Panasonic DMC-TZ61, DMC-TZ60 User Manual

Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-TZ60

DMC-TZ61

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.

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.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

EB

VQT5E64

M0114KZ0

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

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing.

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not remove covers.

• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.

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Product identification marking

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

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About the battery pack

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

• Do not heat or expose to flame.

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car 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 or incinerate.

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About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in

another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

• The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an
electrical outlet.

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Cautions for Use

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).

• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

• Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not
comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D-Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet)
long)

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 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 (supplied). 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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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE
products from our DoC server:
http://www.doc.panasonic.de
Contact to Authorized Representative:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre,
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3)
This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.

These symbols indicate separate collection
of waste electrical and electronic equipment
or waste batteries.
More detailed information is contained
in “Operating Instructions for advanced
features (PDF format)”.

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Contents

Information for Your Safety ....2

Before use ................................7

Standard accessories .............8

Names and Functions of

Main Parts ..............................10

Inserting and removing the

battery or SD memory card

(optional) ................................ 13

Charging the battery .............14

Setting the clock .................... 16

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

Taking pictures with

automatic settings

[Intelligent Auto] Mode .......... 19

Recording motion pictures ... 22

Using the control ring/

control dial ............................. 24

Registering preferred

functions to the

[Fn] button ..............................26

Taking pictures with the

composition determined

[Composition Guide] ............. 26

Viewing your pictures ........... 27

Deleting pictures ...................27

What you can do with the

®

Wi-Fi

function ....................... 28

GPS functions ........................ 30

Reading the Operating

Instructions (PDF format) ..... 31

Supplied software ..................32

Copying still pictures and

motion pictures ......................33

Troubleshooting ....................34

Specifications ........................ 36

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Before use

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Camera handling

Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure.

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The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.

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Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where
water can come into contact with the camera.
Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile

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substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).

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Condensation (When the lens, the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is fogged up)

Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of

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temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may make the lens,
the LCD monitor or the viewfinder dirty, cause mould, or damage the camera.
If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two hours

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before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature,
the fogging will clear naturally.

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Caring for your camera

Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power

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plug from the outlet.
Do not press the LCD monitor with excessive force.

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Do not press the lens with excessive force.

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Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the camera for a long

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period of time.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents,

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etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the
coating may peel off.
Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from

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the sun may cause it to malfunction.
Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.

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While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation

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such as picture writing, reading, deleting, or formatting), do not turn off the
camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (supplied).
The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to

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electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the
card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the

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camera only to ensure proper operation.

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Standard accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part
numbers are as of January 2014. These may be subject to change.

Battery pack

DMW-BCM13E

• Charge the battery
before use.

Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the text.

AC adaptor

VSK0775

Hand strap

VFC4297

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are
indicated as card in the text.

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

• Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) can
be used.
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB) / SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) /
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied
accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.

• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.

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

• SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM.
Download this software from the website and install it on your computer to
use. (→33)

USB connection cable

K1HY08YY0031

CD-ROM

VFF1256

• Software:
Use it to install the software on
your PC.

• Operating Instructions for
advanced features

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Optional Accessories

Battery pack DMW-BCM13

USB connection cable DMW-USBC1

AV cable DMW-AVC1

• Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

• For customers within the U.K.: 0844 844 3899

• For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333

• Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• For further support on your product, please visit our website:
www.panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K.

• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and
confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Excluding public holidays).

• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.

• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic U.K.

• It couldn’t be simpler!

• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of
finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

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(Top)

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15 16 17 19

(Bottom)

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1 Flash
2 Self-timer indicator/

AF Assist Lamp
3 Control ring
4 Lens barrel
5 Lens

• Do not touch the lens barrier.

6 Viewfinder (LVF)
7 Diopter adjustment dial

• Adjusts the focus in the viewfinder.

8 [LVF] button

• Use this to switch display between
viewfinder and LCD monitor.

