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...; Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 38 Playing Back Pictures 39 • Changing the information displayed on the playback screen 40 Recording Motion Picture 43 • How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF) ....... 43 • Recording Motion Picture 44 Playing Back Motion Pictures 46 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)....... 48 Deleting Pictures 52 Setting the Menu 54 • Setting menu items 55 Setting the Quick Menu 56 About the Setup Menu 58 Recording Switching the Display of the LCD Monitor...
...; Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function 38 Playing Back Pictures 39 • Changing the information displayed on the playback screen 40 Recording Motion Picture 43 • How to set focus when recording a motion picture (Continuous AF) ....... 43 • Recording Motion Picture 44 Playing Back Motion Pictures 46 Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)....... 48 Deleting Pictures 52 Setting the Menu 54 • Setting menu items 55 Setting the Quick Menu 56 About the Setup Menu 58 Recording Switching the Display of the LCD Monitor...
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... 101 Taking Pictures while Adjusting Color ( : My Color Mode 102 Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ..........104 Selecting the Mode and Recording Motion Pictures ( : Creative Motion Picture Mode)......105 • [MANUAL MOVIE MODE] ........105 • [24P CINEMA 105 • [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE] ..... 106 Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 107 Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function 108 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations 114 Entering Text 116 Using the [REC] Mode Menu 117 • [FILM MODE 117 • ? [ASPECT RATIO 119 • @ [PICTURE SIZE 119...
... 101 Taking Pictures while Adjusting Color ( : My Color Mode 102 Taking Pictures in Custom Mode ..........104 Selecting the Mode and Recording Motion Pictures ( : Creative Motion Picture Mode)......105 • [MANUAL MOVIE MODE] ........105 • [24P CINEMA 105 • [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE] ..... 106 Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures 107 Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function 108 Useful Functions at Travel Destinations 114 Entering Text 116 Using the [REC] Mode Menu 117 • [FILM MODE 117 • ? [ASPECT RATIO 119 • @ [PICTURE SIZE 119...
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... be checked on the lens used with this unit and Auto Focus/Auto Aperture Operation (As of October 2010) (±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, -: Not usable) Lens type when recording still pictures Auto Focus Auto aperture setting while recording motion pictures Auto Focus Auto aperture setting Micro Four Thirds HD motion picture mount specification compatible lens lens supplied with this time. ¢7 The sound of Aperture operation may be recorded. ¢8 AF performance may be recorded. ¢6 Auto Focus is activated only when the shutter button...
... be checked on the lens used with this unit and Auto Focus/Auto Aperture Operation (As of October 2010) (±: Usable, ¥: Some functions/features limited, -: Not usable) Lens type when recording still pictures Auto Focus Auto aperture setting while recording motion pictures Auto Focus Auto aperture setting Micro Four Thirds HD motion picture mount specification compatible lens lens supplied with this time. ¢7 The sound of Aperture operation may be recorded. ¢8 AF performance may be recorded. ¢6 Auto Focus is activated only when the shutter button...
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... motion pictures, the angle of view changes at the end of each recording. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may be recorded when it starts recording if the motion picture button is fixed to [³] (Program AE Mode). When [ REC AREA] (P133) is set to [Œ]. • Audio will flash while recording motion pictures. C Elapsed recording time D Available recording time • Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button indicating start of motion picture recording. A Mode dial B Motion picture button...
... motion pictures, the angle of view changes at the end of each recording. • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may be recorded when it starts recording if the motion picture button is fixed to [³] (Program AE Mode). When [ REC AREA] (P133) is set to [Œ]. • Audio will flash while recording motion pictures. C Elapsed recording time D Available recording time • Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button indicating start of motion picture recording. A Mode dial B Motion picture button...
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...Play/Pause Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward¢2 F G H SRIntecodrpeuacseevvoolulummeelelevveel¢l¢11 ¢1 You can also adjust the volume level by touching. Press [(]. Touch [ ] during Motion Picture Playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is possible that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is not displayed...
...Play/Pause Fast forward, Frame-by-frame forward¢2 F G H SRIntecodrpeuacseevvoolulummeelelevveel¢l¢11 ¢1 You can also adjust the volume level by touching. Press [(]. Touch [ ] during Motion Picture Playback 1 Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is possible that were recorded with this unit, AVCHD format (including [AVCHD Lite]) motion pictures recorded with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) only. A Motion picture icon B The motion picture recording time • After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is not displayed...
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... [PET] (P101) in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu is set the desired language. [VERSION DISP.] This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted. The birthday and name settings for the folder number will also be reset. • When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. [FORMAT] The card is updated and the file number starts from 0001...
... [PET] (P101) in [PLAYBACK] Mode menu is set the desired language. [VERSION DISP.] This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked is displayed as the lens firmware when the lens is not mounted. The birthday and name settings for the folder number will also be reset. • When [SETUP]/[CUSTOM] menu settings are reset, the following settings are not changed. [FORMAT] The card is updated and the file number starts from 0001...
