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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

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VQT2A17
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© Panasonic Corporation 2009

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:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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.

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Summary of Contents for SDR-SW21

Page 1: ...español está incluida VQT2A17 For USA and Puerto Rico 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 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 c...

Page 2: ...ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE ACCESSORIES AC ADAPTOR AC CABLE BATTERY PACK SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THEM USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION D...

Page 3: ...iver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications...

Page 4: ...grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the ma...

Page 5: ... 110 V and 240 V But In the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration When connecting 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 Contact an el...

Page 6: ...ATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the SD card and inside the unit DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE STORAGE OF YOUR CAMERA Store and handle your camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your camera contains a sensitive pick up device which could be dam...

Page 7: ...n shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned IMPORTANT Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have record...

Page 8: ...utomatic recording motion pictures 34 Recording mode and recording times 35 Automatic recording still pictures 36 Picture quality 37 Zoom avoid jitter maintain picture brightness in dark locations 38 Recording in WEB Mode 40 Recording for posting videos on YouTube WEB Mode 40 Other recording options 42 Fade in Fade out 43 Backlight compensation function 44 Self timer 44 Soft Skin Mode 45 MagicPix ...

Page 9: ...6 Using DVD burners sold separately 68 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 Mass storage 84 Checking the connections 86 Connecting to a Macintosh computer 87 Others Menus 88 Recording menu 88 Playback menu 88 SETUP...

Page 10: ... Close the card battery door Close the door and turn the flap clockwise to the locking position and then push the flap back flat 1 Set the mode dial to OFF 5 Connect the AC adaptor supplied To AC outlet AC cable Charging Press until hearing lever lock Lever Inserting SD cards sold separately Place label upwards Slide straight in until hearing card catch Small gap here AC adaptor ...

Page 11: ...ings To change numerical values 4 Enter the date and time This procedure is for setting the date and time the very first time For the setting procedure for the second and subsequent times P 30 Status indicator Flashing red Charging in progress Off Charging complete Setting the date and time Lift the flap upright and turn it counter clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the cover ...

Page 12: ...12 VQT2A17 Quick guide cont 1 Set to 2 Start recording 3 Stop recording 1 Set to 2 Take picture Motion pictures Still pictures Recording The display and menu language can be changed LANGUAGE ...

Page 13: ...eshow start pause Return to step 2 Next Back Motion pictures Still pictures Playback Deleting pictures 1 Set to 2 Select and enter the picture to view Play Pause Return to step 2 Next Back 1 During playback LCD monitor display in motion picture viewing 2 Select YES ...

Page 14: ...SFT0771 Audio video output terminal A V P 64 65 USB terminal P 66 69 80 DC input terminal DC IN 5 0 V P 23 Battery slot BATT P 22 Card slot SD CARD P 25 Card access lamp ACCESS P 25 33 Card Battery door lock P 17 22 25 Card Battery door P 17 22 25 Tripod mounting hole For tripod sold separately mounting instructions see the user s guide for the tripod With some tripods the card battery door cannot...

Page 15: ... 36 Still picture playback P 59 Power OFF P 26 Status indicator P 23 26 27 Record button P 34 36 Strap fixture P 16 Menu button MENU P 28 Cursor buttons P 29 Delete button P 60 Manual button MANUAL AF MF P 48 Sub record button P 32 Same as record button Lens Microphone built in stereo White balance sensor P 32 n Auto button AUTO P 34 Drain port P 19 Terminal cover lock P 17 23 Terminal cover P 17 ...

Page 16: ...s the unit from sinking when it is accidentally dropped into water Cleaning the float after use P 19 Attach the float here Using the LCD monitor Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording Open the LCD monitor Adjust the angle Hold to open Up to 90 Up to 90 Opening the LCD monitor beyond the mechanical limit or turning it more than 90 may allow water to enter and damage the mechanism B...

Page 17: ...it in locations where the temperature exceeds 40 C 104 F such as places exposed to strong sunlight car interiors on hot days or locations near heating equipment in particular for extended periods of time Doing so could degrade its waterproof performance The waterproof performance of the unit cannot be guaranteed if it is exposed to impacts such as being bumped or dropped If the unit is deformed by...

