Panasonic SDR-SW21PC operating instructions Contents

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Contents

 

Before using

 

PRECAUTIONS

6

Quick guide

10

Accessories

14

Parts identification and handling..

14

Using the hand strap

 

(supplied)

16

Using the LCD monitor

16

“Before using the unit under water”

(IMPORTANT)

 

Waterproof performance

17

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,

 

changing the display language ..

28

Setting the date and time and

 

adjusting the LCD monitor

30

Recording

 

Before recording

32

Basic stance

32

Taking pictures underwater

32

Automatic 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 function

45

PRE-REC function

46

Recording manually

 

(motion/still pictures)

48

Adjusting focus manually

 

(manual focus adjustment)

48

Using situation-specific settings

 

(Scene Mode)

49

Achieve natural colors

 

(white balance)

50

Adjusting shutter speed

 

(shutter speed)

52

Adjusting brightness (iris/gain)..

53

Useful functions

54

Recording dates and times at

 

travel destinations

 

(set world time)

54

View slants and composition

 

(guidelines)

55

Avoid wind noise

 

(wind noise reduction function) ..

55

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Contents Model No. SDR-SW21P/PC VQT2A17Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing PanasonicOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ SDR-SW21PResponsible partyPanasonic Corporation of North America Important Safety Instructions AC adaptor BatteryBattery pack Lithium ion battery pack Precautions Camera and SD card sold separately temperatureIndemnity concerning recording content For the purposes of these operating instructionsLCD monitor Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Specifications Optional accessoriesAccessory Order Form Request for Service NoticeSet the mode dial to OFF Opendoor. the card/battery Insert the 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 Start recording Stop recording Set to Take pictureDisplay and menu language can be changed →LANGUAGESelect YES Set to Select and enter the picture to viewDuring playback Accessories Parts identificationTripod mounting hole VW-VBJ10Mode dial P.26 HandlingParts identification and handling Using the hand strap suppliedUsing the LCD monitor Before using the unit under water Important Waterproof performanceWaterproof performance HandlingCurrent is swift, near waterfalls, or in other locations Underwater useDry thoroughly in a well-ventilated location After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standing Care after underwater useMicrophone 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 Precautions in handling Be careful when sharing cards between devicesWrite-protecting cards Sdhc Memory Cards can be used only with Sdhc devicesSetup 1 Charging Set the mode dial to OFFInsert the battery into the unit and charge it To AC outlet Lever AC adaptor AC cable＊Status indicator If the status indicator does the followingOpen the terminal cover Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unitSetup Remaining battery capacity indicationCharging time and recordable time Charging time Approx hours 15 minutesInsert/Removecard. the SD Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SDDoor.Close the card/battery Setup 4 Turning power ON/OFF Selecting modes Set to icon of desired modeTurning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor When not in use, set the mode dial to OFFSelect settings from the menus. P.28 Setting Quick StartIndicator Quick startsMenu displayed differs according to mode Display the menuSelect the top menu To return to the previous screenUsing the cursor buttons Select an item Close the menu Enter the selected itemChanging the display language Display and menu language can be changed. →LANGUAGESetup 6 Setting the date and time Setting the date and timeSet to or Select the desired menuAdjusting the LCD monitor Adjusting the LCD monitorSelectitem. and adjust →SETUP→ Power LCDRecording 1 Before recording Basic stanceTaking 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 To remove sound when record button is pressed Set toPress Start recording To change aspect ratio toIf recording stops Recording mode and recording timesTo change recording mode Recording 3 Automatic recording still pictures Set to Press Take pictureTo remove shutter sound →ADVANCED→SHTR EFFECT→OFFPicture quality To change picture qualityTo avoid jitter High highest picture qualityEnlarge Restore Recording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintainEnlarging zoom To enlarge furtherPicture brightness in dark locations Avoid jitter image stabilizer functionApply zoom effect to sounds zoom microphone →ADVANCED→ZOOM MIC→ONTo cancel WEB Mode Recording for posting videos on YouTube WEB ModeVQT2A17 Change operation icons Recording 6 Other recording optionsDisplay operation icons Fade-in/Fade-out Select in on the previous Select function to be ExplainedStart recording →ADVANCED→FADE COLOR→WHITE / BlackSelf-timer Recording 6 Othercont. recording optionsBacklight compensation function To quit halfway throughSoft Skin Mode MagicPix functionPRE-REC function Aim this unit at the subject and position it securelyVQT2A17 Adjusting focus manually manual focus adjustment Recording 7 Recording manually motion/still picturesSet to or To return to automatic recordingUsing situation-specific settings Scene Mode To cancel the settingAchieve natural colors white balance Setting manuallySet the mode To return to automatic adjustment Set to or ＊ Auto white balance rangeAdjusting shutter speed shutter speed To return to automatic adjustmentAdjust shutter speed Shutter speed adjustment rangeIris/gain value adjustment range Adjusting brightness iris/gainAdjust brightness Setting home city and region Setting the city and region of your travel destinationTo cancel Recording 8 Useful functions→BASIC→GUIDE LINES→ON Restoring local date and time after returning homeAvoid wind noise wind noise reduction function To adjust the volume Playback 1 Viewing motion picturesSelect the desired scene Enter the picture to viewDisplaying thumbnails by date Select the date to displayPlayback Fast forward/rewind playbackSlow-motion playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback 2 Viewing still pictures Set to Enter the picture to viewDeleting one picture at a time Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptorEditing 1 Deletingpictures motion/still To cancel deletion halfway through Deleted pictures cannot be restoredDeleting all pictures Selecting and deleting multiple pictures→SETUP→ Format CARD→YES Preventing accidental deletionFormatting cards →EDIT SceneEditing 3 Setting Dpof for still Pictures →PICT. SETUP→Dpof SET→CANCEL ALL →PICT. SETUP→DPOF SET→SET→SETUP→EXT. DISPLAY→ON With other 1 Playback on TVProducts To display LCD monitor information on TVCopying pictures using the AV cable supplied Copying to video recordersOr DVD recorders With otherPrinting pictures from PictBridge printersPrint settings To cancel printingSettings not supported by the printer cannot be selected Available settingsUsing DVD burners Required equipment as of JanuarySupported 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 Copying selected motion pictures to discs Select thumbnails Select a dateCopying using a DVD burner Playing back discs ExitingDeleting copied motion pictures →EDIT SCENE→DELETE →COPIED →YESSoftware on the CD-ROM ComputerWith 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 If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically Uninstalling the softwareUsing VideoCam Suite Importing motion pictures and still picturesEditing motion pictures and still pictures Closing VideoCam SuiteFirst startup Click or Simple Menu is closedUploading video clips to YouTubeConcerning uploading to YouTube Using this unit as an Connecting the unit to a computerDisconnecting the unit External drive Mass storageSD card folder structure This unit can be used as an external driveChecking the connections When the driver is recognizedWhen the driver is not recognized Connecting to a Macintosh ComputerOperating environment required for external drives Copying still pictures to computersSet the mode dial to Top menu Submenus Purpose MenusOthers Recording menuSettings/Notices Mode Purpose Setup menuOthers 1 Menus Settings/Notices Mode Date YES / no OFFWhen recording Others 2 LCD monitor displaysMotion picture recording display Still picture recording displayDuring playback Motion picture playback displayStill picture playback display Operating status P.56Others 3 Messages Message What to checkMessage 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 After disconnecting An error messageUSB cable Appears onError Disc is UNUSABLE. Check DISC. appears on the LCD monitorSoft Skin Mode Set and cancelHelp Mode Scene ModeWhen using the unit Others 5 Cautions for useBattery SD cardsAC adaptor LCD monitorCondensation Keep the AC adaptor near both the AC outlet and the AC plugCleaning Waterproof/dustproofShockproof Panasonic test methodologyOthers 6 Specifications SD Video Camera Information for your safetySpecifications may change without prior notice AC adaptor Information for your safetyBattery pack Information for your safety Others 7 Optional accessories Accessory No DescriptionAccessory Order Form For USA and Puerto Rico Customers VisaRequest for Service Notice USA and Puerto Rico Only Failure to do so will delay your repairCentralized Factory Service Center For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTYLimited Warranty Coverage Panasonic Video Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty United States and Puerto Rico VQT2A17 Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Product Limited WarrantyEconomy Mode IndexSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española Inserte la bateríaCierre la tapa de la tarjeta/batería Conecte el adaptador de CA suministradoIntroduzcahora. la fecha y la Para el uso rápidoAbra la cubierta del terminal El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiar Imágenes en movimientoImágenes en movimiento Póngalo enDurante 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.

