DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１２年７月４日 水曜日 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FZ200 DMC-FZ200 DMC-FZ62 DMC-FZ62 Before use, please read these instructions completely. (DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ62) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 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. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. Carefully observe copyright laws.
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DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 ∫ About the battery pack 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.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 ∫ Cautions for Use • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). • 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) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 午後１時５０分 Contents Information for Your Safety ......................................................................................... 2 Care of the camera....................................................................................................... 8 Accessories (DMC-FZ200) .......................................................................................... 10 Accessories (DMC-FZ62) ..................................................
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. – Drop or hit the camera. – Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor. • When camera is not in use or when using the playback feature, ensure that the lens is in the stored position, with lens cap on.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１２年７月４日 水曜日 Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre • For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899 • For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333 • For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK • Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１２年７月４日 水曜日 Accessories (DMC-FZ200) Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change. 1 2 3 4 5 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) AC Mains Lead USB Connection Cable CD-ROM • Software Install on your PC before use.
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DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Accessories (DMC-FZ62) Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These may be subject to change. 1 2 3 4 5 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use.
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DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Lens Zoom lever Shutter button [˜] (Burst Mode) button Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Mode dial Flash Lens barrel Diopter adjustment dial Speaker 25 26 27 28 Shoulder strap eyelet [HDMI] socket [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket Viewfinder Stereo microphone Camera ON/OFF switch Motion picture button Power lamp [FOCUS] button Rear dial [DISP.] button [MENU/SET] button Cursor buttons [Q.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Attaching the Lens Cap/Shoulder Strap ∫ Attaching the Lens Cap • When you turn the camera off or carry the camera, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 2 3 Pass the string through the hole on the camera. Pass the same string through the hole on the lens cap. Attach the lens cap. ∫ Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Attaching the Lens Hood (DMC-FZ200) • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Attach the lens hood into the lens with the short side aligned with the bottom of the main unit. • Do not hold the lens hood in a way that twists or bends it. 2 3 Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. You will feel some stiffness just before the mark, but continue to rotate the lens hood to A where the marks align.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Charging the Battery Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. • Charge the battery with the charger indoors [10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF)]. 1 2 Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery. Connect the AC Mains Lead. • The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator On: Off: Charging.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Turn this unit off and confirm that the lens barrel is retracted. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. (DMC-FZ200) • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12E). (DMC-FZ62) • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BMB9E).
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Sequence of operations 1 2 Turn the camera on. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Set the date and time before using the camera. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture. ∫ Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. : Take pictures with automatic settings. : Take pictures with your own settings.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 ∫ Recording Motion Pictures Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. • Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB. You can check the recordable time on the screen.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) 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. 1 Set the mode dial to [ 2 ]. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode You can adjust the brightness and the colour balance in addition to the Intelligent Auto Mode function. 1 2 Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode. Press 1 to select [ [MENU/SET]. ] and then press ∫ Adjusting the brightness, colour balance, and background blur 1 2 Press the rear dial to display the options. Press 3/4 to select the item. [ ]: Adjust the brightness.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１２年７月４日 水曜日 Using the rear dial You can use the rear dial to compensate the exposure or adjust the aperture value and shutter speed. The items that can be adjusted differ according to the recording mode. Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: 1 2 Press the rear dial to set Exposure Compensation to a selected state. Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Setting the Aperture Value/the Shutter Speed 1 Press the rear dial to select the items to set. • Items that can be set will switch every time the rear dial is pressed. P 4.0 15 -3 0 +3 A B C A: Programme Shift (Recording mode: ) You can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. • To adjust the setting, display the aperture value and shutter speed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) This mode records with additional image effects. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. 1 2 Set the mode dial to [ ]. Press 3/4 to select image effects (filters) and then press [MENU/SET]. • The image effect of the selected example image will be applied in a preview display A.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Setting the Menu 1 2 3 Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select the menu item. Press 1 or the rear dial. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. 4 5 Press 3/4 or rotate the rear dial to select the settings. Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial to set. ∫ Close the menu Press [MENU/SET] or press the shutter button halfway. ∫ Switching to other menus e.g.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１２年７月４日 水曜日 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows 1 Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). (DMC-FZ200) Proceed to step 3. (DMC-FZ62) Proceed to step 2. 2 3 4 Click the [Operating Instructions].
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 29 ページ ２０１２年７月４日 水曜日 ∫ When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click A and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１２年７月４日 水曜日 Installing supplied software • The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. (DMC-FZ200) – PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE (Windows XP/Vista/7) This is a software having functions, such as copying pictures to a PC, editing and printing. – SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7) This is software to edit RAW format images.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 31 ページ ２０１２年７月４日 水曜日 – Display: 1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended) – RAM: 512 MB or more (WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR), 1 GB or more (WindowsR 7 32bit), 2 GB or more (WindowsR 7 64bit) – Free hard disk space: 450 MB or more for installing software • Refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF) for further 2 operating environment. Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 32 ページ ２０１２年７月４日 水曜日 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety (DMC-FZ200) Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.6 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.0 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) (DMC-FZ62) Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.5 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 33 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 (DMC-FZ200) 火曜日 (DMC-FZ62) Focus range AF 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.6 feet) (Tele) to ¶ AF Macro/ MF/ Intelligent Auto/ Motion Picture 1 cm (0.033 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.3 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings. Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter Minimum Illumination Approx.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 34 ページ (DMC-FZ200) Recording media ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 (DMC-FZ62) Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.3” standard, DPOF corresponding)/MPO Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4 JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 35 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 Battery Charger: Information for your safety (DMC-FZ200) Panasonic DE-A80A Input: AC Output: DC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A 8.4 V, 0.65 A (DMC-FZ62) Panasonic DE-A84A Input: AC Output: DC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A 8.4 V, 0.43 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion): Information for your safety (DMC-FZ200) Panasonic DMW-BLC12E Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1200 mAh (DMC-FZ62) Panasonic DMW-BMB9E Voltage/capacity: 7.
DMC-FZ200&FZ60_EB-VQT4H57_eng.book 36 ページ ２０１２年７月３日 火曜日 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive”, the “AVCHD” logo and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
