Brand: Panasonic
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for SDR-SW20P/PC
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:40 a.m.
Warranty Information
Panasonic offers a limited warranty for camcorders for one year on parts and labor in the USA and Canada.
Charging: Insert battery, connect AC adaptor. Set mode dial to OFF for charging. Status indicator lights red during charging and turns off when complete.
Recording Motion Pictures: Set mode dial to []. Press record button to start, press again to stop.
Taking Still Pictures: Set mode dial to []. Press the capture button.
Playback Motion Pictures: Set mode dial to []. Select a scene, then press play/pause. Use playback controls for navigation.
Playback Still Pictures: Set mode dial to []. Select a scene, then press slideshow start/pause. Use playback controls for navigation.
Deleting Pictures: During playback, select the picture, then select "YES" to delete.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The unit does not turn on. | The battery is not inserted correctly or is discharged. | Insert the battery correctly. Charge the battery. |
| Recording cannot be started. | There is no SD card inserted or the SD card is full. | Insert an SD card. Format the SD card or delete files. |
| Cannot take still pictures. | The SD card is full or write-protected. | Format the SD card or delete files. Ensure the write-protect switch is not in the LOCK position. |
| The image is dark. | The aperture or shutter speed is not set correctly. | Adjust aperture and shutter speed settings, or use scene modes. |
| The sound is muffled or distorted. | Water droplets on the microphone. | Wipe off water from the microphone. |