Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 User manual

Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on
the operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install
it on your PC to read it.
GN
VQT3R47
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ47
until
2011/8/8
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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
∫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
•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), 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-AC8G; 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
Care of the camera ....................................................................................... 7
Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 8
Names and Functions of Components.......................................................... 9
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 12
• Charging ............................................................................................... 12
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 14
About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............................................................ 15
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ............................. 16
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..................................................................... 17
• Changing the clock setting.................................................................... 17
Selecting the Recording Mode .................................................................... 18
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Programme AE Mode) ....... 20
• Programme Shift ................................................................................... 21
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ...... 22
Recording Motion Pictures.......................................................................... 24
Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) .................................................. 25
Deleting Pictures ......................................................................................... 25
Setting the Menu ......................................................................................... 26
Compensating the Exposure....................................................................... 27
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/Shutter Speed ........................ 28
• Aperture-Priority AE .............................................................................. 28
• Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................................ 28
• Manual Exposure Mode ........................................................................ 29
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)....................................... 30
Specifications.............................................................................................. 32
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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 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 can come 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 August 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)
3ACCable
4 USB Connection Cable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
•Operating Instructions
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.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest
Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
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VFC4453
DE-A84A
K1HY08YY0017
VYQ5607
DMW-BMB9E
VYQ7134
VFF0841
K2CJ29A00002
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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 [AF/AF#/MF] button
11 Playback button
12 [MENU/SET] button
13 Cursor buttons
14 [Q.MENU] button/Delete button
15 [DISPLAY] button
16 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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17 Stereo microphone
18 Zoom lever
19 Shutter button
20 Motion picture button
21 [FOCUS] button
22 Power lamp
23 Camera ON/OFF switch
24 Mode dial
25 Speaker
•Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.
26 Shoulder strap eyelet
27 [HDMI] socket
28 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
29 Terminal door
30 Lens barrel
31 Tripod receptacle
32 Release lever
33 Card/Battery door
34 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC6;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G;
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC8G; optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC
cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•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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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 these operating instructions.
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-BMB9E.
•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 AC cable.
•The [CHARGE] indicator Alights up and
charging begins.
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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 off once the charging has completed 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.
–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].
•Programme AE 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 [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. 400 pictures
Recording time Approx. 200 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-BMB9E).
•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
Programme 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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∫Advanced
∫Advanced Scene Mode
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Creative Video Mode
Record motion picture with manual settings.
Custom Mode
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings.
Scene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode
Record while checking the image effect.
Portrait Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of people.
Scenery Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of scenery.
Sports Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
Close-up Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of a close-by subject.
Night Portrait Mode
Use this mode to take pictures of night scenes and people against night time
scenery.
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Applicable modes:
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite
Settings (Programme AE Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value
according to the brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [REC]
menu.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to
focus.
AAperture value
BShutter speed
CISO sensitivity
•The focus indication D(green) lights when
the subject is focused.
Press the shutter button fully (push
it in further), and take the picture.
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