Leica V-LUX 20 Quick Start Guide

LEICA V - LUX 20

Instructions

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
LEICA V-LUX 20. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them
handy for future reference.

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

To reduce the risk of fire, burns, or shock hazard and annoying
interference:

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture, dripping or

splashing water and make sure no objects filled with liquids
such as vases are placed on the equipment.

• Do not expose to heat above 60 °C (140 °F).

• Do not remove the cover (back): there are no user serviceable

parts inside.
Refer servicing to your Leica dealer, an authorized Leica service
station / the Leica distributer in your country (for addresses, see
Warranty Card), or the Leica Customer Service department (for
address (→29)).

• The mains outlet must be located near the connected equipment

and it must be easily accessible.

The product identification marking is located on the bottom of the
camera.

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About the battery pack

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 (+ and −) 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 Leica Camera AG (→9).
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions (→7).

• 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.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C
(140 °F) or incinerate.

(U.S. only)

A recyclable lithium ion/polymer battery powers
the product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

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FCC Note: (U.S. only)

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: Leica
Model No.: LEICA V-LUX 20

Responsible party/
Support contact: Leica Camera Inc.

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.

1 Pearl Court, Unit A
Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

LEICA
V-LUX 20

(U.K. only)
Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the
following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a
moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced
please ensure that the replacement
fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
mark

on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must
not be used until a replacement cover
is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED
AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT
OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY
13- AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please
observe the wiring code as stated
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.

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IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

or the BSI

As these colours may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured
Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT
EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH
TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH
SYMBOL
OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF
KEEP DRY.

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Before use

Remove the connector cover.

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How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according
to the type of AC mains plug (figures A
and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted
and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.

1.

Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.

Figure A

OR COLOURED GREEN

Fuse cover

Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

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About the battery charger

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THE CHARGER IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-

IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE IT 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 CHARGER’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH

NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED

CANDLES, ON THE CHARGER.

• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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 adapter to suit the AC outlet configuration.

• The battery charger is in the standby condition when it is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to
an electrical outlet.

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Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other HDMI cable except the genuine Leica HDMI mini cable
(optional, →9).

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the
camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and 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 the camera, disturbing the pictures and sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Then reinsert the
battery and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and sound may be adversely affected.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or
accompanying documents mean that used electrical and
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old
products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and
2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly,
you will help to save valuable resources and prevent
any potential negative effects on human health and
the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of
old products and batteries, please contact your local
municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of
sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If
you wish to discard these items, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol
examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by

Cd

the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety .......2

Before use

Scope of delivery ........................9

Accessories ................................9

Names of parts..........................10

Cursor button .................................11

Preparations

Charging the battery ................12

Inserting and removing the

card (optional)/the battery .......14

Picture save destination

(cards and built-in memory) ...........15

Setting the Clock ......................16

About GPS .....................................17

Setting the menu ......................18

Basics

Selecting the [REC] mode ........19

For taking pictures with

extended automatic settings

[SNAPSHOT MODE] .................20

AF Tracking ....................................21

Taking motion pictures ............22

Viewing your pictures

[NORMAL PLAY] .......................23

Deleting pictures ......................23

Others

Using the instructions on the

supplied CD-ROM .....................24

Technical Data ..........................25

Leica Academy .........................28

Leica on the Internet ................28

Leica information service ........29

Leica Customer Service ...........29

Scope of delivery

Rechargeable
battery
BP-DC7-U 18 702
BP-DC7-E 18 701
Battery charger
BC-DC7-U 423-082.001-010
BC-DC7-E 423-082.001-012
Mains cable
EU/AS 423-068.801-019
UK 423-068.801-020
J 423-068.801-022
AUS 423-068.801-023
TW 424-025.002-000

Wrist strap 423-082.001-014
CD with instr. PDF 423-082.001-016
DVD with software 423-082.001-018
USB cable 423-082.001-020
AV cable 423-082.001-022
Battery case 423-082.001-024
Button template for
Canada / Taiwan

Short instructions 93 289 -295

Warranty Card 439-399.100-026

Order No.

(delivery differs
depending on markets)

423-082.805-003
(For cameras sold
in the U.S., Canada,
Taiwan and Japan)

(delivery differs
depending on markets)

Accessories

Leather case 18 700
HDMI mini cable-E 14 491
Mini tripod 14 320
Tabletop tripod 14 110
Ball and Socket
head

Order No.

14 100

Notes:

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in
memory when you are not using a card.

• Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included
before using the camera.

• The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area

Notice:

Please note that the actual controls, components, menu items, menu
screen illustrations etc. of your LEICA V-LUX 20 may look somewhat
different from those shown in the illustrations in these instructions.

where the camera was purchased.

• The battery pack is called either battery pack or battery in the text.

• The battery charger is called either battery charger or charger in the
text.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately (→7).

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Names of parts

Cursor button

Hand strap eyelet

Zoom lever

LCD monitor

[EXPOSURE] button

Status indicator

[DISPLAY] button

Q.MENU/Delete button

Camera ON/OFF switch

Shutter button

Mode dial

Flash

Self-timer indicator/AF Assist Lamp

Lens barrel

Lens

Speaker

GPS antenna

Microphone

REC/PLAY switch

Motion picture
button

Tripod thread

• Ensure that the tripod is stable.

Card/Battery door

Release lever

The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual
product.

[MENU/SET]

(menu display/set/finish)

Left cursor button (◄)

• Self-timer

Down cursor button (▼)

• Macro Mode

In this manual, the button that is used is shaded or indicated

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by▲▼◄►.

Up cursor button (▲)

• Exposure
Compensation

Right cursor button (►)

• Flash

We recommend using the
supplied hand strap to avoid
dropping the camera.

HDMI socket

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

We recommend to use a sufficiently charged battery when recording

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motion pictures.

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