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SDR-SW20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 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 VQT1M21 Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
SDR-SW20P/PC Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 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 VQT1M21 Operating Instructions SD Video Camera Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
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... (AC adaptor, AC cable, battery pack, SD memory card and etc.) should not be hot. Do not connect the power supply if it to disassemble this unit. This action could permanently damage the internal parts. Do not use , however accessories are free from the power supply before cleaning. Also, during use and battery charging, the battery will not subject it gets wet. Your camera has been designed...
... (AC adaptor, AC cable, battery pack, SD memory card and etc.) should not be hot. Do not connect the power supply if it to disassemble this unit. This action could permanently damage the internal parts. Do not use , however accessories are free from the power supply before cleaning. Also, during use and battery charging, the battery will not subject it gets wet. Your camera has been designed...
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... Before using PRECAUTIONS 6 (IMPORTANT) Water resistance .. 8 Quick 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 (sold separately 25 Turning power ON/OFF (Selecting modes 26 Quick starts 27 Setting from the menu 28 Setting the date and time, changing the display language and adjusting the LCD...
... Before using PRECAUTIONS 6 (IMPORTANT) Water resistance .. 8 Quick 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 (sold separately 25 Turning power ON/OFF (Selecting modes 26 Quick starts 27 Setting from the menu 28 Setting the date and time, changing the display language and adjusting the LCD...
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... With a computer Software on the CD-ROM......... 70 End User License Agreement.. 71 Operating environment 72 Installing MotionSD STUDIO ... 74 Using MotionSD STUDIO ......... 76 Using this unit as an external drive (Mass storage 78 Checking the connections....... 80 Connecting to a Macintosh computer 81 Others Menus 82 Recording menu 82 Playback menu 82 SETUP menu 84 LCD monitor displays 86 When recording 86 During playback 87 Messages 88 Troubleshooting 90 Cautions for use 96 Specifications 100 Optional...
... With a computer Software on the CD-ROM......... 70 End User License Agreement.. 71 Operating environment 72 Installing MotionSD STUDIO ... 74 Using MotionSD STUDIO ......... 76 Using this unit as an external drive (Mass storage 78 Checking the connections....... 80 Connecting to a Macintosh computer 81 Others Menus 82 Recording menu 82 Playback menu 82 SETUP menu 84 LCD monitor displays 86 When recording 86 During playback 87 Messages 88 Troubleshooting 90 Cautions for use 96 Specifications 100 Optional...
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Remaining battery capacity indication The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases. For example, the recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while recording. ●The recordable time shortens in the table are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of use. High Low Flashing (Charge battery.) 24 VQT1M21 The charging time shown in some environments (i.e., low temperatures, etc.), therefore it is...
Remaining battery capacity indication The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases. For example, the recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while recording. ●The recordable time shortens in the table are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of use. High Low Flashing (Charge battery.) 24 VQT1M21 The charging time shown in some environments (i.e., low temperatures, etc.), therefore it is...
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... -screen display Recording continues even if the LCD monitor is closed. 4 Stop recording. →[SETUP]→ [DISPLAY]→[OFF] Paused (green) The unit is still recording if [ ] is red. To reuse the unit, set [AUDIO REC] to 16:9 (widescreen). 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 to [MPEG]. (P.84) 34 VQT1M21 2 Recording Automatic recording (motion pictures) 1 Set...
... -screen display Recording continues even if the LCD monitor is closed. 4 Stop recording. →[SETUP]→ [DISPLAY]→[OFF] Paused (green) The unit is still recording if [ ] is red. To reuse the unit, set [AUDIO REC] to 16:9 (widescreen). 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 to [MPEG]. (P.84) 34 VQT1M21 2 Recording Automatic recording (motion pictures) 1 Set...
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Record motion picture with battery see (P.24) Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the SD card is erased.) 35 VQT1M21 Copy data onto a PC using MotionSD STUDIO, then format the SD card with this unit is set to [ ]) To change recording mode →[BASIC]→[REC MODE If recording stops • Recording may stop suddenly if an incompatible SD card has been inserted (P.20). • Even with usable SD cards, recording may be generated on playback screens in the following...
