Panasonic SDR-SW21PC operating instructions Speaker volume is low, Data cannot be deleted

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Others 4 Troubleshooting (cont.)

Problem

What to check

●This is an operating sound of the unit; there is

nothing wrong with the unit.

The sound of the ●If there is a drop of water near the microphone, the

motor is being operating sounds of the unit are amplified. Wipe

recorded.away a drop of water with a dry cloth.

●Underwater, operating sounds of the unit and particularly motor sounds are amplified.

Speaker volume is low.

Images do not appear on TV or appear stretched in the vertical direction.

Data cannot be deleted.

If there is water on the speaker, the volume may diminish. Wipe away any water with a dry cloth.

●Does the input mode on the TV match the connected terminals?

Set input to the connected terminals as explained in the TV’s operating instructions.

●Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.64)

●Is the scene locked? Unlock the scene. (P.62)

●Scenes whose thumbnails have a cannot be deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD card (P.62). Formatting deletes all data on the SD card.

●Is the SD card write-protected? (P.21)

Images on the SD card do not look normal.

The SD card cannot be used even after formatting with this unit.

The unit does not recognize the SD card when inserted.

The scene may be damaged. Scenes can be damaged by static electricity and electromagnetic waves. Save important data on a computer, etc.

This unit or the SD card may be broken. Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.20)

Was the SD card formatted on the computer? Format SD cards with the unit.

Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Data cannot be restored afterwards. (P.62)

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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 temperatureLCD monitor Indemnity concerning recording contentFor the purposes of these operating instructions Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Accessory Order Form SpecificationsOptional accessories Request for Service NoticeClosedoor. the card/battery Set the mode dial to OFF Opendoor. the card/batteryInsert the battery Quick guideEnter the date and time Plug the DC plug into DC input terminal on the unitSelect YES Set the date and time Display and menu language can be changed Set to Start recording Stop recordingSet to Take picture →LANGUAGESelect YES Set to Select and enter the picture to viewDuring playback Tripod mounting hole AccessoriesParts identification VW-VBJ10Mode dial P.26 HandlingParts identification and handling Using the hand strap suppliedUsing the LCD monitor Waterproof performance Before using the unit under waterImportant Waterproof performance HandlingCurrent is swift, near waterfalls, or in other locations Underwater useDry thoroughly in a well-ventilated location Microphone and speaker After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standingCare after underwater use Inspecting the units waterproof performanceSD Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards as of JanuaryType of card Capacity Write-protecting cards Precautions in handlingBe careful when sharing cards between devices Sdhc Memory Cards can be used only with Sdhc devicesInsert the battery into the unit and charge it Setup 1 ChargingSet the mode dial to OFF To AC outlet Lever AC adaptor AC cable＊Open the terminal cover Status indicatorIf the status indicator does the following Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unitCharging time and recordable time SetupRemaining battery capacity indication Charging time Approx hours 15 minutesInsert/Removecard. the SD Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SDDoor.Close the card/battery Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor Setup 4 Turning power ON/OFF Selecting modesSet to icon of desired mode When not in use, set the mode dial to OFFIndicator Select settings from the menus. P.28Setting Quick Start Quick startsSelect the top menu Menu displayed differs according to modeDisplay the menu To return to the previous screenChanging the display language Using the cursor buttonsSelect an item Close the menu Enter the selected item Display and menu language can be changed. →LANGUAGESet to or Setup 6 Setting the date and timeSetting the date and time Select the desired menuSelectitem. and adjust Adjusting the LCD monitorAdjusting the LCD monitor →SETUP→ Power LCDTaking pictures underwater Recording 1 Before recordingBasic stance 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 Press Start recording To remove sound when record button is pressedSet to To change aspect ratio toIf recording stops Recording mode and recording timesTo change recording mode To remove shutter sound Recording 3 Automatic recording still picturesSet to Press Take picture →ADVANCED→SHTR EFFECT→OFFTo avoid jitter Picture qualityTo change picture quality High highest picture qualityEnlarging zoom Enlarge RestoreRecording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain To enlarge furtherApply zoom effect to sounds zoom microphone Picture brightness in dark locationsAvoid jitter image stabilizer function →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 Start recording Fade-in/Fade-outSelect in on the previous Select function to be Explained →ADVANCED→FADE COLOR→WHITE / BlackBacklight compensation function Self-timerRecording 6 Othercont. recording options To quit halfway throughSoft Skin Mode MagicPix functionPRE-REC function Aim this unit at the subject and position it securelyVQT2A17 Set to or Adjusting focus manually manual focus adjustmentRecording 7 Recording manually motion/still pictures 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 rangeAdjust shutter speed Adjusting shutter speed shutter speedTo return to automatic adjustment Shutter speed adjustment rangeIris/gain value adjustment range Adjusting brightness iris/gainAdjust brightness To cancel Setting home city and regionSetting the city and region of your travel destination Recording 8 Useful functions→BASIC→GUIDE LINES→ON Restoring local date and time after returning homeAvoid wind noise wind noise reduction function Select the desired scene To adjust the volumePlayback 1 Viewing motion pictures Enter the picture to viewDisplaying thumbnails by date Select the date to displaySlow-motion playback PlaybackFast forward/rewind 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 Deleting all pictures To cancel deletion halfway throughDeleted pictures cannot be restored Selecting and deleting multiple picturesFormatting cards →SETUP→ Format CARD→YESPreventing accidental deletion →EDIT SceneDpof SET→CANCEL ALL Editing 3 Setting Dpof for still Pictures→PICT. SETUP→ →PICT. SETUP→DPOF SET→SETProducts →SETUP→EXT. DISPLAY→ONWith other 1 Playback on TV To display LCD monitor information on TVOr DVD recorders Copying pictures using the AV cable suppliedCopying to video recorders With otherPrinting pictures from PictBridge printersSettings not supported by the printer cannot be selected Print settingsTo cancel printing Available settingsSupported discs 12 cm disc Using DVD burnersRequired equipment as of January 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 Deleting copied motion pictures Playing back discsExiting →EDIT SCENE→DELETE →COPIED →YESWith a Software on the CD-ROMComputer 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 picturesFirst startup Editing motion pictures and still picturesClosing VideoCam Suite Click or Simple Menu is closedUploading video clips to YouTubeConcerning uploading to YouTube Disconnecting the unit Using this unit as anConnecting the unit to a computer 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 Operating environment required for external drives Connecting to a MacintoshComputer Copying still pictures to computersOthers Set the mode dial to Top menu Submenus PurposeMenus Recording menuSettings/Notices Mode Purpose Setup menuOthers 1 Menus Settings/Notices Mode Date YES / no OFFMotion picture recording display When recordingOthers 2 LCD monitor displays Still picture recording displayStill picture playback display During playbackMotion 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 USB cable After disconnectingAn error message Appears onError Disc is UNUSABLE. Check DISC. appears on the LCD monitorHelp Mode Soft Skin ModeSet and cancel Scene ModeWhen using the unit Others 5 Cautions for useBattery SD cardsCondensation AC adaptorLCD monitor Keep the AC adaptor near both the AC outlet and the AC plugShockproof CleaningWaterproof/dustproof 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 IndexCierre la tapa de la tarjeta/batería Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía españolaInserte la 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 movimientoDurante la reproducción Seleccione SÍ Imágenes en movimientoPóngalo en Deseada.Seleccione la escenaF0109KS0 1000 

SDR-SW21P, SDR-SW21PC specifications

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