DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX5 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. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 3 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 ∫ 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. • Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. ∫ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 -If you see this symbolInformation 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.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 3 Standard Accessories ................................................................................... 9 Names of the Components ......................................................................... 11 Charging the Battery ...................................................................................
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 9 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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. 1 Battery Pack (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before use. 2 Battery Charger (Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Names of the Components 1 2 3 4 5 Lens Self-timer indicator AF Assist Lamp Flash Shoulder strap eyelet Focus selector switch 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LCD monitor [AF/AE LOCK] button Playback button Status indicator [MENU/SET] button [DISPLAY] button [Q.MENU]/Delete button 1 2 6 3 7 13 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 Rear dial Rear dial is described as follows in these operating instructions. e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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. e.g.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 28 Tripod receptacle • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when the camera is attached to it. 29 Speaker • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. 30 Card/Battery door 31 Release lever 28 木曜日 29 午後５時３１分 30 32 31 32 DC coupler cover • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC7; optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCJ13PP. It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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 after charging is completed. 90 ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 155 min ∫ Recording still pictures [when using the LCD monitor/External Live Viewfinder (DMW-LVF1; optional)] Number of recordable pictures Approx. 400 pictures Recording time Approx. 200 min By CIPA standard in Program AE Mode Recording conditions by CIPA standard • CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 About the Built-in Memory/the Card Built-in Memory • Memory size: Approx. 40 MB • The built-in memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the card being used becomes full. • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. Card The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Inserting and Removing the Card (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). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. OFF A [MENU/SET] button B Cursor buttons ON 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. • You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing [‚]. Press [MENU/SET] to set. Press [MENU/SET]. • Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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. Press 3/4 to select [AF MODE] and then press 1. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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.) OFF ON Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. Align a desired mode with part B. • Rotate the Mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. (The mode dial rotates 360 o) ∫ Basic Program AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 ∫ 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. Creative Motion Picture Mode Record motion picture with manual settings.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 [REC] Mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favorite settings (³: Program AE Mode) 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. Set the mode dial to [ ]. • Set the focus selector switch to [AF]. AF AF MF Aim the AF area 1 at the point you want to focus on.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 [REC] Mode: ñ Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (ñ: 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. Set the mode dial to [ñ]. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when the subject is focused.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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] [i-BABY] • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 [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. A Exposure compensation value • Enabled operation will switch every time the rear dial is pressed.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 [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. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. A Aperture Value A Take a picture.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 29 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 [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 A appears for about 10 seconds. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter speed.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 [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. A Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 31 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 [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. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [‚].
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 32 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 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). ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied).
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 33 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 ∫ 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-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 34 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extended optical zoom: Focus range: Shutter system: Burst recording Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Hi-speed burst Burst speed: Number of recordable pictures: Minimum illuminance: 34 VQT2W83 (ENG) Information for your safety DC 5.1 V 1.4 W (When recording) 0.8 W (When playing back) 10,100,000 pixels 1/1.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 35 ページ Shutter speed: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds 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) Multiple/Center weighted/Spot 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 36 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 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.
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DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 39 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 40 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 41 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid to: Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503 panacare@us.panasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 42 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 43 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/help or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
DMC-LX5P-VQT2W83_eng.book 44 ページ ２０１０年７月１日 木曜日 午後５時３１分 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” 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.
