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Owner’s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-3D1 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3U43...
Contents Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures ........41 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])..42 • Forward or rewind the image ....42 Before Use • Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) ........43 Main features of the camera .....5 • Using the Playback Zoom ....43 Care of the camera ........6 Playing Back Motion Pictures....44 Standard Accessories .......7...
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• Uploading the images to sharing sites ..........139 Printing the Pictures ......140 • Selecting a single picture and printing it .........141 • Selecting multiple pictures and printing them ........141 • Print Settings........142 Others Screen Display ........144 Cautions for Use ........146 Message Display........152 Troubleshooting ........154 - 4 -...
Before Use Before Use Main features of the camera This unit has two lenses built-in so that you can enjoy making a variety of different recordings. You can switch between the following functions using the 3D/2D switch. When the 3D/2D switch is set to [3D] •...
Before Use Care of the camera Remove the lens cover seal A before use. Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. –...
You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.
Before Use Names of the Components Self-timer indicator (P88) AF Assist Lamp (P104) Right lens Flash (P85) Left lens Lens cover (P20) Speaker (P52) • Do not cover the speaker with your fingers. Microphone Power button (P20) Shutter button (P26, 10 Zoom lever (P65) 11 Motion picture button (P28,...
Before Use How to Use the Touch Panel This touch panel is a type that detects pressure. Touch the screen Drag To touch and release the touch panel. A movement without releasing the touch panel. Use this to perform tasks such as selecting This is used when performing tasks such as icons or images displayed on the touch moving to the next image by dragging...
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Before Use ∫ About the Stylus pen It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers. • Do not place it where small children can reach. • Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing.
Preparation ∫ 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.) •...
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [On].)
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Preparation ∫ Playback Playback time Approx. 160 min Note • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.
• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
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Preparation Note • Do not turn this unit off or remove its battery or card when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time • You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching ] several times. (P61) A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time...
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Preparation ∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures) • “h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second. When recording in 3D Recording Built-in Memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB quality setting (Approx. 70 MB) 1920 1080 14m00s...
Preparation Turning the Power On/Off You can switch the power on/off using the lens cover or the power button. To record, lower the lens cover. Turn the camera on. Turn the camera off. Lower the lens cover. Raise the lens cover. •...
Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Touch [Language Set]. Select the language, and then touch [Set]. Touch [Clock Set].
Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P48) • It can be changed in steps to set the clock. • The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.
Basic Basic Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P8) •...
Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. When the subject is focused When the subject is not Focus focused Focus indication A Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times •...
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Basic ∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and exposure.
Basic Taking 3D pictures With the two lenses built into this unit, you can record 3D pictures. • 3D pictures are stored in MPO format. In this unit both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded simultaneously. • The following functions are activated automatically. –...
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Basic • To achieve good a 3D effect, we recommend that you record with the distance to the subject set as follows. Outside this range, left-right distortion increases and may prevent the 3D effect being achieved at the edges of the image. •...
Basic Recording 3D motion pictures • 3D motion pictures recorded with this unit are in side-by-side (2 screen structure) format. The image quality is fixed at 1920k1080 pixels. Because the 3D motion pictures are in side-by-side format, the image quality of the recorded 3D motion picture differs from that of high definition images.
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Basic Note • The maximum continuous recording time for 3D motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds. If you are recording motion pictures in an environment where the ambient temperature is high or recording motion pictures continuously, [ ] may be displayed and the recording may stop. •...
3D pictures and motion pictures. For current information regarding devices that can play back 3D images recorded with this unit, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) Set the 3D/2D switch of this unit to [3D]. •...
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Basic ∫ Play back as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures and motion pictures recorded in 3D Select [3D Play] in [Slide Show] in the Playback Mode. (P111) ∫ Play back in 3D by selecting only the still pictures and motion pictures recorded in 3D Select [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] in the Playback Mode.
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Basic Note • During 3D playback on a connected television, the [Setup] menu and [Playback] Mode menu are not available. • When the picture is not appropriate to view in 3D (disparity is too large, etc.) – [Slide Show]: The picture will be played back in 2D. –...
Basic Selecting a 2D Recording Mode Set the 3D/2D switch to [2D]. In Recording Mode, touch [ • When operating in Playback Mode, touch [ ] to switch to Recording Mode and then touch [ Touch the Recording Mode icon. ∫...
Basic Applicable modes: Recording 2D Pictures (Normal Picture Mode) You can record 2D pictures by switching the 3D/2D switch. Note that here the description is for the Normal Picture Mode in which the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.
