Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

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Motion Picture
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When [MP4 (LPCM)], [MOV] is selected(± : Available, —: Not available)
¢ 1 These can be set only in Creative Video Mode.
¢ 2 ALL-lntra
¢ 3 Frames/second
•Though a [MP4 (LPCM)]/[MOV] motion picture can be recorded continuously without a pause 
even when its file size exceeds 4 GB, the recorded content is played back with multiple files.
Item
System frequency
SizeRecording 
frame rateSensor 
output¢ 3Bit rate59. 94Hz
(NTSC)50.00Hz(PAL)24.00Hz(CINEMA)
[C4K/100M/24p]¢1—— ±4096k2160 24.00p 24.00100 Mbps
[4K/100M/30p]¢1± —— 3840k2160 29.97p 29.97100 Mbps
[4K/100M/25p]¢1— ±—3840k2160 25.00p 25.00100 Mbps
[4K/100M/24p]¢1—— ±3840k2160 24.00p 24.00100 Mbps
± —— 3840k2160 23.98p 23.98100 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/60p] ±
—— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/60p] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/60p] ±—— 1920k1080 59.94p 59.94 50 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/50p] —
±—1920k1080 50.00p 50.00200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/50p] — ±—1920k1080 50.00p 50.00100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/50p] — ±—1920k1080 50.00p 50.00 50 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/30p] ±
—— 1920k1080 29.97p 29.97200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/30p] ±—— 1920k1080 29.97p 29.97100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/30p] ±—— 1920k1080 29.97p 29.97 50 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/25p] —
±—1920k1080 25.00p 25.00200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/25p] — ±—1920k1080 25.00p 25.00100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/25p] — ±—1920k1080 25.00p 25.00 50 Mbps
[FHD/ALL-I¢2/
200M/24p] ——
±1920k1080 24.00p 24.00200 Mbps
± —— 1920k1080 23.98p 23.98200 Mbps
[FHD/100M/24p] ——
±1920k1080 24.00p 24.00100 Mbps
± —— 1920k1080 23.98p 23.98100 Mbps
[FHD/50M/24p] ——
±1920k1080 24.00p 24.00 50 Mbps
± —— 1920k1080 23.98p 23.98 50 Mbps
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Motion Picture
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Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting (P36) and the [Continuous AF] 
setting in the [Motion Picture] menu.
•
When the focus mode is set to [AFS], [AFF] or [AFC], if you press the shutter button halfway 
while recording a motion picture, the camera will re-adjust the focus.
Recording motion pictures with manually set 
aperture value/shutter speed 
(Creative Video Mode)
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion 
pictures.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Select the menu. (P28)
3Press 3/4 to select [P], [A], [S] or [M], and then press [MENU/SET].
•The operation for changing the aperture value or shutter speed is the same as the 
operation for setting the mode dial to  ,  ,   or  .
4Start recording.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to start recording a motion picture. 
(Still pictures cannot be taken.)
5Stop recording.
•Press the motion picture button or the shutter button to stop recording a motion picture.
How to set focus when recording a motion picture ([Continuous AF])
Applicable modes: 
[Focus Mode][Continuous 
AF]Description of settings
[AFS]/[AFF]/[AFC][ON] The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects 
during recording. (P36)
[OFF] The camera maintains the focus position at the start of 
recording.
[MF][ON]/[OFF]
You can focus manually. (P40)
Recording Mode: 
>[Motion Picture]  > [Exposure Mode]
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The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is 
operated during the recording of a motion picture.
Using touch icons allows silent operation while recording motion pictures.
•
Set [Silent Operation] in the [Motion Picture] menu to [ON].
1Start recording.
2To u c h  [ ] .
3Touch icon.
4Drag the slide bar to set.
•The speed of the operation varies depending on the 
position you touch.
5Stop recording.
Minimizing operational sounds during motion picture recording
Zoom (When an interchangeable lens compatible with power 
zoom is used)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Exposure Compensation
/ ISO sensitivity/Gain (dB) (P102)
Mic level adjustment
[ ]/[ ] changes the setting slowly
[ ]/[ ] changes the setting quickly
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Motion Picture
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Using Advanced Settings and Recording 
Functions for Motion Pictures
You can set the luminance range for motion pictures. When you combine multiple 
materials into a single motion picture, set a range that covers all materials.
Settings: [0s255]/[16 s235]/[16 s255]
•
This function works only for motion pictures. Still pictures (including those you take during 
motion picture recording) will be taken with [0 s255].
•When [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD] or [MP4], [0-255] in [Luminance Level] will switch to [16-255].
You can check areas that may be white saturated by displaying areas above a certain 
luminance level in a zebra pattern. You can also set the minimum luminance level 
(brightness) to be processed as a zebra pattern.
•
If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensating the exposure towards 
negative (P54) referring to the histogram (P103) and then taking the picture.
•Displayed zebra patterns will not be recorded.
