Panasonic DMC-TZ65 manuale d’uso

All descriptions and logos pertaining to HDMI, VIERA Link, A VCHD Lite, and Dolby pertain to DMC-TZ7 only . VQT1Z93-1 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ7 DMC-TZ6 DMC-TZ65 EB Before use, please read these instructions completely . Web Site: http://www .panasonic-europe.com B VQT1Z93-1 M0209KZ1029 B Web Site: http://panasonic.net [...]

2 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 3 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. Information for Y our Safety W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS[...]

4 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 5 Quick start guide 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. For proper treatment, recovery and recycl[...]

6 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 7 Record, view , save those precious moments. VQT1Z93 7 6 VQT1Z93 Record P .28 T aking picture with automatic settings ● Camera automatically detects the scene ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO’ mode (P .32) ● Automatically adjusts the optimum focus and brightness settings based on the movement of the subject ‘AF TRACKING’ (P .34) ●[...]

8 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 9 Contents Before use Before use ............................................ 10 Read first ..................................................... 10 T o prevent damage and faults ..................... 10 Standard accessories ......................... 1 1 Names of parts..................................... 12 Cursor button ........[...]

10 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 1 1 Before use Standard accessories T o prevent damage and faults Do a test shot first! Check first to see if you can take pictures and record sounds (motion pictures/ pictures with audio) successfully . We will not compensate for failed/ lost recording or for direct/indirect damage. Panasonic will not provide compensation for vi[...]

12 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 13 Names of parts Charging battery Always charge before first use! (not sold pre-charged) Cursor button MENU/SET (menu display/set/finish) (P .18) Left cursor button ( ◄ ) • Self-timer (P .48) Down cursor button ( ▼ ) • Macro mode (P .45) • AF Lock (AF tracking) (P .34, 73) The appearance, specifications, and screen dis[...]

14 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 15 Charging battery (Continued) Inserting battery and card The battery life Figures may be reduced if intervals between recordings are longer; if flash, zoom, or LCD MODE are used frequently; or in colder climates (depends on actual usage). Number of recordable pictures Approx. 300 pictures Approx. 320 pictures By CIP A standard [...]

16 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 17 Inserting battery and card (Continued) Setting the clock ( The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.) Remaining battery and memory capacity Pictures remaining ( P .124 P .126) Displayed when no card inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) Remaining battery (only when using battery) (flashes red) If the batt[...]

18 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 19 T o enable optimum usage of the camera, various functions can be activated and setting can be changed from the menus. Using menus Menu type T o restore default settings ‘RESET’ (P .24) Bring up the menu The selected item is displayed with an orange background. Select SETUP menu Highlight Select and return to menu items T u[...]

20 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 21 Using menus (Continued) Using SETUP menu Settings items displayed vary depending on recording mode. Using Quick menu Recording menu items can be called up easily . Set to Display ‘Quick menu’ Hold Quick menu Select item and setting Press Select Item Setting CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (P .17) Set time, date, and displ[...]

22 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 23 See P .18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued) LCD MODE Make LCD monitor easier to see. OFF: Normal (cancel setting) AUTO POWER LCD: The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. POWER LCD: Makes screen brighter than normal (for outdoor use). HIGH[...]

24 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 25 See P .18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued) ZOOM RESUME Remember the zoom ratio when turning power off. OFF / ON • Cannot be set when using ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ scene mode. NO.RESET Reset image file numbers. YES/NO • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. ?[...]

26 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 27 See P .18 for the setting procedure in the SETUP menu. Using SETUP menu (Continued) VIERA Link Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link- compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (sold separately) (P .109). OFF : Operations must be performed via the camera’s [...]

28 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 29 Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P .17). Holding the camera/Direction detection function Mode dial T urn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Set to : Pictures and motion pictures can be taken. : The captured pictures and motion pictures can be played back. Set to the de[...]

30 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 31 Basic shooting operation Please set the clock before shooting (P .17). Holding the camera/Direction detection function Mode dial T urn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Set to : Pictures and motion pictures can be taken. : The captured pictures and motion pictures can be played back. Set to the de[...]

32 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 33 T aking picture with automatic settings ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode’ Mode: Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as ‘face’, ‘movement’, ‘brightness’, and ‘distance’ just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manua[...]

