictures cannot be restored. Locking pictures (P.62) 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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    cannot be restored when SD cards are formatted. Save important data on a PC ahead of time using the VideoCam Suite, etc. Make settings 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
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    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. (P.28) →[PICT. SETUP]→[DPOF SET]→[SET] To
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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 using 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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    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 66 VQT2A17
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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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    specific dates can be selected and copied. Copying still pictures to discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.69). Select [PICTURE]. Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed ] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.69). Select [VIDEO] → [DVD COPY] → [ALL SCENES] or [ADDED
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    discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.69). Select [VIDEO] → [FAVOURITE SCENES] → [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE]. SELECT two or more discs are required, change over the discs as instructed by the displayed messages. ●After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the
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    . This date may not be displayed properly depending on the software used. ●Motion pictures that are copied back to an SD card using the software packaged with the unit cannot be copied to discs on a cannot be recovered. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details. 72 VQT2A17
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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.69). Select a thumbnail and play back the picture. For details, see the pages below: • Viewing motion pictures
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    acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached to e-mail or edited and saved on DVD. For information about how to use VideoCam Suite, read the PDF operating instructions. ●We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other than that supplied. 74 VQT2A17
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    , promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic"), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase. 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
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    for VideoCam Suite PC IBM® PC/AT support Drive CD-ROM drive (for installation) (When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.) Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)) Video cameras connected via USB Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with (SD
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    recorded with this software or a Panasonic video camera that this software accompanied. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD videos are not supported. Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage) Supported computers IBM PC/AT or
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    DirectX 9.0c must be installed in order to operate VideoCam Suite 2.0. Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, follow the instruction on the screen and install it. If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the
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    [Start] → ([Settings] →) [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] in the [Control Panel]. Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0] and click [Uninstall (Remove)] or [Uninstall/Remove]. Continue to follow the on-screen messages to uninstall it. After uninstalling the software, restart the computer. 79 VQT2A17
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    far as they will go. Select [PC/RECORDER] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit. VideoCam Suite is automatically launched. ●Do not use motion pictures edited with VideoCam Suite to SD cards, use an applicable SD card. (P.20) ●When outputting a large number of scenes to an SD card, DVD-R/RW
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    to use the software, see the VideoCam Suite operating instructions (PDF file). Editing motion pictures and still pictures Double-click on the desktop to start the program. Startup is also possible by selecting [Start]→[All Programs]→[Panasonic]→ [VideoCam Suite 2.0]→[VideoCam Suite]. First startup
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    Place check marks for the video clips that are to be uploaded. Input the titles and other information of each video clip to be displayed on ]. ●For further details on operation, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file) for VideoCam Suite. ●When uploading is completed, the "EXITED WEB MODE."
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    When VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have recorded in WEB Mode to YouTube. You can also take the following steps to upload your video services and specifications are subject to change, operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future. Available services
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    (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.80) Select [PC/RECORDER]. • The SD card in the unit appears on the computer as an external drive. ●When this unit is connected to the computer, [CAM_SD] appears in [My
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    pictures or folders using 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 VideoCam Suite. ●Data not supported by this unit cannot be played back on this unit even if copied onto an
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    controllers] 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
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    environment required for external drives Supported computers OS CPU Interface Macintosh Mac OS X v10.4, Mac OS X v10.5 PowerPC G5 1.9 GHz or higher Intel® Core™ Duo, Intel® Core™ Solo USB port ●Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal
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    or [ ]. Top menu Submenus SCENE MODE Purpose Use settings tailored to specific scenes. GUIDE LINES Check composition for tilting. BASIC REC MODE PICT.QUALITY Set the motion deleting. Write print information onto SD cards. Make basic settings. Select the menu and display language. 88 VQT2A17
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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. OFF / / OFF / ON Settings/Notices // / / / / YES / NO YES / NO OFF / 25x / 700x OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON
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    changed after recording, but if VideoCam Suite provided with the unit is used, sound can be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on SD cards using [MPEG]. Allow stops when any operation except pressing the [AUTO] or [MANUAL AF/MF] button is performed, but it will resume if no operations are
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    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 SD-Video standard. Mode Page 34 30 30 62 27 ― 34
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    Mode (P.48) Scene Mode (P.49) Underwater Mode (P.51) // // / - / - Manual focus (P.48) White balance (P.50) Shutter speed (P.52) F number (P.53) Gain value (P.53) Still picture recording display Elapsed recording time (P.34) Remaining battery power (P.24) Soft Skin Mode (P.45) Zoom microphone
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    During playback Motion picture playback display Operating status (P.56) 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.56) Play mode All scenes
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    Check the card/battery door. Attention for waterproof: - max. 6.5ft (2m) depth, 30 min. - all covers are properly locked. - clean inside covers. ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED. Check the displayed message before using the unit underwater. ●Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card applicable
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    to deal with them. Message EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR What to check PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY. The data on the SD card contains errors. To repair the data, either use a battery with sufficient life or connect the AC
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    4 Others Troubleshooting Problem What to check The power does not turn on. The status indicator is flashing while using the battery. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Power shuts off on its own. To conserve the battery, power automatically shuts off if the unit has not been in use for
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    Problem The display changes suddenly. What to check If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set [DEMO MODE] to /battery door open? Motion picture recording stops on its own. ●Are you using an applicable SD card? (P.20) ●Even with applicable SD cards, recording may stop when using an SD
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    Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem in the vertical direction. Data cannot be deleted. Images on the SD card do not look normal. ●Does the input mode on the ? Set input to the connected terminals as explained in the TV's operating instructions. ●Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.64) ●Is
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    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 to view the PDF file of the VideoCam Suite operating instructions. [DISC IS UNUSABLE. CHECK DISC.]
