Panasonic SDR-SW21P Important Waterproof performance, Before using the unit under water, Handling

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“Before using the unit under water”

(IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance

Waterproof performance

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 (IEC 60529), in which it was submerged to a depth of 2.0 m (6.5 feet) for 30 minutes, and dustproof tests (IP Code: IP58) in accordance with Panasonic standards, but this does not guarantee that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction by contact with water and dust. (The supplied AC adaptor and battery are not waterproof.)

This unit can be used underwater, but care should be taken as improper handling may cause water to enter the unit and result in malfunction and loss of SD card data. Read the following carefully before using the unit.

The penetration of water into the unit due to mishandling by the user is not covered by the guarantee given for the unit’s waterproof performance. If water should penetrate the unit, stop using the unit, and consult the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.

Handling

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• Do not leave the unit 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,

Over 40 °C

in particular) for extended periods of time. (Doing

(104 °F)

so could degrade its waterproof performance.)

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• 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 an impact, refrain from using it underwater and contact Service Center to have its waterproof performance checked (charges apply).

•Do not plug the unit in or unplug it with wet hands.

•The unit’s waterproof performance is effective only in fresh and saltwater.

Opening and closing the card/battery door and terminal cover

• To open: Lift the flap upright and turn it counter-clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the door/cover.

To close:Close the door/cover and turn the flap clockwise to the locking position and then push the flap back flat.

Locking position

•Do not open and close the card/battery door and terminal cover with wet hands or when in or near water.

•When droplets of water have formed on this unit or on the inside of its doors or cover, be absolutely sure to wipe them off using a lint-free cloth before opening or closing the parts concerned.

