Panasonic Sdr Sw21 Operating Instructions Manual

							80VQT2A1781VQT2A17
Importing motion pictures and still pictures
When this unit is connected to the computer, VideoCam Suite starts up 
automatically. To use the application with Windows Vista, log on with administrator 
authorization or via a standard user account. Guest accounts cannot be u\
sed. 
To use the application with Windows XP or 2000, log on with administrator 
authorization.
Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position 
other than [OFF].
Connect this unit and a computer with the USB cable (supplied).
Insert the plugs as far as they will go.
Select [PC/RECORDER] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the 
unit.
VideoCam Suite is automatically launched.
●
Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one. (Operation is \
not 
guaranteed with any other USB cables.)
Do not disconnect the USB cable or shut off the power while the card 
access lamp is lit.
The first time the unit is connected to the computer, the computer may have to 
be restarted.
To output motion pictures edited with VideoCam Suite to SD cards, use an 
applicable SD card. (P.20)
When outputting a large number of scenes to an SD card, DVD-R/RW or 
DVD-RAM, it may take time to display thumbnails or to output.
●
●
●
●
●
With a 
computer
5Using VideoCam SuiteFor a detailed explanation on how to use the software, see the VideoCam 
Suite operating instructions (PDF file).
Editing motion pictures and still pictures
Double-click  on the desktop to start the program.
Startup is also possible by selecting [Start] →[All Programs]→[Panasonic]→
[VideoCam Suite 2.0] →[VideoCam Suite].
 First startupA window is displayed containing the licence agreement. Read the 
agreement carefully before continuing.
From the Start menu, select [All Programs]→[Panasonic] → [VideoCam 
Suite 2.0]→[Read this before starting], and then read the supplemental 
explanations and new information.
Closing VideoCam Suite
Click  or .
The “Simple Menu” is closed.
Click  or .
●
● 
						

							82VQT2A1783VQT2A17
With a 
computer
6
Uploading video clips to 
YouTubeWhen VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have 
recorded in WEB Mode to YouTube.
   Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position 
other than [OFF].
 Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied).
  Select [WEB MODE] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit.
The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up, and the video clips 
you have recorded in WEB Mode are displayed as thumbnails.
  Place check marks for the video clips 
that are to be uploaded.
  Input the titles and other information 
of each video clip to be displayed on 
YouTube.
  Enter your YouTube user name and 
password.
  Click [Upload].
  A message prompting you to check the copyrights of the contents is 
displayed. Check the contents, enter a check, and click [OK].
For further details on operation, refer to the operating instructions (\
PDF file) 
for VideoCam Suite.
When uploading is completed, the “EXITED WEB MODE.” message appear\
s 
on the LCD monitor screen of the unit.
●
●
●
  
You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips. 
(Simplified uploading)
  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to [].
 Press .
  The “PLEASE CONNECT USB CABLE.” message appears. Connect the 
computer to the unit using the USB connecting cable (supplied with the \
unit).
The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up, and the video 
clips you have recorded in WEB Mode are displayed as thumbnails.
 Concerning uploading to YouTube●   Because YouTube™ services and specifications are subject to change, 
operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future. Available 
services and screens are subject to change without notice.
(These services are valid as of December 1, 2008.)
●   Unless you are the copyright holder or you have obtained permission from\
 
the copyright holder, do not upload videos protected under copyright.
● 
						

							82VQT2A1783VQT2A17
With a 
computer
6
Uploading video clips to 
YouTubeWhen VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have 
recorded in WEB Mode to YouTube.
   Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position 
other than [OFF].
 Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied).
  Select [WEB MODE] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit.
The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up, and the video clips 
you have recorded in WEB Mode are displayed as thumbnails.
  Place check marks for the video clips 
that are to be uploaded.
  Input the titles and other information 
of each video clip to be displayed on 
YouTube.
  Enter your YouTube user name and 
password.
  Click [Upload].
  A message prompting you to check the copyrights of the contents is 
displayed. Check the contents, enter a check, and click [OK].
For further details on operation, refer to the operating instructions (\
PDF file) 
for VideoCam Suite.
When uploading is completed, the “EXITED WEB MODE.” message appear\
s 
on the LCD monitor screen of the unit.
●
●
●
  
