Panasonic DMC-TZ61 manual

VQT5E64 M01 14KZ0 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-TZ60 DMC-TZ61 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied[...]

2 VQT5E64 (ENG) 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. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from t[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 3 ■ About the battery pack CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer . • When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave[...]

4 VQT5E64 (ENG) ■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Always use a genuine Panasonic A V cable (DMW-A VC1: optional). • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI sta[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 5 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby , “ Panasonic Corporation ” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www .doc.panasonic.de Contact[...]

6 VQT5E64 (ENG) Contents Information for Y our Safety .... 2 Before use ................................ 7 Standard accessories ............. 8 Names and Functions of Main Parts .............................. 10 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) ................................ 13 Charging the battery ............. 14 [...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 7 Before use ■ Camera handling ● Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with the camera. ● Do not allow camera to come into contact [...]

8 VQT5E64 (ENG) Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of January 2014. These may be subject to change. Battery pack DMW-BCM13E • Charge the battery before use. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. AC adaptor VSK0775 Hand strap VFC4297 USB connecti[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 9 ■ Optional Accessories Battery pack DMW-BCM13 USB connection cable DMW-USBC1 A V cable DMW-A VC1 • Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre • For customers within the U.K.: 0844 844 3899 • For customers within Ireland: 01289 8333 • Monday[...]

10 VQT5E64 (ENG) Names and Functions of Main Parts 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 12 13 91 0 11 26 24 25 28 34 30 33 31 27 (T op) 15 16 17 19 (Bottom) 21 22 23 14 20 18 32 29[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 1 1 1 Flash 2 Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp 3 Control ring 4 Lens barrel 5 Lens • Do not touch the lens barrier. 6 Viewfinder (L VF) 7 Diopter adjustment dial • Adjusts the focus in the viewfinder. 8 [L VF] button • Use this to switch display between viewfinder and LCD monitor . 9 LCD Monitor 10 Charging lamp (Red)/ Wi-Fi[...]

12 VQT5E64 (ENG) Names and Functions of Main Parts [MENU/SET] button / Cursor button [MENU/SET] button • Use this button to display the menus, enter the settings, etc. Cursor button • This button is used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. • In this manual, the button that is to be used is indicated by . Y ou can p[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 13 Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) Make sure that the camera is turned off. Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly and check that it i[...]

14 VQT5E64 (ENG) Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCM13E. • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. Make sure that the camera is turned off. Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor (supplied) ( ) or a PC ( ) When charging[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 15 ■ Charging lamp (Red) On: Charging in progress Off: Charging stops (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer .) Flashing: Charging error (For instructions on correcting the problem, refer to “T roubleshooting” ( → 34).) ■ Notes on charging time When using the AC adaptor (supp[...]

16 VQT5E64 (ENG) Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Disconnect the unit from the AC adaptor (supplied). Press the Camera [ON/OFF] button ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year , month, day , hour , minute, display order or time display format), and press to set • T o cancel → Press [Q.MENU/ ] bu[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 17 Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET] City or area name Current time Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean T ime) • If the time zone of your current location is different from that of [Home], [World Time] is set to [Destination]. ([ ] will be displayed next to the time and date on the screen) ■ Changing time settings S[...]

18 VQT5E64 (ENG) Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from [ ] to [ ] in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Press or turn the control dial to select the [Rec] menu, and press [MENU/SET] Press or turn the control dial to select [AF Mode], and press [MENU/SET] • [...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 19 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimises settings to match the subject and recording environment. Set mode dial to [ ] ([Intelligent Auto] Mode) Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. [...]

20 VQT5E64 (ENG) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ■ Recording modes [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. Y ou can switch to the [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode on the menu to adjust the brightness and colour settings to your liking. [Program AE] Mode T ake pictures with automatic shutter spe[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 21 ■ Zoom types Y ou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) • Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 30x is possible if pictures without [ ] have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. • Extra optical zoom Zooming in up to 71.7x is possible wh[...]

