Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx1 Owners Manual

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nConnecting to a TV, computer or printer
ConditionsCauses
The picture does not 
appear on the television. 
The TV screen is 
disturbed or displayed in 
monochrome.Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?
Check it.
Set the TV to video input mode.
Cannot play motion 
pictures on a television.You cannot play motion pictures if you have inserted the card 
into a card slot on a television.
Connect the camera to the television with the included AV 
cable and play the pictures on this unit. (P104)
The pictures cannot be 
printed with printers.Does the printer support PictBridge? You cannot print 
pictures with printers which do not support PictBridge. (P108)
Set the USB mode to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P105)
The sides of printed 
images are cut off.• Some photography shops can handle pictures shot in the 
[
j] aspect ratio (P87). Enquire before sending them for 
printing.
• If your printer has trimming and border settings, change the 
settings so that there is no trimming and no border. (Read 
your printer’s operating instructions.)
Cannot upload pictures 
to your computer.Check the connections.
Check that the computer has correctly recognized the 
camera.
Change the camera’s USB mode to [PC]. (P105)
The picture size does not 
fit the TV screen.Check the [TV ASPECT] setting on this unit. (P26)
The relative area taken 
up by pictures shown on 
the television and on this 
unit’s LCD is different.The actual area shown may be different with some types of 
television. Pictures may appear with the sides or top and 
bottom cut off. This is normal.
The computer does not 
recognize the card.Disconnect the USB connection cable, then insert the card 
and reconnect the cable. 
						

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nOthers
ConditionsCauses
Unreadable language 
was selected by mistake.Select [
{] icon on the [SETUP] menu to set the desired 
language. (P26)
When the shutter button 
is pressed halfway, a red 
lamp turns on 
sometimes.In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P77) lights red to make it 
easier to focus on a subject.
The AF assist lamp does 
not turn on.Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [REC] mode menu set to [ON]?
Are you taking pictures in bright places? The AF assist lamp 
does not turn on in bright places.
The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SCENERY], 
[NIGHT SCENERY], [FIREWORKS] or [SELF PORTRAIT] in 
scene mode (P61) is selected.
The clock setting is 
reset.If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock setting 
may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE 
CLOCK] appears, set the clock again.
When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00  0. 0.  
0] is recorded.
The lens clicks.When brightness has changed due to the zoom or the 
movement of the camera or other, the lens may click and the 
picture on the screen may be drastically changed, however, 
the pictures are not affected.
The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the 
aperture. It is not a malfunction.
The camera gets hot.The camera may get a little warm while you are using it, but 
this is normal.
Strange colors appear 
around the edge of the 
image.The characteristics of the lens may cause some discoloring. 
This is normal.
Cannot change the auto 
review setting.You cannot change the auto review setting in the setup menu 
if you are; shooting with auto bracket (P46) or burst mode 
(P48): shooting motion pictures (P59): using the self portrait 
scene mode (P69): or, recording audio. (P75)
File numbers are not 
created in order.Certain operations cause pictures to be saved in folders with 
different numbers. (P107) 
						