[Luminance Level]
Applicable modes: 
> [Motion Picture]  > [Luminance Level]
Checking areas that may be white saturated ([Zebra Pattern])
Applicable modes: 
> [Custom]  > [Zebra Pattern]
[ZEBRA1] Displays areas above a certain luminance level by a 
right-leaning zebra pattern.
[ZEBRA2]Displays areas above a certain luminance level by a 
left-leaning zebra pattern.
[OFF]
—
[SET]Sets the minimum brightness level for each zebra pattern.
[Zebra 1]/[Zebra 2]Press 
3/4 to select the brightness, and press [MENU/SET].
•You can select  a bright ness value between [ 50%] and [105%]. I n [Zebra 2] , you 
can select [OFF]. If you select [100%] or [105%], only the areas that are 
already white saturated are displayed in a zebra pattern.  The smaller the value 
is, the wider the brightness range to be processed as a zebra patt ern will be.
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During HDMI output, you can record while monitoring motion 
pictures on the TV, etc.
•
Refer to P87 on how to connect with TV by using HDMI micro cable.•The [Rec Quality] setting in the motion picture recording menu 
will be applied to screens that are output through the HDMI 
connection during recording.
∫Setting the output method of the HDMI connection
•
Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
•Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
•Listening at excessive volume for long periods may damage the user ’s ears.•When you use HDMI output during recording, the image may be displayed with a time lag.
Recording while monitoring camera images
Applicable modes:  > [Motion Picture]  > [HDMI Rec Output]
[Bit Mod e] Sets the picture quality for the HDMI output.
[4:2:2 8bit]:
Allows you to record the image being output through the HDMI connection 
as a motion picture. This option is ideal for monitoring the image on the 
external monitor while recording it.
[4:2:2 10bit]:
Allows you to output the image through the HDMI connection in high picture 
quality. This option is ideal for saving the image on the external device.
•You can select [4:2:2 10bit] only in Creative Video Mode.•If you output the image through the HDMI connection when [Bit Mode] is 
set to [4:2:2 10bit], motion pictures cannot be recorded.
[Info Display]
Shows or hides the displays of information.
[ON]:
Outputs the displays on the camera as they are.
[OFF]:
Outputs only the image.
•If you output the image through the HDMI connection when [Bit Mode] is 
set to [4:2:2 10bit], this setting is fixed to [OFF].
[4K Down 
Convert] Switches the picture quality according to the connected device.
[AUTO]:
When the motion picture size is set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality] and the 
connected device is not responding, the HDMI output picture quality 
automatically switches to [1080p].
[1080p]:
When the motion picture size is set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality], the 
HDMI output picture quality switches to [1080p].
[OFF]:
Outputs the image through the HDMI connection with the picture quality set 
in [Rec Quality].
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•This function is available when [Exposure Mode] is set to either [S] or [M] in Creative Video Mode.
1Select the menu. (P28)
2Select [ON] with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET] .3Select Shutter Speed with  2/1, and then press [MENU/SET] .
•You can fine-adjust the shutter speed.•Adjust the shutter speed while looking at the screen so that flickering and horizontal 
stripes will be minimized.
•If you press and hold  2/1, the shutter speed will be adjusted faster.•You can also adjust the shutter speed setting on the recording screen in increments finer 
than the normal adjustment method.
∫Canceling [Synchro Scan]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 2.
•
This function is available only when the camera is set to Creative Video Mode.•Recording with a variable frame rate is possible with the following settings in [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality].
¢ When [Rec Format] is set to [MP4], recording with a variable frame rate is not possible.•Auto Focus does not work.•Audio is not recorded.
1Select the menu. (P28)
2Press 3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].•Items available for recording with a variable frame rate are 
indicated as [VFR available] on the screen.
3Select [Variable Frame Rate] with 3/ 4, and then 
press [MENU/SET] .
4Select [ON] with  3/4, and then press [MENU/SET] .5Press  2/1 to select the frame rate you will record the item with.
•You can select a value between [2 fps] and [96 fps].6Press [MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Reducing flickering and horizontal stripes on images ([Synchro Scan])
Applicable modes: 
>[Motion Picture]  > [Synchro Scan]
Recording in Slow or Fast Motion ([Variable Frame Rate])
Applicable modes: 
[AVCHD] When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)]•[FHD/24M/30p]/[FHD/24M/24p]
When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00 Hz (PAL)]
•[FHD/24M/25p]
[MP4 (LPCM)]/
[MOV] When [System Frequency] is set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)]•[FHD/100M/30p]/[FHD/100M/24p]
When [System Frequency] is set to [50.00 Hz (PAL)]
•[FHD/100M/25p]
When [System Frequency] is set to [24.00 Hz (CINEMA)]
•[FHD/100M/24p]
> [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Quality]
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∫To cancel [Variable Frame Rate]
Select the [OFF] setting in step 
4.
∫ To change the frame rate
Select the [SET] setting in step 
4.
•
When [Rec Format] is set to [AVCHD], you cannot set a frame rate with a number of frames 
greater than 60fps.
