Panasonic DC-BS1H User manual

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Owner’s Manual <Quick Start Guide>
Manuel d’utilisation <Guide de prise en main rapide>
Instrucciones de funcionamiento <Guía de inicio rápido>
Instruções de operação <Guia de introdução rápida>
Digital Camera / Appareil photo numérique / Cámara digital / Câmera digital
Model No. / Modèle / Modelo N. / Modelo n° DC-BS1H
More detailed operating instructions are available in “Owner’s Manual <Complete
Guide>” (HTML format / PDF format).
Un manuel d’utilisation plus détaillé est disponible en « Manuel d’utilisation <Guide
complet> » (Format HTML / format PDF).
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PDF) están disponibles instrucciones de funcionamiento más detalladas.
Instruções mais detalhadas podem ser encontradas em “Instruções
de operação <Guia Completo>” (Formato HTML / Formato PDF).
https://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/BS1H/index.html
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on
the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as
your convenient camera information source.
Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchased From Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital
Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this
Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the
purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Before Use
• No Compensation Regarding Recording
Please note that compensation cannot be provided in the event that recording
could not be performed due to a problem with the camera or a card.
• Be Careful with Regard to Copyrights
Under copyright law, you may not use the images and audio you have recorded for
other than personal enjoyment without the permission of the copyright holder.
Be careful because there are cases where restrictions apply to recording even for
the purpose of personal enjoyment.
•
Also Refer to the Cautions for Use in the “Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>”

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About This Camera
This unit does not have a monitor.
To check the menu settings or recording screen, connect an external
monitor or use a PC software “LUMIX Tether” below.
• For details on the connection cables, please check the interface of the
“Specifications”. (19)
Remote Control Software/App
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (English only)
LUMIX Tether
This is a PC software that allows you to record and make settings while controlling
the camera and checking the live view. (You can record photos (still images) using
this software.)
LUMIX Sync
This is a smartphone app that allows you to perform remote recordings
as well as check/save images that are saved in the camera with a
smartphone.

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Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk 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. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
■Product identification marking
Product Location
Digital Camera Rear (Battery installing place)
AC adaptor Bottom
Contents
Before Use................................................................................................................2
Information for Your Safety ....................................................................................4
Cautions for Use................................................................................................8
Standard Accessories........................................................................................... 11
Names of Parts ......................................................................................................13
Getting Started.......................................................................................................16
Power supply ................................................................................................... 16
Connecting the external monitor...................................................................... 16
Menu Operation Methods .....................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................17
Specifications ........................................................................................................18
Trademarks and Licenses.....................................................................................22
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)..................................................................24
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA).............................................................27
Useful Information (Only For Latin American Countries)..................................29

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Information for Your Safety
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
• Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
• To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and
use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer
or peripheral devices.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade name: Panasonic
Model No.: DC-BS1H
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support

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Information for Your Safety
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Contains FCC ID: VPYLB1JS955
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines as this equipment has very low levels of RF energy.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B) Contains IC: 772C-LB1JS955
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that
these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices
emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being
used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue),
exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known
adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found
any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects
might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.
DC-BS1H (HMN is 1JS2101) has been tested and found to comply with ISED
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-
102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

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Information for Your Safety
■About the battery pack
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (AG-VBR59P, AG-VBR89G,
AG-VBR118G).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and –) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
• Do not expose to low air pressure at high altitudes.
• Do not expose to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in explosions or
leakage of flammable liquids and gases.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.

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Information for Your Safety
■About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another
confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.
But
• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC
power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use
is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC
plug adaptor or AC cord set.
Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one.
• Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable (Type A-Type A plug).
• For the USB connection cable, use one that is a shielded product with a ferrite core
compliant to USB Type C (USB3.1) that is less than 1.5 m (4.9 feet).
• It is recommended to use a double shielded BNC cable equivalent to 5C-FB.
• For the cable that connects to the LAN terminal, use the one below.
LAN cable (STP (Shielded Twisted Pair), category 5e or above, maximum 100 m
(328 feet))
• Do not use the Headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
• Do not use the Stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
• Use a PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at compliant) compatible switching hub or power supplying
device.1
1 Make sure it complies with the safety standards IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1.
If you are uncertain on whether or not it complies with the safety standards,
please contact the manufacturer of the switching hub or power supplying
device.

