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Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ20PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0M38
Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ20PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0M38
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... call 1-800-8-BATTERY for purposes other published or broadcast material for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. Disposal of pre-recorded tapes or disks or other than your Digital Camera may be restricted. RBRC A lithium ion/polymer battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Carefully observe...
... call 1-800-8-BATTERY for purposes other published or broadcast material for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. Disposal of pre-recorded tapes or disks or other than your Digital Camera may be restricted. RBRC A lithium ion/polymer battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Carefully observe...
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... MC Protector/ND Filter .........104 Using the Remote Shutter 105 Screen Display 106 Cautions for Use 108 Message Display 111 Troubleshooting 112 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 117 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 118 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 119 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........120 Customer Services...
... MC Protector/ND Filter .........104 Using the Remote Shutter 105 Screen Display 106 Cautions for Use 108 Message Display 111 Troubleshooting 112 Specifications 115 Digital Camera Accessory System........ 117 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 118 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only 119 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) .........120 Customer Services...
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... time may be lost. Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099. The 24-hour system is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed...
... time may be lost. Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for digital printing. • For the date print setting, refer to 2099. The 24-hour system is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed...
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...required for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway will be reduced. • When it is set to the position the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is focusing on all the AF areas. Recording pictures (advanced) • When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may take... a size wider than usual. • It may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction. • When using the digital zoom or when you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to compose a picture more easily by always focusing...
...required for focusing when pressing the shutter button halfway will be reduced. • When it is set to the position the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is focusing on all the AF areas. Recording pictures (advanced) • When setting to 3-area-focusing, pictures may take... a size wider than usual. • It may become still while being focused on, however, this is not a malfunction. • When using the digital zoom or when you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF mode to compose a picture more easily by always focusing...
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...more times with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of the AF assist lamp Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in the digital zoom range. 74... OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn on. ∫ Entering the digital zoom range When you do...The AF assist lamp turns on under low light conditions. mode (P58) and when setting • In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer [CONVERSION] (P79) to [OFF]. When you take a picture • The ...
...more times with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of the AF assist lamp Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in the digital zoom range. 74... OFF The AF assist lamp does not turn on. ∫ Entering the digital zoom range When you do...The AF assist lamp turns on under low light conditions. mode (P58) and when setting • In the digital zoom range, the stabilizer [CONVERSION] (P79) to [OFF]. When you take a picture • The ...
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... shutter captures the image. When too much jitter occurs - Example: When capturing images of stabilization. MODE2 The stabilizer function is moving the camera little by connecting images recorded in motion. - This mode offers a greater degree of the subject in sequence moving . • The ...motion image mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be set. • You can assist during photo composition. In digital zoom range - When the shutter speed is not ( ) desired or when using the camera with the same method used to play back motion images. (P83) 76 MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) ...
... shutter captures the image. When too much jitter occurs - Example: When capturing images of stabilization. MODE2 The stabilizer function is moving the camera little by connecting images recorded in motion. - This mode offers a greater degree of the subject in sequence moving . • The ...motion image mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be set. • You can assist during photo composition. In digital zoom range - When the shutter speed is not ( ) desired or when using the camera with the same method used to play back motion images. (P83) 76 MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) ...
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...¶ lens, and then attach the tripod to the tripod adaptor. Tele conversion lens Indication 6k 12k Actual magnification 9k 18k 48k 72k - Digital zoom is available. • When using the wide conversion lens, the available zoom range is limited to 6 times or more. We recommend using... the recordable range described above, the conversion icon blinks in flash cannot be optimal. • When using a tripod. 35 mm film camera equivalent 324 mm 648 mm 2592 mm - The stabilizer function may become longer than usual. Actual magnification 0.8k 1.6k • If ...
...¶ lens, and then attach the tripod to the tripod adaptor. Tele conversion lens Indication 6k 12k Actual magnification 9k 18k 48k 72k - Digital zoom is available. • When using the wide conversion lens, the available zoom range is limited to 6 times or more. We recommend using... the recordable range described above, the conversion icon blinks in flash cannot be optimal. • When using a tripod. 35 mm film camera equivalent 324 mm 648 mm 2592 mm - The stabilizer function may become longer than usual. Actual magnification 0.8k 1.6k • If ...
