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...: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT2A17 SDR-SW21P/PC Note Please be sure to read "(IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance" (P.17-19) before using this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No.
...: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT2A17 SDR-SW21P/PC Note Please be sure to read "(IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance" (P.17-19) before using this product, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No.
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.... Before handling your camera, make sure your camera in direct sunlight, inside . Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Store and handle your hands and face are free from the power supply before cleaning. Do not use , however accessories are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Do not connect the power supply if it...
.... Before handling your camera, make sure your camera in direct sunlight, inside . Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Store and handle your hands and face are free from the power supply before cleaning. Do not use , however accessories are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Do not connect the power supply if it...
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...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 (Selecting modes 26 Quick starts 27 Setting from the menu, changing the display language .. 28 Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor ...... 30 Recording Before recording 32 Basic stance 32 Taking pictures underwater ...... 32 Automatic recording (motion pictures 34 Recording mode and recording...
...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 (Selecting modes 26 Quick starts 27 Setting from the menu, changing the display language .. 28 Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor ...... 30 Recording Before recording 32 Basic stance 32 Taking pictures underwater ...... 32 Automatic recording (motion pictures 34 Recording mode and recording...
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... pictures .. 60 Deleting one picture at a time .. 60 Deleting all pictures 61 Selecting and deleting multiple pictures 61 Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures 62 Formatting cards 62 Setting DPOF for still pictures.. 63 With other products Playback on TV 64 Copying to video recorders or DVD recorders 65 Printing pictures from PictBridge printers 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...
... pictures .. 60 Deleting one picture at a time .. 60 Deleting all pictures 61 Selecting and deleting multiple pictures 61 Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures 62 Formatting cards 62 Setting DPOF for still pictures.. 63 With other products Playback on TV 64 Copying to video recorders or DVD recorders 65 Printing pictures from PictBridge printers 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...
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... much power as follows to LCD monitor operations: LCD monitor operation Unit response Status indicator When opened Shooting can start in the following situations. • When Quick Start Standby Mode continues for more time than about 5 minutes • When the mode 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...
... much power as follows to LCD monitor operations: LCD monitor operation Unit response Status indicator When opened Shooting can start in the following situations. • When Quick Start Standby Mode continues for more time than about 5 minutes • When the mode 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...
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... 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 • Disconnecting the USB cable Card access lamp Card/battery door ●For SD cards applicable with your own settings ●When automatic recording is being accessed (card access lamp illuminated). Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as focus, white balance, shutter speed...
... 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 • Disconnecting the USB cable Card access lamp Card/battery door ●For SD cards applicable with your own settings ●When automatic recording is being accessed (card access lamp illuminated). Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as focus, white balance, shutter speed...
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For playback in progress (red) To remove sound when record button is pressed Time remaining (flashes red when under 1 minute) →[SETUP]→ [BEEP SOUND]→[OFF] To remove on battery power, power is set the mode dial to 16:9 (widescreen). 2 Recording Automatic recording (motion pictures) 1 Set to conserve battery life if no operations are performed for about 5 minutes. Recording mode Time elapsed To change aspect ratio to 4:3 →[ADVANCED]→ [ASPECT]→[4:3] Default aspect ratio at the time of...
For playback in progress (red) To remove sound when record button is pressed Time remaining (flashes red when under 1 minute) →[SETUP]→ [BEEP SOUND]→[OFF] To remove on battery power, power is set the mode dial to 16:9 (widescreen). 2 Recording Automatic recording (motion pictures) 1 Set to conserve battery life if no operations are performed for about 5 minutes. Recording mode Time elapsed To change aspect ratio to 4:3 →[ADVANCED]→ [ASPECT]→[4:3] Default aspect ratio at the time of...
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...'s power is automatically stopped before the recording time exceeds 10 minutes. ●The thumbnails (P.56) of the video clips that can record video clips in the right file sizes for posting videos on YouTube (WEB Mode) You can be uploaded to [ ]. 5 Recording Recording in WEB Mode indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with [ ]. 40 VQT2A17 Remaining recordable time In WEB Mode, the remaining recordable time is displayed instead of the elapsed recording time. ●The remaining recordable time...
