PANASONIC DMW-FL360LE, DMW-FL360LPP User Manual

Operating Instructions

Manuel d’utilisation

Model No.

Modèle

FLASH

DMW-FL360L

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

Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser l’appareil et de le conserver pour consultation ultérieure.

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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

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: [e-mail]

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envoyez un courriel à : [e-mail]

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Operating Instructions

FLASH

Thank you for purchasing Panasonic product.

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

Contents
Information for Your Safety	..............2
Precautions......................................	6
Supplied Accessories ......................	6
Names of Parts................................	7
Control Panel...................................	7
Continuous Firing.............................	7
Preparing a Battery
(optional)..........................................	8
Loading Batteries.............................	8
Attaching to the Camera..................	8
Turning on the Flash........................	8
Shooting ..........................................	9
Flash Mode....................................	10
Button Functions............................	11

Wireless Flash Settings.................	12
Placing Wireless Flash Units.........	12
Fixing the Irradiation Angle ...........	13
Using the Wide Panel....................	13
Using the Catch Light Plate...........	13
Other Settings ...............................	13
Custom Settings............................	14
Camera without Communication
Functions ......................................	15
Slave Mode ...................................	16
Cautions for Use ...........................	16
Specifications ................................	16
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)........	18
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR CANADA) .................	21

Information for Your Safety

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.

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ENGLISH

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

≥Read and understand all instructions before using.

≥Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.

≥Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.

≥Do not operate if the appliance has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by qualified service personnel.

≥Let appliance cool completely before putting away.

≥To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids.

≥To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance, but take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is used subsequently.

≥The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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∫About the batteries

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.

•If rechargeable batteries are to be used, then rechargeable batteries manufactured by Panasonic are recommended.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

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 connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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.

Responsible Party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:

Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and

electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection

points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.

Disposing of this product correctly 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. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

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

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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Precautions

≥This is the external flash for the Panasonic digital cameras (mentioned as flash in the following). When this flash is used together with a digital camera that supports wireless mode, shooting with a wireless flash becomes possible. Available functions vary depending on the digital camera used. As for the corresponding digital cameras, please visit our web site. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

∫Handling the unit

≥Do not subject the unit to strong vibration or impact. Doing so may not only cause the unit to malfunction but also cause the flash head to break.

≥Sand and dirt may cause the unit to malfunction. When using the unit in an environment such as a beach, take steps to protect it from sand and dirt.

≥This unit is neither dust-proof nor splash-proof. If by any chance water droplets, etc. are splashed on the unit, wipe them off with a dry cloth. If the unit fails to function correctly, consult your dealer or Panasonic.

≥Read the operating instructions for your digital camera.

Supplied Accessories

[Inspection to be performed when you unpack the unit]

When removing the unit from its packing box, check that the main unit and the supplied accessories are there and also check their external appearance and functions to verify that they have not sustained any damage during distribution and transportation.

If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor before using the product. Product numbers correct as of October 2012. These may be subject to change.

1	2	1	Flash case
		2	Flash stand
		≥The batteries are optional.

VFC4916 VFB0243

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Names of Parts
			b
	a		c
			d

1 Wide panel	: [OK] button
2 Flash head	; Bounce unlock button
3 Wireless sensor	< [BACK LIGHT] button
4 AF assist lamp/LED light	= [ON/OFF] button
5 Flash sensor	> Lock lever
6 Catch light plate	? Dial
7 Control panel	a (2): Flash intensity adjustment button
8 [AUTO CHECK] lamp	b (3): [MODE] button
9 [TEST/CHARGE] button/lamp	c (1): LED light button
	d (4): [ZOOM] button

Control Panel

					1 FP firing	9 ISO sensitivity
					2 Flash mode	: RC mode group
					3 Guide number	; Aperture (F)
					(GN)	< RC mode
					4 Flash intensity	channel
					adjustment	= Temperature
					5 ZOOM value	warning
					6 FOUR THIRDS	> Distance units
					7 Zoom mode
					8 LED light

Continuous Firing

The flash may become hot when fired many times in succession, resulting in damage or malfunction. The flash should be fired no more than 10 times in succession at intervals of 2.5 seconds, after which it should be left unused for at least 10 minutes.