22 VQT5E64 (ENG) Recording motion pictures Y ou can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). • Y ou can record motion pictures fitting each recording mode. • Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory . Press the motion picture button ( ) to start recording ● Do not block the microphones ( ) when recording motion pictures. ?[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 23 ■ About the recording format for recording motion pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either A VCHD or MP4 formats. The recording format for motion pictures can be changed in [Rec Format] of the [Motion Picture] menu. ■ About the recording quality setting The recording quality for motion pictures can be changed in [...]

24 VQT5E64 (ENG) Using the control ring/control dial Y ou can use the control ring/control dial to perform frequently used operations and settings directly . Control ring Control dial Items that can be set by the control ring/control dial vary depending on recording modes. Following are the pre-assigned settings. Recording mode Setting Control ring[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 25 ■ T o change the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial Changes the settings assigned to the control ring/control dial. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Ring/Dial Set] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [ ] (control ring) or [ ] (control dial), and then press [MENU/[...]

26 VQT5E64 (ENG) Registering preferred functions to the [Fn] button T aking pictures with the composition determined [Composition Guide] It is set to [Composition Guide] at the time of purchase. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Setup] menu and press [MENU/SET] Press to select [Fn Button Set] and press [MENU/SET] Press to select the function to reg[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 27 Viewing your pictures Press the Playback button ( ) • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in playback mode. Press or turn the control dial to select the picture to be displayed Folder/File number Picture number/ T otal pictures Location name information and latitude & longit[...]

28 VQT5E64 (ENG) What you can do with the Wi-Fi ® function ■ Using a smartphone/tablet as a camera remote control By installing the “Panasonic Image App” on your smartphone/tablet, you can operate the camera remotely and use the smartphone/tablet to record and play back. In addition, you can copy pictures in the camera to the smartphone/ tab[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 29 ■ Using WEB services Through “LUMIX CLUB”, you can send still pictures and motion pictures to social networking services, etc. T o upload recorded pictures to a social networking service right away , we recommend that you first send the pictures to your smartphone/tablet and then upload them from your smartphone/tablet. Wirel[...]

30 VQT5E64 (ENG) GPS functions Before using the camera, be sure to read “User Licence Agreement for Location Name Data” (Operating Instructions for advanced features). This camera can record the location information of a place where a picture was taken on the pictures. The camera can also automatically adjust the time. Using the GPS function to[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 31 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ■ For Windows T urn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instruct[...]

32 VQT5E64 (ENG) Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. For details about operating environment and usage, please read “Operating Instructions for advanced features” (PDF format) or the manuals for each software. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO / LoiLoScope are not compatible with[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 33 Downloading SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE This software develops and edits RA W file pictures. Edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG or TIFF that can be displayed on a PC, etc. Download SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE from the following site and install it on your computer to use. (This software is not provided on [...]

34 VQT5E64 (ENG) T roubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. The charging lamp blinks. ● Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature. → Reconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and retry charging in a place[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 35 The Wi-Fi connection is not recognising my PC. ● By default, the Wi-Fi connection uses the default workgroup name of “WORKGROUP”. If the name of the workgroup has been changed, it will not be recognised. Select [PC Connection] then [Change Workgroup Name] in the [Wi-Fi Setup] menu to change the workgroup name to match that of[...]

36 VQT5E64 (ENG) Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source DC 5 V Power Consumption 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) Camera effective pixels 18,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.3 ″ MOS sensor , total pixel number 18,900,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens Optical 30x[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 37 Exposure (AE) Programme AE (P) / Aperture-priority AE (A) / Shutter-priority AE (S) / Manual exposure (M) Metering Mode [Multi Metering] / [Center Weighted] / [Spot] LCD monitor 3.0 ″ TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 921,600 dots) Viewfinder Colour LCD V iewfinder (Approx. 200,000 dots) (with diopter adjustment -4 to +4 diopter) Microphone[...]

38 VQT5E64 (ENG) Specifications Mass With card and battery: Approx. 240 (0.529 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 214 (0.472 lb) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH Wi-Fi Compliance standard IEEE 802.1 1b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Frequency range used (central frequency) 2412 M[...]

(ENG) VQT5E64 39 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • 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. • HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “A VCHD”, “A VCHD Progressive” and the “A [...]

Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2014 EU Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany[...]