Panasonic SDR-SW21P Operating Instructions Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Panasonic Manuals
  4. Camcorder
  5. SDR-SW21P
  6. Operating instructions manual
Panasonic SDR-SW21P Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SDR-SW21P Operating Instructions Manual

Sd video camera
Hide thumbs Also See for SDR-SW21P:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Service Manual
Note
Please be sure to read
"(IMPORTANT) Waterproof
performance" (P.17-19) before using
this unit underwater to prevent the unit
from being mishandled, which may
cause water to seep in.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Operating Instructions

SDR-SW21P/PC
Model No.
SD Video Camera
VQT2A17

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Panasonic SDR-SW21P

Summary of Contents for Panasonic SDR-SW21P

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SDR-SW21P/PC Model No.

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.
  • Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: SDR-SW21P Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
  • Page 5 Battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS USE & LOCATION WARNING ● TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD… Accessories (AC adaptor, AC cable, battery pack, SD memory card and etc.) should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply if it gets wet. Your camera has been designed for outdoor use, however accessories are not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT ● Carefully observe copyright laws Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. ● Indemnity concerning recording content The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    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) ...
  • Page 9 Playback Viewing motion pictures ... 56 Displaying thumbnails by date .. 57 Fast forward/rewind playback .. 58 Slow-motion playback ... 58 Frame-by-frame playback ... 58 Resuming the previous playback .. 58 Viewing still pictures ... 59 Editing Deleting motion/still pictures .. 60 Deleting one picture at a time ..

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Quick guide Charging Set the mode dial to [OFF]. Open the card/battery door. Lift the flap upright and turn it counter-clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the door. Insert the battery. Inserting SD cards (sold separately) Place label upwards. Slide straight in until hearing card catch.
  • Page 11 Open the terminal cover. Lift the flap upright and turn it counter-clockwise until it clicks for unlocking and then open the cover. Plug the DC plug into the DC input terminal on the unit. Status indicator Flashing red: Charging in progress Off: Charging complete Setting the date and time...
  • Page 12 Quick guide The display and menu language can be changed →[LANGUAGE] Recording Motion pictures Set to [ Start recording. Stop recording. VQT2A17 (cont.) Still pictures Set to [ ]. Take picture.

  • Page 13: Motion Pictures

    Playback Motion pictures Set to [ ]. Select and enter the picture to view. Play/Pause Back Return to step Deleting pictures During playback (LCD monitor display in motion picture viewing) Still pictures Set to [ ]. Select and enter the picture to view.

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Accessories Make sure all of the following accessories were included in the product package. (Accessories except for the hand strap are not waterproof.) • Battery pack VW-VBJ10 The battery is shipped in a discharged state. Be sure to charge the battery before using this unit (P.22).

  • Page 15: And Handling

    and handling Terminal cover lock (P.17, 23) Terminal cover (P.17, 23) Drain port (P.19) Speaker LCD monitor (P.16) Menu button [MENU] (P.28) WEB Mode button [WEB MODE] (P.40) Cursor buttons (P.29) Underwater button [UNDERWATER] (P.51) Auto button [AUTO] (P.34) Delete button [ ] (P.60) Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (P.48)

  • Page 16: Using The Hand Strap (Supplied)

    Parts identification and handling Using the hand strap (supplied) Using as strap Using as a grip belt Screw the adaptor hanging from the strap into the tripod hole. Attaching the float The float prevents the unit from sinking when it is accidentally dropped into water. ●...