34 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 35 T aking picture with automatic settings ‘INTELLIGENT AUTO mode’ (Continued) Mode: T aking pictures with your own settings ‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’ Mode: Face Detection and Face Recognition If the camera automatically identifies the scene and determines that people appear as subjects in the image ( or ), Face Detection is [...]

36 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 37 T aking pictures with your own settings ‘NORMAL PICTURE mode’ (Continued) Mode: T aking pictures/motion pictures with zoom Mode: Align focus for desired composition Useful when subject is not in centre of picture. First adjust focus according to subject Hold down halfway AF area Subjects/environments which may make focusin[...]

38 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 39 T aking pictures/motion pictures with zoom (Continued) Mode: The enlargement ratio displayed in the bar on screen is an estimate. In certain recording modes, TELE MACRO function (P .45) is activated when maximum zoom ratio is reached. A greater degree of distortion may be generated by taking wider-angled pictures of close obje[...]

40 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 41 V iewing your pictures (NORMAL PLA Y) REC/PLA Y switch: Deleting pictures REC/PLA Y switch: Set to Scroll through pictures Previous Next File number Picture number/ T otal pictures Hold down to quickly scroll forwards/ backwards. (Only file numbers change while held down; picture is displayed when released) Scroll speed increa[...]

42 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 43 Changing recording information display T aking pictures with flash Mode: Change between different LCD monitor displays, such as histograms. Histogram Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture. (Guide) A peak in the centre re[...]

44 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 45 T aking pictures with flash (Continued) Mode: T aking close-up pictures/motion pictures Mode: A vailable types in each mode ( : default setting) SCENE MODE ○○ ○ ○○○○○ - ○ -- ○○○ -- ○○○○ ○ -- ○○○○ ----- ○ -------- ○ - ○ ○○○○○ - ○ -- ○○○○○○○○○ - - - --[...]

46 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 47 T aking close-up pictures/motion pictures (Continued) Mode: Positioning camera and subject within accessible range for focus alignment In MACRO ZOOM, higher magnification results in lower picture quality . When set to MACRO ZOOM, extra optical zoom is cancelled. MACRO ZOOM setting cannot be used while recording in ‘MUL TI AS[...]

48 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 49 T aking images with self-timer Mode: T aking pictures/motion pictures with exposure compensation Mode: We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self timer to 2 seconds. When set to BURST , three pictures are taken. When set to the ‘FLASH BURST?[...]

50 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 51 T aking pictures by automatically changing the aspect ratio ‘MUL TI ASPECT’ Mode: T aking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ Mode: In this mode, pressing the shutter button once automatically takes three pictures in each of three aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. (The shutter sound is made only once.) After [...]

52 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 53 How to select a scene (P .51) Using flash in scene modes (P .44) T aking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: PORTRAIT Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. • ‘AF MODE’ default setting is (face detection). T ips • Stand as close as pos[...]

54 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 55 How to select a scene (P .51) Using flash in scene modes (P .44) T aking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes NIGHT PORTRAIT T ake pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness. • Interference may be noticeable with dark scenes. • Shutter may remain [...]

56 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 57 How to select a scene (P .51) Using flash in scene modes (P .44) T aking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: HIGH SENS. Prevents blurring of subject in dark, indoor conditions. • Pictures may appear slightly grainy due to high sensitivity . • Main fixed settings QUALITY : (Standard) SENSITIVI[...]

58 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 59 How to select a scene (P .51) Using flash in scene modes (P .44) T aking pictures according to the scene ‘SCENE MODE’ (Continued) Mode: Scene Uses, Tips Notes FIREWORKS T ake clear pictures of fireworks in the night sky . • Shutter speed can be set to 1/4 second or 2 seconds (if there is a little jitter or if optical ima[...]

60 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 61 Setting frequently-used scene modes on the mode dial ‘MY SCN MODE/MY SCENE MODE ’ Mode: T aking motion pictures Mode: and Both represent the same function. Frequently-used scenes can be preset to each position so that you can quickly and easily switch to the desired scene mode. For details on the preset scenes, see the pag[...]

62 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 63 T aking motion pictures (Continued) Mode: For the operating procedures for the DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65, see P .64. Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’* or above is recommended for recording motion pictures. The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing. Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packagin[...]

64 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 65 T aking motion pictures ‘MOTION PICTURE mode’ Mode: T aking pictures with the face recognition function Mode: Face Recognition function Set ‘F ACE RECOG.’ in the REC menu to ‘ON’ to use the following face recognition functions when taking pictures. Detect faces close to those that have been registered for priority [...]

