Panasonic DMC-SZ9 Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ9
Please read these instructions carefully before using
this product, and save this manual for future use.
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.
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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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Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
until
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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
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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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-SZ9
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.
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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.
Certification and Compliance
See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device.
1Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] menu.
2 Press 3/4 to select [Approved Regulations] , and press [MENU/SET].
Contains FCC ID: VPYLBVX532
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 AC adaptor (supplied)
∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional).
Part number: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 feet)
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as
microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be
disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit,
disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly,
turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (supplied)/AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP: 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.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor 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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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 3
Before Use .................................................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories.................................................................................................. 8
Names and Functions of Main Parts .......................................................................... 9
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ....................................... 10
Charging the Battery...................................................................................................11
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 12
Remote Shooting ....................................................................................................... 14
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” ............................................. 14
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet..................................................................... 15
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)............................... 17
• Playing back pictures in the camera................................................................... 17
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) ............................................................. 18
Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 19
Specifications............................................................................................................. 20
Digital Camera Accessory System........................................................................... 23
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.................................................................... 24
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).................................... 25
Before Use
∫Care of the camera
•Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
∫About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2013. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery
in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 AC Adaptor
Can be used for charging and
playback.
3 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
•Software
•Owner’s Manual for advanced features
Install on your PC before use.
5 Hand Strap
•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.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Motion picture button
2 Shutter button
3Flash
4 Camera [ON/OFF] button
5 Microphone
6 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
7 Zoom lever
8Lens
9 Lens barrel
10 LCD monitor
11 [(] (Playback) button
12 Charging lamp
Wi-Fi®connection lamp
13 Speaker
•Be careful not to cover the speaker
with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to hear.
14 [Wi-Fi] button
15 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when
using the camera to ensure that you
will not drop it.
16 [MODE] button
17 Cursor buttons
18 [DISP.] button
19 [MENU/SET] button
20 [Q.MENU] button/
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
21 [HDMI] socket
•Do not connect with any cable other
than an HDMI micro cable
(RP-CHEU15: optional). Doing so
may cause malfunction.
22 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
•This socket is also used when
charging the battery.
23 Tripod mount
•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(0.22 inch) or more may damage this
unit if attached.
24 Card/Battery door
25 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor
(DMW-AC5PP: optional), ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC13: optional) and AC
adaptor are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional).
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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-BCL7PP).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, securely insert it
all the way in, and then check that it is
locked by the lever A.
To remove the battery, move the lever
Ain the direction of the arrow.
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.
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
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Charging the Battery
•The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCL7PP.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
• Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors [10 o C to 30 o C (50 o F to 86 o F)].
Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC
adaptor A(supplied) or a PC B.
CTo power outlet
DUSB connection cable (supplied)
When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper
connections may cause malfunctions.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
•Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied) with other
devices.
•Check that this unit is turned off.
∫About the charging lamp (E)
Lit red: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Charging time: Approx. 150 min)
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Sequence of operations
Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
•The clock is not set when the camera
is shipped. Set the date and time
before using the camera.
Press the shutter button
halfway to focus and then
press it fully to take the picture.
∫Recording Motion Pictures
1Start recording by pressing the
motion picture button.
2Stop the recording by pressing the
motion picture button again.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures
continuously with [FHD/60i] in [AVCHD] is
29 minutes 59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures
continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes
59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
You can check the recordable time on the
screen. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format,
the file size is large and so the recordable
time will drop below 29 minutes
59 seconds.)
∫Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
¦: Take pictures with automatic settings.
!: Take pictures with your own settings.
: Record while checking the image effect.
: This mode allows you to take panorama pictures.
Û: Take pictures according to scene.
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∫Playing Back Pictures
Press [(].
•Press 2/1to select the picture.
∫Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [ ].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is
deleted by selecting [Yes].
∫Setting the Menu
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function,
camera settings, and other settings.
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Remote Shooting
You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone/tablet.
You need to install “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet.
The “Image App” is an application provided by Panasonic that allows your smartphone/
tablet to perform the following operations of a Wi-Fi-compatible LUMIX.
•The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone/tablet
being used. For compatible devices, see the following support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.)
•When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet communication fees may be
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
¢Connecting to this unit with [Wi-Fi Direct] requires Android OS 4.0 or higher and Wi-Fi
Direct™ support.
