Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH6 User manual

Owner’s Manual
<Quick Start Guide>
Digital Camera
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
<Guía de inicio rápido>
Cámara digital
Model No. / Modelo N. DC-GH6
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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.
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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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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/GH6/index.html
Symbols Used in This Document
In this document, camera operation is explained using the following
symbols.
0Images and illustrations used in this document are for explaining the functions.
0Description in this document is based on the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060).
[MENU/SET] button
Press the center of the joystick
3421
Cursor button up/down/left/right
or
Joystick up/down/left/right
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Contents
About Owner’s Manual..............................................................................3
Information for Your Safety .......................................................................5
Introduction
Before Use ..............................................................................................12
Standard Accessories .............................................................................14
Names of Parts .......................................................................................16
Viewfinder/Monitor Displays....................................................................21
Getting Started/Basic Operations
Attaching a Shoulder Strap .....................................................................22
Charging the Battery ...............................................................................23
Inserting Cards (Optional) .......................................................................27
Attaching a Lens .....................................................................................29
Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle ..............................................30
Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) .........................31
Menu Operation Methods........................................................................32
Materials
Message Displays ...................................................................................33
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................34
Specifications ..........................................................................................37
Trademarks and Licenses.......................................................................44
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)....................................................47
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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
0Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
0Use the recommended accessories.
0Do not remove covers.
0Do 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 Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
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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:
0Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
0Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
0Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
0Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
0Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
0To 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-GH6
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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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
∫About the battery pack
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: VPYLBEE5ZZ1PJ
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: n 20ppm
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
0Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
0Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
0Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
0Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
0Do 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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0Do not heat or expose to flame.
0Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of
time with doors and windows closed.
0Do not expose to low air pressure at high altitudes.
0Do not expose to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in explosions or
leakage of flammable liquids and gases.
∫About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION
0Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
0When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
0Do 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
0In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC
power supply only.
0When 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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Cautions for Use
0Do not use any other USB connection cables except the one supplied with the
camera or the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional).
0Do not use any other BNC conversion cables (for TC IN/OUT) except the supplied
one.
0Always use a genuine Panasonic Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional).
0Always use a genuine Panasonic Tripod Grip (DMW-SHGR1: optional).
0Use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet)
long).
0Do not use the BNC cables with the length of 2.8 m (9.2 feet) or more.
0Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
0Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
0Do not use the stereo microphone 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.).
0If 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.
0Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely
affecting the pictures and/or sound.
0Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic
fields created by speakers or large motors.
0Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures
and/or sound.
0If 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.
0If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/
or sound may be adversely affected.
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0Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC Coupler
(DMW-DCC17: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the electrical
outlet.
0Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
0Do not press the lens with excessive force.
0Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.
0Do not keep products made of rubber, PVC or similar materials in contact with
the camera for a long period of time.
0Do 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.
0Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the
sun may cause it to malfunction.
0Always use the supplied cords and cables.
0Do not extend the cords or the cables.
0During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not
turn the camera off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor. Do
not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
0The 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 another device, such as a PC.
0Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only
to ensure proper operation.
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