Panasonic DMC-LX5
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1. Model No Serial No A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery 2 var2wss ENG Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE W Product identification marking Product Location Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bottom ENG VOT2W83 Note This equipment has been tested and found to with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmiul interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation2. Charging time Approx 155 min Recording still pictures when using the LCD monitor External Live Viewfinder DMW LVF1 optional m Approx 400 pictures By CIPA standard in Program Mode Recording time Approx 200 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50 RH when LCD monitor is on Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card 32 MB Using the supplied battery Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to AUTO Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases E Playback when using the LCD monitor External Live Viewfinder DMW LVF1 optional Playback time Approx 360 min 16 var2wss ENG About the Built in Memory the Card Built in Memory Memory size Approx 40 MB The built in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full The access time for the built in memory may be longer than the access time for a card Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit These cards are indicat
3. Max 5 pictures Standard max 3 pictures Fine Approx 10 pictures second Speed priority Approx 6 5 pictures second Image priority 2 5M 1 1 3M 4 3 2 5M 3 2 or 2M 16 9 is selected as the picture size Approx 15 to 100 Approx 3 Ix when i Low light is used Shutter speed 60 seconds to 1 4000th of a second STARRY SKY Mode 15 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds Exposure AE Program AE P Aperture Priority AE A Shutter Priority AE S Manual Exposure M Exposure compensation 1 3 EV Step 3 EV to 3 EV Metering mode Multiple Center weighted Spot LCD monitor 3 0 TFT LCD 3 2 Approx 460 000 dots field of view ratio about 10096 Flash Built in pop up flash Flash range ISO AUTO Approx 80 cm 2 62 feet to 7 2 m 23 6 feet Wide Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Recording media Built in Memory Approx 40 MB SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG based on Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 3 standard DPOF corresponding Motion pictures with audio AVCHD Lite QuickTime Motion JPEG Interface Digital USB 2 0 High Speed Analog video audio NTSC Audio line output monaural Terminal AV OUT DIGITAL Dedicated jack 8 pin HDMI MiniHDMI TypeC Dimensions Approx 109 7 mm W x65 5 mm H x43 0 mm D 4 32 W x 2 58 H x 1 69 D excluding the projecting parts Mass weight Approx 271 g
4. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No DMC LX5 Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 4 var2wes ENG DM
5. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card battery door Always use genuine Panasonic batteries DMW BCJ13PP If you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product B Battery Insert until it is locked by the lever being careful about the direction you insert it Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery Card Push it fully until it clicks being careful about the direction you insert it To remove the card push the card until it clicks then pull the card out upright Do not touch the connection terminals of the card The card be damaged if it is not fully inserted 3 the card battery door Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow 18 var2wss ENG Setting Date Time Clock Set clock is not set when the camera is shipped Turn the camera on MENU SET button Cursor buttons B Press MENU SET Press lt gt to select the items year month day hour minute display 5 sequence or time display format v and press A F to set You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 11 9 Press MENU SET to set Press MENU SET T to return to the settings screen Press Changing the Clock Setting Select CLOCK SET in the REC or SETUP menu and press gt Itcan be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set
6. 14 Cursor buttons A FOCUS button V Function button Assign Menu to V button It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often FILM MODEJ QUALITY METERING MODEy WHITE BALANCE AF MODEJ I EXPOSUREJ GUIDE LINE REC AREA REMAINING DISP FLASHJ AUTO BRACKET ASPECT BRACKET lt Self timer button 5 In these operating instructions the cursor buttons described as shown in the figure below or described with A WV P e g When you press the V down button 15 Aspect ratio selector switch 16 Microphone 17 Zoom lever 18 Motion picture button 19 Flash open switch 20 Hotshoe cover Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing 21 Mode dial 19 20 21 2223 22 Shutter button 23 Camera ON OFF switch 24 HDMI socket 25 AV OUT DIGITAL socket 26 Lens ring front 27 Lens barrel 12 var2wss ENG 28 29 30 31 32 Tripod receptacle When you use a tripod make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it Speaker Do not cover the speaker with your fingers Card Battery door Release lever DC coupler cover When using an AC adaptor ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler DMW DCCT7 optional and AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional are used Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor
7. CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God ENG vaT2ws3 41 THERE EXPRESS WARRANTIES AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of or damage to media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN
8. Function 26 Compensating the 27 Taking pictures by specifying the aperture shutter speed 28 Aperture Priority 28 Shutter Priority 28 Taking pictures by setting the exposure manually 2 29 Recording Motion 30 Playing Back Pictures NORMAL PLAY 31 Deleting Pictures oriente metet nete eer ere rta SaS 31 Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format 92 Specifications 2 34 Digital Camera Accessory System 3 37 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 39 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO 40 8 varewes ENG Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera Product numbers correct as of July 2010 These may be subject to change 1 Battery Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text Charge the battery before use 2 Battery Charger Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text USB Connection Cable AV Cable CD ROM Software Use it to install the software to your PC 6 CD ROM Operating Instructions Shoulder Strap Battery Case Lens Cap Black 8 White 10 Len
9. and take pictures easily Ml Set the mode dial to 4 B Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication 1 green lights when the subject is focused The AF area Q is displayed around the subject s face by the Face Detection function In other cases it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus The focus range is 1 cm 0 04 feet Wide 30 cm 0 99 feet Tele to co Press the halfway pressed shutter 3 button fully to take a picture e ENG vaT2ws3 25 Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds after which its color changes to the usual red A gt i PORTRAIT i SCENERY i MACRO i NIGHT PORTRAIT Only when i A is selected i NIGHT SCENERY i SUNSET i BABY Ed 6 d F3 A3 is set if none of the scenes are applicable and the standard settings are set When 7 M or EX is selected the camera automatically detects a person s face and it will adjust the focus and exposure Face Detection AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves Press A FOCUS 5 Rs is displayed the upper left of the screen EM Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the screen Pres
10. by other companies and certified by Panasonic Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products Charging The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped Charge the battery before use Charge the battery with the charger indoors It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery temperature should also be the same 14 vor2wss ENG Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed W About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator turns on The CHARGE indicator is turned on and charging will start The CHARGE indicator turns off The CHARGE indicator of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem When the CHARGE indicator flashes The battery temperature is too high or too low It is recommended to charge the battery again an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty In this case wipe them with a dry cloth ENG vaT2ws3 15 Charging time
11. take sharp picture of a fast moving subject set with a faster shutter speed When you want to create a trail effect set to a slower shutter speed Set the mode dial to Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed Shutter Speed B Take a picture 28 vat2we3 ENG REC Mode M Taking pictures by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed Set the mode dial to 17 The Manual Exposure Assistance 4 appears for about 10 Rotate the dial to set the aperture and shutter speed Aperture Value Shutter Speed It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed seconds 2 m Press the shutter button halfway The Manual Exposure Assistance 4 appears for about 10 seconds 9 Take the picture E Manual Exposure Assistance HERNEN The exposure is adequate LU NERONE Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value si RONEN Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation ENG vaT2ws3 29 REC Mode 22 EVE ED 81 8 52 6 Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG A
12. the clock ENG vaT2ws3 19 Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the REC Mode menu settings and the same setting can be used for the PICTURE Mode menu PLAYBACK Mode menu and SETUP menu as well Example Setting AF MODE from L to 9 the Program AE Mode Press MENU SET to display the menu Press A Y to select AF MODE and then press Depending on the item its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way Press A F to select 2 and then press MENU SET to set 9 Press MENU SET to close the menu Switching to other menus 2 3 4 e g Switching to the SETUP menu Press MENU SET to display the menu Press 4 Press V to select the SETUP menu icon Press gt Select a menu item next and set it 20 varewes ENG Mode switching Selecting the REC Mode Turn the camera on Mode dial status indicator lights when you turn this unit on It turns off after about 1 second Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Align a desired mode with part 8 Rotate the Mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode The mode dial rotates 360 2 W Basic iP Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically select
13. when recording motion pictures If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded 32 31 ENG vaT2ws3 13 Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW BCJ13PP It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used Use the dedicated charger and battery The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely The dedicated battery DMW BCJ13PP supports this function The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured
