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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX70 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT2V80

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-FX70 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT2V80...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Displaying Multiple Screens Contents (Multi Playback) ........49 • Using the Playback Zoom ....50 • Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode ..51 Before Use Deleting Pictures ........52 • To delete a single picture ....52 • To delete multiple pictures Quick Guide ..........4 (up to 50) or all the pictures ....53 Standard Accessories .......6 Names of the Components .......7...
  • Page 3 • Face Settings ........92 • [TEXT STAMP].......135 • Setting Auto Registration/ • [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size Sensitivity..........96 (number of pixels) ......138 • Auto Registration ......97 • [CROPPING] ........140 Useful Functions at Travel • [LEVELING]........141 Destinations ..........98 • [ROTATE DISP.] ......142 •...

  • Page 4: Before Use

    Before Use Before Use Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. plug-in type Charge the battery. (P11) •...
  • Page 5 Before Use Play back the pictures. 1 Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(]. 2 Select the picture you want to view. (P48) - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. • The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions. •...

  • Page 7: Names Of The Components

    Before Use Names of the Components Flash (P56) Lens (P172, 173) Self-timer indicator (P63) AF Assist Lamp (P119) Hand strap eyelet • Be sure to attach the hand strap when using the camera to ensure that you will   not drop it.
  • Page 8 19 Card/Battery door (P16) 20 Release lever (P16) 21 DC coupler cover (P17) • When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are used. For connection details, refer to P17. - 8 -...

  • Page 9: How To Use The Touch Panel

    Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Operation or settings are performed by directly touching the icons displayed on the LCD monitor (touch panel) or by moving while touching the touch panel (dragging) using your fingers or the supplied touch pen.
  • Page 10 Before Use Note • The touch panel does not operate when the LCD monitor is turned off. • If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) •...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    The only batteries suitable for use with this unit are genuine Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.
  • Page 12 Preparation plug-in type Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed. • The AC cable does not fit entirely into the AC input terminal. A gap will remain as shown on the right.
  • Page 13 Preparation ∫ Charging time Charging time Approx. 130 min • The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely. The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

  • Page 14: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [AUTO].)
  • Page 15 Preparation ∫ Playback Playback time Approx. 350 min Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
  • Page 17 Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this camera are used. Using any other equipment may cause damage. Note • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional). • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor. •...

  • Page 18: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Preparation About the Built-in Memory/the Card The following operations can be performed using this unit. • When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory and played back. • When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card and played back.
  • Page 19 • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when SDXC Memory Card using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html (48 GB, 64 GB) • Only cards bearing the SDHC logo (indicating that the card conforms to SD video standards) may be used as 4 GB to 32 GB cards.

  • Page 20: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Touch [LANGUAGE SET]. Select the language. • The [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message appears. (This message does not appear in [PLAYBACK] Mode.) Touch [CLOCK SET].

  • Page 21: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Touch [SET] to set. Touch [SET]. • Touch [CANCEL] to return to the settings screen. • After completing the clock settings, turn the camera off. Then turn the camera back on, switch to Recording Mode, and check that the display reflects the settings that were performed.

  • Page 22: Setting The Menu

    Preparation Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [SETUP] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.

  • Page 23: Setting Menu Items

    Preparation Setting menu items This section describes how to select the [REC] Mode menu settings, and the same setting can be used for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu, [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and [SETUP] menu as well. Example: Setting [AF MODE] from [ ] to [ ] in the Normal Picture Mode Ø...
  • Page 24 Preparation Touch [š]. • Depending on the item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu. Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [SETUP] menu Touch the [SETUP] menu icon [...

  • Page 25: Using The Quick Menu

    Preparation Using the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • Some of the menu items cannot be set by the modes. Touch [ ] to display the Quick Menu in recording status.

