Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh1K Operating Instructions

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[CANNOT BE SET ON THIS PICTURE]
[TITLE EDIT], [TEXT STAMP] or [PRINT SET] cannot be set for pictures not based on the 
DCF standard.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
FORMAT THIS CARD?]
This card has a format which is not recognized by the camera.
> Format the card again with the camera after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P38)
[PLEASE CHECK THAT THE LENS IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY]
Do not press the lens release button.
 Check that the lens is attached correctly and then turn the camera off and on.
> If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center.
[THE LENS IS NOT ATTACHED PROPERLY.]
Detach the lens and then attach it again. (P17)
[MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR]/[THIS MEMORY CARD CANNOT BE USED]
> Use a card compatible with this unit. (P27)
 You can only use an SDHC Memory Card if using cards with 4 GB or more capacity.
[MEMORY CARD ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
An error has occurred accessing the card.
> Insert the card again.
> Insert a different card.
[READ ERROR/WRITE ERROR
PLEASE CHECK THE CARD]
It has failed to read or write data. 
> Remove the card after turning the power [OFF]. Insert the card again, turn the power on, 
and try to read or write the data again. 
 The card may be broken.
> Insert a different card.
[CANNOT RECORD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE FORMAT (NTSC/PAL) DATA ON THIS 
CARD.]
>If you want to delete some pictures, format the card after saving necessary data on a PC 
etc. (P38)
> Insert a different card.
[MOTION RECORDING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE LIMITATION OF THE 
WRITING SPEED OF THE CARD]
It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 6” or higher when 
recording motion pictures.
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
 When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a high-speed 
card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
 In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed has 
deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P38).
 Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, motion picture recording 
may stop in the middle.
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[A FOLDER CANNOT BE CREATED]
A folder cannot be created because there are no remaining folder numbers that can be used. 
(P154)
> Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P38) If you execute 
[NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu after formatting, the folder number is reset to 100. 
(P36)
[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 4:3 TV]/[PICTURE IS DISPLAYED FOR 16:9 TV]
The AV cable is connected to the camera.
> Press [MENU/SET] if you want to delete this message at once.
> Select [TV ASPECT] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P36)
 This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to the camera only.
In this case, connect the other end of the USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P153, 
155)
[PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER]
The printer cannot print.
> Check the printer.
[NO BATTERY POWER REMAINS]
The remaining battery power is low.
> Charge the battery.
[THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED]
The battery cannot be recognized by the camera.
> 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.
 The battery cannot be recognized as its terminal is dirty.
> Remove any dirt etc. from the terminal.
[PLEASE MAKE SURE TO TURN ON THE POWER OF EXTERNAL MICROPHONE.]
When attaching the stereo microphone (DMW-MS1; optional), check the battery status and 
make sure the power is on before use. (P162)
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Troubleshooting
First, try out the following procedures (P173–180).
The battery is not inserted correctly. (P24)
 The battery is exhausted.
 Charge the battery.
 AC adaptor is not connected properly. (P25)
 Is the display set to Viewfinder?
> Press [LVF/LCD] button to switch to LCD monitor display. (P41)
 Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P33) of the [ECONOMY] mode active?
> Press the shutter button halfway to cancel these modes.
 Is the LCD monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing [DISPLAY]. (P61)
 The battery is exhausted.
 Charge the battery.
 The battery is exhausted.
 Charge the battery.
 If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted.
> Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY] mode etc. (P33)
 If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) and turn 
off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off. 
> If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link] to [OFF]. (P37)
 Is the temperature of the battery excessively high or low? If it is, it will take longer than usual to 
charge the battery or charging may remain incomplete.
 Are the terminals of the charger or battery dirty?
> Wipe off the dirt using a dry cloth.
If the problem is not resolved,  it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P36) on the 
[SETUP] menu .
Battery and power source
The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on.
The LCD monitor turns off while the camera is turned on.
The camera turns off immediately after it is turned on.
This unit is turned off automatically.
The [CHARGE] lamp flashes.
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Is the mode dial correctly set?
 Is the card inserted?
 Is there any memory remaining on the card?
> Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase the available memory. (P59)
 Is the subject focused?
> At the time of purchase, the camera is set so that you cannot take a picture until the subject 
is brought into focus. If you want to be able to take a picture when you press the shutter 
button fully even if the subject is not focused, set [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM 
MENU] menu to [OFF]. (P128)
 Picture might look whitish when lens or image s ensor gets dirty with finger print or similar.
> If the lens is dirty turn the camera off and then gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry 
cloth.
> Refer to P167 when the image sensor gets dirty.
> Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P71)
 Is the AE lock (P81) applied in inappropriate way?
> Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket (P85).
 The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P51)
 There is camera shake (jitter) or the subject is moving slightly. (P53)
 Is [FOCUS PRIORITY] in the [CUSTOM MENU] menu set to [OFF]? (P128)
In this case, the picture may not be properly focused even if [AFS] or [AFC] in Focus Mode is 
set.
