Panasonic A F100 Manual

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Detaching a lens from the camera 
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1  Attach the lens cap.
2 While pressing the lens detachment button, turn the 
lens in the direction indicated by the arrows until it 
stops, and detach.
3 Attach the body cap.
Lens detachment 
button
Ensure that the body cap is attached to prevent dust or 
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dirt from entering the camera.
To prevent damage to the lens connection, be sure to 
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attach the lens rear cap.
When using lenses other than those conforming to the Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds standard, 
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see the LENS CHECK item in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen of MENU settings. \
Change lenses in a place that is relatively free of dust and dirt.
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When the power switch is [OFF] or when carrying the camera, attach the l\
ens cap to prevent damage 
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to the surface of the lens.
Be careful not to misplace the body cap, lens cap, or lens rear cap.
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Enabling Image Stabilization
 
■Image Stabilization can be enabled with lenses equipped with OIS.
Set the OIS switch of the lens to [ON]
Setting the OIS switch to [OFF] is recommended when using a tripod.
Use the OIS switch on the camera if a lens has an Image Stabilization fu\
nction but does not have an 
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OIS switch. If the lens has an OIS switch, the OIS switch on the camera \
is disabled.
  
						

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Please read before use (continued)SD Memory Cards compatible with this product
Speed class 4 or above is required for recording in the PH mode or HA mode. Speed class 6 or above 
is required when using the VFR function. It is recommended that you use \
the following Panasonic SD 
memory cards, SDHC memory cards, or SDXC memory cards. (As of December, 2010)
Card type Recording capacity Recording/playbackSaving/reading of scene files and 
user files, reading of metadata
SD Memory  Card 8 MB
16 MB Cannot be used.
Can be used.
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB Successful operation cannot be 
guaranteed. Recording may be 
suddenly terminated with certain 
SD Memory Cards.
512 MB
Can be used.
1 GB
2 GB
SDHC Memory  Card 4 GB
6 GB
8 GB
12 GB
16 GB
32 GB
SDXC Memory  Card 48 GB
64 GB
Please see our support page at the following website for the latest info\
rmation not included in these 
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operating instructions.  
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/ 
This camera supports FAT12 & FAT16 formatted SD memory cards, FAT32 formatted SDHC memory 
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cards, and exFAT formatted SDXC memory cards that are compliant with the SD standard.
4 GB (or greater) memory cards without the SDHC logo and 48 GB (or gr\
eater) memory cards without 
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the SDXC logo are not based on the SD standard.
Use this product to format the SD Memory Cards to be used. Formatting me\
mory cards on computers 
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or other devices may cause recording to take longer than normal, or may \
cause cards to become 
incompatible with this product. (Page 36) (Use this product to reform\
at any cards that have already been 
formatted on computers, etc.)
MultiMediaCards cannot be used with this product.
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 (SD speed class 4)
This refers to a class 4 speed standard (SD speed class) for the conti\
nuous writing of data between SD-
compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standard\
s.
When the use of an SD speed class 4 card is recommended for SD-compatibl\
e products, this indicates 
that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Car\
ds of class 4 and above.
 (SD speed class 6)
This refers to a class 6 speed standard (SD speed class) for the conti\
nuous writing of data between SD-
compatible devices and SD Memory Cards, as designated by the SD standard\
s.
When the use of an SD speed class 6 card is recommended for SD-compatibl\
e products, this indicates 
that stable recording operation can be achieved when using SD Memory Car\
ds of class 6 and above.
Cautions for usageDo not allow dirt, water, or other substances to come into contact with the connector part on th\
e 
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reverse of the card.
Do not leave the card in the following places:
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  – In direct sunlight or in places of high humidity, e.g. close to heating equipment
  – In highly humid or dusty locations
  – In locations with high variations in temperature (condensation may appear on card)
  – In places subject to static electricity or electromagnetic waves
Store cards in bags or cases after use.
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Operating precautions
Do not allow any water to get into the camera-
recorder when using it in the rain or snow or at 
the beach.Failure to heed this caution will cause the 
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camera-recorder or a card to malfunction (and 
may result in irreparable damage).
Keep the camera-recorder away from 
equipment (such as TV sets and video game 
machines) that generate magnetic fields. Using the camera-recorder on top of or near a 
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TV set may cause distortion in the images and/
or sound due to the electromagnetic waves that 
the set emits.
The powerful magnetic fields generated by 
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speakers or large motors may damage your 
recordings or distort the images.
The electromagnetic waves emitted from a 
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microcomputer will adversely affect the camera-
recorder, causing the images and/or sound to be 
distorted.
If the camera-recorder is so adversely affected by 
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products that generate magnetic fields that it no 
longer operates properly, turn it off and remove 
the battery or unplug the AC adaptor from the 
power outlet. Then install the battery again or 
reconnect the AC adaptor. After this, turn the 
camera-recorder back on.
Do not use the camera-recorder near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage equipment. Using the camera-recorder near a radio 
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transmitter or high-voltage equipment may 
adversely affect the recorded images and/or 
sound.
Do not allow any sand or dust to get into the 
camera-recorder when using it at the beach 
and other similar places. Sand and dust can damage the camera-recorder 
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or a card. (Be especially careful when inserting or 
removing a card.)
AC adaptor (battery charger) and battery If the CHARGE lamp continues to blink even 
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when the battery temperature is normal, there 
may be something wrong with the battery or AC 
adaptor (battery charger). Contact your dealer.
The battery takes longer to charge when it is 
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warm.
The AC adaptor (battery charger) can interfere 
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with radio reception so keep radios at least 1  meter away from it.
The AC adaptor (battery charger) may make 
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some noise when you are using it, but this is 
normal.
Take precautions not to drop the camera when 
moving it. Strong impacts may damage the camera and 
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cause it to stop working.
Handle the camera with care, using the hand 
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strap or shoulder strap to carry it.
Do not spray the camera with insect sprays or 
other volatile substances. These can warp the camera or cause the finish 
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to come off.
Do not leave the camera-recorder in contact with 
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rubber or PVC products for extended periods of 
time.
After use, remove the battery and disconnect 
the AC power supply cord.
Battery characteristics
This camera-recorder uses a rechargeable 
lithiumion battery that uses its internal chemical 
reaction to generate electrical energy. This reaction 
is easily influenced by the ambient temperature 
and humidity, and the battery’s effective operating 
time is reduced as the temperature rises or falls. 
If you use this camera at locations with extremely 
low temperatures, its operating time will be 
reduced. 
Protective circuitry functions if you use the battery 
where it is very hot and you will have to wait before 
you can use it again.
Remove the battery after use.
Completely remove the battery. (The battery 
continues to be used even if you have turned 
the camera off.) The battery can over discharge 
if you leave it in the camera and it may become 
impossible to recharge it.
Disposing of spent batteries
The battery will become unchargeable. Rather than 
throwing the battery into the garbage, take it to a 
store that can assist in recycling it.
Do not remove the battery when the POWER 
switch is ON. 
Disconnect the power supply after turning OFF the 
POWER switch and making sure the mode lamp is 
completely OFF.  
						

