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Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No. DC-TS7 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed owner's manual is available in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website. (
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner's Manual. Carefully observe copyright laws. • Recording of pre
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. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ∫ Product identification marking Product Digital camera Bottom Location (ENG) DVQX1500 3
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the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 the attached installation instructions and use only Panasonic Model No.: DC-TS7 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. DC-TS7 Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to transmitter. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof
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IN CANADA. Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices findings have not been confirmed by additional research. DC-TS7 has been tested and found to comply with IC
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∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. • Do not touch the
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∫ About the AC adaptor (supplied) CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and
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damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc. • The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. • Do not
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the Waterproof/ Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera 15 Names and Functions of Components 21 Preparations before Recording 49 Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display..... 54 Troubleshooting 56 Specifications 59 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 64 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
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dust. The fog will disappear naturally in approximately 2 hours with the side door open when the temperature of the camera gets close to the ambient temperature. • Contact Panasonic if the fogging does not disappear. Conditions in which inner side may be fogged Condensation may occur and cause the
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speaker, and microphone. This is not a malfunction. • When the camera is used at cold temperatures, speaker and microphone performance may be ] button. : Tips for skillful use and points for recording. In this owner's manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows. MENU > [Rec]
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Canada only) • If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. ∫ Digital Camera Accessory Battery Pack DMW-BCM13 • Some optional accessories may not be available in some
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writing. To check the class, see the labeled side, etc. of the card. • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 14 DVQX1500 (ENG)
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no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions. ¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. ¢2 "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock" is the test method standard of the
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to an impact as a result of being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic to verify that the waterproofing is still effective. • When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun screen
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is any liquid. It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered. • If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a avoid permanently damaging the camera, the seals should be replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic for related costs and other information.
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or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks. Using the camera underwater • Use the camera underwater to 31 m (102 feet) with the water temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC (32 oF and 104 oF). • Do not use the camera at a depth of over 31 m (102 feet). • Do not use it in
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or less. • Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol or cleanser, soap or detergents. • If the diopter adjustment dial, shutter button, the camera [ON/OFF] button or other parts are not moving smoothly, there may be trapped foreign objects. As continued use may cause these parts to get
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or speaker hole, weak or distorted audio may be recorded and played back. • Fasten the strap firmly to your wrist to avoid dropping the camera. 3 Dry the camera by standing it on a dry cloth in a well ventilated shaded area. • This unit incorporates drain design, draining water in gaps in the
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3 4 5 6 5 7 12 16 11 13 15 8 10 14 9 1 Camera [ON/OFF] button (P26) 2 Motion picture button (P42) 3 Shutter button (P29 15 Release lever (P23) Strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it. • After placing the strap around your wrist,
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Tripod mount • It may not be possible to attach and 32 securely fasten a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more to the camera. Doing so may also damage the
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is turned off. 1 1: Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and release the lock. 2: Slide the release lever B and open the side door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCM13PP). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. 2 Battery: Being careful about the battery
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.) Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction. • The AC adaptor (supplied) and USB connection cable (supplied) are for this camera only. Do not use them with other devices. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Do not use any
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connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. ∫ Charging from a computer Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). ∫ About the charging lamp Lit: Charging. Off: Charging has completed. (When charging is complete
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Preparation/Basic Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Press camera [ON/OFF] button. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. 3 Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. 4 Press [MENU/SET]. 5 Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