 Is the AF lock (P81) applied in inappropriate way?
 The shutter speed will become slower and the Opti cal Image Stabilizer function may not work 
properly when taking pictures especially in dark places. > We recommend holding the camera firmly with both hands when taking pictures. (P39)
> We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer (P76) when taking pictures with a slow 
shutter speed.
 Is the number of recordable pictures 2 or less?
Recording
The picture cannot be recorded.
The shutter does not activate.
The recorded picture is whitish.
The recorded picture is too bright or dark.
2 or 3 pictures are taken at one time.
The subject is not focused properly.
The recorded picture is blurred. 
The Optical Image Stabilizer is not effective.
Taking pictures using White Balance Bracket is not possible.
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Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow?
(ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures 
indoors etc. noise will appear.)
> Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P86)
> Increase the setting for [NOISE RED.] in [FILM MODE] or lower the setting for each of the 
items other than [NOISE RED.]. (P88)
> Take pictures in bright places.
> Set the  [LONGSHTR NR]  to [ON]. (P123)
 If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the 
shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not 
a malfunction.
 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.
It is recorded in motion pictures  but is not recorded on still pictures.
 It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight 
or any other source of strong light.
 It is recommended to use a card with SD Speed Class
¢ with “Class 6” or higher when recording 
motion pictures.
¢ SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
 Depending on the type of the card, recording may stop in the middle.
> When you set the picture quality to [ ], [ ] or [ ], we recommend using a 
high-speed card with “10MB/s” or greater displayed on the package.
> In the event that it stops even after using a “10MB/s” card or higher, the data writing speed 
has deteriorated so it is recommended to make a backup and then format (P38).
 Are you in Exposure Compensation operation?
> Press the front dial to switch to Exposure Compensation operation. (P71)
 Set the AF area to the distinctive color of the subject if there is a part that is different from the 
surrounding color. (P78)
The recorded picture looks rough. 
Noise appears on the picture.
The brightness or the hue of the recorded picture is different from the actual 
scene.
Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording.
Motion picture recording stops in the middle.
You cannot compensate the exposure.
Subject cannot be locked.
(AF tracking not possible)
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Depending on the lens used, picture may be warped slightly or you may see colors along the 
edge depending on the zoom factor, due to the characteristics of the lens. Also, the peripherals 
of the image might look warped because the perspective is enhanced when the wide angle is 
used. This is not a malfunction.
 Is the flash closed?
> Slide the [ OPEN] lever to open the flash. (P65)
 The flash is activated 2 times. The interval betw een the first and second flash is longer when 
Red-eye reduction (P66) is set so the subject should not move until the second flash is 
activated.
 The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF]  (P33) is selected for the [ECONOMY] mode. 
[This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (P25).] 
If the remaining battery power is low, it may take longer for the flash to be charged, and the 
time during which the LCD monitor is turned off may become longer.
 It will switch to viewfinder display if there is hand or object near the eye sensor. (P41)
> Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor/viewfinder to a proper level. (P35)
 [POWER LCD] is activated. (P35)
 Does the picture appear on the Viewfinder?
> Press [LVF/LCD] to switch to LCD monitor display. (P41)
 Is the LCD monitor switched off?
> Switch the display by pressing [DISPLAY]. (P61)
 Is the [EXPO. SETTINGS] set to [SWITCH BY PRESSING THE LVF/LCD BUTTON]? (P129)
 It is only displayed on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a PC or printer.
 This is not a malfunction.
These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures.
Lens
Recorded image may be warped, or nonexistent color is surrounding the 
subject.
Flash
The flash is not activated.
The flash is activated 2 times.
LCD monitor/Viewfinder
The LCD monitor turns off although the camera is turned on.
The LCD monitor/Viewfinder is too bright or dark.
The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
LCD monitor and viewfinder do not switch when [LVF/LCD] is pressed.
Black, red, blue and green dots appear on the LCD monitor.
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In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not 
affect the pictures you are recording.
 The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning the camera on indoors under 
fluorescent light. This is not a malfunction.
 This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors.
This is not a malfunction.
 This is a characteristic of the drive system of the viewfinder of this unit, and it is not a 
malfunction. There will be no problem with the recorded image.
 You can display the pictures without being ro tated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P141) is set to 
[OFF].
 You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P141)
 You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens (P15) that supports the direction 
detection function (P40) and [ROTATE DISP.] is set to [ON].
 Did you press [ (]?
 Is the card inserted?
 Is there a picture on the card?
 Is this a picture whose file name has been changed in the PC? If it is, it cannot be played back 
by this unit.
 Has [PLAYBACK MODE] been set for playback?
> Change to [NORMAL PLAY]. (P134)
 Is this a non-standard picture, a picture which has been edited using a PC or a picture which 
was taken by another make of digital camera?
 Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a 
battery with a low remaining charge?
> Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P38)
(Other pictures will be deleted as well and it will not be possible to restore them. 
Therefore, check well before formatting.)
Noise appears on the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor flickers indoors.
A flickering horizontal line appears on the LCD monitor under fluorescent light.
You see red, green, or blue flashes when you move your eyes in the viewfinder, 
or when the camera is moved rapidly.
Playback
The picture being played back is not rotated, or is rotated in an unexpected 
direction, when displayed.
The picture is not played back.
The recorded pictures are not displayed.
The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns 
black.
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Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P28)
 Images edited on a PC or images recorded on other cameras might display a different date to 
the recorded date during the Calendar Playback.
 Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may 
be displayed with a deteriorated picture quality.
 When the flash is set to red-eye reduction ([ ], [ ], [ ]) and if you take a picture of 
subject with red color surrounded by a skin tone color, that red part may be corrected to black 
by the digital red-eye reduction function.
> It is recommended to take pictures with the [D.RED-EYE] set to [OFF]. (P120)
 This unit automatically adjusts the aperture during motion picture recording. A clicking sound 
may occur at this time depending on the lens, and this sound may be recorded on the 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.
 Is the camera connected to the TV correctly?
> Set the TV input to external input mode.
 Output from the  [HDMI] socket is not possible when it is connected to the PC or the printer.
> Connect it only to the TV.
 Depending on the TV model, the pictures may be extended horizontally or vertically or they 
may be displayed with their edges cut off.
 Are you trying to play back the motion pictures by directly inserting the card in the card slot of 
the TV?
> Connect the camera to the TV with the AV   cable (supplied), or with the HDMI mini cable 
(optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P146, 147)
Images with different date as recorded date are played back in the Calendar 
Playback.
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture.
 If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round 
spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting of particles of 
dust in the air. This is not a malfunction. 
A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position 
differ in every picture.
[THUMBNAIL IS DISPLAYED] appears on the screen.
Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black.
A clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures.
TV, PC and printer
The picture does not appear on the television.
The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different.
The motion pictures cannot be played back on a TV.
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>Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic televisions 
(VIERA) with the AVCHD logo.
> Check [TV ASPECT] setting. (P36)
 Is it connected properly with the HDMI mini cable (optional)? (P147)
> Confirm that the HDMI mini-cable (optional) is firmly fitted.
> Press [ (] on this unit.
 Is the [VIERA Link] on this unit set to [ON]? (P37)
> Depending on HDMI terminal of the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. In 
this case, use the remote control for the TV to switch input. (For details on how to switch 
input, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
> Check the VIERA Link setting on the connected device.
> Turn the power to the unit off and then back on again.
> Set [VIERA Link] to [Off] on the TV and then turn it back to [On]. (Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for details.)
 Is the camera connected to the PC correctly?
 Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
> Set to [PC] in [USB MODE]. (P36, 153)
> Disconnect the USB connection ca ble. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the 
camera.
 Pictures cannot be printed using a printer which does not support PictBridge.
> Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB MODE]. (P36, 155)
> When using a printer with a trimming or borde rless printing function, cancel this function 
before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.)
> When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the pictures can be 
printed with both ends.
 It is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation when the power is turned [ON] or [OFF], 
and it is not a malfunction.
 You may hear a sound from the lens and image in the LCD monitor may suddenly change when 
the brightness has changed by zoom operation or moving the camera, but there is no effect on 
recording.
The sound is caused by the automatic adjustment of the aperture. This is not a malfunction.
The picture is not displayed fully on the TV.
VIERA Link does not work.
The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a PC.
The card is not recognized by the PC.
The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer.
The ends of the pictures are cut at printing.
Others
There is a sound from lens unit.
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>Press [MENU/SET], select the [SETUP] menu icon [ ] and then select the [ ~] icon to set 
the desired language. (P37)
 This is a highlight function showing the white saturated area. (P34)
 Is the [HIGHLIGHT] set to [ON]?
 In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P128) lights red to make it easier to focus on a subject.
 Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM MENU] menu set to [ON]? (P128)
 The AF assist lamp does not turn on in bright places.
 The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the LCD monitor may become warm during 
use. This does not affect the performance or quality of the camera.
 If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset.
> When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. When you 
take a picture before setting the clock, [AM12:00 0. 0. 0] is recorded. (P28)
 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. (P154)
 If the battery was inserted or removed without first turning the camera’s power off, the folder 
and file numbers for the pictures taken will not  be stored in the memory. When the power is 
then turned back on and pictures are taken, they may be stored under file numbers which 
should have been assigned to previous pictures.
 Check the clock (P28) and birthday settings (P99).
An unreadable language was selected by mistake.
Part of the picture is flashing in black and white.
A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
The AF assist lamp does not turn on.
The camera becomes warm.
The clock is reset.
The file numbers are not recorded consecutively. 
The file numbers are recorded in ascending order.
Age is not displayed correctly.
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