Record motion picture with battery see (P.24) Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the SD card is erased.) 35 VQT1M21 Copy data onto a PC using MotionSD STUDIO, then format the SD card with this unit is set to [ ]) To change recording mode →[BASIC]→[REC MODE If recording stops • Recording may stop suddenly if an incompatible SD card has been inserted (P.20). • Even with usable SD cards, recording may be generated on playback screens in the following...
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... functions used . Moreover, the mode does not work . ●Please adjust white balance first if using in other modes.) In addition, the motor noise can be manually adjusted. Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be further reduced by selecting manual focus. (P.44) • The zoom microphone [ ] and wind noise reduction [ ] do not work properly even when within range if multiple light sources are used with still pictures. ˎ To return to automatic adjustment Set...
... functions used . Moreover, the mode does not work . ●Please adjust white balance first if using in other modes.) In addition, the motor noise can be manually adjusted. Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be further reduced by selecting manual focus. (P.44) • The zoom microphone [ ] and wind noise reduction [ ] do not work properly even when within range if multiple light sources are used with still pictures. ˎ To return to automatic adjustment Set...
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... adjusting both shutter speed and brightness (iris and gain), adjust the shutter speed first. ●Interference may increase with faster shutter speeds (as sensitivity becomes lower and gain value rises automatically). ●Horizontal bands of light may change and flicker when recording in extremely bright locations. 6 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to automatic adjustment 48 VQT1M21 Such lighting conditions may affect coloring and brightness. ●In normal playback, image...
... adjusting both shutter speed and brightness (iris and gain), adjust the shutter speed first. ●Interference may increase with faster shutter speeds (as sensitivity becomes lower and gain value rises automatically). ●Horizontal bands of light may change and flicker when recording in extremely bright locations. 6 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to automatic adjustment 48 VQT1M21 Such lighting conditions may affect coloring and brightness. ●In normal playback, image...
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... cursor button. ●This unit complies with the SD-Video standard and can be played back. ●If the unit is running on the same day, they are recorded on battery power, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to display. To quit displaying thumbnails by date 1 Select [ ] in which [ ] appears cannot be played back. ●Some motion pictures of short recording time cannot be played back on other devices. ●...
... cursor button. ●This unit complies with the SD-Video standard and can be played back. ●If the unit is running on the same day, they are recorded on battery power, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to display. To quit displaying thumbnails by date 1 Select [ ] in which [ ] appears cannot be played back. ●Some motion pictures of short recording time cannot be played back on other devices. ●...
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... one. ●If images or audio are not output, check the following: • That the plugs on the AV cable are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the display settings of the TV. ●If the image stretched in the vertical direction on TVs of a 4:3 aspect ratio →[SETUP]→[TV ASPECT]→[4:3] 60 VQT1M21 For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV.
... one. ●If images or audio are not output, check the following: • That the plugs on the AV cable are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the display settings of the TV. ●If the image stretched in the vertical direction on TVs of a 4:3 aspect ratio →[SETUP]→[TV ASPECT]→[4:3] 60 VQT1M21 For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV.
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... cables except the supplied one. ●When copied motion pictures are copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. After ending recording on the recorder, stop playback from the unit (P.52) and start recording on a wide-screen TV, the image may be copied to TV video recorders and DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as they will go. In such case, see the operating instructions of the widescreen TV and set the mode dial to [ ]. Insert the plugs...
... cables except the supplied one. ●When copied motion pictures are copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. After ending recording on the recorder, stop playback from the unit (P.52) and start recording on a wide-screen TV, the image may be copied to TV video recorders and DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as they will go. In such case, see the operating instructions of the widescreen TV and set the mode dial to [ ]. Insert the plugs...
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... printer setting. 4×5 INCH: L size 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 connecting the unit directly to a printer that supports PictBridge. Make print settings. and returns to step . ●Still pictures recorded with this unit is complete, disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge]. Still pictures recorded with other devices...
... printer setting. 4×5 INCH: L size 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 connecting the unit directly to a printer that supports PictBridge. Make print settings. and returns to step . ●Still pictures recorded with this unit is complete, disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge]. Still pictures recorded with other devices...
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... time taken to be used , the number of December 2007) • DVD burner (VW-BN1ˎ) • Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner) ˎ Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is erased before using the VW-BN1 drive) Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Copying time Approx. 40 to 60 min. No further motion pictures or still pictures can be added to these discs. ●For the following, see the operating instructions...
