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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. 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.
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... lens paper when cleaning the lens. Do not touch the surface of coffee. Do not use and battery charging, the battery will not subject it to disassemble this unit. 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 the unit. ●DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED...
... lens paper when cleaning the lens. Do not touch the surface of coffee. Do not use and battery charging, the battery will not subject it to disassemble this unit. 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 the unit. ●DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED...
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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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... Copying to video recorders or DVD recorders 61 Printing pictures from PictBridge printers 62 Using DVD burners (sold separately 64 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...
... Copying to video recorders or DVD recorders 61 Printing pictures from PictBridge printers 62 Using DVD burners (sold separately 64 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...
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... [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. The charging time shown in some environments (i.e., low temperatures, etc.), therefore it is recommended to conditions of 60 %. Remaining battery capacity indication The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases. 2 Setup Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication Charging time...
... [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. The charging time shown in some environments (i.e., low temperatures, etc.), therefore it is recommended to conditions of 60 %. Remaining battery capacity indication The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases. 2 Setup Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication Charging time...
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... a mode. 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 automatically shut OFF to [MPEG]. (P.84) 34 VQT1M21 Recording mode Time elapsed To change aspect ratio to 16:9 (widescreen). Do not move the unit. ●When the unit is running on -screen display Recording continues even if the LCD...
... a mode. 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 automatically shut OFF to [MPEG]. (P.84) 34 VQT1M21 Recording mode Time elapsed To change aspect ratio to 16:9 (widescreen). Do not move the unit. ●When the unit is running on -screen display Recording continues even if the LCD...
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... object (particularly if recording mode 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 stop if you repeatedly write on the same SD card. Copy data onto a PC using MotionSD STUDIO, then format the SD card with battery see (P.24) Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the recording mode selected.
... object (particularly if recording mode 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 stop if you repeatedly write on the same SD card. Copy data onto a PC using MotionSD STUDIO, then format the SD card with battery see (P.24) Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the recording mode selected.
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... Blue sky 8 000K Cloudy sky (Rain) 7 000K TV screen 6 000K Auto white balance range 5 000K Sunlight White fluorescent lamp 4 000K Halogen light bulb 3 000K Incandescent light bulb 2 000K Sunrise, sunset 1 000K Candlelight When out of range, images become reddish or bluish. Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. In such cases, adjust images manually. 47 VQT1M21 Recording colors and audio suited for underwater environments. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used .
... Blue sky 8 000K Cloudy sky (Rain) 7 000K TV screen 6 000K Auto white balance range 5 000K Sunlight White fluorescent lamp 4 000K Halogen light bulb 3 000K Incandescent light bulb 2 000K Sunrise, sunset 1 000K Candlelight When out of range, images become reddish or bluish. Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. In such cases, adjust images manually. 47 VQT1M21 Recording colors and audio suited for underwater environments. indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used .
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6 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to 1/350. 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 [ ]. Set the shutter speed between 1/60 and 1/100. ●In automatic recording, shutter speed can be adjusted up to...
6 Recording Recording manually (motion/still pictures) (cont.) Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to 1/350. 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 [ ]. Set the shutter speed between 1/60 and 1/100. ●In automatic recording, shutter speed can be adjusted up to...
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... quit displaying thumbnails by date 1 Select [ ] in step (P.52). 3 Only thumbnails of the cursor button. ●This unit complies with the SD-Video standard and can be played back on the same day, they are recorded on the unit. Similarly, motion pictures recorded on this unit may not play pause is continued for the "Moving Pictures Experts Group" and is being accessed (card access lamp...
... quit displaying thumbnails by date 1 Select [ ] in step (P.52). 3 Only thumbnails of the cursor button. ●This unit complies with the SD-Video standard and can be played back on the same day, they are recorded on the unit. Similarly, motion pictures recorded on this unit may not play pause is continued for the "Moving Pictures Experts Group" and is being accessed (card access lamp...
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... unit can go . VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Change the input mode on the AV cable are connected to [ ] or [ ]. Insert the plugs as far as they will go • That the plugs on 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).
... unit can go . VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Change the input mode on the AV cable are connected to [ ] or [ ]. Insert the plugs as far as they will go • That the plugs on 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).
