Panasonic DMC-3D1K Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-3D1
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
until
2011/11/21
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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
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Dear Customer,
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 on the 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 this Owner’s Manual.
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.
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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
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.
Product Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 harmful
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 installation. 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-3D1
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.
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∫About the battery pack
•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.
∫About the battery charger
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 (iand j) 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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
(140 oF) or incinerate.
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 MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
DMC-3D1
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∫Cautions for Use
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30;
optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
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 remove the battery. Then reinsert the
battery 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.
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.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
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-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.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3
Main features of the camera .........................................................................9
Care of the camera .....................................................................................10
Standard Accessories.................................................................................11
Names of the Components .........................................................................12
How to Use the Touch Panel ......................................................................13
Charging the Battery...................................................................................14
• Charging ...............................................................................................14
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........15
About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................16
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................17
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................18
• Changing the Clock Setting ..................................................................18
Taking 3D pictures......................................................................................19
Recording 3D motion pictures.....................................................................20
Selecting a 2D Recording Mode .................................................................22
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)......23
Recording 2D Motion Pictures ....................................................................24
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................25
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................26
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................27
About the supplied software........................................................................28
• Installing supplied software...................................................................29
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................30
Specifications..............................................................................................32
Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................36
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................37
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).....................38
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Main features of the camera
This unit has two lenses built-in so that you
can enjoy making a variety of different
recordings. You can switch between the
following functions using the 3D/2D switch.
When the 3D/2D switch is set to [3D]
•You can easily record 3D pictures and 3D
motion pictures.
•When you connect this unit to a television that supports 3D, you can view the 3D
images you have recorded using the unit. (On the unit, 3D images are played
back in 2D.)
When the 3D/2D switch is set to [2D]
•You can record conventional 2D pictures and 2D motion pictures.
•In Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting, you can simultaneously record images with
differing angles of view.
•The camera records a picture with the right lens during recording of a motion
picture with the left lens.
3D
2D
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Care of the camera
Remove the lens cover seal Abefore use.
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be
damaged if used in following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be
recorded.
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or
forcefully insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.
–Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of
dust, water, sand, etc.
•Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into
the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause
malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this
unit such as when using it on a rainy day or on a
beach.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of October 2011. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(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)
3 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
•Owner’s Manual
5 Hand Strap
6 Stylus Pen
•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”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
3
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4
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DMW-BCG10PP
K1HY08YY0017
VFC4297
DE-A65B
VGQ0C14
VFF0871
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Names of the Components
1 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
2 Right lens
3Flash
4 Left lens
5 Lens cover
6 Speaker
•Do not cover the speaker with your
fingers.
7 Microphone
8 Power button
9 Shutter button
10 Zoom lever
11 Motion picture button
12 3D/2D switch
13 Touch panel/LCD monitor
14 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when
using the camera to ensure that you
will not drop it.
15 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
16 [HDMI] socket
17 Tripod receptacle
18 Card/Battery door
19 Release lever
¢1 This unit does not support an AC
adaptor or DC coupler.
1 2 3 45
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How to Use the Touch Panel
This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Note
•If you use a commercially available liquid
crystal protection sheet, please follow the
instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some
liquid crystal protection sheets may impair
visibility or operability.)
•Apply a little extra pressure when touching if
you have a commercially available protection
sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding
well.
•Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding this unit is pressing
on the touch panel.
•Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the
supplied stylus pen.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and
others.
Touch the screen
To touch and release the touch panel. Drag A movement without releasing the
touch panel.
Use this to perform tasks such as
selecting icons or images displayed on
the touch panel.
•It may not operate properly when
multiple icons are touched
simultaneously, so try to touch the
center of the icon.
This is used when performing tasks
such as moving to the next image by
dragging horizontally, or changing the
range of the displayed image.
This can also be used to perform tasks
such as switching the screen by
operating the slide bar.
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCG10PP.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
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.
Charging
Attach the battery paying attention to
the direction of the battery.
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator Alights up and
charging begins.
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∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn offonce the charging hascompleted without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the
battery after charging is completed.)
•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 and 30 oC
(50 oF and 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them
with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/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 [On].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Changing the zoom magnification 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.
Charging time Approx. 130 min
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
When recording in 3D When recording in 2D
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 200 pictures Approx. 200 pictures
Recording time Approx. 100 min Approx. 100 min
Playback time Approx. 160 min
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 70 MB
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for
a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this
unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check
via the label on the card, etc.
•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.
Built-in Memory
Card
Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB) •Use a card with SD Speed Class¢with “Class 4”
or higher when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible
equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC
Memory Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are
compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/
SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and open the
card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCG10PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, insert all the
way until you hear a locking sound
and then check that it is locked by
lever A.
Pull the lever Ain the direction of
the arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way
until you hear a “click” while being
careful about the direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull
the card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/
Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].
•Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date
and time.
Touch [Set] to set.
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu.
•It can be changed in steps 3and 4 to set the clock.
Turn the camera on.
•Lower the lens cover.
•When turning off the power, raise the
lens cover.
Changing the Clock Setting
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Taking 3D pictures
With the two lenses built into this unit, you can record 3D pictures.
•To achieve good a 3D effect, we recommend that you record with the distance to
the subject set as follows. Outside this range, left-right distortion increases and
may prevent the 3D effect being achieved at the edges of the image.
–Approx. 90 cm (2.96 feet) (Wide)/Approx. 3.4 m (11.2 feet) (Tele) to ¶
Set the 3D/2D switch to [3D].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button
halfway to focus.
AISO sensitivity
BAperture value
CShutter speed
•Be careful not to get too close to
the subject.
•Make sure that your fingers are not
over either of the lenses.
•The focus indication D(green) lights
when the subject is focused.
Press the shutter button fully
(push it in further), and take
the picture.
Pay attention to the following points when 3D picture recording.
•Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.
•Be careful not to get too close to the subject.
•Be careful not to shake the camera while in a vehicle or walking.
3D
2D
A B C
D
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Recording 3D motion pictures
•To achieve good a 3D effect, we recommend that you record with the distance to
the subject set as follows. Outside this range, left-right distortion increases and
may prevent the 3D effect being achieved at the edges of the image.
–Approx. 90 cm (2.96 feet) (Wide)/Approx. 3.4 m (11.2 feet) (Tele) to ¶
Set the 3D/2D switch to [3D].
Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.
AAvailable recording time
BElapsed recording time
•Release the motion picture button right after
you press it.
•The recording state indicator (red) C will flash
while recording motion pictures.
•Be careful not to get too close to the
subject.
•Make sure that your fingers are not over
either of the lenses.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button
again.
B
CA
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