Leica V-LUX 2 User manual

LEICA V - LUX 2
Instructions

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Table of Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide ..............................................5
Scope of Delivery ......................................7
Accessories...............................................7
Names of the Components .......................8
Rotating the LCD monitor........................ 11
Operating the Rear Dial .......................... 12
Preparation
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ..... 13
Attaching the Lens Hood.........................15
Charging the Battery ...............................16
• Approximate recording time and
number of recordable pictures ..........19
Inserting and Removing
Card and Battery ..................................... 21
About the Internal Memory/the Card .......23
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................25
• Changing the clock setting................ 26
Setting the Menu .....................................27
• Setting menu items ...........................28
• Using the quick menu .......................30
About the Setup Menu ............................31
Holding and using your camera ..............41
Basic
Selecting the [REC] Mode to record
still or motion pictures .............................45
• Taking still pictures ...........................47
• Recording motion pictures ................47
Using Snapshot Mode............................. 48
• Scene Detection................................ 49
• AF Tracking Function........................50
• Settings in Snapshot Mode ...............51
Program AE Mode...................................53
• Focusing ...........................................54
• Focusing off-center subjects .............54
• Preventing camera shake .................55
• Program shift.....................................56
Using the Zoom.......................................57
• Using the Optical Zoom/
Using the Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) /
Using the Intelligent Zoom/
Using the Digital Zoom .....................57
Playing back Pictures
([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................60
• Displaying Multiple Pictures
(Multi Playback) ................................61
• Using the Playback Zoom ................. 62
• Enlarge the focus point
(display focus point)..........................63
• Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode.....63
Deleting Pictures .....................................64
• To delete a single picture ..................64
• To delete multiple pictures
(up to 100) or all the pictures ............65
Advanced (Recording pictures)
About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder..........66
Using the Built-in Flash ...........................69
• Switching to the appropriate
flash setting.......................................69
Close-up Pictures ....................................74
Manual Focusing .....................................75
Using the Self-Timer................................77
Exposure Compensation .........................78
Using Auto Bracket..................................79
Setting the Sensitivity ..............................80
Continuous Mode ....................................82
Aperture- and Shutter-Priority Modes......85
• Aperture-Priority Mode .....................85
• Shutter-Priority Mode .......................85
Manual Exposure Mode ..........................86
Aperture Value and Shutter Speed .........87
Using My Color Mode..............................88
• Adjusting the custom settings to
achieve desired effects .....................90
Using Advanced Scene Mode .................91
• [PORTRAIT] .....................................92
• [SCENERY] ......................................93
• [SPORTS] ........................................93
• [CLOSE-UP] .....................................94
• [NIGHT PORTRAIT] .........................95
Using Scene Mode ..................................96
• [PANORAMA ASSIST] .....................97
• [PARTY] ...........................................98
• [CANDLE LIGHT] .............................98
• [BABY1]/ [BABY2] ............................99
• [PET] ..............................................100
• [SUNSET].......................................100
• [HIGH SENS.] ................................100
• [FLASH BURST] ............................101
• [PANNING] .....................................102
• [STARRY SKY] ..............................103
• [FIREWORKS] ...............................104
• [BEACH] .........................................105
• [SNOW] ..........................................105
• [AERIAL PHOTO]...........................105
• [PHOTO FRAME]...........................105
• [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] ..................106
Recording Motion Pictures ....................107
•
Taking pictures or pictures series
while recording Motion Pictures
.........110
• Changing [REC MODE] and
[REC QUALITY] ..............................111

