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DC-ZS70 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. (→64) Register online at http://shop.panasonic
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you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call
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or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • 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
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. 1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR). DC-ZS70 4 DVQX1222 (ENG)
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the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the attached installation instructions and use only Panasonic Model No.:DC-ZS70 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 CANADA. Certification and Compliance See Camera for the certification and compliance mark specific to that device. 1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu 2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the [Wi-Fi] 3
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contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. • Do not heat or expose to flame. • Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed. Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do
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• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on. Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage
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, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating may peel off. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) or DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera
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for a long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the camera and store it again after it has completely discharged. How to use this manual ■ About the symbols in the text Indicates that the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button. Steps for setting
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Main Parts ..... 14 ■ Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional 16 ■ Charging the battery 17 ■ Setting the clock 19 Basics ■ Basic 54 ■ Q&A Troubleshooting 57 ■ Specifications 59 ■ Digital Camera Accessory System ........ 63 ■ Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 64
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wait about two hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature, the fogging will clear naturally. ■ When in use ●Keep credit cards and other items sensitive to magnetism away from the magnetic portion of the camera. Otherwise, magnetic fields may damage their data and
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SDHC/SDXC memory cards. - The following SD standard-based cards can be used. SD Memory Card (512 MB to 2 GB)/SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)/ SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB) - Depending on recording conditions, the required card differs. Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs
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Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 23 6 7 89 5 4 16 15 18 22 19 23 24 20 25 21 26 10 11 14 13 12 17 10 27 33 32 31 30 29 28 14 DVQX1222 (ENG)
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your camera to your TV with the HDMI micro cable. 28 [USB/CHARGE] socket (→17) 29 Card/Battery door (→16) 30 Release lever (→16) 31 DC coupler cover When using an AC adaptor (DMWAC10PP: optional), ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMWDCC11: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional)
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and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) Make sure that the camera is turned off. 1 Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door 2 Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the battery all the way
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. • We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Make sure that the camera is turned off. 1 Insert the battery to this unit, and then connect this unit to the AC adaptor (supplied) ( ) or a PC ( ) USB connection cable (supplied) AC
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progress Off: Charging complete (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer.) Flashing: Charging error depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used
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Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1 Turn the camera on 2 Press [MENU/SET] Preparations 3 Press to select the language and press [MENU/SET] • The [Please set the clock] message appears. 4 Press [MENU/SET] 5 Press
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too much force. Doing so may cause damage or malfunction. (Open and close with your finger on point .) • When not using this camera, close the monitor completely back to the original position. [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) 1 Press [LVF] button Automatic switching between
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) is set to [FOCUS]. ■ Estimated number of recordable pictures 1450: When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3], [Quality] is set to [ set to [L] (20M), and using a card of 16 GB ], [Picture Size] is 21 DVQX1222 (ENG)
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: 59.2x2 2 Including the optical zoom ratio. The maximum zoom ratio varies depending on the picture size. [i.Zoom]: You can use the camera's intelligent resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. (Up
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Shutter-Priority AE Mode Determine shutter speed, then take pictures. Manual Exposure Mode Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures pre-registered settings. Panorama Shot Mode Take panorama pictures. Scene Guide Mode Take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Creative Control
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Some items or settings cannot be selected depending on the mode or display style the camera is in.) [ ] (Exposure compensation) ( ) • Corrects the exposure when for the extreme Wide position (3 cm (0.098 feet)). • [MF] - Manual focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or
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change Aperture adjustment4 / Shutter speed adjustment5 1 When Manual Focus is set, the control ring is assigned to operation is possible only when the Scene Guide Mode is set to [Appetizing Food]. 5 The operation is possible only when the Scene Guide Mode is set to [Artistic Nightscape].
