Panasonic SDR-SW20P operating instructions Motion picture recording stops on its own

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Problem

The display changes suddenly.

Indications (remaining pictures, elapsed time, etc.) do not appear on the LCD monitor.

Pictures cannot be recorded even though the SD card is properly inserted.

Motion picture recording stops on its own.

What to check

If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.84)

When [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] menu is set to [OFF], indications other than warnings and the date do not appear.

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

●Is the SD card full? Either delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.56)

●Is the unit in a recording mode? ●Is the card/battery door open?

●Are you using an applicable SD card? (P.20)

●Even with applicable SD cards, recording may stop when using an SD card on which data has been written many times.

Copy the data to a computer, then format the SD card on this unit. (Formatting deletes all data on the SD card.)

Still pictures come out like mosaics.

The unit does not focus automatically.

Audio is not output.

When [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [ ] and detailed subjects are recorded, pictures come out like mosaics. Set to [] when recording. (P.37)

●Is the unit set to manual focus? Press the [AUTO] button to set auto focus.

●Are you recording a scene that is hard to focus automatically?

Focus the subject manually. (P.44)

Is the volume set low? (P.52)

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Contents VQT1M21 Model No. SDR-SW20P/PCThank you for choosing Panasonic Things You Should KnowSDR-SW20P Following Applies only in the U.S.AImportant Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack BatteryAC adaptor Camera and SD card sold separately temperature PrecautionsCarefully observe copyright laws Indemnity concerning recording contentFor the purposes of these operating instructions LCD monitorCare after underwater use Important Water resistanceWater resistance Underwater useLens, microphone and speaker Card/Battery door and terminal coverHandling Replacing the water-resistant packingContents Limited Warranty Optional accessoriesAccessory Order Form Request for Service Notice USA OnlyQuick guide Set the mode dial to OFF Opendoor. the card/batteryInsert the battery Closedoor. the card/batteryPlug the DC plug into DC input terminal on the unit Open the terminal coverEnter the date and time Set to Start recording Take picture Stop recording RecordingDuring playback Set to Select and enter the picture to viewCD-ROM AccessoriesParts identification Tripod mounting holeHandling Mode dial P.26Parts identification and handling Using the 2-way hand strap suppliedUsing as strap Using as a grip beltUsing the LCD monitor Type of card Capacity Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards as of DecemberSD Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card Write-protecting cards Precautions in handlingAC adaptor AC cable＊ Setup 1 ChargingSet the mode dial to OFF To AC outlet Lever Press hereDoes not flash If the status indicator does the followingCharging time Approx hours 15 minutes SetupRemaining battery capacity indication Charging time and recordable timeInsert/Removecard. the SD Setup 3 Inserting/Removing SDWhen not in use, set the mode dial to OFF Setup 4 Turning power ON/OFF Selecting modesSet to icon of desired mode Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitorQuick starts Make settings from the menus. P.28Setting Quick Start IndicatorTo return to the previous screen Setup 5 Setting from the menuDisplay the menu Select the top menuSelect an item Enter the selected item Close the menu Using the cursor buttonsFormat Setting the date and timeSet to or Select the desired menu To change the date and time displayChanging the display language Adjusting the LCD monitorAdjusting the LCD monitor Selectitem. and adjustHold the unit firmly with both hands Recording 1 Before recordingBasic stance Taking pictures underwaterAutomatic recording motion/still pictures Card/battery doorSet to Recording 2 Automatic recording motion picturesPress Start recording To change recording mode Recording mode and recording timesIf recording stops →ADVANCED→SHTR EFFECT→OFF Recording 3 Automatic recording still picturesSet to Press Take picture To remove shutter soundTo change picture quality Picture qualityTo avoid jitter To enlarge further Enlarge RestoreRecording 4 Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain Enlarging zoom→ADVANCED→ZOOM MIC→ON Picture brightness in dark locationsAvoid jitter image stabilizer function Apply zoom effect to sounds zoom microphoneDisplay operation icons Recording 5 Other recording optionsChange operation icons →ADVANCED→FADE COLOR→WHITE / Black Fade-in/Fade-outTo quit halfway through Self-timerRecording 5 Othercont. recording options Backlight compensation functionMagicPix function Soft skin modeTo return to automatic recording