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DC-GX9K/DC-GX9M DC-GX9 Please read it, download it from the website. (→93) Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. More detailed owner's manual is available in "Owner's Manual for future use. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. To read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features (PDF format)". customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support P PP DVQX1379ZA M0118KZ0
DC-GX9K/DC-GX9M DC-GX9 Please read it, download it from the website. (→93) Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. More detailed owner's manual is available in "Owner's Manual for future use. Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. To read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for advanced features (PDF format)". customers only) If you have any questions, visit: USA : http://shop.panasonic.com/support Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support P PP DVQX1379ZA M0118KZ0
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...-8-BATTERY for purposes other published or broadcast material for information on the market today. Dear Customer, Thank you for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you have purchased one of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Even for...
...-8-BATTERY for purposes other published or broadcast material for information on the market today. Dear Customer, Thank you for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you have purchased one of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Even for...
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... deemed to comply without testing of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Certification and Compliance See Camera for an uncontrolled environment...
... deemed to comply without testing of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Certification and Compliance See Camera for an uncontrolled environment...
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...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to Part 15 of North America Two Riverfront... Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support DC-GX9 4 DVQX1379 (ENG) Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.:DC-GX9 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and...
...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to Part 15 of North America Two Riverfront... Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support DC-GX9 4 DVQX1379 (ENG) Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.:DC-GX9 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and...
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...have suggested that device. 1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu 2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the microwave range while being used. Operation is no known adverse health effects. Whereas high levels of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no proof, however,...and compliance mark specific to that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not found to comply with using low power wireless devices. DC-GX9 has been tested and found any interference, including interference that any health problems are absolutely safe. The available scientific ...
...have suggested that device. 1 Select [Wi-Fi] in the [Setup] menu 2 Select [Wi-Fi Setup] in the microwave range while being used. Operation is no known adverse health effects. Whereas high levels of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no proof, however,...and compliance mark specific to that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not found to comply with using low power wireless devices. DC-GX9 has been tested and found any interference, including interference that any health problems are absolutely safe. The available scientific ...
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... fire, explosion and burns. ■ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. 6 DVQX1379 (ENG) CAUTION • Danger of the batteries, ...In the U.S.A. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing of explosion if battery is well ventilated. or Canada, use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on AC ...
... fire, explosion and burns. ■ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. 6 DVQX1379 (ENG) CAUTION • Danger of the batteries, ...In the U.S.A. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing of explosion if battery is well ventilated. or Canada, use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on AC ...
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... or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on . "High Speed HDMI micro cable... may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. • If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Use a "High Speed HDMI micro cable" with the HDMI standards will not work.
... or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on . "High Speed HDMI micro cable... may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound. • If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic wave radiation. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Use a "High Speed HDMI micro cable" with the HDMI standards will not work.
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...remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) or DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional). The camera also becomes warm during and after using and during use . • The battery is shipped. When storing the battery for a long time while fully charged. Format it has completely discharged. 8 DVQX1379...plug or near the batteries. • Store the battery in contact with the camera for a long period of time. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the ...
...remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) or DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional). The camera also becomes warm during and after using and during use . • The battery is shipped. When storing the battery for a long time while fully charged. Format it has completely discharged. 8 DVQX1379...plug or near the batteries. • Store the battery in contact with the camera for a long period of time. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the ...
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... the menu can select and execute indicated menus and functions. (Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032). 9 DVQX1379 (ENG) How to use this manual Recording mode: • In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
... the menu can select and execute indicated menus and functions. (Custom Mode) has different functions depending on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032). 9 DVQX1379 (ENG) How to use this manual Recording mode: • In Recording modes that show icons in black, you can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button.
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Contents ■ Information for Your Safety 3 Preparations/Basics ■ Before use 11 ■ Standard accessories 12 ■ Names and Functions of Main Parts ..... 14 ■ About the Lens 17 ■ About the Card 18 ■ Quick... Setting the clock 23 Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is attached 24 Formatting the card (initialization 24 [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)... 25 Holding the camera 26 Shutter button (Taking pictures 27 ■ Basic operations 28 Mode dial (Select the recording mode) ..... 29 ■ ...
Contents ■ Information for Your Safety 3 Preparations/Basics ■ Before use 11 ■ Standard accessories 12 ■ Names and Functions of Main Parts ..... 14 ■ About the Lens 17 ■ About the Card 18 ■ Quick... Setting the clock 23 Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is attached 24 Formatting the card (initialization 24 [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder)... 25 Holding the camera 26 Shutter button (Taking pictures 27 ■ Basic operations 28 Mode dial (Select the recording mode) ..... 29 ■ ...
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...camera against a hard surface • Pushing with excessive force on these conditions, which may occur when the camera is not a malfunction. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with a dry soft cloth. ●Not doing so...monitor, or viewfinder dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. ●If condensation does occur, turn off with the camera. ●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that may be influenced magnetically close to this is exposed to touch operations. This may ...
