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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
P
VQT2A17
F0109KS0 (1000 )
© Panasonic Corporation 2009
Model No.
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
SD Video Camera
SDR-SW21P/PC
VQT2A17
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- Page 1 Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. F0109KS0 (1000 ) 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 © Panasonic Corporation 2009 VQT2A17...
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Page 2: Things You Should Know
BATTERY PACK, SD MEMORY CARD AND ETC.) TO RAIN, MOISTURE, Model No.: SDR-SW21P DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THEM. One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 •... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY Battery Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) INSTRUCTIONS • 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. Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. -
Page 4: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS USE & LOCATION IMPORTANT ● Carefully observe copyright laws WARNING Whatever you have recorded and created can be used for your personal ● TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD… entertainment only. Under copyright laws, other materials cannot be used Accessories (AC adaptor, AC cable, battery pack, SD memory card and etc.) without obtaining permission from the holders of the copyrights. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Before using Playback With a computer Automatic recording (still pictures) ......36 PRECAUTIONS ......6 Viewing motion pictures ..56 Software on the CD-ROM ..74 Picture quality ......37 Quick guide ....... 10 Displaying thumbnails by date .. 57 End User License Agreement .. -
Page 6: Quick Guide
Quick guide Setting the date and time Charging Set the mode dial to Set the mode dial to Open the terminal cover. [OFF]. a position other than [OFF]. Open the card/battery door. Lift the flap upright and turn it Select [YES]. Lift the flap upright and turn it counter-clockwise until it clicks for counter-clockwise until it clicks for... -
Page 7: Motion Pictures
Quick guide (cont.) Playback Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. Set to [ ]. Select and enter the Select and enter the picture to view. picture to view. The display and menu language can be changed →[LANGUAGE] Recording Motion pictures Still pictures Set to [ ]. -
Page 8: Accessories
Accessories Parts identification and handling Make sure all of the following Terminal cover lock Audio-video output (P.17, 23) accessories were included in the terminal [A/V] (P.64, 65) product package. (Accessories except for the hand USB terminal strap are not waterproof.) [ ] (P.66, 69, 80) DC input terminal •... -
Page 9: Parts Identification And Handling
(IEC 60529), in which it was submerged to a depth of 2.0 m (6.5 feet) for 30 minutes, length of the strap. 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 10 “Before using the unit under water” (IMPORTANT) Waterproof performance (cont.) Check the following before closing the card/battery door and Care after underwater use Not more than 60 minutes terminal cover. • After using the unit underwater, do not leave it standing for more than 60 minutes without being absolutely •...
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Page 11: Applicable Sd Cards (Sold Separately)
(as of January 2009) formatted. The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or Write-protect switch higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of SD cards, motion picture recording may stop during use. -
Page 12: Setup
For charging time (P.24) Insert the battery into the unit and charge it. We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (VW-VBJ10) If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Set the mode dial to [OFF]. -
Page 13: Charging Time, Recordable Time And Remaining Battery Capacity Indication
To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine ● The access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select Panasonic battery pack is used. a mode. In this case, there is no problem. VQT2A17... -
Page 14: Turning Power On/Off (Selecting Modes)
Turning power ON/OFF Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture Setup (Selecting modes) recording/playback or power OFF. Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it Quick starts recklessly. Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [ ] and [ ]. -
Page 15: Setting From The Menu, Changing The Display Language
Setting from the menu, The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and Setup changing the display language make menu settings. The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.88 “Menu List”) Display the menu. Select an item. -
Page 16: Setting The Date And Time And Adjusting The Lcd Monitor
Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor Setup ● After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Setting home Setting the date and time city and region” of the world time function (P.54). ●... -
Page 17: Recording
Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Before recording Recording Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit. Recording can be done in two ways: “Automatic recording” Basic stance or “Manual recording”. Stand with back to sun to avoid Automatic recording (motion/still pictures) subject being in... -
Page 18: Automatic Recording (Motion Pictures)
(motion pictures) For maximum recording times with battery see (P.24) Set to [ Recording mode and recording times Recording times depend on the recording mode selected. Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) Recording mode SD card Press capacity (Highest picture quality) -
Page 19: Automatic Recording (Still Pictures)
Picture size is 640×480 (0.3 M). The number of pictures that may be recorded depends on the picture quality selected. Set to [ ]. Picture quality and number of pictures for Panasonic SD cards (approximate) Picture quality SD card capacity... -
Page 20: Zoom/Avoid Jitter/Maintain Picture Brightness In Dark Locations
Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark locations Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Enlarging (zoom) Apply zoom effect to sounds (zoom microphone) Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without Synched with zooming operations, distance sounds are recorded when degradation. -
Page 21: Recording In Web Mode
Recording in WEB Mode Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with ● The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from 9m58s, still pictures. 57s or 56s down to 0 while the PRE-REC function (P. 46) setting is on. Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB Mode) ●... -
Page 22: Other Recording Options
Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step. Other recording options Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. While recording is paused View explanations of functions during automatic recording (Help Mode) Display operation icons. -
Page 23: Backlight Compensation Function
Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or Other recording options perform other operations in one easy step. Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with (cont.) still pictures. Backlight compensation function Soft Skin Mode Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting. -
Page 24: Pre-Rec Function
Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or Other recording options perform other operations in one easy step. Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with (cont.) still pictures. PRE-REC function ● It is not possible to set the PRE-REC function when less than one minute is To ensure that you won’t pass up any recording opportunities, the picture left for recording pictures. -
Page 25: Recording Manually (Motion/Still Pictures)
Recording manually Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with (motion/still pictures) still pictures. Set to [ ] or [ ]. Using situation-specific settings (Scene Mode) Prearranged settings can be used. After steps (previous page) →[BASIC]→[SCENE MODE]→select from the five modes below:... -
Page 26: Achieve Natural Colors (White Balance)
Recording manually Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with (motion/still pictures) (cont.) still pictures. Achieve natural colors (white balance) ＊ Restore natural colors according to the light source when coloring has become To return to automatic adjustment Set to [ ] or... -
Page 27: Adjusting Shutter Speed (Shutter Speed)
Recording manually Focus, coloring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted. Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with (motion/still pictures) (cont.) still pictures. Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed) Adjusting brightness (iris/gain) Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc. Adjust iris/gain (sensitivity) settings if location is too bright or too dark. -
Page 28: Useful Functions
The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines displayed and the sound of the wind reduced. Useful functions Recording indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with still pictures. Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world time) ●... -
Page 29: Playback
Recorded motion pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit. Viewing motion pictures Playback Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit). Volume adjustment Set to [ ]. Displaying thumbnails by date Select [ ] in step Only thumbnails of... -
Page 30: Fast Forward/Rewind Playback
Viewing motion pictures Viewing still pictures Playback Playback (cont.) Recorded still pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit. Fast forward/rewind playback Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp During playback lit). Pause (returns to normal playback when pressed during fast- Enter the picture to view. -
Page 31: Editing
Deleting motion/still Deleted pictures cannot be restored. Editing Locking pictures (P.62) you do not want to delete prevents them from being pictures deleted accidentally. Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor. Selecting and deleting Deleting all pictures Do not shut off power or open the card/battery door while the unit is multiple pictures deleting pictures. -
Page 32: Preventing Accidental Deletion
Preventing accidental deletion Setting DPOF for still of motion/still pictures Editing Editing pictures Formatting cards DPOF is the acronym for Digital Print Order Format and designates which still Preventing accidental Formatting cards pictures are to be printed and how many copies are to be made on SD cards. deletion This information can be used by DPOF printers and stores. -
Page 33: With Other Products
Copying to video recorders With other With other Playback on TV products or DVD recorders products Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed on TV. Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders and For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV. -
Page 34: Printing Pictures From Pictbridge Printers
Printing pictures from With other Still pictures recorded with this unit can be printed by connecting the unit PictBridge printers products directly to a printer that supports PictBridge. Display the PictBridge menu. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22), and set the mode dial to a setting Make print settings. -
Page 35: Using Dvd Burners (Sold Separately)
Using DVD burners With other Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to products discs using DVD burners (sold separately). (sold separately) Required equipment (as of January 2009) Connecting this unit and a DVD burner •... - Page 36 Using DVD burners With other Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to products discs using DVD burners (sold separately). (sold separately) (cont.) With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures, either Copying selected motion pictures to discs all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates can be Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.69).
- Page 37 Using DVD burners With other Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to products discs using DVD burners (sold separately). (sold separately) (cont.) Copying using a DVD burner Playing back discs ● After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, check Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.69).
