Panasonic DMW-MCTZ40 User manual

Operating Instructions
Manuel d’utilisation
Marine Case
Boîtier marin
DMW-MCTZ40
DMW-MCTZ35
Model No.
Modèle
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
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l’appareil et de le conserver pour consultation ultérieure.
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Operating Instructions
Marine Case
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save
this manual for future use.
Contents
Before Use.......................................................................................................3
Accessories......................................................................................................5
Components.....................................................................................................6
What is the O-ring?..........................................................................................7
Setting the O-ring.............................................................................................8
Checking the Case is Waterproof ..................................................................12
Attaching the Digital Camera .........................................................................13
Taking Pictures...............................................................................................16
Tips for Taking Pictures in the Water .............................................................17
After Use........................................................................................................18
Cleaning and Storing .....................................................................................20
Handling and Care.........................................................................................20
Caution for Use..............................................................................................21
Specifications.................................................................................................23
Getting Started
Preparation
Operation
Others
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Before Use
•This Marine Case is designed for a Panasonic Digital Camera.
You can enjoy taking pictures underwater at depths up to 45 m/148 feet.
•In the case of water leakage due to insufficient care, Panasonic is in no way liable
for damage to any products (digital camera, batteries, card etc.) inside this Case,
photography costs or any other expenses.
•Panasonic also offers no compensation for accidents resulting in injury or damage
to property.
•Read the operating instructions for your digital camera.
•Before attaching the digital camera, submerge the case in water for about 3
minutes or more to check that there is no water leakage.
∫About handling this Case
•Use under the following conditions.
–Water depth: Up to 45 m/148 feet
–Ambient temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C/32 °F to 104 °F
•Do not use the Case in water over 40 °C/104 °F. The heat may damage the Case
or cause water leakage.
•The Case is made of impact resistant polycarbonate however be careful when you
are using it. It can be easily scratched when taking pictures in rocky places etc. and
can be damaged by the impact if dropped etc. When travelling, pack the Case
carefully to prevent any direct impact if it is dropped etc. and do not leave the digital
camera in the Case. Only attach the digital camera to the case if you are
transporting it a short distance such as from the airport to the diving spot. (You
cannot reuse the material the Case was packed in at the time of purchase to
transport it.)
•When boarding a plane, the change in atmospheric pressure may cause the inside
of the Case to expand causing damage to the Case. Remove the O-ring before
boarding a plane.
Insert the removed O-ring into the supplied exclusive polyester bag.
•Do not leave the digital camera in the Case for a long period of time in a car, a
ship, exposed to direct sunlight etc. The Case is an airtight device so the
temperature inside the Case will become very high and the digital camera
may stop operating properly. Do not let the temperature inside the Case
become too high.
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∫Using the Case in high or low temperatures
•If you open or close the Case where it is humid or hot and then move to a place
that is cold or dive underwater, condensation may appear inside the Case, the
glass surface may become cloudy and the digital camera may be damaged.
•If you suddenly move the Case from a cold place or cold water to a warm place, the
glass surface may become cloudy. Wait until the Case becomes close to the air
temperature before taking pictures.
∫About preparation
•Do not open or close the Case where it may be splashed by water or sand
may get in it. We recommend opening or closing the Case indoors.
•Replace the battery, card etc. and attach the digital camera indoors where there is
little moisture.
•If you must open or close the Case at the diving spot to replace the battery or
the card, be sure to follow the steps below.
–Select a place where the Case will not be splashed by water and sand will not
get in it.
–Blow off any drops of water in the gap between the rear case and the front case
and on the buckle. Thoroughly wipe off any remaining drops of water with a dry
cloth.
–Thoroughly wipe off any drops of water on your body or hair.
–Be particularly careful about any water coming from the sleeves of your thermal
suit.
–Do not touch the digital camera if your hands are wet from sea water. Wet a
towel with fresh water and place it in a polyester bag beforehand. Use this towel
to wipe off any drops of water or sand on your hands or body.
•This Case does not absorb shock. If you place a heavy object on the Case or
cause shock to it, the digital camera may be damaged. Be careful when you are
using the case.
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Accessories
When you first open the package, check that the Case and all the
accessories are included and that there has been no damage to the Case
or any of the accessories during distribution or transportation. If you
find something unusual, consult your dealer before using the Case.
Do not use any accessories except those specified below.
Replacement O-ring
VMG1798
* In exclusive polyester
bag
* One hasbeen attached to
the unit in advance.
Silica Gel
(Desiccant)
(1 g/5 pieces)
VZG0371
Grease (for O-ring)
VZG0372 Hand Strap VFC4190
Weight (2), Weights attachment screw
VXA8847
Diffuser/String
VYK5S28
•You can remove this diffuser when not using it.
