Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual

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•The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” bundled software on the DVD (supplied).
•The travel date is calculated using the date in the clock setting and the departure date you set. 
If you set [World Time] to the travel destination, the travel date is calculated using the date in 
the clock setting and the travel destination setting.
•The [Travel Date] feature is disabled  when recording [AVCHD] motion pictures.
•While recording motion pictures, the [Location] feature is disabled.
•Refer to P257, 302  for details.
[Travel Date]
Departure date and return date of the trip as well as the name of 
the travel destination can be set.
You can display the number of days that have passed when 
playing back the pictures and stamp it on the recorded pictures 
with [Text Stamp]  (P239).
[Travel Setup]:
[SET]: Departure date and return date are set. Elapsed 
days (how many days after) of the trip are recorded.
[OFF]
•The travel date is automatically canceled if the current date is 
after the return date.
If the [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], [Location] will also be set to 
[OFF].
[Location]:
[SET]:Travel destination is recorded at the time of 
recording.
[OFF]
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” on 
P57 .
[Wi-Fi][Wi-Fi Function]/[Wi-Fi Setup] 
						

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•The [E-Shutter Vol] only works when [SH] for Burst Mode or [Electronic Shutter] is set to [ON].
•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], [Beep Volume] and [Shutter Vol.] is set to [OFF].
•When you connect the camera to a TV, the volume of the TV speakers does not change. Also, 
when connected, no sound is output from the camera speakers.
•When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], the volume is set to 0.
•When [Live View Mode] is set to [30fps] the image quality on the recording screen may be 
worse than when it is set to [60fps], but this does not affect the recorded image.
•In a dark environment, the frame rate may become slower.
•When using the AC adaptor (optional),  [Live View Mode] is fixed to [60fps].•This function is not available in the following cases:–Creative Video Mode
–When the image of the camera is output through the HDMI connection
[Beep]
Set the volume for electronic noises and the electronic shutter 
noise.
[Beep Volume]:
[u ] (High)
[t ] (Low)
[s ] (OFF) [E-Shutter Vol]:
[]  (High)
[]  (Low)
[]  (OFF)
[Speaker Volume]Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels.
[Headphone Volume]Adjust the volume of the connected headphone set (commercially 
available) in 16 steps.
[Live View Mode]
Set the frame rate of the recording screen (Live View screen).
[30fps] : Reduces the power consumption, extending the 
operating time.
[60fps] : Displays movements smoother. 
						

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•It will adjust the monitor when the monitor is in  use, and the viewfinder when the viewfinder is in 
use.
•Some subjects may appear differently from actua lity on the monitor. However, this does not 
affect the recorded pictures.
•The brightness of pictures displayed on the monitor is enhanced, so some subjects on the 
monitor may appear different from the actual subjects. However, this enhancement does not 
affect recorded pictures.
•[AUTO] is only available in the Recording Mode.
•The initial setting when using the AC adaptor (optional) is [MODE1].
[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder]
Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the Monitor/viewfinder is 
adjusted.
[]  ([Brightness]):
Adjust the brightness.
[]  ([Contrast · Saturation]) :
Adjust the contrast or clarity of colors.
[]  ([Red Tint]) :
 Adjust the red tint.
[]  ([Blue Tint]) :
 Adjust the blue tint.
1Select the settings by pressing  3/4, and adjust with 
2/ 1.
•
Adjusting can also be performed by rotating the control dial.
2Press [MENU/SET] to set.
[Monitor Luminance]
Sets the monitor brightness according to the ambient light level.
„  [AUTO]:
The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright 
it is around the camera.
 [MODE1]:
Make the monitor brighter.
 [MODE2]:
Make the monitor darker.…2 
						

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•Refer to  P59 for details.
•Refer to P352 for details.
[Economy]—
[Battery Use Priority][BODY]/[BG]
[USB Mode]
Select the USB communication system when connecting the 
camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
y [Select on connection]:
Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the 
camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge.
{  [PictBridge(PTP)]:
Set when connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
z  [PC]:
Set when connecting to a PC. 
						