Page 18: ... range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F do not however use it continuously underwater for more than 30 minutes Before using the unit again underwater wipe off the moisture using a lint free cloth and allow the unit to dry thoroughly in a well ventilated location Do not jump or dive into the water while holding the unit or subject the unit to impacts while in the water Doing so may cause water to leak ...

Page 19: ...plashed or sprayed with detergent soap water from a hot spring bath salts suntan oil sun screen lotion or chemicals wipe off the droplets immediately After rinsing off the unit leave it to dry thoroughly in a well ventilated shady location with its water drain holes facing down If the inside of the unit is not dry water may emerge from the water drain holes Microphone and speaker If water droplets...

Page 20: ...timedia 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 SD cards motion picture recording may stop during use SD Memory Card SD SDHC Memory Card High Speed Class 2 Class 4 Class 6 256 MB RP SDH256 RP SDR256 512 MB RP SDK512 RP...

Page 21: ...for which Class 2 or higher SD cards are recommended such as this unit Precautions in handling Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card Also prevent dirt water and foreign matter from adhering to terminals Do not leave cards in the following areas Where exposed to direct sunlight Humid or dusty places Near heaters or other sources of heat Where subjected to sharp temperature changes cond...

Page 22: ...e unit and charge it Do not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with other devices Also do not use the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with this unit Setup 1 Charging Lever 1 Set the mode dial to OFF The unit runs on AC power status indicator lit red and the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set to any position other than OFF 2 Open the card battery door Lift the ...

Page 23: ...hes rapidly at approx 0 25 seconds intervals The battery cannot be charged Try doing the following Remove and reinsert the battery and try recharging the battery The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high low therefore wait until the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery If battery charging still does not commence contact your dealer F...

Page 24: ... the recordable time shortens when the POWER LCD setting is on while recording The recordable time shortens in some environments i e low temperatures etc therefore it is recommended to charge a spare battery Remaining battery capacity indication The battery indication changes as the remaining battery power decreases High Low Flashing Charge battery It has been found that counterfeit battery packs ...

Page 25: ...ery 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 2 Insert Remove the SD card To insert Face the label upwards and slide the card in straight until hearing it catch To remove Press the center of the SD card a...

Page 26: ...rompting 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 Status indicator When power is ON Lit red When selecting When power is OFF Off Turning power ON OFF from the LCD monitor When or is selected power turns ON when the LCD monitor is opened and OFF when it is closed During motion picture recording power doe...

Page 27: ...T is ON at the time of purchase The quick start standby is canceled and power shuts OFF status indicator out in the following situations When Quick Start Standby Mode continues for more 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 start has been in...

Page 28: ... for and modes 3 Enter the top menu or 4 Select a submenu 5 Enter the selected submenu or Setup 5 Setting from the menu changing the display language To return to the previous screen To quit an operation halfway through The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback For menu items P 88 Menu List ...

Page 29: ...sor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or thumbnail displays Upwards Downwards Left Right To move the cursor The cursor moves in the direction of the respective cursor buttons when pressed Pressing the center enters the selection The cursor buttons are used to select functions execute operations and make menu settings 8 Close the menu Changing the display language The display and ...

Page 30: ...te and time displays To change the date and time display To change an item SETUP DATE TIME OFF Date and time are not displayed D T Date and time are displayed DATE Only the date is displayed To change the date format SETUP DATE FORMAT Format indication Appearance on LCD monitor Y M D 2009 DEC 15 M D Y DEC 15 2009 D M Y 15 DEC 2009 Setting the date and time Before recording check that the date and ...

Page 31: ...ry 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 recorded images For setting from the menu P 28 1 Select the desired menu If the LCD monitor is hard to see in bright places POWER LCD Brighten the entire LCD monitor SETUP POWER LCD Normal brightness The LCD monitor brightens...

Page 32: ...e to body White balance sensor Microphone Basic stance Taking pictures underwater This unit can take pictures underwater to depths of 2 0 m 6 5 feet max 30 minutes duration To take pictures underwater press and hold the UNDERWATER button so as to set the Underwater Mode Coloring and audio recording are adapted for underwater environments P 51 Before taking pictures underwater read IMPORTANT Waterp...