9 LCD Monitor

10 Charging lamp (Red)/

®

connection lamp (Blue)/

Wi-Fi
GPS status indicator (Green)

• The colour of the lamp differs
depending on the function.

11 Strap eyelet

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

12 [HDMI] socket

• Do not connect any other cables
except the HDMI micro cable. Doing
so may cause malfunction.

13 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

• This socket is also used when
charging the battery.

14 Speaker
15 Microphones
16 Mode dial

• Use this to select the recording mode.

17 Shutter button
18 Zoom lever

19 Motion picture button
20 Camera [ON/OFF] button
21 Tripod mount

• Do not attach to a tripod with a

5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or longer screw.
Doing so may damage this unit.

• If you are not holding the camera,
for example when using self-timer
recording or remote recording, the
camera could tilt when the lens barrel
extends during zooming, so make
sure to secure the camera in place
with a tripod or by other means.

• It may not be possible to attach
certain types of tripods properly.

22 Card/Battery door
23 Release lever
24 [Wi-Fi] antenna
25 GPS antenna
26 NFC antenna
27 [Wi-Fi] button
28 Playback button

• Use this to select the recording mode
or playback mode.

29 [MENU/SET] button
30 [Q.MENU/ ] / [ ] button

• You can display the Quick Menu and
erase pictures.

31 [DISP.] button

• Use this to change display.

32 Control dial

• Turn the dial to select setting items
and change setting values.

33 [Fn] button
34 Cursor button

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

[MENU/SET] button / Cursor button

[MENU/SET] button

• Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc.

Cursor button

• This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for
other functions.

• In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by

You can perform the following operations while recording.

[ ] button ( )

• Exposure Compensation

- Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too
bright.

[ ] button ( )

• Flash

[ ] button ( )

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• Burst

- A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully.

• Auto Bracket

- Records 3 pictures in continuous succession while exposure is changed automatically.

• Self-timer

- This is effective for preventing jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-

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To cancel the setting, select [ ] or [ ].

[ ] button ( )

• Macro recording

- When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ([

• Manual Focus

- Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is

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After exposure adjustment, the adjustment value is set as the standard.

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timer to 2 seconds.

pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (0.098 feet)
for max. Wide).

difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus.

]) enables you to take

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Inserting and removing the battery or
SD memory card (optional)

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Slide the release lever ( ) to the
[OPEN] position and open the card/
battery door

Insert the battery and card, making sure
that their orientation is correct

• Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and
check that it is locked by lever (

• Card: Insert the card all the way firmly until it

clicks. Do not touch the terminals on the
back of the card.

Close the door

Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.

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To remove

• To remove battery:

Move lever in direction of
arrow.

Lever

Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCM13E).

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If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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We recommend using a Panasonic card.

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).

• To remove card:

Push the card until it clicks, then pull
the card out.

Press Pull out

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Charging the battery

• The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13E.

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the
battery before use.

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to
the AC adaptor (supplied) (

USB connection cable
(supplied)

When charging the camera, connect the USB connection cable
(supplied) to the [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (gold terminal).
Connecting the cable to a wrong terminal may cause malfunction.

[AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket

• Place the camera in an upright position, and
find the gold terminal at the bottom.

• Insert the USB connection cable so that its [ ] mark will face the [ ]
mark side of the camera.

• Always check the direction of the pins and hold the plug straight to insert
or remove it. (If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the pins could
become deformed and cause faulty operation.) Also, do not insert into the
wrong socket. Doing so may cause damage to this unit.

) or a PC ( )

To the electrical outlet

Computer
Getting ready:
Turn on the computer.

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Charging lamp (Red)
On: Charging in progress
Off: Charging stops

(After charging stops, disconnect the camera
from the electrical outlet or your computer.)

Flashing: Charging error

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Notes on charging time

When using the AC adaptor (supplied)

Charging time Approx. 170 min

The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high

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or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The

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camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery.

