Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DC-FZ10002 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (→85) DVQX1795ZA M0319KZ0...
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.
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“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D - Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long) • Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RS2: optional). • Do not use the Stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
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• To clean your camera, remove the battery, the DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional) or a card, or disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. • Do not press the monitor with excessive force. •...
Contents ■ ■ Information for Your Safety ....2 Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically Preparations/Basics (Bracket Recording) ......45 ■ ■ Taking pictures with flash ....47 Before use ........... 6 ■ ■ Recording Motion Picture/ Standard accessories ......7 ■...
Preparations/Basics Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording.
Preparations/Basics Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of February 2019. These may be subject to change. Battery pack Hot shoe cover DMW-BLC12E SKF0106K (This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase.) •...
DMW-SSTG9 The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. When using an AC adaptor (optional), use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
• Operation of the cards listed on the left has been SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB – 128 GB confirmed with Panasonic brand card. ■ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class.
Preparations/Basics Quick Start Guide Attaching the Lens Cap Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. • Do not hang or swing around the camera with the lens cap string. • Make sure to detach the lens cap when turning this unit on. •...
Preparations/Basics Attaching the Lens Hood • Do not hold the lens hood in such a way that it will be bent. • Make sure that the camera is turned off. • Be sure to close the flash beforehand. Align the mounting mark on the lens hood a little above the mounting mark on the tip of the lens Mounting mark on the tip of the lens Mounting mark on the lens hood...
Press the centre of the card. Press Pull out ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12E). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ● Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the monitor to clear before removing the card or battery.
Preparations/Basics Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLC12E. • We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) (same for the battery temperature). Insert the battery into the camera.
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Preparations/Basics Charging from the power outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. Charging from a computer Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). ■...
Preparations/Basics Opening the Monitor Place your finger in the cleft on the right side of the monitor and open the monitor toward the left side (maximum 180°) It can be rotated 180° to the direction of the lens Return the monitor to its original position ●...
Preparations/Basics [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) Press [LVF] ( ) button Automatic switching between Viewfinder display Monitor display viewfinder and monitor ■ Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor The eye sensor ( ) automatically switches the display to viewfinder when your eye or an object moves close to the viewfinder.
Preparations/Basics ■ Free angle shooting The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor. Taking pictures at high angle Taking pictures at low angle Shutter button (Taking pictures) Set mode dial to [ •...
Preparations/Basics Basic operations Zoom lever (Use zoom) Zoom lever Control ring Move the zoom lever Turn the control ring ← → Capture a Capture a Enlarge the Enlarge the wider area wider area subject subject (wide- (wide-angle) (telephoto) (telephoto) angle) ...
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Preparations/Basics Mode dial (Select the recording mode) Set to the desired recording mode • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (→28) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (→28) Programme AE Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Determine aperture, then take pictures.
Preparations/Basics Control ring You can use the control ring to change the settings for recording. Mode dial Control ring Step Zoom Picture effects change Step Zoom When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to focus adjustment. ●...
Preparations/Basics Cursor button / [MENU/SET] button (Selecting/setting items) Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • These operating instructions express the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button [DISP.] button (Switching the display information) Press [DISP.] button to switch the display During recording...
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Preparations/Basics ■ ] Monitor style display layout (Example of monitor style display) With information Without information With information Without information level gauge level gauge Monitor recording Turned off information screen This screen is displayed only when [Monitor Info. Disp.] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu is set to [ON].
Preparations/Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Drag To touch and slide your finger across the touch screen. Pinch (spread/pinch) On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out. Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function Touch [ Touch an icon...
Preparations/Basics Setting the menu Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Switch the menu type Press Press to select a tab such as [ • You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial. Press [MENU/SET] ■...
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Preparations/Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording. Press [Q.MENU] button Rotate the front dial to select a menu item Rotate the rear dial to select the setting Press [Q.MENU] button to close the Quick menu Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (Function buttons)
Recording Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment. Set mode dial to [ • At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
Recording Taking pictures with customised colouring, blurriness of the background and brightness Recording mode: ■ Setting colouring Press [ ] button ( ) to display the setting screen Rotate the rear dial to adjust colour • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. ■...
