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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 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No.DMC-FZ20PP Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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... Disposal of these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for the purpose of private use may be restricted. of your Digital Camera may Information for purposes other than your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: CAUTION Danger of the companies concerned. COVER...trademarks of explosion if battery is recyclable powers the product you for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. For disposal or recycling information please contact your own private use , recording of pre-recorded tapes or disks or ...
... Disposal of these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for the purpose of private use may be restricted. of your Digital Camera may Information for purposes other than your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: CAUTION Danger of the companies concerned. COVER...trademarks of explosion if battery is recyclable powers the product you for TM Li-ion information on how to recycle this Panasonic Digital Camera. For disposal or recycling information please contact your own private use , recording of pre-recorded tapes or disks or ...
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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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... 2000 to P86. 23 Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is used. • If you go...
... 2000 to P86. 23 Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is used. • If you go...
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.... 9 areas) light at the time of the screen with 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...from a distant one to a nearby one. • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is set to the position the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is focusing on all the AF areas. The focus position is not predetermined because it is set to [ON], the [ ] indication...
.... 9 areas) light at the time of the screen with 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...from a distant one to a nearby one. • Press the shutter button halfway again when it is set to the position the camera automatically determines at the same time, the camera is focusing on all the AF areas. The focus position is not predetermined because it is set to [ON], the [ ] indication...
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...your fingers. - The effective range of the screen when the AF assist lamp is turned on. Do not cover the AF assist lamp with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 48 times. Recording pictures (advanced) AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP] • The AF area is ... SCN2 • A vignetting effect may be obscured by the lens, however, this case, it to Tele • Be sure of the camera. than usual. 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom • You cannot use . When you take a picture • The indicated zoom magnification is not a malfunction.
...your fingers. - The effective range of the screen when the AF assist lamp is turned on. Do not cover the AF assist lamp with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 48 times. Recording pictures (advanced) AF Assist Lamp [AF ASSIST LAMP] • The AF area is ... SCN2 • A vignetting effect may be obscured by the lens, however, this case, it to Tele • Be sure of the camera. than usual. 1 Optical zoom 2 Digital zoom • You cannot use . When you take a picture • The indicated zoom magnification is not a malfunction.
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...motion image mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be set. • You can assist during photo composition. Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] SCN1 SCN2 This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to play back created flip animations with a tripod. When too much jitter occurs - When the shutter speed... aligning the images, the subject looks as if it is in the following subjects in flip animation mode. In digital zoom range - Example: When capturing images of stabilization. MODE2 The stabilizer function is moving the camera little by connecting images recorded in motion. -
...motion image mode [ ], [MODE2] cannot be set. • You can assist during photo composition. Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] SCN1 SCN2 This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to play back created flip animations with a tripod. When too much jitter occurs - When the shutter speed... aligning the images, the subject looks as if it is in the following subjects in flip animation mode. In digital zoom range - Example: When capturing images of stabilization. MODE2 The stabilizer function is moving the camera little by connecting images recorded in motion. -
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...range is attached, we recommend setting to 6 times or more. The stabilizer function may become longer than usual. We recommend using the wide conversion lens: - Digital zoom is not focused. - If you use a tripod, use the tripod • Normal: 0.56 feet (17 cm) - ¶ adaptor supplied ...conversion lens Indication 1k 2k jitter even if the subject is not available. When using a tripod. 35 mm film camera equivalent 324 mm 648 mm 2592 mm - Digital zoom is available. • When using the wide conversion lens, the available zoom range is removed before attaching the...
...range is attached, we recommend setting to 6 times or more. The stabilizer function may become longer than usual. We recommend using the wide conversion lens: - Digital zoom is not focused. - If you use a tripod, use the tripod • Normal: 0.56 feet (17 cm) - ¶ adaptor supplied ...conversion lens Indication 1k 2k jitter even if the subject is not available. When using a tripod. 35 mm film camera equivalent 324 mm 648 mm 2592 mm - Digital zoom is available. • When using the wide conversion lens, the available zoom range is removed before attaching the...
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.... 3 • Depending on the external flash you use . • When using the external flash, • [PRESET] - Be sure to use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using other external flash units, please make sure the flash is attached. - normal use or the recording conditions...FLASH BURST] aperture value 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 attached. • Set...
.... 3 • Depending on the external flash you use . • When using the external flash, • [PRESET] - Be sure to use Panasonic's external flash (DMW-FL28). • If using other external flash units, please make sure the flash is attached. - normal use or the recording conditions...FLASH BURST] aperture value 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 attached. • Set...
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DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print, delete any previous DPOF print settings made ... protection on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be set /cancel the protection. Playback (advanced) • DPOF print setting is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. Preventing Accidental Erasure of Slide Show. • If the file is not based on the pictures which you print pictures with printers...
DCF is an abbreviation of [Design rule for Camera File system], stipulated by JEITA [Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association]. • When setting the DPOF print, delete any previous DPOF print settings made ... protection on the DCF standard, the DPOF print setting cannot be set /cancel the protection. Playback (advanced) • DPOF print setting is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. Preventing Accidental Erasure of Slide Show. • If the file is not based on the pictures which you print pictures with printers...
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... the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to playback mode [ ]. ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you set the mode dial to [PAL], the output signal is still NTSC in other countries (regions) which use any... 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...
... the TV off. 4 Turn the camera on and then set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to playback mode [ ]. ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you set the mode dial to [PAL], the output signal is still NTSC in other countries (regions) which use any... 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...
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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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... dioptor) 115 MultiMediaCard performance will be less.) Motion image recording: 320k240 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second with dioptor adjustment j4 - 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... 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...
... dioptor) 115 MultiMediaCard performance will be less.) Motion image recording: 320k240 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second with dioptor adjustment j4 - 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... 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...
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... media: Picture size: Quality: 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:...Still picture) 320k240 pixels (Motion image) Fine/Standard/TIFF JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera... 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 ...
... media: Picture size: Quality: 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:...Still picture) 320k240 pixels (Motion image) Fine/Standard/TIFF JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding JPEG (Design rule for Camera... 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 ...
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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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...Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: 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]...
...Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Ship To: 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]...
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Request for Service Notice: • Please include your repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to : Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. In the unlikely event this form when making a request for service notice. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along ....) • To further speed your proof of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 119 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice: • Please include your repair, please provide an explanation of purchase. (USA Only) (Failure to : Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. In the unlikely event this form when making a request for service notice. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along ....) • To further speed your proof of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Digital Camera Repair 119 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this product needs service.
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... to repair or replace will be no charge for warranty service. 120 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 product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship...
... to repair or replace will be no charge for warranty service. 120 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 product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship...
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... in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of November 2003 122 Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone... MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Service in Puerto Rico"). Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to 10:30 am to the Elgin...
... in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of November 2003 122 Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone... MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Product Repairs MAIL TO : Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Service in Puerto Rico"). Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to 10:30 am to the Elgin...