Panasonic Sdr Sw20 Operating Instructions Manual

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Motion pictures
Recording mediaSD Memory Card:
256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB 
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
Picture size704 x 480
Recordable timeRefer to page 35.
CompressionMPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant)
Recording mode and transfer 
rateXP: 10 Mbps (VBR), SP: 5 Mbps (VBR), 
LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)
Audio compressionMPEG1-Layer2 compliant (stereo), Dolby Digital 
compliant (Dolby AC3) (stereo)
Still pictures
Recording mediaSD Memory Card:
8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/
512 MB/1 GB/2 GB
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card:
4 GB/8 GB/16 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)
Number of recordable picturesRefer to page 37.
CompressionJPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based 
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Picture size640 x 480 (4:3)
AC adaptor : Information for your safety
Power source:AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:12 W
DC output:DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A
Dimensions76 mm (W) x 22 mm (H) x 46 mm (D)
[2.99˝ (W) x 0.87˝ (H) x 1.81˝ (D)]
Mass (Weight)Approx. 100 g (0.22 lbs.)
Battery pack : Information for your safety
Maximum voltage:DC 4.2 V
Nominal voltage:DC 3.6 V
Rated capacitance:1000 mAh
Specifications may change without prior notice. 
						

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Figure Accessory No. Description
VW-VBJ10Î1000 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery Pack
RP-SDK02GU1A
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDK512U1A
RP-SDH256U1AHigh Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card
High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card
High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card
High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDR04GU1K
RP-SDR02GU1A
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDR512U1A
RP-SDR256U1AClass 2   4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2   2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2   1 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2   512 MB SD Memory Card
Class 2   256 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDM04GU1K
RP-SDM02GU1AClass 4   4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 4   2 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDV16GU1K 
RP-SDV08GU1K
RP-SDV04GU1K
RP-SDV02GU1A
RP-SDV01GU1AClass 6   16 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6   8 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6   4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6   2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 6   1 GB SD Memory Card
VW-BN1 DVD burner
Î  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.
Others7Optional accessories 
						

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Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Model #                                          
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #  Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
Total Enclosed 
3.Method of payment (check one)
   Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)   VISA         Credit Card #      MasterCard Expiration Date      Discover         Customer Signature   
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash) 
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) 
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
CityState ZipNight    (       ) Day      (       ) Phone#:
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF 
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
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.
Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) 
						

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Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely 
event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:•  Please include your proof of purchase. 
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
•  To further speed your repair, please provide 
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit 
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) 
						

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Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty 
information (P.108)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service 
Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests 
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
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
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:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, 
EST.) 
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, 
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) 
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Product RepairsCentralized Factory Service Center
MAIL TO:Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory 
Service Center
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
As of January 2007
Customer Services Directory (For USA only) 
						

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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC 
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, 
New Jersey 07094PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, 
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively 
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 refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or 
refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number
CamcorderOne (1) Year
(except CCD Image Sensor) 
CCD Image Sensor
- 6 (Six) MonthsNinety (90) 
Days
Ninety (90) 
DaysCarry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer One (1) YearNinety (90) 
DaysCarry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, 
TV/DVD, 
TV/DVD/VCR 
CombinationOne (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) 
Days
Ninety (90) 
DaysCarry-In: 21” CRT 
and Smaller
In-Home or 
Carry-In:22” CRT 
and Larger1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/HDR
CombinationOne (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) 
Days
Ninety (90) 
DaysIn-Home or 
Carry-In1-888-843-9788
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)Five (5) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) 
your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. 
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only 
applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This 
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold 
“as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for 
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Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home ServiceFor Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free 
contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
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. It is possible 
that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of 
the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT 
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on 
the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on 
standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data 
in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in 
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result 
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty 
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line 
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other 
business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other 
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR 
ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an 
installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other 
memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty 
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a 
problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or 
Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer 
Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE 
APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 
						

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Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
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.
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been 
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, 
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability 
or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell 
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of 
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR 
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions 
may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
         Our Customer Care Centre:    Telephone #:   (905) 624-5505
                                         1-800 #:        1-800-561-5505
                                         Fax #:          (905) 238-2360
                                         Email link:      “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :
         Link: “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRECarefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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 Numerics2-way hand strap  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 AAperture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Audio rec  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 84, 94
Auto focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 44
Auto slow shutter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
 BBacklight compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Beep sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
 CCharging time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cursor button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
 DDate and time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Delete Scene  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Demo mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Digital zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
DirectX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
DPOF setting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Dubbing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 64
DVD burner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-69
 FFade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Format Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Frame-by-frame playback. . . . . . . . . . . .54
 GGain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Guideline  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
 HHelp mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 IImage stabilizer function . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
 LLanguage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 31
Locking scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
 MMagicPix function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Manual focus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 82
Mode dial  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Motion picture playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Motion picture recording . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
MotionSD STUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
 NNumber of recordable pictures . . . . . . . .37
 OOperation icons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 PPictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Power LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
 QQuick start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 RRecordable time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Recording modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Recording time elapsed  . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Remaining number of still pictures . . . . .36
Remaining time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Resume playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
 SScene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
SD/SDHC Memory Card. . . . . . .20, 21, 25
Self-timer recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Shock proof  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Shutter effect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Skip playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Slide show  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Slow-motion playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Soft skin mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Still picture playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Still picture recording  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
 TThumbnails by date  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
TV aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
 UUnderwater mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 VVolume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 WWater resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Wind noise reduction function  . . . . . . . .51
World time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
 ZZoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Zoom microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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OPEN
OPEN
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española 
2Abra la tapa de la tarjeta/
batería.
Deslice el cierre hacia el lado OPEN 
y levante la proyección con un dedo 
para abrir.
3Inserte la batería.
4Cierre la tapa de la 
tarjeta/batería.
Presione [] hasta que oiga que la 
tapa se cierra correctamente.
1Ponga el selector de 
modo en [OFF].
5Conecte el adaptador de 
CA (suministrado).
A una toma de CA
Pequeña abertura aquí.
Adaptador de CA
Cable de CA
Carga
Presìone hasta que oiga la palanca se 
cierra.Palanca
Inserción de tarjetas SD 
(vendidas separadamente)
Ponga la etiqueta hacia 
arriba.
Deslícela derecha hacia adentro hasta 
que oiga que la tarjeta queda fijada.
Proyección
Verifique que el marcador rojo no se vea 
más.Presìone aquí.