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... flash icon in the [REC] Mode menu. When using a lens with an [O.I.S.] switch, it is possible to set to enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens to [ON]. (It is set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] . • You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in DMC-GH2K. Set the [STABILIZER] settings in the screen when the flash level is adjusted. Adjust the flash output Applicable modes: Adjust the flash output if the recorded pictures...
... flash icon in the [REC] Mode menu. When using a lens with an [O.I.S.] switch, it is possible to set to enable the Optical Image Stabilizer by switching the [O.I.S.] switch on the lens to [ON]. (It is set the flash output and then press [MENU/SET] . • You can adjust from [j2 EV] to [i2 EV] in DMC-GH2K. Set the [STABILIZER] settings in the screen when the flash level is adjusted. Adjust the flash output Applicable modes: Adjust the flash output if the recorded pictures...
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... disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode or when White Balance Bracket or Aspect Bracket is set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55) 2 Press 3/4 to [ë]. Item 10 seconds Settings After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals. 2 seconds Note • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button...
... disabled in Intelligent Auto Mode or when White Balance Bracket or Aspect Bracket is set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [REC] Mode menu. (P55) 2 Press 3/4 to [ë]. Item 10 seconds Settings After 10 seconds the camera takes 3 pictures at about 2 second intervals. 2 seconds Note • When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button...
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... subject and picture becomes dynamic. settings are also effective when using an external flash. (P170) • When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]/[EXTENDED] Note • [EXTENDED] allows you set when in Creative Motion Picture Mode. 122 VQT3A36 Recording [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P69 for details. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] [FLASH SYNCHRO] 2nd...
... subject and picture becomes dynamic. settings are also effective when using an external flash. (P170) • When a fast shutter speed is set, the effect of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. Applicable modes: [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]/[EXTENDED] Note • [EXTENDED] allows you set when in Creative Motion Picture Mode. 122 VQT3A36 Recording [OFF]/[ON] Note • Refer to P69 for details. [RED-EYE REMOVAL] [FLASH SYNCHRO] 2nd...
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... quality is an illustration. To view 3D pictures, a television that cannot be recorded on a 2 GB card. (When the aspect ratio is set to [ ].) • Read the operating instructions of the image. • Up to approx. 460 3D pictures can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following feature will be disabled: (Recording functions) • Auto Focus/Manual Focus operation • Aperture setting • Zoom operation • Recording motion pictures¢1 • [DYNAMIC ART] in...
... quality is an illustration. To view 3D pictures, a television that cannot be recorded on a 2 GB card. (When the aspect ratio is set to [ ].) • Read the operating instructions of the image. • Up to approx. 460 3D pictures can be safely viewed, pay attention to the following feature will be disabled: (Recording functions) • Auto Focus/Manual Focus operation • Aperture setting • Zoom operation • Recording motion pictures¢1 • [DYNAMIC ART] in...
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... play back. [SUB MENU]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen. • The type of data for the TV. Red button: Start the Slide Show. [SUB MENU]: Slide show settings¢2, display the recording information switch • During Motion Picture Playback/Burst Picture Playback, 2/1 will fast rewind/fast forward, and 4 will end the playback. Select the image while in the Playback Mode selection screen when [ALL] is selected). Multi Playback One screen display A This is selected). Operate following the TV guide displayed...
... play back. [SUB MENU]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen. • The type of data for the TV. Red button: Start the Slide Show. [SUB MENU]: Slide show settings¢2, display the recording information switch • During Motion Picture Playback/Burst Picture Playback, 2/1 will fast rewind/fast forward, and 4 will end the playback. Select the image while in the Playback Mode selection screen when [ALL] is selected). Multi Playback One screen display A This is selected). Operate following the TV guide displayed...
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... Link is operating. 160 VQT3A36 Automatic input switching: • If you connect with VIERA Link. In this unit's screen. If the TV's power is in the Slide Show setting screen to [AUTO] or [AUDIO]. ¢1 This is displayed only when 3D playback is possible. ¢2 This is not displayed during one screen display. 2/1: Go to previous/next image (when Slide Show is paused/when motion picture is played back). 4: Finish...
... Link is operating. 160 VQT3A36 Automatic input switching: • If you connect with VIERA Link. In this unit's screen. If the TV's power is in the Slide Show setting screen to [AUTO] or [AUDIO]. ¢1 This is displayed only when 3D playback is possible. ¢2 This is not displayed during one screen display. 2/1: Go to previous/next image (when Slide Show is paused/when motion picture is played back). 4: Finish...
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... recording (copying), stop the playback on this unit to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using an AV cable File formats that can be played back with equipment that is convenient for the recorder about the equipment that can be standard quality instead of high-definition at this time. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White...
... recording (copying), stop the playback on this unit to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using an AV cable File formats that can be played back with equipment that is convenient for the recorder about the equipment that can be standard quality instead of high-definition at this time. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White...