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[TV Connection]
This sets how the unit connects to a television etc.
[TV Aspect]:
Set to match the type of TV.
[16:9]:
When connecting to a 16:9 screen TV.
[4:3]:
When connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.
•
This will work when the AV cable (optional) is connected.
[HDMI Mode (Play)]:
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the 
HDMI compatible high-definition TV connected with this unit using 
the HDMI micro cable.
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the 
information from the connected TV.
[C4K]:
The progressive method with 2160  available scan lines is used 
for output. The output size is set to 4096
k2160.
[4K]:
The progressive method with 2160  available scan lines is used 
for output. The output size is set to 3840
k2160.
[1080p]:
The progressive method with 1080  available scan lines is used 
for output.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines is used for 
output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720 av ailable scan lines is used 
for output.
[576p]:
The progressive method with 576 av ailable scan lines is used 
for output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480 av ailable scan lines is used 
for output.
•
The available settings differ depending on the [System Frequency] 
setting,
–[59.94 Hz (NTSC)]: [AUTO]/[4K]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[720p]/[480p]–[50.00 Hz (PAL)]: [AUTO]/[4K]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[720p]/[576p]–[24.00 Hz (CINEMA)]: [AUTO]/[C4K]/[4K]/[1080p]
•This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.•This will work only during playback.•If no image appears on the TV with [AUTO], switch the setting to a 
constant setting other than [AUTO] to set a format supported by your TV.
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[TV Connection]
[3D Playback]:
Set the output method for 3D pictures.
[]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with 
3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D 
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
•
This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.•Refer to P344  for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
[VIERA Link]:
Settings that allow this unit to be controlled by the remote control 
of the VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with 
the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI micro cable.
[ON]:Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible 
equipment is enabled.
(Not all operations are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
•
This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.•Refer to P327  for details.
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Menu Background]
Set the background color for the menu screen.
Press 3/4 to select the background color and then press 
[MENU/SET].
[Menu Information]
Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the 
menu screen.
[ON]/[OFF] 
						

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•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be checked.
•Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display information about the software on 
the unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.
•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We recommend formatting the card 
(P68)  after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and then use this function to reset the 
file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [Yes] to reset the folder number.
•Refer to  P58 for details.
[Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Version Disp.]—
[Exposure Comp. 
Reset]An exposure value can be reset when the Recording Mode is 
changed or the camera is turned off.
[ON]/[OFF]
[No.Reset]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
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•Always reset the camera when disposing or se lling it to prevent personal information saved 
within the camera from being misused.
•Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal information when sending the camera 
in to be repaired.
•Refer to  P220 for details.
•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camera is purchased. Use this 
function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get recorded.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
•Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can 
use this function when you see dust.  (P411)
•Refer to P58 for details.
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default settings.
(Excluding [LUMIX CLUB]   (P290))
[System Frequency]—
[Pixel Refresh]It will perform optimizatio n of imaging device and image 
processing.
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to 
the front of the imaging device is performed.
[Format]— 
						

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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we 
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without 
thinking about them.
The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection) ( : When taking 
pictures,  : When recording motion pictures)
The Intelligent Auto Mode adjusts the settings of the main functions automatically, allowing 
you to record images without having to make advanced settings. When you want to record 
images easily, use Intelligent Auto Mode.
( ± : possible, —: not possible)
Recording Mode: 
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]¢1[i-Night Scenery]
[iHandheld Night Shot]
¢2[i-Food] [i-Baby]¢3[i-Sunset] [i-Low Light]
¢ 1 Only displayed when the built-in flash is open.
¢ 2 Only displayed when [iHandhel d Night Shot] is set to [ON]. (P72)
¢ 3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for 
birthdays of registered faces already set only when the Face/Eye of 
a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
•[¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard 
settings are set.¦
Intelligent Auto Plus ModeIntelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness ±—
Setting the color tone ±—
Defocus Control ±±
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1Set the mode dial to  [ ¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent 
Auto Plus Mode.  (P76)
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon 
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, 
after which its color changes to the usual red. (Automatic 
scene detection)
∫Functions that work automatically
•The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal 
settings.
–Scene Detection
–Backlight Compensation–[Face/Eye Detection]–Auto White Balance
–Intelligent ISO sensitivity control–[Red-Eye Removal]–[i.Resolution]
–[i.Dynamic]–[Long Shtr NR]–[Shading Comp.]
–[Quick AF]–[AF Assist Lamp]
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