Panasonic DMC-FZ200K Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ200
DMC-FZ60
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.
(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)
DMC-FZ60DMC-FZ200
VQT4H46
F0712MG0
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
P
until
2012/8/9
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
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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.
-If you see this symbol-
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.
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.
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 unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. 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-FZ200
DMC-FZ60
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
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.
DMC-FZ200 DMC-FZ60
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∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
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 type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for
the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC (140 oF) or
incinerate.
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∫About the battery charger
∫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 or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
(DMC-FZ200)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).
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 or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).
Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC 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.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
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.
Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing
[MENU/SET], selecting [Setup] >[Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].
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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 3
Care of the camera....................................................................................................... 8
Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ200) ........................................................................... 9
Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ60)............................................................................ 10
Names and Functions of Main Parts .........................................................................11
Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap .................................................................. 13
Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) .................................................................... 14
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 15
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 16
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 17
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)............... 19
Using the rear dial...................................................................................................... 21
Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) ................. 23
Setting the Menu ........................................................................................................ 24
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ............................................................. 25
Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 27
Specifications............................................................................................................. 29
Digital Camera Accessory System (DMC-FZ200) ..................................................... 33
Digital Camera Accessory System (DMC-FZ60) ....................................................... 34
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.................................................................... 35
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).................................... 36
•Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, and other information
for your digital camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in this
manual. When operation or other information is more or less the same between models,
(DMC-FZ200) are used as examples for the instructions provided in this manual.
•The operations, procedures, or functions that differ among models are indicated
separately, together with the relevant model number.
e.g.: (DMC-FZ200)
(DMC-FZ60)
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Care of the camera
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.
–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
•When camera is not in use or when using the playback feature,
ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.
•There are times when rattling sounds or vibrations will come
from the camera, but these are due to the motion of the
aperture, the zoom and the motor and do not indicate a defect.
This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water,
sand, etc.
•Liquid, 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 the beach.
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Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ200)
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2012. 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
Install on your PC before use.
5 CD-ROM
•Owner’s Manual for advanced features
6 Shoulder Strap
7 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
8LensHood
•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
(DMC-FZ200)”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at
1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
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43
21
VFC4453
VYQ5607
DMW-BLC12PP
VFF1045
DE-A79B
VYQ7878
K1HY08YY0025
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Standard Accessories (DMC-FZ60)
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of July 2012. 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
•Owner’s Manual for advanced features
Install on your PC before use.
5 Shoulder Strap
6 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String
•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
(DMC-FZ60)”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at
1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
65
43
21
VFC4453 VYQ5607
DMW-BMB9PP
VFF1031
DE-A83B
K1HY08YY0025
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60)
MIC
REMOTE
12 4356 8 11 9 31 7 32
13 12
1910 3334
2126 14 35 15 16 17 3618 20
2223243738
28 29 30 39
27 25
12 43567 8 10 9 11 12 13
40 4114 15 16 1718 19 20
21222324254226
28 29 30 43
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1Lens
2 Zoom lever
3 Shutter button
4[˜] (Burst Mode) button
5 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
6 Mode dial
7Flash
8 Lens barrel
9 Diopter adjustment dial
10 Speaker
•Be careful not to cover thespeaker with
your finger. Doing so may make sound
difficult to hear.
11 Shoulder strap eyelet
12 [HDMI] socket
13 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
14 Viewfinder
15 Stereo microphone
16 Camera ON/OFF switch
17 Motion picture button
18 Power lamp
19 [FOCUS] button
20 Rear dial
21 [DISP.] button
22 [MENU/SET] button
23 Cursor buttons
24 [Q.MENU] button/
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
25 [(] (Playback) button
26 [EVF/LCD] button
27 LCD monitor
28 Tripod mount
•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this
unit if attached.
29 Release lever
30 Card/Battery door
(DMC-FZ200)
31 Flash open lever
•To close, push the top of the flash cover
until it clicks.
32 [MIC/REMOTE] socket
33 Focus selector switch
34 Side lever
35 Hot shoe
36 [Fn1] button
37 [Fn3] button
38 [AF/AE LOCK] button/[Fn2] button
39 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC8: optional)and ACadaptor
(DMW-AC8PP: optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).
(DMC-FZ60)
40 Flash open button
41 [AF/AF#/MF] button
42 [AF/AE LOCK] button/[Fn1] button
43 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC6: optional)and ACadaptor
(DMW-AC8PP: optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP: optional).
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Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap
∫Attaching the Lens Cap
•When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface
of the lens.
1Pass the string through the hole on the
camera.
2Pass the same string through the hole on the
lens cap.
3Attach the lens cap.
∫Attaching the Shoulder Strap
•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from
dropping.
1Pass the shoulder strap through the hole at
the shoulder strap eyelet.
2Pass the shoulder strap through the stopper
and fasten the shoulder strap.
APull the shoulder strap 2 cm (0.066 feet) or more.
•Attach the shoulder strap to the other side of the camera
being careful not to twist it.
A
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Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200)
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Close the flash.
1Attach the lens hood into the
lens with the short side aligned
with the bottom of the main
unit.
•Do not hold the lens hood in a way that
twists or bends it.
2Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the
arrow.
3You will feel some stiffness just before the
mark, but continue to rotate the lens hood
to Awhere the marks align.
(The lens hood will stop with a “click”.)
•Check that the lens hood is firmly attached and that it
does not appear in the picture.
Note
•When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the
lens hood to the lens in the reverse direction. Return it to the normal
direction when taking pictures.
A
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Charging the Battery
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 [10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF)].
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
(DMC-FZ200)
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12PP.
Charging time: Approx. 140 min
(DMC-FZ60)
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BMB9PP.
Charging time: Approx. 155 min
1Attach the battery paying attention to the
direction of the battery.
2Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator Alights up and charging
begins.
∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed.
90°
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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery
•Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1
Slide the release lever in the direction of
the arrow and open the card/battery door.
(DMC-FZ200)
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BLC12PP).
(DMC-FZ60)
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BMB9PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
2Battery: 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.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
B
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Sequence of operations
1Turn the camera on.
•The clock is not set when the camera is
shipped. Set the date and time before
using the camera.
2Press the shutter button halfway
to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.
∫Selecting the Recording Mode
Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
: Take pictures with automatic settings.
: Take pictures with your own settings.
: The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
: The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
: The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which
are manually adjusted.
: Record motion picture with manual settings.
:Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
: Take pictures according to scene.
: Record while checking the image effect.
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∫Recording Motion Pictures
Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.
•Stop the recording by pressing the
motion picture button again.
•Maximum time to record motion
pictures continuously with [MP4] is
29 minutes 59 seconds or up to
4GB.
You can check the recordable time
on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4]
format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes
59 seconds.)
∫Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Press [(].
•Press 2or 1to select the picture.
∫Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [ ].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
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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 and take pictures easily.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press the shutter button halfway
to focus and then press it fully to
take the picture.
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press the rear dial to display [ ].
2Press 2/1or rotate the rear dial to adjust.
•Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state
(AUTO).
•To adjust automatically, reset the setting to the default
state (AUTO).
3Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function
AUTO
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You can adjust the brightness and the color balance in addition to the Intelligent Auto
Mode function.
1Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode.
2Press 1 to select [ ] and then press
[MENU/SET].
∫Adjusting the brightness, color balance, and background blur
1Press the rear dial to display the options.
2Press 3/4to select the item.
3Press 2/1or rotate the rear dial to adjust.
•Press [ ] to reset the setting to the default state (AUTO).
4Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set.
Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
[]:Adjust the brightness.
[]:Adjust the background blur.
[]:Adjust the color balance.
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