Page 33: ... dial Shaking or impacting the unit Disconnecting the USB cable Card access lamp Card battery door Note Recording can be done in two ways Automatic recording or Manual recording Automatic recording motion still pictures This is the default setting at the time of purchase To set coloring focus and brightness automatically See P 34 37 Manual recording motion still pictures Manually adjust settings s...

Page 34: ... dial to OFF and then reselect a mode To prevent power from shutting OFF automatically P 90 ECONOMY The interval between starting and stopping recording is recorded as one single scene The counter is reset to 0h00m00s after each scene At the time when the unit is purchased the Audio Recording Mode is set to DOLBY For playback in a device which does not support Dolby Digital set AUDIO REC to MPEG P...

Page 35: ...2 GB 6 h 40 min 13 h 20 min 26 h 40 min If a single scene exceeds 4 GB during motion picture recording recording continues 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 Complicated pictures in background The unit is moved ...

Page 36: ...g flashes red when zero Focus is aligned to object in center of shot Sound is not recorded Recorded still pictures are referred to as scenes with this unit To remove shutter sound ADVANCED SHTR EFFECT OFF To remove on screen display SETUP DISPLAY OFF Recording 3 Automatic recording still pictures ...

Page 37: ...640 4 GB 27150 54290 6 GB 41280 82560 8 GB 55260 99999 12 GB 83350 99999 16 GB 99999 99999 32 GB 99999 99999 This unit can record only up to 99 999 still pictures in these SD cards Pictures taken with the setting may take on a mosaic like effect for certain objects Depending on the object the number of pictures that may be recorded may vary if a mixture of and settings have been used To change pic...

Page 38: ...nlarge objects by a maximum of 700 times Cannot be used during still picture recording ADVANCED D ZOOM OFF No digital zoom 25x Up to maximum of 25x 700x Up to maximum of 700x Picture quality will be reduced by the same factor as the zoom ratio is increased by The digital zoom range is displayed in blue in the zoom bar on the LCD monitor Release zoom button quietly any sounds may be recorded The im...

Page 39: ...Maintain brightness in dark locations auto slow shutter Shutter speed is automatically slowed in dark places in order to brighten captured images ADVANCED AUTO SLW SHTR ON Default setting at the time of purchase is ON When ON shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1 30 and 1 350 When OFF shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1 60 and 1 350 When ON shutter speed is automatically ...

Page 40: ...celed when the unit s power is turned off Remaining recordable time In WEB Mode the remaining recordable time is displayed 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 R...

Page 41: ...ounted 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 canceled ...

Page 42: ...on only 46 Fade in fade out function only 43 White balance 50 Self timer recording only 44 Brightness iris gain 53 Help Mode 43 Shutter speed 52 MagicPix function only 45 Manual focus adjustment 48 Soft Skin Mode 45 To hide operation icons During motion picture recording 1 2NEXT 2 2NEXT 3 3NEXT 4 4NEXT During still picture recording 1 2NEXT 2 2NEXT 3 3NEXT 4 4NEXT In automatic recording For Manual...

Page 43: ...ain cancels setting Start recording Stop recording Cannot be used during still picture recording Thumbnail can be either black or white Setting is canceled after recording is stopped or power is switched off To change the fade in and fade out image color to black or white ADVANCED FADE COLOR WHITE BLACK View explanations of functions during automatic recording Help Mode Select in step 1 on the pre...

Page 44: ...etting Shutting off the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting Self timer Still pictures may be taken using the self timer Display operation icons Select 1 2NEXT 1 2NEXT Selecting again cancels setting Take picture Picture is taken approx 10 seconds after begins to flash To quit halfway through Cannot be used during motion recording Setting is canceled once picture is taken or power i...

Page 45: ...insufficient brightness The setting is not canceled even when power is shut OFF or the mode dial is rotated MagicPix function Colors can be brought out even in dark locations brightness of at least 2 lx Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed Display operation icons Select 2 2NEXT 2 2NEXT Selecting again cancels setting Cannot be used during still picture recording Normally invisible spots...

Page 46: ...sition it securely Economy Mode is not available Select the icon again to cancel the function The function is released if recording is not started within 3 hours after the function is set Start recording The beep sound does not sound The PRE REC function setting is released when recording is started To use the function again set it again Cannot be used during still picture recording The PRE REC fu...

