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Operating Instructions SD Video Camera
Model No. SDR-SW21P/PC
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Things You Should Know
Safety Precautions WARNING:
CAUTION!
WARNING
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Things You Should Know
Safety Precautions WARNING:
CAUTION!
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
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PRECAUTIONS
USE & LOCATION
WARNING
CAUTION
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PRECAUTIONS
USE & LOCATION
WARNING
CAUTION
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Contents
Before using
Setup
Recording
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Contents
Before using
Setup
Recording
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Setting the date and time
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Quick guide
Charging
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Accessories
Tripod mounting hole
Parts identification
and handling
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Accessories
Tripod mounting hole
Parts identification
and handling
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Using the hand strap (supplied)
Using as strap
Using as a grip belt
Attaching the float
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Using the hand strap (supplied)
Using as strap
Using as a grip belt
Attaching the float
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Check the following before closing the card/battery door and terminal cover.
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Underwater use
Care after underwater use
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Check the following before closing the card/battery door and terminal cover.
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Underwater use
Care after underwater use
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Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of January 2009)
Precautions in handling
Applicable SD cards
Write-protecting cards
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Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of January 2009)
Precautions in handling
Applicable SD cards
Write-protecting cards
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(supplied).
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card.
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Setup 4Turning power ON/OFF
(Selecting modes)
Set to icon of desired mode.
Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor
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Setup 4Turning power ON/OFF
(Selecting modes)
Set to icon of desired mode.
Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitor
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If the LCD monitor is hard to see in bright places (POWER LCD)
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Setup 6Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor
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If the LCD monitor is hard to see in bright places (POWER LCD)
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Setup 6Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor
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Recording 1Before recording Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card.
Basic stance Recording can be done in two ways: Automatic recording or Manual recording.
Automatic recording (motion/still pictures)
Manual recording (motion/still pictures)
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Recording 1Before recording Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card.
Basic stance Recording can be done in two ways: Automatic recording or Manual recording.
Automatic recording (motion/still pictures)
Manual recording (motion/still pictures)
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To change aspect ratio to 4:3
To remove sound when record button is pressed
To remove on-screen display
To ensure that you wont pass up any recording opportunities
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To change aspect ratio to 4:3
To remove sound when record button is pressed
To remove on-screen display
To ensure that you wont pass up any recording opportunities
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To remove shutter sound
To remove on-screen display
Recording 3 Automatic recording
(still pictures)
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To remove shutter sound
To remove on-screen display
Recording 3 Automatic recording
(still pictures)
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Recording 4Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark locations
Enlarging (zoom)
Enlarge Restore
To enlarge further
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Recording 4Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark locations
Enlarging (zoom)
Enlarge Restore
To enlarge further
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Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB Mode)
Recording 5
Recording in WEB Mode
To cancel WEB Mode
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Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB Mode)
Recording 5
Recording in WEB Mode
To cancel WEB Mode
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To change the fade-in and fade-out image color to black or white
View explanations of functions during automatic recording (Help Mode)
To hide operation icons
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To change the fade-in and fade-out image color to black or white
View explanations of functions during automatic recording (Help Mode)
During motion picture
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Recording 6Other recording options
Backlight compensation function
Self-timer
To quit halfway through
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Recording 6Other recording options
Backlight compensation function
Self-timer
To quit halfway through
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Recording 6Other recording options
PRE-REC function
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Recording 6Other recording options
PRE-REC function
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Recording 7Recording manually
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Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment)
To return to automatic focus or
Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode)
To cancel the setting
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Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment)
Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode)
To cancel the setting
To return to automatic recording
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Recording 7Recording manually
Auto white balance range
Achieve natural colors (white balance)
Setting manually
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Recording 7Recording manually
Auto white balance range
Achieve natural colors (white balance)
Setting manually
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Recording 7Recording manually
Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed)
Adjusting brightness (iris/gain)
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Recording 7Recording manually
Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed)
Adjusting brightness (iris/gain)
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Recording 8Useful functions The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines
Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world time)
Setting home city and region
Setting the city and region of your travel destination
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Recording 8Useful functions The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines
Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world time)
Setting home city and region
Setting the city and region of your travel destination
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motion pictures recorded that day appear.
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motion pictures recorded that day appear.