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Preparing a Battery (optional)

Choose from the below batteries:

≥LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries (x 4)

≥HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH) (x 4)

R6/AA Manganese dry batteries cannot be used.

The use of batteries made by Panasonic is recommended.

Loading Batteries

≥Use alkaline dry batteries or rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries.

1 Slide the battery cover to open it.

2 Insert the batteries with correct [r]/ [s] polarity.

3 Close the battery cover by sliding it back firmly as far as it will go.

Attaching to the Camera

Confirm that both the camera and flash are off. Attaching or removing the flash while either the flash or the camera is on may result in malfunction.

1Slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to that indicated by the [LOCK 1] icon (1).

2Slide the flash into the hot shoe until it clicks securely into place (2).

3Slide the lock lever to the [LOCK 1] position (3).

≥To remove the flash, slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to the [LOCK1] arrow and slide it from the shoe.

Turning on the Flash

Attach a flash to the camera, and then turn the camera on.

1 [AUTO CHECK] lamp

2 [TEST/CHARGE] lamp

3 Control panel

4 [ON/OFF] button

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Press the [ON/OFF] button.

≥The control panel display will turn on.

≥To turn the flash off, press the [ON/OFF] button again.

≥Replace the batteries if the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp does not light after:

30 seconds (Alkaline dry batteries)

10 seconds (Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries)

≥If the [TEST/CHARGE] lamp and [AUTO CHECK] lamp blink simultaneously, batteries are running low. Replace the batteries. Using a considerably exhausted battery may result in malfunction.

≥The flash will enter sleep mode whenever the camera enters sleep mode.

≥If no operations are performed for approximately 60 minutes, the flash will turn off automatically. Press the [ON/OFF] button to turn it on.

≥Oscillating sound may be output while charging the flash, but this is not malfunction.

Shooting

		1 Flash mode
		2 Lighting angle
		Displayed according to the focal length of the
		lens.

3 [AUTO CHECK] lamp

4 Light working range

1 Use camera controls to choose the flash mode.

See the camera operating instructions for details.

2 Choose a flash mode.

“Flash Mode” (P10)

•The camera and flash will exchange shooting information and the flash working range will be displayed in the control panel.

3Press the shutter button halfway.

•Flash range varies with camera settings (ISO sensitivity, aperture, and lens focal length).

4Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the

picture.

The unit emits light in proper exposure if [AUTO CHECK] lamp flashes for approximately 5 seconds.

≥When using a flash, flash light may be blocked by the lens body, lens hood, etc.

≥Use the wide panel to prevent overexposure at ranges of less than 1 m (3.3 feet) (P13).

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Flash Mode

Choose a flash mode according to your subject and shooting conditions.

1 Press the [MODE] (3) button.

2 Rotate the dial to select a flash mode.

•While [MANUAL] or [FP MANUAL] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button allows you to set the guide number. Press the [MODE] (3) again to turn back.

3 Press the [OK] button.

Control panel display

Control operation

The flash light intensity is controlled automatically

[

TTL AUTO]

according to the camera’s setup. The flash will be

adjusted based on the brightness taken through the

camera’s lens. Usually use this mode with a camera

with communication capability.

[

AUTO]

The flash will be adjusted based on the brightness

captured by flash sensor on the flash. If the camera

has communication capability, this mode can be

used only when the camera is an AUTO-compatible

Blinks:

model.

Out of flash working range

[

MANUAL]

In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the

guide number setting. The flash displays the

optimal range, which is calculated based on the

guide number and camera settings.

[

RC]

Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital

cameras that support wireless mode. (P12)

[

FP TTL AUTO]

FP firing. This mode allows you to use flash

photography even at shutter speeds faster than the

flash synchronization speed of the camera.