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Information for Your Safety
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.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the
pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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Information for Your Safety
• To clean your camera, remove the battery or a card, or disconnect the power
plug from the outlet, and wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not allow camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile
substances (can cause surface damage or coating to peel).
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products 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
coating may peel off.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the
sun may cause it to malfunction.
• Always use the supplied cords and cables.
• Do not extend the supplied cord or cable.
• The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves,
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing
important data on a PC etc.
• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the
power plug or near the batteries.
• Do not keep objects that may be influenced magnetically close to this unit.

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Standard Accessories
Digital camera body
(Digital camera body is referred to as camera in this document.)
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
(Product numbers correct as of October 2021.)
AC adaptor
• This is used for power supply.
SAE0011A
AC cable
K2CA2CA00025
Cable lock band
1AC1MC551Z
Body cap1
1HE1MC891Z
Hot shoe cover1
DVYE1121Z
BNC terminal cover1
DVKJ1044Z/K
HDMI terminal cover1
DVKJ1045Z/K
AUDIO terminal cover1
DVKJ1046Z/K
DC IN terminal cover1
DVKJ1047Y/K
REMOTE terminal cover1
DVKJ1048Z/K
1 This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase but it’s removable.

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Standard Accessories
• The battery pack is optional.
The battery that can be used with the camera is AG-VBR59P/AG-VBR89G/
AG-VBR118G. (As of October 2021)
• The memory card is optional.
Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• The Interchangeable lens is optional.
• Refer to catalogues/websites for the information regarding supported lenses/
accessories.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.html
(English only)
– Attaching commercially available accessories that do not comply with the
L-Mount standard may lead to operation failure or malfunction of the camera.
(If a failure or malfunction occurs due to this cause, the warranty will be void.)
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
(For U.S.A. only)
• If accessories are lost, customers can visit us at http://shop.panasonic.com/support
for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
• To order optional accessories please visit http://shop.panasonic.com or your local
Photo Specialty Dealer.
(For Canada only)
• If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at
www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.

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Names of Parts
1Status indicator
2Screw hole for function expansion
3Fn button (Fn2)
4Front tally lamp
5Fn button (Fn3)
6Operation lock switch
7
REMOTE terminal cover
• Keep the REMOTE terminal
cover out of reach of children to
prevent swallowing.
8[REMOTE] terminal
9Card door
10 Card slot 1
11 Card access light 1
12 Card slot 2
13 Card access light 2
14 Card door release lever
15
Fan outlet (the left side is the inlet)
• The fan outlet for the cooling fan.
Do not block this while the unit is
being used.
16
DC IN terminal cover
• Keep the DC IN terminal cover
out of reach of children to
prevent swallowing.
17 [DC IN 12 V] terminal
18 Cable lock band attachment part
12 4 6 78
16 17
14
15
9
11
10
13
12
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Names of Parts
19 Fn button (Fn4)
20
Tripod mount
• There are a total of 11 places for
the tripod mount wherein there
are 3 on the top, the right and
the left and 2 on the bottom.
• The size of the mounting screw
is 1/4-20 UNC (Screw length is
5.5 mm (0.22 inch) or less)
• If you attempt to attach a screw
longer than 5.5 mm (0.22 inch),
you may not be able to securely
fix it in place or it may damage
the camera.
21 Fn button (Fn5)
22 Mount
23 Lens release button
24 Lens lock pin
25 Sensor
26 Contact points
27 [ ] Camera ON/OFF button
20212223
25
27
19
26
24

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Names of Parts
28 Video rec. button
29
Stereo microphone
• Do not block the microphone
with a finger. Audio will be
difficult to record.
30
Hot shoe (hot shoe cover)
• Keep the hot shoe cover out
of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
31 [ ] (Recording distance
reference mark)
32 Fn button (Fn1)
33 [Q.MENU] button
34 [ ] (Playback) button
35 Battery release button
36 BNC terminal cover
37 [SDI OUT] terminal
38 [TC IN/OUT] terminal
39 [GENLOCK IN] terminal
40 HDMI terminal cover
41 [USB] terminal
42 [HDMI] terminal
43 Battery attachment part
44
Security Slot
• Attaching anti-theft equipment
can prevent theft. We are not
liable for damages that may
occur resulting from theft.
45 AUDIO terminal cover
46 [MIC] terminal
47
Headphone terminal
• Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
48 [LAN] terminal
49 Rear tally lamp
50 [NETWORK] connection lamp
51 [ ] (Delete) button /
[ ] (Cancel) button
52 Control dial
53 Cursor buttons
54 [MENU/SET] button
28 29 30 31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40 41
42
4344
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
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Getting Started
Power supply
You can supply power to the camera using an AC adaptor (supplied), a
PoE+ compatible switching hub or PoE+ compatible injector (commercially
available), and a battery pack (optional).
Example: Supplying power with an AC adaptor
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.
• Do not use any other AC cables except the supplied one. This may cause malfunction.
Connecting the external monitor
[SDI OUT] terminal
[HDMI] terminal
BNC cable (commercially available)
HDMI cable (commercially available)
External monitor or external recorder (commercially available)
• It is recommended to use a double shielded BNC cable equivalent to 5C-FB.
• Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable (Type A-Type A plug).

