Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts1 Operating Instructions

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•Interlace method/progressive method
i= interlace scanning is scanning the screen with half of the effective scanning lines every 1/60 
seconds, where p= progressive scanning is a high density image signal that is scanning the 
screen with all the effective scanning lines every 1/60 seconds.
The [HDMI] terminal on this unit is compatible  with high definition output [1080i]. It is necessary 
to have a compatible TV to enjoy progressive and high definition images.
•If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], match with the image format 
your TV can display, and select number of effective scanning lines. (Please read the operating 
instructions for the TV.)
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P113 for details.
•This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.•Refer to P115 for details.
[HDMI MODE]
Set the format for the HDMI output when playing back on the 
HDMI compatible high definition TV connected with this unit using 
the HDMI mini cable (optional).
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on the 
information from the connected TV.
[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.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480 av ailable scan lines is used for 
output.
[VIERA Link]
Setup so this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the 
VIERA by automatically coupling this unit with the VIERA Link 
compatible equipment using HDMI mini cable (optional).
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
[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.
} [SCENE MENU]
Set the screen that is displayed when the mode dial is set to  .
[OFF]: The recording screen in the currently selected scene 
mode appears.
[AUTO]: The scene mode menu screen appears. (P58)
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•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) and multi 
conversion adaptor (DMW-MCA1; optional) when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during 
formatting.
•If a card has been inserted, only the card is formatted. To format the built-in memory, remove 
the card.
•If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again.•It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card.•If the built-in memory or the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest Service Center.
•If you set a different language by mistake, select [ ~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•In Playback Mode, [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] cannot be displayed.•Press [DISPLAY] to close [JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]. 
Press [MENU/SET] to close [AUTO DEMO].
•[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.] is an approximation.•[AUTO DEMO] has no TV output capability even when it is in Playback Mode.
 [VERSION DISP.]
It is possible to check which version of 
firmware is on the camera.
 [FORMAT]The built-in memory or card is formatted. Formatting irretrievably 
deletes all the data so check the data carefully before formatting.
~  [LANGUAGE]
Set the language displayed on the screen.
[ENGLISH]/[DEUTSCH]¢/[FRANÇAIS]¢/[ESPAÑOL]/
[ITALIANO]¢/[ 繁體中文 ]¢/[¢ ]¢
¢Not displayed on DMC-TS1P
 [DEMO MODE]
The camera automatically detects jitter and the movement of the 
subject and displays these on the indicator. 
([JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.])
The camera’s features are displayed as slide shows. 
([AUTO DEMO])
[JITTER, SUBJ. MOVE DEMO.]
AJitter detection demonstration
B Movement detection demonstration
[AUTO DEMO]:
[OFF]
[ON]
For Canadian assistance, please call:
1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
send e-mail to: [email protected] USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call:
1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo         
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Mode switching
Selecting the [REC] mode, and record still picture 
or motion picture
∫List of [REC] modes
Press and hold down the ON/OFF button.A Motion picture button
B Mode dial
C Shutter button
•The status indicator D lights when the ON/OFF button 
is pressed. (It will turn off in approximately 1 second)
Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial.
Align a desired mode with part  E.
•Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust 
to each mode.
¦ Intelligent auto mode (P35)
The subjects are recorded using settings  automatically selected by the camera.
! Normal picture mode (P39)
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
 Sports mode (P57)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting events, etc.
¢ It will be a normal motion picture recording during the motion picture recording.
 Snow mode (P57)
This allows you to take pictures that show the snow as white as possible at a ski resort 
or a snow-covered mountain.
 Beach & Surf mode (P57)
This mode is optimal for taking pictures up to 3 m (10 feet) underwater and at the beach.
Û  Scene mode (P58)
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
 ìClipboard mode (P92)
Record as a memo.
¢ Motion picture cannot be taken in Clipboard mode.
ON/OFF
NORMAL PICTURE
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∫Tips for taking good picturesA Flash
B AF assist lamp/LED light
•Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still 
at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.