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Basics Function buttons • [Fn1] to [Fn4] are buttons on the camera. • [Fn5] to [Fn9] are touch icons. They are displayed by touching the [ ] tab on the recording screen. • You can assign frequently-used functions to particular
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Basics Setting the menu 1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu 2 Press to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET] 3 Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] • The setting methods vary depending on the menu item. 4 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button repeatedly until the recording or playback screen
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switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Plus Mode [ ] or Intelligent Auto Mode [ ]. 2 Point the camera at the subject 60p • When the camera identifies the optimal scene, the icon for each scene turns blue for 2 seconds and then changes to the normal red indication. ■ Switching
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] (→30) / [Countdown] / [Shots] 3 Touch the slide bar "Off" • You can set it to "Off" or a value in the range [1] to [10]. • In the case of [Filter Select], [Background Control], [Shutter], or [Shots], select from the icons. 4 Touch [Exit] Exit 5 Decide on your poses while looking at the
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Recording ■ Changing the way the shutter is released In [Shutter], you can select the way you start recording without pressing the shutter button. We recommend that you avoid using the shutter button when, for example, jitter occurs during shutter operation. [ ] (Touch): This function enables you to
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monitor to enable Self Shot Mode 3 Read the recording instructions, and touch [Next] or [Start] 4 Point the camera at the front, and strike a pose while look at stop panning the camera while taking pictures. • Recording can also be ended by moving the camera to the end of the guide. ●We recommend
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million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps. You can select and save a frame from the burst file. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. 1 Press [ ] button 2 Press to select the recording method and press [MENU/SET] [4K Burst] For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject Burst
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When [Auto Review] is enabled, battery drains faster and the camera temperature rises. (to protect itself, the camera may switch to [ ] ([4K Burst])) Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording. ●Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. When using an SDHC memory card
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Recording Selecting pictures from 4K burst file and saving 1 Select a picture with the [ ] on the playback screen, and press • In the case of recording with [ ] ([4K Pre- Burst]), proceed to the step 3. 2 Drag the slide bar to perform rough scene selection 3 Drag to select the frame you
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picture. ([Focus Stacking]) • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. • We recommend using a tripod to perform [Focus Stacking]. 1 Press [ data will be saved as a single file in the MP4 format. • If Auto Review is set, a screen will automatically appear that lets you select the focus point.
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temperature is high or [Post Focus] recording is performed continuously, [ ] may be displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down. ●During recording, the angle of view will be narrower. Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus]) 1 On the
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[ ] to combine and save the picture • The picture will be saved in JPEG format. Set/Cancel Reset ●Only pictures taken using [Post Focus] on this camera are eligible for [Focus Stacking]. 37 DVQX1222 (ENG)
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picture button again to end recording ●To record 4K motion pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. ●When you record 4K motion pictures, the angle of view will be narrower than motion pictures of and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down. 38 DVQX1222 (ENG)
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MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [4K]: Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 15 minutes. When using an SDHC memory card, files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording and playback if the file size exceeds 4 GB. (You can continue to record motion
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the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position. • Hold the camera firmly in place while recording. • A motion picture will be recorded at [FHD/20M/30p] under [MP4]. Pan Zoom in • When you want
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3 Set the crop start frame and press [MENU/SET] to set • Set the crop end frame as well. • When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size 1920×1080 is displayed. • Move the frame by touching it or using the cursor button. You can adjust the frame size by pinching out/pinching in
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a picture to be displayed ●By holding down [ ] (Playback) button while the camera is off, you can turn the camera on in playback mode. ●When [Lens Retraction] (→47) is set to [ON ■ Sending pictures to the WEB services If you press while a single picture is being displayed, you can send the picture to
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Playback [Beauty Retouch] Apply aesthetic and makeup effects to faces in your pictures. → [Playback] → [Beauty Retouch] 1 Use to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] 2 Press to select the face of the person to edit, and press [MENU/SET] • Only a person with an arrow can be selected. •
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the preceding frame to combine the frames into one picture. • When using [Light Composition], we recommend using a tripod and taking pictures remotely by connecting the camera to a smartphone to prevent camera shake. (→52) → [Playback] → [Light Composition] 44 DVQX1222 (ENG)
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Playback 1 Use to select the 4K burst files and press [MENU/SET] 2 Choose the combining method and press [MENU/SET] ■ [Composite Merging]: Selecting frames to combine Drag the slide bar or use to select the frames to combine Press [MENU/SET] • The selected frames are remembered, and the
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Menu Menu list ■ To display explanations of the menu items When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. Explanations of the menu items and settings [Rec] [Photo Style]1 [Filter Settings]1 [Aspect Ratio] [
