Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ30 User Manual
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Others 131VQT0R81 Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. Major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Unlock [LOCK] of the Write-Protect switch on the SD Memory Card. (P16) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] After canceling the protect setting, delete or overwrite the picture. [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED ] / [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] The pictures not based on the DCF standard cannot be deleted. If you want to delete, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC or elsewhere. [CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE ] / [CANNOT BE SET ON SOME PICTURES] If the pictures are not based on the DCF standard, the DPOF print cannot be set. [NO ADDITIONAL DELETE SELECTIONS CAN BE MADE] You have exceeded the number of pictures that can be set at once with [MULTI DELETE]. Once delete the selected pictures and then repeat deleting multiple pictures. More than 999 favorites have been set.[MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] The format of the card cannot be recognized by the camera. Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC or elsewhere. [PLEASE TURN CAMERA OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN] This message appears when the camera does not operate properly. Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest servicenter. [MEMORY CARD ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] Failed access to the card. Insert the card again. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Others 132VQT0R81 [READ ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] Data reading error. Be sure that the card is inserted securely and then play it back again. [WRITE ERROR PLEASE CHECK THE CARD] Data writing error. Turn the camera off and remove the card. Then insert the card and turn the camera on again. Be sure that the camera is turned off before removing or inserting the card to avoid damage. [MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD] When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with “10 MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Depending on the number of pictures, type of card and number of pictures deleted, recording may stop in the middle when you are recording. If something like this happens, clean-up may be effective. We recommend you clean up the card using the camera in advance. (P114) [A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED] A folder cannot be created because the card is full. Format the card after deleting unnecessary data or saving necessary data on a PC or elsewhere. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Others 133VQT0R81 Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P24) ∫Battery and the power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. Is the battery inserted correctly? Is the battery sufficiently charged? – Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged. 2: The camera is turned off immediately even after it is turned on. Is the battery charge insufficient to operate the camera? – Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged. ∫Recording 1: The picture cannot be recorded. Is the card inserted? Is the mode dial correctly set? Is there any memory capacity left on the card? – Before recording, delete some pictures. 2: The subject is not focused properly. The focus range varies depending on the recording mode. Rotate the mode dial to set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject. Is the subject out of the focus range? (P38) When you cannot focus on the subject even if you tried many times, turn the camera off once and turn it on again.3: The recorded picture is blurred. When taking a picture especially in dark places, the shutter speed becomes slow and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly. In this case, we recommend holding the camera with both hands firmly to take pictures. When you take pictures with slow shutter speed, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P53) for taking pictures. 4: The recorded picture is whitish. The lens is dirty. The picture can become whitish if there is dirt e.g. fingerprints on the lens. When the lens is dirty, turn the camera on and lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft dry cloth. 5: Motion picture recording stops in the middle. Are you using a MultiMediaCard? – This unit does not support MultiMediaCard. When you set the picture quality to [30fpsVGA], we recommend using a high speed SD Memory Card with “10 MB/s” or greater displayed on the package. Depending on the number of pictures, type of card and number of pictures deleted, recording may stop in the middle when you are recording. If something like this happens, clean-up may be effective. We recommend you clean up the card using the camera in advance. (P114) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Others 134VQT0R81 ∫LCD monitor 1: The brightness of the screen becomes dark or bright for a moment. This phenomenon appears when pressing the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. 2: The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor. Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder? – Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. 3: The screen is too bright or dark. Adjust the brightness of the screen. 4: Some pixels are inactive or always lit on the LCD monitor. These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. This is not a malfunction. 5: Noise appears on the LCD monitor. In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording. 