Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh2h Gh2k Gh2 Operating Instructions

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Note
•The 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.•The [PRINT SET] feature is disabled for motion pictures and pictures taken with the [QUALITY] 
set to [ ].
You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.
•For details about the icon display during Burst Picture Group playback, refer to P138.
1Select [PROTECT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55)
2Press  3/4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
•When [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] or 
[MULTI IN BURST GROUP] is selected, press  3/4 /2/ 1 to 
select Burst Picture Group, and press [MENU/SET] to proceed to 
step 
3.•When [CANCEL] is selected, see “Canceling all the [PROTECT] 
settings”.
∫ 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].
•If you press [MENU/SET] while canceling protec tion, the canceling will stop halfway.
Note
•The [PROTECT] feature is only designed to work with this camera.•Even if you protect pictures on a card, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.•Even if you do not protect pictures on a card, they cannot be deleted when the card’s 
Write-Protect switch is set to [LOCK].
P  [PROTECT]
3
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.
•Press [ ‚] to return to the menu screen.
[SINGLE] [MULTI]
Press  2/1  to select 
the picture. Press 
3/4/2 /1  to 
select the pictures.
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You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images.
1Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55)
2Press 3/4 to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET].
•You cannot select pictures for which Face Recognition information has not been 
registered.
4Press  2/1 to select the person and then press 
[MENU/SET].
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[DELETE]  > step6.•You cannot select a person who has not been registered.5Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the person to replace and then 
press [MENU/SET].
6Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
•Press [ ‚] to return to the menu screen.
Note
•Cleared information regarding the [FACE RECOG.] cannot be restored.•When all Face Recognition information in a picture has been canceled, the picture will not be 
categorised using Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
  [FACE REC EDIT]
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Connecting to other equipmentEnjoying 3D pictures
Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera. (P20)
Bring the subject into the frame and record by pressing the shutter 
button fully.
•Focusing is not required when recording 3D pictures.•Still pictures recorded with the 3D interchangeable lens attached are saved in MPO format (3D).
Note
•You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.•It is recommended to use a tripod or a flash to record steady pictures.•When a distance to the subject is 0.6 m (1.97 feet ) to approximately 1 m (3.28 feet), horizontal 
disparity becomes too great, and you may not see the 3D effect at the edges of the image.
•Up to approx. 460 3D pictures can be recorded on a 2 GB card. (When the aspect ratio is set to 
[ X ], and the quality is set to [ ].)
•Read the operating instructions of the 3D interchangeable lens for details.
∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012; optional), the following 
feature will be disabled:
(Recording functions)
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Auto Focus/Manual Focus operation•Aperture setting•Zoom operation•Recording motion pictures¢ 1
•[DYNAMIC ART] in My Color Mode•Monitor output (P158)
¢ 1 The motion picture button, Creative Motion Picture Mode and the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode 
menu will be unavailable or unusable.
Taking 3D pictures
Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens 
(H-FT012; optional) to the camera allows you 
to take 3D pictures for extra impact.
To view 3D pictures, a television that 
supports 3D is required. 3D picture
The image is an illustration.
To ensure that the 3D pictures can be safely viewed, pay attention to the 
following points when recording.
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Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.•The suggested minimum subject distance is 0.6 m (1.97 feet).•Be careful not to shake the camera while in a vehicle or walking.
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([REC] Mode menu)
•[PICTURE SIZE]¢2/[QUALITY]¢ 3/[STABILIZER]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[I.RESOLUTION]/
[I.DYNAMIC]/[EX. TELE CONV.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[SH] of [BURST RATE]/
[ASPECT BRACKET]
¢ 2 The setting is fixed as shown below.
¢ 3 When attaching 3D interchangeable lens, the following icons are displayed.
([CUSTOM] menu)
•[AF/AE LOCK]/[PRE AF]/[DIRECT FOCUS AREA]/[FOCUS PRIORITY]/[SHUTTER AF]/
[AF ASSIST LAMP]/[AF+MF]/[MF ASSIST]/[MF GUIDE]/[ BUTTON]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]
Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 
3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact.
It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 
3D compatible television with an SD card slot.
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable 
and display the playback screen. (P157)
•When [VIERA Link] (P61) 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. 
Refer to P158 for details.
•For the pictures recorded in 3D, [ ] will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.
∫ Playback in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D PLAY] in [PLAYBACK MODE] in the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P142)
∫ Playback as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D] in [SLIDE SHOW] in the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P140)
Aspect ratioPicture size
X 1920k1440 pixels
Y 1920k1280 pixels
W 1920k1080 pixels
1792k 1792 pixels
[] :MPO iFine (Both MPO images and fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
[] :MPO iStandard (
Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
Playing back 3D pictures
For the latest information on 3D compatible televisions and recorders that are 
capable of playing back 3D pictures recorded using the unit, see the support site 
below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.)
Preparations: Set the [HDMI MODE] to [AUTO] or [1080i]. (P60) Set the [3D PLAYBACK] to [ ]. (P61)
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∫Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D1Select the picture recorded in 3D.
2Select [2D/3D SETTINGS] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and then press  1. 
(P55)
•
Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), or it will 
switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
•If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when playing back pictures recorded 
in 3D, set to 2D.