Page 47: ...ossible to set the PRE REC function when less than one minute is left for recording pictures When recording has been started 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 possibl...

Page 48: ...rd in the following situations Mixture of close and distant objects Objects behind unclear glass Bright peripheral lights Dark locations Fast moving objects Objects with little contrast After steps 1 and 2 Display MF Adjust focus 4 4NEXT MF displayed 4 4NEXT Focuses adjusted on wide angle settings may become unaligned when zooming in Focuses adjusted when zoomed in will be unaffected when zooming ...

Page 49: ... appear during playback on shiny or highly reflective objects This function may not work if lighting is insufficient flashes Screen may flicker if using indoors Portrait Blurs background to make people stand out Screen may flicker if using indoors Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly reflective objects Low light Brightens dark scenes such as evening skies May not f...

Page 50: ...logen lighting Outdoor In bright outdoor conditions Set manually see below When ideal results cannot be produced with modes Mercury lighting sodium lighting fluorescent lighting hotel lighting spotlights sunsets sunrises etc Setting manually Set colors based on white objects within the required lighting environment Set to Fill the entire display with white subject and begin making setting BACK BAC...

Page 51: ...cording a loud buzzing sound made by the unit s motor will be heard but by setting the Underwater Mode an audio filter is activated to reduce the motor noise The sound quality in the Underwater Mode will differ from what is heard in other modes In addition the motor noise can be further reduced by selecting manual focus P 48 The zoom microphone and wind noise reduction do not work When out of rang...

Page 52: ...r speed adjustment range When 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 Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly reflective objects Avoid fluorescent mercury and sodium lighting Such lighting conditions may ...

Page 53: ...ensitivity settings if location is too bright or too dark After steps 1 and 2 P 48 Select Adjust brightness 3 3NEXT BACK IRIS Darker IRIS Brighter Darker Brighter Iris adjustment Iris gain value adjustment range Gain adjustment CLOSE F16 F2 0 OPEN 0 dB 18 dB Depending on the zoom magnification some iris values F number may not be displayed Interference will increase as gain value is raised To retu...

Page 54: ...OME LOCATION appears on the LCD monitor and proceed to step in Setting home city and region Setting home city and region Select HOME Set your home city and region Current time City region name Difference from Greenwich Mean Time To set summer time The clock advances by 1 hour Press again to cancel Close the menu Setting the city and region of your travel destination Select DESTINATION Set city and...

Page 55: ...e time indication Restoring local date and time after returning home Perform step in Setting home city and region P 54 Close 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 reducti...

Page 56: ...and press the center of the cursor button 3 Enter the picture to view Volume adjustment To fast forward rewind While pressed and held only the Scene No changes rapidly Release the cursor button when the desired Scene No appears To adjust the volume T side Increases the volume W side Decreases the volume Audio is output only during normal playback The volume display appears on the LCD monitor while...

Page 57: ...be played back If the unit is running on battery power ECONOMY P 90 is set to 5 MINUTES and play pause is continued for 5 minutes the power shuts off The power does not shut off when the LCD monitor is closed The time and date is recorded when the record button is pressed When using the PRE REC function the displayed time and date for thumbnail images or playback images will be a few seconds later...

Page 58: ...motion playback in reverse Press and hold for slow motion playback in the forward direction The slow motion speed is one fifth normal speed Frame by frame playback While playback is paused Returns to normal playback Press to return one frame Press to advance one frame Resuming the previous playback If playback was stopped halfway through a motion picture it can be resumed from the point where it w...

Page 59: ...et to 5 MINUTES and play pause is continued for 5 minutes the power shuts off The power does not shut off when the LCD monitor is closed Do not rotate the mode dial during slideshows Playback 2 Viewing still pictures Recorded still pictures scenes can be played back on the unit Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed card access lamp lit To fast forward rewind While pressed and held o...

Page 60: ...d by selecting from the menu DELETE under EDIT SCENE P 88 Pictures that cannot be played back such as thumbnails appearing with a cannot be deleted Non JPEG still pictures recorded with other devices may be deleted When pictures recorded on other devices are deleted related information such as management information may be deleted as well When DCF pictures are deleted all related information such ...

