Panasonic DMW-MCTZ20E User manual

Operating Instructions

Manuel d’utilisation

Bedienungsanleitung

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

Istruzioni d’uso

使用說明書

使用说明书

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Marine Case

Boîtier marin

防水盒

DMW-MCTZ20

VQT3M28

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the

instructions completely.

Avant de raccorder, régler ou utiliser l’appareil, il est recommandé de lire

attentivement le manuel d’utilisation.

Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der Inbetriebnahme des

Gerätes vollständig durch.

Antes del uso, lea completamente estas instrucciones.

Leggere completamente queste istruzioni prima dell’uso.

使用前，請完整閱讀本說明書。

使用前，请完整阅读本说明书。

Перед пользованием прочтите, пожалуйста, эту инструкцию полностью.

Model No.

Node modèle

型号

until

2011/2/4

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Contents

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Handling and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

What is the O-ring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preparation -Setting the O-ring- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preparation -Checking the Case is Waterproof- . . . . . 14

Preparation -Attaching the Digital Camera- . . . . . . . . 15

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tips for Taking Pictures in the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

After Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cleaning and Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Caution for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Before Use

≥This Marine Case is designed for a Panasonic Digital Camera.

You can enjoy taking pictures underwater at depths up to 40 m/130 feet.

≥In the case of water leakage due to insufficient care, Panasonic is in no

way liable for damage to any products (digital camera, batteries, card etc.)

inside this Case, photography costs or any other expenses.

≥Panasonic also offers no compensation for accidents resulting in injury or

damage to property.

≥Read the operating instructions for your digital camera.

≥Before attaching the digital camera, submerge the case in water for

about 3 minutes or more to check that there is no water leakage.

∫About handling this Case

≥Use under the following conditions.

• Water depth: Up to 40 m/130 feet

• Ambient temperature: 0 °C

40 °C/32 °F

104 °F

≥Do not use the Case in water over 40 °C/104 °F. The heat may damage the Case or

cause water leakage.

≥The Case is made of impact resistant polycarbonate however be careful when you

are using it. It can be easily scratched when taking pictures in rocky places etc. and

can be damaged by the impact if dropped etc. When travelling, pack the Case

carefully to prevent any direct impact if it is dropped etc. and do not leave the digital

camera in the Case. Only attach the digital camera to the case if you are

transporting it a short distance such as from the airport to the diving spot. (You

cannot reuse the material the Case was packed in at the time of purchase to

transport it.)

≥When boarding a plane, the change in atmospheric pressure may cause the inside

of the Case to expand causing damage to the Case. Remove the O-ring before

boarding a plane.

Insert the removed O-ring into the supplied exclusive polyester bag.

≥Do not leave the digital camera in the Case for a long period of time in a car, a

ship, exposed to direct sunlight etc. The Case is an airtight device so the

temperature inside the Case will become very high and the digital camera may

stop operating properly. Do not let the temperature inside the Case become

too high.

ENGLISH

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Before Use (continued)

∫Using the Case in high or low temperatures

≥If you open or close the Case where it is humid or hot and then move to a place that

is cold or dive underwater, condensation may appear inside the Case, the glass

surface may become cloudy and the digital camera may be damaged.

≥If you suddenly move the Case from a cold place or cold water to a warm place, the

glass surface may become cloudy. Wait until the Case becomes close to the air

temperature before taking pictures.

∫About preparation

≥Do not open or close the Case where it may be splashed by water or sand may

get in it. We recommend opening or closing the Case indoors.

≥Replace the battery, card etc. and attach the digital camera indoors where there is

little moisture.

≥If you must open or close the Case at the diving spot to replace the battery or

the card, be sure to follow the steps below.

• Select a place where the Case will not be splashed by water and sand will not get

in it.

• Blow off any drops of water in the gap between the rear case and the front case

and on the buckle. Thoroughly wipe off any remaining drops of water with a dry

cloth.

• Thoroughly wipe off any drops of water on your body or hair.

• Be particularly careful about any water coming from the sleeves of your thermal

suit.

• Do not touch the digital camera if your hands are wet from sea water. Wet a towel

with fresh water and place it in a polyester bag beforehand. Use this towel to wipe

off any drops of water or sand on your hands or body.

≥This Case does not absorb shock. If you place a heavy object on the Case or cause

shock to it, the digital camera may be damaged. Be careful when you are using the

case.

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Accessories

When you first open the package, check that the Case and all the

accessories are included and that there has been no damage to the

Case or any of the accessories during distribution or

transportation. If you find something unusual, consult your dealer

before using the Case.

Do not use any accessories except those specified below.

Replacement O-ring

VMG1798

* In exclusive

polyester bag

* One has been

attached to the unit

in advance.