... time taken to be used , the number of December 2007) • DVD burner (VW-BN1ˎ) • Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner) ˎ Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is erased before using the VW-BN1 drive) Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Copying time Approx. 40 to 60 min. No further motion pictures or still pictures can be added to these discs. ●For the following, see the operating instructions...
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... and saved on Windows computers. DirectX (For Windows 2000) To use MotionSD STUDIO, you use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF operating instructions. If this happens, contact the manufacturer of these applications. (Your computer must have Microsoft DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c. Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be attached to install. ●Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting...
... and saved on Windows computers. DirectX (For Windows 2000) To use MotionSD STUDIO, you use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF operating instructions. If this happens, contact the manufacturer of these applications. (Your computer must have Microsoft DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c. Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.3E This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be attached to install. ●Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting...
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... accidental deleting. Check composition for recording. PICT.QUALITY CLOCK SET SET WORLD TIME D.ZOOM EIS WIND CUT ZOOM MIC AUTO SLW SHTR SHTR EFFECT ASPECT FADE COLOR Set still picture quality. Apply zoom effect to specific scenes. Set aspect ratio for tilting. Reduce the wind noise. Change the fade color. Adjust shutter speed automatically. Make basic settings. 1 Others Menus Recording menu Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Set the date/time. Set the local date/time of travel destinations. Cancel out shutter sound. Playback menu Set the mode...
... accidental deleting. Check composition for recording. PICT.QUALITY CLOCK SET SET WORLD TIME D.ZOOM EIS WIND CUT ZOOM MIC AUTO SLW SHTR SHTR EFFECT ASPECT FADE COLOR Set still picture quality. Apply zoom effect to specific scenes. Set aspect ratio for tilting. Reduce the wind noise. Change the fade color. Adjust shutter speed automatically. Make basic settings. 1 Others Menus Recording menu Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Set the date/time. Set the local date/time of travel destinations. Cancel out shutter sound. Playback menu Set the mode...
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... usual. VQT1M21 1 Others Menus (cont.) 84 SETUP menu Item DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START POWER SAVE Purpose Display current information or settings on a connected TV. LCD SET TV ASPECT EXT. Display images at the time of the LCD monitor. Format SD cards. BEEP SOUND Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to be recorded on DVD discs using the AC adaptor •While connected to the unit (demonstration mode). Shut off power if the unit is shut off...
... usual. VQT1M21 1 Others Menus (cont.) 84 SETUP menu Item DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START POWER SAVE Purpose Display current information or settings on a connected TV. LCD SET TV ASPECT EXT. Display images at the time of the LCD monitor. Format SD cards. BEEP SOUND Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to be recorded on DVD discs using the AC adaptor •While connected to the unit (demonstration mode). Shut off power if the unit is shut off...
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... When recording Motion picture recording display // / / / / // / Recording mode (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 (P.39) Wind noise reduction (P.51) Aspect ratio (P.34) Image stabilizer (P.39) Backlight compensation (P.42) Zoom magnification indication (P.38) No SD card is inserted/ unusable card MagicPix (P.43) / Fade color (P.41...
... When recording Motion picture recording display // / / / / // / Recording mode (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 (P.39) Wind noise reduction (P.51) Aspect ratio (P.34) Image stabilizer (P.39) Backlight compensation (P.42) Zoom magnification indication (P.38) No SD card is inserted/ unusable card MagicPix (P.43) / Fade color (P.41...
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... 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 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10 % to 80 % Refer to a depth of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)" IP5X. 100...
... 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 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10 % to 80 % Refer to a depth of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)" IP5X. 100...
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... Audio rec 34, 84, 94 Auto focus 33, 44 Auto slow shutter 39 B Backlight 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 DirectX 70 DPOF setting 59 Dubbing 61, 64 DVD burner 64-69 F Fade 41 Format Card 58 Frame-by-frame playback 54 G Gain 49 Guideline 51 H Help mode 41 I Image stabilizer function 39 Initial setting 84 Iris 49 L Language 31 LCD...
... Audio rec 34, 84, 94 Auto focus 33, 44 Auto slow shutter 39 B Backlight 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 DirectX 70 DPOF setting 59 Dubbing 61, 64 DVD burner 64-69 F Fade 41 Format Card 58 Frame-by-frame playback 54 G Gain 49 Guideline 51 H Help mode 41 I Image stabilizer function 39 Initial setting 84 Iris 49 L Language 31 LCD...