Panasonic Aj Px270 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions Excerpted Version 
Memory Card Camera-Recorder
Model No. AJ-PX270
VQT5J83FJ0214HM0 -YI
Printed in Japan
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully an\
d save this manual for future use.
ENGLISHExcerpted Version
This manual is an excerpted version of the full Operating Instructions.
For more information, please visit the Panasonic website (http://pro-av.panasonic.net/en/manual/index.
html), and refer to the Operating Instruction (PDF).
FRANÇAISPour de plus...

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 indicates safety information.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK   
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s 
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 
to...

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CAUTION:Do not leave the unit in direct contact with 
the skin for long periods of time when in 
use.
Low temperature burn injuries may be 
suffered if the high temperature parts of this 
unit are in direct contact with the skin for 
long periods of time.
When using the equipment for long periods 
of time, make use of the tripod.
CAUTION (For USA and 
Canada):
To prevent electric shock, match wide 
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
CAUTION:Keep metal objects (such as necklaces...

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FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of ConformityModel Number: AJ-PX270
Trade Name:  Panasonic
Responsible Party:    Panasonic Corporation of North America  
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
Support contact:  1-800-524-1448
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the ma\
nufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, \
stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)  Do not defeat the...

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Brazil Only 
Brasil Apenas 
r Manuseio de baterias usadas
BRASILApós o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão ser 
entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de 
assistência técnica autorizada.
Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar 
numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metá\
licas pode causar 
vazamentos, gerar calor, romper a blindagem e produzir fogo.
Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem...

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r Batteries that may be used with this product (Correct as of March 2014)
Panasonic VW-VBD58 batteries may be used with this product. 
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar\
 to the genuine product are 
made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs \
are not adequately 
protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropria\
te safety standards. There 
is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to...

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f SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
 
f HDMI, HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and/or other countries.
 
f MMC (Multi Media Card) is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG.
 
f Microsoft
® and Windows® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the\
 United 
States and/or other countries.
 
f Screenshots are used according to Microsoft Corporation...

Contents
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Contents
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Before using the camera    1 0
Description of Parts    1 4Left side    14
Right side    17
Front side, rear side    19
Top side    21Power supply    2 4Charging the battery    24
Attaching and removing the battery    25Attaching and adjusting accessories    2 7Attaching the eye cup    27Setting menu structure    2 8Menu types and how to open them    28
Main menu structure    28Updating the camera firmware    3 0
Specifications    3 1Dimensions    31...

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Before using the camera
Before using the camera
 
r When using this product during rain or snow or when at the beach, be careful that water 
does not get inside the camera recorder.
Water causes damage to the camera recorder and memory card. (Repair may \
be impossible)
 
r Keep the camera recorder away from devices (TVs, TV games, etc.) that produce 
magnetism.
 
f If you use the camera recorder on or near TVs, video and sound data may be distorted by 
electromagnetic waves.
 
f Strong magnetic...