Panasonic Sdr Sw20 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
Model No.SDR-SW20P/PC
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.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING:TO...

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio...

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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.
4)    Follow all instructions.
5)    Do not use accessories near water.
6)    Clean only with dry cloth.
7)    Do not block any ventilation openings....

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BatteryBattery 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.
      • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash 
it off thoroughly...

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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. 
This action could permanently damage the internal...

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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. 
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• SDHC Logo is a trademark.
• miniSD Logo is a trademark.
•  Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•  Microsoft
®, Windows® and DirectX® are...

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(IMPORTANT) Water resistance
Water resistance
The water-resistance and dustproofing of this unit comply with IP58 of IEC 
60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)”. The unit 
passed water-resistance tests (IEC 60529), in which it was submerged to a 
depth of 1.5 m (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 destroyed or damaged by contact with water and dust....

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 Handling•   Avoid impacting the unit against anything, for example, when carrying it by the strap. 
Strong impacts can deform the unit’s body and degrade water-resistant performance.
The unit’s water resistance performance will no longer be guaranteed in the 
event that the unit has been dropped or otherwise subjected to strong impact.
•  Do not leave the unit where exposed to low temperatures of 0 °C (32 °F) and 
below or high temperatures of 40 °C (104 °F) and above. (Extreme temperatures...

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Contents
Before using
PRECAUTIONS ........................... 6
(IMPORTANT) Water resistance .. 8
Quick guide ............................... 12
Accessories .............................. 16
Parts identification and 
handling ..................................... 16
Using the 2-way hand strap 
(supplied) ................................. 18
Using the LCD monitor ............. 19
Applicable SD cards 
(sold separately) ....................... 20
Setup
Charging .......................................