Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX75 Technical specifications

Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FX75
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the 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.
until
2010/6/30
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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 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.
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.
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, maycause 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-FX75
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.
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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) (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 or disconnect 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.
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
Standard Accessories...................................................................................9
Names of the Components .........................................................................10
How to Use the Touch Panel ......................................................................12
Charging the Battery...................................................................................14
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
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................19
Selecting the [REC] Mode...........................................................................20
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(ñ:Intelligent Auto Mode).........................................................................21
• Scene Detection....................................................................................22
• AF Tracking Function............................................................................22
Recording Motion Picture............................................................................23
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................................24
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................24
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format).......................................25
Specifications..............................................................................................27
Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................30
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................31
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .................................................32
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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 USB Connection Cable
4AVCable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software toyour
PC.
•Operating Instructions
6 Hand Strap
7 Battery Case
8StylusPen
•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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12
4
56
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DMW-BCF10PP DE-A59B
VFC4297VFF0650
VGQ0D56
K1HA08AD0002 K1HA08CD0028
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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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7 8
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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-AC5PP;
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
•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 the power supply is cut off due
to a power cut 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
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.
•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-BCF10PP.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used
safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCF10PP) 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 (50 oF to 86 oF). (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
o C to 30 o C (50 o F to 86 o F).
–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 (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 [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 charger to the
electrical outlet.
•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-BCF10PP).
•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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