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App”
For AndroidTM apps For iOS apps
Version 1.1 or higher
OS Android 2.2~Android 4.2¢iOS 4.3~iOS 6.0
Installation
procedure
1Connect your Android
device to a network.
2Select “Google PlayTM
Store”.
3Enter “Image App” into the
search box.
4Select “Image App” and
install it.
•The icon will be added to
the menu.
1Connect the iOS device to
the network.
2Select “App StoreSM”.
3Enter “Image App” into the
search box.
4Select “Image App” and
install it.
•The icon will be added to
the menu.
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Press [Wi-Fi].
Press 3/4/2/1to select [New Connection],
and then press [MENU/SET].
•When connecting with the setting you used before, you
can select the connection destination from
[History Connection] or [Favorite Connection].
Press 3/4to select [Remote Shooting], and
then press [MENU/SET].
•The information (SSID and password) required for
directly connecting your smartphone/tablet to this unit is
displayed.
•To change the connection method, press [DISP.], and
then select the connection method. For details, refer to
“Changing the connection method”.
Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
Preparations:
•Install the “Image App” in advance. (P14)
On your smartphone/tablet
(The default connection method is set to [Manual Connection].)
On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the
Wi-Fi function.
Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the sceen of
this unit, and then enter the password.
Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. (P14)
•When the connection is complete, live images being captured by the camera are
displayed on the smartphone/tablet.
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∫Changing the connection method
•When connecting with [Via Network]
(On the camera)
1Press 3/4to select [Via Network], and then press [MENU/SET].
2Select the method for connecting to a wireless access point, and set.
(On your smartphone/tablet)
3On the setting menu of your smartphone/tablet, turn on the Wi-Fi function.
4Select the wireless access point you want to connect to, and set.
5Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. (P14)
•When connecting with [Wi-Fi Direct] or [WPS Connection]
(On the camera)
1Press 3/4to select [Direct], and then press [MENU/SET].
(On your smartphone/tablet)
2Start “Image App” on your smartphone/tablet. (P14)
Connection method Description of settings
[Wi-Fi Direct]
1 Set the device to Wi-Fi DirectTM mode.
2 Press 3/4to select [Wi-Fi Direct] and then press
[MENU/SET].
3 Press 3/4to select the device to connect to, and then
press [MENU/SET].
•Read the operating instructions of your device for details.
[WPS Connection]
[WPS (Push-Button)]
1 Press 3/4to select [WPS (Push-Button)] and then press
[MENU/SET].
2 Set the device to WPS mode.
•You can wait longer for a connection by pressing the [DISP.]
button on this unit.
[WPS (PIN code)]
1 Press 3/4to select [WPS (PIN code)] and then press
[MENU/SET].
2 Enter the PIN code of the device into this unit.
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Select [ ] on the smartphone/tablet.
•The recorded images are saved in the camera.
•Motion pictures cannot be recorded.
•Some settings are not available.
•The screen differs depending on the operating system.
Select [ ] on a smartphone/tablet.
•You can save pictures on the smartphone/tablet.
•Motion pictures cannot be played back.
•You can send pictures to a WEB service, etc.
•The screen differs depending on the operating system.
Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording)
Playing back pictures in the camera
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Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)
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.
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s
Manual (supplied).
Click the [Owner’s Manual].
Select the desired language and
then click [Owner’s Manual] to
install.
ATo return to the install menu.
Double-click the “Owner’s Manual”
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later,or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to
browse or print the Owner’s Manual (PDF format).
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from
the following website.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
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Installing supplied software
•The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
–PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
–LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
•Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
Check the environment of your PC.
•For details about information such as the operating environment or operating
method, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” or the
operating instructions for the respective software programs.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
•When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
Note
•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
•“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” and “LoiLoScope” are not compatible with Mac.
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera:
Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording)
0.9 W (When playing back)
Camera effective
pixels 16,100,000 pixels
Image sensor 1/2.33qMOS sensor, total pixel number 17,500,000 pixels,
Primary color filter
Lens Optical 10kzoom, fl4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)
Image stabilizer Optical method
Focus range Normal 50 cm (1.6 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet)
(Tele) to ¶
[9kis 2 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]
Macro/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture
5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/1.5 m (4.9 feet)
(Tele) to ¶
[9kis 2 m (6.6 feet) to ¶]
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above
settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Minimum
Illumination Approx. 10 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second)
Shutter speed 4 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds
Exposure (AE) Auto (Program AE)
Metering mode Multiple
LCD monitor 3.0qTFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
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