  • Page 26: About The Setup Menu

    Preparation Perform these settings if you need to. About the Setup Menu [CLOCK SET], [ECONOMY] and [AUTO REVIEW] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In the Intelligent Auto Mode, only [CLOCK SET], [WORLD TIME], [BEEP], [LANGUAGE] and [STABILIZER DEMO.] (P32) can be set.
  • Page 27 Preparation These menu settings make it easier to see the LCD monitor when you are in bright places. [OFF] „ [AUTO POWER LCD]: [LCD MODE] The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it is around the camera. … [POWER LCD]: The LCD monitor becomes brighter and easier to see even when taking pictures outdoors.
  • Page 28 Preparation You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor. p [SLEEP MODE]: The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting. [OFF]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.] q [ECONOMY] [LCD POWER SAVE]:...
  • Page 29 Preparation Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. v [NO.RESET] • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. (P161) • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P31) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
  • Page 30 Preparation Set to match the colour television system in each country. (Playback Mode only) | [VIDEO OUT] [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system. • This will operate when the AV cable or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected. Set to match the type of TV.
  • Page 31 Preparation Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional). [OFF]: Operations will be on the camera only. [VIERA Link] [ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible equipment is enabled.
  • Page 32 Preparation Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond. Touch [START]. Touch the orange [r] mark [CALIBRATION] displayed on the screen in order with the touch pen (supplied) (5 places).

  • Page 33: Selecting The [Rec] Mode, And Record Still Picture Or Motion Picture

    Preparation Mode switching Selecting the [REC] Mode, and Record Still Picture or Motion Picture Turn the camera on. A [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch B [MODE] button Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch the mode. ∫ List of [REC] Modes [INTELLIGENT AUTO] (P35) ¦...

  • Page 34: The Picture

    Preparation A Shutter button B Motion picture button Taking the still picture Press the shutter button halfway to focus. Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture. • You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P43). ∫...

  • Page 35: Basic

    Basic ñ [REC] Mode: Basic Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.

  • Page 36: Scene Detection

    Basic ∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P56) • When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and brightness. • When [ ] or [ ] is set, Digital Red-Eye Correction is enabled.

  • Page 37: Af Tracking Function

    Basic AF Tracking Function It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the specified subject. Focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Touch the subject. • AF Tracking frame will be displayed in yellow, and it will determine the most appropriate scene for the locked subject.
  • Page 38 Basic ∫ [SETUP] menu [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]/[STABILIZER DEMO.] • The settings of the following items are fixed. Item Settings [GUIDE LINE] (P27) ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF]) [ECONOMY] ([SLEEP MODE]) (P28) [5MIN.] [AUTO REVIEW] (P28) [2SEC.] Flash (P56) /Œ [QUALITY] (P105) [SENSITIVITY] (P106) (Intelligent ISO) (The maximum ISO sensitivity:...

  • Page 39: Taking Pictures With Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic · [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings (Normal Picture Mode) The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [REC] menu.
  • Page 40 Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused. • (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m The focus range is 50 cm (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. • If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, “...

  • Page 41: Focusing

    Basic Focusing • Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. • It is possible to adjust focus or exposure using the touch AF/AE function if the touch shutter function is set to [ (P43) When the subject is When the subject...

  • Page 42: Preventing Jitter (Camera Shake)

    Basic Preventing jitter (camera shake) When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P117), a tripod or the self-timer (P63). • Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

  • Page 43: Taking Pictures Using The Touch Shutter Function

    Basic ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ ] in recording mode. • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.

  • Page 44: Taking Pictures With Focus And Exposure Set On Subject (Touch Af/Ae)

    Basic · ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. When [AF MODE] (P110) is set to [ ] (tracking AF), it is possible to continue to adjust the focus and exposure of the subject automatically even when the subject moves.

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Basic ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 10.5k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/ The zoom magnification can be increased by approximately 1.3k without noticeable deterioration in the picture by the Intelligent Resolution Technology when the Intelligent...
  • Page 46 Basic ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum ¢ 10.5k magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration quality [PICTURE SIZE] with (P104) Conditions None selected. Screen display ] is displayed. Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom 20k (including Optical Zoom 5k) 42.2k (including Extra Optical Zoom 6.5k (including Optical Zoom 5k) 10.5k)
  • Page 47 Basic Note • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. • The Optical Zoom is set to Wide (1k) when the camera is turned on. • If you use the Zoom function after focusing on the subject, focus on the subject again. •...

