Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx2 Operating Instructions

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nAvailable recording time (In Motion picture mode)
* The volume of motion picture is limited to 2GB per recording session.
• When you select [RAW], the recording pixel size is fixed to the maximum number of 
recording pixels for each aspect ratio.
• The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time displayed on the LCD 
monitor may not decrease in order.
• This unit does not support recording motion pictures on MultiMediaCards.
• The extended optical zoom does not work in [HIGH SENS.] (P68) in scene mode so the 
picture size for [EZ] is not displayed.
Picture quality 
setting30fps
VGA10fps
VG A30fps
QVGA10fps
QVGA30fps
16:9L10fps
16:9L15fps
16:9H
Built-in Memory
(Approx.13 MB)— — 24 s1 min
15 s———
Card
16 MB 6 s 26 s 26 s1 min
23 s5 s 22 s 4 s
32 MB 17 s 59 s 59 s2 min
55 s14 s 50 s 12 s
64 MB 39 s 2 min 2 min 6 min 33 s1 min
46 s29 s
128 MB1 min
23 s4 min
10 s4 min
10 s12 min
20 s1 min
11 s3 min
35 s1 min
1 s
256 MB2 min
45 s8 min
10 s8 min
10 s24 min2 min
20 s7 min 2 min
512 MB5 min
30 s16 min
20 s16 min
20 s47 min
50 s4 min
40 s14 min 4 min
1 GB 11 min32 min
50 s32 min
50 s1 h
35 min
50 s9 min
20 s28 min
10 s8 min
10 s
2 GB22 min
30 s1 h
7 min1 h
7 min3 h
15 min19 min
20 s57 min
30 s16 min
50 s
*4 GB44 min
20 s2 h
11 min
50 s2 h
11 min
50 s6 h
22 min
50 s38 min1 h
53 min
10 s33 min
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Specifications
Digital Camera:Information for your safety
Power Source:DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption:1.6 W (When recording)
0.9 W (When playing back)
Camera Effective pixels:10,200,000 pixels
Image sensor:1/1.65″ CCD, total pixel number 10,410,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Lens:Optical 4× zoom, f=6.3 to 25.2 mm [35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 28 to 112 mm (aspect ratio [
j])]/F2.8 to F4.9
Digital zoom:Max. 4×
Extended optical zoom:
(Except for the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio)
When aspect ratio is set to [
j]: max 5.5x
When aspect ratio is set to [ ]: max 5.6x
When aspect ratio is set to [
h]: max 6.2xFocus:Normal/AF Macro/Manual
9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (high speed)/1-area-focusing 
(high speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range:
Normal AF : 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/100 cm (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ZAF Macro/MF: 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Tele) to Z
[In Auto Mode [0]:  5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 30 cm (0.98 feet) 
(Tele) to 
Z]Shutter system:Electronic shutter+Mechanical shutter
Burst recording
Burst speed:2 frames/second (high speed), 1 frame/second (low speed), 
Approx. 1 frame/second (unlimited)
Number of recordable 
pictures:Max. 5 frames (standard), max. 3 frames (fine),
Depends on the remaining capacity of the Built-in memory or 
the card. (unlimited)
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be 
less.)
Motion picture recording:Aspect ratio [
j]:
1280×720 pixels (15 frames/second with audio. When a card 
is used.)/848×480 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second with audio. 
When a card is used.)
Aspect ratio [
h]:
640×480 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second with audio. When a 
card is used.)/320×240 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second with 
audio.)
The maximum recording time depends on the capacity of the 
built-in memory or the card. 
						