One of the standout features of the SDR-SW21PC and SDR-SW21P is their robust waterproof and dustproof construction. With an Ingress Protection (IP) rating, these camcorders can withstand harsh environments, making them ideal for outdoor adventures, beach trips, or simply capturing family fun in the pool. This rugged design allows users to confidently shoot video without worrying about moisture or particles that might damage traditional cameras.

The camcorders are also equipped with a powerful 10x optical zoom lens, ensuring excellent image quality over long distances. This zoom capability is enhanced by the advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technology, which minimizes the effects of shaky hands, resulting in smoother footage even in dynamic shooting scenarios.

In terms of video quality, the SDR-SW21PC and SDR-SW21P offer 720p HD recording, which provides sharp video footage suitable for both personal enjoyment and sharing on social media. The camcorders utilize an advanced image sensor that captures vivid colors and details, helping users achieve professional-looking results with minimal effort.

Another notable characteristic of these camcorders is their ease of use. Featuring a simple interface and intuitive controls, even those who are new to videography will find it easy to navigate through the recording options. The built-in LCD touchscreen further enhances usability, allowing users to monitor their recordings in real-time and adjust settings with a few taps.

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.

Overall, the Panasonic SDR-SW21PC and SDR-SW21P are excellent options for those in search of a durable and user-friendly camcorder. With a combination of waterproof construction, impressive zoom capabilities, HD video quality, and ease of use, these models stand out as capable companions for capturing life's precious moments in any environment.
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