≥Maximum output is reduced, resulting in a smaller

flash working range. Flash working range also

[

FP MANUAL]

diminishes with shutter speed.

[FP TTL AUTO]: Flash level is set automatically.

[FP MANUAL]: The flash fires at the selected guide

number. The flash displays the optimal range,

which is calculated based on the guide number and

camera settings.

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Control panel display					Control operation
[				SL AUTO]	The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any
					flash fired by other units.
[			SL MANUAL]		[SL AUTO]: Flash level is set automatically.
					[SL MANUAL]: The flash fires at the selected guide
					number.

Button Functions

	Button		Function		Use
			Adjust flash level by up to w5 EV.	1 Press [
			This value is combined with		] (2) or [ZOOM]
	[	]	adjustments to flash	(4).
			compensation made using the	2 Rotate the dial to select the
			camera.	value, and then press the
	[ZOOM]		Adjust the lighting angle manually.	[OK] button.
			[M] appears in the display.
				1 Before shooting, set the
				LED light to [M].
				“Other Settings” (P13)
				2 Press [	] (1) to turn the
				LED light on. Press [ ] (1)
				again to turn the LED light
			Manually turn the LED light on or	off. To view the LED
	[	]		brightness setting, press
			off.
				and hold [	] (1) for 2
				seconds while the LED light
				is on.
				≥The flash and batteries may
				become warm if you keep the
				LED light on, but this is not a
				malfunction.

[TEST/ To fire a test flash, press the [TEST/CHARGE] button while the [TEST/ CHARGE] CHARGE] lamp is lit.

[BACK The control panel backlight lights for about 15 seconds.

LIGHT]

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Wireless Flash Settings

Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital cameras that support wireless mode. See the operating instructions of the digital camera for operation of the digital camera during wireless flash shooting.

1 Set the camera to wireless mode. 2 Set the flash to [RC] mode.

“Flash Mode” (P10)

•When [RC] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button

allows you to set a channel. Press the [MODE] (3) button again to turn back.

3 Use the flash to select the channel and group.

“Other Settings” (P13)

Set the camera and flash to the same channel.

Channel

	The camera can adjust flash settings separately for up to 3
Group	groups; choose the group to which the flash belongs.

The Firing mode, the flash adjustment, and the manual flash adjustment can be set for each group by operating the camera.

Placing Wireless Flash Units

Since the communication is performed with the flash emission of the camera, the flash positioning range varies with the camera. Refer to the camera operating instructions for details about the flash positioning range.

1 Attach the supplied stand.
• Slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to that
indicated by the [LOCK 1] icon (1) and slide the flash
onto the stand until it clicks securely into place (2).
• Slide the lock lever to the [LOCK 1] position to latch the
flash in place.

•To remove the flash, slide the latch in the direction opposite to the [LOCK 1] arrow and slide it from the stand.

2Position the flash with the wireless sensor (A) facing the camera.

Take a test shot after positioning.

≥We recommend using a single group of up to three remote flash units.

≥Flash may not fire due to the angle or distance between the camera and the object.

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Fixing the Irradiation Angle

Point the flash head at a wall or ceiling for bounce flash
photography. The area illuminated at ranges of 0.5 m
(1.6 feet) to 1.0 m (3.3 feet) will not be correct; point the	180º
flash down.

90º

7º

	Pressing the bounce unlock button, turn the	180º
	light-emitting section up/down and left/right.

Using the Wide Panel

Use the built-in wide panel for flash photography when the focal length of the lens is wider than 12 mm.

Slide out the wide panel and place it on the flash head.

≥The estimated range display changes when the wide panel is used.

≥The lighting angle can be set to 10 mm and 8 mm only. ≥Do not tilt the wide panel up.

≥The ZOOM display will blink if the lens has a focal length of 12 mm or more.

Using the Catch Light Plate

Reflecting the flash light allows you to shoot with the catch light effect, which reflects light in the models eyes.

Slide out the catch light plate.