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...; Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with [USB MODE] set to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off before removing the hardware. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may be automatically connected to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in [My...
...; Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely • Proceed with [USB MODE] set to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. optional). • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off before removing the hardware. If the icon is not displayed, check that [ACCESS] is not displayed on the desktop. ("LUMIX", "NO_NAME" or "Untitled" is set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may be automatically connected to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in [My...
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... directly from the card removed from the camera. Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • When the camera is displayed. If not printing, disconnect the USB connection cable. Use of shape which may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off , and disconnect the USB connection cable. • Motion pictures recorded cannot be started on the camera and the printer. For details, refer to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. A USB connection cable...
... directly from the card removed from the camera. Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • When the camera is displayed. If not printing, disconnect the USB connection cable. Use of shape which may cause malfunction. • Turn the camera off , and disconnect the USB connection cable. • Motion pictures recorded cannot be started on the camera and the printer. For details, refer to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET]. A USB connection cable...
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... or the camera may not operate normally. • If you are displayed. : External flash Forced ON : External flash Slow Sync. ∫ When using the external flash, detach it is recommended to use the external flash in Program AE Mode because the aperture value cannot be damaged. When you use the external flash when the White Balance is necessary to set the exposure on the [REC] Mode menu. (P55) Press 3/4 to [ ] finely adjust the White Balance depending on...
... or the camera may not operate normally. • If you are displayed. : External flash Forced ON : External flash Slow Sync. ∫ When using the external flash, detach it is recommended to use the external flash in Program AE Mode because the aperture value cannot be damaged. When you use the external flash when the White Balance is necessary to set the exposure on the [REC] Mode menu. (P55) Press 3/4 to [ ] finely adjust the White Balance depending on...
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... [CHARGE] lamp flashes. • Is the temperature of the charger or battery dirty? > Wipe off the dirt using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to record for the TV, the power on . Battery and power source The camera cannot be able to take pictures until the subject is turned on this unit also turns off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn...
... [CHARGE] lamp flashes. • Is the temperature of the charger or battery dirty? > Wipe off the dirt using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to record for the TV, the power on . Battery and power source The camera cannot be able to take pictures until the subject is turned on this unit also turns off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn...
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... TV.) > Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device. > Turn the power to the unit off . Others Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Correction is in operation, if you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the HDMI mini cable (optional...
... TV.) > Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device. > Turn the power to the unit off . Others Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black. • When Digital Red-Eye Correction is in operation, if you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of the TV? > Connect the camera to the TV with the AV cable (supplied), or with the HDMI mini cable (optional...
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.../sec.)/ When set to [QVGA]: 320k240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) Quality: RAW/RAWiFine/RAWiStandard/Fine/Standard/MPOiFine/ MPOiStandard Recording file format Still Picture: RAW/JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.3" standard, DPOF corresponding)/MPO Motion pictures with audio: AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG Interface Digital: "USB 2.0" (High Speed) Analog video/audio: NTSC Audio line output (stereo) Terminal [MIC/REMOTE]: φ 2.5 mm jack [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack...
.../sec.)/ When set to [QVGA]: 320k240 pixels (30 frames/sec.) Quality: RAW/RAWiFine/RAWiStandard/Fine/Standard/MPOiFine/ MPOiStandard Recording file format Still Picture: RAW/JPEG (based on "Design rule for Camera File system", based on "Exif 2.3" standard, DPOF corresponding)/MPO Motion pictures with audio: AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG Interface Digital: "USB 2.0" (High Speed) Analog video/audio: NTSC Audio line output (stereo) Terminal [MIC/REMOTE]: φ 2.5 mm jack [AV OUT/DIGITAL]: Dedicated jack...
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...20 Setting & Changing Menus 54 Setting the Date & Time 31 Setting the Quick Menus 56 Camera Feature Operations (Alphabetical) 24P Cinema Mode - Set 78 Battery - Adjustment 73 Focus Mode 34 Focus Mode (AF Mode) - How to Playback 154 3D Pictures - How to Use 84 Modify Film Mode Settings 117 Motion Picture Recordings 43 Motion Picture Using Variable Movie Mode 106 Move AF Area 83 Photography Specifying Aperture/ Shutter Settings 92 Photography the Built In Flash 68 Photography Using Aperture Priority ...... 92 Photography Using Auto Bracket Mode 78 Photography Using...
...20 Setting & Changing Menus 54 Setting the Date & Time 31 Setting the Quick Menus 56 Camera Feature Operations (Alphabetical) 24P Cinema Mode - Set 78 Battery - Adjustment 73 Focus Mode 34 Focus Mode (AF Mode) - How to Playback 154 3D Pictures - How to Use 84 Modify Film Mode Settings 117 Motion Picture Recordings 43 Motion Picture Using Variable Movie Mode 106 Move AF Area 83 Photography Specifying Aperture/ Shutter Settings 92 Photography the Built In Flash 68 Photography Using Aperture Priority ...... 92 Photography Using Auto Bracket Mode 78 Photography Using...