Panasonic Sdr Sw20 Operating Instructions Manual

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With other 
products
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Copying to video recorders 
or DVD recorders
Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders and 
DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as “recorder”). For recorders settings, 
see the operating instructions of the recorders.
Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
 Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to [].
 Connect the unit and recorder with the AV cable (supplied).
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
 Change the input mode on the TV and recorder.
  Play back motion pictures from the unit (P.52) and start recording on the 
recorder.
 After ending recording on the recorder, stop playback from the unit.
●  Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
●  When copied motion pictures are played back on a wide-screen TV, the image 
may be stretched in the vertical direction. In such case, see the operating 
instructions of the recorder. Also, see the operating instructions of the wide-
screen TV and set aspect ratio to 16:9 (full).
Copying (dubbing) pictures using DVD recorders with SD 
card slot
By inserting SD cards recorded on this unit into DVD recorders with an SD card 
slot, pictures can be copied onto hard disk drives and DVDs.
 After shutting off power to the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.25)
 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the DVD recorder.
●  For details, see the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.
●  The video format is converted when motion pictures recorded with this unit are 
copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. The converted motion picture cannot be 
copied at high speed onto DVD-R discs.
   Moreover, motion pictures that are copied back onto SD cards using a 
computer or other device do not play back on this unit. 
						

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  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22), and set the mode dial to a setting 
other than [OFF].
 Connect the unit and printer with the USB cable (supplied).
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Select [PictBridge].
Select the still pictures to print.
Number of 
copies (Max. 9)
Set the number of copies.
•  To not print the picture, set “0”.
•  Repeat steps 
 and  to select up to 8 still 
pictures for printing. 
●  Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. 
(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
●  Connect the unit directly to the printer without going through a USB hub.
●  For paper size and print quality, etc., check printer settings.
●  Avoid the following operations during printing. Otherwise, pictures will not print 
correctly:
    • Disconnecting the USB cable
    • Opening the card/battery door
    • Rotating the mode dial
  • Shutting off power
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products
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Printing pictures from 
PictBridge printers 
						

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Display the PictBridge menu.
Make print settings.
 Print  settings
Item Available settings
DATE PRINT OFF/ON
PAPER SIZE STANDARD:   Prioritize printer setting.
4×5 INCH:    L size
5×7 INCH:    2L size
4×6 INCH:    Postcard size
A4:            A4 size
PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD:   Prioritize printer setting.
[
]:          No frame print
[]:          Frame print
● Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected.
[PRINT]→[YES]
When printing is complete, disconnect the USB 
cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge].
 To cancel printing   
A confirmation message appears.
[YES]: Cancels print settings and returns to step .
[NO]:    Saves print settings made in steps  -  and returns to step .
●  Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed.
●  DPOF settings (P.59) cannot be used while this unit is directly connected to a 
PictBridge printer. Still pictures recorded with this unit can be printed by connecting the unit 
directly to a printer that supports PictBridge. 
						

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 Required equipment (as of December 2007) • DVD burner (VW-BN1Î)
• Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner)
Î  Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is recommended. No guarantees are given for 
operations involving the use of any other DVD burner.
 Supported discs: 12 cm disc
Motion pictures and 
still picturesDVD-RAM New or previously used discs
DVD-R, DVD-R DL New discs only
Motion pictures only
DVD-RW
ÎNew or previously used discs
Still pictures onlyCD-RW New or previously used discs
CD-R New discs only
Î The recording mode used for the DVD-RW is “video mode.”
●  +RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying.
●  All content written on discs is erased before coping begins. Check whether 
data is needed or not before using the disc.
●  When copying is finished, finalizing is initiated automatically. Finalized discs 
can be played back only. No further motion pictures or still pictures can then 
be added to these discs.
●  For the following, see the operating instructions of the DVD burner:
    • Recommended discs and disc handling
    • Connections to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable
    • Operation of the DVD burner itself
 Time required for copying (Reference)(When a 4 GB motion picture has been copied to a disc using the VW-BN1 
drive)
Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R
Copying timeApprox. 40 to 90 min. Approx. 30 to 60 min. Approx. 15 to 60 min.
●  The time taken to copy a disc differs depending on the number of scenes 
recorded, the types of discs used, the number of discs needed for copying 
and the ambient temperature.
●  Copying to DVD-R DL discs may take 1.5 to 2 times longer than for DVD-R 
discs.
●  In order for the copied data to be verified, the copying process may take 
longer than the recording time. Wait until the data copied message appears.
With other 
products
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Using DVD burners 
(sold separately) 
						

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Connecting this unit and a DVD burner
 Connect the AC adaptor provided with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.
  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position 
other than [OFF].
  Connect this unit and the DVD burner with the mini AB USB connection 
cable.
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Mini-A plug Mini-B plug
 Insert a disc into the DVD burner.
[DVD BURNER] display
•  Once connected, the [DVD BURNER] display 
appears on the LCD monitor of the unit. If it 
does not appear, reconnect the mini AB USB 
connection cable.
•  First connect the DVD burner to the unit, and 
then insert the disc. Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to 
discs using DVD burners (sold separately). 
●  Use the mini AB USB connection cable that comes with the DVD burner (sold 
separately). Operation is not guaranteed with other cables.
●  Connect the unit directly to the printer without going through a USB hub.
●  Ensure without fail that only the AC adaptors designed solely to be used with 
the unit and DVD burner are connected. Power cannot be supplied from the 
unit to the DVD burner using a USB connection. While powered by the battery, 
the unit and DVD burner cannot be connected for use.
●  If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the 
message “CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE 
USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be displayed after “Please Wait.” is 
displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the Mini AB USB 
Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner to 
make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down.
●  If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the screen for more than 2 minutes, 
remove the disc from the DVD burner and make sure the disc is usable and 
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With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures, either 
all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates can be 
selected and copied.
Copying still pictures to discs
 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).
 Select  [PICTURE].Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as 
instructed by the displayed messages.
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
●  After copying the still pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be 
created.
Copying all motion pictures to discs
 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).
 Select  [VIDEO] → [DVD COPY] → [ALL SCENES] or [ADDED SCENES].
    [ALL SCENES]:       All the motion pictures are copied.
    [ADDED SCENES]:  Motion pictures additionally recorded after copying using 
[DVD COPY] (ones for which [
] is not indicated) are 
copied onto another disc.
 Select  [YES].The number of discs required for the copying 
is displayed. If two or more discs are required, 
change over the discs as instructed by the 
displayed messages.
Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages.
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
●  [
] is displayed for the thumbnails of motion pictures which have already 
been copied using [DVD COPY]. All motion pictures for which [] is indicated 
can be deleted together. (P.69)
●  After copying the still pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be 
created.
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Using DVD burners 
(sold separately) (cont.) 
						