66 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 67 T aking pictures with the face recognition function (Continued) Mode: Useful features for travel Mode: Face recognition editing screen Select items with ▲▼ , and press ► to set. • NAME: Register names (text input method: P .89) • PRIORITY : Set priority order for focus and exposure adjustment Changing priority order:[...]

68 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 69 Useful features for travel (Continued) Mode: Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu REC/PLA Y switch: Upon your return Go through steps , and on the upper left, and return to the original time. T o set/release summer time Press ▲ in step . (Press again to release) When summer time is set in ‘DESTINA TION’, the current time is adv[...]

70 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 71 See P .18 for menu setting procedure. Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: QUALITY Set quality of picture. MODE: → REC menu → REC menu Settings: Fine (High quality , priority to picture quality) Standard (Standard quality , priority to the number of pictures) ASPECT RA TIO Aspect ratio of picture can[...]

72 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 73 See P .18 for menu setting procedure. Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: WHITE BALANCE Adjust colouring to suit light source if colours otherwise appear unnatural. MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu → REC menu Settings: A WB (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , sha[...]

74 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 75 See P .18 for menu setting procedure. Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: PRE AF Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject even when shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption) MODE: → REC menu → REC menu Settings: Setting Effect OFF Focus is not adjusted until[...]

76 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 77 See P .18 for menu setting procedure. Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: I.EXPOSURE Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colours when there is significant contrast between background and subject. MODE: → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu → REC menu Settings: OFF/ON ( displayed on[...]

78 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 79 See P .18 for menu setting procedure. Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: MIN. SHTR SPEED Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. MODE: → REC menu Settings: 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2 1 Slower shutter speeds allow[...]

80 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 81 Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: See P .18 for menu setting procedure. T aking/viewing clipboard pictures ‘CLIPBOARD mode’ Mode: REC QUALITY Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded. MODE: → MOTION PICTURE menu → REC menu Settings: ‘A VCHD Lite’ in REC MODE Setting [...]

82 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 83 T aking/viewing clipboard pictures ‘CLIPBOARD mode’ (Continued) Mode: V iewing as list (Multi playback/Calendar playback) REC/PLA Y switch: Zoom mark Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc. T o register zoom enlarged size and position Enlarge with zoom lever and select position with ▲▼◄► Press Zoom mark[...]

84 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 85 V iewing motion pictures/pictures with audio REC/PLA Y switch: Different playback methods ‘PLA YBACK MODE’ REC/PLA Y switch: The volume for pictures with audio can be adjusted by the speaker volume (P .21). Motion pictures and pictures with audio recorded by other cameras may not play back correctly on this camera. When us[...]

86 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 87 Different playback methods ‘PLA YBACK MODE’ (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: See P .85 for switching PLA YBACK MODE procedure. SLIDE SHOW Automatically play images in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Select playback method • ALL : Play all • PICTURE ONL Y : Playback of pictures only • MOTION PI[...]

88 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 89 Different playback methods ‘PLA YBACK MODE’ (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: See P .85 for switching PLA YBACK MODE procedure. Using PLA YBACK menu REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except ) T ext input method CA TEGOR Y PLA Y Images can be classified automatically and viewed by category . Automatic classification start[...]

90 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 91 For the PLA YBACK menu setting procedure, see P .18. Using PLA YBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except ) T o edit select ‘SINGLE’ in step → select picture with ◄► , and press ‘MENU/SET’ → correct text and select ‘EXIT’ → press to return to the menu. Cannot be set in ‘CA TEG[...]

92 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 93 For the PLA YBACK menu setting procedure, see P .18. Using PLA YBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except ) Picture quality is reduced after resizing. Cannot be set in ‘CA TEGORY PLA Y’ or ‘F A VORITE PLA Y’ playback mode. Cannot be used with motion pictures, pictures with audio, or pictures [...]

94 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 95 For the PLA YBACK menu setting procedure, see P .18. Using PLA YBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except ) Picture size may be increased after aspect ratio is changed. Cannot be set in ‘MODE PLA Y’, ‘CA TEGORY PLA Y’, or ‘F A VORITE PLA Y’ playback mode. Cannot be used with motion pictur[...]

96 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 97 For the PLA YBACK menu setting procedure, see P .18. Using PLA YBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except ) PRINT SET Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at shop to check compatibility) Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET?[...]