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What to remember when throwing memory 
cards away or transferring them to others
Formatting memory cards or deleting data using 
the functions of the unit or a computer will merely 
change the file management information: it will 
not completely erase the data on the cards. When 
throwing these cards away or transferring them 
to others, either physically destroy them or use a 
data deletion program for computers (commercially 
available) to completely erase the data. Users are 
responsible for managing the data on their memory 
cards.
Liquid crystal displaysImages or letters can get burned onto the screen 
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of the LCD or viewfinder if they are displayed for 
a long time, but you can fix this by leaving the 
camera off for several hours.
The liquid crystal parts are highly precise with 
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99.99% of the pixels effective. This leaves less 
than 0.01% of pixels that may not light or may 
remain on all the time. These phenomena are 
normal and will have no effect on the images you 
shoot.
Condensation may form if you use the camera 
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where temperatures fluctuate. Wipe dry with a 
soft, dry cloth.
The LCD may appear dim after immediately 
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turning on a cold camera, but will brighten as the 
camera warms up.
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at the sun.
Doing so may damage the parts inside.
Protective caps for the connectors
Keep the protective caps fitted over any 
connectors that are not being used. 
  
						

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Precaution for use
Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some tr\
ial shots and check that the 
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sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.
Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone. These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before \
making a 
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recording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 33)
Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings. In the unlikely event that content that was not recorded due to a fault \
related to this camera or SD/SDHC/
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SDXC memory card during use, please understand that no compensation can \
be provided.
Respect copyrights Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recor\
ded for any purpose other than 
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your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the sho\
oting of certain material even 
if it is intended for private use.
Caution regarding laser beams Lenses may suffer damage if it is struck by a laser beam. Ensure that laser beams do n\
ot strike the lens 
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when shooting in an environment where laser devices are used.
Media that can be used in this unit SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards can be used. See page 12 for details.
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Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripod
The tripod mounting hole supports 1/4-20UNC and 3/8-16UNC screws. Please\
 use this in according to 
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the fixing screw on the tripod.
The depth of the tripod mounting hole is 5.5mm. Avoid applying excessive force to the tripod screws 
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when mounting the camera onto a tripod.
Attach the tripod to the tripod hole on the bottom side. 
						