...'s power is automatically stopped before the recording time exceeds 10 minutes. ●The thumbnails (P.56) of the video clips that can record video clips in the right file sizes for posting videos on YouTube (WEB Mode) You can be uploaded to [ ]. 5 Recording Recording in WEB Mode indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with [ ]. 40 VQT2A17 Remaining recordable time In WEB Mode, the remaining recordable time is displayed instead of the elapsed recording time. ●The remaining recordable time...
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... the "Moving Pictures Experts Group" and is set to display. Similarly, motion pictures recorded on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.90) is a compressed movie format of 30 fps. ●Some motion pictures recorded on other devices may not play back correctly on other devices. ●Thumbnails in which [ ] appears cannot be played back on the same day, they are recorded on the unit. When using the PRE-REC function, the displayed time and date for 5 minutes...
... the "Moving Pictures Experts Group" and is set to display. Similarly, motion pictures recorded on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.90) is a compressed movie format of 30 fps. ●Some motion pictures recorded on other devices may not play back correctly on other devices. ●Thumbnails in which [ ] appears cannot be played back on the same day, they are recorded on the unit. When using the PRE-REC function, the displayed time and date for 5 minutes...
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... Change the input mode on the TV using the AV cable (supplied). DISPLAY]→[ON] • To not display the date, time and other icons (P.30, 34) ●Do not use any other products Playback on TV Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can go . Connect the unit and TV using a 4:3 aspect ratio →[SETUP]→[TV ASPECT]→[4:3] 64 VQT2A17 For TV settings, see the operating instructions...
... Change the input mode on the TV using the AV cable (supplied). DISPLAY]→[ON] • To not display the date, time and other icons (P.30, 34) ●Do not use any other products Playback on TV Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can go . Connect the unit and TV using a 4:3 aspect ratio →[SETUP]→[TV ASPECT]→[4:3] 64 VQT2A17 For TV settings, see the operating instructions...
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... the operating instructions for the recorders. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Change the input mode on the recorder. Copying (dubbing) pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set aspect ratio to 16:9 (full). After shutting off power to the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.25) Insert the SD card into DVD recorders with an SD card slot, pictures can be stretched in the vertical direction. Copying pictures using DVD recorders with SD card slot...
... the operating instructions for the recorders. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Change the input mode on the recorder. Copying (dubbing) pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set aspect ratio to 16:9 (full). After shutting off power to the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.25) Insert the SD card into DVD recorders with an SD card slot, pictures can be stretched in the vertical direction. Copying pictures using DVD recorders with SD card slot...
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... directly connected to a PictBridge printer. 67 VQT2A17 To cancel printing A confirmation message appears. [YES]: Cancels print settings and returns to a printer that supports PictBridge. and returns to step . ●Still pictures recorded with this unit is complete, disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge]. Print settings Item DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT Available settings OFF/ON STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting. 4×5 INCH: L size...
... directly connected to a PictBridge printer. 67 VQT2A17 To cancel printing A confirmation message appears. [YES]: Cancels print settings and returns to a printer that supports PictBridge. and returns to step . ●Still pictures recorded with this unit is complete, disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge]. Print settings Item DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT Available settings OFF/ON STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting. 4×5 INCH: L size...
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... DVD-RW is "Video Mode." ●+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be played back only. Supported discs: 12 cm disc Motion pictures and DVD-RAM still pictures DVD-R, DVD-R DL New or previously used discs New discs only Motion pictures only DVD-RWˎ New or previously used discs Still pictures only CD-RW CD-R New or previously used discs New discs only ˎ The recording mode used for copying (Reference) (When a 4 GB motion picture has been copied to a disc using the mini AB USB connection cable • Operation...
... DVD-RW is "Video Mode." ●+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be played back only. Supported discs: 12 cm disc Motion pictures and DVD-RAM still pictures DVD-R, DVD-R DL New or previously used discs New discs only Motion pictures only DVD-RWˎ New or previously used discs Still pictures only CD-RW CD-R New or previously used discs New discs only ˎ The recording mode used for copying (Reference) (When a 4 GB motion picture has been copied to a disc using the mini AB USB connection cable • Operation...
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... required for Windows only. ● This software is not compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, and Windows NT®. ● Operation is not guaranteed on a computer that is not compatible with these operating instructions 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 card/Hard disk) Content Content captured using Playback function and the...
... required for Windows only. ● This software is not compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® Me, and Windows NT®. ● Operation is not guaranteed on a computer that is not compatible with these operating instructions 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 card/Hard disk) Content Content captured using Playback function and the...