  • Page 48: Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch A to [(]. • Normal playback is set automatically in the following cases. – When the mode is switched from [REC] to [PLAYBACK]. – When the camera is turned on while [REC]/ [PLAYBACK] selector switch was at [(].

  • Page 49: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ ] to change to the 12 screen display. A Slide bar • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. – ]>1 screen – ]>12 screens – ]>30 screens –...

  • Page 50: Using The Playback Zoom

    Basic Using the Playback Zoom Touch the part to enlarge. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • Portion that is touched will be enlarged. • Picture can be enlarged also by rotating the zoom lever toward [Z] (T). • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second.

  • Page 51: Switching The [Playback] Mode

    Basic Switching the [PLAYBACK] Mode Press [MODE] during playback. Touch the mode. [NORMAL PLAY] (P48) All the pictures are played back. [SLIDE SHOW] (P122) The pictures are played back in sequence. [CALENDAR] (P125) You can display pictures by recording date. [MODE PLAY] (P126) ¢1...

  • Page 52: Deleting Pictures

    Basic ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ Touch [DELETE SINGLE].

  • Page 53: To Delete Multiple Pictures (Up To 50) Or All The Pictures

    Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures Touch [ Touch [DELETE MULTI] or [DELETE ALL]. • [DELETE ALL] > step Select the picture to be deleted. (repeat this step) • ] appears on the selected pictures. Touching again cancels the setting.

  • Page 54: Advanced (Recording Pictures)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor Touch [ ] to change. • During Playback Zoom (P50), while playing back motion pictures (P129) and during a slide show (P122), you can only select “Normal display E” or “No display G”. In Recording Mode ¢1, 2 A Normal display...

  • Page 55: About The Histogram

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Recording guideline When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash A Photo flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Touch [ Touch the item.
  • Page 57 Advanced (Recording pictures) Item Description of settings The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make ‡: AUTO it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye AUTO/Red-Eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in the picture) and then ¢...
  • Page 58 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ ¢ ñ — — — —...
  • Page 59 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ The available flash range to take pictures • The available flash range is an approximation. Available flash range ISO sensitivity Wide Tele 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.8 m AUTO 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 7.4 m (24.2 feet) ¢1 (9.18 feet) ¢2...
  • Page 60 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡ ¢1 to 1/2000 ¢1 1/60 to 1/2000 ¢2 1 or 1/4 to 1/2000 ‰ Œ ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting. (P114) ¢2 When [MIN.

  • Page 61: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · [REC] Mode: Taking Close-up Pictures Touch [ Touch the item. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

  • Page 62: [Macro Zoom]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [MACRO ZOOM] You can take a picture with the Digital Zoom up to 3k while maintaining the distance to the subject for the extreme Wide position [3 cm (0.10 feet)]. A Focus range • Focus range will be 3 cm (0.10 feet) to ¶ during Macro Zoom Mode regardless of the zoom position.

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Touch [ Touch the item. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. • The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to take the picture.

  • Page 64: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿ [REC] Mode: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 65: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Advanced (Recording pictures) · ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture...
  • Page 66 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • When setting Auto Bracket, [ ] appears on the screen. • When taking pictures using Auto Bracket after setting the exposure compensation range, the pictures taken are based on the selected exposure compensation range. Exposure value is displayed in the touch icon at the top right of the screen when the exposure is compensated.

  • Page 67: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures using Burst Mode Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Select the ones you really like from among the pictures you have taken. Touch [ Touch the item. •...
  • Page 68 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • Focus, exposure, and white balance will be fixed to the settings for the first picture. Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the recording may be brighter or darker from the second picture. •...

  • Page 69: Taking Pictures While Changing The Skin Texture (Cosmetic Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: Taking pictures while changing the skin texture (Cosmetic Mode) Pictures can be taken while setting the texture or clearness of the skin. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE]. Touch [COSMETIC MODE]. Select the item and touch clearness.
  • Page 70 Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch [EXIT] to finish. ∫ About the information • Description of the selected item is displayed by selecting the item and touching [ ∫ To change settings • Touch [ ] in the recording screen to return to step Note •...

