Panasonic Sdr Sw21 Operating Instructions Manual
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Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.80)
Display the Device Manager.For Windows 2000
Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab
→ [Device Manager] button.
For Windows XP
Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Performance and Maintenance] →
[System] → [Hardware] tab in the [System Properties] window → [Device
Manager] button.
For Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] → [System and Maintenance]
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Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.80)
Display the Device Manager.For Windows 2000
Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab
→ [Device Manager] button.
For Windows XP
Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Performance and Maintenance] →
[System] → [Hardware] tab in the [System Properties] window → [Device
Manager] button.
For Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] → [System and Maintenance]
→...")
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Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.80)
Display the Device Manager.For Windows 2000
Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab
→ [Device Manager] button.
For Windows XP
Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Performance and Maintenance] →
[System] → [Hardware] tab in the [System Properties] window → [Device
Manager] button.
For Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] → [System and Maintenance]
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Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.80)
Display the Device Manager.For Windows 2000
Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab
→ [Device Manager] button.
For Windows XP
Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Performance and Maintenance] →
[System] → [Hardware] tab in the [System Properties] window → [Device
Manager] button.
For Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] → [System and Maintenance]
→...")
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Others1Menus
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.28.)Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
●
Recording menu
Set the mode dial to [] or [].
Top menu Submenus Purpose Settings/NoticesMode Page
BASIC
SCENE MODEUse settings tailored to specific scenes. OFF / / / / / 49
GUIDE LINESCheck composition for tilting. OFF / ON55
REC MODESet the motion picture recording mode. / / 35...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66041/w64_sdr-sw21_mul_om_d-87.png "Page 88
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Others1Menus
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.28.)Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
●
Recording menu
Set the mode dial to [] or [].
Top menu Submenus Purpose Settings/NoticesMode Page
BASIC
SCENE MODEUse settings tailored to specific scenes. OFF / / / / / 49
GUIDE LINESCheck composition for tilting. OFF / ON55
REC MODESet the motion picture recording mode. / / 35...")
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Others1Menus
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.28.)Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
●
Recording menu
Set the mode dial to [] or [].
Top menu Submenus Purpose Settings/NoticesMode Page
BASIC
SCENE MODEUse settings tailored to specific scenes. OFF / / / / / 49
GUIDE LINESCheck composition for tilting. OFF / ON55
REC MODESet the motion picture recording mode. / / 35...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66041/w64_sdr-sw21_mul_om_d-88.png "Page 89
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Others1Menus
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.28.)Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
●
Recording menu
Set the mode dial to [] or [].
Top menu Submenus Purpose Settings/NoticesMode Page
BASIC
SCENE MODEUse settings tailored to specific scenes. OFF / / / / / 49
GUIDE LINESCheck composition for tilting. OFF / ON55
REC MODESet the motion picture recording mode. / / 35...")
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Others1Menus (cont.)
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.28.)Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
●
SETUP menu
Item Purpose Settings/NoticesMode Page
DISPLAYDisplay current information or settings on the LCD monitor.
•
Even when [OFF] is set, the operating status, date, world time
and Underwater Mode displays remain displayed. OFF / ON 34
DATE/TIME
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Others1Menus (cont.)
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.28.)Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
●
SETUP menu
Item Purpose Settings/NoticesMode Page
DISPLAYDisplay current information or settings on the LCD monitor.
•
Even when [OFF] is set, the operating status, date, world time
and Underwater Mode displays remain displayed. OFF / ON 34
DATE/TIME
Select the Date and Time...")
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Others1Menus (cont.)
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.28.)Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
●
SETUP menu
Item Purpose Settings/NoticesMode Page
DISPLAYDisplay current information or settings on the LCD monitor.
•
Even when [OFF] is set, the operating status, date, world time
and Underwater Mode displays remain displayed. OFF / ON 34
DATE/TIME
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Others1Menus (cont.)
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.28.)Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
●
SETUP menu
Item Purpose Settings/NoticesMode Page
DISPLAYDisplay current information or settings on the LCD monitor.
•
Even when [OFF] is set, the operating status, date, world time
and Underwater Mode displays remain displayed. OFF / ON 34
DATE/TIME
Select the Date and Time...")
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Others3MessagesThis section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and\
how to deal with them.
MessageWhat to check
CANNOT RECORD.Writing on the SD card failed.
