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Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No. SDR-SW21P/PC
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Note
Please be sure to read
Panasonic Canada Inc.
“(IMPORTANT) Waterproof
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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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Before connecting, operating or adjusting thi
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Things You Should Know FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Thank you for choosing limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Panasonic! These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Date of Purchase You have purchased one interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, of the most sophisticated and can radiate radio frequency e
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Things You Should Know FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Thank you for choosing limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Panasonic! These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Date of Purchase You have purchased one interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, of the most sophisticated and can radiate radio frequency e
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Battery IMPORTANT SAFETY Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. INSTRUCTIONS Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
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Battery IMPORTANT SAFETY Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. INSTRUCTIONS Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions
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PRECAUTIONS USE & LOCATION IMPORTANT ●Carefully observe copyright laws WARNING Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal ●TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD… entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used Accessories (AC adaptor, AC cable, battery pack, SD memory card and etc.) without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply ●Indemnity concerning recording co
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PRECAUTIONS USE & LOCATION IMPORTANT ●Carefully observe copyright laws WARNING Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal ●TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD… entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used Accessories (AC adaptor, AC cable, battery pack, SD memory card and etc.) without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply ●Indemnity concerning recording co
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Contents Before using Playback With a computer Automatic recording (still pictures) ............................ 36 PRECAUTIONS ........................... 6 Viewing motion pictures .......... 56 Software on the CD-ROM ......... 74 Picture quality ........................... 37 Quick guide ............................... 10 Displaying thumbnails by date .. 57 End User License Agreement .. 75 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Accessories .............................. 14 Fast forward/rewind playback .
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Contents Before using Playback With a computer Automatic recording (still pictures) ............................ 36 PRECAUTIONS ........................... 6 Viewing motion pictures .......... 56 Software on the CD-ROM ......... 74 Picture quality ........................... 37 Quick guide ............................... 10 Displaying thumbnails by date .. 57 End User License Agreement .. 75 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Accessories .............................. 14 Fast forward/rewind playback .
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Quick guide Charging Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to Set the mode dial to Open the terminal cover. 1 6 1 [OFF]. a position other than [OFF]. Open the card/battery 2 door. Lift the flap upright and turn it Lift the flap upright and turn it Select [YES]. counter-clockwise until it clicks for 2 counter-clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the cover. unlocking and then open the door. Plug the DC plug into the 7 DC input terminal on the Insert the battery. 3 un
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Quick guide Charging Setting the date and time Set the mode dial to Set the mode dial to Open the terminal cover. 1 6 1 [OFF]. a position other than [OFF]. Open the card/battery 2 door. Lift the flap upright and turn it Lift the flap upright and turn it Select [YES]. counter-clockwise until it clicks for 2 counter-clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the cover. unlocking and then open the door. Plug the DC plug into the 7 DC input terminal on the Insert the battery. 3 un
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Quick guide (cont.) Playback Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. Set to [ ]. 1 1 Select and enter the Select and enter the 2 picture to view. 2 picture to view. The display and menu language can be changed →[LANGUAGE] Recording Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. Set to [ ]. 1 1 Play/Pause Slideshow start/pause Back Next Back Next Take picture. Start recording. 2 2 Return to step 2 Return to step 2 Deleting pictures During playback Select [YES]. 1 2 Stop recording. 3 (LCD
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Quick guide (cont.) Playback Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. Set to [ ]. 1 1 Select and enter the Select and enter the 2 picture to view. 2 picture to view. The display and menu language can be changed →[LANGUAGE] Recording Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. Set to [ ]. 1 1 Play/Pause Slideshow start/pause Back Next Back Next Take picture. Start recording. 2 2 Return to step 2 Return to step 2 Deleting pictures During playback Select [YES]. 1 2 Stop recording. 3 (LCD
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Accessories Parts identification and handling Terminal cover lock Make sure all of the following Audio-video output (P.17, 23) accessories were included in the terminal [A/V] (P.64, 65) product package. (Accessories except for the hand USB terminal strap are not waterproof.) [ ] (P.66, 69, 80) DC input terminal • Battery pack Lens Terminal cover [DC IN 5.0 V] (P.23) VW-VBJ10 (P.17, 23) • Do not use any other AC adaptors The battery is shipped White balance sensor except the supplied
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Accessories Parts identification and handling Terminal cover lock Make sure all of the following Audio-video output (P.17, 23) accessories were included in the terminal [A/V] (P.64, 65) product package. (Accessories except for the hand USB terminal strap are not waterproof.) [ ] (P.66, 69, 80) DC input terminal • Battery pack Lens Terminal cover [DC IN 5.0 V] (P.23) VW-VBJ10 (P.17, 23) • Do not use any other AC adaptors The battery is shipped White balance sensor except the supplied
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“Before using the unit under water” Parts identification and handling (cont.) (IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance Using the hand strap (supplied) Waterproof performance Using as strap The waterproofing and dustproofing of this unit comply with IP58 of IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)”. The unit passed waterproofing tests Fit over your wrist and adjust the (IEC 60529), in which it was submerged to a depth of 2.0 m (6.5 feet) for 30 minutes, length of the str
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“Before using the unit under water” Parts identification and handling (cont.) (IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance Using the hand strap (supplied) Waterproof performance Using as strap The waterproofing and dustproofing of this unit comply with IP58 of IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)”. The unit passed waterproofing tests Fit over your wrist and adjust the (IEC 60529), in which it was submerged to a depth of 2.0 m (6.5 feet) for 30 minutes, length of the str
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“Before using the unit under water” (IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance (cont.) Not more than Check the following before closing the card/battery door and Care after underwater use 60 minutes NG • After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standing terminal cover. • If foreign material (such as a strand of hair or string, or some sand or dust) for more than 60 minutes without being absolutely sure to immerse it in fresh water. (Otherwise, the unit’s adheres to the areas shown in bla
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“Before using the unit under water” (IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance (cont.) Not more than Check the following before closing the card/battery door and Care after underwater use 60 minutes NG • After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standing terminal cover. • If foreign material (such as a strand of hair or string, or some sand or dust) for more than 60 minutes without being absolutely sure to immerse it in fresh water. (Otherwise, the unit’s adheres to the areas shown in bla
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Applicable SD cards (sold separately) The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used. Precautions in handling Type of card Capacity • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water 256 MB and foreign matter from adhering to terminals. SD Memory Card 512 MB • Do not leave cards in the following areas: (SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended) 1 GB · Where exposed to direct sunlight 2 GB · Humid or dusty places 4 GB · Near heaters or other sources of heat 6 GB ·