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your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.    • Before using the camera, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fasten it to your wrist to avoid dropping the camera. (P21) • Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp/LED light A, microphone
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in up to twice the original zoom magnification while minimizing the deterioration of the image quality. MENU > [Rec]/ [Motion Picture] > [i.Zoom] > [ON]/[OFF] [Digital Zoom] Although the image quality deteriorates every time you zoom in further, you can zoom in up to four times the original zoom
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value B Shutter speed C Focus indication 2 Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button. ∫ Check the picture you have taken Press [(] to display the recorded image. (P45) (ENG) DVQX1500 29
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etc., is performed. • This owner's manual expresses the up, down, left, and taking the picture. You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject 4/[ ] (Drive Mode) You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. • [
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Preparation/Basic [MODE] button (Selecting a Recording Mode) 1 Press [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. (ENG) DVQX1500 31
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at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera. Manual Exposure Mode The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Creative Control Mode Record while checking the image effect. Scene Guide Mode This mode allows you to take pictures that
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Setting menu items 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press 2. 3 Press 3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as [ ]. Preparation/Basic [Rec] (P46) [Motion Picture] (P46) [Custom] (P47) [Setup] (P47) 6HWFRPSUHVVLRQOHYHORISLFW 3KRWR6W\OH 67' $VSHFW5DWLR 3LFWXUH6L]H 4XDOLW\ / 0
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Preparation/Basic Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons. 1 Select the menu. MENU > [Custom] > [Fn Button Set] > [Setting in REC mode]/[Setting in PLAY mode] 2 Press 3/4 to select the function button
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signs. Adjust frequently with [Altimeter Adjust]. • For details, refer to the "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)". B Compass • 16 bearings are displayed based on the direction the lens of the camera is pointing in. • The colored portion of the needle points north. C Location
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record without thinking about them. 1 Press [MODE]. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select [ ], and then press [MENU/SET]. 3 Hold the camera with the lens facing toward the subject. • When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned will change. (Automatic Scene Detection) ∫ Scene
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set to [š]. ∫ Flash When [ ] is selected or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. Recording 4K Photos Applicable modes: The camera allows you to take burst pictures of 8 million pixels (approx.) at 30 frames/second. After taking these pictures, you can save the desired moment
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G Recording is performed    3 Press the shutter button to perform recording. • The camera will perform burst recording of a 4K photo and saves it as a 4K burst file in MP4 format. • When [Auto Review] is enabled, the picture selection screen will be displayed automatically. 38 DVQX1500 (ENG)
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[ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) is set, the battery drains faster and the camera temperature rises. Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording. • [Fn2]. ([4K Burst]/[4K Burst(S/S)] only) For details, refer to the "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)". 3 Press [MENU/SET] to save the picture.
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After Recording (Post Focus) Applicable modes: The camera allows you to take 4K burst pictures while • A motion picture in MP4 format will be recorded. (Audio will not be recorded.) • When [Auto Review] is enabled, a screen that lets you select the desired focus area will be displayed. (P41) ∫
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Recording Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture 1 Select an image with the [ ] icon on the playback screen, and press 3. 2 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the focus area. • If a picture that is in focus is not available for the selected area, a red frame will be displayed. You cannot
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Recording Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Applicable modes: You can record motion pictures and 4K motion pictures in MP4 recording format. Audio is recorded in stereo. 1 Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • Recording
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Recording • Continuous motion picture recordable times [Rec Quality] Continuous recordable time Size interval for dividing files When an SDHC card is used: Files exceeding 4 GB in size will be divided into smaller files for 4K recording and playback.¢1 29 minutes and When an SDXC card is
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Recording Recording slow motion pictures ([High Speed Video]) You can record motion pictures in approximately 1/4k slow motion by performing high-speed recording at 120 frames/second. The motion is displayed slower during playback. • Recording will be performed at [HD/10M/30p]. 1 Select the menu.
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back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture Playback ∫ To finish playback Press [(] again or press the shutter button halfway. • When the camera is turned off, press and hold [(]. If you turn it on this way, the playback screen will be displayed automatically. ∫ Playing Back Motion
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[iHandheld Night Shot] [iHDR] [HDR] [Time Lapse Shot] [Panorama Settings] [Shutter Type] [Red-Eye Removal] [ISO Limit Set] [Extended ISO] [i.Zoom] [Digital Zoom] [Stabilizer] [Motion Picture] menu [Photo Style] [Rec Quality] (P43) [High Speed Video] (P44) [AF Mode] [Continuous AF] [Metering Mode
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[Custom] menu [AF Assist Lamp] [Histogram] [Guide Line] [Rec Area] [Remaining Disp.] [Auto Review] Menu [Fn Button Set] (P34) [Setup] menu [Precautions] (P16) [Online Manual] [Clock Set] (P26) [World Time] [Wi-Fi] (P50) [Sensor Settings] (P34) [Altimeter Adjust] [Calibrate compass] [Beep]¢ [
