Panasonic DMW-MCTZ5E Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

Manuel d’utilisation

Bedienungsanleitung

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Istruzioni d’uso

使用說明書

使用说明书

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Marine Case
Boîtier marin

型号

Model No.

DMW-MCTZ5

防水盒

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the

instructions completely.

Avant de raccorder, régler ou utiliser l’appareil, il est recommandé de lire

attentivement le manuel d’utilisation.

Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Inbetriebnahme des

Gerätes vollständig durch.

Antes del uso, lea completamente estas instrucciones.

Leggere completamente queste istruzioni prima dell’uso.

使用前，請完整閱讀本說明書。

Перед пользованием прочтите, пожалуйста, эту инструкцию полностью.

EPP

使用前，请完整阅读本说明书。

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Contents

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Handling and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

What is the O-ring?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparation -Setting the O-ring- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preparation -Checking the Case is Waterproof- . . . . . 14

Preparation -Attaching the Digital Camera- . . . . . . . . 15

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tips for Taking Pictures in the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

After Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cleaning and Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Caution for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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ENGLISH

Before Use

≥ This Marine Case is designed for a Panasonic Digital Camera.

You can enjoy taking pictures underwater at depths up to 40 m/130 feet.

≥ In the case of water leakage due to insufficient care, Matsushita is in no

way liable for damage to any products (digital camera, batteries, card etc.)
inside this Case, photography costs or any other expenses.

≥ Matsushita also offers no compensation for accidents resulting in injury or

damage to property.

≥ Read the operating instructions for your digital camera.
≥ Before attaching the digital camera, submerge the case in water for

about 3 minutes or more to check that there is no water leakage.

∫ About handling this Case

≥ Use under the following conditions.

• Water depth: Up to 40 m/130 feet

• Ambient temperature: 0 °C

≥ Do not use the Case in water over 40 °C/104 °F. The heat may damage the Case or

cause water leakage.

≥ The Case is made of impact resistant polycarbonate however be careful when you

are using it. It can be easily scratched when taking pictures in rocky places etc. and
can be damaged by the impact if dropped etc. When travelling, pack the Case
carefully to prevent any direct impact if it is dropped etc. and do not leave the digital
camera in the Case. Only attach the digital camera to the case if you are
transporting it a short distance such as from the airport to the diving spot. (You
cannot reuse the material the Case was packed in at the time of purchase to
transport it.)

≥ When boarding a plane, the change in atmospheric pressure may cause the inside

of the Case to expand causing damage to the Case. Remove the O-ring before
boarding a plane.

≥ Do not leave the digital camera in the Case for a long period of time in a car, a

ship, exposed to direct sunlight etc. The Case is an airtight device so the
temperature inside the Case will become very high and the digital camera may
stop operating properly. Do not let the temperature inside the Case become
too high.

to

40 °C/32 °F

to

104 °F

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Before Use (continued)

∫ Using the Case in high or low temperatures

≥ If you open or close the Case where it is humid or hot and then move to a place that

is cold or dive underwater, condensation may appear inside the Case, the glass
surface may become cloudy and the digital camera may be damaged.

≥ If you suddenly move the Case from a cold place or cold water to a warm place, the

glass surface may become cloudy. Wait until the Case becomes close to the air
temperature before taking pictures.

∫ About preparation

≥ Do not open or close the Case where it may be splashed by water or sand may

get in it. We recommend opening or closing the Case indoors.

≥ Replace the battery, card etc. and attach the digital camera indoors where there is

little moisture.

≥ If you must open or close the Case at the diving spot to replace the battery or

the card, be sure to follow the steps below.

• Select a place where the Case will not be splashed by water and sand will not get
in it.

• Blow off any drops of water in the gap between the rear case and the front case
and on the buckle. Thoroughly wipe off any remaining drops of water with a dry
cloth.

• Thoroughly wipe off any drops of water on your body or hair.

• Be particularly careful about any water coming from the sleeves of your thermal
suit.

• Do not touch the digital camera if your hands are wet from sea water. Wet a towel
with fresh water and place it in a polyester bag beforehand. Use this towel to wipe
off any drops of water or sand on your hands or body.