14. 0 6 Ib with card and battery Approx 233 g 0 51 Ib excluding card and battery Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 RH to 80 RH_ Language select ENGLISH ESPANOL ENG vaT2ws3 35 Battery Charger Panasonic DE A81B Input Output Equipment mobility Battery Pack lithium ion Panasonic DMW BCJ13PP Voltage capacity 36 vat2we3 ENG Information for your safety 7 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A 4 2 V 0 65 Movable Information for your safety 3 6 V 1250 mAh Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory DMW BCJ13PP Figure Description Battery Pack DMW AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW DCC7 DC Coupler RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 HDMI mini Cable DMW FL220 DMW FL360 DMW FL500 DMW LVF1 External Live Viewfinder External Viewfinder Lens Adapter DMW LWA52 Wide Conversion Lens amp DMW LMC52 DMW LND52 DMW LPL52 9 MC Protector ND Filter PL Filter ENG VOT2W83 37 Accessory Figure Description RP SDW64GU1K ass 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card RP SDW48GU1K ass 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card RP SDW32GU1K lass 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDW16GU1K lass 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDWO8GU1K ass 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDW04GU1K ass 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDP16GU1K ass 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDP08GU1K ass 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDP04GU1
15. C LX5 E About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals Do not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects Do not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not heat or expose to flame Do not leave the battery ies in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate About the battery charger CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIA
16. CLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 42 vat2wse3 ENG Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com help or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9am 9pm Saturday Sunday 10am 7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panason
17. K ass 4 4 SDHC Memory Card RP SDP02GU1K lass 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP SDRO8GU1A 8 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDRO4GU1A 4 GB SDHC Memory Card RP SDRO2GU1A 2 GB SD Memory Card Product numbers correct as of July 2010 These may be subject to change 1 AC Adaptor optional can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler optional The AC adaptor optional cannot be used by itself 2 The lens adaptor optional is necessary to attach a wide conversion lens or filter NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary between countries Consult your local dealer 38 ENG Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Digital Camera Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one O Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS O VISA Credit Card O MasterCard Expiration Date L Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phones Day Street Address Night _ City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
18. LS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS ENG vaT2w83 5 Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V But In the U S A and Canada the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration W Cautions for Use Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable RP CDHM15 RP CDHM30 optional Part numbers RP CDHM15 1 5 5 feet RP CDHM30 3 0 m 10 feet Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc If you use this unit on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or sound Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit disturbing the pictures and or sound If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn this unit off and remov
19. Panasonic Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No D M C LX5 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Please also refer to the Operating Instructions PDF format C contained on the CD ROM supplied You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting For USA and Puerto Rico assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo VQT2W83 Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information below The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source Please note that the actual controls and components menu items etc of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions Carefully observe copyright laws Recording of pre recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws Even for the purpose of private use recording of certain material may be restricted
20. THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 ENG vaT2w83 39 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A AND PUERTO RICO Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage For USA and Puerto Rico Only If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts b replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product or c refund your purchase price The decision to repair replace or refund will be made by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Digital Still Camera 1 year 1 year CCD 6 months 90 days SD Memory Cards Rechargeable Battery Pack defective exchange 90 days Not Applicable During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty pe
21. d take the picture es ENG var2wes 23 Program Shift In Program Mode can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure This is called Program Shift You can make the background appear blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Program Mode Press the shutter button halfway and then use the rear dial to activate Program Shift while the aperture value and the shutter speed are displayed on the screen about 10 seconds The Program Shift indication amp appears on the screen when Program Shift is activated Program Shift is canceled if the camera is turned off or the rear dial is rotated until the Program Shift indication disappears Example of Program Shift A Aperture value A p 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Shutter speed Program Shift amount Program Shift line chart Program Shift limit 1 de a 08 ihg ao Vo 1 25 1 25 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 B 24 gt ENG REC Mode Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function Intelligent Auto Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera
22. e the battery or disconnect AC adaptor DMW AC5PP optional Then reinsert the battery or reconnect adaptor and turn this unit on Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or sound may be adversely affected 6 var2wss ENG If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal ENG vaT2ws3 7 Contents Information for Your Safety 3 Standard Accessories 4 9 Names of the Components well Charging the Battery 14 About the Built in Memory the 2 17 Inserting and Removing the Card optional the Battery 18 Setting Date Time Clock Set 19 Changing the Clock Setting 19 Setting the 20 Selecting the REC Mode 21 Taking pictures with your favorite settings 2 Program Mode cere oe e hene 23 Program Shift ist nn oce rete era eee i te 24 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function G8 Intelligent Auto Mode 25 Scene Detection 26 Tracking
23. ed as card in the text Type of card which can be used with this Remarks unit SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC 8 MB to 2 GB Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment M GB te32 GB SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment SDXC Memory Check that the PC and other equipment are 48 GB 64 GB compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards http panasonic net avc sdcard information SDXC html Only cards bearing the SDHC logo indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards Only cards bearing the SDXC logo indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards may be used as 48 GB and 64 GB cards Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 4 or higher when recording motion pictures in AVCHD Lite Also use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 6 or higher when recording motion pictures in MOTION JPEG SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs dsc This Site is English only Note Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing ENG vaT2ws3 17 Inserting Removing the Card optional the Battery Check that this unit is turned off Close the flash We recommend using a Panasonic card
24. ed by the camera ENG vaT2ws3 21 Advanced Aperture Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set Shutter Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set 1 Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted Creative Motion Picture Mode Record motion picture with manual settings Custom Mode Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings Scene Mode This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded My Color Mode Use this mode to check coloring effects select a color mode from among twelve color modes and then take pictures 22 varewes ENG REC Mode Taking pictures with your favorite settings GJ Program AE Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the REC menu Set the mode dial to 9 Set the focus selector switch to AF Aim the AF area 7 at the point you want to focus on 13 Press the shutter button halfway to focus The focus indication 2 green lights when the subject is focused The focus range is 50 cm 1 64 feet to gt 4 Press the shutter button fully push it in further an
25. ic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com Or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9am 9pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 As of November 2009 ENG var2wes 43 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC The AVCHD AVCHD Lite and the AVCHD AVCHD Lite logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation EZ Sync is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license therefrom Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation Other names company names and product names printed in these ins
26. ill be deleted Select the picture to be deleted and then press 17 T button Press 4 to select YES and then press MENU SET ENG var2wes 31 Reading the Operating Instructions PDF format You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations You want to check the Troubleshooting In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions PDF format contained on the CD ROM supplied E For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied 2 Select the desired language and then click Operating Instructions to install 3 Double click the Operating Instructions shortcut icon on the desktop 32 varewes ENG E When the Operating Instructions PDF format will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later or Adobe Reader 7 0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions PDF format Insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied click and then follow the messages on the screen to install Compatible OS Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 or SP3 Windows Vista SP1 or SP2 Windows 7 You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site http get adobe com reader otherversions uninstall the Operating Instructions PDF format Delete the PDF fi