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Page 38: With A Computer
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 39: Operating Environment
Video card complying with DirectX 9.0c ® ● This software can only handle images recorded with this software or a Panasonic video camera that this DirectDraw overlay support ® software accompanied. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial PCI Express™... -
Page 40: Installing Videocam Suite
With a ● VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers. Installing VideoCam Suite computer ● Install and uninstall the software with administrator authorization. ● Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.76) and Click [Finish]. close any other software applications which are running. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.”... -
Page 41: Using Videocam Suite
● To use the application with Windows Vista, log on with administrator Startup is also possible by selecting [Start]→[All Programs]→[Panasonic]→ authorization or via a standard user account. Guest accounts cannot be used. [VideoCam Suite 2.0]→[VideoCam Suite]. To use the application with Windows XP or 2000, log on with administrator authorization. -
Page 42: Uploading Video Clips To Youtube
Uploading video clips to With a When VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have YouTube computer recorded in WEB Mode to YouTube. You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips. Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position (Simplified uploading) other than [OFF]. -
Page 43: Using This Unit As An External Drive (Mass Storage)
Using this unit as an With a This unit can be used as an external drive. external drive computer (Mass storage) Connecting the unit to a computer SD card folder structure Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices. The content of the SD card in the unit can be checked from the computer. -
Page 44: Checking The Connections
Connecting to a Macintosh With a With a Checking the connections computer computer computer Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.80) Operating environment required for external drives Display the Device Manager. Supported Macintosh ● For Windows 2000 computers Click [Start] →... -
Page 45: Others
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. Menus Others (For setting procedures, see P.28.) ● Settings enclosed in are active at the time of purchase. Recording menu Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. Top menu Submenus Purpose... -
Page 46: Setup Menu
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made. Menus Others (cont.) (For setting procedures, see P.28.) ● Settings enclosed in are active at the time of purchase. SETUP menu Item Purpose Settings/Notices Mode Page Display current information or settings on the LCD monitor. DISPLAY •... -
Page 47: Lcd Monitor Displays
LCD monitor displays Others When recording During playback Motion picture recording display Motion picture playback display Recording Mode (P.35) Operating status (P.56) Elapsed recording time (P.34) Playback Power LCD (P.31) Remaining battery power Fast forward (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (P.24) Fast rewind Soft Skin Mode (P.45) -
Page 48: Messages
Do not repair SD cards recorded on other devices - clean inside on this unit. covers. CANNOT CHECK ● Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card CONNECTED applicable for motion picture recording. (P.20) ERROR DEVICE. A device that cannot be used with this unit is ●... -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Others Problem What to check Problem What to check The display If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set The power does not changes suddenly. [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.90) turn on. The status indicator Is the battery sufficiently charged? is flashing while Indications using the battery. - Page 50 Troubleshooting Others (cont.) Problem What to check Problem What to check ● This is an operating sound of the unit; there is ● Is the unit connected to a computer? nothing wrong with the unit. When connected to a computer, the unit cannot be The sound of the ●...
- Page 51 Troubleshooting Others (cont.) Problem What to check Problem What to check Because of specifications, this unit has functions that ● The unit detected an error. To protect data, eject cannot be used simultaneously. [ERROR the SD card and set the mode dial to [OFF]. Power OCCURRED.
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Page 52: Cautions For Use
Cautions for use Others When using the unit SD cards ● Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic ● The memory capacity indicated on the SD card label is the maximum capacity equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). for copyright protection and management, which is ordinarily used by the unit, •... - Page 53 ● When the unit is extremely cold, the LCD monitor may be slightly dark by Panasonic, for the specified duration, and at the specified water pressure. It immediately after turning the power on; however, the normal brightness is is not guaranteed that the unit will not be damaged or malfunction.) restored when internal temperature rises.
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Page 54: Specifications
Specifications Others SD Video Camera : Information for your safety Motion pictures SD Memory Card: Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery) 256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB Power consumption: Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.5 W (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) Recording media SDHC Memory Card:... -
Page 55: Optional Accessories
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. VQT2A17 VQT2A17... -
Page 56: Request For Service Notice (Usa And Puerto Rico Only)
1590 Touhy Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 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 57: Limited Warranty (United States And Puerto Rico)
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States and Puerto Rico DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094... -
Page 58: Warranty
Picture quality .....37 Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and Power LCD ..... . .31 agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 59: Spanish Quick Use Guide
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido Ajuste de la fecha y la hora Carga Ponga el selector de Abra la cubierta del Ponga el selector de modo en [OFF]. terminal. modo en otra posición que no sea [OFF]. Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/ batería. - Page 60 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido (cont.) Reproducción Imágenes en movimiento Imágenes fijas Póngalo en [ ]. Póngalo en [ ]. Seleccione la escena Seleccione la escena deseada. deseada. El idioma de la visualización y del menú se puede cambiar →[LANGUAGE] Grabación...