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Recording Motion Pictures with
Manual Settings
(Creative Motion Picture Mode) ............114
Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings)................116
Using Custom Mode..............................117
Using Film Mode to Change
Color Tones...........................................118
• Adjusting each Film Mode to
the desired setting ..........................119
• Multi Film Bracket ...........................120
Using the Face Recognition function ....121
• Face Settings ..................................122
• Setting Auto Registration/
Sensitivity........................................125
• Auto Registration ............................126
Useful Functions at Travel
Destinations ..........................................127
•
Recording which Day of the Vacation
and the Location of the Vacation
.......127
• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas
Travel Destinations (World Time) .....130
Using the [REC] Mode menu ................132
• [FILM MODE] .................................132
• [ASPECT RATIO]...........................132
• [RESOLUTION]..............................133
• [QUALITY]......................................134
• [SENSITIVITY] ...............................135
• [ISO LIMIT SET].............................135
• [WHITE BALANCE]........................136
• [FACE RECOG.] ............................139
• [AF MODE].....................................139
• [PRE AF] ........................................142
• [AF/AE LOCK]................................143
• [METERING MODE] ......................144
• [I.EXPOSURE]
(Intelligent exposure adjustment)...144
• [MIN. SHTR SPEED] .....................145
• [I.RESOLUTION]............................145
• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ...........................146
• [STABILIZER] ................................146
• [AF ASSIST LAMP]........................147
• [FLASH] .........................................147
• [FLASH SYNCHRO] ......................148
• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ..................148
• [CLOCK SET].................................149
Using the [MOTION PICTURE]
Mode menu ...........................................150
• [REC MODE]..................................150
• [REC QUALITY] .............................150
• [EXPOSURE MODE] .....................150
• [CONTINUOUS AF] .......................151
• [WIND CUT] ...................................151
• [ZOOM MIC]...................................151
Entering Text.........................................152
Advanced (Playback)
Playing Back Picture Series ..................153
Editing Picture Series ............................155
Playing Back Motion Pictures................157
• Motion pictures................................157
• Playing Back
[HIGH SPEED MOVIE] ...................158
Creating Still Pictures from a
Motion Picture .......................................159
Playing Back Pictures in Sequence
(Slide Show) ..........................................160
Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back
([MODE PLAY]/[CATEGORY PLAY]/
[FAVORITE PLAY])...............................162
• [MODE PLAY] ................................162
• [CATEGORY PLAY] .......................163
• [FAVORITE PLAY] .........................164
Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu .....165
• [CALENDAR]..................................165
• [TITLE EDIT] ..................................166
• [VIDEO DIVIDE] .............................167
• [TEXT STAMP]...............................168
•
[RESIZE] Reducing the resolution ....171
• [CROPPING] ..................................172
• [LEVELING]....................................174
• [ROTATE DISP.] ............................175
• [FAVORITE] ...................................176
• [PRINT SET] ..................................177
• [PROTECT] ....................................179
• [DELETE] .......................................180
• [FACE REC EDIT] ..........................181
• [COPY] ...........................................182
Connecting to other equipment
Playing Back Pictures on a TV ..............183
• Playing back pictures using the
AV cable (supplied).........................183
• Playing back pictures on a TV with
an SD Memory Card slot.................184
• Playing back Pictures on a TV with
an HDMI socket ..............................185
Saving the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures......................................189
• Copying the playback image using
an AV cable.....................................189
• Copying to a PC using
“Adobe
R
Premiere
R
Elements
R
”....190
Connecting to a PC ...............................191
Printing the Pictures ..............................195
• Selecting a single picture and
printing it .........................................196
• Selecting multiple pictures and
printing them ...................................197
• Print Settings ...................................198

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Miscellaneous
Screen Display ......................................201
Cautions for Use ...................................204
Message Display...................................209
Troubleshooting ....................................212
Number of Recordable Pictures and
Available Recording Time .....................222
Leica Service Addresses.......................232

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Before Use
Before Use
Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each
step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.
Charge the battery. (P16)
•The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
plug-in type
Cable type
Insert the battery and the card.
(P21)
•When you do not wish to use the card,
you can record or play back pictures
on/from the internal memory. (P23)
Refer to P24 when you use a card.
Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
1Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P47)
90°
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Play back the pictures.
1Press [(].
2Select the picture you want to view.
(P60)
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Before Use
Notes:
•Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the internal memory when you are
not using a card.
•SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are indicated as card in these instructions.
•Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera.
•The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where the camera was
purchased.
•Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
Scope of Delivery Accessories
Order No. Order No.
Rechargeable battery
BP-DC9-E
BP-DC9-U
18 717
18 718
Outdoor case 18 721
Battery charger
BC-DC9-E
BC-DC9-U
423-094.001-010
423-094.002-010
HDMI mini cable 14 491
Mains cable
EU
UK
AUS
TW
CN
KR
423-068.801-019
423-068.801-020
423-068.801-023
424-025.002-000
423-082.805-004
423-082.805-005
(delivery differs
depending on markets)
LEICA CF 22
Flash unit
18 694
Mini tripod 14 320
Tabletop tripod 14 110
Ball and Socket head 14 100
Shoulder strap 423-094.001-014
Lens hood 423-094.001-015
Lens cap 423-094.001-018
Lens cap string 423-094.001-019
CD with instr. PDFs 423-094.001-016
USB cable 423-082.001-020
AV cable 423-082.001-022
Button template for
Canada / Taiwan
423-094.001-025
Short instructions 93 353 -56
(delivery differs
depending on markets)
Instructions for
registration and SW
download
93 368
Warranty Card 439-399.100-026