Recording Taking pictures with Auto Focus Recording mode: Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC] • It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set. Settings The movement of the subject and the scene [AFS]...
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Recording Switching [AF Mode] Recording mode: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Press [ ] button ( ) Press to select Auto Focus mode and press [MENU/SET] Settings: [ ] (Face/Eye Detection) / [ ] (Tracking) / [ ] (49-area-focusing) /...
Recording Taking pictures with Manual Focus Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. Set the focus mode lever to [MF] Press [ ] button ( Press...
Recording Focus, Brightness (Exposure) and Colour tone Settings Taking pictures by locking the focus and/or exposure (AF/AE Lock) Recording mode: You can use the AF/AE Lock function to fix the focus and exposure in advance and change the composition of the picture when recording. This function is convenient when you want to focus on the edge of the screen or when your subject is back-lit.
Recording Setting the ISO Sensitivity Recording mode: Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting). Press [ ] button ( ) Select the ISO sensitivity by rotating the rear or front dial ISO sensitivity • You can change the setting content on the ISO sensitivity screen from [ISO Displayed Setting] in the [Custom] ([Operation]) menu.
Recording Adjusting the White Balance Recording mode: This item adjusts to the colour of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source. Press [ ] button ( ) Rotate the rear or front dial to select the White Balance Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source.
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Recording ■ Performing White Balance fine adjustments White Balance settings can be individually fine-tuned if colours still do not appear as anticipated. In step of “Adjusting the White Balance” (→35), select the White Balance and press to perform White Balance fine adjustments •...
Recording Selecting a Drive Mode ([Burst] / [Self Timer]) Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button. Rotating the drive mode dial [Single] When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is recorded. The pictures are recorded in succession while the shutter button is [Burst] pressed.
Recording Recording with the 4K Photo function Recording mode: You can take burst pictures of approximately 8 million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps. You can select and save a frame from the burst file. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. •...
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Recording Press the shutter button halfway to exit the menu Press the shutter button to perform recording • Burst pictures are saved as a single 4K burst file in the MP4 format. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically. ●...
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Recording Touch [ ] to save the picture • The selected picture will be saved as a new picture in the JPEG format separate from the 4K burst file. ● If you use [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving] in the [Playback] menu, you can bulk save 5 seconds’ worth of 4K recording.
Recording Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]) Recording mode: You can record 4K burst pictures while changing the focus point and then select a focus point after recording. This function is best for non-moving subjects. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. •...
Recording Touch the focus point • If there are no pictures with the focus on the selected point, a red frame will be displayed, and pictures cannot be saved. • The edge of the screen cannot be selected. • To switch to the [Focus Stacking] operations screen, touch [ •...
Recording Taking Pictures with Time Lapse Shot/Stop Motion Animation Recording mode: You can take pictures with Time Lapse Shot or Stop Motion Animation. • The pictures are recorded as a set of group pictures. • Complete the date and time settings in advance. (→17) Taking pictures automatically at set intervals [Time Lapse Shot] The camera can automatically take pictures of subjects such as animals or plants as time...
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Recording Creating stop motion animation [Stop Motion Animation] You can stitch still pictures to create stop motion animation. Set the drive mode dial to [ Set the menu → [Rec] → [Time Lapse/Animation] [Mode] To switch between Time Lapse Shot and Stop Motion Animation Select [Stop Motion Animation] [Auto Shooting] [ON]: Takes pictures automatically at a set recording interval.
Recording Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) Recording mode: You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the shutter button. Set the menu → [Rec] → [Bracket] → [Bracket Type] Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the exposure.
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Recording Exposure Bracket ■ About [More Settings] (step in (→45)) Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure compensation range. [Step] ] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [ (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV) [Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken.
Recording Taking pictures with flash Recording mode: ■ Open/Close the built-in flash To open the flash Slide the flash open lever. • Be careful when opening the flash as the flash will jump out. To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. •...