Basic Applicable modes: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
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Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. Menu Item ¢ ¢ ¢ [Rec] [Flash] /[Selftimer]/[Picture Size] /[Burst]/[Color Mode] [Motion Deblur]/[iHandheld Nite Shot]/[Face Recog.] [Motion Picture] [Rec Mode]/[Rec Quality] ¢ [Setup] [Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep] /[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.] • For the setting method of the menu, refer to P48. ¢...
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Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. When taking pictures > ¦ [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] ¢ [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢...
Basic Applicable modes: Recording 2D Motion Pictures Set the 3D/2D switch to [2D]. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • A 2D image is recorded using the left lens. • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode.
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Basic Note • When the image quality setting is [FSH], the maximum continuous recording time for motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds. If you are recording motion pictures in an environment where the ambient temperature is high or recording motion pictures continuously, [ ] may be displayed and the recording may stop.
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Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit. • For details on AVCHD and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) - 40 -...
Basic Applicable modes: Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. • The camera records a picture with the right lens during recording of a motion picture with the left lens.
Basic Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) In Recording Mode, touch • The display switches to normal playback. Note • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”.
Basic Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) Touch [ A Slide bar • It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following icons. – ]: 1 screen – ]: 12 screens – ]: 30 screens – ]: Calendar screen display •...
Playing Back Motion Pictures The camera can play back the following motion picture file formats: AVCHD (except AVCHD Progressive) recorded with this unit or other Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX), MP4, QuickTime Motion JPEG, and 3D motion pictures recorded with this unit.
Basic ∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is performed for about 2 seconds, it will return to original status. Operate control panel by touching. Play/Pause Stop ¢ ¢ Fast rewind Fast forward Frame-by-frame rewind Frame-by-frame forward...
Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and touch [...
Basic To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures In Playback Mode, touch [ Touch [Delete Multi] or [Delete All]. [Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. • Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes]. • It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when [All Delete ExceptÜ] is selected with the [Delete All] set.
Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
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Basic Touch the menu item. • The page can be changed by touching [ Touch the Settings. • Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. Description of the icon is displayed by touching and holding the icon for menu item/ setting in steps –...
Basic Call up commonly used menus with ease (Shortcut setting) You can have the LCD monitor display desired menu items. Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per [Rec]/[Playback] Mode. • Read for the [Rec] Mode menu, P107 for the [Motion Picture] Mode menu, and P115 the [Playback] Mode menu.
Basic About the Setup Menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P48. [Clock Set] — • Refer to for details. Set the time in your home area and travel destination.
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Basic Departure date and return date of the travel as well as the name of the travel destination can be set. You can display the number of days that have passed when playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures with [Text Stamp] (P117).
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Basic Adjust the brightness and contrast, or red or blue tint of the LCD monitor. ] ([Brightness]): Adjust the brightness. ] ([Contrast · Saturation]): Adjust the contrast or clarity of colors. ] ([Red Tint]): [LCD Display] Adjust the red tint. ] ([Blue Tint]): Adjust the blue tint.
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Basic Set the pattern of the guidelines displayed when taking pictures. You can also set whether or not to have the recording information displayed when the guidelines are displayed. [Guide Line] [Rec. Info.]: [Pattern]: [ON]/[OFF] • When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-designed composition by viewing the size, the slope and the balance of the subject.
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Basic You can conserve the battery life by setting these menus. Also, the battery life is conserved by dimming the LCD monitor. [ p ] ([Auto Power Off]): The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for the time selected on the setting.
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Basic [No.Reset] Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. When the folder number reaches 999, the number cannot be reset. We recommend formatting the card (P59) after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
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Basic Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). ] ([Select on connection]): Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the [USB Mode] camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. ] ([PictBridge(PTP)]): Set after or before connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
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Basic Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional). ] ( [On]): Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible [VIERA Link] equipment is enabled.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: send e-mail to: lumixconcierge@ca.panasonic.com http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Adjust the position of the touch panel if a different thing gets selected from what you touched or touch operation does not respond.
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Basic Displays the amount of jitter the camera has detected. ([Stabilizer Demo.]) The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. ([Auto Demo]) [Stabilizer Demo.] A Amount of jitter B Amount of jitter after correction [Demo Mode] [Auto Demo]: [ON] [OFF] •...
Recording Recording About the LCD Monitor Touch [ ] to change. • During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, you can only select “Normal display E” or “No display G”. In Recording Mode ¢1 A Normal display ¢1 B Normal display...