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Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to 
discs using DVD burners (sold separately). 
Copying selected motion pictures to discs
 Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).
  Select [VIDEO] → [FAVOURITE SCENES] → [SELECT SCENES] or 
[SELECT DATE].
 SELECT  SCENES  SELECT  DATE
 Select  thumbnails. Select a date.
Scene size
Remaining disc space
The selected thumbnail is enclosed 
in a red frame. The frame is 
released when the center of the 
cursor button is pressed again.The selected date is enclosed in a red 
frame. The frame is released when 
the center of the cursor button is 
pressed again.
 Enter  selections. Enter  selections.
When [START] 
is selected, a 
confirmation 
message appears.When pressed, a 
confirmation message 
appears.
 Copying  begins.
Select [YES] and operate the unit as instructed by the 
displayed messages.
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
●  Repeat step 
 to select multiple motion pictures. Up to 50 motion picture 
scenes can be selected at a time when “SELECT SCENES” is selected and 
up to 50 days of motion pictures when “SELECT DATE” is selected.
●  
With [SELECT SCENES], the scenes are copied onto one disc. If the total size of the 
motion picture exceeds the disc capacity, “Remaining disc space” appears in red, 
and the exceeded capacity is displayed. Select the scenes that will fit onto one disc.
●  With [SELECT DATE], the number of discs required for copying is displayed. 
If two or more discs are required, change over the discs as instructed by the 
displayed messages.
●  
After copying the still pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be created. 
						

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Using DVD burners 
(sold separately) (cont.)
 Copying using a DVD burner
●  After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, check 
that the disc plays back and that data was copied correctly. (P.69)
●  While copying is underway, do not turn off the power of the unit or DVD 
burner or disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable. Also, do not 
subject the unit or DVD burner to impact.
●  While copying is underway, the disc cannot be removed.
●  Pictures are copied in the order in which they were recorded. Copying 
sequence cannot be changed.
●  Pictures from multiple SD cards cannot be copied onto the same disc.
●  Motion pictures and still pictures cannot be copied onto the same disc.
●  A maximum of 9,999 pictures can be copied onto a single disc.
●  If two or more discs are required for copying, the motion picture which will 
be copied last on each disc will be automatically split up.
●  The recording date for scenes or files copied to a disc using the DVD burner 
with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied. This date may not 
be displayed properly depending on the software used.
●  Motion pictures that are copied back to an SD card using the software 
packaged with the unit cannot be copied to discs on a DVD burner.
●  It may not be possible to copy data which has been recorded by another 
unit. Such data may not be played back even if it is copied successfully.
●  When still pictures have been copied onto an SD card using a computer, for 
instance, whatever is not displayed by the unit cannot be copied onto a disc.
●  Depending on the playback device, it may not be possible to play back discs 
which have been created by connecting the DVD burner and the unit.
●  When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is inserted 
into the DVD recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to 
format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased and 
cannot be recovered.
    Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details. 
						

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Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to 
discs using DVD burners (sold separately). 
Playing back discs
 Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).
 Select a thumbnail and play back the picture.For details, see the pages below:
• Viewing motion pictures (P.52)
• Viewing still pictures (P.55)
 To cancel copying
Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.
●  When discs containing motion pictures and still pictures copied from other 
devices are played back from the unit, only the motion pictures are played 
back. It may not be possible to play back the discs which have been recorded 
by other units.
Exiting
 Display the [DVD BURNER] display. (P.65)
 Remove the disc from the DVD burner.
 Disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable.
Deleting copied motion pictures
Motion pictures with a [] can be deleted all at once.
 Set the unit’s mode dial to [].
 Make menu selections. (P.28)
    
→[EDIT SCENE]→[DELETE] →[COPIED] →[YES]
 End  deleting. 
						

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With a 
computer
1Software on the CD-ROM
The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below:
This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers.
 Video editing software MotionSD STUDIO 1.3EThis software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired from this 
unit, edited and output.
The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached to e-mail 
or edited and saved on DVD.
For information about how to use MotionSD STUDIO, read the PDF operating 
instructions.
 DirectX (For Windows 2000)To use MotionSD STUDIO, you must have Microsoft DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c.
If it is not installed on your computer, install it as follows:
• Install DirectX when installing MotionSD STUDIO.
• Click [DirectX] in the Setup Menu to install.
●  Depending on the operating environment, software applications supporting 
older versions of DirectX may not run properly after installing DirectX 9.0b 
or 9.0c. If this happens, contact the manufacturer of these applications. 
(Your computer must support DirectX 9.0b or 9.0c.)
●  We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other 
than that supplied.