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Lit: Blinking: When the Wi-Fi function is ON or connected by Wi-Fi When sending image data by operating the camera ∫ About the [Wi-Fi] button In this owner's manual, a function button to which [Wi-Fi] is assigned is referred to as the [Wi-Fi] button. • For information about the function
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Panasonic Image App" or "LUMIX" into the search box. 4 Select "Panasonic Image App" and install it. • Use the latest version. • Supported the connection to the camera, reconnect the smartphone to manual may differ from your device depending on the supported OS and "Image App" version. • The service
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displayed on the connection confirmation screen is the one you actually want to connect to. When a wrong device is displayed, if you select [Yes], the camera will automatically connect to that device. We recommend that you set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON] if, for example, there is another Wi-Fi device
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Wi-Fi Terminating the connection 1 Press any button on the camera, and press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when the smartphone. 1 Select [ ]. 2 Record an image. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. A   (ENG) DVQX1500 51
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on the top left of the screen. To display  images stored in the camera, select [LUMIX]. (To play back the image) 2 Touch the image to enlarge it. (To save the image or upload it on a social  media site or other web service
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a smartphone You can send location information acquired with a smartphone to the camera. After sending the information, you can also write it on images stored in the camera. GPS     1 Start recording location information 2 Start recording images 3 Finish recording the location information
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Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The descriptions in this section use the monitor screen as examples. In recording  MP4 60p 4:3 L  ラュン 1 EXPS 1   3.3 Recording Mode (P31) Photo Style ‰ Œ 60p 4:3 L Flash Mode LED light Recording quality (P43) Picture size/Aspect Ratio
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value (P29) Shutter speed (P29) Exposure compensation value Manual Exposure Assistance ISO sensitivity 5 White Balance Fine AWB Adjustment minute, s: second ¢2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on, after setting the clock and after switching from Playback Mode to
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Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu. • Please also refer to the "Owner's Manual is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction.
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. • When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted. • If you place the camera on a metal table or shelf, the radio waves may be adversely affected. In such cases, you may not be able to establish a connection. Move the
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[LOCK] switch to the locked side. Doing so may cause damage or leaks. > Release the lock. (P23) Cannot move some parts of the camera, such as the buttons, dial, and side door. • When using the camera in cold places such as ski resorts or places at high altitude, do not leave the
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Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power source: Power consumption: 5V color filter Optical 4.6k zoom, fl4.9 mm to 22.8 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 128 mm) Wide: F3.3/F10 Tele: F5.9/F18 Optical method
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picture: 1/30th of a second to 1/16000th of a second Program AE (P) / Manual Exposure (M) 1/3 EV Step, j5 EV to i5 EV Multiple / Center weighted / Spot ratio about 100%) (Magnification approx. 2.53k, 0.45k (35 mm film camera equivalent)) (with diopter adjustment j4 to i4 diopter) AUTO / AUTO/Red-
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Others Recording file format Still picture Motion picture Audio compression Interface [HDMI] [USB/CHARGE] JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.31" standard) MP4 AAC (2 ch) microHDMI Type D USB 2.0 (High Speed) Micro-B Dimensions Mass (Weight) Operating temperature
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60 minutes in 31 m (102 feet) water depth) The test method of the camera is in compliance with "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock"¢. ¢ "MIL-STD 810F is used to pass the drop orientation test within a total of 5 devices) • Panasonic's test method is based on the above "MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock".
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to 11ch) Wi-Fi compliant WPATM / WPA2TM Infrastructure mode AC adaptor (Panasonic SAE0012A): Information for your safety Input: Output: Operating temperature: 110 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCM13PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V / 1250
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features (PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-TS7&dest=P • Click the desired language. ∫ To check the URL and QR code on the camera MENU > [Setup] > [Online Manual] [URL display] Displays the URL of the website on the
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of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as by the warrantor. Product or Part Name Digital Camera All included Accessories (Except Non-Rechargeable warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States. This warranty is
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Others Mail-In Service--Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual, and send it
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with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTS AND
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Others 68 DVQX1500 (ENG) As of July 2015
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value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc. Digital Camera Digital Camera Peripherals Digital Camera Accessories One (1) year, parts and labour One (1) year, parts and labour Ninety (90) days, parts and labour
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be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory. WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our Support page: www.panasonic.ca/english/support 70 DVQX1500 (ENG)
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[Software info]. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided registered in the U.S. and other countries. • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. • Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered
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• Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who ://www.mpegla.com Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770