Point the flash directly upward with the plate toward the subject.

Other Settings

The following options can be selected in the control panel.

1 Press the [OK] button.

An item will blink in the control panel.

2 Press 3/4/2/1 to highlight items.

3 Rotate the dial to select the setting, and then press [OK] button.

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	Option	Description
	MODE (flash mode)	P10
	(flash intensity adjustment)	P11
	ZOOM (lighting angle)	P11
		Choose whether the LED lights automatically
		or manually.
	(LED light)	[A]: Lights automatically as required.
		[M]: Lights when the LED light button is
		pressed.
		None: Does not light.
	GN (guide number)	Adjust flash level.
	ISO sensitivity	Adjust ISO sensitivity.
	Group	Choose a group for [RC] mode. (P12)
	Aperture	Adjust aperture.
	Channel	Choose a channel for [RC] mode. (P12)

Custom Settings

Customize settings for improved ease of use.

1 Press and hold the [OK] button for more than 2 seceonds.

The flash will enter custom settings mode.

2Press 3/4 to highlight items.

3Rotate the dial to change the highlighted item.

4Press and hold the [OK] button for more than 2 seconds to end the settings.

Control panel	Option	Description
	AF assist	[A]: Controlled by camera.
	lamp	[OFF]: Does not light.
	LED	[1/1] to [1/16]: Adjust LED brightness.
	brightness
	Slave	[ON]: Flash control display shows slave mode.
		[OFF]: Flash control display does not show
	flash
		slave mode.
	Flash	[ON]: Flash cable not used.
	cable	[OFF]: Flash cable used.
	Zoom	[ ]: Display values for FOUR THIRDS lenses.
		None: Display 35 mm film camera equivalent
	display
		values.

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Control panel		Option	Description
		Distance	[m]: Distances displayed in meters.
			[ft]: Distances displayed in feet.
		units
		Wide	[ON]: Flash detects position of wide panel.
			Lighting angle adjusted automatically.
		panel
			[OFF]: Flash does not detect wide panel
		detection
			position.
		Guide	[ON]: Flash output is shown as a guide number.
		number	[OFF]: Flash output is shown as a relative value.
		display
			[ON]: The ISO sensitivity and the aperture are
			adjusted to match the camera.
		Auto light	[OFF]: The ISO sensitivity and the aperture of
			the flash can be adjusted with the dial.
		sensing
			≥This can only be used for digital cameras with
			communication functions. (Only when the flash
			mode is set to [AUTO] or [SL AUTO] mode.)
			[25] to [3200]: Display the ISO sensitivity when
		Auto ISO	[AUTO] is selected as the flash mode for
		display	cameras that can not communicate with the
			flash unit.

∫Returning the custom settings to the default setting

Press and hold the [OK] button and [BACK LIGHT] button together for more than 2 seconds

The control panel will blink once when settings are reset. Display of the distance unit does not return to the default setting.

Camera without Communication Functions

∫AUTO

Set aperture and ISO sensitivity to the values selected with the camera.

1 Set the flash mode to [AUTO].

“Flash Mode” (P10)

• When [AUTO] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button allows you to set the aperture. Press the [MODE] (3)

button again to turn back.

2 Match the zoom position to the focal length of the lens.

“[ZOOM]” (P11)

3 Adjust aperture and ISO sensitivity.

“Other Settings” (P13)

If the selected values are out of the flash working range, [ISO] and [F] will blink in the display. The [AUTO CHECK] lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter is released to show that the flash has fired successfully.

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∫MANUAL

Choose the guide number.

1 Set the flash mode to [MANUAL].

“Flash Mode” (P10)

2 Match the zoom position to the focal length of the lens.

“[ZOOM]” (P11)

3 Set the guide number.

“Other Settings” (P13)

Slave Mode

The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any flash fired by other units.

1 Set the flash mode to [SL AUTO] or [SL MANUAL].

“Flash Mode” (P10) Adjust other flash settings as for [AUTO] or [MANUAL] mode.

