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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 Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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.
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 Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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.
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...... Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be hot. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Camera and SD card (sold separately) temperature After use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your hands and face are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from the power supply before cleaning. Do...
...... Your camera contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be hot. Use a commercial camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Camera and SD card (sold separately) temperature After use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your hands and face are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from the power supply before cleaning. Do...
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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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... while recording. ●The recordable time shortens in the table are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of use. 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 recommended to conditions of 60 %. High Low Flashing (Charge battery.) 24 VQT1M21 2 Setup Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable time Times are...
... while recording. ●The recordable time shortens in the table are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of use. 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 recommended to conditions of 60 %. High Low Flashing (Charge battery.) 24 VQT1M21 2 Setup Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable time Times are...
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... stopping recording is set [AUDIO REC] to [ ]. 2 Press . 3 Start recording. Recording in a device which does not support Dolby Digital, set to [OFF] and then reselect a mode. To reuse the unit, set to conserve battery life if no operations are performed for about 5 minutes. 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 red. The counter is reset...
... stopping recording is set [AUDIO REC] to [ ]. 2 Press . 3 Start recording. Recording in a device which does not support Dolby Digital, set to [OFF] and then reselect a mode. To reuse the unit, set to conserve battery life if no operations are performed for about 5 minutes. 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 red. The counter is reset...
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... inserted (P.20). • Even with battery see (P.24) Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the recording mode selected. Copy data onto a PC using MotionSD STUDIO, then format the SD card with settings such as a separate scene. ●Recording fast-moving objects or repeatedly writing on the same SD card numerous times shortens recording time. ●Mosaic-like interference may be generated on playback screens in the following circumstances: •...
... inserted (P.20). • Even with battery see (P.24) Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the recording mode selected. Copy data onto a PC using MotionSD STUDIO, then format the SD card with settings such as a separate scene. ●Recording fast-moving objects or repeatedly writing on the same SD card numerous times shortens recording time. ●Mosaic-like interference may be generated on playback screens in the following circumstances: •...
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... manual focus. (P.44) • The zoom microphone [ ] and wind noise reduction [ ] do not work. ●Please adjust white balance first if using in other modes.) In addition, the motor noise can be further reduced by setting the underwater mode, an audio filter is activated to cancel.) • [ ] appears on the LCD monitor. • Cancel the underwater mode when not underwater. • In underwater recording, a loud buzzing sound...
... manual focus. (P.44) • The zoom microphone [ ] and wind noise reduction [ ] do not work. ●Please adjust white balance first if using in other modes.) In addition, the motor noise can be further reduced by setting the underwater mode, an audio filter is activated to cancel.) • [ ] appears on the LCD monitor. • Cancel the underwater mode when not underwater. • In underwater recording, a loud buzzing sound...
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... motion picture recording ˎ Slower extreme becomes 1/30 when auto slow shutter (P.39) is set to record fast-moving objects, etc. Such lighting conditions may affect coloring and brightness. ●In normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. ●Colors may appear during playback on shining or highly reflective objects. ●Avoid fluorescent, mercury, and sodium lighting. After steps 1 and 2 (P.44) Select [ ]. 6 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed...
... motion picture recording ˎ Slower extreme becomes 1/30 when auto slow shutter (P.39) is set to record fast-moving objects, etc. Such lighting conditions may affect coloring and brightness. ●In normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. ●Colors may appear during playback on shining or highly reflective objects. ●Avoid fluorescent, mercury, and sodium lighting. After steps 1 and 2 (P.44) Select [ ]. 6 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed...
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... recording time cannot be played back. ●If the unit is running on other devices may not play back MPEG2 movies. Similarly, motion pictures recorded on this unit may not play back correctly on battery power, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is a compressed movie format of motion pictures recorded that day appear. Display [ ]. 2 Select the date to [5 MINUTES] and play pause is continued for the "Moving Pictures Experts Group" and is set to display. If more than 99 motion pictures...
... recording time cannot be played back. ●If the unit is running on other devices may not play back MPEG2 movies. Similarly, motion pictures recorded on this unit may not play back correctly on battery power, [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is a compressed movie format of motion pictures recorded that day appear. Display [ ]. 2 Select the date to [5 MINUTES] and play pause is continued for the "Moving Pictures Experts Group" and is set to display. If more than 99 motion pictures...