Adjusting focus manually manual focus adjustmentRecording 6 Recording manually motion/still pictures Set to orTo cancel the setting Using situation-specific settings scene modeAchieve natural colors white balance Setting manuallyAuto white balance range To return to automatic adjustment Set to or ＊To return to automatic adjustment Adjusting shutter speed shutter speedShutter speed adjustment range Iris/gain value adjustment range Adjusting brightness iris/gainRecording 7 Useful functions Setting home city and regionSetting the city and region of your travel destination To cancelAvoid wind noise wind noise reduction function Restoring local date and time after returning home→BASIC→GUIDE LINES→ON Enter the picture to view To adjust the volumePlayback 1 Viewing motion pictures Select the desired sceneSelect the date to display Displaying thumbnails by dateFrame-by-frame playback PlaybackFast forward/rewind playback Slow-motion playbackSet to Enter the picture to view Playback 2 Viewing still picturesDeleting one picture at a time To cancel deletion halfway throughEditing 1 Deletingpictures motion/still Set to orDeleting all pictures Deleted pictures cannot be restoredSelecting and deleting multiple pictures →EDIT Scene →SETUP→FORMAT CARD→YESPreventing accidental deletion Formatting cardsPictures Setting Dpof for stillDpof SET→CANCEL ALL →PICT. SETUP→DPOF SET→SETTo display LCD monitor information on TV →SETUP→EXT. DISPLAY→ONWith other 1 Playback on TV ProductsWith other Copying pictures using the AV cable suppliedCopying to video recorders Or DVD recordersPictBridge printers Printing pictures fromPRINT→YES Print settingsTo cancel printing Available settingsTime required for copying Reference Using DVD burnersRequired equipment as of December Supported discs 12 cm discConnecting this unit and a DVD burner Copying still pictures to discs To cancel copyingCopying all motion pictures to discs Select Scenes Select Date Copying selected motion pictures to discsCopying using a DVD burner →EDIT SCENE→DELETE →COPIED →YES Playing back discsExiting Deleting copied motion picturesVideo editing software MotionSD Studio 1.3E Software on the CD-ROMComputer With aAgreement End User LicenseEnd User License Agreement Operating environment required for MotionSD Studio Operating environmentMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Studio Installing MotionSDUninstalling the software If the Setup Menu does not start up automaticallyImporting motion pictures and still pictures Using MotionSD StudioFrom the SD Browser screen Editing motion pictures and still picturesClosing MotionSD Studio Click in the lower right- hand corner of the screenExternal drive Mass storage Using this unit as anConnecting the unit to a computer Disconnecting the unitSD card folder structure When the driver is not recognized When the driver is recognizedChecking the connections Operating environment required for external drives Connecting to a MacintoshConnecting the unit to a the computer ComputerTop menu Submenus Purpose Others 1 MenusRecording menu Playback menuSettings/Notices Mode Purpose Setup menuDate YES / no OFF Settings/Notices ModeStill picture recording display When recordingOthers 2 LCD monitor displays Motion picture recording displayMotion picture playback display During playbackStill picture playback display Message Others 3 MessagesConnected to the unit Disc cannot be used or cannot be written on. UseNew disc Device that cannot be used with this unit isUnit does not operate normally Others 4 TroubleshootingPower does not turn on Status indicator is flashing while using the batteryMotion picture recording stops on its own Unit does not recognize the SD card when inserted Speaker volume is lowData cannot be deleted Disappears, After disconnectingAn error message IndicationError Function Condition Digital zoom Fade ModeImage stabilizer Mode While using MagicPix Scene mode Function cannot be used or selectedOthers 5 Cautions for use When using the unitSD cards BatteryLCD monitor AC adaptorCondensation CleaningShock proof Others 6 Specifications Recording media Recording mode and transferPower source Power consumptionAccessory No Description Optional accessoriesOthers Visa Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersFailure to do so will delay your repair Request for Service Notice USA OnlyFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Customer Services Directory For USA onlyLimited Warranty Coverage Panasonic Video Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Carry-In, Mail-in Prepaid or In-Home ServiceWarranty For Canadian Customers Numerics IndexConecte el adaptador de CA suministrado Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía españolaInserte la batería Cierre la tapa de la tarjeta/bateríaAbra la cubierta del terminal Para el uso rápidoIntroduzcahora. la fecha y la Imágenes en movimiento GrabaciónDeseada.Seleccione la escena Imágenes en movimientoPóngalo en Durante la reproducción Seleccione SÍ114 VQT1M21 VQT1M21 Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc