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.
●  This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted to FAT12 or FAT16 file 
systems and SDHC Memory Cards formatted to a FAT32 file system. 
●  SD speed Class 2    
   Class 2 speed standard for SD cards. This and higher types of SD cards 
operate stably in devices for which Class 2 or higher SD cards are 
recommended such as this unit.
Precautions in handling•  Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water 
and foreign matter from adhering to terminals.
•  Do not leave cards in the following areas:
    · Where exposed to direct sunlight
    · Humid or dusty places
    · Near heaters and sources of heat
  ·  Where subjected to sharp temperature changes (condensation can occur)
    · Where exposed to static electricity or electromagnetic waves
•  After use, return cards to their pouch or case.
•  SD card data may be corrupted or lost due to electrical noise, static 
electricity, damage to the unit or card, etc. Save important data on a PC 
using the supplied USB cable, MotionSD STUDIO, etc. (P.76)
 Write-protecting  cardsWhen the write-protect switch on the SD card is set to the LOCK position, 
data cannot be written onto or deleted from the card, and the card cannot be 
formatted.
Write-protect switch 
						

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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 other devices. Also, do not use 
the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with this unit.
Setup1Charging
Lever
Small gap here.
1Set the mode dial to [OFF].The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and 
the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set 
to any position other than [OFF].
2Open the card/battery 
door.
Slide the lock to the OPEN side and 
lift the projection with a finger to 
open.
Projection
4Close the card/battery 
door.
Press [] until hearing the door 
snap closed.
Check that the red marker of the lock is 
no longer visible.Press here. 
						

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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 the following:Does not flash:  
   Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor.
If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer.
Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals:  
    The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following.
   •  Remove and reinsert the battery, and try recharging the battery.
   •  The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until 
the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery.
   If battery charging still does not commence, contact your dealer.
Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds intervals:  
    Charging requires time for the following reasons:
   •  The battery has been excessively discharged.
   •  The battery temperature or ambient temperature is too high/low.
●  If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power 
supply will be used and charging interrupted.
6Open the terminal cover.
Slide the lock to the OPEN side and 
lift the projection with a finger to open.
7Plug the DC plug into the 
DC input terminal on the 
unit.
Status indicatorFlashing red at approx. 1 second 
intervals: Charging in progress
Off:       Charging complete 
						

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Setup2
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 Approx. 40 minutes
●  Actual recordable time includes recording and stopping, power ON/OFF 
switching, zooming and other operations.
●  Recordable time varies according to conditions of use. For example, the 
recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while 
recording. 
●  The recordable time shortens in some environments (i.e., low temperatures, 
etc.), therefore it is recommended to charge a spare battery. 
Remaining battery capacity indication
The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases.
High Low
Flashing (Charge battery.) 
						

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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 card and its content 
and the unit may not function properly.
  • Switching off power
  • Removing battery or AC adaptor
  • Opening card/battery door and removing SD card
  • Rotating the mode dial
  • Shaking or impacting the unit
Card access lamp
2Insert/Remove the SD 
card.
• To  insert:
  Face the label upwards and slide 
the card in straight until hearing it 
catch. 
• To  remove:
  Press the center of the SD card and 
pull the card out straight.
1Open the card/battery 
door.
Slide the lock to the OPEN side and 
lift the projection with a finger to 
open.
Projection
3Close the card/battery 
door.
•  Press [] until hearing the door 
snap closed.
•  If the door does not close 
completely, remove the SD card, 
check its orientation and reinsert it 
into the slot.Check that the red marker of 
the lock is no longer visible.Press here. 
						

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Setup4
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 selecting 
   )
• When power is OFF: Off
Turning power ON/OFF from the LCD monitorWhen [] or [] is selected, power turns ON when the LCD monitor is 
opened and OFF when it is closed. (During motion picture recording, power 
does not turn OFF when the LCD monitor is closed.)
•  When [QUICK START] (next page) is [ON], the unit goes on quick start 
standby when the LCD monitor is closed.
•  When not in use, set the mode dial to [OFF]. 
						

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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 as when recording is stopped.
 Setting [QUICK START]
Make settings from the 
menus. (P.28)
→[SETUP]→[QUICK 
START]→[ON]
(To turn OFF, select [OFF].)
•  [QUICK START] is [ON] at the time of purchase.
●  The quick start standby is canceled and power shuts OFF (status indicator 
out) in the following situations. 
    • When quick start standby mode continues for more than about 5 minutes
    • When the mode dial is rotated
●  When white balance is set to [
], quick starts require more time if the light 
source differs from that prior to quick starting, because automatic adjustments 
are performed. (However, automatic adjustments are not performed when 
using the MagicPix function.)
●  Starting may require more time than usual if the unit is impacted.
●  Zoom magnification becomes 1x after quick starts.
●  If [POWER SAVE] (P.84) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically 
goes on quick start standby, close and reopen the LCD monitor. 
						

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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 selection. The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and 
make menu settings. 
						

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Setup6
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 
display
● To change an item
  
    →[SETUP]→
[DATE/TIME]
[OFF]   :   Date and time are not 
displayed.
[D/T]    :   Date and time are 
displayed.
[DATE] :  Only the date is displayed.
● To change the date format
  
    →[SETUP]→
[DATE FORMAT]
Format 
indicationAppearance on 
LCD monitor
[Y/M/D] 2007.DEC.15
[M/D/Y] DEC.15.2007
[D/M/Y] 15.DEC.2007
 Setting the date and time
Before recording, check that the date and time have been set.
The very first time that power is turned ON, a message appears prompting you 
to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons 
and proceed to step 
3.