NO DATA.Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded
on the SD card.
Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message
appears, the card may be unstable.
Shut power off and turn back on.
THIS CARD
CANNOT RECORD
IN VIDEO MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in Video
Recording Mode....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66041/w64_sdr-sw21_mul_om_d-93.png "Page 94
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Others3MessagesThis section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and\
how to deal with them.
MessageWhat to check
CANNOT RECORD.Writing on the SD card failed.
NO DATA.Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded
on the SD card.
Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message
appears, the card may be unstable.
Shut power off and turn back on.
THIS CARD
CANNOT RECORD
IN VIDEO MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in Video
Recording Mode....")
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Others3MessagesThis section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and\
how to deal with them.
MessageWhat to check
CANNOT RECORD.Writing on the SD card failed.
NO DATA.Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded
on the SD card.
Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message
appears, the card may be unstable.
Shut power off and turn back on.
THIS CARD
CANNOT RECORD
IN VIDEO MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in Video
Recording Mode....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/66041/w64_sdr-sw21_mul_om_d-94.png "Page 95
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Others3MessagesThis section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and\
how to deal with them.
MessageWhat to check
CANNOT RECORD.Writing on the SD card failed.
NO DATA.Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded
on the SD card.
Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message
appears, the card may be unstable.
Shut power off and turn back on.
THIS CARD
CANNOT RECORD
IN VIDEO MODE.
An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in Video
Recording Mode....")
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Others4Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to check
The power does not
turn on.
The status indicator
is flashing while
using the battery.Is the battery sufficiently charged?
Power shuts off on
its own.To conserve the battery, power automatically shuts off
if the unit has not been in use for about 5 minutes. To
resume unit use, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then
the desired mode position.
When [ECONOMY] is set to [OFF], power does not
shut off automatically. (P.90)
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Others4Troubleshooting
ProblemWhat to check
The power does not
turn on.
The status indicator
is flashing while
using the battery.Is the battery sufficiently charged?
Power shuts off on
its own.To conserve the battery, power automatically shuts off
if the unit has not been in use for about 5 minutes. To
resume unit use, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then
the desired mode position.
When [ECONOMY] is set to [OFF], power does not
shut off automatically. (P.90)
Power shuts off as...")
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Others1Menus (cont.)
Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.
(For setting procedures, see P.28.)Settings enclosed in
are active at the time of purchase.
●
SETUP menu
Item Purpose Settings/NoticesMode Page
DISPLAYDisplay current information or settings on the LCD monitor.
•
Even when [OFF] is set, the operating status, date, world time
and Underwater Mode displays remain displayed. OFF / ON 34
DATE/TIME
Select the Date and Time Display Mode. OFF / D/T / DATE 30
DATE FORMATSelect the date display format. Y/M/D / M/D/Y / D/M/Y30
FORMAT CARDFormat SD cards. YES / NO62
QUICK STARTStart recording instantly. OFF / ON 27
ECONOMYShut off power if the unit is not being operated.
This function does not work in the following cases.
• While using the AC adaptor
• While connected to a computer or printer via USB OFF / 5 MINUTES : Power shuts off if the unit is not operated for about
5 minutes. To resume the unit use, set the mode
dial to [OFF] and then the desired mode position.―
AUDIO REC
Set the Audio Recording Mode.
In this unit, the Audio Mode cannot be changed after recording,
but if VideoCam Suite provided with the unit is used, sound can
be recorded on DVD discs using [DOLBY] or on SD cards using
[MPEG].
DOLBY : This audio system setting is suited to saving
the data which has been recorded on SD cards,
onto DVD discs using a DVD burner.
MPEG :
This audio system setting is suited to playing back
sound on a device which meets the SD-Video standard.34, 100
BEEP SOUND Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to be
signaled by a beep.
When [ON]
Beep: • When recording starts or power is turned on
• When a computer or printer is recognized
Beep-Beep: • When recording stops or power is shut off
Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep … (4 times consecutively):
•
If an error that prevents recording occurs, etc. Check
the message (P.94) that appears on the LCD monitor.
OFF / ON ―
POWER LCD
Brighten the LCD monitor more than usual. / / • [ ] is automatically selected when the AC adaptor is
used.31
LCD SET Adjust brightness or color density of the LCD monitor. YES / NO31
TV ASPECTDisplay images at the aspect ratio of a connected TV. 4:3 / 16:9 64
EXT. DISPLAYDisplay information on a connected TV. OFF / ON When the power has been turned on with the mode dial
set to [] or [], [ON] is set automatically.