•When you play back a motion picture recorded with [Variable Frame Rate], the recording time 
display for motion pictures on the top right of the screen will look different from the one that 
appears during normal motion picture playback.
[ ]: Actual playback time
[ ]: Actual elapse of time during which you recorded the motion picture
You can change the system frequency of the motion pictures you record and play back. 
When creating a motion picture that has a broadcasting system different from your region 
or when recording a motion picture for a film, change the system frequency.
1Select the menu. (P28)
2Press  3/4 to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].
•
A message pr ompting you to r estar t the camera wi ll be displ ayed. Turn off and on the camera.
•By default, the system frequency is set to the broadcasting system of your purchase region, 
[59.94 Hz (NTSC)] or [50.00 Hz (PAL)].
•When [System Frequency] is set to a broadcasting system different from that of your 
region, images may not be played back correctly on the TV.
•If you are not familiar with broadcasting systems or will not be creating any motion 
pictures for films, we recommend that you use the default setting.
•If you changed the setting but are not sure about the system frequency for the broadcasting 
system of your region, perform [Reset] in the [Setup] menu (P29).
∫ Once you change the system frequency
After changing the [System Frequency] setting, motion pictures may not be recorded or 
played back if you continue to use the card that was inserted in the camera. We 
recommend that you replace the card with another one and format (P29) it on the camera.
•
If you continue to use the card that was inserted in the camera before you changed the setting, 
the camera will operate as follows:
Changing the system frequency
Applicable modes: 
>[Setup]  > [System Frequency]
[59.94 Hz (NTSC)] For regions where the TV broadcasting system is NTSC
[50.00 Hz (PAL)]For regions where the TV broadcasting system is PAL
[24.00 Hz (CINEMA)]This system frequency is for creating films
[Rec Format][Rec][Playback]
[AVCHD] Recording is not 
possibleYou cannot play back mot ion pictures 
recorded bef ore you changed the set ting.
•Motion pictures recorded with a 
different [System Frequency] setting 
cannot be played back.
[MP4]/[MP4 (LPCM)]/[MOV]
Recording is possible
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Playback/Editing
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Playing Back Pictures
1Press [(].
2Press  2/1.
•If you press and hold 2 /1, you can play back the 
pictures in succession.
∫ To finish playback
Press [(] again, press the shutter button halfway or press the motion picture button.
Playing Back Motion Pictures
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and MOV formats.
•
Motion pictures are displayed with the motion picture icon 
([ ]).
Press  3 to play back.
A Motion picture recording time
∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback
¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press  1/2 again.•If  you press [MENU/SET] during a pause, you can create a picture from a motion picture.
2: Play back the previous picture
1 : Play back the next picture
Button 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of  operationButton 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of  operation
3Play/Pause4St op
2
Fast rewind¢
1
Fast forward¢
Frame-by-frame 
rewind
(while pausing)Frame-by-frame 
forward
(while pausing)
Reduce volume levelIncrease volume 
level
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Switching the Playback Method
Rotate the rear dial right.
1k 2k 4k 8k 16k
•If the rear dial is rotated to the left after the image is enlarged, 
the magnification will be reduced.
•You can move the enlarged part by pressing  3/4/2/1 of the 
cursor button or dragging the screen. (P26)
•You can also enlarge (2 k) the image by double-touching the 
part you want to enlarge. If you double-touch the enlarged 
image, the magnification is reset to 1 k.
•You can forward or rewind the image while maintaining the same 
zoom magnification and zoom position for the Playback Zoom 
by rotating the control dial during Playback Zoom.
A Zoom position indication
Rotate the rear dial left.
1 screen 12 screens 30 screens Calendar screen display•If the rear dial is rotated to the right, the previous playback 
screen will be displayed.
•It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the 
following icons.
–[]: 1screen
–[ ]: 12 screens
–[ ]: 30 screens
–[ ]: Calendar screen display
•The screen can be switched gradually by dragging the screen up or down.
∫To return to Normal Playback
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].
1Rotate the rear dial left to display the Calendar screen.2Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select the date to be played back.
3Press [MENU/SET] to display the images that are 
recorded in selected date.
4Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select a picture and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Using the Playback Zoom
Displaying multiple screens (Multi Playback)
Displaying Pictures by Recording Date (Calendar Playback)
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Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
1In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete 
and then press [ ].
•The same operation can be performed by touching 
[].
2Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed.
Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
¢ Picture groups are treated as a single picture.
(All the pictures in the selected picture group will be deleted.)
1In Playback Mode, press [ ].
2Press  3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•[Delete All] >  Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
•It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when  [All Delete 
Except Favorite]  is selected with the [Delete All] set.
3(When [Delete Multi] is selected)
Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then 
press [MENU/SET] to set.
 (Repeat this step.)
•[ ‚ ] appears on the selected pictures.
If [MENU/SET] is pressed again, the setting is canceled.
4(When [Delete Multi] is selected)
Press  2 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET] to execute.
•Confirmation screen is displayed. 
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
To delete a single picture
To delete multiple pictures (up to 100¢) or all the pictures
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