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Names of the Components
1Lens(P205)
2Flash(P69)
3Self-Timerindicator(P77)
AF assist lamp (P147)
4 Bayonet for lens hood (P15)
5 [Q.MENU] button (P30)/Delete button (P64)
6 [DISPLAY] button (P66)
7 LCD monitor (P66, 201)
8 Flash open button (P69)
9 Diopter adjustment dial (P44)
10 Viewfinder (P44, 201)
11 [EVF/LCD] button (P44)
12 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P50, 140, 143)
13 Rear dial (P56, 61, 62, 75, 78, 85, 86, 114)
•Refer to P12 for operation of the rear dial.
14 Playback button (P60)
15 [MENU/SET] button (P25)
Rear dial operation is indicated as follows in these instructions:
e.g.: Rotate to the left or to the right e.g.: Press
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4
8
56
7
910 111213
14
1
5
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Before Use
16 Cursor buttons
17 Stereo microphone (P108)
18 Zoom lever (P57)
19 Shutter button (P47, 48)
20 Motion picture button (P47, 107)
21 Continuous Mode Button (P82)
22 Power lamp (P45)
23 Camera ON/OFF switch (P25)
24 Mode dial (P45)
25 Hot Shoe
26 [MIC/REMOTE] terminal door
27 Shoulder strap eyelet (P14)
28 [MIC/REMOTE] socket¢
¢For audio recording, you should exclusively use
the Panasonic microphone model DMW-MS1.
For remote control, you should exclusively use
the Panasonic model DMW-RSL1.
29 [HDMI] socket (P185, 187)
30 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P183, 189, 192, 195)
31 Terminal door
32 [FOCUS] button (P50, 76, 141)
33 Focus Mode selector switch (P74, 75)
2/ Self-Timer button (P77)
4/ Function button (P32)
Assign [REC] Mode menu to 4button. It is convenient to register [REC] Mode
menu that is used often.
[FILM MODE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE
BALANCE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[REC AREA]/[REMAINING DISP.]
1/ISO(P80)
3/ Exposure compensation (P78)/
Auto Bracket (P79)/Flash output adjustment (P72)
Cursor button operation, e.g. when one of them should be pressed, is indicated as
follows in these instructions:
or Press 4
25
18
1
9
21
2
0
222324
17
MIC
REMOTE
AV OUT/DIGITAL
27
28
26
30
29
3132
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34 Speaker (P157)
35 Lens barrel
36 Release lever (P21)
37 Tripod thread (P208)
•When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is
stable when the camera is attached to it.
38 Card/Battery door (P21)
•We recommend using a battery with sufficient power
when recording motion pictures.
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35
37 38
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Before Use
Rotating the LCD monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.
1Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2It can be rotated 180oforwards.
3Return the monitor to its original position.
Rotation range of the LCD monitor
4Maximum 180o
5180o
•It can be rotated 180oforwards.
690o
•It can only be rotated 90otowards you.
Note
•Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be
careful not to use excessive force as it may be damaged.
•Be careful as the camera may get scratched if you rotate the LCD
monitor without opening the LCD monitor fully.
•Check that the terminal door is closed when rotating the LCD
monitor. The terminal door may get damaged or LCD monitor may
get scratched if you rotate the LCD monitor with the terminal door
opened.
•When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some
distortion, however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no effect on the taken pictures
or playback.
•When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing
inwards to prevent dirt and scratches.
•Be careful as the rotation sound will be recorded when the LCD monitor is rotated during
motion picture recording.
∫Horizontal opening direction ∫Vertical rotating direction

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Operating the Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and by pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as selection of settings
and exiting the menu, are performed during the various settings.
ARear dial
¢1 Recording
¢2Playback
Note
•The sound of the rear dial operation may be recorded when operated during motion picture
recording.
Example of operation during recording/playback
screen
1“Rotating” 2“Pressing”
¢1
Adjusting of Program
Shift (P56), Manual
Focus (P75), Aperture
(P85), Shutter Speed
(P85), selection of items
when continuous mode
is set, etc.
Switching to
Compensating the
Exposure (P78) etc.
¢2
Forwarding/rewinding of
pictures during 1 Screen
Playback (P60),
Multi-playback/Calendar
Search (P61), Playback
Zoom (P62)
Picture selection during
Multi-Playback and
Calendar Search