  • Page 17: Before Using The Unit Under Water

    (IEC 60529), in which it was submerged to a depth of 2.0 m (6.5 feet) for 30 minutes, and dustproof tests (IP Code: IP58) in accordance with Panasonic standards, but this does not guarantee that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction by contact with water and dust.
  • Page 18 “Before using the unit under water” (IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance Check the following before closing the card/battery door and terminal cover. • If foreign material (such as a strand of hair or string, or some sand or dust) adheres to the areas shown in black in the illustration ( areas they come in contact with) when the card/battery door or terminal cover is closed, water could leak inside and cause a malfunction when the unit is used underwater.
  • Page 19 Care after underwater use • After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standing for more than 60 minutes without being absolutely sure to immerse it in fresh water. (Otherwise, the unit’s waterproof performance may be compromised.) • Wipe off any dirt or water droplets on the unit using a lint-free cloth.

  • Page 20: Applicable Sd Cards (Sold Separately)

    Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards (as of January 2009) The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of SD cards, motion picture recording may stop during use.
  • Page 21 Precautions in handling • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water and foreign matter from adhering to terminals. • Do not leave cards in the following areas: · Where exposed to direct sunlight ·...

  • Page 22: Setup

    Setup Insert the battery into the unit and charge it. Set the mode dial to [OFF]. The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set to any position other than [OFF]. Open the card/battery door.
  • Page 23 The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it before use. For charging time (P.24) We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 24: Charging Time, Recordable Time And Remaining Battery Capacity Indication

    To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. VQT2A17 Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity indication Approx.

  • Page 25: Inserting/Removing Sd Cards (Sold Separately)

    Inserting/Removing SD Setup cards SD cards are sold separately. Preparations: Set the mode dial to [OFF]. (Check that the status indicator is out.) Inserting or removing an SD card with the power ON may damage the unit and destroy data on the card. Open the card/battery door.

  • Page 26: Turning Power On/Off (Selecting Modes)

    Setup Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it recklessly. Status indicator • When power is ON: Lit red (When selecting • When power is OFF: Off ● The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time.

  • Page 27: Quick Starts

    Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture recording/playback or power OFF. Quick starts Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [ When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor operations: LCD monitor operation...

  • Page 28: Setting From The Menu, Changing The Display Language

    Setup The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.88 “Menu List”) To return to the previous screen To quit an operation halfway through VQT2A17 Setting from the menu, changing the display language Display the menu. The menu displayed differs according to mode.
  • Page 29 The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and make menu settings. Select an item. Enter the selected item. Using the cursor buttons The cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or thumbnail displays. Upwards Left Right...

  • Page 30: Setting The Date And Time And Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    Setup Setting the date and time Before recording, check that the date and time have been set. The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons and proceed to step To change the date and time display...
  • Page 31 and adjusting the LCD monitor ● After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Setting home city and region” of the world time function (P.54). ● If [ ] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has run down.

  • Page 32: Recording

    Recording Basic stance Hold the unit firmly with both hands White balance sensor Microphone Be careful not to block microphone or sensor Taking pictures underwater This unit can take pictures underwater to depths of 2.0 m (6.5 feet) (max. 30 minutes duration). To take pictures underwater, press and hold the UNDERWATER button so as to set the Underwater Mode.
  • Page 33 Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit. Recording can be done in two ways: “Automatic recording” or “Manual recording”. Automatic recording (motion/still pictures) (This is the default setting at the time of purchase) ●...

  • Page 34: Automatic Recording (Motion Pictures)

    Recording To change aspect ratio to 4:3 →[ADVANCED]→ [ASPECT]→[4:3] Default aspect ratio at the time of purchase is set to 16:9 (widescreen). To remove sound when record button is pressed →[SETUP]→ [BEEP SOUND]→[OFF] To remove on-screen display →[SETUP]→ [DISPLAY]→[OFF] To ensure that you won’t pass up any recording opportunities PRE-REC function (P.46) ●...

  • Page 35: Recording Mode And Recording Times

    Record motion picture with automatic settings such as focus and coloring. For maximum recording times with battery see (P.24) Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the recording mode selected. Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) SD card capacity (Highest picture quality)

  • Page 36: Automatic Recording (Still Pictures)

    Recording To remove shutter sound →[ADVANCED]→[SHTR EFFECT]→[OFF] To remove on-screen display →[SETUP]→ [DISPLAY]→[OFF] ● Sound is not recorded. ● Recorded still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit. VQT2A17 Automatic recording (still pictures) Set to [ ]. Press Take picture.

