Panasonic DMC-LS2 Motion picture recording stops in the middle, LCD monitor flickers indoors

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5:The recorded picture is blurred. The optical image stabilizer is not effective.

•The shutter speed will become slower and the optical image stabilizer function may not work properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. In this case, we recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P24) When

[SLOW SHUTTER] (P64) is set, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P41) when taking pictures.

6:The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture.

•Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?

(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO sensitivity increases.)

–Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P61)

–Set [PICT.ADJ.] to [NATURAL]. (P65)

–Take pictures in bright places.

7:Motion picture recording stops in the middle.

•Are you using a MultiMediaCard?

–This unit does not support MultiMediaCards.

•Depending on the type of SD Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle.

•We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card.

∫LCD monitor

1:The LCD monitor is turned off sometimes when the camera is turned on.

•Is the LCD monitor turned off soon after you take pictures with the flash?

–While the flash is being charged, the LCD monitor is turned off.

2:The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment.

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•This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures.

3:The LCD monitor flickers indoors.

•The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under fluorescent light.

This is not a malfunction.

4:The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.

•Adjust the brightness of the screen. (P20)

•Is the camera in high angle mode? (P37)

5:Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.

•These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.

This is not a malfunction.

6: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.

7:A vertical line appears on the LCD monitor.

•This is a phenomenon called smear. It is a characteristic of CCD and appears when the subject has a bright part. This is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.

∫Flash

1:The flash is not activated.

•Is the flash setting set to Forced OFF

[ ]?

– Change the flash setting. (P38)