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Specifications
Digital Camera:Information for your safety
Power Source:DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption:2.1 W (When recording)
1.0 W (When playing back)
Camera Effective pixels:8,400,000 pixels
Image sensor:1/1.65″ CCD, total pixel number 8,610,000 pixels
Primary color filter
Lens:Optical 4× zoom, f=6.3 to 25.2 mm [35 mm film camera 
equivalent: 28 to 112 mm (aspect ratio [
j])]/F2.8 to F4.9
Digital zoom:Max. 4×
Extended optical zoom:In [
j] aspect : Up to 5×
In [ ] aspect : Up to 5.1×
In [
h] aspect : Up to 5.6×(Any resolution except the maximum for the selected aspect ratio)Focus:Normal/Macro/Manual
9-area-focusing/3-area-focusing (high speed)/1-area-focusing 
(high speed)/1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing
Focus range:
Normal AF: 1.64 feet (50 cm) (Wide)/3.94 feet (120 cm) (Tele) to ZMacro: 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide)/0.98 feet (30 cm) (Tele) to ZShutter system:Electronic shutter+Mechanical shutter
Shutter speed:60 to 1/2,000th
Burst recording
Burst speed (max.):3 frames/second (high speed), 2 frames/second (low speed), 
2 frames/second (unlimited)
Number of recordable 
pictures (max.):9 frames (standard), 5 frames (fine),
Depends on the capacity of the card. (unlimited)
(Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card. 
MultiMediaCard performance will be less.)
Motion picture recording:Aspect ratio [
j]:848×480 pixels (30 or 10 frames/second 
with audio)
Aspect ratio [
h]:320×240 pixels, 640×480 pixels (30 or 10 
frames/second with audio) 
(The maximum recording time depends on the capacity of the 
card.)
ISO sensitivity:AUTO/80/100/200/400
White balance:AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/White set 1/White set 2
Exposure (AE):Program AE
Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, –2  to +2 EV)
Metering mode:Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
LCD monitor:Low-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD
2.5″ (Approx. 207,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Flash:Flash range: (ISO AUTO)
Approx. 1.97 feet (60 cm) to 13.5 feet (4.1 m)
AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/Red-
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Microphone:Monaural
Speaker:Monaural
Recording media:SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard
Picture size:
Still picture:Aspect ratio [
j]:
3840×2160 pixels, 3072×1728 pixels, 1920×1080 pixels
Aspect ratio [ ]:
3248×2160 pixels, 2560×1712 pixels, 2048×1360 pixels
Aspect ratio [
h]:
2880×2160 pixels, 2304×1728 pixels, 2048×1536 pixels, 
1600×1200 pixels, 1280×960 pixels
Motion picture:Aspect ratio [
j]:
848×480 pixels
Aspect ratio [
h]:
640×480 pixels, 320×240 pixels
Quality:TIFF/Fine/Standard/RAW
Recording file format
Still Picture:JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard)/DPOF compliant
Picture with audio:JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2
standard)+QuickTime (picture with audio)
Motion pictures:QuickTime Motion JPEG (audio recordable)
Interface
Digital:USB 2.0 (Full Speed)
Analog video/audio:NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output
(monaural)
Terminal
AV OUT/DIGITAL:AV/USB Dedicated jack (8 pin)
DC IN:Dedicated jack (2 pin)
Dimensions:4 1/8″(W) × 2 1/4″(H) × 1″(D)
(105.7 mm (W)×55.8 mm (H)×25.6 mm (D))
(excluding the projection part)
Weight:Approx. 6.50 oz/185 g
(excluding Memory Card, battery and Lens Cap)
Approx. 7.80 oz/220 g 
(with Memory Card, battery and Lens Cap)
Operating Temperature:32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Operating Humidity:10 % to 80 %
Battery Charger 
(Panasonic DE-A11B):Information for your safety
Input:110 to 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output:CHARGE 4.2 V 0.8 A
Equipment mobility:Movable
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) 
(Panasonic CGA-S005A):Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity:3.7 V, 1150 mAh 
						

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Digital Camera Accessory System
* Please refer to page 14, for details on the battery charging time and available recording 
time.
* NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer.
Accessory#FigureDescription
CGA-S005ALithium Ion Battery
(Same as the included 
battery)
DMW-AC5AC Adaptor
(The battery cannot be 
recharged in the camera 
even if you supply it with AC 
power.)
RP-SDK02U1A
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDH512U1A
RP-SD512BU1A
RP-SDH256U1A
RP-SD256BU1A
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD064BPPA
RP-SD032BPPA2 GB SD Memory Card
1 GB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory Card
BN-SDCAPU/1BSD USB Reader/Writer
(compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
BN-SDABPU/1BSD PC Card Adaptor
(compatible with
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Digital Camera Accessory Order Form 
(For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Digital Camera Model #                                     
2. Items Ordered
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #                                                                                  
MasterCard Expiration Date                                                                                 
Discover Cust omer Signature                                                                          
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on 
Accessories.
Accessory #Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
To t a l  E n c l o s e d
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last Phone#:
Day (      )
Street Address
Night (      )
City State  Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR DIGITAL CAMERA ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 
						

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Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Digital Camera Repair
Request for Service Notice:
(USA Only)
• Please include your proof of purchase.　
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
• To further speed your repair, please provide 
an explanation of what wrong with the unit 
and any symptom it is exhibiting. 
						

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Limited Warranty (For USA Only)
Panasonic Digital Still Camera
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto 
Rico, Inc. (collectively 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, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The 
decision to repair or replace 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. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are 
included, they are not warranted. 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”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for 
warranty service. PANASONIC CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC 
CORPORATION OF 
NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San
Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
PRODUCT OR PART NAME PARTS LABOR
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
(EXCEPT ITEMS LISTED 
BELOW)1 (ONE) YEAR 90 (NINETY) DAYS
CCD 6 (SIX) MONTHS 90 (NINETY) DAYS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 
PACK (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE
SD MEMORY CARD
 (IN EXCHANGE FOR 
DEFECTIVE SD CARD)90 (NINETY) DAYS NOT APPLICABLE 
						

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Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call
1-800-272-7033.
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
This 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, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, 
or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a 
Factory Servicenter 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 media or images, data or other memory content. The 
items listed are not exclusive, but are 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 Servicenter. 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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Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, 
and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest 
servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by 
visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Product RepairsCentralized Factory Servicenter
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Digital Camera RepairMAIL TO :
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory 
Servicenter.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto 
Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
As of November 2004