  • Page 37: Picture Quality

    Picture quality Picture size is 640×480 (0.3 M). The number of pictures that may be recorded depends on the picture quality selected. Picture quality and number of pictures for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) SD card capacity High (highest picture quality) Standard (largest number of pictures)

  • Page 38: Zoom/Avoid Jitter/Maintain

    Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. Enlarging (zoom) Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without degradation. To enlarge further Digital zoom can be used to enlarge objects by a maximum of 700 times. (Cannot be used during still picture recording.) →[ADVANCED]→...

  • Page 39: Picture Brightness In Dark Locations

    picture brightness in dark locations Apply zoom effect to sounds (zoom microphone) Synched with zooming operations, distance sounds are recorded when enlarging and peripheral sounds are recorded at wide angles. →[ADVANCED]→[ZOOM MIC]→[ON] Avoid jitter (image stabilizer function) →[ADVANCED]→[EIS]→[ON] ● Default setting at the time of purchase is [ON]. ●...

  • Page 40: Recording In Web Mode

    Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB Mode) You can record video clips in the right file sizes for uploading to the YouTube video sharing website. To cancel WEB Mode •...
  • Page 41 ● The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from 9m58s, 57s or 56s down to 0 while the PRE-REC function (P. 46) setting is on. ● When the remaining recordable time falls below 5 seconds while the fade-in/ fade-out function (P.43) setting is on, the fade-in/fade-out function is canceled.

  • Page 42: Other Recording Options

    Recording For Manual Mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time.) During motion picture recording During still picture recording Icon Function Backlight compensation function Fade in/fade out function ([ Self-timer recording ([ Help Mode MagicPix function ([ Soft Skin Mode To hide operation icons VQT2A17 Other recording options For Manual Focus Mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times.)

  • Page 43: Fade-In/Fade-Out

    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 still pictures. View explanations of functions during automatic recording (Help Mode) Select [ ] in step page.

  • Page 44: Backlight Compensation Function

    Recording Backlight compensation function Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting. Display operation icons. Shutting off the power or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting. ● Self-timer Still pictures may be taken using the self-timer. Display operation icons. Take picture. Picture is taken approx.

  • Page 45: Soft Skin Mode

    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 still pictures. Soft Skin Mode Softens skin colors when people’s faces are prominent in pictures. Display operation icons.

  • Page 46: Pre-Rec Function

    Recording PRE-REC function To ensure that you won’t pass up any recording opportunities, the picture and sound are recorded starting about 3 seconds before the record button is pressed. Display operation icons. ● “PRE-REC” is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. The picture and sound are recorded starting about 3 seconds before the ●...
  • Page 47 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 still pictures. ● It is not possible to set the PRE-REC function when less than one minute is left for recording pictures.

  • Page 48: Recording Manually (Motion/Still Pictures)

    Recording To return to automatic recording To hide operation icons Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment) Manually focus the subject if it cannot be brought into focus by automatic focus. For example, focusing is hard in the following situations: • Mixture of close and distant objects •...

  • Page 49: Using Situation-Specific Settings (Scene Mode)

    Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode) Prearranged settings can be used. After steps (previous page) →[BASIC]→[SCENE MODE]→select from the five modes below: Sports For fast-moving scenes •...

  • Page 50: Achieve Natural Colors (White Balance)

    Recording Achieve natural colors (white balance) Restore natural colors according to the light source when coloring has become unnatural. After steps Select [ The mode changes as follows depending on whether the Underwater Mode (P.51) is ON or OFF. When OFF: →...
  • Page 51 Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. To return to automatic adjustment ＊ When the Underwater Mode (see below) is ON, coloring is set for underwater environments. Recording colors and audio suited for underwater environments (Underwater Mode) Press and hold •...