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Playback 1 Viewing motion pictures
Fast forward/rewind playback
Slow-motion playback
Frame-by-frame playback
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Playback 1 Viewing motion pictures
Fast forward/rewind playback
Slow-motion playback
Frame-by-frame playback
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Deleting one picture at a time
Deleting all pictures
To cancel deletion halfway through
Selecting and deleting multiple pictures
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Deleting one picture at a time
Deleting all pictures
To cancel deletion halfway through
Selecting and deleting multiple pictures
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Editing 2
Preventing accidental deletion
Formatting cards
Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures Formatting cards
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Editing 2
Preventing accidental deletion
Formatting cards
Preventing accidental deletion of motion/still pictures Formatting cards
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To display LCD monitor information on TV
With other products 2Copying to video recorders
or DVD recorders
Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
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To display LCD monitor information on TV
With other products 2Copying to video recorders
or DVD recorders
Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
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Print settings
To cancel printing
With other products 3Printing pictures from
PictBridge printers
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Print settings
To cancel printing
With other products 3Printing pictures from
PictBridge printers
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Connecting this unit and a DVD burner
Required equipment (as of January 2009)
Supported discs: 12 cm disc
Time required for copying (Reference)
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Connecting this unit and a DVD burner
Required equipment (as of January 2009)
Supported discs: 12 cm disc
Time required for copying (Reference)
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Copying still pictures to discs
To cancel copying
Copying all motion pictures to discs
To cancel copying
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Copying still pictures to discs
To cancel copying
Copying all motion pictures to discs
To cancel copying
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With other products 4Using DVD burners
Copying using a DVD burner
Playing back discs
To cancel
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With other products 4Using DVD burners
Copying using a DVD burner
Playing back discs
To cancel
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With a computer 1Software on the CD-ROM
Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0
With a computer 2End User License
Agreement
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With a computer 1Software on the CD-ROM
Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0
With a computer 2End User License
Agreement
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Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite
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Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage)
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Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite
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Operating environment required for external drives (Mass storage)
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With a computer 4Installing VideoCam Suite VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers.
If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically
Uninstalling the software
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With a computer 4Installing VideoCam Suite VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers.
If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically
Uninstalling the software
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Importing motion pictures and still pictures
Editing motion pictures and still pictures
First startup
Closing VideoCam Suite
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Importing motion pictures and still pictures
Editing motion pictures and still pictures
First startup
Closing VideoCam Suite
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With a computer 6Uploading video clips to
YouT ube
You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips. (Simplified uploading)
Concerning uploading to YouTube
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With a computer 6Uploading video clips to
YouT ube
You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips. (Simplified uploading)
Concerning uploading to YouTube
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Connecting the unit to a computer
SD card folder structure
With a computer 7Using this unit as an
external drive
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Connecting the unit to a computer
SD card folder structure
With a computer 7Using this unit as an
external drive
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When the driver is recognized
When the driver is not recognized
With a computer 8Checking the connections With a
computer 9Connecting to a Macintosh
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When the driver is recognized
When the driver is not recognized
With a computer 8Checking the connections With a
computer 9Connecting to a Macintosh
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Others 1 Menus
Recording menu
Playback menu
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Others 1 Menus
Recording menu
Playback menu
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Others 1Menus (cont.) Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
SETUP menu
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Others 1Menus (cont.) Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
SETUP menu
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Others 2LCD monitor displays When recording Motion picture recording display
Still picture recording display
During playback Motion picture playback display
Still picture playback display
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Others 2LCD monitor displays When recording Motion picture recording display
Still picture recording display
During playback Motion picture playback display
Still picture playback display
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Others 3 Messages
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Others 3 Messages
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Others 4Troubleshooting
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Others 4Troubleshooting
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Others 5Cautions for use
When using the unit
SD cards
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Others 5Cautions for use
When using the unit
SD cards
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Others 5Cautions for use (cont.)
LCD monitor
Condensation
Cleaning
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Others 5Cautions for use (cont.)
LCD monitor
Condensation
Cleaning
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Others 6Specifications
Specifications may change without prior notice.
SD Video Camera : Information for your safety
Battery pack : Information for your safety
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Others 6Specifications
Specifications may change without prior notice.
SD Video Camera : Information for your safety
Battery pack : Information for your safety
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Accessory Order Form
Others 7Optional accessories
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Accessory Order Form
Others 7Optional accessories
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Customer Services Directory
Request for Service Notice:
MAIL TO:
Request for Service Notice
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Customer Services Directory
Request for Service Notice:
MAIL TO:
Request for Service Notice
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Limited Warranty
Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
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Limited Warranty
Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
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Index
Warranty
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Operating Instructions SD Video Camera
Model No. SDR-SW21P/PC