Panasonic Lumix Flash Dmw-fl360l Operating Instructions

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Button Functions
[ SL AUTO]The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any 
flash fired by other units.
[SL AUTO]: Flash level is set automatically.
[SL MANUAL]: The flash fires at the selected guide 
number.
[ SL MANUAL]
ButtonFunctionUse
[] Adjust flash level by up to w
5 EV. 
This value is combined with 
adjustments to flash 
compensation made using the 
camera.
1Press [ ] ( 2) or [ZOOM] 
( 4 ).
2Rotate the dial to select the 
value, and then press the 
[OK] button. 
[ZOOM] Adjust the lighting angle manually. 
[M] appears in the display.
[] Manually turn the LED light on or 
off.
1Before shooting, set the 
LED light to [M].
“Other Settings” (P13)2Press [ ] (
1) to turn the 
LED light on. Press [ ] ( 1) 
again to turn the LED light 
off. To view the LED 
brightness setting, press 
and hold [ ] ( 1) for 2 
seconds while the LED light 
is on.
≥ The flash and batteries may 
become warm if you keep the 
LED light on, but this is not a 
malfunction.
[
TEST/
CHARGE]To fire a test flash, press the [TEST/CHARGE] button while the [TEST/
CHARGE] lamp is lit.
[BACK 
LIGHT] The control panel backlight lights for about 15 seconds.
Control panel displayControl operation
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Wireless Flash Settings
Wireless control is available with Panasonic digital cameras that support wireless 
mode. See the operating instructions of the digital camera for operation of the 
digital camera during wireless flash shooting.
1 Set the camera to wireless mode.
2 Set the flash to [RC] mode.
“Flash Mode” (P10)
• When [RC] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button 
allows you to set a channel. Press the [MODE] ( 3) button again to turn back.
3 Use the flash to select the channel and group.“Other Settings” (P13)
The Firing mode, the flash adjustment, and the manual flash adjustment can be set 
for each group by operating the camera.
Placing Wireless Flash Units
Since the communication is performed with the flash emission of the camera, the 
flash positioning range varies with the camera. Refer to the camera operating 
instructions for details about the flash positioning range.
1 Attach the supplied stand.• Slide the lock lever in the direction opposite to that  indicated by the [LOCK  1] icon ( 1) and slide the flash 
onto the stand until it clicks securely into place ( 2).
• Slide the lock lever to the [LOCK  1] position to latch the 
flash in place.
• To remove the flash, slide the latch in the direction opposite to the [LOCK  1] 
arrow and slide it from the stand.
2 Position the flash with the wireless sensor  (A ) facing the camera.
≥We recommend using a single group of up to three remote 
flash units.
≥ Flash may not fire due to the angle or distance between the 
camera and the object. Channel
Set the camera and flash to the same channel.
Group The camera can adjust flash settings separately for up to 3 
groups; choose the group to which the flash belongs.
Take a test shot after positioning.
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Fixing the Irradiation Angle
Point the flash head at a wall or ceiling for bounce flash 
photography. The area illuminated at ranges of 0.5 m 
(1.6 feet) to 1.0 m (3.3 feet) will not be correct; point the 
flash down.
Pressing the bounce unlock button, turn the 
light-emitting section up/down and left/right.
Using the Wide Panel
Use the built-in wide panel for flash photography when the 
focal length of the lens is wider than 12 mm.
Slide out the wide panel and place it on the flash 
head.
≥The estimated range display changes when the wide panel 
is used.
≥ The lighting angle can be set to 10 mm and 8 mm only.
≥ Do not tilt the wide panel up.
≥ The ZOOM display will blink if the lens has a focal length of 
12 mm or more.
Using the Catch Light Plate
Reflecting the flash light allows you to shoot with the catch 
light effect, which reflects light in the models eyes.
Slide out the catch light plate.Point the flash directly upward with the plate toward the 
subject.
Other Settings
The following options can be selected in the control panel.
1 Press the [OK] button.An item will blink in the control panel.2 Press  3/4/2/ 1 to highlight items.
3 Rotate the dial to select the setting,  and then press [OK] button.
90º
7º
180º
180º
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Custom Settings
Customize settings for improved ease of use.1 Press and hold  the [OK] button for more than 2 seceonds.The flash will enter custom settings mode.2 Press 3/4  to highlight items.
3 Rotate the dial to change the highlighted item.
4 Press and hold the [OK] button for more than 2 seconds to  end the settings.
OptionDescription
MODE (flash mode) P10
 (flash intensity adjustment) P11
ZOOM (lighting angle) P11
 (LED light) Choose whether the LED lights automatically 
or manually.
[A]: Lights automatically as required.
[M]: Lights when the LED light button is 
pressed.
None: Does not light.
GN (guide number) Adjust flash level.
ISO sensitivity Adjust ISO sensitivity.
Group Choose a group for [RC] mode. (P12)
Aperture Adjust aperture.
Channel Choose a channel for [RC] mode. (P12)
Control panelOptionDescription
AF assist 
lamp [A]: Controlled by camera.
[OFF]: Does not light.
LED 
brightness [1/1] to [1/16]: Adjust LED brightness.
Slave 
flash [ON]: Flash control display shows slave mode.
[OFF]: Flash control display does not show 
slave mode.
Flash 
cable [ON]: Flash cable not used.
[OFF]: Flash cable used.
Zoom 
display []:
 Display values for FOUR THIRDS lenses.
None: Display 35 mm film camera equivalent 
values.