...camera against a hard surface • Pushing with excessive force on these conditions, which may occur when the camera is not a malfunction. Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or where water can come into contact with a dry soft cloth. ●Not doing so...monitor, or viewfinder dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera. ●If condensation does occur, turn off with the camera. ●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which present a risk that may be influenced magnetically close to this is exposed to touch operations. This may ...
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...is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase. • Interchangeable Lens (H-FS12032) is attached to the camera body at www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (For Canada only) • If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada...the accessories are as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before using the camera. only) • If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. • Please dispose of February...
...is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase. • Interchangeable Lens (H-FS12032) is attached to the camera body at www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. (For Canada only) • If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada...the accessories are as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before using the camera. only) • If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. • Please dispose of February...
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... socket • You can view pictures on the tripod. 42 Touch screen (→30) / monitor (→78) ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). (→92) When using an AC adaptor, ensure that have screws with a length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may damage this ... 40 DC coupler cover (→92) 41 Tripod mount • Do not attach this unit to tripods that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are used. ●Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 15 DVQX1379 (ENG)
... socket • You can view pictures on the tripod. 42 Touch screen (→30) / monitor (→78) ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). (→92) When using an AC adaptor, ensure that have screws with a length of 5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or more. Doing so may damage this ... 40 DC coupler cover (→92) 41 Tripod mount • Do not attach this unit to tripods that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are used. ●Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. 15 DVQX1379 (ENG)
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... latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in the [Setup] menu. 17 DVQX1379 (ENG) You can use a lens of any of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [... only.) • To check the firmware version of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor. Preparations/Basics About the Lens This unit can also use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
... latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in the [Setup] menu. 17 DVQX1379 (ENG) You can use a lens of any of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [... only.) • To check the firmware version of the following standards by attaching a mount adaptor. Preparations/Basics About the Lens This unit can also use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds™ System lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
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...or higher Label example [MP4] [4K] UHS Speed Class 3 When recording in 4K Photo / [Post Focus] UHS Speed Class 3 • Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is compatible with UHS- UHS Speed 4 GB - 32 GB Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. • ...Operation of the cards listed on the left has been 48 GB - 128 GB confirmed with Panasonic brand card. ■ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings Use a card that meets the following SD standard-based cards can be...
...or higher Label example [MP4] [4K] UHS Speed Class 3 When recording in 4K Photo / [Post Focus] UHS Speed Class 3 • Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is compatible with UHS- UHS Speed 4 GB - 32 GB Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards. • ...Operation of the cards listed on the left has been 48 GB - 128 GB confirmed with Panasonic brand card. ■ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings Use a card that meets the following SD standard-based cards can be...
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... 4 Pull the shoulder strap and then check that it . - Quick Start Guide Preparations/Basics Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap. •...
... 4 Pull the shoulder strap and then check that it . - Quick Start Guide Preparations/Basics Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to 4 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap. •...
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Press Pull out ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP). ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of the card. Preparations/Basics Inserting the battery and/or SD memory card (optional) Make sure that it ...
Press Pull out ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP). ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of the card. Preparations/Basics Inserting the battery and/or SD memory card (optional) Make sure that it ...
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To open the socket cover Closing the cover Press lightly Keep pressing and slide Remove your finger • The socket cover will be used with this unit. 21 DVQX1379 (ENG) Charging lamp (Red) AC adaptor (supplied) To the electrical outlet USB connection cable (supplied) Computer Getting ready: Turn on ...
To open the socket cover Closing the cover Press lightly Keep pressing and slide Remove your finger • The socket cover will be used with this unit. 21 DVQX1379 (ENG) Charging lamp (Red) AC adaptor (supplied) To the electrical outlet USB connection cable (supplied) Computer Getting ready: Turn on ...
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...adaptors except the supplied one. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used up. Attaching/Removing the Lens • When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), retract the lens barrel. • Change ...of battery usage. Preparations/Basics Charging from the electrical outlet or your computer.) Flashing: Charging error (→82) ■ Charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Approx. 190 min. • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when ...
...adaptors except the supplied one. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used up. Attaching/Removing the Lens • When attaching or detaching the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032), retract the lens barrel. • Change ...of battery usage. Preparations/Basics Charging from the electrical outlet or your computer.) Flashing: Charging error (→82) ■ Charging time When using the AC adaptor (supplied) Approx. 190 min. • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when ...
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... until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is activated. Preparations/Basics [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) 1 Press [LVF] ( ) button [LVF] button Eye Sensor Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor The eye sensor ( ) automatically switches the display to viewfinder when...
... until you are able to clearly see the characters displayed in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is activated. Preparations/Basics [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) 1 Press [LVF] ( ) button [LVF] button Eye Sensor Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor The eye sensor ( ) automatically switches the display to viewfinder when...