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...on the external flash you use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using the external flash and setting • [MANUAL] the white balance to [ ] (Flash), finely - Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may detach from the camera. hold only the external flash ... and the ISO sensitivity on Shutter-priority AE and Program AE.) SCN1 SCN2 • Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is based on ISO 10330 (less than 24 volts). • The available flash range is about 32.8 feet ...
...on the external flash you use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using the external flash and setting • [MANUAL] the white balance to [ ] (Flash), finely - Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may detach from the camera. hold only the external flash ... and the ISO sensitivity on Shutter-priority AE and Program AE.) SCN1 SCN2 • Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with a digital camera and the trigger voltage is based on ISO 10330 (less than 24 volts). • The available flash range is about 32.8 feet ...
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DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Digital Print Order Format. PLAY 1/2 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. Preventing Accidental Erasure of Slide Show. • If the file is the abbreviation for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF...
DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Digital Print Order Format. PLAY 1/2 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. Preventing Accidental Erasure of Slide Show. • If the file is the abbreviation for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF...
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... on a High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality will be better. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing you. • Hold B and then insert or pull the AV cable straight. 2 Connect the AV... with SD Memory Card slot A recorded SD Memory Card can be played back on TVs with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode [ ]. ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the...
... on a High-Definition TV, (HDTV has 16:9 aspect) the picture quality will be better. 1 Connect the AV cable A (supplied) to the [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] socket of the camera. • Connect the AV cable with the [ ] mark facing you. • Hold B and then insert or pull the AV cable straight. 2 Connect the AV... with SD Memory Card slot A recorded SD Memory Card can be played back on TVs with AV cable (supplied) • Turn the camera and the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set the mode dial to playback mode [ ]. ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the...
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... (P32) 26 Spot AF area (P72) 27 AF assist lamp (P74) 28 Self-timer (P42) 29 Flash output adjustment (P41) : External flash (P81) 30 Zoom/Digital zoom (P38, 74) W T 30X 31 Optical image stabilizer (P76) 32 MF indication (P65) • Current date and time is displayed on the bottom of the...
... (P32) 26 Spot AF area (P72) 27 AF assist lamp (P74) 28 Self-timer (P42) 29 Flash output adjustment (P41) : External flash (P81) 30 Zoom/Digital zoom (P38, 74) W T 30X 31 Optical image stabilizer (P76) 32 MF indication (P65) • Current date and time is displayed on the bottom of the...
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...SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.2 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.4 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.2 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels: 5,000,000 ... number 5,360,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl6 - 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 - 432 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: TTL Normal/Macro/Manual/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing Focus range...
...SD Memory Card. Others Specifications Digital Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 8.4 V 2.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.2 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.4 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.2 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Camera Effective pixels: 5,000,000 ... number 5,360,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 12k zoom, fl6 - 72 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 36 - 432 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max. 4k Focus: TTL Normal/Macro/Manual/9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing/ 1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing Focus range...
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...: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: Motion images: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Terminal REMOTE: AV OUT/DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others Built-...Standard/TIFF JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 ... (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A CHARGE ...
...: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: Motion images: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Terminal REMOTE: AV OUT/DIGITAL: DC IN: Dimensions: Weight: Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Others Built-...Standard/TIFF JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 ... (with Memory Card and battery) 32oF - 104oF (0oC - 40oC) 10% - 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A CHARGE ...
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Please consult your local dealer. 117 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S002A Figure Description Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-FL28 External Flash DMW-LTZ10 Tele Conversion Lens ...
Please consult your local dealer. 117 Others Others Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# CGA-S002A Figure Description Lithium Ion Battery DMW-CAC1 Battery Charger/AC Adaptor DMW-FL28 External Flash DMW-LTZ10 Tele Conversion Lens ...
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...: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL...
...: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night ( ) TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL...
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... your repair.) • To further speed your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Mail this completed form and your Proof of what wrong with your repair, please provide an explanation of Purchase along with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 119
... your repair.) • To further speed your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Mail this completed form and your Proof of what wrong with your repair, please provide an explanation of Purchase along with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 119
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... the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This warranty is ". PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE...MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your...
... the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This warranty is ". PRODUCT OR PART NAME DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED BELOW) CCD RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK) SD MEMORY CARD (IN EXCHANGE...MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your...
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... Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Panasonic Sales..., Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest servicenter by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332...
... Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Accessory Purchases: Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Panasonic Sales..., Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your nearest servicenter by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332...