Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4A Technical specifications

GN
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No. DMC-GH4A/DMC-GH4
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 DVD. Install it on your PC to read it.
VQT5H93
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until
2014/6/19
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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
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
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∫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.
∫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.
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.
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.
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•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic
USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D– Type A plug, up to 2 m long)
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1: optional).
•Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m 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 (DMW-AC10G: 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.
Cautions for Use
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•Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC coupler (DMW-DCC12:
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 (DMW-AC10G: optional).
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.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too
low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
•The battery becomes warm after using and during and after charging. The camera also
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug or
near the batteries.
•Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended
temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC, Recommended humidity: 40%RH to 60%RH]
•Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged. When storing the battery for a
long period of time, we recommend charging it once a year. Remove the battery from the
camera and store it again after it has completely discharged.
-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
• Cautions for Use ..............................4
Preparation
Care of this Camera..............................8
Standard Accessories ..........................9
Names and Functions of
Components........................................11
About the Lens ...................................14
• About the firmware of your
interchangeable lens .....................14
Cards Compatible with this unit........15
Preparation..........................................16
• Attaching the Shoulder Strap .........16
• Charging the Battery ......................16
• Inserting/Removing the Battery......17
• Inserting/Removing the Card
(Optional) .......................................17
• Changing the Lens.........................18
• Opening the Monitor ......................18
• Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) .......19
• Diopter adjustment.........................19
Basic Operations ................................20
• Tips for taking good pictures ..........20
• Zoom operations ............................20
• Shutter button (Taking pictures) .....21
• Motion picture button
(Recording motion pictures) ..........21
• Mode dial
(Selecting a Recording Mode) .......22
• Rear Dial/Front Dial .......................23
• Control Dial ....................................23
• Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button ..... 23
• [DISP.] button (Switching the
displayed information) ...................24
• [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/
Viewfinder).....................................25
• Touch panel (Touch operations).....26
Optical Image Stabiliser .....................27
Calling frequently-used menus
instantly (Quick Menu) .......................27
Setting menu items ............................28
Configuring basic settings of this unit
(Setup Menu) ..........................................29
• Formatting the card (initialisation).....29
• Restoring the default settings
([Reset]).........................................29
• Conserving the battery life
([Economy]) ...................................29
Easy Recording
Taking Pictures using the Automatic
Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) ..........30
• Recording night scenes
([iHandheld Night Shot])................ 31
• Combining pictures into a single picture
with rich gradation ([iHDR]) ................. 32
• Taking a picture with a blurred
background (Defocus Control) ...... 32
• Recording images by changing the
brightness or colour tone .............. 32
Taking Pictures with different image
effects (Creative Control Mode)........ 33
Taking Pictures Using the Touch
Function .............................................. 34
• Taking pictures using the Touch
Shutter function ............................. 34
• Easily Optimising the Brightness for a
Specified Area (Touch AE) ................34
Recording
Taking Pictures with Auto Focus...... 35
• Selecting the Focus Mode
(AFS/AFF/AFC)............................. 35
• Selecting the Auto Focus Mode .... 36
• Setting up position of the AF area/
changing size of the AF area ........ 37
• Setting the AF area position with the
Touch Pad ..................................... 38
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus......... 39
Select a Drive Mode ........................... 40
Taking Pictures using Burst Mode........40
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........ 41
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer.......... 41
Taking Pictures Automatically at Set
Intervals ([Time Lapse Shot])............ 42
Creating Stop Motion Pictures
([Stop Motion Animation]) ................. 44
Setting the Picture Quality and Size........ 46
• Setting the aspect ratio of pictures....... 46
• Setting the number of pixels ......... 46
• Setting the compression rate of
pictures ([Quality]) ......................... 47
Setting the Light Sensitivity.............. 48
Adjusting the White Balance ............ 49
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite
Settings (Programme AE Mode) ....... 50
Taking Pictures by Specifying the
Aperture/Shutter Speed..................... 51
• Aperture-Priority AE Mode ............ 51
• Shutter-Priority AE Mode............... 51
• Manual Exposure Mode ................ 51
• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and
Shutter Speed (Preview Mode) ..... 52
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Compensating the Exposure ............ 53
Selecting the Method for Measuring
Brightness ([Metering Mode]) ........... 53
Fixing the Focus and the Exposure
(AF/AE Lock)....................................... 54
Disabling Operational Sounds and the
Output of Light at once ([Silent Mode]) ... 55
Taking Pictures with No Shutter Sound
([Electronic Shutter])..............................55
Taking pictures by using the flash ... 56
• Changing Flash Mode ................... 56
Motion Picture
Recording Motion Picture ................. 57
• Recording motion pictures in 4K ... 58
• Setting the format, size and recording
frame rate..........................................58
• How to set focus when recording a
motion picture ([Continuous AF]) ......61
Recording motion pictures with
manually set aperture value/shutter
speed (Creative Video Mode) ............ 61
• Minimising operational sounds during
motion picture recording ...................62
Using Advanced Settings and Recording
Functions for Motion Pictures.................. 63
• [Luminance Level] ......................... 63
• Checking areas that may be white
saturated ([Zebra Pattern])............ 63
• Recording while monitoring camera
images........................................... 64
• Reducing flickering and horizontal stripes
on images ([Synchro Scan]) ................ 65
• Recording in Slow or Fast Motion
([Variable Frame Rate])................. 65
• Changing the system frequency.... 66
Playback/Editing
Playing Back Pictures........................ 67
Playing Back Motion Pictures........... 67
Switching the Playback Method ....... 68
• Using the Playback Zoom ............. 68
• Displaying multiple screens
(Multi Playback)............................. 68
• Displaying Pictures by Recording
Date (Calendar Playback) ............. 68
Deleting Pictures................................ 69
Using the [Playback] Menu ............... 70
• [RAW Processing] ......................... 70
• [Video Divide] ................................ 71
Wi-Fi/NFC
Wi-FiRfunction/NFC function ........... 72
What you can do with
the Wi-Fi function ...............................74
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet ..... 75
• Installing the smartphone/tablet app
“Image App” ..................................75
• Connecting to a smartphone/tablet ...... 75
• Taking images via a smartphone/
tablet (remote recording) ...............79
• Playing back images in the camera...... 79
• Saving images stored in the camera.... 79
• Sending images in the camera to an
SNS.................................................. 80
• Adding location information to images
stored in the camera from a
smartphone/tablet............................. 81
Setting up a connection to a PC via a
wireless access point.........................82
Customisation
Change the Quick Menu to your
preferred item .....................................84
Assigning frequently used functions to
the buttons (function buttons) ...............84
Registering your preferred settings
(Custom Mode) ...................................85
• Registering Personal Menu Settings
(Registering custom settings) ........85
• Recording using registered custom
set..................................................85
Others
Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .... 86
Saving still pictures and motion
pictures on your PC ...........................87
• About the supplied software ..........87
Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display......... 91
Message Display.................................96
Menu list ..............................................98
• [Rec] ..............................................98
• [Motion Picture] ............................ 100
• [Custom] ...................................... 101
• [Setup] ......................................... 103
• [Playback] .................................... 105
Troubleshooting ...............................106
Cautions for Use............................... 112
Specifications ................................... 114
Digital Camera Accessory System..... 120
Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format) ...................................... 121
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
AUSTRALIA)...................................... 122
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Care of this Camera
To avoid damaging your camera and to experience the maximum enjoyment you
should exercise the following precautions.
•The lens, monitor and the camera body can sustain damage if the camera body is dropped or
subjected to excessive temperature, moisture, water or dust.
•The monitor can be damaged if excessive pressure is applied to the screen surface, during
actual use or while cleaning.
∫Splash Proof
Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers
against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not
guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with
water.
In order to minimise the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are
taken:
–The Splash Proof feature works in conjunction with the H-HS12035 and H-HS35100 lenses
that were specifically designed to support this feature.
–Make sure the built-in flash is closed.
–Make sure that all doors, socket caps and terminal covers are securely closed.
–Make sure that you are in a dry and secure place when changing the battery, lens or memory
card. After changing, make sure their protective doors are securely closed.
–If this camera is exposed to water, sand or any other foreign material clean it as soon as
possible, taking the necessary precautions that the foreign substance does not get inside the
camera.
–Under no circumstances should you touch or place any foreign objects within the camera or
in close proximity of the camera’s image sensor.
