Panasonic DC-BS1H User manual

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Operating Instructions
<Quick Start Guide>
Manuel d’utilisation <Guide de prise en main rapide>
Bedienungsanleitung <Kurzleitfaden>
Istruzioni d’uso <Guida rapida>
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
<Guía de inicio rápido>
Digital Camera / Appareil photo numérique / Digital-Kamera /
Fotocamera digitale / Cámara digital
Model No. / Modèle / Modell Nr. / Modello N. / Modelo N. DC-BS1H
More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions
<Complete Guide>” (HTML format / PDF format).
Pour des instructions plus détaillées, veuillez consulter le « Manuel d’utilisation
<Guide complet> » (Format HTML / format PDF).
Detailliertere Anweisungen finden Sie in der „Bedienungsanleitung <Vollständiger
Leitfaden>“ (HTML-Format / PDF-Format).
Istruzioni d’uso più dettagliate sono disponibili nelle “Istruzioni d’uso <Guida
completa>” (formato HTML / formato PDF).
En “Instrucciones de funcionamiento <Guía completa>” (Formato HTML / formato
PDF) están disponibles instrucciones de funcionamiento más detalladas.
https://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/BS1H/index.html
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic
Digital Camera. Please read this document carefully and keep it handy for future
reference. 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 document.
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 “Operating Instructions <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”. (18)
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................................................................................................7
Standard Accessories...........................................................................................10
Names of Parts ......................................................................................................12
Getting Started.......................................................................................................15
Power supply ................................................................................................... 15
Connecting the external monitor...................................................................... 15
Menu Operation Methods .....................................................................................16
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................16
Specifications ........................................................................................................17
Trademarks and Licenses.....................................................................................21

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Information for Your Safety
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for EU:
Hereby,
“Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for our RE products from our
DoC server:
https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents
Contact to Authorized Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,
Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for UK:
Hereby,
“Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment
Regulations 2017.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for our RE products from our
DoC server:
https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents
Contact to Importer for UK: Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe
GmbH
Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT
Maximum power and operating frequency bands of transmitter
Type of wireless Frequency band
(central frequency)
Maximum power
(dBm e.i.r.p.)
WLAN 2412-2462 MHz 13 dBm
Bluetooth 2402-2480 MHz 10 dBm

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Information for Your Safety
■About the battery pack
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (AG-VBR59E, AG-VBR89G,
AG-VBR118G).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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 or
incinerate.
■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.
• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an
electrical outlet.

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Information for Your Safety
For the AC mains plug of three pins
Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other AC mains leads 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.
For power consumption information and for guidance on the requirements of
Commission Regulation (EC) No.1275/2008 amended by (EU) No.801/2013, refer
to “Operating Instructions <Complete Guide>” (HTML format / PDF format).
These symbols indicate separate
collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment or waste batteries.
More detailed information is contained
in “Operating Instructions <Complete
Guide>”.

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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 mains lead
K2CQ2YY00082
K2CT3YY00034
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-VBR59E/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.)
• Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can
purchase the accessories separately.)
• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
For United Kingdom and Ireland customers
(Sales and Support Information)
Customer Communications Centre
• For customers within the U.K.: 0344 844 3899
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
• Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).
• For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic U.K.
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence
by phoning our Customer Communications Centre
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic U.K.
• It couldn’t be simpler!
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished
products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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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
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26
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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 mains leads 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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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 “Operating Instructions <Complete Guide>” which
describes the solution according to the situation.
Refer to the “Operating Instructions <Complete Guide>” for details
about the following information (1):
– Message Displays
– Troubleshooting

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Specifications
• Please also refer to the “Operating Instructions <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-XLR1E:
optional) is attached, LPCM (2ch, 48 kHz/24-bit,
96 kHz/24-bit) can be selected
Image quality for
video
Refer to “Operating Instructions <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
• Data from the PC cannot be written to the camera
using the USB connection cable.

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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

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Specifications
AC adaptor (Panasonic SAE0011A):
Information for your safety
Input: 100 V–240 V 50/60 Hz 1.2 A
79 VA (100 V ) - 99 VA (240 V )
Output: 12 V 3.0 A
• For more information about the energy efficiency of the product, please visit our
website, www.panasonic.com, and enter the model number in the search box.
The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:
AC
DC
Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
ON
Stand-by
This camera complies with the “Design rule for Camera File system” (DCF) and
“Exchangeable Image File Format” (Exif) standards established by “Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries Association” (JEITA). The camera cannot play
back files that do not comply with the DCF standard. Exif is a file format for pictures
which allows recording information, etc. to be added.