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... software will not function with other time-shifting image editing software or video capture products. Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage) Supported computers IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below is required to a PC, or when devices are not supported. Windows® XP/2000: Log on with an administrator account or a standard user account before using this software. ● When 2 or more Interface USB...
... software will not function with other time-shifting image editing software or video capture products. Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage) Supported computers IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below is required to a PC, or when devices are not supported. Windows® XP/2000: Log on with an administrator account or a standard user account before using this software. ● When 2 or more Interface USB...
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... if no operations are performed for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on •When a computer or printer is recognized Beep-Beep: •When recording stops or power is turned on SD cards using the AC adaptor •While connected to the unit (Demonstration Mode). Select the Date and Time Display Mode. DISPLAY RESUME PLAY INITIAL SET DEMO MODE 90 VQT2A17 Adjust brightness or color density of the LCD monitor...
... if no operations are performed for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on •When a computer or printer is recognized Beep-Beep: •When recording stops or power is turned on SD cards using the AC adaptor •While connected to the unit (Demonstration Mode). Select the Date and Time Display Mode. DISPLAY RESUME PLAY INITIAL SET DEMO MODE 90 VQT2A17 Adjust brightness or color density of the LCD monitor...
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... / / // / Auto Mode (P.34)/ Manual 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 (P.39) Wind noise reduction (P.55) Aspect ratio (P.34) Image stabilizer (P.39) Backlight compensation (P.44) Zoom magnification indication (P.38) No SD card is inserted/ unusable card PRE-REC function (P.46) MagicPix (P.45) / Fade color (P.43) World time (P.54) Date...
... / / // / Auto Mode (P.34)/ Manual 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 (P.39) Wind noise reduction (P.55) Aspect ratio (P.34) Image stabilizer (P.39) Backlight compensation (P.44) Zoom magnification indication (P.38) No SD card is inserted/ unusable card PRE-REC function (P.46) MagicPix (P.45) / Fade color (P.43) World time (P.54) Date...
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... messages appearing on the LCD monitor and how to the unit. 95 VQT2A17 PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR What to check Functions that power is not properly connected to a computer. CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. To repair the data, either use a battery with this unit. ●Do not repair SD cards recorded on other devices on this unit is connected to a computer or printer. DO NOT REMOVE CARD. Message EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE...
... messages appearing on the LCD monitor and how to the unit. 95 VQT2A17 PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR What to check Functions that power is not properly connected to a computer. CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. To repair the data, either use a battery with this unit. ●Do not repair SD cards recorded on other devices on this unit is connected to a computer or printer. DO NOT REMOVE CARD. Message EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE...
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... provided by enclosures (IP code)" IPX8. (Supports use underwater down to a depth of 2.0 m (6.5 feet) 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 Standard illumination Minimum required illumination Video output level Audio output level USB Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (Weight) Mass (Weight) in accordance with an SD card and supplied battery 0 °C to 40...
... provided by enclosures (IP code)" IPX8. (Supports use underwater down to a depth of 2.0 m (6.5 feet) 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 Standard illumination Minimum required illumination Video output level Audio output level USB Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (Weight) Mass (Weight) in accordance with an SD card and supplied battery 0 °C to 40...
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... Audio rec 34, 90, 100 Auto focus 48 Auto slow shutter 39 B Backlight compensation 44 Battery 22 Beep sound 34 C Charging time 24 Cursor button 29 D Date and time display 30 Delete Scene 60 Demo Mode 90 Digital zoom 38 DirectX 77 DPOF setting 63 Dubbing 65, 68 DVD burner 68-73 E Economy Mode 90 F Fade 41 Format Card 62 Frame-by-frame playback 58 G Gain 53 Guidelines 55 H Hand strap 16 Help Mode 43 I Image stabilizer function 39 Initial setting...
... Audio rec 34, 90, 100 Auto focus 48 Auto slow shutter 39 B Backlight compensation 44 Battery 22 Beep sound 34 C Charging time 24 Cursor button 29 D Date and time display 30 Delete Scene 60 Demo Mode 90 Digital zoom 38 DirectX 77 DPOF setting 63 Dubbing 65, 68 DVD burner 68-73 E Economy Mode 90 F Fade 41 Format Card 62 Frame-by-frame playback 58 G Gain 53 Guidelines 55 H Hand strap 16 Help Mode 43 I Image stabilizer function 39 Initial setting...