Recording Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Recording mode: You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures or 4K motion pictures recorded in MP4. Press the motion picture button to start recording Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time...
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Recording ■ Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format] Settings: [AVCHD] / [MP4] → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Quality] When [AVCHD] is selected: [FHD/28M/50p] / [FHD/17M/50i] / [FHD/24M/25p] / [FHD/24M/24p] ● [AVCHD] motion pictures: Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB.
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Recording Press the motion picture button (or shutter button) to start recording Touch [ ] (Cannot be used during [High Speed Video] recording.) Touch icon Zoom Exposure Compensation Aperture value ISO sensitivity Shutter speed [Sound Rec Level Adj.] Drag the slide bar to set ] / [ Changes the setting slowly ] / [...
Recording Set mode dial to [ Set the menu → [Creative Video] → [4K Live Cropping] Settings: [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF] Set the crop start frame and press [MENU/SET] to set Start Start • Set the crop end frame as well. •...
Playback Viewing your pictures Press [ ] (Playback) button Press to select a picture to be displayed • When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. ■ Ending Playback Press [ ] (Playback) button again or press the shutter button halfway. ●...
Playback Switching the Playback Method Zooming in and viewing “Playback Zoom” Move the zoom lever toward T side 1x → 2x → 4x → 8x → 16x Touch Operation Description operation Pinch out / Enlarges/reduces the screen in small — Pinch in steps.
Playback Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. [Delete Single] Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET] To delete multiple (up to 100 )/To delete all pictures A picture group is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted.) Press [ ] button while viewing a picture...
Menu Menu list • You can display an explanation on the menu by pressing the [DISP.] button while you select a menu item or setting. (→26) Menus to be displayed in each recording mode [Intelligent Auto] [Intelligent Auto Mode] [iHandheld Night Shot] [iHDR] [Creative Video] [Exposure Mode]...
Menu [Picture Size] Recording mode: The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. → [Rec] → [Picture Size] When [4:3] is selected When [16:9] is selected Settings [Picture Size] Settings...
Menu [Photo Style] Recording mode: You can adjust the colours and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create. → [Rec] / [Motion Picture] → [Photo Style] [Standard] Standard setting. [Vivid] Setting with slightly high contrast and saturation. ...
Menu ■ Adjusting the picture quality Press to select the type of Photo Style Press to select an item and press to adjust [Contrast] [+] / [–] [Sharpness] [+] / [–] [Noise Reduction] [+] / [–] [+] / [–] [Saturation] ...
Menu [Stabilizer] Recording mode: Automatically detects and prevents jitter. For motion picture recording, the 5-Axis Hybrid Image Stabiliser function is available. It uses both the optical stabiliser of the lens and the electronic stabiliser of the camera’s sensor. → [Rec] / [Motion Picture] →...
Menu [Shutter Type] Recording mode: You can take pictures using two types of shutter modes: the mechanical shutter and electronic shutter. → [Rec] → [Shutter Type] The shutter mode automatically switches based on the recording conditions and [AUTO] shutter speed. Uses only the mechanical shutter mode to take a picture.
Menu [RAW Processing] You can use the camera to develop still pictures that were recorded in RAW format. The created still pictures are saved in JPEG format. → [Playback] → [RAW Processing] Press to select RAW file and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the item and then press [MENU/SET] to set...
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Menu • If you have selected [Noise Reduction], [i.Resolution], or [Sharpness], the comparison screen is not displayed. • You can also zoom in by quickly touching the display twice. (If the display was enlarged, it returns to the same magnification ratio.) The following operating methods are available to make adjustments on the comparison screen.
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Menu ■ [Composite Merging]: Selecting frames to combine Drag the slide bar or use to select the frames to combine Press [MENU/SET] • The selected frames are remembered, and the display goes to the preview screen. • Use to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform the following operations.
Menu to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET] Select frames to combine Select the frames so that the moving subject will not overlap on the preceding or subsequent frames. (The sequence composition may not be created properly if the subject overlaps.) Drag the slide bar or use to select the frames to combine...
