Panasonic DMW-TC20 - 2.0x Teleconverter Manual

Information for Your Safety

• The unit can be used after being attached to a digital camera compatible with the lens mount standard for the Micro Four Thirds^TM system and a compatible lens.
• It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds^TM mount specification camera.
• The unit can be used in combination with an interchangeable lens (H-ES200).
  (As of January 2018)
  For the most up-to-date information on compatible lenses other than this lens, check the Panasonic website.
• Do not attach any parts other than a compatible lens. Doing so may damage the unit or the lens or adversely affect its performance.
• Micro Four Thirds^TM and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.
• Four Thirds^TM and Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.

Precautions

Handling the unit

• The unit is designed to be dust- and splash-proof. Keep the points below in mind when using the unit. If it is not working properly, contact your dealer or nearest Service Center.

About Condensation (Fogging of the Lens)

Supplied Accessories (A)

Product numbers correct as of January 2018. These may be subject to change.

Names and Functions of Components (B)

1. Contact points

Attaching/Removing the Teleconverter (C)

• Before attaching or removing the teleconverter, verify that the digital camera is turned off.
• Remove the lens cap and the lens rear cap.

To attach the teleconverter

(See illustration 1/2)

1. Align the fitting mark on the teleconverter with the lens fitting mark on the interchangeable lens (), and rotate the teleconverter in the arrow direction until a clicking sound is heard. ()
2. Align the lens fitting mark on the teleconverter with the lens fitting mark on the digital camera (), and rotate the lens in the arrow direction until a clicking sound is heard. ()

• When attaching the lens to the digital camera, do not press the lens release button and the lens release button on the teleconverter.

To remove the teleconverter

(See illustration 3/4)

1. While pressing and holding the lens release button on the digital camera, rotate the lens fitted with the teleconverter in the arrow direction until it stops and remove it (, ).
2. While pressing and holding the lens release button on the teleconverter, rotate the teleconverter in the arrow direction until it stops and remove it (, ).

Note

Cautions for Use

When carrying the unit, do not drop it or hit it against a hard surface. In addition, take care not to apply excessive pressure on the unit.

When using pesticides and other volatile substances around the camera make sure that they do not get onto the unit.

Do not point the unit at the sun or other strong light sources.

• Avoid using or storing the unit in any of the following locations as this may cause problems in operation or malfunctioning:

Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin in cold temperatures for long periods of time.

Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other similar cleaning agents to clean the unit.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

2.0x Teleconverter (DMW-TC20)