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Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of

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the power plug or near the batteries.

Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature.

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(Recommended temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 °F), Recommended
humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH)
Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the

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battery for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove
the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
If you try to recharge the battery when it is already fully charged, the charging

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lamp will light for approximately 15 seconds.

When using the AC adaptor (supplied), observe the following points as improper
connections may cause malfunctions.

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a

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genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

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Do not use the AC adaptor (supplied) or the USB connection cable (supplied)

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with other devices.

(For instructions on correcting the problem,
refer to “Troubleshooting” (→34).)

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Setting the clock

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied).

Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( )

Press [MENU/SET] ( )

Press to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute, display order or time
display format), and press to set

• To cancel → Press [Q.MENU/ ] button.

Press [MENU/SET] to set

Confirm the setting and press [MENU/SET]

• To return to the previous screen, press [Q.MENU/ ] button.

Press to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET] if automatically
correcting time of day using the GPS function

• [GPS Setting] is set to [ON]

• To manually set date and time → Select [No], and press [MENU/SET].

When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press
[MENU/SET]

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(Continued on the next page)

Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET]

City or area name

Difference from GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

• If the time zone of your current location is different from that of [Home],
[World Time] is set to [Destination]. ([
time and date on the screen)

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Changing time settings

Select [Clock Set] from [Setup] menu, perform
Please see the next page on how to set the menu.

Current time

] will be displayed next to the

and .

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Setting the menu

Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus.

Example: Setting [AF Mode] from [

] to [ ] in the [Program AE] Mode

Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu

Press or turn the control dial
to select the [Rec] menu, and press
[MENU/SET]

Press or turn the control dial to
select [AF Mode], and press
[MENU/SET]

• Depending on the item, its setting may not
appear or it may be displayed in a different
way.

Press or turn the control dial to
select [ ], and press [MENU/SET]

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button several
times to close the menu

• In recording mode, the menu screen can
also be exited by pressing the shutter button
halfway.

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Menu types

• [Rec]

• [Setup]

• [Playback]

• [Motion Picture]

• [Wi-Fi]

• [GPS]

• [Playback Mode]

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Taking pictures with automatic settings
[Intelligent Auto] Mode

This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or
beginners as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording
environment.

Set mode dial to [ ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode)

Align the mode dial correctly to
the mode that you want to use.

Take a picture

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Automatic Scene Detection

Press halfway

(press lightly to focus)

Press fully

(press the button all the

way to record)

Camera reads scene when pointed at subject, and makes optimum settings
automatically.

[i-Portrait]

[i-Baby]

[i-Scenery] [i-Night Scenery]

[i-Sunset] [i-Handheld Night Shot]

[i-Macro] [i-Food]

When scene does not correspond to any of the above

[i-Night Portrait]
(Only when [

] is selected)

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Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode

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Recording modes

[Intelligent Auto] Mode

Take pictures with automatic settings.

You can switch to the [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode on the menu to adjust the
brightness and colour settings to your liking.

[Program AE] Mode

Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings.

[Aperture-Priority] Mode

Determine aperture, then record pictures.

[Shutter-Priority] Mode

Determine shutter speed, then record pictures.

[Manual Exposure] Mode

Determine aperture and shutter speed, then record pictures.

[Custom] Mode

Record pictures using pre-registered settings.

[Panorama Shot] Mode

Record panorama pictures.

[Scene Mode]

This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.

[Creative Control] Mode

Take pictures by selecting your preferred picture effect.

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Holding the camera

Do not block the flash or the lamp.
Do not look at it from close range.

To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to

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your body while standing with your feet slightly apart.
Do not touch the lens.

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AF Assist LampFlash

Hand strap

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Zoom types

You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom.

Capture a wider area

(wide-angle)

• Optical Zoom

Zooming in up to 30x is possible if pictures without [
by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu.

Enlarge the subject
(telephoto)

] have been selected

• Extra optical zoom

Zooming in up to 71.7x is possible when pictures with [

] have been

selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu.