6: A vertical line appears on the LCD monitor. This is called smear. It is specific to CCD, not a malfunction. It appears when the subject has a bright part. Horizontal line distortion may also appear around the smear. It is recorded on motion pictures, but not recorded on still pictures. 7: Distortion in the LCD monitor. When holding the edge of the LCD monitor, there may be some distortion, however this is not a malfunction. Moreover, this has no affect on the taken pictures or playback.∫Flash 1: Flash is not activated. Is the flash closed? – Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. In motion picture mode [ ] and [SCENERY] (P73), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P74), [FIREWORKS] (P77) or [STARRY SKY] (P79) in scene mode, the flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF [ ] even if the flash is opened. 2: The flash is activated 2 times. When you select AUTO/Red-eye reduction [ ], the first flash is activated for red-eye prevention on the subject (red-eye phenomenon) before actually recording pictures. After the first flash, the flash is activated again for recording. ∫Playback 1: Pictures being played are rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. The camera has a function to automatically rotate and display pictures recorded by holding the camera vertically. (If you take pictures aiming the camera up or down, the camera may recognize that it is held vertically.) When [ROTATE DISP.] (P104) is set to [OFF], you can display the pictures without being rotated. You can rotate pictures with [ROTATE] function (P105). 2: The picture is not played back. Is the mode dial set to playback [ ]? Is the card inserted? Is there a picture in the card? Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Others 135VQT0R81 3: The picture played back looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. Is the ISO sensitivity is high or is the shutter speed slow? – Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P84) – Have you set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or items other than [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW]? (P92) – Take pictures in bright places. 4: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen may turn black. Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with the digital camera other than Panasonic? This may also result if the battery is removed immediately after recording or by recording with the exhausted battery. – In order to delete the pictures mentioned above, format the data. (P115) (Once formatted, all the data including the other pictures cannot be restored. Confirm carefully to format.) ∫TV, PC and printer 1: The picture does not appear on the television. Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? Set the TV input to external input mode. 2: When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred. Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly? Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P117) 3: The card is not recognized by the PC. Disconnect the USB connection cable and then connect it again with the card inserted into the camera.4: The pictures cannot be printed with the camera connected to printers. Is the printer supporting PictBridge? – You cannot print pictures with printers which do not support PictBridge (P121). Set [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)]. (P117) 5: The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. When using the printer with a trimming feature or other feature which cuts out both edges of the pictures, cancel the feature for printing. The feature depends on the printer used. (Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details.) When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be printed with both ends. 6: The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. With some TV models, the area display is smaller so the top and bottom or left and right of the picture may appear cut off when the picture is displayed. This is not a malfunction. In this case, check the picture on the camera’s LCD monitor. ∫Others 1: Unreadable language was selected by mistake. Press the [MENU] button and select [ ] icon on the [ SETUP] menu to set the desired language. 2: The setting for the auto review function is disabled. Is the camera in burst mode (P57), auto bracket (P55) or motion picture mode [ ] (P69), or is [AUDIO REC.] set to [ON] (P87)? – In these cases, you cannot set the auto review function in the [SETUP] menu. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Others 136VQT0R81 3: A certain part of the picture blinks. This appears due to the highlight display function which shows white saturated areas. (P29) 4: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, a red lamp sometimes turns on. In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P90) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject. 5: The camera will make sounds caused by internal mechanical movement when it is shaken. The sound arises when the lens moves. This is not a malfunction. 6: 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 dark places?– The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places. The AF assist lamp does not turn on when [SCENERY] (P73), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P74), [FIREWORKS] (P77), or [PANNING] (P80) in scene mode is selected. 7: The camera is getting warmer. The surface of the camera may get warmer during use. This does not cause a problem with the performance or quality of the camera. 8: When the zoom ring is rotated, the camera makes a noise. When the zoom function is activated, you may hear some sound from the camera or the camera may shake. However, it is not a malfunction. 9: 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. 10: 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. 11: Colors that were actually not around the subject appear on the picture. On the camera, color shift may appear by the characteristic of the lens. This is not a malfunction. 