Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

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[MOV] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD/50M/60p]/[FHD/50M/50p])
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These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH.
Please be aware that these times are approximate.
•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as 
turning this unit on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.
•When the motion picture size is set to [FHD], [HD] or [VGA] in [MP4], you can continuously 
record a motion picture up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or until the file size reaches 4 GB. You 
can check the recordable time on the screen.
–Since the file size becomes larger with [FHD], recording with [FHD] will stop before
29 minutes 59 seconds.
•You can continuously record a motion picture with its size set to [4K] in [MP4] without a pause 
even if the motion picture exceeds 4 GB. However, the recorded content has to be played back 
as multiple files.
•Though a [MP4 (LPCM)]/[MOV] motion picture can be recorded continuously without a pause 
even when its file size exceeds 4 GB, the reco rded content is played back with multiple files.
∫Playback (when using the monitor)
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The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the 
environment and the operating conditions.
For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable 
pictures is reduced.
–In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.–When flash is used repeatedly.
•When the operating time of the camera become s extremely short even after properly charging 
the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Recordable time Approx. 220 min/230 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 110 min/115 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 210 min/230 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 105 min/115 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-HS12035) is used
Playback timeApprox. 510 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS14140) is used
Playback timeApprox. 510 min 
						

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Inserting /Removing the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
11: Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow (to the 
OPEN side).
2: Open the battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic 
batteries.
•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
2Being careful about the battery 
orientation, insert all the way until 
you hear a locking sound and then 
check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever  A in the direction of 
the arrow to remove the battery.
31: Close the battery door.
2: Slide the release lever in the  direction of the arrow.
•Confirm that there is no foreign matter adhered on the inner side (rubber seal) of the battery 
door.
•Remove the battery after use.
(The battery will be exhausted if left for a  long period of time after being charged.)
•The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also 
becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Before removing the battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off 
completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
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Inserting /Removing the Card (Optional)
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
1Slide the card door to open it.
2Push it securely all the way until you hear a 
“click” while being careful about the 
direction in which you insert it.
To remove the card, push the card until it 
clicks, then pull the card out upright.
A : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
31: Close the card door.
2: Slide the card door to the end and then 
close it firmly.
•Before removing the card, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has gone off 
completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.) 
						

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Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being 
recorded on the card.
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During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit 
off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional). Furthermore, do 
not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate 
normally.
If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation 
again.
•If you set the Write-Protect switch  A to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, 
delete or format the data or display it by recording date. These operations 
become available again when you unlock the switch.
•The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, 
static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing 
important data on a PC etc.
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
About the Card
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Opening the Monitor/Adjusting the Monitor
At the time when this camera is purchased, the monitor is stowed in the camera body. 
Bring out the monitor as shown below.
1 Open the monitor. (Maximum 180 o)
2 It can be rotated 180 o forward.
3 Return the monitor to its original position.
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Only rotate the monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use 
excessive force as it may be damaged.
∫ Free angle shooting
The monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. Th is is convenient as it allows you to take 
pictures from various angles by adjusting the monitor.
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Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.
•When not using the monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing inward to 
prevent dirt and scratches.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator  1 lights when you turn this unit 
on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to 
step4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press  3/4 to select the language, and press 
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press  2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute), and press  3/4 to set.
A : Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[].
To set the display order and the time display format.
•To display the setting screen of the order/time, select 
[Style] and then press [MENU/SET].
6Press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
•A message prompting you to set [Home] in [World Time] 
will be displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
7Press  2/1 to select the home area, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu.  (P54)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on  P36 .•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even 
without the battery.
(Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the 
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures.
Changing the Clock Setting 
						

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Basic Operations
Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see 
the characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.
A Diopter adjustment dial
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side 
and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Do not cover the flash, the AF assist lamp  B, speaker or the microphone C (P18)  with 
your fingers or other objects.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.•Be sure to remove the lens cap when recording.
•When taking pictures, make sure your footing  is stable and there is no danger of colliding with 
another person, an object etc.
Diopter adjustment
Tips for taking good pictures 
						

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∫ Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)
This function detects the vertical orientation when you record 
with the camera vertically orientated.
When you play back the recording, the recording is 
automatically displayed in vertical orientation.
(Only available when [Rotate Disp.]  (P247)  is set to [ON].)
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When recording with this unit, Direction Detection can be performed even if you are using a 
lens that is not compatible with the Direction Detection Function.
•When the camera is held vertic ally and tilted significantly up or down to record, the Direction 
Detection Function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
The shutter button works in two steps. To take a picture, press it.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C Focus indication
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except 
when set to flash.)
•Once the subject is in focus, the focus indication is displayed. 
(When the subject is not in focus, the indication flashes)
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), 
and take the picture.
Shutter button (Taking pictures)
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•When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/Release 
Priority]  (P307) is set initially to [FOCUS].
•The focus range is different depending on the lens used.
•Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you 
can instantly set the camera ready for recording.
Press the motion picture button to start and stop recording a motion picture.
Start recording by pressing the motion picture 
button.
•Release the motion picture button right after you press it.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture 
button again.
•Since motion picture recording stops only after you press the motion picture button, the sound 
of the operation may be noticeable.  (P191)
When the interchangeable lens 
(H-HS12035) is used0.25 m (0.82 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance 
reference line)
When the interchangeable lens 
(H-FS14140) is used
0.3 m (0.98 feet) to  ¶ (from the focus distance 
reference line)
(focal length 14 mm to 21 mm)
0.5 m (1.6 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance 
reference line)
(focal length 22 mm to 140 mm)
Motion picture button (Recording motion pictures)