  • Page 52: Adjusting Shutter Speed (Shutter Speed)

    Recording Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc. After steps Select [ 1/60 ＊ During still Slower picture recording ＊ Slower extreme becomes 1/30 when auto slow shutter (P.39) is set to [ON]. ● When adjusting both shutter speed and brightness (iris and gain), adjust the shutter speed first.

  • Page 53: Adjusting Brightness (Iris/Gain)

    Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. Adjusting brightness (iris/gain) Adjust iris/gain (sensitivity) settings if location is too bright or too dark. After steps (P.48) Select [ Iris/gain value adjustment range CLOSE……F16……F2.0…OPEN (0 dB)………18 dB Iris adjustment Darker...

  • Page 54: Useful Functions

    Recording Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world time) By setting your travel destination, the time difference is automatically calculated and displayed accordingly. Time settings (P.30) must be made first. →[BASIC]→[SET WORLD TIME]→[YES] When selecting the setting for the very first time, press the center of the cursor buttons after [SET HOME LOCATION.] appears on the LCD monitor and proceed to step in “Setting home city and region”.

  • Page 55: View Slants And Composition (Guidelines)

    The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines displayed and the sound of the wind reduced. indicates functions used with motion pictures and still pictures. ● When setting the travel destination, if the city and region of your travel destination do not appear, select another city and region in the same time zone.

  • Page 56: Viewing Motion Pictures

    Playback Volume adjustment To fast-forward/rewind While pressed and held, only the Scene No. changes rapidly. Release the cursor button when the desired Scene No. appears. To adjust the volume T (+) side: Increases the volume. W (–) side: Decreases the volume. Audio is output only during •...

  • Page 57: Displaying Thumbnails By Date

    Recorded motion pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit. Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit). Displaying thumbnails by date Select [ ] in step (P.56). Select the date to display. ●...

  • Page 58: Fast Forward/Rewind Playback

    Playback Fast forward/rewind playback During playback Pause (returns to normal playback when pressed during fast- forwarding or fast-rewinding). Fast-rewinds when held down for 1 or more seconds. ● Pressing the buttons again changes to fast-forward (fast-rewind) speed. The [ ] and [ ] buttons appearing on the LCD monitor change to [ Slow-motion playback While playback is paused Returns to normal playback.

  • Page 59: Viewing Still Pictures

    Playback Recorded still pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit. Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit). Set to [ ]. Thumbnails are displayed. Select the desired scene. A yellow frame appears around the selected scene.

  • Page 60: Editing

    Editing Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while the unit is deleting pictures. ● Only motion pictures can be deleted by selecting from the menu. ([DELETE] under [EDIT SCENE] P.88) ●...

  • Page 61: Deleting All Pictures

    Deleted pictures cannot be restored. Locking pictures (P.62) you do not want to delete prevents them from being deleted accidentally. Deleting all pictures With thumbnails displayed Select [ALL]. Select [YES]. End deleting. Deletion may take time depending on the number of pictures to delete.

  • Page 62: Preventing Accidental Deletion

    Editing Preventing accidental deletion Locking important pictures prevents them from being deleted accidentally. Even locked pictures are deleted when SD cards are formatted. Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Make settings from the menus. (P.28) →[EDIT SCENE] (For still pictures, [PICT.

  • Page 63: Setting Dpof For Still Pictures

    Editing DPOF is the acronym for Digital Print Order Format and designates which still pictures are to be printed and how many copies are to be made on SD cards. This information can be used by DPOF printers and stores. Set to [ ].

  • Page 64: With Other Products

    With other products Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed on TV. For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to [ Connect the unit and TV using the AV cable (supplied).

  • Page 65: Copying To Video Recorders Or Dvd Recorders

    Copying to video recorders With other products or DVD recorders Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders and DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as “recorder”). For recorders settings, see the operating instructions for the recorders. Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to [ Connect the unit and recorder using the AV cable (supplied).