•64
RESUME PLAY
Continue playback from the point it was stopped. OFF / ON58
INITIAL SETReturn all settings except for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to
their defaults at the time of purchase. YES / NO―
DEMO MODEDisplay an introduction to the unit (Demonstration Mode).
The demonstration stops when any operation except pressing the
[AUTO] or [MANUAL AF/MF] button is performed, but it will resume
if no operations are performed for approx. 10 or more minutes. OFF : [OFF] is normally set. ON : When the AC adaptor is connected without an SD
card having been inserted, the demonstration starts,
and it stops when an SD card is inserted.―
92VQT2A1793VQT2A17 Others2LCD monitor displays When recording Motion picture recording display //Recording Mode (P.35) /Power LCD (P.31) / (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card(Green) Recording pauseRemaining time for recording (P.34)WEB Mode (P.40) /Auto Mode (P.34)/ Manual Mode (P.48) //// Scene Mode (P.49) Underwater Mode (P.51) Elapsed recording time (P.34)Remaining battery power (P.24) Soft Skin Mode (P.45) Zoom microphone (P.39) Wind noise reduction (P.55) Aspect ratio (P.34) Image stabilizer (P.39) Backlight compensation (P.44) Zoom magnification indication (P.38) Manual focus (P.48) //// White balance (P.50) - Shutter speed (P.52)/ - /F number (P.53) - Gain value (P.53) No SD card is inserted/ unusable card PRE-REC function (P.46) MagicPix (P.45) /Fade color (P.43) World time (P.54) Date (P.30)Time (P.30) Still picture recording display Number of recording pixels /Picture quality (P.37) Self-timer (P.44) During playback Motion picture playback display Playback time Still picture playback display Number of recording pixels (640 x 480) Size is not displayed if still pictures recorded on other devices that have different picture sizes from the size shown above. Play mode All scenes on the media displayed (P.57) Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed (P.57) Scene number (P.56) Operating status (P.56) Playback / / Fast forward Fast rewind /Scene shift /Frame-by-frame playbackPause /Jump to end of last scene/ start of first scene /Slow motion playback Remaining number of still pictures (P.36) Volume adjustment (P.56) DPOF already set (P.63) Locked (P.62) Scene number (P.59) Still picture folder/file number
92VQT2A1793VQT2A17 Others2LCD monitor displays When recording Motion picture recording display //Recording Mode (P.35) /Power LCD (P.31) / (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card(Green) Recording pauseRemaining time for recording (P.34)WEB Mode (P.40) /Auto Mode (P.34)/ Manual Mode (P.48) //// Scene Mode (P.49) Underwater Mode (P.51) Elapsed recording time (P.34)Remaining battery power (P.24) Soft Skin Mode (P.45) Zoom microphone (P.39) Wind noise reduction (P.55) Aspect ratio (P.34) Image stabilizer (P.39) Backlight compensation (P.44) Zoom magnification indication (P.38) Manual focus (P.48) //// White balance (P.50) - Shutter speed (P.52)/ - /F number (P.53) - Gain value (P.53) No SD card is inserted/ unusable card PRE-REC function (P.46) MagicPix (P.45) /Fade color (P.43) World time (P.54) Date (P.30)Time (P.30) Still picture recording display Number of recording pixels /Picture quality (P.37) Self-timer (P.44) During playback Motion picture playback display Playback time Still picture playback display Number of recording pixels (640 x 480) Size is not displayed if still pictures recorded on other devices that have different picture sizes from the size shown above. Play mode All scenes on the media displayed (P.57) Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed (P.57) Scene number (P.56) Operating status (P.56) Playback / / Fast forward Fast rewind /Scene shift /Frame-by-frame playbackPause /Jump to end of last scene/ start of first scene /Slow motion playback Remaining number of still pictures (P.36) Volume adjustment (P.56) DPOF already set (P.63) Locked (P.62) Scene number (P.59) Still picture folder/file number
94VQT2A1795VQT2A17 Others3MessagesThis section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and\ how to deal with them. MessageWhat to check CANNOT RECORD.Writing on the SD card failed. NO DATA.Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded on the SD card. Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message appears, the card may be unstable. Shut power off and turn back on. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in Video Recording Mode. CHECK CARD. The SD card is not supported or cannot be recognized by the unit. CARD LOCKED. The SD card is write-protected. (P.21) CARD FULL. The SD card cannot be recorded on because it is full or the numbers of scenes or numbers of scenes for the date has reached the maximum. Either delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.60) SCENE NUMBER IS FULL. CANNOT RECORD. THE NUMBER OF PROGRAM IS FULL. Attention for waterproof:Remove any foreign objects from inside the card door before closing.Check the card/battery door. Attention for waterproof:- max. 6.5ft (2m) depth, 30 min. - all covers are properly locked. - clean inside covers. Check the displayed message before using the unit underwater. ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED. Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card applicable for motion picture recording. (P.20)If this message appears when an applicable card is used, it is recommended to format the card. Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Therefore, save data on a computer or other device before formatting the card. ● ● MessageWhat to check EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously were selected. (P.101) CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTORYou tried connecting the unit to a computer without connecting the AC adaptor. ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.The unit detected an error. Eject the SD card and shut power off and turn back on. DISCONNECT USB CABLE.The unit is not properly connected to a computer or printer.Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER.Power to the unit cannot be shut off while it is connected to a computer. CARD ERROR HAS OCCURRED. TO REPAIR THE CARD, PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY.The data on the SD card contains errors. To repair the data, either use a battery with sufficient life or connect the AC adaptor. Depending on the error, it may take time to repair the data. NOW REPAIRING DATA. DO NOT REMOVE CARD.The data has been repaired. Depending on the situation, the data may not be completely repaired. If power is shut off without repairing data, data can be repaired the next time that power is turned on. If repairing fails, the data cannot be played back. Format the SD card with this unit. Do not repair SD cards recorded on other devices on this unit. ● ● ● ● CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT. A device that cannot be used with this unit is connected to the unit.
94VQT2A1795VQT2A17 Others3MessagesThis section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and\ how to deal with them. MessageWhat to check CANNOT RECORD.Writing on the SD card failed. NO DATA.Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded on the SD card. Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message appears, the card may be unstable. Shut power off and turn back on. THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE. An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in Video Recording Mode. CHECK CARD. The SD card is not supported or cannot be recognized by the unit. CARD LOCKED. The SD card is write-protected. (P.21) CARD FULL. The SD card cannot be recorded on because it is full or the numbers of scenes or numbers of scenes for the date has reached the maximum. Either delete unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.60) SCENE NUMBER IS FULL. CANNOT RECORD. THE NUMBER OF PROGRAM IS FULL. Attention for waterproof:Remove any foreign objects from inside the card door before closing.Check the card/battery door. Attention for waterproof:- max. 6.5ft (2m) depth, 30 min. - all covers are properly locked. - clean inside covers. Check the displayed message before using the unit underwater. ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED. Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card applicable for motion picture recording. (P.20)If this message appears when an applicable card is used, it is recommended to format the card. Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Therefore, save data on a computer or other device before formatting the card. ● ● MessageWhat to check EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously were selected. (P.101) CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE. PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTORYou tried connecting the unit to a computer without connecting the AC adaptor. ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.The unit detected an error. Eject the SD card and shut power off and turn back on. DISCONNECT USB CABLE.The unit is not properly connected to a computer or printer.Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. CANNOT OPERATE WHILE CONNECTED TO COMPUTER.Power to the unit cannot be shut off while it is connected to a computer. CARD ERROR HAS OCCURRED. TO REPAIR THE CARD, PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY.The data on the SD card contains errors. To repair the data, either use a battery with sufficient life or connect the AC adaptor. Depending on the error, it may take time to repair the data. NOW REPAIRING DATA. DO NOT REMOVE CARD.The data has been repaired. Depending on the situation, the data may not be completely repaired. If power is shut off without repairing data, data can be repaired the next time that power is turned on. If repairing fails, the data cannot be played back. Format the SD card with this unit. Do not repair SD cards recorded on other devices on this unit. ● ● ● ● CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT. A device that cannot be used with this unit is connected to the unit.