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth What you can do with the Wi-Fi /Bluetooth function ® ® Operating the camera by connecting it to a smartphone • Operating the shutter button of the camera using a smartphone (remote recording) (→72) • Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites (→73) •...
Connect your device to a network (Android) Select “Google Play™ Store” (iOS) Select “App Store” Enter “Panasonic Image App” or “LUMIX” into the search box Select “Panasonic Image App” and install it • Use the latest version. • Supported OS versions as of February 2019. Supported OS versions may be changed without prior notice.
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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ■ First-time connection You need to set up pairing (connection) for the first time only. When pairing is set up, a Wi-Fi connection is made automatically. (On the camera) → [Setup] → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth] → [SET] → [Pairing] •...
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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for Bluetooth Low Energy You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a password on your smartphone. (On the camera) → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [New Connection] →...
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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Closing the Wi-Fi connection Set the camera to Recording Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to return to recording mode. Select the camera’s menu items to terminate the Wi-Fi connection → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Yes] On the smartphone, close “Image App”...
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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Operating the shutter button of the camera using a smartphone (remote recording) Wireless connectivity required: Wi-Fi Connect to a smartphone (→70) Operate the smartphone If the camera is already connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, select [ ] → [Remote operation].
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Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploading them on social media sites Wireless connectivity required: Wi-Fi Connect to a smartphone (→70) Operate the smartphone If the camera is already connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth, select [ ] →...
You can also correct still pictures, edit motion pictures, or write to DVD. The software is available for download until the end of March 2024. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs10ae.html • For details about information such as the operating environment or operating method, refer to the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” or the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording Picture-taking during motion picture recording (Photo Recording mode (→21) Priority) Custom Set Overheat indicator [Photo Style] (→59) (→39, 41, 48)
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Others Focus (Lights green.) (→19)/ Recording state (Lights up in AWBc White Balance (→35) red.) (→48) White Balance Bracket (→36) Focus (Under low illumination) White Balance Fine Adjustment Focus (Starlight AF) (→36) Wi-Fi connection status Colouring Bluetooth connection status Number of recordable pictures (→69) Maximum number of pictures Location Logging (→73)
Others Q&A Troubleshooting • Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. • Further information is provided in the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. Check it together with the information in this section. The charging lamp blinks. •...
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Others Subject appears skewed in pictures. • If you take a picture of a moving subject in the electronic shutter mode, motion picture recording mode, or 4K photo recording mode, the subject in the picture may be skewed in some cases. This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors.
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Others The monitor/viewfinder is turned off although the camera is turned on. • If no operations are performed during the set time period [Auto LVF/Monitor Off] (→18) is activated, and the monitor/viewfinder turns off. • When a hand or an object is close to the eye sensor, the monitor display mode could be switched to viewfinder display mode.
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Others It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service. Transmission of the image fails midway. There is an image that could not be transmitted. • Is the size of the image too large? → Transmit after dividing the motion picture with [Video Divide]. →...
Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 8.4 V (8.4 V Power 1.9 W (When recording with monitor) Consumption 2.9 W (When recording with viewfinder) 1.5 W (When playing back with monitor) 1.5 W (When playing back with viewfinder) Camera effective 20,100,000 pixels pixels...
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Others Metering Mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot Monitor 3.0″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 1,240,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Touch screen Viewfinder 0.39″ OLED Live Viewfinder (4:3) (Approx. 2,360,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) [Approx. 0.74x (35 mm film camera equivalent), with 50 mm lens at infinity;...
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Compliance standard Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)) Frequency range used 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz (central frequency) ■ AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0815M): Information for your safety Input: 110 V – 240 V 50/60 Hz 0.25 A Output: 5.0 V 1.8 A...
[MENU/SET] → [Setup] → [Version Disp.] → [Software info]. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.
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Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product, without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic the product is found to have a manufacturing defect within one (1) year or (12 months) (the “warranty period”) from the date of purchase appearing on your purchase receipt.
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