Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx1 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫Recording motion pictures (when using the LCD monitor)
–[AVCHD] (Recording with picture quality set to [FSH])
–[MP4] (Recording with picture quality set to [FHD])
•These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) 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 
switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or 
up to 4 GB.
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable time Approx. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 130 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 140 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 70 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 130 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 65 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Recordable timeApprox. 150 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 75 min 
						

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∫Playback (when using the LCD monitor)
Note
•
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.–Using the [AUTO] of [LCD MODE] or [MODE1] of [LCD MODE].– 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-PS14042) is used
Playback time Approx. 250 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used
Playback timeApprox. 240 min
When the interchangeable lens (H-H014) is used
Playback timeApprox. 290 min 
						

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Preparation
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/
the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction 
of the arrow and open the card/
battery door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot 
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being 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.
Card: Push 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.
B : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the 
direction of the arrow.
Note
•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 card or 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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About the Card
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on 
the card, etc.
Access to the card
The access indication lights red when pictures are being recorded on 
the card.
•
Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor 
(optional) when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read or 
deleted, or the card is being formatted). 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.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
About cards that can be used with this unit
Remarks
SD Memory Card 
(8 MB to 2 GB)•Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or 
higher when recording motion pictures.
•SDHC Memory Card can be us ed with SDHC Memory Card 
or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory 
Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•This unit is compatible with UHS- I standard SDHC/SDXC 
memory cards.
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card 
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card 
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.: 
						

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Preparation
Note
•Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position, 
no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete 
and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)
•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.
•Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera 
only to ensure proper operation. (P73)
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
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∫About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording 
time
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Switching between the display of number of recordable 
pictures and available recording time can be performed in 
the [REMAINING DISP.]  (P156) in the [CUSTOM] menu.
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[9999 i] is displayed if there are more than 10000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ ]
∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. 
(These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)
•The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time varies depending on the 
subjects.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or 
up to 4 GB.
The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
[PICTURE SIZE]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 220 900 3640 7260
M (8M)410 1650 6690 13000
S (4M)700 2840 11500 22460
[PICTURE SIZE]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
L (16M) 69270 1120 2250
M (8M) 803201310 2610
S (4M) 873501420 2850
[REC QUALITY]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
FSH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m8h25m
SH 13m00s 1h00m 4h9m 8h25m
[REC QUALITY]2GB8GB32 GB64 GB
FHD 11m19s 49m7s 3h22m14s 6h50m13s
HD21m37s 1h33m46s 6h26m7s 13h3m9s
VGA 47m35s 3h26m23s 14h9m46s 28h43m35s
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Turn 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.
Touch [LANGUAGE SET].
Select the language.
Touch [CLOCK SET].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/
Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [ 3]/[4].
•You can continue to switch the settings by continuously 
touching [ 3]/[4].
•Touch [RETURN] to cancel the date and time settings 
without setting a date and time.
To set the display order and the time display format.
•Touch [STYLE] to display the settings screen for setting 
display order/time display format.
Clock can be set with touch operation only at  the time of purchase. To change the clock 
settings, refer to [CLOCK SET] in the [SETUP] menu  (P66).
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Touch [SET]  to set.
Touch [SET] in the confirmation screen.
Note
•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.
•Be sure to set the correct date and time, otherwise the date stamp will be incorrect when the 
picture is printed. 
						

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Basic
BasicSelecting the Recording Mode
∫To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial
Select the mode by rotating the mode dial.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode  A.
∫To select Intelligent Auto Mode
Press [¦ ].
•[¦] button will light up when it is switched to Intelligent Auto Mode.•The Recording Mode selected by the mode dial is disabled while the 
[¦] button is lit. 
						

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∫Basic
∫ Advanced
Intelligent Auto Mode  (P39)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
Program AE Mode (P45)
The subjects are recorded  using your own settings.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode  (P114)
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode  (P114)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode  (P115)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture  value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted.
 Custom Mode  (P127)
Use this mode to take pictures wit h previously registered settings.
Scene Mode (P117)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode  (P124)
Record while checking the image effect.