Recording Applicable modes: Taking pictures using the touch operation (Touch Shutter function) Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focus on the subject and take the picture automatically. Touch [ • Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
Recording Applicable modes: Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. • Perform the operation after canceling the touch shutter function. Touch the subject you wish to focus on.
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Recording ∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking) • The AF tracking frame will turn red and then turn off if the lock fails. Try to lock the frame again. • The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [ ] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not working.
Recording Applicable modes: Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom/Using the Extended Optical zoom (EZ)/Using the Intelligent Zoom/Using the Digital Zoom You can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear even closer (maximum of 7.8k), do not set the picture size to the highest setting for each aspect ratio (X/Y/W/ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele.
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Recording ∫ Types of zooms Feature Optical Zoom Extended Optical Zoom (EZ) Maximum ¢ 7.8k magnification Picture No deterioration No deterioration quality [Picture Size] with (P89) Conditions None selected. Screen display ] is displayed. Feature Intelligent Zoom Digital Zoom Approximately 4 times the Optical Maximum Approximately 1.3 times the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or...
Recording Note • The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation. • “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extended Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take more magnified pictures with the optical zoom. • When using the Digital Zoom, we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P88) for taking pictures.
Recording Applicable modes: Recording Images with Differing Angles of View (Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting) Using the two lenses, you can simultaneously record two pictures with differing angles of view, or simultaneously record a motion picture and a picture with differing angles of view. •...
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Recording ∫ Simultaneously recording motion pictures and pictures with differing angles of view Press the motion picture button as described in step start recording the left image as a motion picture. Press the shutter button during the motion picture recording to record the right image as a picture. (P41) •...
Recording Applicable modes: Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode) When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. Set the 3D/2D switch to [2D]. In Recording Mode, touch [ Touch [ Touch the scene mode to set.
Recording [Soft Skin] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [Portrait]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) ∫ Technique for Soft Skin Mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever as far as possible to Tele.
Recording [Scenery] This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape. [Panorama Assist] You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images. ∫ Setting the recording direction Touch the direction to take picture. Touch [OK]. • The horizontal/vertical guideline will be displayed. Take the picture.
Recording [Sports] Set here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events. Note • Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. • This mode is suitable for taking pictures of subjects at distances of 5 m (16.4 feet) or more. [Night Portrait] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness.
Recording [Food] This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc. [Party] Select this mode when you want to take pictures at a wedding reception or an indoor party etc.
Recording [Baby1]/[Baby2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays and names for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can select to have these appear at the time of playback, or have them stamped on the recorded image using [Text Stamp] (P117).
Recording [Pet] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat. You can set your pet’s birthday and name. For information about [Age] or [Name], refer to [Baby1]/[Baby2] on P75. [Sunset] Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a sunset view.
Recording [Flash Burst] Still pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places. ∫ Picture size and aspect ratio Select the picture size of 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1). •...
Recording [Beach] This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue color of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under strong sunlight. Note • Do not touch the camera with wet hands. • Problems caused by sand, seawater and fresh water are not covered by the product warranty.
Recording [High Dynamic] You can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness when looking into the sun, at night, or in similar circumstances. ∫ Setting the effect ] ([Standard]): Natural color effect ] ([Art]):...
Recording Applicable modes: Recording Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture. [Face Recog.] is initially set to [Off] on the camera.
Recording Face Settings You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) ∫ Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example for •...
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Recording Set the item. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item Description of settings It is possible to register names. Select [SET]. Enter the name. [Name] • For details on how to enter characters, refer to “ Entering Text ”...
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Recording Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] Mode menu. (P48) Touch [ ] ([Memory]).
Recording Entering Text It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.) You can use the stylus pen (supplied) if it is hard to operate with your fingers. Display the entry screen.
Recording Using the [Rec] Mode Menu [Flash] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. Set the flash to match the recording. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions [‡] ([Auto]) make it necessary. The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary.
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Recording ∫ Available Flash Settings by Recording Mode The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ‡ ‰ Œ ¢ ± ± ± ¥ ± ± —...
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Recording ∫ The available flash range • The available flash range is an approximation. Wide Tele [Auto] in 30 cm (0.99 feet) to 3.5 m (11.5 feet) 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 2.4 m (7.88 feet) [Sensitivity] ∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting...
Recording [Selftimer] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. This is for recording still pictures using the timer. Pictures are taken in 10 seconds. ] ([10 sec.]) Pictures are taken in 2 seconds. • ] ([2 sec.]) When using a tripod etc., this setting is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
Recording [Picture Size] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets. [Aspect Ratio]: [X] [Aspect Ratio]: [Y] ] ([12M]);...