“Camera without Communication Functions” (P15)

2 Position the flash.

Flash positioning method is same as the wireless mode. “Placing Wireless Flash Units” (P12) Refer to the camera operating instructions for details about the flash positioning range.

• Set the flash mode of the camera to the manual which does not fire the pre-flash. If the camera fires the preflash, the external flash synchronizes with the pre-flash of the camera, and cannot fire the flash light properly.

•The flash may fire in response to flash units used by other photographers.

Cautions for Use

∫About the unit

Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to the camera body.

∫About the batteries

Be sure to remove the batteries when you will not be using the unit for a long period of time.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power requirements: DC 6.0 V

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Batteries	LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries k 4/
recommended for use	HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries
	(Ni-MH)k 4
Charging time	Approx. 2.0 sec.: LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries
(from full flash until	Approx. 1.5 sec.: HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal
the [TEST/CHARGE]	hydride batteries
lamp lights)
Firing period	Approx. 1/20000 sec. to 1/500 sec.
	(Varies depending on the flash intensity; FP firing
	excluded.)
No. of flashes	Approx. 250 flashes: LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries
(with full flash)	Approx. 350 flashes: HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel
	metal hydride batteries (min. 1900 mAh type)
	(Differs depending on the photo taking conditions.)
AF assist lamp	Effective distance: approximately 1 m (3.3 feet) to 5 m
	(16 feet)
	(Differs depending on the digital camera and type of
	lens used)
Flash modes	TTL AUTO/AUTO/MANUAL/FP TTL AUTO/
	FP MANUAL/SL AUTO/SL MANUAL/RC
Guide number	36 (ISO100), 12 (ISO100: When the wide panel is used)
Lighting angle	Covers the angle of view of 12 to 42 mm lenses (35 mm
	film camera equivalent: 24 to 85 mm)
	(With wide panel: 8 mm lens, 35 mm film camera
	equivalent: 16 mm)
Dimensions	Approx. 62.0 mm (W)k104.0 mm (H)k98.0 mm (D)
	[2.441q (W)k4.095q (H)k3.858q(D)]
	(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (weight)	Approx. 376 g/0.829 lb (including batteries)
	Approx. 257 g/0.567 lb (main unit)
Operating temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity	10%RH to 80%RH (no condensation)

For the U.S.A.

Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

For CANADA

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca

Printed in China

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Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)

Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

	Product or Part Name	Parts	Labor
	Digital Camera Accessories	90 Days	90 Days
	Batteries (Non-rechargeable batteries are	10 Days	Not Applicable
	not warranted.)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to:

Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B

McAllen, TX 78503 [e-mail]

Online Repair Request

To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/repair.

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When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: [e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)

Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032

(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

As of October 2012

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

Digital Camera	One (1) year, parts and labour
Digital Camera Peripherals	One (1) year, parts and labour
Digital Camera Accessories	Ninety (90) days, parts and labour

This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

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Dry cell batteries, printer ink cartridge and paper are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

WARRANTY SERVICE

For product operation and information assistance, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649)

Fax # : [phone]

Email link: [e-mail]

For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original Dealer or our Customer Care Centre.

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Manuel d’utilisation	FRANÇAIS

FLASH

Merci d’avoir arrêté votre choix sur un produit Panasonic.

Il est recommandé de lire attentivement ce manuel avant d’utiliser l’appareil et de le conserver pour consultation ultérieure.

Table des matières
Précautions à prendre...................	23
Précautions ...................................	27
Accessoires fournis.......................	27
Noms des composants .................	28
Panneau de commande................	28
Déclenchement continu ................	28
Choix des piles (vendues
séparément)..................................	29
Mise en place des piles.................	29
Mise en place du flash ..................	29
Mise en marche du flash...............	29
Prises de vues ..............................	30
Modes du flash .............................	31
Fonctionnement des touches........	32
Paramétrages pour liaison sans
fil du flash......................................	33

Établissement de flashs avec
liaison sans fil................................	33
Réglage de l’angle de
rayonnement .................................	34
Utilisation du diffuseur à
grand-angulaire .............................	34
Utilisation de la plaque reflet .........	34
Autres paramétrages.....................	34
Paramétrages personnalisés.........	35
Appareil photo sans fonctions de
communication ..............................	37
Mode asservi.................................	38
Précautions d’utilisation.................	38
Spécifications ................................	39
Garantie limitée .............................	40

Précautions à prendre

ATTENTION!