  • Page 66: Printing Pictures From Pictbridge Printers

    With other products Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22), and set the mode dial to a setting other than [OFF]. Connect the unit and printer using the USB cable (supplied). Insert the plugs as far as they will go. Number of copies (Max.
  • Page 67 Still pictures recorded with this unit can be printed by connecting the unit directly to a printer that supports PictBridge. Print settings Item DATE PRINT PAPER SIZE PAGE LAYOUT ● Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected. To cancel printing A confirmation message appears.

  • Page 68: Using Dvd Burners (Sold Separately)

    With other products Required equipment (as of January 2009) • DVD burner (VW-BN1 • Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner) ＊ Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is recommended. No guarantees are given for operations involving the use of any other DVD burner. Supported discs: 12 cm disc Motion pictures and still pictures...
  • Page 69 Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately). Connecting this unit and a DVD burner Connect the AC adaptor provided with the DVD burner to the DVD burner. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF].
  • Page 70 With other products With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures, either all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates can be selected and copied. Copying still pictures to discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.69). Select [PICTURE].
  • Page 71 Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately). Copying selected motion pictures to discs Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.69). Select [VIDEO] → [FAVOURITE SCENES] → [SELECT SCENES] or [SELECT DATE].
  • Page 72 With other products Copying using a DVD burner ● After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, check that the disc plays back and that data was copied correctly. (P.73) ● While copying is underway, do not turn off the power of the unit or DVD burner or disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable.
  • Page 73 Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately). Playing back discs Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.69). Select a thumbnail and play back the picture. To cancel Press .

  • Page 74: Software On The Cd-Rom

    With a computer The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below: This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers. Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0 This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached to e-mail or edited and saved on DVD.

  • Page 75: End User License Agreement

    Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

  • Page 76: Operating Environment

    (When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.) Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)) Video cameras Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with (SD card/Hard disk) connected via Content Content captured using Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with...
  • Page 77 If the built-in clock is set to a value outside this range, this software may not be activated or operated properly. ● This software can only handle images recorded with this software or a Panasonic video camera that this software accompanied. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD videos are not supported.

  • Page 78: Installing Videocam Suite

    With a computer ● Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.76) and close any other software applications which are running. ● Do not perform other computer operations while installing the software. ● Do not connect this unit to the computer until installation is complete. Install VideoCam Suite only from the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 79 ● VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers. ● Install and uninstall the software with administrator authorization. Click [Finish]. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” to automatically restart the computer and complete the installation. Eject the CD-ROM from the computer. After the installation is finished, the icon [ If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically Double-click the CD-ROM icon [...

  • Page 80: Using Videocam Suite

    With a computer Importing motion pictures and still pictures When this unit is connected to the computer, VideoCam Suite starts up automatically. ● To use the application with Windows Vista, log on with administrator authorization or via a standard user account. Guest accounts cannot be used. To use the application with Windows XP or 2000, log on with administrator authorization.
  • Page 81 Suite operating instructions (PDF file). Editing motion pictures and still pictures Double-click on the desktop to start the program. Startup is also possible by selecting [Start]→[All Programs]→[Panasonic]→ [VideoCam Suite 2.0]→[VideoCam Suite]. First startup ● A window is displayed containing the licence agreement. Read the agreement carefully before continuing.

  • Page 82: Uploading Video Clips To Youtube

    With a computer Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). Select [WEB MODE] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit. ●...
  • Page 83 When VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have recorded in WEB Mode to YouTube. You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips. (Simplified uploading) Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to [ Press The “PLEASE CONNECT USB CABLE.”...

  • Page 84: Using This Unit As An External Drive (Mass Storage)

    With a computer Connecting the unit to a computer Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF]. Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied).
  • Page 85 This unit can be used as an external drive. SD card folder structure The content of the SD card in the unit can be checked from the computer. Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with the unit are saved in the folder tree below.