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∫Returning the custom settings to the default settingPress and hold the [OK] button and [BACK LIGHT] button together for more 
than 2 seconds
The control panel will blink once when settings are reset.
Display of the distance unit does not return to the default setting.
Camera without Communication Functions
∫AUTOSet aperture and ISO sensitivity to the values selected with the camera.
1 Set the flash mode to [AUTO].“Flash Mode” (P10)
• When [AUTO] is selected, pressing [MODE] (3) button 
allows you to set the aperture. Press the [MODE] ( 3) 
button again to turn back.
2 Match the zoom position to the focal length of the lens.“[ZOOM]” (P11)3 Adjust aperture and ISO sensitivity.“Other Settings” (P13)
If the selected values are out of the flash working range, [ISO] and [F] will blink in 
the display. The [AUTO CHECK] lamp blinks for about 5 seconds after the shutter 
is released to show that the flash has fired successfully. Distance 
units
[m]: Distances displayed in meters.
[ft]: Distances displayed in feet.
Wide 
panel 
detection [ON]: Flash detects position of wide panel. 
Lighting angle adjusted automatically.
[OFF]: Flash does not detect wide panel 
position.
Guide 
number 
display [ON]: Flash output is shown as a guide number.
[OFF]: Flash output is shown as a relative value.
Auto light 
sensing [ON]: The ISO sensitivity and the aperture are 
adjusted to match the camera.
[OFF]: The ISO sensitivity and the aperture of 
the flash can be adjusted with the dial.
≥
This can only be used for digital cameras with 
communication functions. (Only when the flash 
mode is set to [AUTO] or [SL AUTO] mode.)
Auto ISO 
display [25] to [3200]: Display the ISO sensitivity when 
[AUTO] is selected as the flash mode for 
cameras that can not communicate with the 
flash unit.
Control panelOptionDescription
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∫MANUALChoose the guide number.
1 Set the flash mode to [MANUAL].“Flash Mode” (P10)2 Match the zoom position to the focal length of the lens.
“[ZOOM]” (P11)3 Set the guide number.“Other Settings” (P13)
Slave Mode
The flash can be fired remotely in sync with any flash fired by other units.
1 Set the flash mode to [SL AUTO] or [SL MANUAL].
“Flash Mode” (P10)
Adjust other flash settings as for [AUTO] or [MANUAL] mode.
“Camera without Communication Functions” (P15)
2 Position the flash.Flash positioning method is same as the wireless mode.
“Placing Wireless Flash Units” (P12)
Refer to the camera operating instructions for details about 
the flash positioning range.
• Set the flash mode of the camera to the manual which 
does not fire the pre-flash.  If the camera fires the pre-
flash, the external flash synchronizes with the pre-flash of 
the camera, and cannot fire the flash light properly.
• The flash may fire in response to flash units used by other  photographers.
Cautions for Use
∫About the unitDo not carry the unit when it is still attached to the camera body.
∫About the batteriesBe sure to remove the batteries when you will not be using the unit for a long 
period of time.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Power requirements: DC 6.0 V
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For the U.S.A.Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
For CANADAPanasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
Printed in China
Batteries 
recommended for useLR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries k 4/HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries 
(Ni-MH)k 4
Charging time
(from full flash until 
the [TEST/CHARGE] 
lamp lights) Approx. 2.0 sec.: LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteries
Approx. 1.5 sec.: HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel metal 
hydride batteries
Firing period Approx. 1/20000 sec. to 1/500 sec. 
(Varies depending on the flash intensity; FP firing 
excluded.)
No. of flashes
(with full flash) Approx. 250 flashes:
 LR6/AA Alkaline dry batteriesApprox. 350 flashes: HR6/AA Rechargeable nickel 
metal hydride batteries (min. 1900 mAh type)
(Differs depending on the photo taking conditions.)
AF assist lamp Effective distance: approximately 1 m (3.3 feet) to 5 m 
(16 feet)
(Differs depending on the digital camera and type of 
lens used)
Flash modes  TTL AUTO/AUTO/MANUAL/FP TTL AUTO/
FP MANUAL/SL AUTO/SL MANUAL/RC
Guide number 36 (ISO100), 12 (ISO100: When the wide panel is used)
Lighting angle Covers the angle of view of 12 to 42 mm lenses (35 mm 
film camera equivalent: 24 to 85 mm)
(With wide panel: 8 mm lens, 35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 16 mm)
Dimensions
Approx. 62.0 mm (W)k104.0 mm (H)k98.0 mm (D) 
[2.441q (W)k4.095q (H)k3.858q(D)]
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (weight) Approx. 376g/0.829 lb (including batteries)
Approx. 257 g/0.567 lb (main unit)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH (no condensation)
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Limited Warranty 
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) 
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America 
(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, (b) replace it 
with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase 
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund 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. This Limited Warranty 
excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and 
cosmetic parts (cabinet). 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”. 
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
Online Repair Request
To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at 
www.panasonic.com/repair
.
Product or Part Name PartsLabor
Digital Camera Accessories 90 Days90 Days
Batteries (Non-rechargeable batteries are 
not warranted.) 10 Days Not Applicable
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When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the 
Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a 
carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at 
www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling
 as Panasonic is committed to providing the 
most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return 
address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid 
registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER 
WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis 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, introduction of sand, 
humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business 
or rental use of the product, or service by  anyone other than a Factory Service Center 
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 or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. 
The items listed are not exclusive, but 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 Service Center. 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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As of October 2012
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:
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You may also contact us directly at:
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Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
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Or, send your request by E-mail to: 
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You may also contact us directly at:
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(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
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