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de dommage à l’appareil :

•N’installez pas ou ne placez pas cet appareil dans une bibliothèque, une armoire ou tout autre espace confiné. Assurez-vous que la ventilation de l’appareil est adéquate.

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IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

Lors de l’utilisation de votre équipement photographique, il convient d’observer certaines précautions de base, notamment :

≥Lisez attentivement toutes les instructions.

≥Ne laissez jamais un enfant utiliser l’équipement sans surveillance et faites preuve de la plus grande prudence lorsque l’équipement est utilisé à proximité d’enfants. Ne laissez jamais l’équipement sans surveillance.

≥Évitez de toucher les parties chaudes de l’appareil afin de prévenir des brûlures.

≥N’utilisez pas l’appareil s’il a été échappé ou subi un choc violent; faites-le examiner par un technicien qualifié avant de l’utiliser.

≥Laissez l’appareil refroidir avant de le ranger.

≥Afin de réduire le risque de chocs électriques, n’immergez pas l’appareil et ne l’exposez pas à des liquides.

≥Afin de prévenir les risques de chocs électriques, ne démontez pas l’appareil. Confiez toute réparation à un technicien qualifié. Un remontage impropre peut entraîner un risque de chocs électriques.

≥L’utilisation d’un accessoire autre que ceux recommandés par le fabricant peut entraîner des risques d’incendie, de chocs électriques ou de blessures.

CONSERVEZ CE MANUEL

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∫À propos des piles

ATTENTION

•Danger d’explosion si la pile n’est pas remplacée correctement. Remplacez-la uniquement par une pile du type recommandé par le fabricant.

•Suivez les instructions des autorités locales ou celles du détaillant pour jeter les piles usées.

•N’exposez pas la pile à la chaleur et tenez-la éloignée de toute flamme.

•Ne laissez pas la ou les piles dans un véhicule exposé au soleil avec vitres et portes fermées pendant une longue période de temps.

•Lors de l’utilisation de piles rechargeables, nous recommandons d’utiliser des piles rechargeables fabriquées par Panasonic.

CE QUI SUIT NE S’APPLIQUE QU’AU CANADA.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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-Si ce symbole apparaît-

Informations relatives à l’évacuation des déchets, destinées aux utilisateurs d’appareils électriques et électroniques (appareils ménagers domestiques)

Lorsque ce symbole figure sur les produits et/ou les documents qui les accompagnent, cela signifie que

les appareils électriques et électroniques ne doivent pas être jetés avec les ordures ménagères. Pour que ces produits subissent un traitement, une

récupération et un recyclage appropriés, envoyezles dans les points de collecte désignés, où ils peuvent être déposés gratuitement. Dans certains pays, il est possible de renvoyer les produits au revendeur local en cas d’achat d’un produit

équivalent.

En éliminant correctement ce produit, vous contribuerez à la conservation des ressources vitales et à la prévention des éventuels effets négatifs sur l’environnement et la santé humaine qui pourraient survenir dans le cas contraire.

Afin de connaître le point de collecte le plus proche, veuillez contacter vos autorités locales.

Des sanctions peuvent être appliquées en cas d’élimination incorrecte de ces déchets, conformément à la législation nationale.

Utilisateurs professionnels de l’Union européenne

Pour en savoir plus sur l’élimination des appareils électriques et électroniques, contactez votre revendeur ou fournisseur.

Informations sur l’évacuation des déchets dans les pays ne faisant pas partie de l’Union européenne

Ce symbole n’est reconnu que dans l’Union européenne.