You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips. 
(Simplified uploading)
  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to [].
 Press .
  The “PLEASE CONNECT USB CABLE.” message appears. Connect the 
computer to the unit using the USB connecting cable (supplied with the \
unit).
The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up, and the video 
clips you have recorded in WEB Mode are displayed as thumbnails.
 Concerning uploading to YouTube●   Because YouTube™ services and specifications are subject to change, 
operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future. Available 
services and screens are subject to change without notice.
(These services are valid as of December 1, 2008.)
●   Unless you are the copyright holder or you have obtained permission from\
 
the copyright holder, do not upload videos protected under copyright.
● 
						

							84VQT2A1785VQT2A17
Connecting the unit to a computer 
Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices.
  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position 
other than [OFF].
 Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.80)
 Select  [PC/RECORDER].The SD card in the unit appears on the 
computer as an external drive.
•
When this unit is connected to the computer, [CAM_SD] appears in [My 
Computer].
The SD card appears as an external drive (E drive, etc.) in Windows Ex\
plorer.
While the computer is accessing the SD card of this unit, [
] appears at the 
bottom right of the unit’s LCD monitor.
Disconnecting the unit
 Click the [] or [] icon on the task bar.
 Click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.”
 When the disconnection confirmation message appears, click [OK].
 Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the computer.
●
●
●
SD card folder structure
The content of the SD card in the unit can be checked from the computer.
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with the unit are saved in t\
he folder 
tree below.
SD card with data recorded on this unit
Still pictures (Max. 999) taken in [
] mode
DPOF setting information on still pictures
Motion pictures (Max. 99) taken in [
] mode
Do not move, rename, delete, compress, format or perform other operation\
s 
to the motion pictures or folders using Windows Explorer or the Macintos\
h 
Finder. Motion pictures will no longer play back.
To edit motion pictures, use software capable of editing SD-Video files, such 
as VideoCam Suite.
●
●
Data not supported by this unit cannot be played back on this unit even \
if 
copied onto an SD card.
●
With a 
computer
7
Using this unit as an 
external drive 
(Mass storage)
This unit can be used as an external drive. 
						

							84VQT2A1785VQT2A17
Connecting the unit to a computer 
Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices.
  Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.22) and set the mode dial to a position 
other than [OFF].
 Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.80)
 Select  [PC/RECORDER].The SD card in the unit appears on the 
computer as an external drive.
•
When this unit is connected to the computer, [CAM_SD] appears in [My 
Computer].
The SD card appears as an external drive (E drive, etc.) in Windows Ex\
plorer.
While the computer is accessing the SD card of this unit, [
] appears at the 
bottom right of the unit’s LCD monitor.
Disconnecting the unit
 Click the [] or [] icon on the task bar.
 Click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.”
 When the disconnection confirmation message appears, click [OK].
 Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the computer.
●
●
●
SD card folder structure
The content of the SD card in the unit can be checked from the computer.
Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with the unit are saved in t\
he folder 
tree below.
SD card with data recorded on this unit
Still pictures (Max. 999) taken in [
] mode
DPOF setting information on still pictures
Motion pictures (Max. 99) taken in [
] mode
Do not move, rename, delete, compress, format or perform other operation\
s 
to the motion pictures or folders using Windows Explorer or the Macintos\
h 
Finder. Motion pictures will no longer play back.
To edit motion pictures, use software capable of editing SD-Video files, such 
as VideoCam Suite.
●
●
Data not supported by this unit cannot be played back on this unit even \
if 
copied onto an SD card.
●
With a 
computer
7
Using this unit as an 
external drive 
(Mass storage)
This unit can be used as an external drive. 
						

							86VQT2A1787VQT2A17
 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] 
→ [System]  → [Device Manager] (from the [Task] window).
If a confirmation window appears halfway through, click the [Continue] 
button.
●
●
●
 When the driver is recognized[USB Mass Storage Device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers].\
 
(The display differs according to the type of computer.)
 When the driver is not recognized[!] or [Unknown device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] or\
 [Other 
devices].
Try the following.
Method [1] :   Turn off the unit and your computer once and turn on again to 
reconnect.
Method [2] :   Remove the SD card from the unit and insert it back into the 
unit.
Method [3] : Connect the USB cable to another USB port on the computer.
If the driver cannot be recognized by any of the methods above, contact \
the 
computer manufacturer.
•
•
•
●
With a 
computer
8Checking the connectionsWith a 
computer
9
Connecting to a Macintosh 
computer
Operating environment required for external drives
Supported 
computers Macintosh
OS Mac OS X v10.4, Mac OS X v10.5
CPU PowerPC G5 1.9 GHz or higher
Intel
® Core™ Duo, Intel® Core™ Solo
Interface USB port
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instruction\
s are 
fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the \
OS.
Connecting the unit to a computer 
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable 
(supplied). (P
 .80)
An icon labeled [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] appears on the desktop.
Copying still pictures to computers
  Double click the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon on the desktop.
The still pictures are in the [100CDPFP] folder inside the [DCIM] folder\
.
  Drag and drop the still pictures to copy onto the computer.
Disconnecting the unit
  Drag and drop the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon to the Trash.
  Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the computer.
●
●
Apple, Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the 
United States and/or other countries.
PowerPC
® is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® Core™ is registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in\
 the 
United States and/or other countries.
Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are \
usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who\
 
developed the system or product concerned.
●
●
●
● 
						

							86VQT2A1787VQT2A17
 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] 
→ [System]  → [Device Manager] (from the [Task] window).
If a confirmation window appears halfway through, click the [Continue] 
button.
●
●
●
 When the driver is recognized[USB Mass Storage Device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers].\
 