  • Page 86: Checking The Connections

    With a computer Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.80) Display the Device Manager. ● For Windows 2000 Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab → [Device Manager] button. ● For Windows XP Click [Start] →...

  • Page 87: Connecting To A Macintosh Computer

    Connecting to a Macintosh With a computer computer Operating environment required for external drives Supported Macintosh computers Mac OS X v10.4, Mac OS X v10.5 PowerPC G5 1.9 GHz or higher Intel ® Core™ Duo, Intel Interface USB port ● Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

  • Page 88: Others

    Others Recording menu Set the mode dial to [ Top menu SCENE MODE GUIDE LINES REC MODE BASIC PICT.QUALITY CLOCK SET SET WORLD TIME D.ZOOM WIND CUT ZOOM MIC ADVANCED AUTO SLW SHTR SHTR EFFECT ASPECT FADE COLOR SETUP LANGUAGE Playback menu Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].
  • Page 89 Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. (For setting procedures, see P.28.) ● Settings enclosed in Settings/Notices OFF / OFF / ON YES / NO YES / NO OFF / 25x / 700x OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON OFF / ON...

  • Page 90: Setup Menu

    Others SETUP menu Item DISPLAY DATE/TIME DATE FORMAT FORMAT CARD QUICK START ECONOMY AUDIO REC BEEP SOUND POWER LCD LCD SET TV ASPECT EXT. DISPLAY RESUME PLAY INITIAL SET DEMO MODE VQT2A17 Menus (cont.) Display current information or settings on the LCD monitor. •...
  • Page 91 Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. (For setting procedures, see P.28.) ● Settings enclosed in Settings/Notices OFF / ON OFF / D/T / DATE Y/M/D / M/D/Y / D/M/Y YES / NO OFF / ON OFF / 5 MINUTES : Power shuts off if the unit is not operated for about 5 minutes.

  • Page 92: Lcd Monitor Displays

    Others When recording Motion picture recording display Recording Mode (P.35) Power LCD (P.31) (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause Remaining time for recording (P.34) WEB Mode (P.40) Auto Mode (P.34)/ Manual Mode (P.48) Scene Mode (P.49) Underwater Mode (P.51) Manual focus (P.48) White balance (P.50) Shutter speed (P.52)

  • Page 93: During Playback

    During playback Motion picture playback display Still picture playback display Operating status (P.56) Playback Fast forward Fast rewind Scene shift Frame-by-frame playback Pause Jump to end of last scene/ start of first scene Slow motion playback Playback time Scene number (P.56) Play mode All scenes on the media displayed (P.57)

  • Page 94: Messages

    Check the card/battery door. Check the displayed message before using the unit underwater. ● Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card applicable for motion picture recording. (P.20) ● If this message appears when an applicable card is used, it is recommended to format the card. Formatting deletes all data on the SD card.
  • Page 95 This section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and how to deal with them. Message EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO Functions that cannot be used simultaneously were MANUAL MODE. selected. (P.101) CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. PLEASE CONNECT You tried connecting the unit to a computer without AC ADAPTOR connecting the AC adaptor.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Others Problem The power does not turn on. The status indicator is flashing while using the battery. Power shuts off on its own. Power shuts off as soon as it is turned The battery runs down quickly. The battery is swollen.
  • Page 97 Problem The display If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set changes suddenly. [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.90) Indications (remaining pictures, When [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] menu is set to elapsed time, etc.) [OFF], indications other than warnings and the date do not appear on do not appear.
  • Page 98 Others Problem The sound of the motor is being recorded. Speaker volume is low. Images do not appear on TV or appear stretched in the vertical direction. Data cannot be deleted. Images on the SD card do not look normal. The SD card cannot be used even after formatting with this...
  • Page 99 Problem ● The indication ● disappears, the display does not work or cannot be operated. The SD card is not recognized when Check the supported SD cards in the device’s inserted into other operating instructions. devices. ● The computer does not recognize the ●...
  • Page 100 Others Problem [ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.] appears on the LCD monitor. The audio does not output for a motion picture copied with a DVD burner. The PDF file of the VideoCam Suite operating instructions does not open.
  • Page 101 Problem Because of specifications, this unit has functions that cannot be used simultaneously. Examples: A function cannot be used or selected. When [INITIAL SET] is executed from the SETUP menu, all the settings except for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] will be restored to the defaults established at the time of purchase, and it will then become possible to select functions.

