Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6X Technical specifications

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Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Double Zoom Lens Kit
Model No. DMC-GF6X/DMC-GF6W
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
and save this manual for future use.
More detailed
instructions on
the operation of
this camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for
advanced features (PDF
format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC
to read it.
until
2013/6/18
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital
Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them 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
these Operating Instructions.
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.
Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
∫About the battery pack
•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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Use only 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 Location
Digital Camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom
CAUTION
•Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
•When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
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∫About the battery charger
•The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power supply cord is connected.
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the power cord is connected to an electrical
outlet.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or incinerate.
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.
∫How to replace the Fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B).
Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable.
1 Open the fuse cover with a
screwdriver.
2 Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CHEM15, RP-CHEM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CHEM15 (1.5 m), RP-CHEM30 (3.0 m)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
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 generated by microprocessors 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 (DMW-AC8G: optional).
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.
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety................. 2
Preparation
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ......................................... 6
Care of the camera............................... 7
Standard Accessories ......................... 8
Names and Functions of
Components ....................................... 10
Preparation ......................................... 13
• Changing the Lens ........................ 13
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap ........ 13
• Charging the Battery ..................... 14
• Inserting/Removing the Battery..... 15
• Inserting/Removing the Card
(Optional) ...................................... 15
• Formatting the card (initialisation)....16
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)....... 16
• Adjusting the monitor angle........... 16
Setting the Menu ................................ 17
• Setting menu items ....................... 17
Calling frequently-used menus
instantly (Quick Menu) ...................... 18
Assigning frequently used functions
to the buttons (function buttons)..........18
Basic
Taking a Still picture .......................... 19
Recording Motion Picture ................. 19
Playing Back Pictures/
Motion Pictures ......................................20
• Playing Back Pictures ................... 20
• Playing Back Motion Pictures........ 20
Deleting Pictures................................ 21
Recording
Selecting the Recording Mode ......... 22
Taking Pictures with Yourself
Included [Self Shot]............................. 23
Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ....... 24
• Taking a picture with a blurred
background (Defocus Control) ...... 24
• Recording images by changing the
brightness or colour tone
(Intelligent Auto Plus Mode) .......... 25
Taking panorama pictures
(Panorama Shot Mode) ...................... 26
Wi-Fi/NFC
What you can do with the Wi-FiR
function ............................................... 27
Controlling with a Smartphone/
Tablet ...................................................... 28
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app
“Panasonic Image App” ................. 28
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet... 28
• Taking pictures via a smartphone/
tablet (remote recording) ............... 30
• Saving images stored in the camera/
Sending images in the camera to an
SNS.................................................. 30
About the supplied software
About the supplied software ............. 31
Others
Menu list.............................................. 33
• [Rec] .............................................. 33
• [Motion Picture].............................. 34
• [Custom] ........................................ 35
• [Setup] ........................................... 37
• [Playback] ...................................... 38
Specifications ..................................... 39
Digital Camera Accessory System ... 46
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Preparation
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Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
2Select the desired language and then click
[Operating Instructions] to install.
3Double click the “Operating Instructions”
shortcut icon on the desktop.
∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or
print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
•You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from
the following Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
∫To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)
Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.
∫For Mac
1Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
2Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file
with the desired language inside the folder.
3Double click the PDF file to open it.
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Care of the camera
Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•The lens, monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions.
It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you:
–Drop or hit the camera.
–Press hard on the lens or the monitor.
This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
•Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be
particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may also become irreparable.
–Places with a lot of sand or dust.
–Places where water can come into contact with this unit, such as when using it on a rainy day
or at the beach.
Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital camera body. Since the
sensor unit is a precision apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.
∫About Condensation (When the lens or monitor is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens and monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of March 2013. These may be subject to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating
instructions.)
(±: Included, —: Not included)
5BatteryPack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
6 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
7 AC Cable
8 USB Connection Cable
9 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
10 CD-ROM
•Operating Instructions for advanced features:
Use it to install to your PC.
11 Shoulder Strap
¢1 This is referred to as lens in these operating instructions.
¢2 This is attached to the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.
¢3 This is attached to the camera body at the time of purchase.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the
text.
•The card is optional.
•Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042).
•Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
DMC-GF6X DMC-GF6W
1 Interchangeable
Lens¢1±¢3±¢3±
2 Lens Hood —±±
3 Lens Cap ±¢2±¢2±¢2
4 Lens Rear Cap ——±¢2
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VYC1113
VYF3510 VYF3201
VFC4605
H-FS45150
VYC1090
DMC-GF6X DMC-GF6W
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H-PS14042
DE-A98B
DMW-BLG10E
H-FS1442A
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
1 Sensor
2Flash
3 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp
4 Lens fitting mark
5 Mount
6 Lens lock pin
7 Lens release button
8 Flash open button
•The flash opens, and recording with the flash
becomes possible.
9 Touch screen/monitor
10 [(] (Playback) button
11 [MENU/SET] button
12 [Q.MENU] button/[Fn1] button/
[ ] (Delete/Cancel) button
13 Control dial
14 [Wi-Fi] button/[Fn2] button
15 Wi-Fi®connection lamp
16 Cursor buttons
3/Exposure Compensation button
1/WB (White Balance)
2/AF Mode button
4/[Drive Mode] button
This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the
following options.