•The flash is not activated when motion

picture mode [ ], [SCENERY] (P49), [NIGHT SCENERY] (P50),

[FIREWORKS] (P52) or [STARRY SKY] (P52) in scene mode is selected.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear CustomerFCC Note U.S. only About the Lens About Condensation When the lens is fogged upHumid places About The Mode Dial About illustrations in these operating instructions About indications in these operating instructionsAbout illustrations of the cursor Button Contents Setting color effects Adjusting the picture qualityUsing the Play mode menu Setting the picture to printStandard Accessories Names ComponentsStrap SD Memory Cards are optional12 13 Quick Guide Insert the batteries. P15Turn the camera on to take pictures Play back the picturesAbout the Batteries All or part Pole is flat Covering on Battery is peeled Off Battery indicationWhen recording once every When not using the batteries for a long period of timeRecording conditions by Cipa standard Inserting/Removing the Batteries Playback timeRemove the batteries after use Months even if the batteries are removedAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Inserting/Removing the Card OptionalIcons displayed on the screen SD Memory Card optional MultiMediaCard optionalSD Memory Card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csInitial setting Changing the clock settingPress MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Press MENU/SET several times to close the menuAbout the Setup Menu Press 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then pressPress MENU/SET and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu itemBattery Type Oxyride ZR6Clock SET MonitorMode only NO.RESETReset EconomyUSB Mode Select on ConnectionVideo OUT Scene MenuTaking Pictures Turn the camera on Select normal picture modeTake a picture Focus indication lights when the subject is focused FocusingTips for taking good pictures Press the shutter button fullyParty P51 Preventing jitter camera shakeExposure Taking Pictures in Simple Mode Basic menu settingsSettings in Simple mode Other Settings in Simple modeAspect RATIO/PICT.SIZE/QUALITY P62 This case, the subject, such as a person, will become darkTaking Pictures with the Zoom Rotate the zoom lever towards TeleRotate the zoom lever towards Wide To make subjects appear closer use TelePicture size and maximum zoom Magnification ± Available, Not availableFurther extending the zoom Press MENU/SETMenu operation Checking the Recorded Picture Review Press 4 REVRotate the zoom lever towards T to enlarge the picture Press 3/4/2/1 to move the positionPlaying Back Pictures Press 2/1 to select the pictureFast forwarding/Fast rewinding Press and hold 2/1 during playbackDeleting Pictures Select the picture with 2/1Press Press 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to setPress 3 to select YES and then press MENU/SET to set Screen when selecting Multi DeleteDo not turn off the camera while deleting Recording mode Simple modePlayback mode About the LCD MonitorHistogram Recording guide lineExample of histogram Canceling High angle mode Press 1 to switch the flash setting Auto ISO80Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Sec 30 to 1/2000Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Press 2 to select the self-timer modeCompensating the Exposure Press MENU/SET to finishUnder exposed Compensate the exposure towards positiveTaking Pictures using Auto Bracket Optical Image Stabilizer Demonstration of the optical imageNumber of pictures recorded in burst Mode Taking Pictures using Burst ModeWhen the burst mode setting is set to Unlimited How to turn the LCD monitor on again Power saveConditions OperationTaking Close-up Pictures Focus rangeScene Mode Press 3/4 to select the scene modeSetting frequently used scenes to the mode dials There are 4 menu screens 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4Portrait mode Technique for Portrait modeTechnique for Night portrait mode Use the flash Technique for Sports modeTechnique for Night scenery mode Technique for Party mode Technique for Candle light modeSetting the shutter speed Technique for Fireworks modeTechnique for Starry sky mode Age display setting Birthday settingChanging the picture quality setting Motion Picture ModePress the shutter button fully to stop recording Press 3/4 to select the item and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select PICT.MODE and then pressYou cannot record audio Rotate the zoom lever towards W to display multiple screens Displaying MultiplePress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture Using the Playback Zoom 1k2k4k8k16k When you rotate the zoom leverTo stop using the playback zoom Rotate towards W or press MENU/SETTo pause Playing Back Motion PicturesMotion pictures cannot be recorded with audio Using the REC Mode Menu There are 2 menu screens 1/2 and 2/2Adjusting the hue for a more natural picture BalanceSetting the light sensitivity SensitivityAbout the white balance Shutter speedAspect Ratio Setting the aspect ratio of picturesPICT.SIZE/QUALITY AF Mode Setting the focus methodSlow Shutter Recording bright pictures in dark placesUsing the Play mode menu COL.EFFECTPICT.ADJ Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu itemPress 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPress 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Press 4 to finishSetting your favorite pictures FavoriteRotate DISP./ROTATE Deleting all favoritesSetting the picture to print and the number of prints Press 2/1 to select the picture and then pressPress MENU/SET twice to close the menu Dpof PrintMulti setting Single settingTo cancel all settings Protect To print the dateDate print icon Date appears Preventing accidental erasure of picturesResize Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressPress 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Making the picture smallerTrimming Press shutter buttonCopy Message Delete Original PICTURE? appearsCopy Format Initializing the built-in memory or a cardPress 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Connecting to a PCWindows Folder Composition MacintoshConditions under which a different Folder number is used Printing the Pictures Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SETPress 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET Disconnect the USB connection cable after printingPress 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Print with DateNUM. of Prints Paper SizeSetting the date printing with Dpof print in advance Playing back pictures using the video cable supplied Connect the video cable to the video input socket on the TVTurn the TV on and select external input Turn the camera on Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slotScreen Display RecordingRecording in simple mode PlaybackAge P53 Motion picture playback P58 Favorites P67 Message Display This Memory Card is ProtectedNo Valid Picture to Play This Picture is ProtectedBUILT-IN Memory Error Format BUILT-IN MEMORY? Memory Card Error Format this CARD?Memory Card Error Please Check the Card Read Error Please Check the CardTroubleshooting Motion picture recording stops in the middle LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a momentLCD monitor flickers indoors LCD monitor is too bright or darkFlash is activated 2 times You can rotate pictures with the Rotate function. P67Picture is not played back Other pictures. Check the data carefully before formattingSetting for the auto review function is disabled Clock is resetEnds of the pictures are cut at printing Others An unreadable language was selected by mistakeNumber of recordable pictures and available recording time Number of recordable picturesAvailable recording time seconds Specifications DIGITAL/V.OUT Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory#Digital Camera Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice For USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Only Limited Warranty CoverageCarry-In or Mail-In Service Customer Services Directory For USA Only Centralized Factory ServicenterIndex Picture Quality Setting Status Indicator 13, 16, 2122, 75 Video OutputSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Inserte las bateríasEncienda la cámara para tomar las imágenes Reproduzca las imágenesOne Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Puerto Rico, IncPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
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