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...). The converted motion picture cannot be copied onto hard disk drives and DVDs. Connect the unit and recorder with the AV cable (supplied). Play back motion pictures from the unit. ●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. ●When copied motion pictures are copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. 2 With other products Copying to video recorders or DVD recorders Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied at high speed onto DVD-R discs. For recorders settings, see the operating instructions of the...
...). The converted motion picture cannot be copied onto hard disk drives and DVDs. Connect the unit and recorder with the AV cable (supplied). Play back motion pictures from the unit. ●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. ●When copied motion pictures are copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. 2 With other products Copying to video recorders or DVD recorders Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied at high speed onto DVD-R discs. For recorders settings, see the operating instructions of the...
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... 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 PictBridge printer. 63 VQT1M21 Make print settings. Still pictures recorded with other devices...
... 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 PictBridge printer. 63 VQT1M21 Make print settings. Still pictures recorded with other devices...
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...ˎ) • Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner) ˎ Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is "video mode." ●+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for the copied data to be played back only. 4 With other DVD burner. Approx. 30 to copy a disc differs depending on the number of scenes recorded, the types of discs needed or not before coping begins. Check whether data is needed for copying and the...
...ˎ) • Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner) ˎ Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is "video mode." ●+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for the copied data to be played back only. 4 With other DVD burner. Approx. 30 to copy a disc differs depending on the number of scenes recorded, the types of discs needed or not before coping begins. Check whether data is needed for copying and the...
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... be attached to e-mail or edited and saved on Windows computers. DirectX (For Windows 2000) To use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF operating instructions. If it is not installed on your computer, install it as follows: • Install DirectX when installing MotionSD STUDIO. • Click [DirectX] in the Setup Menu to install. ●Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting older versions of these applications. (Your...
... be attached to e-mail or edited and saved on Windows computers. DirectX (For Windows 2000) To use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF operating instructions. If it is not installed on your computer, install it as follows: • Install DirectX when installing MotionSD STUDIO. • Click [DirectX] in the Setup Menu to install. ●Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting older versions of these applications. (Your...
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... Recording menu Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Reduce the wind noise. Cancel out shutter sound. Set aspect ratio for tilting. Top menu EDIT SCENE PICT. Set the date/time. Adjust shutter speed automatically. Apply zoom effect to specific scenes. Prevent accidental deleting. Delete scenes. Set the motion picture recording mode. Select the menu and display language. Make basic settings. Check composition for recording. Use the digital zoom. Top menu BASIC ADVANCED SETUP LANGUAGE Submenus SCENE MODE GUIDE LINES REC MODE Purpose Use settings tailored to sounds...
... Recording menu Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Reduce the wind noise. Cancel out shutter sound. Set aspect ratio for tilting. Top menu EDIT SCENE PICT. Set the date/time. Adjust shutter speed automatically. Apply zoom effect to specific scenes. Prevent accidental deleting. Delete scenes. Set the motion picture recording mode. Select the menu and display language. Make basic settings. Check composition for recording. Use the digital zoom. Top menu BASIC ADVANCED SETUP LANGUAGE Submenus SCENE MODE GUIDE LINES REC MODE Purpose Use settings tailored to sounds...
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... recording occurs, etc. POWER LCD Brighten the LCD monitor more minutes. Continue playback from the point it will resume if no operations are performed for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to the unit (demonstration mode). In this unit, the audio mode cannot be signaled by a beep. 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. Select the date display format. DISPLAY RESUME PLAY INITIAL SET DEMO MODE Adjust...
... recording occurs, etc. POWER LCD Brighten the LCD monitor more minutes. Continue playback from the point it will resume if no operations are performed for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to the unit (demonstration mode). In this unit, the audio mode cannot be signaled by a beep. 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. Select the date display format. DISPLAY RESUME PLAY INITIAL SET DEMO MODE Adjust...
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... 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) // // / - / - Manual focus (P.44) White balance (P.46) Shutter speed (P.48) F number (P.49) Gain value (P.49) Still picture recording display World time (P.50) Date (P.30) Time...
... 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) // // / - / - Manual focus (P.44) White balance (P.46) Shutter speed (P.48) F number (P.49) Gain value (P.49) Still picture recording display World time (P.50) Date (P.30) Time...
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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...