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Line] [Center Marker] [Highlight] [Zebra Pattern] [Monochrome Live View] [Expo.Meter] [Dial Guide] [LVF Disp.Style] [Monitor Disp. Style] [Rec Area] [Remaining Disp.] [Auto Review] [Fn Button Set] [Zoom lever] [Lens Position Resume] [Lens Retraction] [Ring/Dial Set] [Eye Sensor] [Self Shot] [Touch
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Menu [Setup] [Online Manual] [Clock Set] [World Time] [Travel Date] [Wi-Fi] [Beep] [Live View Mode] [Monitor Display]/ [Viewfinder] [Monitor Luminance] [Economy] [USB Mode] [ have been edited. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the memory card. 48 DVQX1222 (ENG)
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printing ●Sending pictures to AV device ●Sending pictures to a PC ●Using WEB services • This manual uses the term "smartphone" for both smartphones and tablets unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. • The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. • For
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Panasonic Image App" or "LUMIX" into the search box Select "Panasonic Image App" and install it • Use the latest version. • Supported OS versions as of May 2017. Supported OS versions may be changed without prior notice. • The service this case, after terminating the connection to the camera,
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. When you start a Wi-Fi connection, be sure to verify that the device displayed on the camera's connection confirmation screen is really the device you want to connect to. Even if the wrong device ] to [ON]. For details, refer to "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)". 51 DVQX1222 (ENG)
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to return to recording mode. 2 Select the camera's menu items to terminate the Wi-Fi connection → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Yes] 3 On the smartphone, close "Image App" • For details on how to close the application, refer to the operating instructions of your device. Taking pictures via
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end of May 2022. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html • For details about information such as the operating environment or operating method, refer to the "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" or the operating instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF format
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Ratio]/ [Picture Size] Image size (Panorama Shot Mode) Picture effect (Filter) adjustment display Types of picture effects (Filter) Card (displayed only during recording) XXhXXmXXs Elapsed recording time1 Simultaneous recording indicator (When taking still pictures while recording a motion
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(→22) [4K PHOTO] (→32) [Post Focus] (→35) [Self Timer] Remaining battery Macro recording (→24) [Level Shot] [Stabilizer] Jitter alert Recording state (Flashes red.) Shutter speed Exposure compensation Exposure Bracket Brightness (exposure) Manual Exposure Assist ISO sensitivity 55 DVQX1222 (ENG)
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Others [Dial Guide] 98 RXXmXXs White Balance Bracket White Balance Fine Adjustment White [m] and [s] indicate "hour", "minute" and "second". 2 This is displayed for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on if the [Profile Setup] (→46) setting is set. 3 This is displayed for about 5 seconds
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Troubleshooting • Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. • Further information is provided in the "Owner's Manual temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself). • Charging is not cases. This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup sensors.
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of MOS sensors which serve as the camera's pickup sensors. This is not a the shutter speed manually in the Creative Video Mode. (→23) No flash emitted. • The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases. - Flash set from the device. • When the battery indicator is flashing red, the connection
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Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption DC 8.4 V ( 8.4 V) 1.9 W (When recording with monitor) 2.9 W (When recording with viewfinder) 1.6 W (When playing back with monitor) 1.6 W (When playing back with viewfinder) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Image Stabilizer Focus
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Guide Mode), 4 seconds to 1/2000th of a second (When the mechanical shutter is used, in cases AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/ Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M) Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV steps, -5 approx. 2.59x, 0.46x (35 mm film camera equivalent), with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0
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SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/ SDXC Memory Card  UHS- UHS Speed Class 3 Recording file format Still picture RAW/JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera the projection part) Mass (weight) With card and battery: Approx. 322 (0.71 lb) Excluding card and battery: Approx. 280 (0.62 lb) Operating
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: Output: 110 V - 240 V 50/60 Hz 0.2 A 5 V 1.0 A ■ Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLG10PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1025 mAh The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: AC DC Class II equipment (The construction of the
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coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. • The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. • When using an AC adaptor (optional
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instructions are available in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-ZS70&dest=P • Click the desired language. ■ Confirming URLs and QR codes with the camera → [Setup] → [Online Manual
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a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to Camera All included Accessories (Except Non-Rechargeable Batteries) Only Non-Rechargeable Batteries batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced
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Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support as Panasonic product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage
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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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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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, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction . WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our Support page : www.panasonic.ca/english/support 70 DVQX1222
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