96VQT2A1797VQT2A17 Others4Troubleshooting ProblemWhat to check The power does not turn on. The status indicator is flashing while using the battery.Is the battery sufficiently charged? Power shuts off on its own.To conserve the battery, power automatically shuts off if the unit has not been in use for about 5 minutes. To resume unit use, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then the desired mode position. When [ECONOMY] is set to [OFF], power does not shut off automatically. (P.90) Power shuts off as soon as it is turned on. Is the battery run down? Charge the battery if the remaining battery life indication is flashing or the [LOW BATTERY.] message appears on the LCD monitor. (P.24) The battery runs down quickly. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Is the unit being used in low temperatures? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, battery availability shortens. Is the battery at the end of its service-life? If the battery lasts only a short while when fully charged, it has reached the end of its service-life. ● ● ● The battery is swollen. The lithium ion battery used with this unit may swell if charged/discharged often, but this is no risk to safety. The unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. The unit does not operate normally. Is the LCD monitor open? Check that the card access lamp is out, then eject the SD card, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute, then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, shut power off and turn back on. (Performing the above operation while the SD card is being accessed can damage data.) ● ● ProblemWhat to check The display changes suddenly. If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.90) 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 unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.60) Is the unit in a recording mode? Is the card/battery door open? ● ● ● ● Motion picture recording stops on its own. Are you using an applicable SD card? (P.20) Even with applicable SD cards, recording may stop when using an SD card on which data has been written many times. Copy the data to a computer, then format the SD card on this unit. (Formatting deletes all data on the SD card.) ● ● Still pictures come out like mosaics. When [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [] and detailed subjects are recorded, pictures come out like mosaics. Set to [ ] when recording. (P.37) The unit does not focus automatically. Is the unit set to manual focus? Press the [AUTO] button to set auto focus. Are you recording a scene that is hard to focus automatically? Focus the subject manually. (P.48) ● ● Audio is not output. Is the volume set low? (P.56)
96VQT2A1797VQT2A17 Others4Troubleshooting ProblemWhat to check The power does not turn on. The status indicator is flashing while using the battery.Is the battery sufficiently charged? Power shuts off on its own.To conserve the battery, power automatically shuts off if the unit has not been in use for about 5 minutes. To resume unit use, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then the desired mode position. When [ECONOMY] is set to [OFF], power does not shut off automatically. (P.90) Power shuts off as soon as it is turned on. Is the battery run down? Charge the battery if the remaining battery life indication is flashing or the [LOW BATTERY.] message appears on the LCD monitor. (P.24) The battery runs down quickly. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Is the unit being used in low temperatures? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, battery availability shortens. Is the battery at the end of its service-life? If the battery lasts only a short while when fully charged, it has reached the end of its service-life. ● ● ● The battery is swollen. The lithium ion battery used with this unit may swell if charged/discharged often, but this is no risk to safety. The unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. The unit does not operate normally. Is the LCD monitor open? Check that the card access lamp is out, then eject the SD card, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute, then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, shut power off and turn back on. (Performing the above operation while the SD card is being accessed can damage data.) ● ● ProblemWhat to check The display changes suddenly. If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.90) 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 unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.60) Is the unit in a recording mode? Is the card/battery door open? ● ● ● ● Motion picture recording stops on its own. Are you using an applicable SD card? (P.20) Even with applicable SD cards, recording may stop when using an SD card on which data has been written many times. Copy the data to a computer, then format the SD card on this unit. (Formatting deletes all data on the SD card.) ● ● Still pictures come out like mosaics. When [PICT. QUALITY] is set to [] and detailed subjects are recorded, pictures come out like mosaics. Set to [ ] when recording. (P.37) The unit does not focus automatically. Is the unit set to manual focus? Press the [AUTO] button to set auto focus. Are you recording a scene that is hard to focus automatically? Focus the subject manually. (P.48) ● ● Audio is not output. Is the volume set low? (P.56)
98VQT2A1799VQT2A17 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 cloth. Images do not appear on TV or appear stretched in the vertical direction. Does the input mode on the TV match the connected terminals? Set input to the connected terminals as explained in the TV’s operating instructions. Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.64) ● ● Data cannot be deleted. Is the scene locked? Unlock the scene. (P.62) Scenes whose thumbnails have a cannot be deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD card (P.62). Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Is the SD card write-protected? (P.21) ● ● ● Images on the SD card do not look normal. The scene may be damaged. Scenes can be damaged by static electricity and electromagnetic waves. Save important data on a computer, etc. The SD card cannot be used even after formatting with this unit.This unit or the SD card may be broken. Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.20) The unit does not recognize the SD card when inserted.Was the SD card formatted on the computer? Format SD cards with the unit. Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Data cannot be restored afterwards. (P.62) 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 whom you purchased the unit. ● ● The SD card is not recognized when inserted into other devices. Check the supported SD cards in the device’s operating instructions. The computer does not recognize the unit even when connected with USB cable. While the menu appears on the LCD monitor, the USB function screen does not appear even if the USB cable is connected. Close the menu, then connect the USB cable. Is the AC adaptor connected? If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try using another terminal. Check the operating environment. (P.76) Disconnect the USB cable, shut the power off and turn back on, then reconnect the cable. ● ● ● ● ● After disconnecting the USB cable, an error message appears on the computer. For Windows To safely disconnect the USB cable, click the ( or ) icons in the task tray, and do as instructed by displayed messages. For Macintosh Drag the unit icon to the Trash, then disconnect the USB cable. ● ● Others4Troubleshooting (cont.)
