Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts6 Owners Manual Advanced Features

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∫Recording motion pictures
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These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 o F) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be 
aware that these times are approximate.
•Time of recording without using the GPS function.•Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning this 
unit on and off, starting/st opping recording, zoom operation, etc.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures c ontinuously with [FHD/60p/]/[FHD/60p]/[FHD/60i/ ]/
[FHD/60i] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 
4 GB. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 
29 minutes 59 seconds.)
∫ Playback
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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.
–At low temperature or in cold locations such as ski resorts or at high altitude¢
¢ Residual image may show on the LCD display when in use. The battery performance will 
decrease, so keep the camera and spare batteries warm by placing them in a warm place 
such as inside your cold protection gear or clothing. Performance of batteries and LCD 
monitor will restore to normal when the temperature returns to normal.
–When using [Monitor Luminance].–When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.
–When the GPS function is operating.•When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging the 
battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.
[AVCHD]
(Recording with picture quality set  to [FHD/60p])[MP4]
(Recording with picture quality set  to [FHD/30p])
 Recordable time Approx. 80 min Approx. 95 min
Actual recordable time Approx. 35 minApprox. 45 min
Playback time Approx. 210 min 
						

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Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the 
Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.•Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P12)•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
11: Slide the [LOCK] switch A, and release 
the lock.
2: Slide the release lever B and open the  side door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.•If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the 
quality of this product.
2Battery: 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  C. Pull the lever  C 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.
D : Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
3Close the side door until it clicks, and then 
lock the [LOCK] switch by sliding it toward 
[2].
•Confirm that the red part on the [LOCK] switch is not 
showing. 
						

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•Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after 
being charged.)
•Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before removing 
the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be 
damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)
∫About the water leakage warning message
To maintain the waterproof performance of this unit, a message prompting to check for any 
foreign material inside the side door or to perform maintenance is displayed along with a 
warning sound when the following are performed.  (P249)
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When this unit is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the card.•When this unit is turned on after opening the side door and replacing the battery.
•After opening the side door, close it securely taking care not to get any foreign objects caught.•If foreign objects are present, wipe them off with a dry, lint-free cloth.
•Warning message display can be turned off by pressing any button.
The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated 
Panasonic DC coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) 
cannot be used by itself.
1 Open the side door  A.
2 Insert the DC coupler, being careful of the direction.
3 Plug the AC adaptor  B into an electrical outlet.
4 Connect the AC adaptor  B to the [DC IN] socket  C of the DC 
coupler.
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Ensure that only the AC adaptor and DC coupler for this camera are used. 
Using any other equipment may cause damage.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (optional).•When using an AC adaptor, use the AC  cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•Side door cannot be closed while the AC adaptor is connected.•Some tripods cannot be attached when the DC coupler is connected.•Do not apply any force to the side door with the weight of the cable or your hand when the AC 
adaptor is connected. It may cause damage.
•The DC coupler may get disconnected from this unit if a cable is pulled when connecting the 
AC adaptor, so take caution.
•Before removing the DC coupler, turn the camera off and disconnect the AC adaptor.•Also read the operating instructions for the AC adaptor and DC coupler.•Waterproof/dustproof function does not operate when the AC adaptor is connected.
Using an AC adaptor (optional) and a DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery 
						