Recording [Quality] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. ([Fine]) when giving priority to the picture quality [›] ([Standard]) when using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels Note •...
Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher number enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark.
Recording [White Balance] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
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Recording Setting the White Balance manually Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs. Touch [Ò]. Touch [Ó]. Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc., so that the frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then touch [Set].
Recording [AF Mode] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. [š] [Face The camera automatically detects the person’s face. The focus Detection]) and exposure can then be adjusted to fit the face no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
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Recording ∫ About [š] (Face Detection) The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF areas are also focused.
Recording [Macro Mode] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) ] ([AF Macro]) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever upmost to Wide (1k).
Recording [Quick AF] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful when you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Recording [Exposure] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed...
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Recording [Auto Bracket] Applicable modes: In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV Touch [ ] during exposure compensation.
Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off]) Note...
Recording [i.Resolution] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by utilising the Intelligent Resolution Technology. ] ([On]) [i.Resolution] is activated. ] ([i.Zoom]) [i.Resolution] is activated, and the zoom magnification is increased by approximately 1.3 without noticeable deterioration in the picture.
Recording [Burst] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Burst speed Maximum (pictures/ Features recordable pictures second) (pictures) • The focus, exposure, and White Balance are adjusted for each recording in the burst.
Recording [Color Mode] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer, the colors of the pictures can be turned into sepia colors or other color effects can be achieved. ] ([Standard]) This is the standard setting.
Recording [AF Assist Lamp] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. AF Assist Lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter button is pressed half-way making it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions. (Larger AF area is displayed depending on the recording conditions.) ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off])
Recording [Stabilizer] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. Using this mode, jitter during picture taking is detected, and the camera automatically compensates for the jitter, enabling jitter-free images to be taken. ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off]) Note •...
Recording [3D Adjustment] Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. The 3D adjust allows you control the 3D depth intensity. ] ([Minimum])/[ ] ([Low])/[ ] ([Standard])/[ ] ([High])/[ ] ([Maximum]) Note • For the recommended ranges for 3D recording, refer to P27. •...
Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Mode Menu [Rec Mode] Applicable modes: For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. This sets up the data format of motion pictures. [AVCHD] Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
Recording [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. When [AVCHD] is selected Item Picture size/Bit rate Aspect ratio (Sensor output is [FSH] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 30 fps) 16:9 (Sensor output is...
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When recording in Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting, the camera may make use of settings made for other Recording Modes. • To play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players (DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc Player.
Recording [Continuous AF] Applicable modes: For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P48. It will continually keep on focusing on the subject that the focus was once set for. ] ([On])/[ ] ([Off]) Note • Set this function to [Off] if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion picture recording.
Playback/Editing Playback/Editing Various methods to playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. In Playback Mode, touch [ Touch the Playback Mode icon. • Following items can be selected. [Normal Play] (P42) [Dual Play] (P114) [Slide Show] (P111) [Calendar] (P114)
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Playback/Editing ∫ Operations performed during slide show Display control panel by touching screen. • If no operation is done for 2 seconds, it will return to original status. Operate control panel by touching. Play/Pause Exit slide show Back to previous picture Ahead to next picture (while pausing/playing back (while pausing/playing back...
Playback/Editing [Filtering Play] The images are played back according to type. Item Settings [Picture Only] Only still pictures are played back. [Video Only] Only motion pictures are played back. [3D Play] Only 3D images are played back. This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the categories.
Playback/Editing [Dual Play] You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them. Note • You cannot select [Dual Play] if there are no recorded pictures or only 1 recorded picture. • You cannot display the same picture on the dual display at the same time. •...
Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Mode Menu You can setup pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [Text Stamp], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.
Playback/Editing ∫ Canceling all the [Upload Set] settings Select [Upload Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ] ([Cancel]). • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. Note •...
Playback/Editing [Text Stamp] You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. Select [ ] ([Text Stamp]) on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P48) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select an image you wish to stamp with text. •...
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Playback/Editing Select the item to stamp. Item Setting item [OFF] [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp the year, month and date. [WITH TIME]: Stamp the year, month, day, hour and minutes. [OFF] Stamps names registered in name settings for [Name] [Face Recog.]. Stamps names registered in name settings for [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet] in Scene Mode.
Playback/Editing [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be d in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. divide It cannot be restored once divided. Select [ ] ([Video Divide]) on the [Playback] Mode menu.
Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [ ] ([Resize]) on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P48) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select the picture and size. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].
Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture. Select [ ] ([Cropping]) on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P48) Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Select the parts to be cropped. Touch [ ]: Enlarge Touch [...
Playback/Editing [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([Favorite] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show. •...
When you want to use a photo printing store to print pictures recorded on the built-in memory, copy them to a card (P127) and then set the print setting. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm Select [ ] ([Print Set]) on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P48) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]).
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Playback/Editing ∫ Canceling all the [Print Set] settings Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu. Touch [ ] ([Cancel]). • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit the menu after it is executed. ∫ To print the date After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by touching [Date].
Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [ ] ([Protect]) on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P48) Touch [ ] ([Single]) or [ ] ([Multi]). Select the picture. [Single] setting Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set].
Playback/Editing [Face Rec Edit] You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture. Select [ ] ([Face Rec Edit]) on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P48) Touch [ ] ([Replace]) or [ ] ([Cancel]). Drag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Set]. Touch the name of the person you wish to edit.
Playback/Editing [Copy] You can copy data of pictures you have taken from the built-in memory onto a card or from a card into the built-in memory. Select [ ] ([Copy]) on the [Playback] Mode menu. (P48) Touch the copy destination. All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.
To connect using an HDMI mini cable (optional) • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Audio will be played back as stereo.
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Connecting to other equipment To connect with an AV cable (optional) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional). • Check the [TV Aspect]. (P57) • Audio will be played back as monaural. A HDMI mini cable (optional) B Align the marks, and insert.
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• Proper playback (aspect ratio) will be dependent on the TV used for viewing. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. • For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. • This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations.
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Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV is different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for the operations that support the TV.
File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD] It is possible to copy onto Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, or hard disk by inserting an SD card with still pictures and motion pictures recorded by this unit into a Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Recorder or DVD Recorder.
[4:3] before starting a copy. The image will be vertically long if you play back motion pictures copied with [16:9] setting on a [4:3] aspect TV. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional). • Displayed touch icons, etc., are also recorded.
Connecting to other equipment Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [MPO], [AVCHD], [MP4], [3D motion pictures] It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”...
(Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...
Connecting to other equipment Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] motion pictures (other than 3D motion pictures and [AVCHD] motion pictures) Preparations: Turn on the camera and the PC. Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory. A USB connection cable (supplied) •...
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Connecting to other equipment Note • Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed. ∫ Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder composition) For Windows: A drive ([Removable Disk]) is displayed in [Computer]...
Connecting to other equipment ∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely Select the [ ] icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject DMC-XXX] (XXX varies by model). • Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed. •...
Connecting to other equipment Printing the Pictures If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to be printed out and instruct that printing be started from the camera’s LCD monitor. • Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your printer.
Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge PictBridge PictBridge Drag the screen horizontally to select an 1/13 1/13 1/13 100 _ 0001 100 _ 0001 0001 image, and then touch [Print]. Multi Print Print Single Select Print start Touch [Print start].
Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
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Connecting to other equipment [Paper Size] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera 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.
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Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
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Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
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Others About 3D ∫ About 3D recording When recording in 3D, do not record subjects which are closer than the minimum recording distance. • The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort. • For 3D recording, the minimum recording distance is Approx. 90 cm (2.96 feet) (Wide)/ Approx.
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Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
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About the picture data • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. About tripods or unipods •...
Others Message Display Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. [This picture is protected] > Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P125) [Some pictures cannot be deleted]/[This picture cannot be deleted] •...
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140) [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. • If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P154–162). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P56) on the [Setup] menu when taking pictures. Battery and power source The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
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Others The subject is not focused properly. • The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode. > Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P24) •...
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Others Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. It appears when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, but this is not a malfunction.
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Others LCD monitor The LCD monitor becomes darker or brighter for a moment. • This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures. • This phenomenon also appears when the brightness changes when the camera is zoomed or when the camera is moved.
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Others Playback The picture being played back is rotated and displayed in an unexpected direction. • [Rotate Disp.] (P58) is set to [ ] or [ The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures. • Is the mode set to [Playback] Mode? (P42) •...
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Others [Thumbnail is displayed] appears on the screen. • Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality. The sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up. •...
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The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used) > Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html > A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
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Others Others When shaking the camera, there is a rattling sound. In the following cases, there is no problem with the camera, so do not worry. • There is a rattling sound when the camera is shaken while the power is off or during Playback Mode.
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Others Zoom does not go up to maximum magnification. • Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? (P96) Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3k Digital Zoom. The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. • When you perform an operation after taking a certain action, the pictures may be recorded in folders with different numbers from the ones used prior to the operation.
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