• [i.Zoom]

Increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with
limited deterioration of picture quality. Set the [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to
[ON].

• [Digital Zoom]

Zoom 4x further than Optical/Extra optical zoom. Note that, with Digital
Zoom, enlarging will decrease picture quality. Set the [Digital Zoom] in the
[Rec] menu to [ON].

• [Step Zoom]

Each time the control ring/control dial is operated, the zoom stops at the
position for one of the preset focal lengths.

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Menu convenient for taking pictures

• [Picture Size]
Recording capacity guidelines (still pictures)

Save location 18M 5M 0.3M

Built-in Memory 1 3 69

Card (2 GB) 270 650 10050

(When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [ ] and [Quality] is set to [ ])

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Recording motion pictures

You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo).

• You can record motion pictures fitting each recording mode.

• Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

Press the motion picture button ( ) to
start recording

Do not block the microphones ( ) when recording

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motion pictures.
You can also use zoom while recording motion

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pictures.

• The zoom speed will be slower than normal.

• The operating sounds of the zoom lever or
control ring/control dial may be recorded in
some cases.

Still pictures can be taken during motion picture

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recording.

Press the motion picture button ( ) again to end recording

About recording time

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• You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes
59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD/25p]
creates larger files, the recording time for such motion pictures will be
shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.)

• You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to 29 minutes
59 seconds.

Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.

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• [Panorama Shot] Mode

• [3D Photo Mode] ([Scene Mode])

• [Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] ([Creative Control] Mode)

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About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
The recording format for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Format] of
the [Motion Picture] menu.

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About the recording quality setting

The recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Quality] of
the [Motion Picture] menu.

[AVCHD] in [Rec Format]

Item Picture size fps Bit rate

[FHD/50p]/

[FHD/50p]
[FHD/50i]/
[FHD/50i]
[HD/50p]/
[HD/50p]

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1920×1080 50p Approx. 28 Mbps

1920×1080 50i Approx. 17 Mbps

1280×720 50p Approx. 17 Mbps

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AVCHD Progressive

• Select picture quality settings with the [ ] to record location information
and place name information.

[MP4] in [Rec Format]

Item Picture size fps Bit rate

[FHD/25p] 1920×1080 25p Approx. 20 Mbps
[HD/25p] 1280×720 25p Approx. 10 Mbps
[VGA/25p] 640×480 25p Approx. 4 Mbps

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About motion picture icon

[Rec Format]
Picture size

If the surrounding temperature is high, or a motion picture is recorded

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continuously, [
through to protect the camera.

If Extra optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button, these

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settings will be cleared, and the recordable area will be changed significantly.

50i

] is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway

Location information/Place name log
fps

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Using the control ring/control dial

You can use the control ring/control dial to perform frequently used operations
and settings directly.

Control ring

Control dial

Items that can be set by the control ring/control dial vary depending on recording
modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings.

Recording mode

1

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When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment.

2

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Press to switch between aperture adjustment and shutter speed adjustment.

Control ring

Aperture adjustment

Setting

1

∗

Step Zoom (→21)

Programme Shift

Aperture adjustment

Shutter speed adjustment

Picture effects change

Scene change

Picture effects change

Control dial

Shutter speed adjustment

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2

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To change the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial

Changes the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial.

Press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [Ring/Dial Set] and press [MENU/SET]
Press to select [ ] (control ring) or [ ] (control dial), and then press
[MENU/SET]
Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]
The following settings can be assigned

• [Default Control] • [Zoom] • [Step Zoom]

• [Exposure Comp.] • [Aspect Ratio] • [Sensitivity]

• [White Balance] • [Not Set] (control ring only)

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button several times
The assigned function setting applies to all the recording modes. However,

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the assigned function may not operate when combined with certain
recording mode.

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Using Quick menu

During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them.

