Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX75 Technical specifications

Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Please also refer to the
Operating Instructions (PDF
format) contained on the
CD-ROM (supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation
methods and check the Troubleshooting.
GN VQT2V63
until
2010/7/15
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX75
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions
carefully and keep them handy for future reference. 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 these
Operating Instructions.
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.
Information for Your Safety
IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE
REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.
∫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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∫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
•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord
is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is
connected to an electrical outlet.
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
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.
•DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
•DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.
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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30;
optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual
smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic
Customer Care Centre on 132600.
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-AC5G; 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.
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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 ........................................................................... 2
Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 7
Names of the Components ........................................................................... 8
How to Use the Touch Panel ...................................................................... 10
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 12
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 14
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 15
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 16
• Changing the Clock Setting .................................................................. 16
Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 17
Selecting the [REC] Mode........................................................................... 18
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)......................................................................... 19
• Scene Detection.................................................................................... 20
• AF Tracking Function ............................................................................ 20
Recording Motion Pictures .......................................................................... 21
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) .................................................. 22
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 22
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 23
Specifications .............................................................................................. 25
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of June 2010. 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 AC Mains Lead
4 USB Connection Cable
5AVCable
6 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
•Operating Instructions
7 Hand Strap
8 Battery Case
9StylusPen
•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.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest
Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
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VFC4297
K1HA08AD0002
K1HA08CD0028 VFF0653
DMW-BCF10E DE-A60A
VGQ0D56
VGQ0C14
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Names of the Components
1Flash
2 Lens
3 Self-timer indicator
AF assist lamp
4 Hand strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the hand strap
when using the camera to ensure
that you will not drop it.
5 Touch panel/LCD monitor
6 [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
7 [MODE] button
8 [MENU] button
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9 Camera ON/OFF switch
10 Zoom lever
11 Motion picture button
12 Speaker
13 Microphone
14 Shutter button
15 Lens barrel
16 [HDMI] socket
17 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
18 Tripod receptacle
•When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
19 Card/Battery door
20 Release lever
21 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G;
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5G; optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•We recommend you use a battery with
sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor
when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the
AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor
is disconnected etc., the motion picture
being recorded will not be recorded.
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How to Use the Touch Panel
This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.
Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed
on the LCD monitor (touch panel) or by moving while touching the touch
panel (dragging) using your fingers or the supplied stylus pen.
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.
You can make settings by touching the
items displayed on the screen.
You can exit without saving the settings
by touching [CANCEL].
•It may not operate properly when
multiple icons are touched
simultaneously, so try to touch the
centre 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.
•If you select wrong icon, you can
drag to different icon, and it will
select that icon by releasing the
finger.
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Note
•The touch panel does not operate when the LCD
monitor is turned off.
•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.
•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and
others.
•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.
∫About the Stylus pen
It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for
detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with
your fingers.
•Do not place it where small children can reach.
•Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor
when storing. LCD monitor may break when the
stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD
monitor.
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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-BCF10E.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used
safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10E) supports this function. The
only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic
products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by
Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used).
Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety
of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are
not genuine Panasonic products.
∫Charging
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
•It is recommended to charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to
30 oC. (The battery temperature should also be the same.)
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar
to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal
protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or
explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or
failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To
ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.
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∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge
the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC.
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them
with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
∫Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Normal Picture Mode
•Temperature: 23 oC/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 [AUTO].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Rotating the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature
of the battery decreases.
Connect the AC mains lead.
•Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery
after charging is completed.
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start.
The [CHARGE]
indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator Aof the charger will turn off once
the charging has completed without any problem.
Charging time Approx. 130 min
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 360 pictures
Recording time Approx. 180 min
Playback time Approx. 350 min
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•Memory size: Approx. 40 MB
•The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card
being used becomes full.
•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.)
•Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD
video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.
•Only cards bearing the SDXC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD
video standards) may be used as 48 GB, 64 GB cards
•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢with “Class 4” or higher when recording
motion pictures in [AVCHD Lite]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 6” or higher when recording motion pictures in [MOTION JPEG].
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•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
Type of card which can
be used with this unit Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)
•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
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
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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-BCF10E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Insert until it is locked by
the lever Abeing careful about
the direction you insert it. Pull the
lever Ain the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it fully until it clicks
being careful about the direction
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.
•The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
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 [CANCEL] to cancel the date and time
settings without setting a date and time.
Touch [SET] to set.
Touch [SET].
•Touch [CANCEL] to return to the settings screen.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu.
•It can be changed in steps 3and 4to set the clock.
Turn the camera on.
Changing the Clock Setting
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Setting the Menu
This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the
same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK]
Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture Mode
Press [MENU] to display the menu.
Touch [AF MODE].
Touch [š].
•Depending on the item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way.
Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu
Touch the [SETUP] menu icon [ ]
•Select a menu item next and set it.
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫List of [REC] Modes
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B[MODE] button
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
Touch the mode.
¦[INTELLIGENT AUTO]
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
![NORMAL PICTURE]
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
[COSMETIC MODE]
Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.
Û[SCENE MODE]
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
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[REC] Mode: ñ
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(ñ: 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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!], and then press
[MODE].
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
B[MODE] button
CShutter button
Touch [INTELLIGENT AUTO].
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep your arms still
at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
•The focus indication 1(green) lights when the
subject is focused.
•The AF area 2is displayed around the
subject’s face by the Face Detection function.
In other cases, it is displayed at the point on
the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 3 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to
¶.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take
the picture.
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned
is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are
set.
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s
face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and
exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
1Touch the subject.
•AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow, and it will
determine the most appropriate scene for the locked
subject.
•AF Tracking is cancelled when [CANCEL] is touched.
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then
press it fully to take the picture.
Scene Detection
¦>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •Only when [ ] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY]
[i-SUNSET]
[i-BABY]
AF Tracking Function
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