Pour vous débarrasser de ce produit, veuillez contacter les autorités locales ou votre revendeur afin de connaître la procédure d’élimination à suivre.

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Précautions

≥Cet appareil est le flash externe conçu pour les appareils photo numériques Panasonic (désigné par le terme flash dans le présent manuel). Lorsque ce flash est utilisé de pair avec un appareil photo numérique prenant en charge une connexion sans fil, il est possible de commander le flash à distance. Les fonctionnalités disponibles varient selon le modèle d’appareil photo utilisé. Pour la liste des appareils photo compatibles, reportez-vous à notre site Web. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(en anglais seulement.)

∫À propos de la manipulation de l’élément

≥Ne soumettez pas l’élément à de fortes vibrations ou à des chocs. Cela pourrait entraîner un mauvais fonctionnement ou encore briser la tête du flash.

≥Le sable et la saleté peuvent causer le mauvais fonctionnement de l’élément. Si vous utilisez l’élément à la plage, prenez des mesures pour le protéger du sable et de la saleté.

≥Cet appareil n’est étanche ni à la poussière ni aux éclaboussures. Dans l’éventualité où de l’eau, etc. serait éclaboussé sur l’appareil, essuyez-le avec un linge sec. Si le fonctionnement l’appareil semble anormal, communiquez avec le revendeur ou avec Panasonic.

≥Veuillez lire également le manuel d’utilisation de votre appareil photo numérique.

Accessoires fournis

[Inspection à faire lors du désemballage]

En retirant l’appareil de son emballage, vérifiez la présence de l’appareil principal et de tous ses accessoires, et vérifiez également l’apparence externe ainsi que leur fonction afin de vous assurer qu’ils n’ont subi aucun dommage lors du transport ou de la livraison.

Si vous découvrez un problème, contactez votre vendeur avant d’utiliser le produit.

Les numéros de modèle sont à jour en date d’octobre 2012. Ils sont sujets à changements.

1

2

VFC4916 VFB0243

1Étui de transport pour le flash

2Support du flash

≥Les piles sont vendues séparément.

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Noms des composants
			b
	a		c
			d

1 Diffuseur grand-angulaire

2 Tête du flash

3 Capteur de signal de liaison sans fil

4Lampe d’assistance pour la mise au point automatique/Voyant à diode

5 Capteur du flash

6 Plaque reflet

7 Panneau de commande

8Voyant d’auto-vérification [AUTO CHECK]

9Touche/voyant d’essai/charge [TEST/ CHARGE]

:Touche [OK]

;Touche d’orientation du réflecteur <Touche de rétroéclairage

=Interrupteur [ON/OFF] >Levier de verrouillage ?Molette

a (2) : Touche de réglage de l’intensité du flash

b (3) : Touche de mode [MODE] c (1) : Touche de la lampe à DEL d (4) : Touche de zoom [ZOOM]

	Panneau de commande
					1 Déclenchement	9 Sensibilité ISO
					FP	: Groupe de mode
					2 Mode flash	de commande à
					3 Nombre-guide	distance
					(GN)	; Ouverture (F)
					4 Réglage de	< Canal du mode
					l’intensité du	de commande à
					flash	distance
					5 Valeur du ZOOM = Avertisseur de
					6 QUATRE TIERS	surchauffe
					7 Mode ZOOM	> Unités de
					8 Voyant à diode	mesure de la
						distance

Déclenchement continu

Il se peut que le flash devienne chaud après plusieurs déclenchements successifs, ce qui pourrait provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement. Le flash ne doit pas être déclenché plus de 10 fois en succession à des intervalles de 2,5 secondes, après quoi il devrait ne pas être utilisé pendant au moins 10 minutes.

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Choix des piles (vendues séparément)

Vous pouvez utiliser les types de piles suivants :

≥Piles alcalines sèches, LR6/AA (x 4)

≥Piles rechargeables HR6/AA au nickel-métal-hydrure (Ni-MH) (x 4)

Il n’est possible d’utiliser des piles R6/AA au manganèse.