Press [Q.MENU/ ] button
Press to select menu items

• The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on
the recording mode.

Turn the control ring or control dial to change the setting
Press [MENU/SET]

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Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button

It is set to [Composition Guide] at the time of purchase.

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select [Fn Button Set] and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select the function to register and press
[MENU/SET]

Taking pictures with the composition determined
[Composition Guide]

Press [Fn] button

• If the setting of the [Fn] button has been changed, select [Composition
Guide] in the [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET].

Press to select the guideline to display and press
[MENU/SET]

• Explanations and examples of the composition will be displayed in turn
when you press the [DISP.] button.

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Guidelines (Examples)

[Rule of Thirds Offset] [Diagonal lines] [Radiation]

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Viewing your pictures

Press the Playback button ( )

• By holding down the Playback button while
the camera is off, you can turn the camera
on in playback mode.

Press or turn the control dial to select the picture to be
displayed

Folder/File number Picture number/

• To play back a motion picture, select a picture with the motion picture
icon, and press

.

Total pictures

Location name information
and latitude & longitude
information are provided

Deleting pictures

Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.

Press [ ] button ( ) to delete the
displayed picture

Press to select [Yes] and then
press [MENU/SET] ( )

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What you can do with the Wi-Fi® function

■

Using a smartphone/tablet as a camera remote control

By installing the “Panasonic Image App” on your smartphone/tablet, you can
operate the camera remotely and use the smartphone/tablet to record and
play back. In addition, you can copy pictures in the camera to the smartphone/
tablet.

• For information on installing “Panasonic Image App” and basic operations
on the smartphone/tablet, refer to “Wi-Fi

■

Sending pictures to Wi-Fi compatible equipment

You can select pictures on your camera and transfer them to a TV, printer, AV
equipment, PC, etc.

■

Transferring pictures automatically [Smart Transfer]

Transfer recorded images to a PC, an AV device or a Cloud Folder
automatically.

®

Quick Guide”.

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Using WEB services

Through “LUMIX CLUB”, you can send still pictures and motion pictures
to social networking services, etc. To upload recorded pictures to a social
networking service right away, we recommend that you first send the pictures
to your smartphone/tablet and then upload them from your smartphone/tablet.

WEB services

LUMIX CLUB

Wireless access point

■

LUMIX CLUB

If you register this unit to the “LUMIX CLUB”, you can synchronise images
between the devices you are using, or transfer these images to WEB
services.
For details, refer to the “LUMIX CLUB” site.
http://lumixclub.panasonic.net/eng/c/

Cloud synchronization
services

Please refer to “Operating Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)” for details.

• When sending images on a mobile network, high packet communication fees
may be incurred depending on the details of your contract.

• The camera uses WPA and WPA2 security.

Hereafter, this manual uses the term “smartphone” for both smartphones and

●

tablets unless it is particularly distinguishing between them.

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GPS functions

Before using the camera, be sure to read “User Licence Agreement for
Location Name Data” (Operating Instructions for advanced features).

This camera can record the location information of a place where a picture was
taken on the pictures. The camera can also automatically adjust the time.

Using the GPS function to execute positioning

Press [MENU/SET]

Press to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select [GPS Setting] and press [MENU/SET]

Press to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]

• A message appears on the screen. After confirming the message, press
[MENU/SET].

■

About the GPS function

• Information measured with this unit is simply a rough estimate. Please do
not use for professional applications.

• Positioning can be executed faster using GPS assist data.

■

When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera
is turned off

• Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters.
During takeoff and landing of airplanes or in other restricted areas, set
[Airplane Mode] to [ON] and turn off the camera.

• When [GPS Setting] is [ON] and [Airplane Mode] is [OFF], power will drain
from the battery even if the camera is turned OFF.

■

When using in another country

• The GPS function may not work in China or in the border regions of
countries neighbouring China. (Current as of January 2014)
Some countries or regions may regulate the use of GPS or related technology.