  • Page 71: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 72: [Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PORTRAIT] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode allows you to improve the appearance of the persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. ∫ Technique for Portrait Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.

  • Page 73: [Self Portrait]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SELF PORTRAIT] Select this to take pictures of yourself. ∫ Technique for Self Portrait Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to focus. The self-timer indicator lights up when you are brought into focus. Making sure you hold the camera still, press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 74: [Panorama Assist]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PANORAMA ASSIST] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Touch the direction to take picture. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture. • You can retake the picture by selecting [RETAKE]. Touch [NEXT].

  • Page 75: [Sports]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SPORTS] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording. • When the camera is set to [STABILIZER] and there is very little jitter, or if [STABILIZER] is set to [OFF], shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.

  • Page 76: [Food]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FOOD] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. Note • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. [PARTY] Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc.

  • Page 77: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BABY1]/[BABY2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [BABY1] and [BABY2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P135).

  • Page 78: [Pet]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PET] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [TEXT STAMP] (P135).

  • Page 79: [Hi-Speed Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [HI-SPEED BURST] This is a convenient mode for shooting rapid movement or a decisive moment. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch [SPEED PRIORITY] or [IMAGE PRIORITY]. Touch the picture size and aspect ratio. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures.

  • Page 80: [Flash Burst]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FLASH BURST] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Touch the picture size and aspect ratio. • 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size. Take pictures.

  • Page 81: [Starry Sky]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STARRY SKY] This allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. ∫ Setting the shutter speed Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. Touch the number of seconds you wish to set. Take pictures.

  • Page 82: [Beach]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [BEACH] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • The initial setting for [AF MODE] is [š]. •...

  • Page 83: [Film Grain]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FILM GRAIN] Picture is taken with a grainy texture as though blasted with sand. Note • ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO1600]. • The focus range is 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶. [HIGH DYNAMIC] You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in...

  • Page 84: Recording Motion Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Motion Picture This can record high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then press [MODE].
  • Page 85 Advanced (Recording pictures) Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • Release the motion picture button right after you press it. • The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures cannot be recorded without audio.) •...
  • Page 86 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The screen will change as following when the motion picture button is pressed in steps A Still picture recording ¢1 screen B Motion Picture Mode ¢2 R1m21s R1m21s R1m21s setting C Motion picture recording screen D Still Picture Mode setting ¢1 Touch [...
  • Page 87 Advanced (Recording pictures) When set to Intelligent Auto Mode • When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step , motion picture recording matching to the subject or recording situation can be performed. ∫ Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.

  • Page 88: Changing [Rec Mode] And [Rec Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY] Touch [REC MODE] on the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. (P23) Select the item and then touch [SET]. Recording format Features • Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
  • Page 89 Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch the item. When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step Aspect ¢1 Item Quality (bit rate) ratio High 1280k720 pixels ([SH]) quality ¢2 Approx. 17 Mbps (Sensor 1280k720 pixels ([H]) output is 16:9 ¢2 Approx. 13 Mbps 25 fps) Longer 1280k720 pixels...
  • Page 90 Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • To play back AVCHD Lite motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc Player.

  • Page 91: Taking A Picture With Face Recognition Function

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritises focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.

  • Page 92: Face Settings

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for •...

  • Page 93: The Guide

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Registering face image of new person Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [MEMORY]. Touch [NEW]. • [NEW] will not display if there are 6 people already registered. Delete a person already registered to register a new person.
  • Page 94 Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch item to edit. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Touch [SET]. Enter the name. [NAME] • refer to “ ” For details on how to enter characters, Entering Text section on P121.
  • Page 95 Advanced (Recording pictures) Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [MEMORY].

  • Page 96: Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Setting Auto Registration/Sensitivity Setting of Auto Registration and Sensitivity for Face Recognition can be done. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [SET]. Touch the item. Item Description of settings [OFF]/[ON] • When the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], [AUTO REGISTRATION] [FACE RECOG.] will be set to [ON] automatically.