•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the 
shutter button.
•Do not block the flash and AF assist lamp/LED light with 
your fingers.
•Do not touch the front of the lens.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take 
the picture.
Press the motion picture button to start the recording.
Press the motion picture button again to stop the recording.
∫For more details, refer to “Recording Motion Picture” (P68).
Press [ (].
A [( ] button
Press 2/ 1 to select the picture.
∫For more details, refer to “Playing back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY])” (P42), 
“Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio” (P99).
Take the still picture after setting the mode dial
Take the motion picture after setting the mode dial
Playback the recorded still pictures or motion picture
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[REC] mode: ñ
BasicTaking pictures using the automatic function 
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording 
conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the 
settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
•
The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene detection /[STABILIZER] /[INTELLIGENT ISO]/ Face detection / [QUICK AF]/
[I.EXPOSURE]/ Digital Red-eye Correction/Backlight Compensation
Set the mode dial to  [ñ].
∫ When taking pictures using the flash (P48)
∫ When taking pictures using the zoom (P41)
∫ When recording motion pictures (P68)
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.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication  1 (green) lights when the subject 
is focused.
•The AF area  2 is displayed around the subject’s face 
by the face detection function. In other cases, it is 
displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
•The focus range is 5 cm (0.17 feet) (Wide)/30 cm 
(0.99 feet) (Tele) to  ¶.
•The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance 
at which the subject can be taken) differs depending on 
the zoom magnification.
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
•The access indication (P21) lights red when pictures are 
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Scene detection
¦
 >[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-MACRO]
[i-NIGHT PORTRAIT] •
Only when [
‡] is selected
[i-NIGHT SCENERY] •Only when [
Œ] is selected
[i-BABY]¢
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•[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when 
the scene mode has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be set to a maximum of 
8 seconds.Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be chosen when set to AF tracking (P86).•When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] 
is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ]
¢ When [FACE RECOG.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces 
already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
∫Face detection
When [ ],[ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and 
it will adjust the focus and exposure. (P85)
Note
•
Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene mode may 
be identified for the same subject.
–Subject conditions: The face is bright  or dark, The size of the subject, 
The distance to the subject, The contrast of the subject, The subject is 
moving, The zoom is used
–Recording conditions: Sunset, Sunrise, Under low brightness 
conditions, Underwater, When the camera is shaken
•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the 
appropriate recording mode.
•Face detection may become slower or it may not detect faces underwater.
∫ The Backlight Compensation
Backlight refers to light coming from the back of a subject.
In this case, the subject will become dark, so this function compensates the backlight by 
brightening the whole picture automatically. 
Face of the person that is taken often can be registered along with 
information such as name and birthday.
When a picture is taken with [FACE RECOG.] turned [ON], it will 
search for the face similar to the registered face, setting the focus 
and exposure preferentially. The camera will also remember the face 
during the face recognition, and detect an often photographed face 
automatically, displaying the face recognition registration screen. 
(P75)
Note
•
[FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure 
recognition of a person.
•Faces with similar distinctive features such as those of parents and children or siblings may not 
be correctly recognized.
•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular face detection.
Face Recognition
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It is possible to set the focus to the specified subject. Focus will keep following the subject 
automatically even if it moves.
1Press  3.
•[ ] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.•AF Tracking frame is displayed in the center of the 
screen.
•Press  3 again to cancel.
2Bring the subject to the AF tracking frame, and 
press  4 to lock the subject.
•
AF tracking frame will turn yellow.•An optimum scene for the specified subject will be 
chosen.
•Press  3 to cancel.
Note
•Please read the Note regarding the AF tracking on  (P86).
•When [ ‡] is selected, [ ], [ ] or [ ] is set depending on the type of subject and 
brightness.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, digital red-eye correction (P49) is enabled, and the flash is 
activated twice.
AF Tracking Function
About the flash
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•Only the following functions can be set in this mode.
