Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh1K Operating Instructions

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NoteAfter converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original 
picture.
 You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment.
 The [ASPECT CONV.] cannot be performed on  the motion pictures, pictures with audio, 
pictures stamped with [TEXT STAMP] and pictures taken with [ ], [ ] or [ ].
 Information regarding the face recognition in the original picture will not be copied to images 
having undergone [ASPECT CONV.].
This mode allows you to automat ically display pictures vertically if they were recorded 
holding the camera vertically or rotate pictures manually in 90 o steps.
Select [ROTATE] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30)
The [ROTATE] function is disabled when [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [OFF].
Press  2/1 to select the picture and then press 
[MENU/SET].
 Motion pictures and protected pictures cannot be rotated.
Press  3/4 to select the direction to rotate the 
picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Press [ ‚] to return to the menu screen.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
Select [ROTATE DISP.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30)
N  [ROTATE]/ M [ROTATE DISP.]
Rotate (The picture is rotated manually)
: The picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90 o.
: The picture rotates counter-clockwise in steps of 90 o.
Rotate display (The picture is automatically rotated and displayed)
Press  4 to select [ON] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
 The pictures are displayed without being rotated when you 
select [OFF].
 Refer to P56 for information about how to play back pictures.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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Note[ROTATE DISP.] can only be used with the lens compatible (P15) with the direction detection 
function (P40).
 When you play back pictures on a PC, they cannot be displayed in the rotated direction unless 
the OS or software is compatible with Exif. Exif is a file format for still pictures which allows 
recording information etc. to be added. It was established by “JEITA (Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries Association)”.
 It may not be possible to rotate pictures that have been recorded with other equipment.
 The picture will not rotate display when multi  playback (P57) or calendar playback (P58) is 
selected.
 Pictures recorded with the camera upside down will not be displayed rotated.
DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system t hat allows the user to select which pictures 
to print, how many copies of each picture to  print and whether or not to print the recording 
date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatib le photo printer or photo printing store. 
For details, ask at your photo printing store.
For more information visit:
http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/white_e.htm
Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30)
Press 3/ 4 to set the number of prints, and then press [MENU/SET] 
to set.
 When [MULTI] has been selected, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each picture. (It is not 
possible to use the same setting for a multiple number of pictures.)
Press [ ‚] to return to the menu screen.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
 [PRINT SET]
Press 3/ 4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Select the picture, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
Press  2/1 to select 
the picture. Press 
3/4/ 2/1 to 
select the pictures.
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∫Canceling all the [PRINT SET] settings1Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.You cannot select [CANCEL] if not even one picture has been set for printing.
∫ To print the dateAfter setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing [DISPLAY].When you go to a photo printing store for digital printing, be sure to order the printing of the 
date additionally if required.
 Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set 
to print the date. For further information, ask at your photo printing store or refer to the 
operating instructions for the printer.
 The date cannot be printed on pictures stamped with text.
NoteThe number of prints can be set from 0 to 999.
 With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence 
so check if this is the case.
 It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment. In this case, cancel all the 
settings, and reset the settings.
 If the file is not based on the DCF standard, the print setting cannot be set.
 [PRINT SET] cannot be set for motion pictures  recorded in [AVCHD] and pictures that were 
taken with the [QUALITY] set to [ ].
You can set protection for pictures y ou do not want to be deleted by mistake.
Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30)
Press [‚] to return to the menu screen.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
P  [PROTECT]
Press  3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then 
press [MENU/SET].
Select the picture, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
When [MULTI] has been selected Repeat these steps for each picture.
 The settings are canceled when 
[MENU/SET] is pressed again.
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
Press  2/1  to select 
the picture. Press 
3/4/2 /1  to 
select the pictures.
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∫Canceling all the [PROTECT] settings1Select [CANCEL] on the screen shown in step 2 and then press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling pr otection, the canceling will stop halfway.
NoteThe protect setting may not be effective on other equipment.
