Panasonic Sdr Sw20 Operating Instructions Manual

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●  SDHC Memory Cards can be used only with SDHC devices.
    Be careful when sharing cards between devices.
●  Be sure to format SD cards with this unit only.
   If cards are formatted on a PC or other device, recording may take time and 
the card may become unusable with the unit. 
●  Before using an SD card from another device, copy the data onto a PC or 
other storage device and then format the card with this unit.
●  Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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3Insert the battery.
Ensure that battery is oriented 
correctly, and push it into the 
compartment in the direction of the 
[▲] until it snaps into place and it is 
locked by the lever.
( To remove the battery, 
press the lever downward.)
5Connect the AC adaptor 
(supplied).
  Connect the AC cable to the AC 
adaptor and then to an AC outlet.
To AC outletAC adaptor
AC cableÎ
Insert the battery into the unit and charge it.
Î 
Do not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with...

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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. Replace only with the 
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used 
batteries according to the manufacturers instructions. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it 
before use.
For charging time (P.24)
Projection
If the status indicator does...

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Charging time, recordable time and 
Remaining battery capacity indication
Charging time and recordable time
Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 ˚F) and humidity of 60 %. 
The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low 
temperatures, charging requires more time.
●  Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 1000 mAh)
Charging timeApprox. 2 hours 15 minutes
Recordable timeMaximum continuously 
recordable timeActual recordable time
Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes...

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Setup3
Inserting/Removing SD 
cards 
(sold separately)
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. 
Place label upwards.
●  While the card access lamp is lit, reading, recording, playback, deletion 
or other processing is being executed. Performing the following 
operations while the lamp is lit may damage the SD...

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Turning power ON/OFF
(Selecting modes)
Set to icon of desired mode.
Power OFF
Motion picture recording mode 
(P.34)
Motion picture playback mode 
(P.52)
Still picture recording mode 
(P.36)
Still picture playback mode 
(P.55)
Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it 
recklessly.
●  The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting 
you to set the date and time. (P.30) Status indicator
•  When power is ON: Lit red
(When...

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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 [] and []. 
When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor 
operations:
LCD monitor 
operationUnit responseStatus 
indicator
When opened Shooting can start in approx. 0.6 second. Lit red
When closed
The unit goes on quick start standby
Î.Flashing green
Î  The unit consumes about half as much power...

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1Display the menu.
The menu displayed differs 
according to mode.
2Select the top menu.
(Top menu for [] and [] 
modes)
3Enter the top menu.
or
4Select a submenu.
5Enter the selected 
submenu.
or
Setup5Setting from the menu
 To return to the previous screen
  
  To quit an operation halfway 
through
  
The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback.
For menu items (P.82 “Menu List”) 

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6Select an item.
7Enter the selected item.
8Close the menu.
●  Do not rotate the mode dial while menus appear on the LCD monitor.
●  You cannot record or perform other operations while menus appear on the 
LCD monitor.
Using the cursor buttonsThe cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or 
thumbnail displays.
Upwards
Downwards Left Right●  To move the cursor
The cursor moves in the direction of 
the respective cursor buttons 
 
when pressed.
●  Pressing the center enters the...

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Setting the date and time, 
changing the display language 
1Set to [] or [].
2Select the desired menu.
    →[BASIC]→
[CLOCK SET]→[YES]
3Set the date and time.
To select settingsTo change 
numerical values
The year is displayed up to 2099 
and the 12-hour system is used 
to display the time.
4Enter the date and time.
•  The clock function starts at [00] 
seconds.
•  After pressing the [MENU] 
button and closing the menu, 
check the date and time 
displays.
  To change the date and time...