Removing Attaching
Align with the mark on the back of the
case and attach.
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Components
1 Zoom Lever
2 Motion Picture Button
3 Shutter Button
4 Mode dial
5 Mounting shoe for INON Inc.,
external strobe¢1
6FrontCase
7 Diffuser (supplied)
8 Front Glass
9 Camera ON/OFF button
10 Button operation section¢2
(Read the operating
instructions of the digital camera for
details about each button
operation.)
11 Rear Case
12 Buckle
13 Lock Release Lever
14 Strap Eyelet
(for attaching the supplied hand
strap and diffuser)
¢1 This is a mounting shoe dedicated for an external strobe manufactured by
INON Inc.
Please refer to INON Inc. regarding compatible strobe.
http://www.inon.jp/
¢2 Functions vary depending on the digital camera being used, so follow the
indication on the digital camera.
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What is the O-ring?
•The O-ring is a waterproofing packing used for underwater cameras, watches and
diving equipment.
•The O-ring keeps the Case waterproof by sealing the gap between the rear case
and the front case.
∫How the O-ring keeps the Case waterproof
The gum comes into contact with the sides of the Case making the Case
waterproof and stopping water from entering from the gap.
When water pressure acts on the O-ring, the surface of the O-ring expands
and the Case is sealed more tightly.
The O-ring prevents water leakage by coming into uniform contact with
the sides of the Case. Therefore, good care of the O-ring is very
important. Incorrect care of the O-ring may cause water leakage.
O-ring
Digital Camera
Front Case
Rear Case
O-ring
O-ring
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Setting the O-ring
Be sure to set the O-ring before attaching a digital camera.
Thoroughly wash and dry your hands before handling the O-ring. Place
the O-ring where there is no sand or dust.
1Loosen the O-ring with your fingers to remove it.
•Loosen part of the O-ring with the tips of two fingers and then lift the
loosened part. Be careful not to scratch the O-ring with your fingernails.
Note
•Do not use a pointed object to remove the O-ring. This may scratch or damage the
O-ring.
O-ring
O-ring
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2Check the O-ring.
•Check that there is no dirt, sand, hair, dust, salt crystals, lint or grease on
the O-ring. If you find any of these, remove them with a soft, dry cloth.
•There may be dirt on the O-ring that you cannot see. Check if there is any
dirt by rubbing your finger over the O-ring.
•Be careful not to leave any fibers from the dry cloth on the O-ring when
wiping it.
•Check that the O-ring is not ripped, twisted, squashed, frayed or scratched
and that there is no sand sticking to it. Replace the O-ring in these cases.
3Inspect the O-ring groove.
•Grains of sand or hardened salt crystals may get into the O-ring groove.
Remove them carefully with an air spray or a cotton swab. If you use a
cotton swab, be careful not to leave any fibers from it in the O-ring groove.
•Inspect the front case groove as well as the rear case (side where O-ring
is set) groove.
1Dirt 3Hair 5Salt crystals
2Sand 4Dust 6Lint
7Ripped 9Squashed ;Scratched
8Twisted :Frayed <Sand
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4Apply the grease (supplied).
Apply O-ring grease to clean the surface of the O-ring and replenish
the oil.
•Apply a rice-grain size of grease (supplied) evenly to the O-ring with the tip
of your finger. (Do not apply the grease with paper or a cloth. The fibers
from the paper or cloth may stick to the O-ring.)
•If there is too much grease on the O-ring, dirt and dust will stick to it
causing water to leak in. Therefore, hold the O-ring between the balls of
your finger and thumb and gently remove excess grease.
•By applying the O-ring grease thinly and evenly, the O-ring fits flexibly to
the groove of the marine case and keeps it airtight.
•The surface of the O-ring may stretch or rip, causing a water leak,
when an O-ring grease other than supplied is used, so always use
the specified O-ring grease.
5Fit the O-ring evenly into the O-ring groove.
Check the following:
•There is no dirt sticking to the O-ring.
•The O-ring has not come out.
•The O-ring is not twisted.
•The O-ring is not stretched too much.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
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6Inspect the O-ring one last time.
Check the following one more time:
•There is no dirt sticking to the O-ring.
•The O-ring has not come out.
•The O-ring is not twisted.
•There are no scratches or squashed parts on the O-ring.
Thoroughly wipe any grease off your hands with a dry cloth.
Afterwards wash thoroughly with fresh water.
7Close the buckle.
•Check that no foreign materials are sticking to the outer surface of the O-
ring or the buckle on the front case and then close the Case.
Notes
•To keep the Case completely airtight, do not scratch the surface of the O-ring that
comes into contact with the sides of the Case.