Page 61: ...Select SELECT Select the pictures to delete A red frame appears around the selected pictures Selecting a picture a second time deselects it from deletion Up to 50 pictures can be selected at a time Delete the selected pictures When the message appears select YES To delete other pictures repeat steps End deleting To cancel deletion halfway through Pictures that were already deleted before the delet...

Page 62: ...cards All data including locked pictures are deleted and cannot be restored when SD cards are formatted Save important data on a PC ahead of time using the VideoCam Suite etc Make settings from the menus P 28 SETUP FORMAT CARD YES When the message appears select YES End formatting Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor Do not shut off power or open the card battery door while formatt...

Page 63: ...EL ALL When the message appears select YES Make settings from the menus P 28 PICT SETUP DPOF SET SET Select the still pictures to print Set the number of copies Number of copies Up to 999 Set 0 to not print the picture End setting Up to 999 still pictures can be selected by repeating steps and You cannot add the recording date to pictures for printing DPOF settings made on other devices may not be...

Page 64: ...n on TV SETUP EXT DISPLAY ON To not display the date time and other icons P 30 34 Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one If images or audio are not output check the following That the plugs on the AV cable are inserted into terminal as far as they can go That the plugs on the AV cable are connected to the correct terminals That input settings and the selected input channel of the T...

Page 65: ...ion pictures are played back on a wide screen TV the image may be stretched in the vertical direction In such cases see the operating instructions of the recorder Also see the operating instructions of the wide screen TV and set aspect ratio to 16 9 full Copying dubbing pictures using DVD recorders with SD card slot By inserting SD cards recorded on this unit into DVD recorders with an SD card slo...

Page 66: ... to select up to 8 still pictures for printing Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables Connect the unit directly to the printer without going through a USB hub For paper size and print quality etc check printer settings Avoid the following operations during printing Otherwise pictures will not print correctly Disconnecting the U...

Page 67: ...cannot be selected PRINT YES When printing is complete disconnect the USB cable supplied and exit PictBridge To cancel printing A confirmation message appears YES Cancels print settings and returns to step NO Saves print settings made in steps and returns to step Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed DPOF settings P 63 cannot be used while this unit is directly connected to...

Page 68: ...cally Finalized discs can be played back only No further motion pictures or still pictures can then be added to these discs For the following see the operating instructions of the DVD burner Recommended discs and disc handling Connections to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable Operation of the DVD burner itself Time required for copying Reference When a 4 GB motion picture has been ...

Page 69: ...ner sold separately Operation is not guaranteed with other cables Connect the unit directly to the DVD burner without going through a USB hub Ensure without fail that only the AC adaptors designed solely to be used with 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...

Page 70: ...LL SCENES or ADDED SCENES ALL SCENES All the motion pictures are copied ADDED SCENES Motion pictures additionally recorded after copying using DVD COPY ones for which is not indicated are copied onto another disc Select YES The number of discs required for the copying is displayed If two or more discs are required change over the discs as instructed by the displayed messages Hereafter operate the ...

Page 71: ... appears When pressed a confirmation message appears Copying begins Select YES and operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages To cancel copying Press The DVD BURNER display now returns Repeat step to select multiple motion pictures Up to 50 motion picture scenes can be selected at a time when SELECT SCENES is selected and up to 50 days of motion pictures when SELECT DATE is selected ...

Page 72: ...t disc The recording date for scenes or files copied to a disc using the DVD burner with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied 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 DVD burner It may not be possible to copy data which has bee...

Page 73: ...display now returns When discs containing motion pictures and still pictures copied from other devices are played back from the unit only the motion pictures are played back It may not be possible to play back the discs which have been recorded by other units Exiting Display the DVD BURNER display P 69 Remove the disc from the DVD burner Disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable Deleting copied ...

Page 74: ...m Suite 2 0 This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired from this unit edited and output The 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...

Page 75: ... it on more than one computer Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Panasonic or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s r...

Page 76: ...disk drive Necessary software Windows Vista Microsoft DirectX 10 preinstalled in Windows Vista Microsoft DirectX 10 1 preinstalled in Windows Vista SP1 Windows XP 2000 Microsoft DirectX 9 0c preinstalled in Windows XP SP2 Installing the software on a computer that is not compatible with these versions DirectX may cause the computer to stop operating normally If you are unsure if your PC is compati...