  • Page 97: Auto Registration

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. (Except with Auto Bracket, [BURST], [AUDIO REC.] and [SELF PORTRAIT] in Scene Mode) •...

  • Page 98: Useful Functions At Travel Destinations

    Advanced (Recording pictures) ñ· ¿ [REC] Mode: Useful Functions at Travel Destinations Recording which Day of the Vacation You Take the Picture For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.

  • Page 99: Take A Picture

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch year/month/day, set the return date using [3]/[4], and then touch [SET]. • If you do not want to set the return date, touch [SET] while the date bar is displayed. Touch [LOCATION]. Touch [SET]. Enter the location. •...
  • Page 100 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Cancelling the travel date The travel date is automatically cancelled if the current date is after the return date. If you want to cancel the travel date before the end of the vacation, touch [OFF] on the screen shown in step and then perform the operation in step .

  • Page 101: Recording Dates/Times At Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time)

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Recording Dates/Times at Overseas Travel Destinations (World Time) For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P23. You can display the local times at the travel destinations and record them on the pictures you take. • Select [CLOCK SET] to set the current date and time in advance.
  • Page 102 Advanced (Recording pictures) Touch [DESTINATION]. C Depending on the setting, the time at the travel destination area or the home area is displayed. Select the destination area of your trip using [2]/[1], and then touch [SET]. D Current time of the destination area E Time difference •...

  • Page 103: Using The [Rec] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [REC] Mode Menu [ASPECT RATIO] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. · ¿ Applicable modes: [X]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV...

  • Page 104: [Picture Size]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PICTURE SIZE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. ñ·...

  • Page 105: [Quality]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. • A digital picture is made of numerous dots called pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the picture will be when it is printed on a large piece of paper or displayed on a PC monitor.

  • Page 106: [Sensitivity]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [SENSITIVITY] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.

  • Page 107: [Iso Limit Set]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [ISO LIMIT SET] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. It will select optimal ISO sensitivity with set value as limit depending on the brightness of the subject. · Applicable modes: [AUTO]/[200]/[400]/[800]/[1600] Note • The higher the value set for the ISO sensitivity, the more the jitter is reduced but the greater the amount of picture noise.
  • Page 108 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Select [ ], and then touch [ Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the centre is filled by the white object only and then touch [SET].
  • Page 109 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ Auto White Balance Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a colour close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly.

  • Page 110: [Face Recog.]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [FACE RECOG.] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Specify a person’s face and use the Face Recognition functions. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON]/[MEMORY]/[SET] Note • Refer to for details. [AF MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected.
  • Page 111 Advanced (Recording pictures) Note • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 11 areas) light at the same time in [ ]. If you want to determine the focus position to take pictures, switch the AF Mode to [ƒ], [Ø] or [Ù].
  • Page 112 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About [ƒ] [1-area-focusing (High speed)] • You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF Modes. • The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 113: [Pre Af]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [PRE AF] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. The camera will adjust focus automatically depending on the settings. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] ]: Quick AF ] is displayed on the screen. ¢ ]: Continuous AF ] is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 114: [I.exposure]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.EXPOSURE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. ·...

  • Page 115: [I.resolution]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [I.RESOLUTION] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. · Applicable modes: [OFF]/[ON] [i.ZOOM]: [I.RESOLUTION] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by approximately 1.3 without noticeable deterioration in the picture.

  • Page 116: [Color Mode]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [COLOR MODE] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colours of the pictures can be turned into sepia colours or other colour effects can be achieved. ñ·...

  • Page 117: [Stabilizer]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [STABILIZER] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Using one of these modes, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF] [AUTO]:...

  • Page 118: [Audio Rec.]

    Audio recorded with this unit may not play back on other equipment. • Sound from motion pictures or pictures with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) launched before July 2008. • [AUDIO REC.] cannot be set in the following cases.

  • Page 119: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Advanced (Recording pictures) [AF ASSIST LAMP] For details on [REC] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. · ¿ Applicable modes: [OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.