∫Condensation
•Condensation may occur on the lens, monitor or in the viewfinder when the room temperature
or humidity changes rapidly. This may cause the image to temporarily become hazy. If this
occurs, turn the camera off and allow the camera to sit in a temperature stable environment for
several minutes. It will clear by itself.
•If you know that you will be moving between areas where there will be a large change in
temperature or humidity, you can help prevent condensation forming on the camera by placing
the camera in a large plastic zipper bag, so condensation will form on the bag, not the camera.
Allow the temperature to stabilise before removing the camera from the bag.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of March 2014. These may be subject to change.
Digital Camera Body
(This is referred to as camera body in these operating Instructions.)
(±: Included, —: Not included)
6 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
7 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or charger in the text)
8 AC Cable
9 USB Connection Cable
10 DVD
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your PC.
•Operating Instructions for advanced features:
Use it to install to your PC.
11 Shoulder Strap
12 Hot shoe cover¢3
13 Eye Cup¢3
14 Flash synchro socket cap¢3
15 Cover for the battery grip connector¢3
16 Cover for the interface unit connector¢3
¢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.
¢4 The interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) included in DMC-GH4A is dust- and splash-proof.
• 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-HS12035).
•Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the
accessories separately.)
DMC-GH4A DMC-GH4
1 Interchangeable Lens¢1± (H-HS12035)¢4—
2LensHood ±—
3LensCap ±¢2—
4 Lens Rear Cap ±¢2—
5BodyCap ±¢3±¢3
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VKF4971
DMC-GH4A DMC-GH4
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2
3
4
5
VFC4605
VKF4971
VYF3480
VYC1084
H-HS12035
6
10 11 12 13
14 15 16
789
DMW-BLF19E
DMW-BTC10G K2CJ2YY00052
K1HY08YY0031
VFC5122VFW0108 VYF3522 VYK6T25
VKF5108 VKF5289VKF5104
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Names and Functions of Components
∫Camera body
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1
4
29 302625 2827
15 16 1514
12
17
1819
20
6
7
8
9
10
11 21
22
23
24
2 3 13
1Wi-Fi®connection lamp
2Status indicator (P19)
3Camera ON/OFF switch (P19)
4Focus distance reference mark
5[Wi-Fi] button (P73)/[Fn1] button (P84)
6[ ](ISO sensitivity) button (P48)
7 [ ](Exposure Compensation) button (P53)
8[ ](White Balance) button (P49)
9Front dial (P23)
10 Shutter button (P21)
11 Self-timer indicator (P41)/
AF Assist Lamp (P102)
12 Mode dial (P22)
13 Mode dial lock button (P22)
14 Flash (P56)
15
Stereo microphone (P101)
•Be careful not to cover the microphone
with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to record.
16
Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)
•Keep the Hot Shoe Cover out of reach
of children to prevent swallowing.
17
Flash open button (P56)
•The flash opens, and recording with the
flash becomes possible.
18
Drive mode dial
Single (P40):
Burst (P40):
Auto Bracket (P41):
Self-timer (P41):
Time Lapse/Animation (P42, 44):
19 Flash synchro socket
(Flash synchro socket cap)
20 Shoulder strap eyelet (P16)
21 [MIC] socket
22 Headphone socket (P101, 104)
23 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P86, 89)
24 [HDMI] socket (P86)
25 NFC antenna [ ] (P80)
26 Lens fitting mark (P18)
27 Sensor
28 Mount
29 Lens lock pin
30 Lens release button (P18)
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46
47
48
49
51
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38 40
42
4339 41
36
32
53 55 56 5754
45
44
52
31 Touch screen/monitor (P26)
32 [(] (Playback) button (P67)
33 [LVF] button (P25)/[Fn5] button (P84)
34 Eye sensor (P26)
35
Eye Cup (P113)
•Keep the eye cup out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
36 Viewfinder (P25)
37 Diopter adjustment dial (P19)
38 Motion picture button (P57)
39 [Q.MENU] button (P27)/[Fn2] button (P84)
40 [ ] (Auto Focus Mode) button (P35)/
[Fn3] button (P84)
41 Rear dial (P23)
42
Speaker (P103)
•Be careful not to cover the speaker with
your finger. Doing so may make sound
difficult to hear.
43
[DISP.] button (P24)
•Each time this is pressed, the display
on the monitor is switched.
