Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ150
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
2011/9/16
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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-FZ150
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-FZ150
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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.
•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.
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
Care of the camera .......................................................................................9
Standard Accessories.................................................................................10
Names and Functions of Components........................................................11
Charging the Battery...................................................................................14
• Charging ...............................................................................................14
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........16
About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................17
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................18
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................19
• Changing the clock setting....................................................................19
Selecting the Recording Mode....................................................................20
Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) ..............22
• Program Shift........................................................................................23
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)......24
Recording Motion Pictures..........................................................................26
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................................27
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................27
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................28
Compensating the Exposure.......................................................................29
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ........................30
• Aperture-Priority AE..............................................................................30
• Shutter-Priority AE................................................................................30
• Manual Exposure Mode........................................................................31
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................32
Specifications..............................................................................................34
Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................38
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................39
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).....................40
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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.
–Dropping or hitting the camera.
–Pressing hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.
•When carrying or using the playback feature,
ensure that the lens is in the stored position.
•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/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 cancome 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 September 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.
5 CD-ROM
•Owner’s Manual
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”.
•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 Components
1Lens
2 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
3Flash
4 Flash open button
5 Diopter adjustment dial
6 Viewfinder
7 [EVF/LCD] button
8 [AF/AE LOCK] button
9 Rear dial
10 Playback button
11 [MENU/SET] button
12 Cursor buttons
13 [Q.MENU] button/Delete button
14 [DISPLAY] button
15 LCD monitor
3/ Exposure compensation/
Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment
2/ Self-timer button
1/ISO
4/ Function button
The following menus can be assigned.
[PHOTO STYLE]/[ASPECT RATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/
[WHITE BALANCE]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]
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16 Stereo microphone
17 Zoom lever
18 Shutter button
19 Motion picture button
20 Burst Mode button
21 Power lamp
22 Camera ON/OFF switch
23 Mode dial
24 Hot Shoe
25 Speaker
•Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
26 Shoulder strap eyelet
27 [MIC/REMOTE] socket
28 [HDMI] socket
29 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
30 Focus selector switch
31 [FOCUS] button
32 Side lever
33 Lens barrel
34 Tripod receptacle
35 Release lever
36 Card/Battery door
37 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6; For
shopdisplay purpose only) and AC adaptor
(DMW-AC8PP; optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).
•It is recommended to use a fully charged
battery or 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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AV OUT/DIGITAL
AV OUT/DIGITAL
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This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as
follows, or as 3/4/2/1.
Cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
[MENU/SET] button:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by
pressing.
Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various
settings.
Pressing:
Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine
settings, etc., are performed during the various settings.
•Rear dial is described as follows in this Owner’s Manual.
Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button
or Press 4
Rear Dial
e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial
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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-BMB9PP.
•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. 90°
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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
Charging time Approx. 155 min
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Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Program AE 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 [ON].)
•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.
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 410 pictures
Recording time Approx. 205 min
Playback time Approx. 330 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
•Turn the power switch to [OFF] and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted.
•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-BMB9PP).
•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.
B
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn the camera on.
•The power lamp 1lights when you turn this
unit on.
Press [MENU/SET].
Press 2/1to select the items(year,
month, day, hour, minute, display
sequence or time display format),
and press 3/4to set.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
•It can be changed in steps 3and 4to set the clock.
Changing the clock setting
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Selecting the Recording Mode
Switching the mode by rotating the
mode dial.
Align a desired mode with part A.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to
adjust to each mode.
∫Basic
Program AE Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
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