Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh1K Operating Instructions

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∫Return My color settings to default
1Select [RESET] in above step 2.2Press  2 to select [YES] and press [MENU/SET].Adjusted value for each item returns to standard (center point).
∫ Readjust the My color settingsReturn to above step 2 by pressing front dial or one of  3/4/2 /1.
 [SENSITIVITY] (P86), [Fn BUTTON SET] (P33) or [AF MODE] (P77) cannot be set with  3/4/
2 . Make the setting with the Quick Menu (P32).
NoteDuring motion picture recording, settings for My Color Mode are used.
 Adjustments made with My Color Mode are not in effect in other recording modes.
 My color setting set is memorized even if the camera is turned off.
 Icons for the adjusted items are displayed in the LCD monitor/viewfinder when the My Color 
settings are adjusted. Displayed icon is the one for direction of adjustment.
 Auto Bracket cannot be used in My Color Mode.
 AF tracking may not function if you adjust [SATURATION] to make the color lighter.
[REC] mode: 
Registering Personal Menu Settings 
(Registering custom settings)
It is possible to register up to 3 sets of current camera settings as custom sets.Set to the mode dial to the desired mode and select the desired menu settings in advance.
Select [CUST. SET MEM.] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu. (P30)
Press  3/4  to select the custom set to register 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
 When [YES] is selected, the settings that were previously 
stored are overwritten.
 You cannot save the following menu items because they affect 
other recording modes.
–[CLOCK SET], [TRAVEL DATE], [NO.RESET], [RESET] and [SCENE MENU]
– [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and name settings in Scene Mode
– Data registered with [FACE RECOG.]
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
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[REC] mode: 
Taking pictures in Custom Mode
You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the 
picture-taking conditions.
Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
ADisplay custom settings
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
Press  3/4 to select the custom settings you want 
to use.
 Press  1 or the front dial to display the settings for each menu 
item. (Press 2  to return to the selection screen.)
 Only some of the menu items are displayed. (Refer to the 
following for the menu items that are displayed.)
Press [MENU/SET] to enter the settings.
A Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on the screen.
∫When changing the menu settings
Even if the menu settings are changed te mporarily with [  SET1], [  SET2] or 
[  SET3] selected, what has been registered will remain unchanged.
To change what has been registered, overwr ite the registered data using [CUST. SET 
MEM.] (P101) on the [CUSTOM MENU] menu.
Note
You cannot register the settings of the following menu items as a Custom Mode. If they are 
changed, other recording modes will also be affected.
– [CLOCK SET], [TRAVEL DATE], [NO.RESET], [RESET] and [SCENE MENU]
– [BABY1]/[BABY2] or [PET] birthday and name settings in Scene Mode
– Data registered with [FACE RECOG.] [AF/AE LOCK] [PRE AF]
[AF/AE LOCK HOLD] [Fn BUTTON SET]
[AF+MF]
o[AUTO REVIEW]
[FOCUS PRIORITY] [LONG SHTR NR]
F[AF ASSIST LAMP] [SHOOT W/O LENS]
A
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[REC] mode: 
Advanced (Recording pictures)Recording Motion Picture
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or 
motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in stereo and Dolby Digital Stereo Creator format.
Auto focus and automatic setting of the aperture are available even during the recording of 
a motion picture when the 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is used.
Refer to P15 for information about other lenses.
Close the flash.
∫ Modes that can be recorded for motion picture
Select the mode.
A Mode dial
B Motion picture button
ItemSettings/Note
ñIntelligent Auto Mode The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match 
the subject and the recording conditions, so you can leave 
the settings to the camera and take motion pictures easily. 
(P48)
³/±/´/² Mode
Record motion pictures by automatically setting aperture 
and shutter speed.
Creative Motion Picture 
Mode Record motion pictures by manually setting aperture and 
shutter speed.
Custom Mode Record motion pictures with selected Custom Mode 
settings.
¿Scene Mode
Record motion pictures that match the scene being 
recorded. (P98 to 100)
[PORTRAIT] Record motion pictures with [PORTRAIT] setting.
[SCENERY] Record motion pictures with [SCENERY] setting.
[SPORTS] Record motion pictures with [SPORTS] setting.
[CLOSE-UP] This mode allows you to record motion pictures suitable for 
[FLOWER], [FOOD] and [OBJECTS] modes and for near 
distance recording.