Page 77: ...ted or operated properly This software can only handle images 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 compatible preinstalled with the OS below OS Mi...

Page 78: ... region where you live and click Next Check the message prompting you to confirm and click YES If you cannot select your country or region click NTSC Area Click Install and follow the directions appearing on the screen to complete the installation If the installation is interrupted halfway through the software may not operate properly If using Windows 2000 Microsoft DirectX 9 0c must be installed ...

Page 79: ...n the task tray If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically Double click the CD ROM icon containing the CD ROM drive in Computer My Computer Uninstalling the software For Windows Vista From the Start menu select Control Panel Programs Uninstall a Program For Windows 2000 or XP Click Start Settings Add or Remove Programs Applications in the Control Panel Select VideoCam Suite 2 0 and click Un...

Page 80: ...le supplied Insert the plugs as 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 any other USB cables except the supplied one Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables Do not disconnect the USB cable or shut off the power while the card access lamp is lit The first time the unit is connected to the ...

Page 81: ...o possible by selecting Start All Programs Panasonic VideoCam Suite 2 0 VideoCam Suite First startup A window is displayed containing the licence agreement Read the agreement carefully before continuing From the Start menu select All Programs Panasonic VideoCam Suite 2 0 Read this before starting and then read the supplemental explanations and new information Closing VideoCam Suite Click or The Si...

Page 82: ...d in WEB Mode are displayed as thumbnails 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 YouTube Enter your YouTube user name and password Click Upload A message prompting you to check the copyrights of the contents is displayed Check the contents enter a check and click OK For further details on operation ...

Page 83: ...e supplied with the unit The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up and the video clips you have recorded in WEB Mode are displayed as thumbnails Concerning uploading to YouTube Because YouTube services and specifications are subject to change operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future Available services and screens are subject to change without notice These service...

Page 84: ...nal drive When this unit is connected to the computer CAM_SD appears in My Computer The SD card appears as an external drive E drive etc in Windows Explorer While the computer is accessing the SD card of this unit appears at the bottom right of the unit s LCD monitor Disconnecting the unit Click the or icon on the task bar Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device When the disconnection confirma...

Page 85: ...information on still pictures Motion pictures Max 99 taken in mode Do not move rename delete compress format or perform other operations to the motion 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 playe...

Page 86: ...ppears halfway through click the Continue button When the driver is recognized USB Mass Storage Device appears in Universal Serial Bus controllers The display differs according to the type of computer When the driver is not recognized or Unknown device appears in Universal Serial Bus controllers or Other devices Try the following Method 1 Turn off the unit and your computer once and turn on again ...

Page 87: ...ng still pictures to computers Double click the NO_NAME or Untitled icon on the desktop The still pictures are in the 100CDPFP folder inside the DCIM folder Drag and drop the still pictures to copy onto the computer Disconnecting the unit Drag and drop the NO_NAME or Untitled icon to the Trash Disconnect the USB cable supplied from the computer Apple Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks ...

Page 88: ...Avoid jitter WIND CUT Reduce the wind noise ZOOM MIC Apply zoom effect to sounds AUTO SLW SHTR Adjust shutter speed automatically SHTR EFFECT Cancel out shutter sound ASPECT Set aspect ratio for recording FADE COLOR Change the fade color SETUP Make basic settings LANGUAGE Select the menu and display language Playback menu Set the mode dial to or Top menu Submenus Purpose EDIT SCENE LOCK SET Preven...

Page 89: ...s Notices Mode Page OFF 49 OFF ON 55 35 37 YES NO 30 YES NO 54 OFF 25x 700x 38 OFF ON 39 OFF ON 55 OFF ON 39 OFF ON 39 OFF ON 36 4 3 16 9 34 WHITE BLACK 43 For details on the SETUP menu P 90 English Français Español 29 Settings Notices Mode Page YES NO 62 ALL SELECT COPIED NO 60 73 YES NO 62 CANCEL ALL SET NO 63 For details on the SETUP menu P 90 English Français Español 29 ...

