Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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∫[iHDR]
When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for  example, strong contrast between the background 
and the subject, multiple still pictures are  recorded with differing exposures and combined to 
create a single still picture rich in gradation.
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It is initially set to [ON] on the camera.
•When [ ] is displayed on the screen but not otherwise, the iHDR function will work automatically as 
required.
•In the case that a single picture is going to be  composed from a burst, a message indicating that 
multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen and burst recording is carried out. Note 
that burst recording will not take place if the camera determines that it can compensate for the 
difference in contrast without composing the picture from a burst.
•In the case of composition from a burst, ghost images may appear if the subject was moving.•In the following cases, a compensated picture is not created.
–When the zoom factor exceeds 10 k.–When recording in [Burst].–When the flash is activated
•When [ ] is selected, [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
•When [ ], [ ] is set, [Red-Eye Removal] is enabled.
•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].
About the flash (P59) 
						

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Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(Normal Picture Mode)
Recording Mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu.
1Press [MODE].
1Shutter button
2Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select [Normal Picture], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
3Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
4Press the shutter button halfway to focus and 
then press it fully to take the picture.
A ISO sensitivity
B Aperture value
C Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red when 
correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when using a 
flash)
1/60 1/60
1/60
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1ISO
  100 ISO
  100 ISO
  100
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Focusing
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
•The AF area may be displayed larger for certain zoom magnifications and in dark places.
∫About focus range
The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.
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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing 
the shutter button halfway.
The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.
e.g.: Range of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode
FocusWhen the subject is focusedWhen the subject is not 
focused
Focus indication  AOn Blinks
AF area  B White>Green White>Red
Sound Beeps 2 timesBeeps 4 times
1/60 1/60
1/60
F3.1
F3.1
F3.1ISO
  100 ISO
  100 ISO
  100
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∫When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the 
composition of the picture you want to take)
1Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the 
shutter button halfway to fix the focus and 
exposure.
2Press and hold the shutter button halfway 
while moving the camera as you compose the 
picture.
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You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 before pressing the shutter button fully.
∫ Subject and recording conditions which are difficult to focus in
•Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast•When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
•When it is dark or when jitter occurs•When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near 
subjects 
						

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Recording Motion Pictures
Applicable modes: 
1Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
AAvailable recording time
B Elapsed recording time
•You can record motion pictures fitting each 
Recording Mode.
•Release the motion picture button right after 
you press it.
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while recording motion pictures.
•For the setting of the [Rec Format] and [Rec Quality], refer to  P100.
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture 
button again.
∫About the recording format for recording motion pictures
This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.
AVCHD:
You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a 
large format TV or for saving to disc.
MP4:
This recording format saves a motion picture as a single file which is suitable for editing on a 
PC or uploading to WEB services.
∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4 ] may be played back with poor picture or sound 
quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with equipment compatible 
with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be displayed properly. In this case, 
use this unit.
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For details on MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
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•When recording to the built-in memory, the [MP4] setting is fixed to [VGA/30p].•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording 
motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or 
electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture recording.
•Even if the aspect ratio setting is the same in still pictures and motion pictures, the angle of view may 
change at the start of the motion picture recording. 
When [Video Rec Area]  (P50) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is 
displayed.
•About zooming while recording motion pictures–If the Extended Optical zoom are used before pr essing the motion picture button, those settings 
will be cleared, so the shooting range will change dramatically.
–If you operate the zoom etc. while recording motion pictures, the sound of the operation may be 
recorded.
–The zoom speed will be slower than usual when recording motion pictures.–Operating the zoom while recording motion pictures can take time for the image to come into 
focus.
•If you end motion picture recording after a short time when using [Miniature Effect] of the Creative 
Control Mode, the camera may go on recording fo r a certain period. Please continue to hold the 
camera until the recording finishes.
•Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.–[Soft Focus]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
–[3D Photo Mode] (Scene Mode)•It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Scene Modes. A motion picture recording 
matching each scene will be performed for the ones not listed below.
Selected Scene ModeScene Mode while recording motion picture
[Baby1]/[Baby2]Portrait Mode
[Night Portrait], [Night Scenery],
[Handheld Night Shot], [Starry Sky]Low Light Mode
[Sports], [Pet], [Photo Frame]Normal motion picture 
						

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Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording)
During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still 
picture.
•The picture is saved with the following conditions.
•You can record up to 2 pictures per motion picture recording.•Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:–When [Rec Quality] is set to [VGA/30p] in [MP4]
•If you press the shutter button halfway to take a picture while recording a motion picture, the camera 
will refocus and the refocus movement will be recorded to the motion picture. To prioritize the motion 
picture image, taking still pictures by fully pressing the shutter button is recommended.
•Picture size and number of recordable pictures are displayed by pressing the shutter button halfway.•Recording of motion picture will continue after taking the still picture.•Zooming may stop when a picture is recorded while zooming.
•Operation sound of the shutter button may be recorded when a picture is taken during motion picture 
recording.
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].
Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures
[AVCHD]Picture size[MP4]Picture size
[FHD/60i]/[HD/60p]3.5 M (16:9)[FHD/30p]/[HD/30p]3.5 M (16:9) 
						

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Playing Back
1Press [(].
2Press 2/ 1 to select pictures.
A File number
B Picture number
•If you press and hold  2/1, you can play back the pictures in 
succession.
•Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending 
on the playback status.
∫ Playing Back Motion Pictures
Press  2/1  to select a picture with a motion picture 
icon (such as [ ]), and then press  3 to play back.
A Motion picture icon
B Motion picture recording time
•If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show]  
(P104) or [Filtering Play]   (P106), the selection screen 
appears. Press  3/4 to select [Play Video], and then press 
[MENU/SET] .
•After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as [8m30s].
•Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed for motion pictures recorded in 
[AVCHD].
100-0001 100-0001
100-00011/ 5
1/ 5
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B
3s 3s
3s30p
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∫Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback
¢ The fast forward/rewind speed increases if you press  1/2 again.–You can adjust the volume with the zoom lever.
•When the camera is turned off, press and hold [ (]. If you turn it on this way, the playback screen 
will be displayed automatically.
•This camera complies with the DCF standard “D esign rule for Camera File system” established by 
JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif 
“Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be 
played back.
•Images recorded with other camera may not be able to play back on this unit.•The lens barrel retracts about 15 seconds after switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.•When using a high capacity card, it is possible  that fast rewinding may be slower than usual.
•This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG 
formats.
•To play back the motion pictures recorded by this unit on a PC, use the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” 
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•Be careful not to block the speaker of the camera during playback.
3Play/Pause
4Stop
2Fast rewind¢/
Frame-by-frame rewind (while pausing)
1Fast forward¢/
Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing) 
						

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Rotate the zoom lever towards [L] (W).
1 screen>12 screens >30 screens >Calendar screen displayA Number of the selected picture and the total number of recorded 
pictures
•Rotate the zoom lever towards [ Z] (T) to return to the previous 
screen.
•Pictures displayed using [ ] cannot be played back.
∫ To return to normal playback
Press  3/4 /2/ 1 to select a picture and then press [MENU/SET].
Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)
Using the Playback Zoom
Rotate the zoom lever towards [Z ] (T).
1k > 2k> 4k > 8k > 16k
•When you rotate the zoom lever towards [ L] (W) after enlarging 
the picture, the magnification becomes lower.
•When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication 
B appears for about 2 seconds, and the position of the enlarged 
section can be moved by pressing  3/4/ 2/1.
•The more a picture is enlarged, the more its quality deteriorates.
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2X 2X
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