[NIGHT PORTRAIT] Record clear motion pictures with low light setting inside 
dim rooms or at dusk.
My Color Mode Record motion pictures in My Color Mode setting.
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NoteThe flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
 Available recording time is displayed when the [REMAINING DISP.] (P129) in the [CUSTOM 
MENU] menu is set to [REMAINING TIME].
 Refer to P185 for information about the available recording time.
 The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.
 Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
 The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
 The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static 
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. dep ending on the environment of the motion picture 
recording.
 When operating the zoom in recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.
 If the Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, those 
settings will be cleared, so the focus range will change dramatically.
 When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes 
at the start of motion picture recording. When [ REC AREA] (P129) is set to [ ], angle of 
view during motion picture recording is displayed.
 [ ] will operate as [AUTO] while recording a motion picture, and the maximum ISO sensitivity 
level becomes [ISO1600].
 In recording motion pictures, [STABILIZER] is fixed to [MODE1].
 In recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used.
– [ ] and [ ] in [AF MODE]
– Direction detection function
– [FACE RECOG.]/[EX. OPT. ZOOM]/[ISO LIMIT SET]/[DIRECT AF AREA]
 It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion 
pictures.
Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC].
 When recording motion pictures, the focus is continuously adjusted for both [AFS] and 
[AFC].
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
 Release the motion picture button right after you press 
it. Audio will not be recorded for few second after it 
starts recording if it is kept pressed.
 The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the 
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures 
cannot be recorded without audio.)
 The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while recording motion pictures.
 Press the shutter button halfway when it is difficult to focus on the subject.
 You can also set the focus manually by rotating the focus mode dial to [MF]. (P80)
 Check the battery status and make sure the power is on when using the stereo 
microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) (P162).
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording 
automatically.
B
CA
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If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor the power supply is cut off due to a 
power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not 
be recorded.
 When recording fast-moving subjects in the [ ] setting, some afterimages or distortion 
may be particularly noticeable during playback.
 When you attach the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; op tional), it takes priority over the built-in 
microphone. Refer to P162 for the stereo microphone.
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then 
press  1.
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]
Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] 
mode menu, and press  1. (P30)
Recording formatEffect
[AVCHD]
Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for 
playback on your HDTV  using an HDMI connection.
[MOTION JPEG]
Select this format to record standard definition video for 
playback on your PC. It can be recorded using less 
storage when there is not much space left on the memory 
card or when you want to attach the motion picture to an 
e-mail.
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When [AVCHD] is selected in step 2
¢1What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher 
when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” 
is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite 
period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record. 
Therefore, the recording time is short ened when a subject with fast movement is 
recorded.
¢ 2What is Mbps
This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per Se cond”, and it represents the speed of 
transmission.
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 
2
¢ 3This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.With the [AVCHD] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be 
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mi ni cable (optional). For details, see “Playing 
back on the TV with HDMI socket” on P147.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
NoteIt is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class¢ 1 with “Class 6” or higher when 
recording motion pictures.
¢ 1 The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
ItemQuality (bit rate)¢1fpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([FHD]) 1920
k1080 pixels 
17 Mbps¢ 2Full high 
definition 60i
(Sensor 
output is  24 fps)
16:9
([SH]) 1280k
720 pixels 
17 Mbps
¢ 2
High 
definition 60p
(Sensor 
output is 
60 fps)
([H])
1280k
720 pixels 
13 Mbps¢ 2
([L]) 1280k
720 pixels 
9Mbps¢ 2
ItemPicture size fpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([HD]) 1280k720 pixels
3016:9
¢
3([WVGA])848 k480 pixels
([VGA]) 640 k480 pixels
4:3
([QVGA]) 320 k240 pixels
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When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed card 
with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
 Motion picture recorded continuously in [MOTION JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum 
recordable time for 2 GB is disp layed on the screen. [AVCHD] can be recorded to the capacity 
of the card.
¢ 2
¢ 2 The recording may stop even if there is more space left in the card depending on the life of 
the battery.  (P22)
 Recording and deleting repeatedly may cause the recordable time on the card to be reduced. 
In this case, format (P38) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data recorded 
on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer.
 Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MO TION JPEG] may be played back with poor 
picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with 
equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be 
displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
 Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD] cannot be played back on the equipment that is not 
compatible to the AVCHD (conventional DVD recorder, etc.), so read the instruction manual for 
the equipment in use for the action.
 Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD] does not co mply with the “DCF/Exif”, so some information 
will not display while playback.
 The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to improve audio 
quality. For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] and pictures 
with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)
¢.
(Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back 
on this model.)
¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS 
series).
Wind noise can be reduced efficiently. Use this when the wind noise is bothersome.
Select [WIND CUT] from the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, and 
press  1. (P30)
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the 
menu.
NoteSound quality will be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set.
 [WIND CUT] does not function with still pictures with audio or when audio dubbing.
 [WIND CUT]
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[REC] mode: 
Recording Motion Picture with Manual Settings
( : Creative Motion Picture Mode)
It is possible to manually change the aperture and shutter speed and record motion 
pictures. Switching the [EXPOSURE MODE] allows you to use settings such as those 
when mode dial is switched to [³], [ ±], [ ´] and [ ²], including changing items that can be 
set with the front dial during recording.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Set the focus mode dial to [AFS] or [AFC].
Select [EXPOSURE MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] mode menu, 
and press 1. (P30)
Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Rotate the front dial to change setting.
Items that can be set will switch every time the front 
dial is pressed.
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
Item
Items that can be set
P (Program AE Mode) —Exposure 
Compensation
A (Aperture-priority AE Mode) ApertureExposure 
Compensation
S (Shutter-priority AE Mode) Shutter speedExposure 
Compensation
M (Manual Exposure Mode) Shutter speedAperture
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Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording 
automatically.
∫ Setting the aperture value and shutter speed for each [EXPOSURE MODE]
(When 14 – 140 mm/F4.0 – 5.8 lens included in DMC-GH1K is used)
Note
Aperture value
– Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the 
aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
 Shutter speed
– When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
– Manually setting a higher shutter speed may increase the noise on-screen due to the higher 
sensitivity.
– Color or brightness of the image may change, or you may see horizontal bars on the sides of 
the image when the subject is recorded in an  extremely bright place or under fluorescent 
light, mercury light, sodium light, etc. In this case, record in another recording mode or 
manually adjust the shutter speed to 1/60 or 1/100.
 The [AF MODE] is automatically set to [ Ø] when you switch the recording mode to Creative 
Motion Picture Mode while the [AF MODE] is set to [ ].
 [ REC AREA] (P129) is fixed to [ ].
 [REMAINING DISP.] (P129) is fixed to [REMAINING TIME].
 It is possible to press the shutter button and record motion pictures.
 You can change the settings and switch settable items even during motion picture recording. 
However please note that operating sounds may be recorded.
 Refer to “Recording Motion Picture” on P103 for other settings and operations for recording 
motion pictures.
 The sound recording specifications on this model have been changed to improve audio 
quality. For this reason, some motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] and pictures 
with audio may not be played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX)
¢.
(Motion pictures recorded with a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) can be played back 
on this model.)
¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS 
series).
[EXPOSURE MODE]Aperture valueShutter speed (Sec.)
P —
—
A F4.0 (Wide)/F5.8 (Tele) to F22
S —
1/30 to 1/4000th
M F4.0 (Wide)/F5.8 (Tele) to F22
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[REC] mode: 
Taking a picture with Face Recognition function
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P30.
When [AF MODE] is set to [š], the following [FACE RECOG.] functions will work when 
[FACE RECOG.] in [REC] mode menu is set to [ON].
 It will search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the 
focus and exposure preferentially.
 If a name is set for a registered face, the name is displayed when 
the camera detects the registered face.
 The camera will remember the face during the face recognition when 
the [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], and detect the face that 
the picture is taken for many times automatically, displaying the face 
recognition registration screen.
 It is possible to display the name during playback.
Up to 6 face images can be registered t ogether with information such as name and 
birthday. It makes the recognition easier by registering multiple images of same person.
∫ Registering from the [REC] mode menu
Press 2 ( ) and then press  2/1 to set [AF MODE] to [ š].
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] mode menu and then press  1.  
(P30)
Press 3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
 A list of registered people is displayed when there are 6 people 
already registered. Select the person to be replaced. Information 
of the person that was replaced will be deleted.
Take the picture adjusting the face with 
the guide.
The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) 
cannot be registered.
 Take a picture of a face from the front.
Face Recognition functions
Face settings
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