•Never use an O-ring that has been scratched or damaged by dirt etc. This will
cause water leakage.
•Each time you use the Case, remove the O-ring and check that there is no dirt,
sand, hair or other foreign materials in the O-ring groove and then apply a thin coat
of grease (supplied). If you apply too much grease, dirt and the dust may stick to
the O-ring causing water leakage.
•Be sure to bring a spare O-ring in case the O-ring that you are using becomes
damaged or scratched.
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Checking the Case is Waterproof
After setting the O-ring, check that no water leaks into the Case by
submerging it in a water tank, bath tub etc. for about 3 minutes before
attaching a digital camera.
•Do not use the Case in water over 40 °C/104 °F. The heat may damage the Case
or cause water leakage.
•Carry out the same test after attaching the digital camera to the Case. (P15)
Notes
•If bubbles rise from the Case when it is submerged in water or there is water inside
the Case when you take it out of the water, there is water leakage. In these cases,
consult your dealer.
•If water leaks into the Case while you are using it and the digital camera is
submerged in water, remove the battery immediately. Hydrogen gas can cause
burning or explosion if there is a fire nearby.
•If you dive quickly while holding the Case or throw the Case from a ship into the
sea, some water leakage may occur because of high pressure. This is not a
malfunction of the Case. Always dive slowly into the water.
•The Case is designed to be used at a depth of up to 45 m/148 feet. If you dive
deeper than 45 m/148 feet, part of the Case may be damaged beyond repair.
•When closing the Case, be careful that no foreign materials get caught between
the O-ring and the O-ring groove. Even one strand of hair or one grain of sand can
cause water leakage.
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Attaching the Digital Camera
Read the notes on page 15 before attaching the digital camera.
Turn off the digital camera and remove the strap from it.
1Push 2up with your finger while sliding 1to open the
buckle.
2Attach the digital camera to the Case.
•Be careful not to catch the shading hood 1.
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3Insert the silica gel (supplied).
•If the air temperature is high and the water temperature is low,
condensation may appear inside the Case. To prevent condensation,
insert silica gel (supplied) inside the Case in advance. To prevent the
Case from becoming fogged up, insert the silica gel about 1 to
2 hours before using the Case.
•Always use new silica gel.
•When inserting the silica gel, bend it as shown in the illustration
below and then insert it as far as possible. If you close the Case with
the silica gel not fully inserted, the silica gel will get caught in the O-
ring causing water leakage.
4Close the buckle.
Silica gel
Digital Camera
Silica gel
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•Check that the buckle is closed firmly.
Do not insert the strap etc. in the buckle.
5After you have attached the digital camera, check one
more time that no water leaks into the Case. (P12)
Notes
•Be careful not to get the shading hood dirty with fingerprints etc.
•Check one more time that the O-ring is fitted evenly into the O-ring groove.
•Avoid opening or closing the Case where there is a lot of sand or dust and in humid
or wet places.
•If there is a sudden change of humidity caused by moist air entering the Case,
condensation may appear inside the Case.
•To prevent condensation, set the digital camera in as dry a place as possible. Also,
check that the silica gel (supplied) is sufficiently dry before inserting.
•If sunscreen or suntan oil sticks to the Case, wash it off immediately with lukewarm
water to prevent reduced waterproofness or discoloration.
When using a digital camera with GPS/Wi-Fi®/NFC function
±: Available —: Not available
¢1 If a digital camera is attached to the marine case, failure of positioning or other
major errors may occur due to interference in the reception of radio waves from
the GPS satellite.
¢2 When connecting the digital camera to a smartphone by using the NFC function,
do so before attaching it to the marine case.
“Wi-Fi” is a registerd mark of the “Wi-Fi Alliance”.
GPS Wi-Fi NFC
When the marine case is attached ±¢1±¢2—
Underwater use — — —
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∫Attaching the weights
About using the weights
Attach the weights to adjust to the preferred buoyancy when using the marine
case. Use them as necessary.
Refer to the following about buoyancy underwater.
1If you use the digital camera and the marine case only:
They will float slowly in fresh water or seawater. (Plus buoyancy)
2If you use the digital camera, the marine case and 1 weight:
They will float even more slowly in fresh water or seawater than 1. (Plus
buoyancy)
3If you use the digital camera, the marine case and 2 weights:
They will sink slowly in fresh water or seawater. (Minus buoyancy)
How to attach the weights
If you use 1 weight, align the protruding part of
the weight with the tripod receptacle on the
marine case and then using a slotted
screwdriver or similar, use the supplied
weights attachment screw to attach to the
tripod receptacle.
If you use 2 weights, align the projecting part
of the second weight with the indented part of
the first weight so that the weights do not
overlap and then attach them to the tripod receptacle.