•

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Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)

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.

■

For Windows

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied)

Click the [Operating Instructions]

Select the desired language and
then click [Operating Instructions]
to install

To return to the install menu.

Double-click the “Operating
Instructions” shortcut icon on the
desktop

■

When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later
to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).

• You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use
with your OS from the following website.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/

■

For Mac

Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied)
Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with
the desired language inside the folder
Double click the PDF file to open it

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Supplied software

The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software.
Install the software on your computer to use.
For details about operating environment and usage, please read “Operating
Instructions for advanced features” (PDF format) or the manuals for each
software.

• PHOTOfunSTUDIO / LoiLoScope are not compatible with Mac.

PHOTOfunSTUDIO

9.3 PE

LoiLoScope (30-day
full-trial version)

Installing supplied software

Preparations:

• Check your PC’s specifications and operating environment for each software.

• Before inserting the CD-ROM (supplied), close all running applications.

■

For Windows

Insert the supplied CD-ROM with the supplied software

When the install menu appears, click [Applications]

Click [Recommended Installation]

• Continue the installation procedure following the instructions displayed on
the screen.

The software compatible with your PC will be installed.

●

Pictures can be captured to a PC, and can be viewed, organised,
printed, etc. Also, still pictures can be corrected and motion
pictures can be edited.

• Compatible OS: Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP

You can edit motion pictures easily. This will only install a shortcut
to the trial version download site.
For details about using LoiLoScope, please download and see the
manual from the following site.
http://loilo.tv/product/20/

• Compatible OS: Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP

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Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE

This software develops and edits RAW file pictures. Edited pictures can be
saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc.
Download SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE from the following site and install it on
your computer to use. (This software is not provided on the supplied CD-ROM.)
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/

• Compatible OS: Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP

• For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE, refer to the
“Help” or the Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website.

To download the software, the PC must be connected to the Internet.

●

It may take time to download the software in some communication

●

environments.

Mac OS X (10.5 - 10.9)

Copying still pictures and motion pictures

Turn on the camera and the PC, and connect them using the
USB connection cable (supplied)

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or
a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction.

Press on the camera to select [PC], and press [MENU/SET]

Copy pictures to your computer

For Windows

●

Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
For Mac

●

Copy the picture files contained in the “DCIM” folder (except for AVCHD
motion pictures).

Cancel the connection and disconnect the USB connection
cable

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Troubleshooting

First, try out the following procedures.

If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve
the issue.

The charging lamp blinks.

Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature.

●

→ Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place

where ambient temperature is 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (temperature
conditions also apply to the battery itself).

Charging is not possible if the power supply capacity of the computer is low.

●

The lower right portion of recorded pictures appears dark or the colour is unnatural.

Your finger is blocking the flash.

●

→ Make sure you are holding the camera correctly. (→20)

Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED
lighting fixture.

This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This

●

is not a malfunction.

I would like to upload recorded pictures to a social networking service right after
taking them. How can I do that?

We recommend sending the pictures to your smartphone and uploading them from the

●

smartphone.

I am having a problem connecting to my Windows 8 PC. The user name and
password are not recognised.

Depending on the OS version, on Windows 8, for example, there are two types of user

●

account (local account/Microsoft account). Be sure to use the user name and password
for the local account. If you haven’t set up a local account, please create one.

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The Wi-Fi connection is not recognising my PC.

By default, the Wi-Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of “WORKGROUP”.

●

If the name of the workgroup has been changed, it will not be recognised. Select [PC
Connection] then [Change Workgroup Name] in the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu to change the
workgroup name to match that of your PC.

The GPS status indicator lights up while the camera is turned off.

[GPS Setting] is [ON].

●

→ Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. In airplane

cabins (during takeoff and landing) or in other restricted areas, set [Airplane Mode] to
[ON], and then turn off the camera.

Positioning takes time.

