Panasonic Dmc Fz200 Owners Manual

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∫Recording motion pictures (When using the LCD monitor)
(DMC-FZ200) 
(DMC-FZ60) 
•
These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be 
aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this 
unit on and off, starting/st opping recording, zoom operation etc.
•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. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so 
the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
∫Playback (When using the LCD monitor)
Note
•
The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When using [LCD Mode].
–When [Live View Mode] is set to [NORMAL].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the 
battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality set to  [PSH])[MP4]
(Recording with picture quality set to  [FHD])
 Recordable time Approx. 160 min Approx. 200 min
Actual recordable timeApprox. 80 min Approx. 100 min
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality set to  [FSH])[MP4]
(Recording with picture quality set to  [FHD])
 Recordable time Approx. 160 min Approx. 160 min
Actual recordable timeApprox. 90 min Approx. 90 min
(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60) 
Playback timeApprox. 440 min Approx. 330 min 
						

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Preparation
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.
1Slide the release lever in the direction of the 
arrow and open the card/battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the 
quality of this product.
2Battery: Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until you hear a 
locking sound and then check that it is 
locked by lever A. 
Pull the lever  A in the direction of the arrow 
to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until you 
hear a “click” while being careful about the 
direction in which you insert it. 
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
B : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card/battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the direction of 
the arrow.
Note
•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•Remove the card or battery after turning this unit off, with the power lamp completely turned off and 
the lens barrel retracted completely. (The camera may not function properly, or the card or recorded 
contents may be damaged.)
•When using an AC adaptor (optional) instead of the battery, refer to  P199.
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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P175)
•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been 
insertedPictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played 
back.
When a card has been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
•When using the built-in memory
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(access indication¢)
•When using the card
 (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the 
built-in memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory
(DMC-FZ200) (DMC-FZ60) 
Memory size  Approx. 70 MB Approx. 70 MB 
						

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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.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the 
card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) 
when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the 
built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to 
vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, no 
further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and 
format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to 
electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We 
recommend storing important data on a PC etc.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other eq uipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P68)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Card
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher 
when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card or 
SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory Card 
compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
(DMC-FZ200) 
•This unit is compatible with UHS- I standard SDHC/SDXC memory 
cards.
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.:
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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time
•Switching between the display of number of recor dable pictures and available recording time can be 
performed in the [Remaining Disp.] (P61)  in the [Setup] menu.
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These 
vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
(DMC-FZ200) 
(DMC-FZ60) 
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
[Picture Size]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
12M 13380 626012670
5M (EZ) 24 650 10620 21490
0.3M (EZ) 38010050 162960 247150
[Picture Size]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
16M 11300 4910 9880
5M (EZ) 24 650 10620 21490
0.3M (EZ) 38010050 162960 247150
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∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
•[AVCHD]
(DMC-FZ200) 
(DMC-FZ60) 
•
[MP4]
(DMC-FZ200) 
(DMC-FZ60) 
Note
•
The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.•Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when [Upload 
Set] is performed.
•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. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so 
the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
[Rec Quality]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
PSH j8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s
FSH j14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s
SH j14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s
[Rec Quality]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
FSH j15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s
SH j15m00s 4h10m00s 8h27m00s
[Rec Quality]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
FHD j12m02s 3h22m58s 6h50m54s
HD j22m59s 6h27m29s 13h04m28s
VGA 1m42s50m36s 14h12m48s 28h46m30s
[Rec Quality]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 70 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
FHD j12m23s 3h23m18s 6h51m18s
HD j23m39s 6h28m09s 13h05m14s
VGA 1m44s52m04s 14h14m15s 28h48m10s 
						

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The power lamp 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
•
You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
6Press [MENU/SET] to set.
7Press [MENU/SET].
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press 1. (P52)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the 
battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
Note
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the 
picture, or when you stamp the dat e on the pictures with [Date Stamp]  (P147) or [Text Stamp] 
(P164) .
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of 
the camera.
Changing the clock setting 
						

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Tips for taking good pictures
∫Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [Rotate Disp.]  (P67)  is set)
•
When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction Detection 
function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.
When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P143), a tripod or the Self-timer (P84) .
•Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using 
a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction
–[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery] (Scene Mode)–When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep 
your arms still at your side and stand with 
your feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF 
Assist Lamp  A, microphone B , speaker or lens etc.
•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing 
so may make sound difficult to hear.  (P10, 11 )
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the 
shutter button.
•When taking pictures, make sure your footing is stable and 
there is no danger of colliding with another person, an 
object etc.
•Do not hold the lens barrel as you take pictures. There is a 
risk that your finger will be trapped as the lens retracts.
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
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Basic
Selecting the Recording Mode
Switching the mode by rotating the 
mode dial.
Align a desired mode with part A.
•
Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the 
desired mode.
∫ Basic
∫ Advanced
Program AE Mode  (P31)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
Intelligent Auto Mode (P35)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P105)
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode  (P105)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode  (P106)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture va lue and the shutter speed which are manually 
adjusted.
Creative Video Mode  (P123)
Record motion picture with manual settings.
 Custom Mode  (P126)
Use this mode to take pictures wit h previously registered settings.
Scene Mode (P107)
This allows you to take pictures  that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode (P117)
Record while checking the image effect.
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