Panasonic SDR-SW20P User Manual

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•  Avoid impacting the unit against anything, for example, when carrying it by the strap. 

Strong impacts can deform the unit’s body and degrade water-resistant performance.
The unit’s water resistance performance will no longer be guaranteed in the 
event that the unit has been dropped or otherwise subjected to strong impact.

•  Do not leave the unit where exposed to low temperatures of 0 °C (32 °F) and 

below or high temperatures of 40 °C (104 °F) and above. (Extreme temperatures 
can degrade water-resistant performance.) In particular, do not leave the unit 
sitting on sandy beaches. (The unit can become hot and sand can adhere to it.)

•  Do not insert pointed objects into the microphone or speaker holes. (The 

internal water-resistant sheet can be damaged and compromise water-
resistant performance.)

•  Do not plug the unit in or unplug it with wet hands.

The performance of the unit’s water-resistant packing degrades over the 
course of 18 months or more. It is recommended to have your dealer replace 
this packing (you will be charged for this) at least once every 18 months.

•  Slide the lock to the OPEN side and lift the projection with a finger to open. 
•   When closing, be careful that sand, hair, dust and other foreign matter are 

not trapped in the door and the cover, and press [ ] until hearing them snap 
closed, to prevent water infiltration. (Check that the red marker of the lock is 
no longer visible.)

   

Check that the red 
marker of the lock is 
no longer visible.

Projection

Projection

Press 

here.

Press here.

•  Do not open and close the card/battery door and terminal cover with wet 

hands or when in or near water.

•  If the unit is wet, wipe off water before opening the card/battery door and 

terminal cover.

•  If water gets inside the compartments, wipe completely dry before closing 

the covers.

•  Wipe water and dirt from the lens with a cleaning cloth before recording.
•  The sound may be muffled or distorted by water droplets on the microphone 

or speaker. In such a case, wipe off water and dry the unit before using it.