  • Page 120: Using The [Motion Picture] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Using the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode Menu [REC MODE] For details on [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu settings, refer to P23. This sets up the data format of motion pictures. ñ· ¿ Applicable modes: [AVCHD Lite]]/[ [MOTION JPEG]] Note •...

  • Page 121: Entering Text

    Advanced (Recording pictures) Entering Text It is possible to enter babies' and pets' names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the touch pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Display the entry screen.

  • Page 122: Advanced (Playback)

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Advanced (Playback) Playing Back Pictures in Sequence (Slide Show) You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronisation with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also put together a slide show composed of only still pictures, only motion pictures, only pictures of a particular category, or only favourites.
  • Page 123 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during slide show Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. A Control panel Operate control panel by touching. B Return to slide show set screen ¢2 C Back to previous picture ...
  • Page 124 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects or music effects when switching from one picture to the next. [NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO] •...

  • Page 125: Selecting Pictures And Playing Them Back

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Selecting Pictures and Playing them Back [CALENDAR] You can display pictures by recording date. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [CALENDAR]. • You can also rotate the zoom lever several times towards [L] (W) to display the calendar screen.

  • Page 126: [Mode Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [MODE PLAY] Playback in [PICTURE], [AVCHD Lite], or [MOTION JPEG] can be selected. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE]. Touch [MODE PLAY]. Touch the item. - 126 -...

  • Page 127: [Category Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [CATEGORY PLAY] This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [PORTRAIT], [SCENERY] or [NIGHT SCENERY]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the pictures in each category. Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 128: [Favorite Play]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE PLAY] You can play back the pictures you have set as [FAVORITE] (P143) (Only when [FAVORITE] is set to [ON] and there are pictures which have been set to [FAVORITE]). Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [(], and then press [MODE].

  • Page 129: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Motion JPEG and AVCHD Lite formats that were taken with this model (only). • Only [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures recorded with this unit and Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) can be played back with this unit as AVCHD Lite format. Motion pictures...

  • Page 130: Pictures With Audio

    Advanced (Playback) ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. Operate control panel by touching. ¢ C Fast rewind, Frame-by-frame rewind D Play/Pause ...

  • Page 131: Creating Still Pictures From A Motion Picture

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Touch [ ] during Motion Picture playback. • Motion picture is paused. Touch [ SAVE Touch [YES]. Touch [ ] to finish.

  • Page 132: Using The [Playback] Mode Menu

    Advanced (Playback) ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu You can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [LEVELING], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
  • Page 133 Advanced (Playback) Enter the text. (P121) ¢ Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. Note • To delete the title, erase all the text in the text input screen. •...

  • Page 134: [Video Divide]

    Advanced (Playback) [VIDEO DIVIDE] Recorded motion picture can be d in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. divide It cannot be restored once divided. Select [VIDEO DIVIDE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.

  • Page 135: [Text Stamp]

    Advanced (Playback) [TEXT STAMP] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a Picture Size larger than [ ] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu.
  • Page 136 Advanced (Playback) Select the item to stamp. Touch the item. Item Setting item [OFF] [SHOOTING DATE] [W/OTIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITHTIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] Stamps names registered in name settings for [NAME] [FACE RECOG.].
  • Page 137 Advanced (Playback) Touch [SET]. • If you set [TEXT STAMP] for a picture with a picture size larger than [ ], the picture size will become smaller as shown below. Aspect ratio setting Picture size > > > > • To stamp [AGE] when [ ] or [ ] is selected, touch [YES] and proceed to step...

  • Page 138: [Resize] Reducing The Picture Size (Number Of Pixels)

    Advanced (Playback) [RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels) To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESIZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI]. Select the picture and size.
  • Page 139 Advanced (Playback) Touch [YES]. ¢ Touch [CANCEL] to return to the menu screen. ¢The menu screen is automatically restored when [MULTI] is selected. • Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. Note • You can set up to 50 pictures at one time in [MULTI]. •...