Page 90: ... operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep When ON Beep When recording starts or power is turned on When a computer or printer is recognized Beep Beep When recording stops or power is shut off Beep Beep Beep Beep 4 times consecutively If an error that prevents recording occurs etc Check the message P 94 that appears on the LCD monitor POWER LCD Brighten the LCD moni...

Page 91: ...tion 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 34 100 OFF ON is automatically selected when the AC adaptor is used 31 YES NO 31 4 3 16 9 64 OFF ON When the power has been turned on with the mode dial se...

Page 92: ...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 Manual focus P 48 White balance P 50 Shutter speed P 52 F number P 53 Gain value P 53 No SD card is inserted unusable card PRE REC function P 46 MagicPix P 45 Fade color P 43 World time P 54 Date P 30 Time P 30 ...

Page 93: ...cture sizes from the size shown above Play mode All scenes on the media displayed P 57 Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed P 57 Scene number P 56 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 Volume adjustment P 56 DPOF already set P 63 Locked P 62 Scene number P 59 St...

Page 94: ...es or numbers of scenes for the date has reached the maximum Either delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new card P 60 SCENE NUMBER IS FULL CANNOT RECORD THE NUMBER OF PROGRAM IS FULL Attention for waterproof Remove any foreign objects from inside the card door before closing Check the card battery door Attention for waterproof max 6 5ft 2m depth 30 min all covers are properly locked clean inside...

Page 95: ...er to the unit cannot be shut off while it is connected to a computer CARD ERROR HAS OCCURRED TO REPAIR THE CARD 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 adaptor Depending on the error it may take time to repair the data NOW REPAIRING DATA DO NOT REMOVE CARD The data has been r...

Page 96: ... Is the battery sufficiently charged Is the unit being used in low temperatures The battery is affected by ambient temperature In cold places battery availability shortens Is the battery at the end of its service life If the battery lasts only a short while when fully charged it has reached the end of its service life The battery is swollen The lithium ion battery used with this unit may swell if ...

Page 97: ...s the card 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 card on which data has been written many times Copy the data to a computer then format the SD card on this unit Formatting deletes all data on the SD card Still pictures come out like mosaics When PICT QUALITY is set to an...

Page 98: ...ons Set TV ASPECT to match the connected TV P 64 Data cannot be deleted Is the scene locked Unlock the scene P 62 Scenes whose thumbnails have a cannot be deleted If the data is unnecessary format the SD card P 62 Formatting deletes all data on the SD card Is the SD card write protected P 21 Images on the SD card do not look normal The scene may be damaged Scenes can be damaged by static electrici...

Page 99: ...ed SD cards in the device s operating instructions The computer does not recognize the unit even when connected with USB cable While the menu appears on the LCD monitor the USB function screen does not appear even if the USB cable is connected Close the menu then connect the USB cable Is the AC adaptor connected If the computer has multiple USB terminals try using another terminal Check the operat...

Page 100: ... not output for a motion picture copied with a DVD burner If AUDIO REC P 90 is set to MPEG for recording audio may not be output with some playback devices Set to DOLBY when recording The PDF file of the VideoCam Suite operating instructions does not open Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later installed on the computer Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 ...

Page 101: ...mpensation While setting iris or gain While using MagicPix Soft Skin Mode Set and cancel During recording While the PRE REC function is being set Help Mode Image stabilizer When in Still Picture Recording Mode While using MagicPix Scene Mode When in Auto Recording Mode While using MagicPix Change of White Balance Mode When using Digital zoom While using MagicPix Adjustment of shutter speed iris or...

Page 102: ... Video Camera on Do not use the SD Video Camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected Use the cord or cable supplied with the unit or other devices Do not extend the cords and the cables Do not expose the unit to insecticide or volatile substances or allow prolonged contact...

Page 103: ...g the battery Place the battery in a plastic bag so as to prevent metal from contacting terminals and store in a cool 15 25 C 59 77 F dry 40 60 RH place subject to minimal temperature changes Storing the battery in extreme cold or high heat may shorten the battery s service life Moreover places that are hot humid or oily can rust terminals and cause damage to the battery During long term storage c...

Page 104: ...s red blue or green may occur There is nothing wrong with the monitor The LCD monitor pixels are controlled to a 99 99 degree of accuracy however dead or stuck pixels may occur in the remaining 0 01 These pixel defects are not recorded in SD card images therefore do not worry Condensation If condensation adheres to the unit the lens may fog and the unit and SD card may not function properly Avoid ...