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Contents VQT2A17 Model No. SDR-SW21P/PCThank you for choosing Panasonic Things You Should KnowOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ SDR-SW21PResponsible partyPanasonic Corporation of North America Important Safety Instructions AC adaptor BatteryBattery pack Lithium ion battery pack Camera and SD card sold separately temperature PrecautionsFor the purposes of these operating instructions Indemnity concerning recording contentLCD monitor Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Optional accessories SpecificationsAccessory Order Form Request for Service NoticeInsert the battery Set the mode dial to OFF Opendoor. the card/batteryClosedoor. the card/battery Quick guideEnter the date and time Plug the DC plug into DC input terminal on the unitSelect YES Set the date and time Set to Take picture Set to Start recording Stop recordingDisplay and menu language can be changed →LANGUAGESelect YES Set to Select and enter the picture to viewDuring playback Parts identification AccessoriesTripod mounting hole VW-VBJ10Handling Mode dial P.26Parts identification and handling Using the hand strap suppliedUsing the LCD monitor Important Waterproof performance Before using the unit under waterWaterproof performance HandlingCurrent is swift, near waterfalls, or in other locations Underwater useDry thoroughly in a well-ventilated location Care after underwater use After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standingMicrophone and speaker Inspecting the units waterproof performanceSD Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards as of JanuaryType of card Capacity Be careful when sharing cards between devices Precautions in handlingWrite-protecting cards Sdhc Memory Cards can be used only with Sdhc devicesSet the mode dial to OFF Setup 1 ChargingInsert the battery into the unit and charge it To AC outlet Lever AC adaptor AC cable＊If the status indicator does the following Status indicatorOpen the terminal cover Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unitRemaining battery capacity indication SetupCharging time and recordable time Charging time Approx hours 15 minutesInsert/Removecard. the SD Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SDDoor.Close the card/battery Set to icon of desired mode Setup 4 Turning power ON/OFF Selecting modesTurning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor When not in use, set the mode dial to OFFSetting Quick Start Select settings from the menus. P.28Indicator Quick startsDisplay the menu Menu displayed differs according to modeSelect the top menu To return to the previous screenSelect an item Close the menu Enter the selected item Using the cursor buttonsChanging the display language Display and menu language can be changed. →LANGUAGESetting the date and time Setup 6 Setting the date and timeSet to or Select the desired menuAdjusting the LCD monitor Adjusting the LCD monitorSelectitem. and adjust →SETUP→ Power LCDBasic stance Recording 1 Before recordingTaking pictures underwater Hold the unit firmly with both handsFor SD cards applicable with this unit P.20 Card access lamp Card/battery doorTo set coloring, focus, and brightness automatically Set to To remove sound when record button is pressedPress Start recording To change aspect ratio toIf recording stops Recording mode and recording timesTo change recording mode Set to Press Take picture Recording 3 Automatic recording still picturesTo remove shutter sound →ADVANCED→SHTR EFFECT→OFFTo change picture quality Picture qualityTo avoid jitter High highest picture qualityRecording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Enlarge RestoreEnlarging zoom To enlarge furtherAvoid jitter image stabilizer function Picture brightness in dark locationsApply zoom effect to sounds zoom microphone →ADVANCED→ZOOM MIC→ONRecording for posting videos on YouTube WEB Mode To cancel WEB ModeVQT2A17 Change operation icons Recording 6 Other recording optionsDisplay operation icons Select in on the previous Select function to be Explained Fade-in/Fade-outStart recording →ADVANCED→FADE COLOR→WHITE / BlackRecording 6 Othercont. recording options Self-timerBacklight compensation function To quit halfway throughMagicPix function Soft Skin ModeAim this unit at the subject and position it securely PRE-REC functionVQT2A17 Recording 7 Recording manually motion/still pictures Adjusting focus manually manual focus adjustmentSet to or To return to automatic recordingTo cancel the setting Using situation-specific settings Scene ModeAchieve natural colors white balance Setting manuallySet the mode Auto white balance range To return to automatic adjustment Set to or ＊To return to automatic adjustment Adjusting shutter speed shutter speedAdjust shutter speed Shutter speed adjustment rangeIris/gain value adjustment range Adjusting brightness iris/gainAdjust brightness Setting the city and region of your travel destination Setting home city and regionTo cancel Recording 8 Useful functions→BASIC→GUIDE LINES→ON Restoring local date and time after returning homeAvoid wind noise wind noise reduction function Playback 1 Viewing motion pictures To adjust the volumeSelect the desired scene Enter the picture to viewSelect the date to display Displaying thumbnails by dateFast forward/rewind playback PlaybackSlow-motion playback Frame-by-frame playbackSet to Enter the picture to view Playback 2 Viewing still picturesDeleting one picture at a time Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptorEditing 1 Deletingpictures motion/still Deleted pictures cannot be restored To cancel deletion halfway throughDeleting all pictures Selecting and deleting multiple picturesPreventing accidental deletion →SETUP→ Format CARD→YESFormatting cards →EDIT Scene→PICT. SETUP→ Editing 3 Setting Dpof for still PicturesDpof SET→CANCEL ALL →PICT. SETUP→DPOF SET→SETWith other 1 Playback on TV →SETUP→EXT. DISPLAY→ONProducts To display LCD monitor information on TVCopying to video recorders Copying pictures using the AV cable suppliedOr DVD recorders With otherPictBridge printers Printing pictures fromTo cancel printing Print settingsSettings not supported by the printer cannot be selected Available settingsRequired equipment as of January Using DVD burnersSupported discs 12 cm disc Time required for copying ReferenceConnecting this unit and a DVD burner Copying all motion pictures to discs To cancel copyingCopying still pictures to discs Select thumbnails Select a date Copying selected motion pictures to discsCopying using a DVD burner Exiting Playing back discsDeleting copied motion pictures →EDIT SCENE→DELETE →COPIED →YESComputer Software on the CD-ROMWith a Image management/DVD production software VideoCam SuiteEnd User License Agreement End User LicenseAgreement Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite Operating environmentWith a CPU Installing VideoCam Suite Uninstalling the software If the Setup Menu does not start up automaticallyImporting motion pictures and still pictures Using VideoCam SuiteClosing VideoCam Suite Editing motion pictures and still picturesFirst startup Click or Simple Menu is closedYouTube Uploading video clips toConcerning uploading to YouTube Connecting the unit to a computer Using this unit as anDisconnecting the unit External drive Mass storageThis unit can be used as an external drive SD card folder structureChecking the connections When the driver is recognizedWhen the driver is not recognized Computer Connecting to a MacintoshOperating environment required for external drives Copying still pictures to computersMenus Set the mode dial to Top menu Submenus PurposeOthers Recording menuSettings/Notices Mode Purpose Setup menuOthers 1 Menus Date YES / no OFF Settings/Notices ModeOthers 2 LCD monitor displays When recordingMotion picture recording display Still picture recording displayMotion picture playback display During playbackStill picture playback display Operating status P.56Message What to check Others 3 MessagesMessage Status indicator is flashing while using the battery Others 4 TroubleshootingPower does not turn on Motion picture recording stops on its own Data cannot be deleted Speaker volume is lowUnit does not recognize the SD card when inserted An error message After disconnectingUSB cable Appears onDisc is UNUSABLE. Check DISC. appears on the LCD monitor ErrorSet and cancel Soft Skin ModeHelp Mode Scene ModeOthers 5 Cautions for use When using the unitSD cards BatteryLCD monitor AC adaptorCondensation Keep the AC adaptor near both the AC outlet and the AC plugWaterproof/dustproof CleaningShockproof Panasonic test methodologySD Video Camera Information for your safety Others 6 SpecificationsSpecifications may change without prior notice AC adaptor Information for your safetyBattery pack Information for your safety Accessory No Description Others 7 Optional accessoriesVisa Accessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico CustomersFailure to do so will delay your repair Request for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico OnlyFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Centralized Factory Service CenterLimited Warranty Coverage Panasonic Video Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty United States and Puerto Rico VQT2A17 Panasonic Product Limited Warranty Warranty For Canadian CustomersIndex Economy ModeInserte la batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía españolaCierre la tapa de la tarjeta/batería Conecte el adaptador de CA suministradoIntroduzcahora. la fecha y la Para el uso rápidoAbra la cubierta del terminal Imágenes en movimiento El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiarPóngalo en Imágenes en movimientoDurante la reproducción Seleccione SÍ Deseada.Seleccione la escenaF0109KS0 1000 

SDR-SW21P, SDR-SW21PC specifications

The Panasonic SDR-SW21PC and SDR-SW21P are compact camcorders designed for users seeking a user-friendly device that delivers high-quality video and impressive versatility. These models cater to both amateur videographers and casual users looking for a dependable recording solution for various occasions.

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The SDR-SW21PC and SDR-SW21P also incorporate convenient features like a built-in battery that provides ample recording time, along with expandable storage options via SD memory card slots. This flexibility ensures that users can capture extended events without the worry of running out of space on their device.

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