  • Page 140: [Cropping]

    Advanced (Playback) [CROPPING] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET]. • For how to select a picture, see P48. Reduction Enlargement Select the parts to be...

  • Page 141: [Leveling]

    Advanced (Playback) [LEVELING] Minute levelling of the image can be adjusted. Select [LEVELING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET]. • For how to select a picture, see P48. Touch to adjust the levelling, and then touch [SET].

  • Page 142: [Rotate Disp.]

    Advanced (Playback) [ROTATE DISP.] This mode allows you to automatically display pictures vertically if they were recorded holding the camera vertically. Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [ON]. • The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you select [OFF].

  • Page 143: [Favorite]

    Advanced (Playback) [FAVORITE] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites. • Play back only the pictures set as favourites. ([FAVORITE PLAY]) • Play back the pictures set as favourites only as a slide show. •...

  • Page 144: [Print Set]

    Advanced (Playback) [PRINT SET] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
  • Page 145 Advanced (Playback) ∫ Cancelling all the [PRINT SET] settings Touch [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step Touch [YES]. Touch [EXIT] to close the menu. • You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing. ∫...

  • Page 146: [Protect]

    Advanced (Playback) [PROTECT] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [SINGLE] or [MULTI]. [SINGLE] [MULTI] Select the picture. [SINGLE] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET].

  • Page 147: [Face Rec Edit]

    Advanced (Playback) [FACE REC EDIT] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P23) Touch [REPLACE] or [DELETE]. Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [SET].

  • Page 148: [Copy]

    • Only pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) will be copied. (Even if the pictures were recorded with a Panasonic digital camera, you may not be able to copy them if they were edited with a PC.) •...

  • Page 149: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment ¸ [PLAYBACK] Mode: Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P30) Turn this unit and the TV off. 1 Yellow: to the video input socket 2 White: to the audio input socket A Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 150: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv With An Sd Memory Card Slot

    Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and playback the motion picture.
  • Page 151 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P30) Turn this unit and the TV off. HDMI IN 1 HDMI socket 2 TV with HDMI socket 3 HDMI mini (C type) A Align the marks, and insert. B HDMI mini cable (optional) •...
  • Page 152 Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) •...
  • Page 153 What is the VIERA Link? • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) •...
  • Page 154 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV. This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link. Select the image. 3/4/2/1: Multi Playback [OK]: Go to one screen display. Red button: Switch the types of data to play back. [OPTION]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
  • Page 155 Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support the TV.

  • Page 156: Saving The Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, AVCHD Lite, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions. Copy the playback image using an AV cable File formats that can be used: [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] Copy images played back with this unit to DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD...

  • Page 157: Copying To A Pc Using "Photofunstudio 5.0 Hd Edition

    Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD Lite], [Motion JPEG] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] or [MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD Lite], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition”...

  • Page 158: Connecting To A Pc

    (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognised, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition”...
  • Page 159 Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MOTION JPEG] motion pictures (other than [AVCHD Lite] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
  • Page 160 Connecting to other equipment USB MODE Touch [PC]. PLEASE SELECT • If [USB MODE] (P29) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in THE USB MODE advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC PictBridge(PTP) without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen. Since there is no need to set this each time you connect to the PC, it is convenient.
  • Page 161 Connecting to other equipment ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) Folders and images processed in the PC cannot be played back on the camera. It is recommended to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) when you write the image from PC to a card.

  • Page 162: Printing The Pictures

    Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.

  • Page 163: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Note • This unit cannot stand upright when the AC adaptor is connected. When placing it on a surface and operating it, we recommend placing it on a soft cloth. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.

  • Page 164: Selecting Multiple Pictures And Printing Them

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Touch [MULTI PRINT]. PictBridge Touch the item. MULTI SELECT • If the print check screen has appeared, select [YES], SELECT ALL and print the pictures. PRINT SET (DPOF) FAVORITE CANCEL Item Description of settings Multiple pictures are printed at one time.

  • Page 165: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step MULTI SELECT of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and NUM.OF PRINTS printing them”...
  • Page 166 Connecting to other equipment [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
  • Page 167 Connecting to other equipment [PAGE LAYOUT] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritised. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...