Single/Burst/Auto bracket/Self-timer
17 [DISP.] button
•Each time this is pressed, the display on the monitor is switched.
1
23
45 67
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18 Stereo microphone
•Be careful not to cover the microphone with your
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to
record.
19 Shutter button
20 Function lever
21 Motion picture button
22 Speaker
•Be careful not to cover the speaker with your
finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.
23 Focus distance reference mark
24 Mode dial
25 Camera ON/OFF switch
26 Status indicator
27 Intelligent Auto button
28 Shoulder strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when using
the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
29 NFC antenna [ ]
30 [HDMI] socket
31 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
32 Tripod mount
•A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm or more
may damage this unit if attached.
33 Card/Battery door
34 DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the
Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional)
and AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G: optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8G: optional).
•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion
pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture will not
be recorded.
35 Release lever
2322 2725
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29
30
28
31
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∫Lens
Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
Use for selecting items or icons.
•When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to
touch the centre of the desired icon.
∫Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This is used to move the AF area, operate the slide bar,
etc.
This can also be used to move to the next image during
playback, etc.
∫Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch panel apart (enlarge) or together
(reduce) with two fingers.
Use to enlarge/reduce the played back images or AF
area.
H-PS14042 H-FS1442A
H-FS45150
1 Lens surface
2Tele
3 Zoom lever
4 Focus lever
5Wide
6 Contact point
7 Lens fitting mark
8 Focus ring
9 Zoom ring
Touch screen
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Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust.
•Do not press the lens release button Awhen you attach a lens.
∫Detaching the lens
1Attach the lens cap.
2While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate
the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then
remove.
•
We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping.
•Perform steps 1to 4and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap.
•Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.
–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.
–It may result in injury or accident.
•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.
–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.
Changing the Lens
Attaching the lens
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
1
2
3
4
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The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10E.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.
2Connect the AC cable.
•The [CHARGE] indicator Alights up and charging begins.
∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after
charging is completed.)
∫Charging time
•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 a
long time may be longer than normal.
Charging the Battery
Charging time Approx. 190 min
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•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
•Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and
then check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever Ain the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.
•Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in
which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.
∫About cards that can be used with this unit
SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
∫About the motion picture recording and SD speed class
Confirm the SD Speed Class (the speed standard regarding continuous writing) on a card
label etc. when you record a motion picture. Use a card with SD Speed Class with
“Class 4” or more for [AVCHD]/[MP4] motion picture recording.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
e.g.:
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Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.
Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1lights when you turn this unit on.
2Touch [Language Set].
3Select the language.
4Touch [Clock Set].
5Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/
Hours/Minutes), and set using [ ]/[ ].
6Touch [Set] to set.
7Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
AWhen closing
1Flip up the bottom of the monitor lightly to open.
2Adjust the angle of the monitor.
•Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor.
•When rotating the monitor, be careful not to apply too much force. This may cause
scratches and malfunctions.
•When not using this unit, close the monitor completely back to the original position.
Formatting the card (initialisation)
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Adjusting the monitor angle
ONOFF
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Setting the Menu
1Press [MENU/SET].
•The top menu screen is displayed.
2Touch the menu icon.
3Touch the menu item.
4Touch the Setting to set.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫Close the menu
Touch [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
∫Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
Touch [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A.
Setting menu items
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the camera is in.
1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu.
2Touch the menu item.
3Touch the setting.
4Touch [Exit] to exit menu once the setting is
completed.
•You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Assigning frequently used functions to the
buttons (function buttons)
You can assign recording functions, etc. to specific buttons and
icons.
To use those functions, press [Fn1] or [Fn2] or touch [Fn3] or
[Fn4].
1Select the function buttons you want to assign
the function from the [Fn Button Set] in the
[Custom] menu.
2Touch the function you want to assign.
•Assign your favourite functions to each of the function
buttons.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
[Q.MENU]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn1] (function 1).
At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU].
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Taking a Still picture
•Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4().
1Select the Recording Mode.
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
BShutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not
achieved, except when set to flash.)
•When the image is correctly focused, the
picture will be taken, since the [Focus/
Release Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take
the picture.
Recording Motion Picture
This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD
format or motion pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
1Start recording by pressing the motion
picture button.
AElapsed recording time
BAvailable recording time
•The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while
recording motion pictures.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion
picture button again.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously
with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB. (For
[FHD/25p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so
the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes
59 seconds.)
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Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
1Press [(].
2Forward or rewind the image by dragging the
screen horizontally.
Forward: drag from right to left
Rewind: drag from left to right
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime
Motion JPEG formats.
In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion
picture icon ([ ]) and touch [ ] in the middle
of the screen.
AMotion picture recording time
•After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on
the screen.
∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback
Playing Back Pictures
Playing Back Motion Pictures
3Play/Pause 4Stop
2
Fast rewind
1
Fast forward
Frame-by-frame rewind
(while pausing)
Frame-by-frame forward
(while pausing)
Control
dial
(left)
Reduce volume level Control
dial
(right)
Increase volume level
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