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Before use
The SDHC logo and SDXC logo are trademarks 
 
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of SD-3C, LLC. 
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks 
 
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of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
This product has been manufactured under 
 
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license from Dolby Laboratories.   
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks 
of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition 
 
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Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 
 
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Microsystems IR GmbH.
DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica 
 
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Camera AG.
Microsoft
 
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®, Windows®, and Windows Vista® are 
either registered trademarks or trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
Screenshots are used in accordance with 
 
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Microsoft Corporation guidelines.
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of 
 
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International Business Machines Corporation.
Intel
 
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® is a registered trademark or a trademark 
of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.
Apple
 
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®, Macintosh®, and Mac OS® are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple 
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Other model names, company names, and 
 
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product names listed in these operating 
instructions are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective companies. This product is licensed under the AVC Patent 
 
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Portfolio License for the personal and non-
commercial use of a consumer, and no license 
is granted or shall be implied for any use other 
than the personal uses detailed below.
  –   To encode video in compliance with the AVC 
standard (“AVC Video”)
  –   To decode AVC Video that was encoded by 
a consumer engaged in a personal and non-
commercial activity
  –   To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a 
video provider licensed to provide AVC Video  
•		 Additional	information	may	be	obtained	from	
MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).
  –  Separate license contracts must be obtained from 
MPEG LA where SD Memory Cards containing 
information recorded with this product are to be 
distributed to end users for commercial purposes. 
“End user” refers to persons or organizations 
handling such contents for personal use.
 About this manualNote concerning illustrations in these instructions
Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the 
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actual camera-recorder.
References References are shown as (Page 00).
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SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are noted as SD memory cards.
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Precaution for use (continued)
 What is AVCHD?   AVCHD is a standard for the recording and playback of highly detailed, high-definition video.
      Video is compressed in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 formats, and audio is recorded in Dolby Digital or 
linear PCM .
Information regarding compatibility of SDHC Memory Cards and recorded vi\
deo
SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards
SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards cannot be used with non-SDHC-compatible 
 
●
equipment.
Ensure that all equipment is SDHC/SDXC-compatible when using card 
 
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with other devices.
Compatibility of recorded video
Recorded video cannot be used with non-AVCHD-compatible equipment. For details, please see 
 
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your product’s operating instructions.
Recorded video cannot be played back on non-compatible (non-AVCHD-compatible) equipment.
 
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Playback may not always be possible on all AVCHD-compatible equipment. Please use this product 
 
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for playback in such instances. 
						

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Before use
Accessories
BatteryAC Adaptor
(Battery charger)AC power supply cords/
DC cordWireless remote 
control and battery 
(CR2025) (Page 27)
Eye cup
(Page 29)Microphone holder
(Page 41 of Vol.2)Microphone holder 
screws M4)
(Page 41 of Vol.2)
Length 6-mm (M4) (2)
 
Length 12-mm (M4) (2)
Microphone holder 
adaptor
(Page 41 of Vol.2)
Cable clamper
(Page 41 of Vol.2)Screws for cable 
clamper
Length 4-mm (M2) (1)
(Page 41 of Vol.2)CD-ROM
The following accessories are attached to the unit.
Bodycap
HandleGripINPUT 1/2 terminal 
cover (2)
Please consult a retailer when purchasing additional accessories.
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Optional accessories
XLR microphone
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  AG-MC200G
Battery
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  VW-VBG6 (7.2 V, 5800 mAh (typ.)) 
						

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Description of parts
Left side
MENUSTART/STOP 2 PUSH-ENTER
MODEPOWER
DISP/MOD
E CHKUSER 1
USER 2FUNCTION
FOCUS
I R IS
G AINWHIT E BALB
PUSH AUT O
MEGAON
O FFO .I.S .
CAM
ON
CH1 CH2AUDIOLEVEL.
.OFF
PB
+
–AUDIO MON
EXEC
APRSTLMH
AM¿MODEPOWER
DISP/MOD
E CHKUSER 1
USER 2FUNCTION
FOCUS
I R IS
G AINWHIT E BALB
PUSH AUT OCAM
ON
CH1 CH2AUDIOLEVEL.
.OFF
PB
APRSTLMH
AM¿
MENUSTART/STOP 2 PUSH-ENTER+
–AUDIO MON
EXEC
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1  POWER switch (Page 27)
2  MODE button  ( Page 28 of Vol.2)
3  DISP/MODE CHK button ( Page 6 of Vol.2)
4  Viewfinder (Page 29)
5  Diopter adjustment dial (Page 29)
6  Built-in speaker (Page 40 of Vol.2)
7  START/STOP2 button (Page 35)
8  MENU button (Page 44)
9  EXEC button ( Page 35 of Vol.2)
10  OPERATION lever
11  AUDIO MON/ADV button   
(Pages 12 and 40 of Vol.2)
12  LCD monitor (Page 30, Page 45 of Vol.2)
13  Built-in microphone (Page 17 of Vol.2)
14  Light shoe
15  Major hook
16  ND dial (Page 41)
17  IRIS dial (Page 40)
18  IRIS button (Page 40)  19 
GAIN switch (Page 41)
20  WHITE BAL switch (Page 41)
21  USER1 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)
22  USER2 button (Page 11 of Vol.2)
23  FUNCTION knob (Page 10 of Vol.2)
24  FOCUS switch (Page 39)
25  PUSH AUTO button (Page 39)
26  AUDIO LEVEL dial (CH1, CH2) 
(Page 18 of Vol.2)
27  Mode lamp (Page 27)