DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 1 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX5 Before use, please read these 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. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 2 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 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.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 3 ページ Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 4 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 5 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 ∫ About the battery charger CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 6 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 7 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 Contents Information for Your Safety ........................................................................... 2 Accessories................................................................................................... 8 Names of the Components ......................................................................... 11 Charging the Battery ...................................................................................
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 8 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 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 AC Mains Lead 4 USB Connection Cable 5 AV Cable 6 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to your PC.
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DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 10 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre • For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852 • For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 • Visit our website for product information www.panasonic.co.uk. • E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 11 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 12 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 13 ページ ２０１０年７月５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 29 月曜日 午後６時１２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-AC5E; optional) are used. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5E; optional).
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 14 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCJ13E. 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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 15 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on and charging will start. The [CHARGE] indicator turns off: The [CHARGE] indicator A of the charger will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. • When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes – The battery temperature is too high or too low.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 16 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 17 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-BCJ13E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 18 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 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. • 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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 19 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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 Programme 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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 20 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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 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 360o) ∫ Basic Programme AE Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 [REC] Mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favourite settings (³: Programme 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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 Programme Shift In Programme AE Mode, you can change the preset aperture value and shutter speed without changing the exposure. This is called Programme Shift. You can make the background more blurred by decreasing the aperture value or record a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed when taking a picture in Programme AE Mode.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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 colour 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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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 Take a picture.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 29 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 31 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 32 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 33 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Camera effective pixels: Image sensor: Lens: Digital zoom: Extra 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: 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-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 34 ページ Shutter speed: Exposure (AE): Metering mode: LCD monitor: Flash: Microphone: Speaker: Recording media: ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Programme 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/Centre weighted/Spot 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 35 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２分 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A82A): Information for your safety Input: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: DC 4.2 V, 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCJ13E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.
DMC-LX5EB-VQT2W94_eng.book 36 ページ ２０１０年７月５日 月曜日 午後６時１２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.
