Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5M2 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
<Quick Start Guide>
Digital Camera
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
<Guía de inicio rápido>
Cámara digital
Model No. / Modelo N. DC-GH5M2
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Owner’s Manual <Quick Start Guide>
Digital Camera
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.

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About Owner’s Manual
 Owner’s Manual <Quick Start Guide>
(This document)
Explains the preparation before recording.
 Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>
(HTML format / PDF format)
Explains all functions and operation methods in detail.
This can be viewed with a PC or smartphone.
https://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/GH5M2/index.html
URL and QR code can also be checked on the [Online
Manual] of the [Setup] menu.
 Symbols Used in This Document
In this document, camera operation is explained using the following
symbols:
Cursor button up/down/left/right
or
Joystick up/down/left/right
Press the center of the joystick
[MENU/SET] button
• Images and illustrations used in this document are for explaining the functions.
• Description in this document is based on the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060).

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Contents
About Owner’s Manual....................................................................................... 3
Information for Your Safety................................................................................5
Cautions for Use ..............................................................................................9
Introduction
Before Use.........................................................................................................12
Standard Accessories ...................................................................................... 14
Names of Parts.................................................................................................. 16
Camera ..........................................................................................................16
Lens ...............................................................................................................21
Viewfinder / Monitor Displays.......................................................................... 22
Getting Started / Basic Operations
Attaching a Shoulder Strap .............................................................................23
Charging the Battery ........................................................................................24
Inserting Cards (Optional) ...............................................................................28
Attaching a Lens............................................................................................... 30
Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle.................................................... 31
Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time)............................... 32
Menu Operation Methods................................................................................. 33
Materials
Message Displays.............................................................................................34
Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 35
Specifications ...................................................................................................37
Trademarks and Licenses................................................................................44
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .............................................................47

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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 Bottom
Battery charger Bottom

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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-GH5M2
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.
How to Display Certification and Compliance Information
Certification and compliance information for this camera can be viewed on the
menu screen.
1Select the [Others] tab of the [Setup] menu.
2Select [Approved Regulations] and confirm your selection.
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.
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)
Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down
through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF
chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways
the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns
off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one
of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted. In other words, this device
automatically discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to
transmit or operational failure.
Frequency Tolerance: ± 20ppm
■About the battery pack
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.

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Information for Your Safety
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.
■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 110 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.

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Information for Your Safety
Cautions for Use
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the one supplied with the
camera or the battery charger (DMW-BTC15: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic Tripod Grip (DMW-SHGR1: optional).
• Use a “High Speed HDMI cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI cable” (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) long)
• 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.
• Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
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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• Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-
DCC17: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
• Do not press the lens with excessive force.
• Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
• 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 cords or the cables.
• During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not
turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor.
Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static
electricity.
• 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 format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera
only to ensure proper operation.