Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts20 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Recording
Using the [Rec] Menu
For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P42.
Applicable modes: 
Set the number of pixels. The higher the nu mbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the 
pictures will appear even when they  are printed onto large sheets.
¢This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
Note
•In specific modes, Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, and the picture size for [ ] is not 
displayed. For details regarding modes in which Extended Optical Zoom cannot be used, refer 
to  P56 .
•Pictures may appear mosaic depending on the subject and the recording conditions.
[Picture Size]
SettingsPicture Size
[] 4608k3456
[]
¢3648k 2736
[] 2560k1920
[]
¢2048k 1536
[] 640k480
[] 4608k3072
[] 4608k2592
[] 3456k3456
X  :
Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV
Y  :Aspect ratio of a 35 mm film camera
W  :Aspect ratio of a high-definition TV, etc.
 :Square aspect ratio 
						

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Applicable modes: 
This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure 
enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out 
dark.
∫ About [ ] (Intelligent ISO sensitivity control)
The camera 
detects movement of the subject and then automatically sets the optimum ISO 
sensitivity and shutter speed to suit the movement of the subject and brightness of the 
scene to minimize the jitter of the subject.
•
The shutter speed is not fixed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It is continuously 
changing to match the movement of the subject until the shutter button is pressed fully.
Note
•For the focus range of flash when [ ] is set, refer to  P60.•The ISO sensitivity is automatically set under the following conditions.–When recording motion pictures–When [Burst] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ ] or [ ]
[Sensitivity]
SettingsDescription of settings
[] ([i.ISO]) The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the 
subject and the brightness.
•Maximum [1600]
[100]
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to various settings.
[200]
[400]
[800]
[1600]
[100][1600]
Recording location 
(recommended)
When it is light (outdoors)
When it is dark
Shutter speed SlowFast
Noise LessIncreased
Jitter of the subject IncreasedLess 
						

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Applicable modes: 
In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white 
takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to 
what is seen by the eye in ac cordance with the light source.
Note
•
Under fluorescent lighting, LED lighting fixture etc., the appropriate White Balance will vary 
depending on the lighting type, so use [AWB] or [ Ó].
•The White Balance setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. (However, the White 
Balance setting for a Scene Mode returns to [AWB] when the Scene Mode is changed.)
•White Balance is fixed to [AWB] in following conditions.–[Scenery]/[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Food]/[Sunset] in Scene Mode
[White Balance]
SettingsDescription of settings
[AWB]
([Auto White Balance])
Automatic adjustment
[ V ]
([Daylight])When taking pictures outdoors under a clear sky
[ Ð ]
([Cloudy])When taking pictures outdoors under a cloudy sky
[ î ]
([Shade])When taking pictures outdoors in the shade
[ Ñ ]
([Incandescent])When taking pictures under incandescent lights
[ Ò ]
([White Set])Value set by using [ Ó]
[Ó ]
([White Set Setting])Set manually 
						

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∫Auto White Balance
Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures  are taken, the pictures may take on 
a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being 
used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function 
properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].
1 Auto White Balance will work within this range
2 Blue sky
3 Cloudy sky (Rain)
4 Shade
5 Sunlight
6 White fluorescent light
7 Incandescent light bulb
8 Sunrise and sunset
9 Candlelight
K lKelvin Color Temperature
Set the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.
1Select [ Ó] and then press [MENU/SET].2Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper etc. so that the 
frame in the center is filled by the white object only and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•
White Balance may not be set when the subject is too bright or too 
dark. Set the White Balance again after adjusting to appropriate 
brightness.
•Exit the menu after it is set.
Setting the White Balance manually 
						

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be 
selected.
¢[Ø] will be used during motion picture recording.
Note
•The focus setting is fixed to [ Ø] in Miniature Effect Mode.•It will be fixed to [ š] when the [Face Recog.] is set to [ON].•It is not possible to set [ š] in the following cases.–[Underwater]–In [Panorama Shot], [Night Scenery] and [Food] in Scene Mode•It is not possible to set [ ] in the following cases.–In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode–In [B&W] or [SEPIA] in [Color Mode]
[AF Mode]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ š ]
([Face Detection])
The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 
15 areas)
The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face 
no matter what portion of the picture it is in.
[]
([AF Tracking])¢Focus can be adjusted to a specified subject. Focus will keep 
on following the subject even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking)
[]
([23-Area])¢
Up to 23 points for each AF area can be focused. This is 
effective when the subject is not in the center of the screen.
(AF area frame will be same as image aspect ratio setting.)
[ Ø ]
([1-Area])The camera focuses on the subject in the AF area on the 
center of the screen.
[ Ù ]
([Spot])¢The camera focuses on a limited narrow area in the screen. 
						