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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
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    equipment and stops functioning properly, turn the 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 near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. • If
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    SD card label is the maximum capacity for copyright protection and management, which is ordinarily used by the unit, computers, etc. ●MiniSD cards require a purpose-specific changes. • Storing the battery in extreme cold or high heat may shorten the battery's service-life. Moreover, places that
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    remaining 0.01 %. These pixel defects are not recorded in SD card images, therefore do not worry. Condensation ●If condensation adheres to the unit, temperature. ●If the lens fogs up, remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor, open the card/battery door and let it sit for about 1 hour to
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    Remove the battery and 516.5-Shock," but this does not guarantee that the unit will not incur damage, nor malfunction, or be waterproof under all conditions. (Panasonic test electrical and mechanical performance based on product specifications without any consideration given to cases of external
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    6 Others Specifications SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.5 W Signal system Image sensor Lens Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment
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    GB (FAT32 format corresponding) 704 x 480 Refer to page 35. MPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant) XP: 10 Mbps (VBR), SP: 5 Mbps (VBR), LP lbs.) Battery pack : Information for your safety Maximum voltage: Nominal voltage: Rated capacitance: DC 4.2 V DC 3.6 V 940 mAh (Minimum) Specifications may
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    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 charging time and available recording time. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country
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    Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S 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
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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 110 VQT2A17
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    Company 20421 84th Avenue South, 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 (United States and Puerto Rico) Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera
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    PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Video Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries Applicable Service Contact
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    to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction
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    which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: 1-800 #: Fax #: Email link: (905) 624-5505 1-800-561-5505 (905) 238-2360 "Customer support" on www.panasonic
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    39 B Backlight compensation 44 Battery 22 Beep sound 34 scenes 62 M MagicPix function 45 Manual focus 48 Menu 28, 88 Mode Mode 49 SD/SDHC Memory Card 20, 21, 25 Self-timer recording 44 Shock proof 105 VideoCam Suite 74, 78-81 Volume adjustment 56 W WEB mode 40, 82 Waterproof
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    Use Guide/Guía española Carga 1 Ponga el selector de modo en [OFF]. 2 Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/ batería. Levante la solapa hasta ponerla en posición vertical y gírela hacia la izquierda hasta que haga un clic y se suelte, y luego abra la puerta. 3 Inserte la batería. Inserción de tarjetas SD
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    para el uso rápido 6 Abra la cubierta del terminal. Ajuste de la fecha y la hora 1 Ponga el selector de modo en otra posición que no sea [OFF]. Levante la solapa hasta ponerla en posición vertical y gírela hacia la izquierda hasta que haga un clic y se suelte, y luego abra la cubierta. 7 Enchufe
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    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiar →[LANGUAGE] Grabación Imágenes en movimiento 1 Póngalo en [ ]. Imágenes fijas 1 Póngalo en [ ]. 2 Inicio de grabación. 2 Toma de imagen. 3 Parada de grabación. 118 VQT2A17
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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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    Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 P VQT2A17 F0109KS0 (1000 ) © Panasonic Corporation 2009
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Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No.
SDR-SW21P/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.
VQT2A17
For USA and Puerto Rico 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
Note
Please be sure to read
“(IMPORTANT) Waterproof
performance” (P.17-19) before using
this unit underwater to prevent the unit
from being mishandled, which may
cause water to seep in.