98VQT2A1799VQT2A17 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 cloth. Images do not appear on TV or appear stretched in the vertical direction. Does the input mode on the TV match the connected terminals? Set input to the connected terminals as explained in the TV’s operating instructions. Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.64) ● ● Data cannot be deleted. Is the scene locked? Unlock the scene. (P.62) Scenes whose thumbnails have a cannot be deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD card (P.62). Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Is the SD card write-protected? (P.21) ● ● ● Images on the SD card do not look normal. The scene may be damaged. Scenes can be damaged by static electricity and electromagnetic waves. Save important data on a computer, etc. The SD card cannot be used even after formatting with this unit.This unit or the SD card may be broken. Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.20) The unit does not recognize the SD card when inserted.Was the SD card formatted on the computer? Format SD cards with the unit. Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Data cannot be restored afterwards. (P.62) 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 whom you purchased the unit. ● ● The SD card is not recognized when inserted into other devices. Check the supported SD cards in the device’s operating instructions. The computer does not recognize the unit even when connected with USB cable. While the menu appears on the LCD monitor, the USB function screen does not appear even if the USB cable is connected. Close the menu, then connect the USB cable. Is the AC adaptor connected? If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try using another terminal. Check the operating environment. (P.76) Disconnect the USB cable, shut the power off and turn back on, then reconnect the cable. ● ● ● ● ● After disconnecting the USB cable, an error message appears on the computer. For Windows To safely disconnect the USB cable, click the ( or ) icons in the task tray, and do as instructed by displayed messages. For Macintosh Drag the unit icon to the Trash, then disconnect the USB cable. ● ● Others4Troubleshooting (cont.)
100VQT2A17101VQT2A17 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 whom you purchased the unit. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself. ● ● The audio does not output for a motion picture copied with a DVD burner. If [AUDIO REC] (P.90) is set to [MPEG] for recording, audio may not be output with some playback devices. Set to [DOLBY] when recording. The PDF file of the VideoCam Suite operating instructions does not open.Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later installed on the computer? Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later is required to view the PDF file of the VideoCam Suite operating instructions. [DISC IS UNUSABLE. CHECK DISC.] appears on the LCD monitor. A disc which cannot be used or a disc which cannot be written on has been inserted into the DVD burner. Use a new disc. 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 When in Still Picture Recording Mode While the PRE-REC function is being set ● ● MagicPix When in Still Picture Recording Mode During recording (Cannot set or cancel) While the PRE-REC function is being set (Cannot set or cancel) ● ● ● Backlight compensation While setting iris or gain While using MagicPix ● ● Soft Skin Mode (Set and cancel) During recording While the PRE-REC function is being set ● ● Help Mode Image stabilizer When in Still Picture Recording Mode While using MagicPix ● ● Scene Mode When in Auto Recording Mode While using MagicPix ● ● Change of White Balance Mode When using Digital zoom While using MagicPix ● ● Adjustment of shutter speed/ iris or gain When using Scene Mode While using MagicPix ● ● When [INITIAL SET] is executed from the SETUP menu, all the settings except for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] will be restored to the defaults established at the time of purchase, and it will then become possible to select functions. (P. 90) Others4Troubleshooting (cont.)