L’utilisation de piles fabriquées par Panasonic est recommandée.

Mise en place des piles

≥Utilisez des piles alcalines ou des piles rechargeables au nickel-métal-hydrure.

1 Faites glisser le couvercle du logement des piles pour l’ouvrir.

2 Mettez les piles en place en prenant soin de respecter la polarité [r]/[s].

3Fermez le couvercle du logement

des piles en le faisant glisser fermement dans le sens de la flèche aussi loin que possible.

Mise en place du flash

Vérifiez que l’appareil photo et le flash sont hors marche. La mise en place ou le retrait du flash alors que l’appareil photo ou le flash est en marche peut provoquer des problèmes de fonctionnement.

1Glissez le levier de verrouillage dans la direction opposée à celle de l’icône de verrouillage [LOCK 1] (1).

2Glissez le flash dans la griffe porteaccessoires jusqu’à ce qu’il se bloque en position (2).

3Glissez le levier de verrouillage vers la position [LOCK 1] (3).

≥Pour retirer le flash, glissez le levier de verrouillage dans la direction opposée à celle de la flèche [LOCK1] et retirez le flash de la griffe porte-accessoires.

Mise en marche du flash

Mettez le flash en place sur l’appareil photo, puis mettez celui-ci en marche.

		1 Voyant d’auto-vérification [AUTO CHECK]
		2 Voyant d’essai/charge [TEST/CHARGE]
		3 Panneau de commande
		4 Interrupteur [ON/OFF]

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Appuyez sur l’interrupteur [ON/OFF].

≥L’affichage du panneau de commande est activé.

≥Pour mettre le flash hors marche, appuyez de nouveau sur l’interrupteur [ON/ OFF].

≥Remplacez les piles dans le cas où le voyant d’essai/charge [TEST/CHARGE] ne s’allumerait pas après :

30 secondes (avec des piles alcalines)

10secondes (avec des piles au nickel-métal-hydrure)

≥Les voyants [TEST/CHARGE] et [AUTO CHECK] qui clignotent simultanément indiquent que les piles sont faibles. Remplacez les piles. L’utilisation d’une pile faible peut entraîner des problèmes de fonctionnement.

≥Lorsque l’appareil photo passe en mode de veille, le flash fait de même.

≥Après un délai d’inactivité d’environ 60 minutes, le flash est automatiquement mis hors marche. Appuyez sur l’interrupteur [ON/OFF] pour le remettre en marche.

≥Un son oscillant peut être entendu durant la recharge du flash; cela n’est le signe d’aucune anomalie.

Prises de vues

	1 Mode flash
		2 Angle d’éclairage
		Affiché en fonction de la longueur focale de
		l’objectif.
		3 Voyant d’auto-vérification [AUTO CHECK]
		4 Distance de fonctionnement du flash

1 Choisissez le mode du flash au moyen des commandes de l’appareil photo.

Reportez-vous au manuel d’utilisation de l’appareil photo pour plus de détails.

2 Sélectionnez un mode de flash.

“Modes du flash” (P31)

•L’appareil photo et le flash s’échangent des informations sur la prise de vue et la portée du flash est affichée sur le panneau de commande.

3Appuyez sur le déclencheur à mi-course.

•La portée du flash varie selon les paramétrages de l’appareil photo (sensibilité ISO, ouverture et longueur focale de l’objectif).

4Appuyez sur le déclencheur à fond pour effectuer la prise de

vue.

L’élément se déclenche avec l’exposition appropriée lorsque le voyant [AUTO CHECK] clignote pendant environ 5 secondes.

≥Lors de l’utilisation du flash, prenez garde à ce que la lumière du flash ne soit pas bloquée par l’objectif, le parasoleil, etc.

≥Utilisez le diffuseur pour prévenir la surexposition à des distances inférieures à 1 m (3,3 pieds) (P34).

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