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P172)
•Memory size: Approx. 10 MB•The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a 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.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
The following operations can be performed using this unit:
When a card has not been inserted Pictures can be recorded on the built-in memory 
and played back.
When a card has been inserted
Pictures can be recorded on the card and 
played back.
•When using the built-in memory:
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>ð 
(access indication¢)
•When using the card:
 (access indication¢)
¢ The access indication is displayed in red 
when pictures are being recorded on the 
built-in memory (or the card).
Built-in Memory
Card
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 Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only 
with their compatible devices.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when 
using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
•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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•Do not turn this unit off, remove its battery or card, or disconnect the AC adaptor (optional) 
during access (when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory 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.
•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 built-in memory or 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 eq uipment. Format it on the camera only to ensure 
proper operation.  (P61)
•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
•Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, available recording time, etc.) by pressing 
[DISP.].  (P62)
•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.
∫Number of recordable pictures
•[ i 99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.
•Aspect ratio [ X], Quality [ A]
Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time
A Number of recordable pictures
B Available recording time
[Picture Size]Built-in Memory
(Approx. 10 MB)2GB32 GB64 GB
16M 1 300 4910 9880
5M (EZ) 3650 10620 21490
0.3M (EZ) 67 10050 162960 247150
530p
A
R1m10s30p
B 
						

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∫Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)
•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.
•[AVCHD]
•[MP4]
•The recordable time is the total time of all the motion pictures which have been recorded.•Maximum time to record motion pictures c ontinuously with [FHD/60p/]/[FHD/60p]/[FHD/60i/ ]/
[FHD/60i] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 
4 GB. (For [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 
29 minutes 59 seconds.)
•The maximum available continuous recording time is displayed on the screen.
[Rec Quality]2GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/60p/ ] 9m00s2h32m00s 5h08m00s
[FHD/60p]
9m00s2h32m00s 5h08m00s
[FHD/60i/ ]
15m00s4h10m00s 8h27m00s
[FHD/60i]
15m00s4h10m00s 8h27m00s
[HD/60p/ ]
15m00s4h10m00s 8h27m00s
[HD/60p]
15m00s4h10m00s 8h27m00s
[Rec Quality]2GB32 GB64 GB
[FHD/30p]
12m26s3h23m22s 6h51m21s
[HD/30p]
23m45s6h28m15s 13h05m20s
[VGA/30p]
52m17s14h14m28s 28h48m24s 
						

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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Press camera [ON/OFF] button.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed 
to [Requirements for Underwater use] below.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, 
day, hour, minute, display sequence or time 
display format), and press  3/4 to set.
A: Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel destination
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You can cancel without setting the clock by pressing 
[Q.MENU/ ].
[Requirements for Underwater use]
Be sure to check this so that you can maintain the waterproof performance.
[Please set the clock] is displayed after viewing the last screen.
For details, refer to  P11. 
						

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6Press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
7Select [Yes] to automatically correct the clock, and then press [MENU/
SET].
•The following settings also switch automatically. 
[GPS Setting] (P122): [ON]
[World Time]  (P51): [Destination] ([ “] is displayed on the date on the screen)
•Message screen is displayed. Press [MENU/SET].
8Press 2/ 1 to select the home area, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen to operat e the altimeter, barometer 
and compass is displayed. Select [Yes] to operate them.
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET].  (P48)
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The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.•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 order a photo studio to print the 
picture, or when you stamp the dat e on the pictures with [Date Stamp]  (P117) or [Text Stamp] 
(P160) .
•If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of 
the camera.
•When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], the GPS function will operate even when this unit is turned 
off. When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital, etc., set [Airplane Mode] to 
[ON], and turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves, etc. emitted by the camera 
may interfere with gauges.  (P53)
Changing the clock setting 
						

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Tips for taking good pictures
Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and 
stand with your feet slightly apart.
•To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P16)•Do not swing around or pull forcefully on the unit with the strap attached. The strap may break.•Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.
•Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp/LED light, microphone, speaker or lens 
etc.
ASt r ap
B Flash
C AF Assist Lamp/LED light
D Microphone
E Speaker
∫Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])
Pictures recorded with the camera held vertica lly are played back vertically (rotated). (Only 
when [Rotate Disp.]  (P60)  is set)
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When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction Detection 
function may not work correctly.
•Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.
When the Jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer]  (P116), a tripod or the Self-timer  (P70).
•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–[Night Portrait]/[Night Scenery]/[Starry Sky] (Scene Mode)–When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]
Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully
Preventing jitter (camera shake)