≥ This Case does not absorb shock. If you place a heavy object on the Case or cause

shock to it, the digital camera may be damaged. Be careful when you are using the
case.

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Accessories

When you first open the package, check that the Case and all the
accessories are included and that there has been no damage to the
Case or any of the accessories during distribution or
transportation. If you find something unusual, consult your dealer
before using the Case.
Do not use any accessories except those specified below.

O-ring
VMG1798

Grease (for O-ring)
VZG0372

Weight (2) , Weights attachment screw
VXA8446

Diffuser
VYK2D90

Silica Gel (Desiccant)
(1 g /5 pieces)
VZG0371

Hand Strap
VFC4190

≥ You can remove this diffuser when not using it

Removing Attaching

.

Align with the mark on the back of the
case and attach.

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Handling and Care

≥ Do not place the Case where it may fall.

• If the Case falls on your head or foot, it will injure you and cause the Case to
malfunction.

≥ Never alter the Case.

• If water leaks into the digital camera because the Case was altered, the digital
camera may be damaged beyond repair.

• If you continue to use the digital camera after water has leaked into it, this may
cause a fire.

≥ Do not use the Case while scuba diving without proper training.

• You should only operate the Case while scuba diving if you have been properly
trained and certified for this sport.

≥ Never place the Case, grease, silica gel or O-ring within the reach of

infants.

• If any part of an infant’s body is caught in the Case, it may cause an injury.

• Infants may accidentally swallow the grease, silica gel or O-ring.

• Consult a doctor immediately if you think an infant may have swallowed the
grease, silica gel or O-ring.

≥ Do not hang the strap around your neck underwater.

• It may become wound around your neck causing suffocation or other serious
injuries.

≥ Thoroughly wash off any grease on your hands.

• Do not allow the grease on your hands to come into contact with your mouth or
eyes.

≥ If water leaks into the case, stop using it immediately.

• This may cause an electric shock, burning or a fire.

• Consult your dealer.

≥ If anything abnormal occurs while using the Case underwater, please

follow all necessary procedures and guidelines for decompressing
when you ascend.

• If you ascend too quickly, you may get caisson disease.

≥ If smoke or abnormal heat, smells or sounds come from the Case,

stop using it immediately.

• These may cause an electric shock, burning or fire.

• Remove the digital camera from the Case and then immediately remove the
battery from the digital camera.

• Consult your dealer.

≥ Be careful when opening the Case after water leakage.

• The leaked water may blow out or the rear case may flip.

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≥ Do not leave the Case where the temperature is high.

• The temperature inside the Case becomes very high particularly when it is
exposed to direct sunlight on a beach, a ship etc. or when it is left in an airtight car
in the summer. The heat may damage the Case or its inner parts.

• If a digital camera is attached to the Case, it may also be damaged.

• If you use the attached digital camera when the temperature inside the Case is
very high, it may cause leakage, short-circuiting or insulation failure resulting in
fire or malfunction.

≥ Do not handle the digital camera or the battery with wet hands.

• This may cause an electric shock or malfunction.

∫ When taking pictures with the flash

≥ When taking pictures with the flash, the corners of the picture may be vignetted or

the picture may not be lit evenly.

≥ When taking pictures with the flash, the available flash range is less underwater

than on land.

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Components

1. Zoom Lever

2. Strap Eyelet

(for attaching the supplied hand
strap and diffuser)

3. [E.ZOOM] button

4. Shutter Button

5. Camera ON/OFF Switch

6. Mode dial

7. Mounting shoe for INON
Inc., external strobe

¢1

8. Front Case

9. Diffuser (supplied)

10. Front Glass

11. [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch

12. Button operation section
(Read the operating
instructions of the digital
camera for details about

each button operation.

¢2

)

13. Rear Case

14. Buckle

15. Lock Release Lever

¢1 This is a mounting shoe dedicated for an external strobe manufactured by

INON Inc.
Please refer to INON Inc. regarding compatible strobe.
http://www.inon.co.jp/INON_WORLD_body.html

¢2 Depending on the digital camera being used, the

button indications on the marine case may be slightly different. Follow the but­ton indications on the digital camera for use.

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