  • Page 168: Screen Display

    Others Others Screen Display ∫ In recording Recording in Normal Picture Mode [!] (Initial setting) Recording Mode 1 2 3 4 5 REC MODE (P88)/Recording quality (P88) Picture size (P104) Optical Image Stabilizer (P117)/ Jitter alert (P42) Focus (P41) Battery indication (P13) Exposure Compensation (P64)
  • Page 169 Others ∫ In recording (after settings) 26 27 28 29 24 25 24 Available recording time (P85): R8m30s 25 Spot AF area (P110) 26 White Balance (P107) 27 Colour Mode (P116) 28 Intelligent Exposure (P114) 29 Intelligent Resolution (P115) 30 Auto Bracket (P65)/B: Audio Recording (P118) 1 1 1 31 Wind cut...
  • Page 170 Others ∫ In playback 3 4 5 Playback Mode (P48) Audio playback (P129) 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 : Recording quality (P88) Protected picture (P146) Favourites (P143) Stamped with text indication (P135) 1ST DAY 1ST DAY ST DAY Colour Mode (P116)

  • Page 171: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 172 Others Care of the camera • Do not touch the lens or the sockets with dirty hands. Also, be careful not to allow liquids, sand and other foreign matter to get into the space around the lens, buttons etc. • Do not strongly shake or bump the camera by dropping or hitting it.
  • Page 173 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 174 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 175 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 176 About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...

  • Page 177: Message Display

    Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED] > The Write-Protect switch on the card is moved to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock (P19) [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] >...
  • Page 178 Others [BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR FORMAT BUILT-IN MEMORY?] • This message will be displayed when you format the built-in memory on a PC. > Format the built-in memory on the camera again. (P31) The data on the built-in memory will be deleted. [MEMORY CARD ERROR FORMAT THIS CARD?] •...
  • Page 179 [THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED] • The battery cannot be recognised by the camera. > Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Centre. •...

  • Page 180: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P180–188). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P29) on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 181 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [!] setting? (P22) • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P52) The recorded picture is whitish.
  • Page 182 Others Taking pictures using Auto Bracket is not possible. • Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less? The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped.
  • Page 183 Others Lens Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent colour is surrounding the subject. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get coloured, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is used.
  • Page 184 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P56) • Flash Mode is not available when Auto Bracket (P65) or Burst (P67) have been set. Flash is activated several times. •...
  • Page 185 Others The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which was taken by another make of digital camera? •...
  • Page 186 (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P149, 150) > Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo. The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
  • Page 187 The card is not recognised by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
  • Page 188 Others The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. > [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] message will be displayed; please re-set the clock. When taking pictures, it will not be possible to record the correct date without setting the clock. (P20) When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colours which are not actually present.

  • Page 189: Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    Others Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the subjects.
  • Page 190 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 2510 4310 1 GB 5030 8630 2 GB 1610 10240 15360 4 GB 1630 3170 20110 30170 6 GB 2470 4820 30580 45870 8 GB 3310 6460 40930...
  • Page 191 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1250 4 GB 1080 1430 1120 1880 1320 2460 6 GB 1110 1650 1460 2180 1710 2860 2010 3740 8 GB 1490 2210...
  • Page 192 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1040 1330 4 GB 1230 1010 1580 1150 2040 1370 2620 6 GB 1230 1870 1540 2410 1760 3100 2080 3980 8 GB...
  • Page 193 Others Aspect ratio Picture size Quality › › › › Built-in Memory (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 1180 1570 4 GB 1320 1140 1770 1340 2320 1630 3090 6 GB 1370 2010 1740 2690 2030 3520 2470 4700 8 GB...
  • Page 194 Others ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) File format [AVCHD Lite] [MOTION JPEG] Picture quality setting Built-in Memory 1 min Cannot be used. 24 s (Approx. 40 MB) 512 MB 3 min 4 min 7 min 2 min 5 min 5 min 15 min...
  • Page 195 • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • The “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” and the “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Lite” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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