When using the camera for the first time or after not using it for a while, positioning may

●

take several minutes.
Positioning usually takes less than two minutes, but because the positions of the

●

GPS satellites change, it may take longer depending on the recording location and
environment.

→ Positioning can be executed faster when you download GPS assist data to the camera

using the “GPS Assist Tool”.

Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals from

●

the GPS satellites.

The location name information is different from the recording location.

Immediately after the camera is turned on or when the GPS icon is something other than

●

], the location name information that is recorded in the camera may vary significantly

[
from the current position.
When [ ] is displayed for the location name information, the information can be

●

changed to a different candidate before starting to record. You can edit a place name or
landmark name recorded in a picture.

Please refer to “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF
format)” for details.

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Specifications

Digital Camera: Information for your safety

Power Source DC 5 V

Power
Consumption

Camera effective
pixels

Image sensor 1/2.3″ MOS sensor,

Lens Optical 30x zoom

Image Stabiliser Optical method

Focus range

AF 50 cm (1.6 feet) (Max. Wide) /

AF Macro /
Intelligent Auto /
Motion picture /
MF

Scene Mode The focus ranges listed above may vary depending on

Shutter system Electronic shutter + Mechanical shutter

Shutter speed 4 seconds to 1/2000th of a second

Minimum
Illumination

1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)

1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)

18,100,000 pixels

total pixel number 18,900,000 pixels
Primary colour filter

f=4.3 mm to 129.0 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 720 mm) /
Max. Wide: F3.3 to F8.0
Max. Tele: F6.4 to F8.0

200 cm (6.6 feet) (Max. Tele) to

3 cm (0.098 feet) (Max. Wide) /
200 cm (6.6 feet) (Max. Tele) to

the selected Scene Mode.

[Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds

Approx. 10 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter
speed is 1/25th of a second)

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Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P) / Aperture-priority AE (A) /

Shutter-priority AE (S) / Manual exposure (M)

Metering Mode [Multi Metering] / [Center Weighted] / [Spot]

LCD monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 921,600 dots)

Viewfinder Colour LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 200,000 dots)

(with diopter adjustment -4 to +4 diopter)

Microphones Stereo

Speaker Monaural

Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 12 MB)

SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card /
SDXC Memory Card

Recording file
format

Still picture RAW / JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File

system, based on Exif 2.3 standard /
DPOF corresponding) / MPO

Motion pictures AVCHD / MP4

®

Audio compression
format

AVCHD: Dolby
MP4: AAC (2 ch)

Digital (2 ch)

Interface

Digital USB 2.0 (High Speed)

Data from the PC can not be written to the camera
using the USB connection cable.

Analogue video NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu)

Audio Audio line output (Monaural)

Terminal HDMI: MicroHDMI Type D

AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)

Dimensions Approx. 110.6 mm (W) x 64.3 mm (H) x 34.4 mm (D)

[4.35″ (W) x 2.53″ (H) x 1.35″ (D)]
(excluding the projection part)

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Specifications

Mass With card and battery: Approx. 240 (0.529 lb)

Operating
temperature

Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH

Wi-Fi

Compliance
standard

Frequency range
used
(central frequency)

Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA™ / WPA2™

Access method Infrastructure mode

NFC

Compliance
standard

AC adaptor
(Panasonic VSK0775): Information for your safety

Input ~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A

Output

Battery pack (lithium-ion)
(Panasonic DMW-BCM13E): Information for your safety

Voltage / capacity 3.6 V / 1250 mAh

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Excluding card and battery: Approx. 214

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

IEEE 802.11b/g/n
(standard wireless LAN protocol)

2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1ch to 11ch)

ISO / IEC 18092 NFC-F (Passive Mode)

5 V, 800 mA

(0.472 lb)

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• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.

• HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

• “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• “Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “Wi-Fi Direct”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks
or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks,
or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a
registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.

• Other names, company names, and product names mentioned in these
instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies
concerned.

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Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation

Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

© Panasonic Corporation 2014

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