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Refer to the “Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>” for details about
the following information (1):
– Message Displays
– Troubleshooting
Menu Operation Methods
In this camera, the menu is used for setting a wide variety of functions and
performing camera customizations.
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Use cursor buttons/control dial to select the menu item.
Press [ ] several times to close the menu.
• The date and time are not set when turning the camera on for the first time. Be
sure to set the clock and time zone before use.
Troubleshooting
The camera does not turn on.
• Power may not be supplied if the total power limit is exceeded on power supply
devices that allow connections to multiple PoE+ terminals. Refer to the operating
instructions of the PoE+ power supply device.
The images are not output to the external monitor or external recorder.
The recording information or menu screen is not displayed on the
external monitor or external recorder.
• Refer to “Troubleshooting” in the “Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>” which
describes the solution according to the situation.

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Specifications
• Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>”, which lists more
items.
The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement.
It is possible to record photos (still images) using software “LUMIX
Tether”.
Digital camera body (DC-BS1H):
Information for your safety
Power source: 12 V
Power consumption: 8.1 W (when recording), 6.9 W (when playing back)
<When using the interchangeable lens (S-R24105)>
Type
Type Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
Recording media SD memory card / SDHC memory card1/ SDXC
memory card1
1 Compliant with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3,
UHS-II Video Speed Class 90
Double slot recording function is available.
Lens mount Leica Camera AG L-Mount
Image sensor
Image sensor 35 mm full-frame (35.6 mm×23.8 mm) CMOS sensor, a
total of 25,280,000 pixels, primary color filter
Effective number of
pixels of the camera 24,200,000 pixels
Latitude
14+ stops ([V-Log])

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Specifications
Recording format for video
Video format MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC)
MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC)
Audio format MP4: AAC (2ch)
MOV: LPCM (2ch, 48 kHz/16-bit)2
2 When an XLR Microphone Adaptor (DMW-XLR1PP:
optional) is attached, LPCM (2ch, 48 kHz/24-bit,
96 kHz/24-bit) can be selected
Image quality for
video Refer to “Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>” (1).
Interface
[REMOTE] Ø2.5 mm jack
Terminal for generic remote control unit
(A Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RS2) cannot
be used.)
[DC IN 12 V] DC 12 V (11.4 V to 12.6 V) EIAJ Type 4
[MIC] Ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Headphones Ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack
LAN connector LAN terminal (RJ-45) for remote control ×1, compatible
with power supply by PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at compliant)
[SDI OUT] BNC terminal×1, 0.8 V [p-p], 75 Ω, 3G-SDI Level-A /
HD-SDI compatible
[TC IN/OUT] BNC terminal ×1,
Input: 1.0 V to 4.0 V [p-p], 10 kΩ,
Output: 2.0 V ±0.5 V [p-p], low impedance
[GENLOCK IN] BNC terminal ×1, BBS (Black Burst sync) signal and
tri-level sync signal compatible
HDMI HDMI Type A
USB USB Type-C™, SuperSpeed USB3.1 GEN1

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Specifications
External dimensions / Mass
External dimensions Approx. 93.0 mm (W)×93.0 mm (H)×78.8 mm (D)
(3.66″(W)×3.66″(H)×3.1″(D))
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (Weight) Approx. 585 g/ 1.29 lb (only camera body)
Operating environment
Recommended
operating
temperature
-10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F)
• Battery performance temporarily worsens at low
temperatures (-10 °C to 0 °C (14 °F to 32 °F)),
reducing the available recording time.
• When using in low temperatures (-10 °C to 0 °C
(14 °F to 32 °F))
– Before use, attach a Panasonic lens with a
minimum recommended operating temperature of
-10 °C (14 °F).
Permissible relative
humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
Wi-Fi
Compliance
standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Frequency range
used (central
frequency)
2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)
Encryption method Wi-Fi compliant WPA™/WPA2™
Access method Infrastructure mode
Bluetooth
Compliance
standard Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))
Frequency range
used (central
frequency)
2402 MHz to 2480 MHz