Silica Gel (Desiccant)

(1 g/5 pieces)

VZG0371

Grease (for O-ring)

VZG0372

Hand Strap

VFC4190

Weight (2), Weights attachment screw

VXA8726

Diffuser/String

VYK4X94

≥You can remove this diffuser when not using it

Removing Attaching

Align with the mark on the back of the

case and attach.

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Handling and Care

≥Do not place the Case where it may fall.

• If the Case falls on your head or foot, it will injure you and cause the Case to

malfunction.

≥Never alter the Case.

• If water leaks into the digital camera because the Case was altered, the digital

camera may be damaged beyond repair.

• If you continue to use the digital camera after water has leaked into it, this may

cause a fire.

≥Do not use the Case while scuba diving without proper training.

• You should only operate the Case while scuba diving if you have been properly

trained and certified for this sport.

≥Never place the Case, grease, silica gel or O-ring within the reach of

infants.

• If any part of an infant’s body is caught in the Case, it may cause an injury.

• Infants may accidentally swallow the grease, silica gel or O-ring.

• Consult a doctor immediately if you think an infant may have swallowed the

grease, silica gel or O-ring.

≥Do not hang the strap around your neck underwater.

• It may become wound around your neck causing suffocation or other serious

injuries.

≥Thoroughly wash any grease on your hands.

• Do not allow the grease on your hands to come into contact with your mouth or

eyes.

≥If water leaks into the case, stop using it immediately.

• This may cause an electric shock, burning or a fire.

• Consult your dealer.

≥If anything abnormal occurs while using the Case underwater, please

follow all necessary procedures and guidelines for decompressing

when you ascend.

• If you ascend too quickly, you may get caisson disease.

≥If smoke or abnormal heat, smells or sounds come from the Case,

stop using it immediately.

• These may cause an electric shock, burning or fire.

• Remove the digital camera from the Case and then immediately remove the

battery from the digital camera.

• Consult your dealer.

≥Be careful when opening the Case after water leakage.

• The leaked water may blow out or the rear case may flip.

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≥Do not leave the Case where the temperature is high.

• The temperature inside the Case becomes very high particularly when it is

exposed to direct sunlight on a beach, a ship etc. or when it is left in an airtight car

in the summer. The heat may damage the Case or its inner parts.

• If a digital camera is attached to the Case, it may also be damaged.

• If you use the attached digital camera when the temperature inside the Case is

very high, it may cause leakage, short-circuiting or insulation failure resulting in

fire or malfunction.

≥Do not handle the digital camera or the battery with wet hands.

• This may cause an electric shock or malfunction.

∫When taking pictures with the flash

≥When taking pictures with the flash, the corners of the picture may be vignetted or

the picture may not be lit evenly.

≥When taking pictures with the flash, the available flash range is less underwater

than on land.

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Components

1. Zoom Lever

2. Motion Picture Button¢1

3. Shutter Button

4. Mode dial

5. Mounting shoe for INON

Inc., external strobe¢2

6. Front Case

7. Diffuser (supplied)

8. Front Glass

9. Camera ON/OFF Switch

10. [Rec]/[Playback] selector

switch

11. Button operation section

(Read the operating

instructions of the digital

camera for details about

each button operation.)

12. Rear Case

13. Buckle

14. Lock Release Lever

15. Strap Eyelet

(for attaching the supplied hand

strap and diffuser)

42 3516

¢1 There is an operation button on the marine case that has multiple functions.

Follow the button indication (function) on the digital camera when using the

marine case.

This function may not be available depending on the camera used.

¢2 This is a mounting shoe dedicated for an external strobe manufactured by

INON Inc.

Please refer to INON Inc. regarding compatible strobe.

http://www.inon.co.jp/INON_WORLD_body.html

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What is the O-ring?

≥The O-ring is a waterproofing packing used for underwater cameras, watches and

diving equipment.

≥The O-ring keeps the Case waterproof by sealing the gap between the rear case

and the front case.

∫How the O-ring keeps the Case waterproof

The gum comes into contact with the sides of the Case making the

Case waterproof and stopping water from entering from the gap.

When water pressure acts on the O-ring, the surface of the O-ring

expands and the Case is sealed more tightly.

The O-ring prevents water leakage by coming into uniform

contact with the sides of the Case. Therefore, good care of the

O-ring is very important. Incorrect care of the O-ring may

cause water leakage.

O-ring

Digital Camera

Front Case

Rear Case

O-ring O-ring

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Preparation -Setting the O-ring-

Be sure to set the O-ring before attaching a digital camera.

Thoroughly wash and dry your hands before handling the O-ring. Place

the O-ring where there is no sand or dust.

1Loosen the O-ring with your fingers to remove it.

≥Loosen part of the O-ring with the tips of two fingers and then lift the loosened

part. Be careful not to scratch the O-ring with your fingernails.

∫Note

≥Do not use a pointed object to remove the O-ring. This may scratch or damage the

O-ring.

O-ring

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