98 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 99 Using PLA YBACK menu (Continued) REC/PLA Y switch: (Set mode dial to any except ) For the PLA YBACK menu setting procedure, see P .18. Copying recorded pictures COPY Copy between built-in memory and memory card, or from memory card to clipboard folder . Set-up: Press ‘MENU/SET’ → ‘ PLA YBACK menu’ → Select ‘COPY?[...]

100 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 101 Using with your PC Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer . Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together . • Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO?[...]

102 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 103 Using with your PC (Continued) New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (including pictures taken with other cameras, etc.) • When recording after performing ‘NO. RESET’ (P .24) ?[...]

104 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 105 Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your printer . Printing T o cancel print Press ‘MENU/SET’ Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. T urn off power before inserting or removing memor[...]

106 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 107 Printing (Continued) V iewing on TV screen Making print settings on camera (Make settings before selecting ‘PRINT ST ART’) Select item Select setting Item Settings PRINT WITH DA TE OFF/ON NUM. OF PRINTS Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) P APER SIZE (printer takes priority) L/3.5”×5” (89×127 mm) 2L/5”×7[...]

108 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 109 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable enjoyment of pictures and motion pictures in high resolution. What is HDMI? High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. Digital video and audio signals can be outpu[...]

1 10 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 1 1 1 V iewing on TV screen (Continued) The DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 does not support VIERA Link. Other related operations Power OFF The camera’s power can also be switched of f when switching the television’s power off with the remote control. Automatic input select • This function automatically switches the television input to [...]

1 12 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 1 13 5 5 F3.3 1/30 F3.3 1/30 10 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 R3 R3 COOL COOL 5s 5s 1 / 30 1 / 30 5 64 3 2 1 7 15.APR.2009 10:00 15.APR.2009 10:00 1ST DAY 1ST DAY A WB AWB F3.3 1/30 F3.3 1/30 1 / 9 100–0001 100–0001 1/9 10 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 11 14 1 1 In recording 1 Recording mode ( P .29, P .31) Recording quality [...]

1 14 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 1 15 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . Message displays THIS MEMOR Y CARD IS LOCKED Release using the write-protect switch on the SD memory card or SDHC memory card. (P .16) NO V ALID PICTURE TO PLA Y T ake pictures, or insert a different card already containing pictures. THIS PICTU[...]

1 16 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 1 17 T ry checking these items (P .1 16 - 121) first. (Restoring menu settings to default values may solve certain problems. T ry using ‘RESET’ in SETUP menu in recording mode (P .24).) Q&A T roubleshooting Battery , power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. Battery is not inserted correctly (P .15), or nee[...]

1 18 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 1 19 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) LCD monitor LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording. LCD monitor may dim if continuing motion picture recording for long periods. Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is on. Camera set to ‘AUTO LCD OFF’ (P .23). After recording, monitor shuts off until next picture[...]

120 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 121 Q&A T roubleshooting (Continued) TV , computer , printer No image appears on TV . Image blurred or not coloured. Not connected correctly (P .107, 108). TV input setting not set to auxiliary input. ‘VIDEO OUT’ not set to ‘P AL ’ (P .25). TV is not compatible with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory card) TV [...]

122 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 123 Usage cautions and notes When in use Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. T o avoid jitter , use a tripod and place in a stable location. (Especially when using telescopic zoom, lower shutter speeds, or self-timer) Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equip[...]

124 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 125 Recording picture/time capacity Figures given are estimates. May vary according to conditions, card type, and subject. Recording capacities/times displayed on LCD monitor may not be reduced regularly . Recording picture capacity (still pictures) Recording time capacity (motion pictures) V aries according to ‘REC MODE’ (P[...]

126 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 127 Recording picture/time capacity Recording picture capacity (still pictures) V aries according to ‘ASPECT RA TIO’ (P .70), ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P .69), or ‘QUALITY’ (P .70) settings. Recording time capacity (motion pictures) V aries according to ‘REC QUALITY’ (P .80) setting. REC QUALITY W VGA VGA QVGA Built-in mem[...]

128 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 129 Specifications DMC-TZ7 Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.3 W When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective pixels 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD, total pixel number 12,700,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm [...]

130 VQT1Z93 VQT1Z93 131 Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power Consumption When recording: 1.2 W / 1.3 W When playing back: 0.6 W Camera effective pixels 10,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD, total pixel number 10,300,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 12 x zoom f=4.1 mm to 49.2 mm (35 mm film came[...]