[REC] mode menu
–[PICTURE SIZE]¢1 (P81)/[BURST] (P88)/[COLOR MODE]¢1 (P89)/[FACE RECOG.] (P75)
¢ 1 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[MOTION PICTURE] mode menu
–[REC MODE] (P71)/[REC QUALITY]¢ 2 (P71)/[COLOR MODE]¢2 (P89)/[LED LIGHT] (P74)
¢ 2 The settings which can be selected are different from when other [REC] modes are used.
[SETUP] menu
–[CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE]•The settings of the following items are fixed.
¢ 1 Fix to [
Ø] when a face is not recognized during motion picture recording
¢ 2 Fix to [MODE 1] during motion picture recording
•The following functions cannot be used.–[AUTO LCD OFF] /[EXPOSURE]/[AUTO BRACKET]/White balance fine adjustment/
[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[AUDIO REC.]/[MIN. SHTR SPEED]/[HISTOGRAM]
•The other items on the [SETUP] menu can be set in a mode such as the Normal Picture Mode. 
What is set will be reflected in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Settings in Intelligent Auto Mode
ItemSettings
[GUIDE LINE] (P28)  ([REC. INFO.]: [OFF])
[ECONOMY] ([AUTO 
POWER OFF]) (P29) [5MIN.]
[AUTO REVIEW] (P29) [2SEC.]
Flash (P48) ‡/Œ
Self-timer (P54) 10 seconds/off
[WIND CUT] (P73) [OFF]
[QUALITY] (P82) A
[INTELLIGENT ISO] (P82)
[WHITE BALANCE] (P83) [AWB]
[AF MODE] (P85) š (Set to [ ] when a face cannot be detected
¢1)
[PRE AF] (P87)
[I.EXPOSURE] (P87) [ON]
[STABILIZER] (P89) [AUTO]
¢2
[AF ASSIST LAMP] (P91) [ON]
ISOMAX1600
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[REC] mode: ·
Taking pictures with your favorite settings 
(·: Normal Picture 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 [REC] menu.
∫
To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P55)
∫To adjust the colors and take pictures at times when the image appears too red (P83)
∫When recording motion pictures (P68)
Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
A Focus indication
B AF area (normal)
C AF area (when using the digital zoom or when it is dark)
D Focus range
E Aperture value
¢
FShutter speed¢
GISO sensitivity
¢ If correct exposure cannot be achieved, it will be displayed in red. 
(However, it will not be displayed in red when the flash is used.)
Set the mode dial to  [ ·].
A Mode dial•To change the setting while taking pictures, refer to “Using the [REC] Mode Menu”  (P81).
Aim the AF area at the point you want to 
focus on.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication (green) lights when the subject is focused.•The focus range is 30 cm (0.99 feet) to  ¶.•If pictures are to be taken at an even closer range, 
refer to “Taking Close-up Pictures” (P52).
Press the halfway pressed shutter button 
fully to take a picture.
•The access indication lights (P21) red when pictures are 
being recorded on the built-in memory (or the card).
Focusing
FocusWhen the subject is 
focusedWhen the subject 
is not focused
Focus indication On Blinks
AF area White>Green White >Red
Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 timesA
B
C
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1Aim the AF area at the subject, and then 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.
•
You can repeatedly retry the actions in step 1 
before pressing the shutter button fully.
We recommend that you use the face 
detection function when taking pictures of 
people. (P85)
∫ Subjects and recording conditions 
which are difficult to focus
•
Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast•When the recordable range display has appeared in red•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
When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [STABILIZER] (P89), a tripod or the self-timer 
(P54).
•
Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the 
moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend 
using a tripod.
–Slow sync./Red-eye reduction–In [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [PARTY], [CANDLE LIGHT], [STARRY SKY] or 
[FIREWORKS] in scene mode (P58)
–When the shutter speed is slowed in [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertical ly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [ROTATE DISP.] (P106) is set to [ON])
•
Pictures may not be displayed vertically if they were taken with the camera aimed up or down.•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
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)
Preventing jitter (camera shake)
Direction detection function
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