(The display differs according to the type of computer.)
 When the driver is not recognized[!] or [Unknown device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] or\
 [Other 
devices].
Try the following.
Method [1] :   Turn off the unit and your computer once and turn on again to 
reconnect.
Method [2] :   Remove the SD card from the unit and insert it back into the 
unit.
Method [3] : Connect the USB cable to another USB port on the computer.
If the driver cannot be recognized by any of the methods above, contact \
the 
computer manufacturer.
•
•
•
●
With a 
computer
8Checking the connectionsWith a 
computer
9
Connecting to a Macintosh 
computer
Operating environment required for external drives
Supported 
computers Macintosh
OS Mac OS X v10.4, Mac OS X v10.5
CPU PowerPC G5 1.9 GHz or higher
Intel
® Core™ Duo, Intel® Core™ Solo
Interface USB port
Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instruction\
s are 
fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.
The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the \
OS.
Connecting the unit to a computer 
Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable 
(supplied). (P
 .80)
An icon labeled [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] appears on the desktop.
Copying still pictures to computers
  Double click the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon on the desktop.
The still pictures are in the [100CDPFP] folder inside the [DCIM] folder\
.
  Drag and drop the still pictures to copy onto the computer.
Disconnecting the unit
  Drag and drop the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon to the Trash.
  Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the computer.
●
●
Apple, Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the 
United States and/or other countries.
PowerPC
® is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel® Core™ is registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in\
 the 
United States and/or other countries.
Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are \
usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who\
 
developed the system or product concerned.
●
●
●
● 
						

							88VQT2A1789VQT2A17
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
PICT.QUALITYSet still picture quality. / 37
CLOCK SETSet the date/time. YES / NO30
SET WORLD TIMESet the local date/time of travel destinations. YES / NO54
 ADVANCED
D.ZOOMUse the digital zoom.  OFF   / 25x / 700x38
EISAvoid jitter. OFF /   ON  39
WIND CUTReduce the wind noise. OFF /   ON  55
ZOOM MICApply zoom effect to sounds.  OFF   / ON39
AUTO SLW SHTRAdjust shutter speed automatically. OFF /   ON  39
SHTR EFFECT Cancel out shutter sound. OFF /   ON  36
ASPECT Set aspect ratio for recording. 4:3 /   16:9  34
FADE COLORChange the fade color. WHITE /   BLACK  43
 SETUP Make basic settings.  For details on the SETUP menu (P.90)―
 LANGUAGESelect the menu and display language.  English   / Français / Español29
Playback menu
Set the mode dial to [] or [].
Top menu Submenus
Purpose Settings/NoticesMode  Page
 
EDIT SCENELOCK SET Prevent accidental deleting. YES / NO62
DELETEDelete scenes.  ALL / SELECT / COPIED / NO60, 73
PICT. SETUP
LOCK SETPrevent accidental deleting. YES / NO62
DPOF SETWrite print information onto SD cards. CANCEL ALL / SET / NO63
 SETUP Make basic settings.  For details on the SETUP menu (P.90)―
 LANGUAGE
Select the menu and display language.  English   / Français / Español29 
						

							88VQT2A1789VQT2A17
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
PICT.QUALITYSet still picture quality. / 37
CLOCK SETSet the date/time. YES / NO30
SET WORLD TIMESet the local date/time of travel destinations. YES / NO54
 ADVANCED
D.ZOOMUse the digital zoom.  OFF   / 25x / 700x38
EISAvoid jitter. OFF /   ON  39
WIND CUTReduce the wind noise. OFF /   ON  55
ZOOM MICApply zoom effect to sounds.  OFF   / ON39
AUTO SLW SHTRAdjust shutter speed automatically. OFF /   ON  39
SHTR EFFECT Cancel out shutter sound. OFF /   ON  36
ASPECT Set aspect ratio for recording. 4:3 /   16:9  34
FADE COLORChange the fade color. WHITE /   BLACK  43
 SETUP Make basic settings.  For details on the SETUP menu (P.90)―
 LANGUAGESelect the menu and display language.  English   / Français / Español29
Playback menu
Set the mode dial to [] or [].
Top menu Submenus
Purpose Settings/NoticesMode  Page
 
EDIT SCENELOCK SET Prevent accidental deleting. YES / NO62
DELETEDelete scenes.  ALL / SELECT / COPIED / NO60, 73
PICT. SETUP
LOCK SETPrevent accidental deleting. YES / NO62
DPOF SETWrite print information onto SD cards. CANCEL ALL / SET / NO63
 SETUP Make basic settings.  For details on the SETUP menu (P.90)―
 LANGUAGE
Select the menu and display language.  English   / Français / Español29 
						

							90VQT2A1791VQT2A17
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.―