44 [AF/AE LOCK] button (P54)
45 Focus mode lever (P35, 39)
46 [REMOTE] socket
47 Cursor buttons (P23)
48 Control dial (P23)
49 [MENU/SET] button (P23, 28)
50 Card door (P17)
51 [ ] (Delete/Cancel) button (P69)/
[Fn4] button (P84)
52
Tripod mount
• A tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm or
more may damage this unit if attached.
53
Cover for the interface unit connector
•Keep the cover for the interface unit
connector out of reach of children to
prevent swallowing.
• This connector cover is for a professional
motion picture device (AG-YAGH). For
details, refer to the site below.
http://pro-av.panasonic.net
54
Cover for the battery grip connector
• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector
out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
55
DC coupler cover
•When using an AC adaptor,
ensure that the Panasonic DC
coupler (DMW-DCC12: optional)
and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10G:
optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC10G: 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.
56 Battery door (P17)
57 Release lever (P17)
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∫Lens
H-HS12035
1Lens surface
2Te l e
3Focus ring (P39)
4Zoom ring (P20)
5Wide
6[O.I.S.] switch (P27)
7Contact point
8Lens fitting mark (P18)
9Lens mount rubber
3241 65 789
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About the Lens
∫Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System lens
mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).
∫Four Thirds™ mount specification lens
Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be used by using the mount adaptor
(DMW-MA1: optional).
∫Leica mount specification lens
When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R:
optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.
•For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from
the rated distance.
•When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [Shoot w/o Lens] (P103) to [ON].
For details on the lens used, refer to the website.
•The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.
•The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm
film camera.
(It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)
Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.
For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens
to the latest version.
•To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the
support site below:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
•To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and
select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu.
Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible lenses.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
About the firmware of your interchangeable lens
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Cards Compatible with this unit
The following cards which conform to the SD standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
∫About the motion picture recording and speed class
According to the [Rec Format] (P58) and [Rec Quality] (P58) of a motion picture, the
required card differs. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or
UHS Speed Class.
•SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous writing.
To check the class, see the labelled side, etc. of the card.
¢Bit rates vary depending on the item selected in [Rec Quality] in the [Motion Picture] menu.
For details, refer to P58.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB)
•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be
used only with their compatible devices.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•This unit is compatible with UHS-IUHS Speed Class 3
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
[Rec Format] Bit rate in
[Rec Quality]¢Speed class Label example
[AVCHD] All Class 4 or higher
[MP4]
100 Mbps UHS Speed Class 3
28 Mbps or lower Class 4 or higher
[MP4 (LPCM)]/
[MOV]
100 Mbps or higher UHS Speed Class 3
50 Mbps
UHS Speed Class 1 or
higher
Class 10
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Preparation
VQT5H93 (ENG)
Preparation
•Check that the camera is turned off.
• 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.
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLF19E.
1Connect the AC cable.
2Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.
•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.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Charging the Battery
Charging time Approx. 220 min
1 2 3 4
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Preparation
(ENG) VQT5H93
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLF19E).
•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.
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Inserting/Removing the Battery
Inserting/Removing the Card (Optional)
ロヰヤレ
ヰヱユワ
ロヰヤレ
ヰヱユワ
ロヰヤレ
ヰヱユワ
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Preparation
VQT5H93 (ENG)
•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.
At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body.
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1Open the monitor. (Maximum 180o)
2It can be rotated 180oforward.
3Return the monitor to its original position.
•Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use
excessive force as it may be damaged.
Changing the Lens
Opening the Monitor
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Preparation
(ENG) VQT5H93
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1lights when you turn this unit
on.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1to select the items (year, month, day, hour,
minute), and press 3/4to set.
4Press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
•A message prompting you to set [Home] in [World Time] will
be displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1to select the home area, and then press
[MENU/SET].
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
ADiopter adjustment dial
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
Diopter adjustment
ON
OFF
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Preparation
VQT5H93 (ENG)
Basic Operations
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp A, speaker or the microphone B(P11) with
your fingers or other objects.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
•Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.
∫Free angle shooting
The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to take
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.
When using the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035)
Rotate the zoom ring of the lens.
ATe l e
BWide
Tips for taking good pictures
Taking pictures at a high angle Taking pictures at a low angle
Zoom operations
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