27. le from the Program Files Panasonic Lumix folder When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed click the Show the contents of this folder to display them For Macintosh Turn the PC on and insert the CD ROM containing the Operating Instructions supplied Open the Manual folder in the CD ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder 13 Double click the PDF file to open it ENG VAT2W83 33 Specifications Digital Camera Power Source Power Consumption Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extended optical zoom Focus range Shutter system Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Hi speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Minimum illuminance varewes ENG Information for your safety DC 5 1 V 1 4 W When recording 0 8 W When playing back 10 100 000 pixels 1 1 63 CCD total pixel number 11 300 000 pixels Primary color filter Optical 3 8x zoom f 5 1 mm to 19 2 mm 35 mm film camera equivalent 24 mm to 90 mm F2 0 Wide to F3 3 Tele Max 4x Max 6 7 When set to 3 000 000 pixels 3M or less Normal 50 cm 1 64 feet to o Macro Intelligent Auto 1 cm 0 04 feet Wide 30 cm 0 99 feet Tele to o Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings Electronic shutter Mechanical shutter Approx 2 5 pictures second
28. riod there will be no charge for parts This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non rechargeable batteries antennas and cosmetic parts cabinet This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is 40 varewes ENG Mail In Service For assistance in the U S A and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs please ship the product prepaid to Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen TX 78503 panacare us panasonic com When shipping the unit carefully pack include all accessories and send it prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton If Lithium lon batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled Contains Lithium lon Battery No lithium metal Damaged batteries are prohibited from shipment by US Mail Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent short circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium lon batteries Include a letter detailing the complaint a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE CUSTOMER WILL BE
29. s FOCUS again to cancel Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame and press AF AE LOCK to lock the AF AE LOCK subject AF Tracking frame will turn yellow An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen Press FOCUS to cancel 26 varewes ENG REC Mode 2138899806 Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background Look at the following examples Press the rear dial to select 24 and then rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure Exposure compensation value Enabled operation will switch every time the rear dial is pressed Exposure compensation operation is enabled when 41 at the bottom left of the screen changes to orange The exposure compensation value can be set within a range of 3 EV to 3 EV Select 24 only to return to the original exposure 0 EV 2 ENG vaT2ws3 27 REC Mode PA Taking pictures by specifying the aperture shutter speed 8 Aperture Priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background Set the mode dial to 073 Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value Aperture Value Take a picture 9 Shutter Priority AE When you want to
30. s Cap Strin 11 Lens ring front Black 8 White For the mounting position on the unit refer to Names of the Components 12 Hot Shoe Cover This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase O1 B ooN SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text The card is optional You can record or play back pictures on the built in memory when you are not using a card For information about optional accessories refer to the Digital Camera Accessory System e If any accessories are lost customers should contact Panasonic s parts department at 1 800 833 9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts ENG vaT2ws3 9 2 DMW BCJ13PP DE A81B K1HA08AD0002 4 K1HA08CD0028 VFF0671 8 9 amp VYF3361 VFC4324 VGQON97 VYF3376 10 11 VGK3662 VFC4366 6 VGK3696 VYF3287 10 var2wss ENG Names of the Components 1 Lens 2 Self timer indicator AF Assist Lamp 3 Flash 4 Shoulder strap eyelet 5 Focus selector switch 6 LCD monitor 7 AF AE LOCK button 8 Playback button 9 Status indicator 10 MENU SET button 11 DISPLAY button 12 Q MENUJ Delete button 13 Rear dial 7 9 101 1 112 14 Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions e g Rotating left or right e g Pressing the rear dial 4 gt ENG vaT2ws3 11
31. tructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com ANN CHDS Lite u Homi Q y Link UTER QuickTime Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in Japan
32. udio will be recorded in monaural Fn Switching the mode by rotating the Mode dial Start recording by pressing the motion picture button Available recording time Elapsed recording time It will be recorded in the aspect ratio set in REC QUALITY regardless of the position of the aspect ratio selector switch Release the motion picture button right after you press it The recording state indicator red C will flash while recording motion pictures Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again If the built in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording the camera stops recording automatically Note Motion picture recorded continuously in MOTION JPEG is up to 2 GB Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with AVCHD Lite is 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds Screen will only display up to 13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds However the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level 30 ENG PLAYBACK Mode Playing Back Pictures NORMAL PLAY Press gt Press lt P gt to select the picture After selecting the motion picture press A to start playback PLAYBACK Mode Deleting Pictures Once deleted pictures cannot be recovered Pictures on the built in memory or the card that are being played back w
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