Panasonic SDR-SW21PC operating instructions Soft Skin Mode, MagicPix function

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Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step.

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures.

Soft Skin Mode

Softens skin colors when people’s faces are prominent in pictures.

Display operation icons.

Select [ ].

2/2NEXT

2/2NEXT

Selecting again cancels setting.

●Background colors that are close to skin colors may also be softened. ●Faces may be blurred if people in picture are distant.

●Function may not be effective in locations with 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 of light may become visible. ●Using a tripod is recommended.

●If focus does not successfully align automatically, adjust using manual focus (P.48).

●The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations. ●Shutting OFF the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.

●When the Underwater Mode (P.51) is set, the MagicPix function is canceled.

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Contents VQT2A17 Model No. SDR-SW21P/PCThank you for choosing Panasonic Things You Should KnowSDR-SW21P Responsible partyPanasonic Corporation of North AmericaOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Important Safety Instructions Battery Battery pack Lithium ion battery packAC adaptor 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 guidePlug the DC plug into DC input terminal on the unit Select YES Set the date and timeEnter the date and time Set to Take picture Set to Start recording Stop recordingDisplay and menu language can be changed →LANGUAGESet to Select and enter the picture to view During playbackSelect YES Parts identification AccessoriesTripod mounting hole VW-VBJ10Handling Mode dial P.26Using the hand strap supplied Using the LCD monitorParts identification and handling Important Waterproof performance Before using the unit under waterWaterproof performance HandlingUnderwater use Dry thoroughly in a well-ventilated locationCurrent is swift, near waterfalls, or in other locations Care after underwater use After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standingMicrophone and speaker Inspecting the units waterproof performanceRecommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards as of January Type of card CapacitySD Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card 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 minutesSetup 3 Inserting/Removing SD Door.Close the card/batteryInsert/Removecard. the SD 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 handsCard access lamp Card/battery door To set coloring, focus, and brightness automaticallyFor SD cards applicable with this unit P.20 Set to To remove sound when record button is pressedPress Start recording To change aspect ratio toRecording mode and recording times To change recording modeIf recording stops 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 Recording 6 Other recording options Display operation iconsChange 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 ModeSetting manually Set the modeAchieve natural colors white balance 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 rangeAdjusting brightness iris/gain Adjust brightnessIris/gain value adjustment range Setting the city and region of your travel destination Setting home city and regionTo cancel Recording 8 Useful functionsRestoring local date and time after returning home Avoid wind noise wind noise reduction function→BASIC→GUIDE LINES→ON 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 picturesUse a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor Editing 1 Deletingpictures motion/stillDeleting one picture at a time 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 To cancel copying Copying still pictures to discsCopying all motion 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 AgreementEnd User License Agreement Operating environment With aOperating environment required for VideoCam Suite 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 structureWhen the driver is recognized When the driver is not recognizedChecking the connections 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 Setup menu Others 1 MenusPurpose 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 Others 4 Troubleshooting Power does not turn onStatus indicator is flashing while using the battery Motion picture recording stops on its own Speaker volume is low Unit does not recognize the SD card when insertedData cannot be deleted 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 SpecificationsAC adaptor Information for your safety Battery pack Information for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice 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 CenterPanasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty United States and Puerto RicoLimited Warranty Coverage 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 suministradoPara el uso rápido Abra la cubierta del terminalIntroduzcahora. la fecha y la 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 

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