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Panasonic DMC-LX5 Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-LX5
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please also refer to the Operating
Instructions (PDF format)
contained on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
You can learn about advanced operation methods
and check the Troubleshooting section.
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or
send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com
VQT2W84
PC

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Please also refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied). You can learn about advanced operation methods and check the Troubleshooting section. For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com VQT2W84...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera.

  • Page 3: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. •...
  • Page 4 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. •...

  • Page 5: Battery Charger

    • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 6 -If you see this symbol- 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ................3 Standard Accessories ................... 8 Names of the Components ................. 10 Charging the Battery ................... 13 About the Built-in Memory/the Card ............16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)..............18 •...

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change. Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) USB Connection Cable...
  • Page 9 DMW-BCJ13PP DE-A81B K1HA08AD0002 K1HA08CD0028 VFF0671 VFC4324 VGQ0N97 VYF3361 VFC4366 VGK3662 VYF3287 (ENG) VQT2W84...

  • Page 10: Names Of The Components

    Names of the Components Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Flash Shoulder strap eyelet Focus selector switch LCD monitor 7 13 8 [AF/AE LOCK] button Playback button Status indicator 10 [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button 12 [Q.MENU]/Delete button 11 12 13 Rear dial Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions.
  • Page 11 14 Cursor buttons 3/[FOCUS] button 4/Function button Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used often. [FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/ [AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/ [REMAINING DISP.]/[FLASH]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET] 2/Self-timer button 1/ISO In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
  • Page 12 Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC7; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    The camera has a function for distinguishing batteries which can be used safely. The dedicated battery (DMW-BCJ13PP) supports this function. The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic.
  • Page 14 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery 90 after charging is completed. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start.

  • Page 15: Recording Still Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)

  • Page 16: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    • Check that the PC and other equipment are (48 GB, 64 GB) compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ SDXC.html • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

  • Page 17: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • Close the flash. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCJ13PP).

  • Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display sequence or time display format), and press 3/4 to set.

  • Page 19: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [Ø] to [š] in the Program AE Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.

  • Page 20: Selecting The [Rec] Mode

    Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode Turn the camera on. A Mode dial • The status indicator 2 lights when you turn this unit on 1. (It turns off after about 1 second.) Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
  • Page 21 ∫ Advanced Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted.

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (³: Program Ae Mode)

    ³ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures with your favorite settings : Program AE Mode) ³ The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [REC] menu.

  • Page 23: Program Shift

    Program Shift In Program AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Program Shift. You can make the background appear blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Program AE Mode.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)

    ñ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function : Intelligent Auto Mode) ñ The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 25: Scene Detection

    Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. > [i-PORTRAIT] ¦ [i-SCENERY] [i-MACRO] • [i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] Only when [ ] is selected [i-NIGHT SCENERY] [i-SUNSET]...

  • Page 26: Compensating The Exposure

    [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Press the rear dial to select [È], and then rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.

  • Page 27: Aperture Value

    [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter speed ±: Aperture-Priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures By Setting The Exposure Manually

    [REC] Mode: Taking pictures by setting the exposure manually Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [ ² • The Manual Exposure Assistance appears for about 10 seconds. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.

  • Page 29: Recording Motion Picture

    [REC] Mode: Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Switching the mode by rotating the Mode dial. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

  • Page 30: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select the picture. • After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback. ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted.

  • Page 31: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) • You have practised the basic operations introduced in these operating instructions and want to progress to advanced operations. • You want to check the Troubleshooting. In these kinds of situations refer to Operating Instructions (PDF format) contained on the CD-ROM (supplied).
  • Page 32 OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. • When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.4 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels: 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/1.63q CCD, total pixel number 11,300,000 pixels, Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3.8kzoom, fl5.1 mm to 19.2 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 90 mm)/...
  • Page 34 Shutter speed: 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE): Program AE (P)/Aperture-Priority AE (A)/Shutter-Priority AE (S)/Manual Exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j3 EV to i3 EV) Metering mode: Multiple/Center weighted/Spot LCD monitor: 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)
  • Page 35 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A81B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V, 0.65 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCJ13PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/1250 mAh (ENG) VQT2W84...

  • Page 36: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description DMW-BCJ13PP Battery Pack DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DMW-DCC7 DC Coupler RP-CDHM15 HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM30 DMW-FL220 Flash DMW-FL360 DMW-FL500 DMW-LVF1 External Live Viewfinder DMW-VF1 External Viewfinder DMW-LA6 Lens Adapter DMW-LWA52 Wide Conversion Lens : DMW-LMC52 : MC Protector : DMW-LND52 : ND Filter...
  • Page 37 Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card Product numbers correct as of July 2010. These may be subject to change. ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
  • Page 38 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

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