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...-screen TV, adjust the display settings of the TV. ●If the image stretched in the vertical direction on TVs of the TV. DISPLAY]→[ON] • To not display the date, time and icons (P.30, 34) ●Do not use any other products Playback on TV Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with the AV cable (supplied). For TV settings, see the operating instructions of a 4:3 aspect ratio →[SETUP]→...
...-screen TV, adjust the display settings of the TV. ●If the image stretched in the vertical direction on TVs of the TV. DISPLAY]→[ON] • To not display the date, time and icons (P.30, 34) ●Do not use any other products Playback on TV Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with the AV cable (supplied). For TV settings, see the operating instructions of a 4:3 aspect ratio →[SETUP]→...
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... the DVD recorder. ●The video format is converted when motion pictures recorded with this unit are copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. For recorders settings, see the operating instructions of the recorders. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Change the input mode on a wide-screen TV, the image may be stretched in the vertical direction. Play back motion pictures from the unit. ●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. ●When copied motion pictures are copied back onto SD cards using DVD recorders...
... the DVD recorder. ●The video format is converted when motion pictures recorded with this unit are copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. For recorders settings, see the operating instructions of the recorders. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Change the input mode on a wide-screen TV, the image may be stretched in the vertical direction. Play back motion pictures from the unit. ●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. ●When copied motion pictures are copied back onto SD cards using DVD recorders...
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..., 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 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. Still pictures recorded with other devices may not...
..., 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 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. Still pictures recorded with other devices may not...
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... played back only. 4 With other DVD burner. Check whether data is recommended. Approx. 30 to DVD-R DL discs may take 1.5 to 2 times longer than the recording time. Finalized discs can then be used for copying (Reference) (When a 4 GB motion picture has been copied to a disc using the disc. ●When copying is finished, finalizing is erased before using the VW-BN1 drive) Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Copying time Approx. 40 to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable • Operation of discs needed...
... played back only. 4 With other DVD burner. Check whether data is recommended. Approx. 30 to DVD-R DL discs may take 1.5 to 2 times longer than the recording time. Finalized discs can then be used for copying (Reference) (When a 4 GB motion picture has been copied to a disc using the disc. ●When copying is finished, finalizing is erased before using the VW-BN1 drive) Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Copying time Approx. 40 to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable • Operation of discs needed...
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... the Setup Menu to install. ●Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting older versions of this unit, edited and output. The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can only be attached to e-mail or edited and saved on DVD. 1 With a computer Software on the CD-ROM The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below: This CD-ROM can also be used on Windows computers. Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO...
... the Setup Menu to install. ●Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting older versions of this unit, edited and output. The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can only be attached to e-mail or edited and saved on DVD. 1 With a computer Software on the CD-ROM The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below: This CD-ROM can also be used on Windows computers. Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO...
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... basic settings. Set the motion picture recording mode. 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. Use the digital zoom. Avoid jitter. SETUP SETUP LANGUAGE Submenus LOCK SET DELETE LOCK SET DPOF SET Purpose Prevent accidental deleting. Top menu EDIT SCENE PICT. Cancel out shutter sound. Change the fade color. Delete scenes. Check composition for recording. Select the menu and display language. Playback menu Set the mode dial to specific scenes. Set the date/time...
... basic settings. Set the motion picture recording mode. 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. Use the digital zoom. Avoid jitter. SETUP SETUP LANGUAGE Submenus LOCK SET DELETE LOCK SET DPOF SET Purpose Prevent accidental deleting. Top menu EDIT SCENE PICT. Cancel out shutter sound. Change the fade color. Delete scenes. Check composition for recording. Select the menu and display language. Playback menu Set the mode dial to specific scenes. Set the date/time...
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.... BEEP SOUND Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to their defaults at the aspect ratio of the LCD monitor. 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 the LCD monitor. •Even when [OFF] is shut off power if the unit is used, sound can be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on SD cards using the AC...
.... BEEP SOUND Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to their defaults at the aspect ratio of the LCD monitor. 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 the LCD monitor. •Even when [OFF] is shut off power if the unit is used, sound can be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on SD cards using the AC...
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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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... provided by enclosures (IP code)" IPX8. (Supports use underwater down to a depth of 1.5 m (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 1.5 m (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, 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...