Panasonic Sdr Sw20 Operating Instructions Manual

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ProblemWhat to check
The display 
changes suddenly.If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set 
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.84)
Indications 
(remaining pictures, 
elapsed time, etc.) 
do not appear on 
the LCD monitor.When [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] menu is set to 
[OFF], indications other than warnings and the date 
do not appear.
Pictures cannot 
be recorded even 
though the SD card 
is properly inserted.●  Is the SD card write-protected? (P.21)
●  Is the SD card full? Either delete...

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ProblemWhat to check
The sound of the 
motor is being 
recorded.●  This is an operating sound of the unit; there is 
nothing wrong with the unit.
●  If there is a drop of water near the microphone, the 
operating sounds of the unit are amplified. Wipe 
away a drop of water with a dry cloth.
●  Underwater, operating sounds of the unit and 
particularly motor sounds are amplified.
Speaker volume is 
low.If there is water on the speaker, the volume may 
diminish. Wipe away any water with a dry...

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ProblemWhat to check
The indication 
disappears, the 
display does not 
work or cannot be 
operated.●  Is the unit connected to a computer? 
When connected to a computer, the unit cannot be 
operated from the unit itself.
●  Shut the power off. If power does not shut off, eject 
the SD card, remove and then reinsert the battery 
(disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor), and 
turn back on. If the unit still does not work right, 
disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer 
from which you...

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ProblemWhat to check
[ERROR 
OCCURRED.
PLEASE TURN UNIT 
OFF, THEN TURN 
ON AGAIN.] appears 
on the LCD monitor.●  The unit detected an error. To protect data, eject 
the SD card and set the mode dial to [OFF]. Power 
shuts off about 1 minute later.
●  If the same message is displayed repeatedly after 
turning power back on, the unit needs servicing. 
Disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer 
from which you purchased the unit. Do not attempt 
to repair the appliance by yourself.
The...

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ProblemWhat to check
A function cannot 
be used or selected.Because of specifications, this unit has functions that 
cannot be used simultaneously. 
Examples:
Function Condition
Digital zoom
●  When in still picture recording 
mode
Fade
MagicPix●  When in still picture recording 
mode
●  During recording 
(Cannot set nor cancel)
●  When in underwater mode
Backlight 
compensation●  While setting iris or gain
●  While using MagicPix
Soft skin mode 
(Set and cancel)
●  During recording
Help mode...

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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.
  •  Do not use the SD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may 
result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound.
  •  Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may...

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SD cards
●  The memory capacity indicated on the SD card label is the total of the 
capacity for copyright protection and management, and that 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. Also, do not insert and remove a miniSD card while 
keeping the adaptor inserted into the unit. (This can cause damage.)
Battery
●  The rechargeable lithium ion battery used with this unit is readily...

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AC adaptor
●  Use the supplied AC adaptor.
●  If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or 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.)
●  During use, the AC adaptor may make noises internally, however, this is 
normal.
●  After use, unplug the AC adaptor from its AC outlet. (Leaving it connected 
consumes 0.3 W [max.] of power.)
●  Keep the terminals of the AC adaptor clean.
Keep...

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Condensation
●  If condensation adheres to the unit, the lens may fog and the unit and SD card 
may not function properly. Avoid sharp changes in temperature and humidity.
●  Condensation may adhere in the following cases:
  •  After summer rain showers or in humid places where the air is thick with 
steam
  •  When heaters are turned on in cold rooms
  •  When moving from cold places to warm places
  •  When the unit is directly exposed to cold drafts (i.e., air-conditioners, etc.) 
●  In the...

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Others6Specifications
SD Video Camera : Information for your safety
Power source:DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using battery)
Power consumption:Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.5 W
Signal systemEIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Image sensor1/6˝ CCD image sensor
Total: 680 K
Effective pixels:
    Moving picture: 340 K (4:3), 300 K (16:9)
    Still picture: 350 K (4:3)
LensAuto Iris, F1.8 to F2.4
Focal length: 2.3 mm to 23.0 mm
Macro (Full range AF)
Zoom10x...