∫ Functions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures
•[HIGHLIGHT] in the [CUSTOM] menu¢
•Playback Zoom¢
•Deleting pictures¢
•Editing functions of [PLAYBACK] Mode menu ([TITLE EDIT]/[TEXT STAMP]/[VIDEO DIVIDE]/
[RESIZE]/[CROPPING]/[ASPECT CONV.]/[ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.]/[FAVORITE]¢/
[PRINT SET]¢/[PROTECT]¢/[FACE REC EDIT]¢)
¢ Can be used when displayed in 2D.
Note
•When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on the LCD monitor/viewfinder of this unit, it is 
played back in 2D (conventional image).
•A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching back and forth playback of 3D 
pictures and 2D pictures.
•When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After 
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
•When viewing 3D pictures, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television 
screen.
•If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)
You can save 3D pictures using a recorder or a computer.
∫ Dubbing with a recorder
3D pictures will be recorded in MPO format when copied with the 3D compatible recorder.
•
When the copied pictures do not playback in 3D, perform the necessary setup on the television. 
(For details, refer to the operating instruction of the television.)
•Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and 
regions.
∫ Copying to a PC
•For details, refer to “Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition”” on P162.
Saving 3D pictures
Copying of the still pictures recorded in 3D
Check the latest information about the equipment that can copy on the following 
website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 (This Site is English only.)
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Playing 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 may cause malfunction.)
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 [ (].
Note
•Depending 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 is disabled when the AV cable is connected.•Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off.
Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied)
Preparations: Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P60) Turn this unit and the TV off.
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The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.Note
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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. In all other cases, connec t the camera to the TV using the AV cable 
(supplied) and play back the motion picture.
•If SDHC or SDXC memory cards are used, your TV  must also be compatible with this type of 
media.
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
Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE]. (P60) 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.
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] (P61) is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting 
VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched aut omatically and playback screen will be 
displayed (P158).
HDMI IN
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Note
•Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left 
and right of the pictures.
•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)
•Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority  when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are 
connected.
•The connection with the USB connection cable will take priority when you connect the USB 
connection cable simultaneously with the HDMI mini cable.
•Proper playback will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.•Read the operating instructions for the TV.•Audio will be played back as stereo (2ch).•During [24P CINEMA] and [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE] playback, please set [HDMI MODE] to 
[AUTO]. The camera’s [HDMI MODE] setting must be set to [AUTO] for 24P playback.
∫ Monitoring camera images on the TV
With HDMI output, you can monitor full high-definition quality (1920 k1080 pixels) AVCHD 
motion pictures on the TV while recording.
Note
•
Some functions are unavailable during monitoring.•Audio is not output from the TV.•Up to 20 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the motion picture.•The image on the television is displayed with periodical dropped frames while recording motion 
pictures. This does not affect the motion picture being recorded.
1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI 
mini cable (optional) (P157).
2Turn the camera on and then press [ (].3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
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.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest Panasonic 
version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of 
December 2009)
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P61)
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Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
¢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
[SUB MENU]
2 [OK]
3 [RETURN]
Multi Playback This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link.
3 /4 /2 /1 : Select the image.
[OK]: Go to one screen display. Pictures in Burst Picture Group are played 
back with Multi Playback. 
(When Burst Picture Group is selected)
Red button: Switch the types of data to play back.
[SUB MENU]:Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
•
The type of data for playback changes in the order of [ALL] > [] > [] > [] > [] > [ALL].•Either the [NORMAL PLAY], [SLIDE SHOW], [CATEGORY 
PLAY], [FAVORITE PLAY] or the [CALENDAR] can be selected 
in the Playback Mode selection screen when [ALL] is selected.
One screen display Select the image while in Multi Playback, and then press 
[OK].
2 /1 : Go to previous/next image.
3 : 2D/3D switch¢1
4 : Return to Multi Playback.
[OK]: Playback the motion picture (when motion  picture is selected).
Playback burst pictures (when burst picture is 
selected).
Red button: Start the Slide Show.
[SUB MENU]:Slide show settings¢ 2, display the recording 
information switch
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During Motion Picture Playback/Burst Picture Playback,  2/1 
will fast rewind/fast forward, and  4 will end the playback.
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¢1 This is displayed only when 3D playback is possible.
¢ 2 This is not displayed during 3D playback.
Note
•Operation icons are hidden by pressing [RETURN], or if no operation is performed for a while 
when the operation icons are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of the 
following buttons is pressed while the operation icons are not displayed.
–3/ 4/2/1, [OK], [SUB MENU], [RETURN], Red button, Green button, Yellow button•It 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] (P61) 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] (P61) to [OFF].
∫ 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.
Automatic input switching:
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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 your TV’s HDMI connection, on some TV’s it may be necessary to manually 
select the HDMI connection you are using. 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 191.
Note
•If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using are compatible with VIERA Link, read the 
operating instructions for the TV.
•Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV are 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 are supported on the TV.
•Be sure to use a cable that is HDMI certified.
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)
•Before attempting to use VIERA Link, be sure the camera is not connected to a PC or Printer. •[HDMI MODE] (P60) for this unit is determined automatically when the VIERA Link is operating.
Slide show Press Red button during one screen display.
2/ 1: Go to previous/next image (when Slide Show 
is paused/when motion picture is played 
back).
4: Finish the Slide Show and return to one 
screen display.
[OK]: Pause.
[SUB MENU]:Go to Slide Show setting screen.¢ 2
•To play back the audio of the motion pictures, set the [SOUND] 
in the Slide Show setting screen to [AUTO] or [AUDIO].
A Operation icon
A
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