  • Page 102: Cautions For Use

    Others When using the unit Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic ● equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the SD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 103 SD cards ● The memory capacity indicated on the SD card label is the maximum capacity for copyright protection and management, which is ordinarily used by the unit, computers, etc. ● MiniSD cards require a purpose-specific adaptor. Do not insert just the miniSD card or just the adaptor.
  • Page 104 Others AC adaptor ● Use the supplied AC adaptor. ● If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or it may not charge at all. ● Keep the AC adaptor at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from the radio. (Interference may affect the radio.) ●...
  • Page 105 2.0 m (6.5 feet) for up to 30 minutes. (This means that the unit can be used underwater when handled as stipulated by Panasonic, for the specified duration, and at the specified water pressure. It is not guaranteed that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction.) Shockproof This product has passed drop tests from a height of 1.2 m (4 feet) in...

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Others SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: Signal system Image sensor Lens Zoom Monitor Microphone Speaker White balance adjustment Standard illumination Minimum required illumination Video output level Audio output level Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (Weight) Mass (Weight) in operation Operating temperature...
  • Page 107 Motion pictures Recording media Picture size Recordable time Compression Recording mode and transfer rate Audio compression Still pictures Recording media Number of recordable pictures Compression Picture size AC adaptor : Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 12 W DC output:...

  • Page 108: Optional Accessories

    Others Figure ＊ Please refer to page 24 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. VQT2A17 Optional accessories Accessory No. Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery VW-VBJ10 ＊...

  • Page 109: Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. (For USA and Puerto Rico Customers)

  • Page 110: Request For Service Notice (Usa And Puerto Rico Only)

    • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (USA and Puerto Rico Only)

  • Page 111: Customer Services Directory (United States And Puerto Rico)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 112: Limited Warranty

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company. (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or...
  • Page 113 For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States and Puerto Rico call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product.

  • Page 114: Warranty

    Warranty PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Aperture ......53 Audio rec ....34, 90, 100 Auto focus.

  • Page 116: Spanish Quick Use Guide

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española Carga Ponga el selector de modo en [OFF]. Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/ batería. Levante la solapa hasta ponerla en posición vertical y gírela hacia la izquierda hasta que haga un clic y se suelte, y luego abra la puerta.
  • Page 117 para el uso rápido Abra la cubierta del terminal. Levante la solapa hasta ponerla en posición vertical y gírela hacia la izquierda hasta que haga un clic y se suelte, y luego abra la cubierta. Enchufe la clavija de CC en el terminal de entrada de CC de la unidad.
  • Page 118 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiar →[LANGUAGE] Grabación Imágenes en movimiento Póngalo en [ Inicio de grabación. Parada de grabación. VQT2A17 Imágenes fijas Póngalo en [ ]. Toma de imagen.
  • Page 119 para el uso rápido Reproducción Imágenes en movimiento Póngalo en [ ]. Seleccione la escena deseada. Reproducción/Pausa A la escena anterior Vuelve al paso Borrado de imágenes Durante la reproducción (Visualización en el modo de reproducción de Imágenes en movimiento) (cont.) Imágenes fijas Póngalo en [ ].
  • Page 120 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 VQT2A17 F0109KS0 (1000 ) © Panasonic Corporation 2009...

This manual is also suitable for:

Sdr-sw21pcSdr-sw21gSdr-sw21sSdr-sw21dSdr-sw21

Table of Contents