Panasonic DMW-MCTZ5E Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions Manuel d’utilisation Bedienungsanleitung Instrucciones de funcionamiento Istruzioni d’uso

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Model No.

Marine Case

Boîtier marin

DMW-MCTZ5

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.

Перед пользованием прочтите, пожалуйста, эту инструкцию полностью.

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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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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 to 40 °C/32 °F to 104 °F

≥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.

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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 thatthe Case and all the accessoriesareincludedandthatthere hasbeennodamageto 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	Silica Gel (Desiccant)
VMG1798	(1 g /5 pieces)
	VZG0371
Grease (for O-ring)	Hand Strap
VZG0372	VFC4190
Weight (2) , Weights attachment screw
VXA8446

Diffuser

VYK2D90

≥ 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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