Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zx3 Operating Instructions
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
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.
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
•It can be changed in steps 3, 4 and 5 to set the clock.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
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.
‚: Cancel without setting the clock.
Press [MENU/SET] to set.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Press [‚] to return to the settings screen.
Select [CLOCK SET] in the [REC] or [SETUP] menu, and press 1.
•It can be changed in steps 3, 4 and 5 to set the clock.
Turn the camera on....")
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Setting the Menu
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the
same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture 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.
Press 3/4 to select [š] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
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Setting the Menu
This section describes how to select the Normal Picture Mode settings, and the
same setting can be used for the [PLAYBACK] menu and [SETUP] menu as well.
Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [
Ø] to [š] in the Normal Picture 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.
Press 3/4 to select [š] and then press
[MENU/SET] to set.
Press...")
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫List of [REC] Modes
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
BMode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
Switching the mode by rotating the
mode dial.
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the
camera.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene Mode
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] Mode
∫List of [REC] Modes
Turn the camera on.
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
BMode dial
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector
switch to [!].
Switching the mode by rotating the
mode dial.
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the
camera.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
My Scene Mode
Pictures are taken using previously registered recording scenes.
ÛScene Mode...")
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[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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!].
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
BMode dial
CShutter button
Set the mode dial to [ñ].
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[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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch to [!].
A[REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch
BMode dial
CShutter button
Set the mode dial to [ñ].
Hold this unit gently with both hands, keep...")
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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.
•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are
set.
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s
face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the
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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.
•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are
set.
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s
face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the
subject...")
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿
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.
Note
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB.
(Example: [8m 20s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is
displayed on the screen.
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[REC] Mode: ñ· ¿
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.
Note
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB.
(Example: [8m 20s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is
displayed on the screen.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]...")
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
[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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch A to [(].
Press 2/ 1 to select the picture.
•After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to
start playback.
Select the picture to be deleted, and
then press [ ‚].
A [‚] button
Press 2 to select [YES] and then
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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])
[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.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK]
selector switch A to [(].
Press 2/ 1 to select the picture.
•After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to
start playback.
Select the picture to be deleted, and
then press [ ‚].
A [‚] button
Press 2 to select [YES] and then
press...")
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Burst recording
Burst speed:Approx. 1.8 pictures/second
Number of
recordable
pictures:Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine).
Hi-speed burst
Burst speed:Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
[3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the
picture size.]
Number of
recordable
pictures:Approx. 15 to 100
Shutter speed:8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds,
60 seconds
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Burst recording
Burst speed:Approx. 1.8 pictures/second
Number of
recordable
pictures:Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine).
Hi-speed burst
Burst speed:Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority)
Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority)
[3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the
picture size.]
Number of
recordable
pictures:Approx. 15 to 100
Shutter speed:8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second
[STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds,
60 seconds
Exposure (AE):...")
21(ENG) VQT2M05 [REC] Mode: ñ· ¿ 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. Note •Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. (Example: [8m 20s] with [ ]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [ !]. Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial. A Mode dial B Motion picture button Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time •Release the motion picture button right after you press it. •The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. •If the built-in memory or the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording automatically. B A C DMC-ZX3&ZR3EB-VQT2M05_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１０年１月２１日 木曜日 午後３時１６分
VQT2M05 (ENG)22 [PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸ Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) [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. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. Press 2/ 1 to select the picture. •After selecting the motion picture, press 3 to start playback. Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [ ‚]. A [‚] button Press 2 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. DMC-ZX3&ZR3EB-VQT2M05_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１０年１月２２日 金曜日 午前１０時５４分
23(ENG) VQT2M05 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) recorded on the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Click the [Operating Instructions]. Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install. A To return to the install menu. Double click the “Operating Instructions” shortcut icon on the desktop. DMC-ZX3&ZR3EB-VQT2M05_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１０年１月１９日 火曜日 午前１０時４０分
VQT2M05 (ENG)24 ∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not openYou 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 B and then follow the messages on the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP2 or SP3/Windows Vista SP1 or SP2/Windows 7) •You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your 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. ∫For Macintosh Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder. Double click the PDF file to open it. DMC-ZX3&ZR3EB-VQT2M05_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１０年１月１４日 木曜日 午後８時５５分
25(ENG) VQT2M05 Specifications Digital Camera:Information for your safety Power Source:DC 5.1 V Power Consumption:1.2 W (When recording) 0.6 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels:14,100,000 pixels Image sensor:1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 14,500,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens:Optical 8kzoom, fl4.5 mm to 36 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 25 mm to 200 mm)/F3.3 to F5.9 Digital zoom:Max. 4k Extra optical zoom:Max. 16.9k Focus range:Normal: 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Macro/Intelligent Auto/Clipboard Mode: 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Scene Mode: There may be differences in the above settings. Shutter system: Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter DMC-ZX3&ZR3EB-VQT2M05_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１０年１月１４日 木曜日 午後８時５５分
VQT2M05 (ENG)26 Burst recording Burst speed:Approx. 1.8 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures:Max. 5 pictures (Standard), max. 3 pictures (Fine). Hi-speed burst Burst speed:Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2) or 2M (16:9) is selected as the picture size.] Number of recordable pictures:Approx. 15 to 100 Shutter speed:8 seconds to 1/2000th of a second [STARRY SKY] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE): Programme AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV) Metering mode:Multiple LCD monitor:2.7q TFT LCD (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Flash:Flash range: [ISO AUTO] Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.3 m (17.4 feet) (Wide) Microphone:Monaural Speaker:Monaural Recording media:Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB)/SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture:JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)/DPOF corresponding Pictures with audio:JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.21” standard)r“QuickTime” Motion pictures with audio:AVCHD Lite/QuickTime Motion JPEG DMC-ZX3&ZR3EB-VQT2M05_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１０年１月１４日 木曜日 午後８時５５分
27(ENG) VQT2M05 InterfaceDigital: “USB 2.0” (High Speed) ¢Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. Analogue video/ audio: NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) Audio line output (monaural) Te r m i n a l [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack (8 pin) [HDMI]: MiniHDMI TypeC Dimensions: Approx. 97.8 mm (W)k54.8 mm (H) k26 mm (D) [3.85 q (W) k2.15q (H)k1.02q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts) Mass: Approx. 159g/0.35 lb (with card and battery) Approx. 137 g/0.3 lb (excluding card and battery) Operating temperature: 0oC to 40oCOperating humidity: 10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A66A): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V 0.65 A (Battery charging) Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCG10E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/895 mAh DMC-ZX3&ZR3EB-VQT2M05_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１０年１月１９日 火曜日 午前１０時４０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. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com . VQT2M05 B F0110MG0 ( 10000 )C EU Panasonic CorporationWeb Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation 2010 DMC-ZX3&ZR3EB-VQT2M05_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１０年１月１９日 火曜日 午前１０時４０分