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ISO sensitivity:AUTO/ /100/200/400/800/1600
[HIGH SENS.] mode: 3200
Shutter speed:60 to 1/2,000th
[STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds
Motion picture mode: 1/30th to 1/6,400th
White balance:AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Halogen/Flash/White set 1/
White set 2
Exposure (AE):Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/
Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, –2  to +2 EV)
Metering mode:Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor:Low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD
2.8″ (Approx. 207,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Flash:Flash range: (ISO AUTO)
Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 4.9 m (16.08 feet) (Wide)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/Red-
eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF
Microphone:Monaural
Speaker:Monaural
Recording media:Built-in Memory (Approx. 13 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC 
Memory Card/MultiMediaCard (Still pictures only)
Picture size:
Still picture:Aspect ratio [
j]:
4224×2376 pixels, 3840×2160 pixels, 3072×1728 pixels, 
1920×1080 pixels
Aspect ratio [ ]:
3568×2376 pixels, 3248×2160 pixels, 2560×1712 pixels, 
2048×1360 pixels
Aspect ratio [
h]:
3168×2376 pixels, 2880×2160 pixels, 2304×1728 pixels, 
2048×1536 pixels, 1600×1200 pixels, 1280×960 pixels
Motion picture:Aspect ratio [
j]:
1280×720 pixels(Only when using an SD Memory card/SDHC 
Memory Card), 848×480 pixels(Only when using an SD 
Memory card/SDHC Memory Card)
Aspect ratio [
h]:
640×480 pixels(Only when using an SD Memory card/SDHC 
Memory Card), 320×240 pixels
Quality:Fine/Standard/RAW
Recording file format
Still Picture:JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 
2.21 standard)/RAW, DPOF corresponding
Picture with audio:JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 
2.21 standard)+QuickTime (picture with audio)
Motion pictures:QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion pictures with audio)
ISO 
						

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Interface
Digital:USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
Analog video/audio:NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output 
(monaural)
Te r m i n a l
AV OUT/DIGITAL:AV/USB Dedicated jack (8 pin)
DC IN:Dedicated jack (2 pin)
Dimensions:4 1/8″(W) × 2 1/4″(H) × 1″(D)
(105.7 mm (W)×55.8 mm (H)×26.3 mm (D))
(excluding the projection part)
Weight:Approx. 6.60 oz/187 g
(excluding Memory Card and battery)
Approx. 7.65 oz/217 g 
(with Memory Card and battery)
Operating Temperature:0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity:10 % to 80 %
Battery Charger 
(Panasonic DE-A11B):Information for your safety
Input:110 to 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output:CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A
Equipment mobility:Movable
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) 
(Panasonic CGA-S005A):Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity:3.7 V, 1150 mAh 
						

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Digital Camera Accessory System
• Please refer to page 14, for details on the battery charging time and available recording 
time.
• NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer.
Accessory#FigureDescription
CGA-S005ALithium Ion Battery
(Same as the included 
battery)
DMW-AC5AC Adaptor
(The battery cannot be 
recharged in the camera 
even if you supply it with AC 
power.)
DMW-CLXA1 Leather Case
DMW-CTA1 Leather Case
DMW-CTH1 Semi Hard Case
RP-SDR04GU1K
RP-SDK02GU1A
RP-SDR02GU1A
RP-SDK01GU1A
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDK512U1A
RP-SDR512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A
RP-SDR256U1A
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD064BPPA4 GB SDHC Memory Card
2 GB SD Memory Card
2 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card 
						

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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 
(For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Digital Camera Model #                                     
2. Items Ordered
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #                                                                                  
MasterCard Expiration Date                                                                                 
Discover Customer Signature                                                                          
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about 
accessories.
Accessory #Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
Total Enclosed
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last Phone#:
Day (      )
Street Address
Night (      )
City State  Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 
						

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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
410B Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123-9333
Attn: Digital Camera Repair
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)
• Please include your proof of purchase. 
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
• To further speed your repair, please provide 
an explanation of what wrong with the unit 
and any symptom it is exhibiting. 
						

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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto 
Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the 
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new 
or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The 
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the 
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are 
included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is 
extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as 
is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for 
warranty service. PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF 
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto 
Rico 00985
PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 
BELOW)1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD
 (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE 
						

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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call
1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic 
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in 
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, 
or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, 
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment 
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning 
damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, 
or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a 
Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable 
to acts of God.
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 media or images, data or other memory content. The 
items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED 
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions 
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or 
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the 
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s 
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 
						

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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer 
Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest 
servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic 
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, 
and Personal Checks)
Product Repairs
Centralized Factory Servicenter
Panasonic Services Company
410B Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123-9333
Attention: Digital Camera Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized 
Fa c t o r y  S e r v i c e n t e r.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service 
in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
As of May 2006
MAIL TO :