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Preparation
Preparation
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
∫Lens Cap
•When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of
the lens.
Pass the string through the hole on the
camera.
Pass the same string
through the hole on the
lens cap.
Attach the lens cap.
•Detach the lens cap before turning on the
camera in the Recording Mode.
•Do not hang or swing around the camera
holding it only by the the lens cap string.
•Make sure to detach the lens cap when
turning the power [ON] or zooming.
•Be careful not to lose the lens cap.
•Since the lens cap string is long, be careful
not to let it get tangled with the shoulder
strap or let it hit the tripod during motion
picture recording.

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∫Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at the
shoulder strap eyelet.
Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper
and fasten the shoulder strap.
APull the shoulder strap 2 cm (1/2”) or more.
•Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera
being careful not to twist it.
•Check that the shoulder strap is firmly attached to the
camera.

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Preparation
Attaching the Lens Hood
In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens
hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Close the flash.
1Insert the lens hood into the lens with the short sides at the top and bottom.
2Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops with a "click".
3Check that the marks Aon the lens hood and the lens barrel are aligned.
•Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it does not appear in the picture.
∫Temporarily storing the lens hood
1Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to detach it.
2Reverse the lens hood and then insert the lens hood into the lens with the short
sides at the top and bottom.
•Screw the lens hood into the lens barrel in the direction indicated by the arrow, ensuring
that the two parts mesh together properly.
3Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it stops.
•Attach the lens cap.
•When temporarily storing the lens hood, check that it is firmly attached.
Note
•When taking pictures with flash with the lens hood attached, the lower portion of the photo may
turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control of the flash may be disabled because the photo
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We recommend detaching the lens hood.
•When using the AF assist lamp in the dark, detach the lens hood.
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries you can use with this camera.
•Use only the specified charger and battery.
•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The
dedicated battery supports this function. The only battery suitable for use with this
camera is the Leica battery BP-DC9 E/U (P7). (Batteries which do not support this
function cannot be used). Leica cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or
safety of any other batteries.
∫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 oC to 30 oC.
(The battery temperature should also be the same.)
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. To ensure safe operation we urgently recommend to use only the Leica
battery BP-DC9 E/U (P7).
Insert the battery into the charger.
•The terminals should face the charger’s contacts
and the Leica logo upwards.

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Preparation
∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again
in an ambient temperature of between 10 ºC to 30 ºC.
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket
and detach the battery after charging is
completed.
•The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC
input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the
right.
plug-in type
Cable type
The [CHARGE]
indicator Aturns on: Charging has started.
The [CHARGE]
indicator Aturns off: Charging has been completed without any problem.
90°

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∫Charging
•The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.
The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging
time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long
time may be longer than normal.
∫Battery indication
The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder.
•The indication turns red and flashes if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The power
lamp also flashes) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.
Note
•The battery may be warm after use, during charging, immediately after charging etc. The
camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not
recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully
charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the power plug terminals.Otherwise, a
fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat
generated.
Charging time Approx. 155 min

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Preparation
∫Recording still pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
•Using a 32 MB SD Memory Card.
•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.
The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures
decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the
number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number
of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]
Approximate recording time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 410 pictures (By CIPA standard in Program AE
Mode)
Recording time Approx. 205 min

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∫Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be
aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.
•With camera models 18 393 / 18 394:
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] or [HIGH SPEED MOVIE] in
Scene Mode up to a capacity of 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed
on the screen.
The maximum time available for recording motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is
13 hours 3 minutes 20 seconds. Only respective times will be displayed on the screen.
However, the recording may stop before that depending on the remaining battery level.
•With camera model 18 392:
Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes. Also, motion picture recorded
continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is possible for up to 2 GB. (Example: [7m 50s] with [ ])
The remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen.
∫Playback (When using the LCD monitor/Viewfinder)
Note
•The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.
–When using [AUTO POWER LCD] or [POWER LCD] (P32).
–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality
set to [FSH]([ ]))
[MOTION JPEG]
(Recording with picture quality
set to [HD]([ ]))
Continuous
recordable time
(motion pictures)
Approx. 110 min Approx. 160 min
Actual recordable time
(motion pictures) Approx. 60 min Approx. 90 min
Playback time Approx. 330 min
FSH