Panasonic DMC-FZ47 User Manual

Basic Owner’s Manual
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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Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-FZ47
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.
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Dear Customer,
Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.
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 t apes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyrigh t 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.
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Information for Your Safety

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 SH ALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESS IBLE.
Product identification marking
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 connecte d.
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-FZ47 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
DMC-FZ47
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pa ck .
Do not use the battery pac k wit h 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 (i and 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.
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 xC (140 oF) or incinerate.
About the battery charger
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.
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Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery char ger must be co nnect ed to a 120V
AC power supply only.
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, us e a
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Cautions for Use
Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).
Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mi ni 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 connecti on cables except the supplied one.
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 nea r 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 pic tures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, dis turbing 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 batter y 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 transmit ters or high-voltage lines, t he rec orded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
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-If you see this symbol­Information on Dispos a l 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 th e R e c o rd i n g Mo d e ........ .. ....................... .. ....................... .. ........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 Pictur e s........................................................................ ..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.
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 ot her foreig n materi al may get in to
the space around th e 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 c ontact wit h this
unit such as when using it on a rai ny day or on a beach.
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Standard Accessories

DE-A83BDMW-BMB9PP
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12
4
5
6
7
VFC4453
K1HY08YY0017
VYQ5607
VYQ7134
VFF0837
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of August 2011. These may be subject to cha nge.
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.
Owner’s Manual
5 Shoulder S trap 6 Lens Cap/Lens Cap String 7Lens Hood
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 picture s on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.
For information about optional
accessories, refer to the 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 indica tor
AF Assist Lamp 3Flash
4 Flash open button 5 Diopter adjustment dia l 6 Viewfinder 7 [EVF/LCD] bu tt on 8 [AF/AE LOCK] but ton 9 Rear dial 10 [AF/AF#/MF] button 11 Playback button 12 [MENU/SET] button
13 Cursor buttons
3/ Exposure compensation/
Auto Bracket/Flash output adjustment
2/ Self-timer button
1/ISO
4/ Function button
The following menus can be assigne d. [PHOTO STYLE]/[ASPECTRATIO]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/ [WHITE BALANCE]/[I.DYNAMIC]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.]
14 [Q.MENU ] bu tt on /Delete button 15 [DISPLAY] button 16 LCD monitor
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17 Stereo microphone
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18 Zoom lever 19 Shutter button 20 Motion pic t ur e bu tto n 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-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 reco rding motion pictures.
If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and th e power
supply is cut of f due t o a powe r out ag e or if the AC a dapt or is dis conn ecte d etc., the motion picture being recorded will not be recorded.
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AV OUT/DIGITAL
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Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
This documen t expresses the up , d ow n , l eft, and rig ht of the cursor butt on 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.
e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button
or Press 4
Rear Dial
There are 2 ways to operate the rea r di al, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.
Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
Pressing: Operation s t hat are the same as [M E N U /SET] button , such as deter m in e settings, etc., are per formed during the various settings.
Rear dial is described as follows in this Owner’s Manual.
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.
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 ad vised 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.
Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

The battery is not charg ed when the cam era is shipp ed. Charge the ba ttery
before use.
Charge the battery with the c harger indoors.
Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and
charging begins.
90°
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