Page 105: ...nit can be used underwater when handled as stipulated by Panasonic for the specified duration and at the specified water pressure It is not guaranteed that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction Shockproof This product has passed drop tests from a height of 1 2 m 4 feet in conformance with MIL STD 810F Method 516 5 Shock but this does not guarantee that the unit will not incur damage nor malf...

Page 106: ...75 Ω Audio output level 316 mV 600 Ω USB Card reader writer function No copyright protection support Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 USB terminal Type miniAB PictBridge compliant Dimensions excluding the projecting parts 35 mm W x 68 mm H x 117 mm D 1 38 W x 2 68 H x 4 61 D Mass Weight Approx 238 g 0 52 lbs without an SD card and supplied battery Mass Weight in operation Approx 260 g 0 57 lbs with an SD card...

Page 107: ...B 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding SDHC Memory Card 4 GB 6 GB 8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB FAT32 format corresponding Number of recordable pictures Refer to page 37 Compression JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Picture size 640 x 480 4 3 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60...

Page 108: ... 2 GB SD Memory Card Package of 2 cards RP SDV32GU1K RP SDV16GU1K RP SDV08GU1K RP SDV04GU1K RP SDV02GU1A RP SDV01GU1A Class 6 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card VW BN1 DVD burner Please refer to page 24 concerning the battery charging time and available recording t...

Page 109: ...S Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Night Day Phone TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL 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 T...

Page 110: ... purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what 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 Request for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico Only ...

Page 111: ... Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card ...

Page 112: ...bination One 1 Year except CRT CRT Two 2 Years Ninety 90 Days Ninety 90 Days Carry In 21 CRT and Smaller In Home or Carry In 22 CRT and Larger 1 800 211 PANA 7262 TV HDR Combination One 1 Year except CRT CRT Two 2 Years Ninety 90 Days Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In 1 888 843 9788 Rechargeable Batteries in exchange for defective item Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA...

Page 113: ...power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL O...

Page 114: ...f date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow...

Page 115: ... 56 Motion picture recording 34 N Number of recordable pictures 37 O Operation icons 42 P PictBridge 66 Picture quality 37 Power LCD 31 PRE REC function 46 Q Quick start 27 R Recordable time 24 Recording modes 35 Recording time elapsed 34 Remaining number of still pictures 36 Remaining time 34 Resume playback 58 S Scene Mode 49 SD SDHC Memory Card 20 21 25 Self timer recording 44 Shock proof 105 S...

Page 116: ...rre la puerta y gire la solapa hacia la derecha hasta la posición de bloqueo y luego empuje la solapa hacia atrás hasta que quede plana 1 Ponga el selector de modo en OFF 5 Conecte el adaptador de CA suministrado A una toma de CA Cable de CA Carga Inserción de tarjetas SD vendidas separadamente Ponga la etiqueta hacia arriba Deslícela derecha hacia adentro hasta que oiga que la tarjeta queda fijad...

Page 117: ...ajustes Cambio de valores numéricos 4 Introduzca la fecha y la hora Este procedimiento es para poner la fecha y la hora por primera vez Para ponerlas por segunda vez y otras posteriores consulte la página 30 Indicador de estado Parpadeando en rojo Cargándose Apagado La carga ha terminado Ajuste de la fecha y la hora Levante la solapa hasta ponerla en posición vertical y gírela hacia la izquierda h...

Page 118: ...Use Guide Guía española p 1 Póngalo en 2 Inicio de grabación 3 Parada de grabación 1 Póngalo en 2 Toma de imagen Imágenes en movimiento Imágenes fijas Grabación El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiar LANGUAGE ...

Page 119: ...na siguiente A la escena anterior Imágenes en movimiento Imágenes fijas Reproducción Borrado de imágenes 1 Póngalo en 2 Seleccione la escena deseada Reproducción Pausa Vuelve al paso 2 A la escena siguiente A la escena anterior 1 Durante la reproducción Visualización en el modo de reproducción de Imágenes en movimiento 2 Seleccione SÍ ...

Page 120: ...ectronics 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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