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∫About [ š] ([Face Detection])
The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the 
faces.
Yellow:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when 
the camera is focused.
White:
Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance 
away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.
Note
•
Under certain picture-taking conditions including the following cases, the face detection 
function may fail to work, making it impossible to detect faces. [AF Mode] is switched to [ ] 
([ Ø ] while motion pictures are taken).
–When the face is not facing the camera–When the face is at an angle–When the face is extremely bright or dark–When there is little contrast on the faces–When the facial features are hidden behind sunglasses, etc.–When the face appears small on the screen–When there is rapid movement–When the subject is not a human being–When the camera is shaking–When Digital Zoom is used–Taking pictures underwater•If the camera is registering something other than someone’s face, change the settings to 
something other than [š]. 
						

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∫Setting up [ ] ([AF Tracking])
Align the subject with the AF tracking frame, and then press  4 
to lock onto the subject.
A AF tracking frame•AF area will be displayed in yellow when a subject is recognized, and 
focus will automatically adjust continuously followi ng the subject’s 
movement (Dynamic tracking).
•AF tracking is canceled when  4 is pressed again.
Note
•Dynamic tracking function may not work in the following cases:–When the subject is too small–When the recording location is too dark or bright–When the subject is moving too fast–When the background has the same or similar color to the subject–When jitter is occurring–When using the zoom–Taking picture underwater•When the lock fails, the AF tracking frame will turn red and then disappear. Press 4 again.•The camera records pictures with [AF Mode] as [ Ø] when locked or Dynamic Tracking is not 
working.
•Refer to P75  for details.
[Face Recog.]
A 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in 
brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life.
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
[ ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect.•Even when the [Sensitivity] is set to [100], [Sensitivity] may be set higher than [100] if the 
picture is taken with [i.Exposure].
•Compensation effect may not be achieved depending on the conditions.
Applicable modes: 
Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution 
Technology.
Note
•
Refer to P54  for information about the Intelligent Zoom.
[i.Exposure]
[i.Resolution]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ON]
[i.Resolution] is activated.
[i.ZOOM][i.Resolution] is activated, and zoom magnification increased to 
2 times while limiting deterioration of the picture.
[OFF]j 
						

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Recording
Applicable modes: 
This can enlarge subjects even more than the Optical Zoom, Extended Optical Zoom, or 
[i.ZOOM].
Settings: [ON]/[OFF]
Note
•
Refer to P54  for details.•The setting is fixed to [ON] in Macro Zoom Mode.
Applicable modes: 
Pictures are taken continuously wh ile the shutter button is pressed.
[Digital Zoom]
[Burst]
SettingsDescription of settings
[ ˜ ]
([Burst On]) Burst speed
approx. 1.3 pictures/second
•You can take pictures until the capacity of the built-in memory or the card 
is full.
•The burst speed becomes slower halfway.  The exact timing of this 
depends on the type of card and the Picture Size.
•The focus is fixed when the first picture is taken.•The exposure and White Balance are adjusted each time you take a 
picture.
•The Burst speed (pictures/second) may become slower depending on 
the recording environment, such as in dark places, if the ISO sensitivity is 
high etc. 
						

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Note
•Burst Mode is not canceled when the camera is turned off.•If you take pictures in Burst Mode with the built-in memory, it will take time to write the picture 
data.
•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode.•Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 3 pi ctures when the self-timer is used (except for 
[]).
•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ] (except for [ ]).
SettingsDescription of settings
[]
([Hi-Speed Burst]) Burst speed
approx. 8 pictures/second
Number of recordable 
pictures max. 80 pictures
•This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.•The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).•The Burst speed changes according to the recording conditions.•The number of Burst recording pictures are limited by the picture-taking 
conditions and the type and/or status of the card used.
•The number of Burst recording pictures may increase when you use a 
card with fast writing speed or card is formatted.
•The focus, zoom, exposure, White Balance, shutter speed and ISO 
sensitivity are fixed to the settings for the first picture.
•The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted. However, the ISO 
sensitivity is increased to make the shutter speed become high-speed.
•Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next 
picture if you repeat taking a picture.
[]
([Flash Burst]) Number of recordable 
pictures
max. 5 pictures
•Still pictures are taken continuously with flash.•This can be set only during Normal Picture Mode.•The picture size is fixed to 3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1).•Settings for focus, zoom, exposure, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, flash 
output are fixed to the first picture.
•Number of recordable pictures will be fixed to 5 pictures when the 
self-timer is used.
•The flash setting is fixed to [‰].
[OFF]
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