 Even if you protect pictures on a card, t hey will be deleted if the card is formatted.
 Even if you do not protect pictures on an SD Memory Card or an SDHC Memory Card, they 
cannot be deleted when the card’s Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].
You can add the audio after taking a picture.
Select [AUDIO DUB.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30)
NoteAudio dubbing may not work properly on  pictures recorded by other equipment.
 Audio dubbing does not work on motion pictures, protected pictures and pictures taken with 
[], [] or [].
 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)
¢.
¢ Models launched before December 2008, and some models launched in 2009 (FS, LS 
series).
B [AUDIO DUB.]
Press 2/ 1 to select the picture and then press 
[MENU/SET] to start audio recording.
 The message [OVERWRITE AUDIO DATA?] screen appears 
when audio has already been recorded. Press  3 to select [YES] 
and then press [MENU/SET] to start audio recording. (The 
original audio is overwritten.)
 Audio is recorded from the built-in microphone on the camera.
 If you press [ ‚], the audio dubbing is canceled.
Press [MENU/SET] to stop recording.
It will automatically stop after recording about 10 seconds 
without pressing [MENU/SET].
Press [ ‚] to return to the menu screen.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
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All the information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] of the selected image will be cleared.
Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu. (P30)
Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press [ ‚] to return to the menu screen.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
NoteCleared information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] cannot be restored.
 Images cleared of [FACE RECOG.] will not be categorized for face recognition for 
[SLIDE SHOW] and [PLAYBACK MODE].
 Clearing of [FACE RECOG.] cannot be done with a protected image.
 [FACE RECOG.]
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Connecting to other equipment
Connecting to other equipmentPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen
1Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
3 Red: to the audio input socket
A Align the marks, and insert.
B AV cable (supplied)
 Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble.)
Connect the AV cable  B (supplied) to the video input and the audio 
input sockets on the TV.
Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera.
Turn the TV on and select external input.
Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
NoteDepending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or 
the left and right of the pictures.
 Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
 Read the operating instructions for the TV.
 When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
 Audio will be played back as stereo (2ch).
 The viewfinder cannot be displayed when connected with a AV cable.
Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P36)
Turn this unit and the TV off.
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Still pictures recorded on an SD Memory Card can be played back on a TV with an SD 
Memory Card slot.
Note
Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen.
 Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with 
the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connec t the camera to the TV using the AV cable 
(supplied) and play back the motion picture.
 You cannot play back pictures on SDHC cards if the TV does not support these cards.
You can enjoy high quality pictures and mo tion pictures on the TV by connecting the 
camera with the HDMI compatible high definition TV using HDMI mini cable (optional).
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot
Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket
What is HDMI?
HDMI is the interface for digital devices.  When this unit is connected to a HDMI 
compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you 
connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the 
recorded high definition images, you can enjoy  them in high resolution with high quality 
sound.
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic  TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked 
operations (VIERA Link) are possible. (P148)
Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P37) Turn this unit and the TV off.
1 HDMI socket
2 TV with HDMI socket
3 HDMI mini (C type)
A  Align the marks, and insert.
B  HDMI mini cable (optional)
Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result 
in malfunction if it is plugged in obliquely or in the wrong direction.)
Connect the HDMI mini cable  B (optional) to the HDMI input socket 
on the TV.
HDMI IN
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NoteDepending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left 
and right of the pictures.
 Do not use any other cables except 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)
 Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority  when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are 
connected.
 HDMI output is not possible even if you con nect the HDMI mini cable while the unit is 
connected to the PC or the printer.
 HDMI connection is disabled and connection with the USB connection cable will take priority 
when you connect the USB connection cable wh ile the HDMI mini cable is connected (P147).
 Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor/Viewfinder when the HDMI mini cable is connected.
 [AUDIO DUB.] does not work when connected with a HDMI mini cable.
 When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.
 Read the operating instructions for the TV.
 Audio will be played back as stereo (2ch).
Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with 
a HDMI mini cable (optional) (P147).
Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
Operate with the remote control for the TV. Connect the HDMI mini cable to the [HDMI] socket on the camera.
Turn the TV on and switch to HDMI input.
Turn the camera on and then press [
(].
When [VIERA Link] (P37) is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting 
VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be 
displayed (P148).
Playback using VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is the VIERA Link?
 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. (Not all operations are possible.)
 VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the 
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with 
HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using 
devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the 
operating instructions for the respective devices.
 This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.4. VIERA Link Ver.4 is the newest Panasonic 
version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of 
December 2008)
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P37)
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¢The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region. Operate following the TV 
guide displayed on screen.
∫Usable functions
Operate with the remote control for the TV.
1) Multi playback Press [Red] on the TV remote control to switch the type 
of data for playback.
The type of data for playback changes in the order of [ALL] > [] > [] > [] > [ALL].Select the picture with  3/4 /2/ 1 and press [OK] for one 
screen display.
 You can set the slide show etc. when you press [SUB MENU].2) One screen display
Select the image with  2/1 .
Recording information is displayed with  3.
You can return to multi playback (1) with  4.
Slideshow (3) will start if [OK] is pressed when using one screen display from [ALL] or [ ].Playback of the motion picture will start when you press [OK] when one screen display 
is performed from [ ] or [ ]. Use  2/1 for forward/back and  4 to stop playback.
5  Operation icons
3) Slide show Press [OK] to start/pause the slide show.
Select the image with  2/1  in the Pause Mode.
The screen will be returned to one screen display (2) by pressing  4 to finish 
the slide show.
 Playing audio in the slideshow
If [ALL] is selected when playing motion picture audio in the slideshow, press [SUBMENU], set 
[EFFECT] to Off and [AUDIO] to On in the slideshow to play audio in the slideshow.
 Turning control icon display on and off
Operation icons can be hidden when you press [RETURN]. Also, operation icons will be 
displayed when you press [SUB MENU] while the operation icons are hidden.
NoteIt is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 
or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
 When the 
[VIERA Link] (P37) of this unit is set to [ON], operation using the button on this unit 
will be limited.
 VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV 
for how to set etc.)
 If you are not using VIERA Link, set 
[VIERA Link] (P37) to [OFF].
1 Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
2 [SUB MENU] button
3 [RETURN] button
4 [OK] button
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∫Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also 
turns off. (When connecting the unit to a PC with a USB cable, the power will not turn off.)
Automatic input switching:
 If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn on the power on this unit, and then press 
[( ], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power 
is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power 
on link] setting).
 Depending on the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch the input channel. (For details on how to 
switch input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
 If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page 179.
NoteIf you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the 
operating instructions for the devices.
 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 on the TV.
 Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
Do not use any other cables except 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)
 VIERA Link will not work even if you connect the HDMI mini cable while the unit is connected to 
the PC or the printer.
 [HDMI MODE] (P37) [1080i] is valid only for the following conditions:
Outputting to HDMI:
– During playback of motion pictures recorded with [ ]
– When [PICTURE PLAY] is selected in the [PLAYBACK MODE]
– When [PICTURE ONLY] is selected in the [SLIDE SHOW]
When the [VIERA Link] is set to [ON]: – During playback of still pictures on one screen after selecting [ ] displayed on the TV 
screen
– During playback of motion pictures recorded with [ ] after selecting [ ] displayed on the 
TV screen
– When [PICTURE ONLY] is selected for the [SLIDE SHOW]
It will be output as [720p] except for the above conditions.
 The screen will be blacked out for a while when displaying in 1 screen, the [HDMI MODE] (P37) 
of the camera is set to [AUTO] or [1080i], and [ ] displayed on the TV screen is selected, but 
this is not a malfunction.
 If the picture is disrupted when [HDMI MODE] (P37) is set to [AUTO] or [1080i], change the 
setting to [720p].
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