Taking Pictures
∫Be sure to check the following before entering the water
Check the following before diving.
•Is there sufficient remaining battery power?
•Is there sufficient memory in the card?
•Is the O-ring fitted evenly into the O-ring groove?
•Have you checked that no water leaks into the Case?
•Is the buckle closed firmly?
∫Taking pictures
1Turn the camera on.
2Display the scene mode menu and then set [Underwater].
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3Aim the AF area on the LCD monitor at the subject you
want to focus on.
4Fix the focus and take the picture.
Notes
•If there are any particles floating in front of the camera, it may focus on them
instead of the subject.
•If there are drops of water or dirt sticking to the front glass, you may not be able to
focus properly. Be sure to wipe the front glass before taking pictures.
•Sound cannot be recorded correctly when recording motion pictures.
Tips for Taking Pictures in the Water
It is recommended to use the scene mode (underwater) appropriate for
underwater when recording underwater.
It may not be possible to record images with intended brightness or color
depending on the recording conditions (depth/weather/subject), so try using
following functions together.
It is recommended to use burst function to record subject that is moving fast,
etc.
Note
•For details of white balance fine adjustment (underwater mode) or other functions,
refer to the operating instructions of the digital camera.
For details of [Underwater] setting or fixing the focus, refer to the operating
instructions of the digital camera.
Colorisreddish,
bluish
White balance fine adjustment
(Underwater Mode)
•This can adjust the red or blue tone.
Too bright/
too dark
Exposure compensation
(For models with an Exposure Compensation Function)
•This can adjust the brightness.
Auto bracket function
(For models with an Auto Bracket Function)
•This can record multiple images with different
exposure at once.
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After Use
After you have finished taking pictures, follow the steps below.
1Submerge the Case in fresh water for about 30 minutes or
more without removing the digital camera to remove any
salt crystals etc.
•Press all the operation buttons etc. on the Case to wash away any
seawater. If the salt crystals are not removed from the buttons etc.,
they will harden and the buttons will become inoperable.
•Do not wash the Case with fast-running or pressurized water etc. as
it may cause water leakage.
2Wipe the water with a dry cloth that has no salt crystals
sticking to it and then dry the Case completely.
•Do not dry the Case by exposing it to direct sunlight. This may
discolor or
damage the Case or may hasten deterioration of the O-ring.
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3Open the rear of the case to remove the digital camera.
4Remove the O-ring from the Case and check that there is
no dirt etc. in the O-ring groove.
5Check that there are no scratches etc. on the O-ring while
you are applying the grease.
Notes
Be careful when removing the digital camera from the Case so that it
does not get wet.
•Remove the camera with clean hands. (Wash your hands with fresh water and then
thoroughly dry them.)
•Thoroughly dry any moisture on your body or hair. (Be particularly careful about
any water coming from the sleeves of your thermal suit.)
•When the weather or the sea is particularly bad, select a place where the digital
camera will not get wet e.g. indoors or where there is a roof overhead.
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Cleaning and Storing
1Wash the outside of the Case with water.
•Wash the outside of the Case until it is clean. (P18)
•Confirm that the O-ring is set securely, be sure to close the Case, and then
wash only the outside with water.
•Wipe off any dirt inside the Case with a wet, soft cloth.
2Store the Case after drying it thoroughly at room
temperature.
Notes
•Do not wash the Case with high-pressure water as it may cause water leakage.
Remove the digital camera before washing the Case with water.
•Do not leave the digital camera inside the Case when storing it.
•Detach the O-ring from the marine case and store so it will not dry. For details,
please read page 21.
When storing for a long period of time, insert in the supplied exclusive polyester
bag after first removing the O-ring.
•To prevent the weights and weights attachment screw from rusting, detach after
use and thoroughly remove any salt or water before storing.
Handling and Care
•Do not place the Case where it may fall.
–If the Case falls on your head or foot, it will injure you and cause the Case to
malfunction.
•Never alter the Case.
–If water leaks into the digital camera because the Case was altered, the digital
camera may be damaged beyond repair.
–If you continue to use the digital camera after water has leaked into it, this may
cause a fire.
•Do not use the Case while scuba diving without proper training.
–You should only operate the Case while scuba diving if you have been properly
trained and certified for this sport.
•Never place the Case, grease, silica gel or O-ring within the reach of infants.
–If any part of an infant’s body is caught in the Case, it may cause an injury.
–Infants may accidentally swallow the grease, silica gel or O-ring.
–Consult a doctor immediately if you think an infant may have swallowed the
grease, silica gel or O-ring.
•Do not hang the strap around your neck underwater.
–It may become wound around your neck causing suffocation or other serious
injuries.
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