12: The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation. (P119) 13: The file numbers are recorded in ascending order. If the battery is inserted or removed when the camera is not turned off, the recorded folder numbers are lost. However if you turn the camera on again and record pictures, the recorded folder numbers are different from the prior recorded folder numbers. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Others 137VQT0R81 Specifications Digital Camera:Information for your safety Camera Effective pixels:8,000,000 pixels Image sensor:1/1.8qCCD, total pixel number 8,320,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens:Optical 12kzoom, fl7.4mm to 88.8mm (35mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 420 mm)/F2.8 to F3.7 Digital zoom:Max. 4k Focus:Normal/AF MACRO/Manual/Macro, 9-area-focusing/ 3-area-focusing (High speed)/1-area-focusing (High speed)/ 1-area-focusing/Spot-focusing Focus range:AF: 30 cm (0.98 feet) (Wide)/2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶ AF MACRO/MF: 5 cm (0.16 feet) (Wide)/ 2 m (6.56 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Shutter system:Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter Burst recording Burst speed:3 frames/second (High speed), 2 frames/second (Low speed), Approx. 2 frames/second (Unlimited) Number of recordable pictures:Max. 9 frames (Standard), max. 5 frames (Fine), Depends on the remaining capacity of the card. (Unlimited) (Performance in burst recording is only with SD Memory Card. MultiMediaCard performance will be less.) Motion picture recording:640k480 pixels/320k240 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 Shutter speed:60 to 1/2000th [STARRY SKY] mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds White balance:AUTO/Daylight/Cloudy/Halogen/Flash/White set1/White set2 Exposure (AE):Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/ Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2 EV to i2EV) Metering mode:Multiple/Center weighted/Spot LCD monitor:2.0qlow-temperature polycrystalline TFT LCD (235,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) Viewfinder:Color LCD Viewfinder (235,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) (with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter) Flash:Built-in pop up flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.0 m (23.0 feet) (Wide) Power Source:DC 8.4 V Power Consumption:2.1 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 2.0 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.2 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.1 W (When playing back with Viewfinder) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Others 138VQT0R81 AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Fo rced OFF Microphone:Monaural Speaker:Monaural Recording media:SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard Picture size Still picture:When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 3264k2448 pixels, 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 3072k1728 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [ ] 3248k2160 pixels, 2560k1712 pixels, 2048k1360 pixels, Motion pictures:640k480 pixels/320k240 pixels Quality:Fine/Standard/TIFF/RAW Recording file format Still Picture:JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)/TIFF (RGB), DPOF corresponding Picture with audio:JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard)i640k480 pixels QuickTime (picture with audio) Motion pictures:QuickTime Motion JPEG (motion pictures with audio) Interface Digital:USB 2.0 (Full Speed) Analog video/audio:NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu), Audio line output (monaural) Terminal REMOTE:φ 2.5 mm jack AV OUT/DIGITAL:Dedicated jack (8 pin) DC IN:type 3 jack Dimensions:140.75 mm (W)k85.5 mm (H)k138.1 mm (D) (5 9/16q (W)k 33/8q (H)k57/16q (D)) (excluding the projection part) Mass:Approx. 674g/23.8 oz (excluding Memory Card and battery) Approx. 740g/26.1 oz (with Memory Card and battery) Operating Temperature:0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF) Operating Humidity:10% to 80% Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-993B):Information for your safety Equipment mobility:Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S006A):Information for your safety Input:110 to 240 V 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A Output:CHARGE 8.4 V 0.43 A Voltage/capacity:7.2 V, 710 mAh Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Others 139VQT0R81 Digital Camera Accessory System Please refer to pages 13, for details on the battery charging time and the number of recordable pictures. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. Accessory# Description Figure BN-SDCAPU/1B BN-SDABPU/1BSD USB Reader/Writer (compatible with MultiMediaCard) SD PC Card Adaptor (compatible with MultiMediaCard) DMW-LND55 DMW-LMC55 DMW-CAC1 ND Filter MC Protector Battery Charger/AC Adaptor CGR-S006A Lithium Ion Battery DMW-FL28 DMW-RS1 Remote ShutterExternal Flash 2 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 RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SD512BU1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SD256BU1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA RP-SD032BPPA Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
Others 140VQT0R81 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information on Accessories. 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 OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night() 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 2. Items Ordered Quantity Accessory # Price EachDescription Total Price 6.95 Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed 1. Digital Camera Model # Discover Expiration Date Credit Card # Customer Signature Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals