Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts6 Owners Manual Advanced Features

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Selecting the Recording Mode
∫List of Recording Modes
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When the mode has been switched from Playback Mode to Recording Mode, the previously set 
Recording Mode will be set.
1Press [MODE].
2Press 3/ 4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode.
3Press [MENU/SET].
Intelligent Auto Mode  (P32)Snow Mode (P80)
The subjects are recorded using settings 
automatically selected by the camera. This allows you to take pictures that show 
the snow as white as possible at a ski resort 
or a snow-covered mountain.
Program AE Mode 
(P36)Beach & Snorkeling Mode  (P81)
The subjects are recorded using your own 
settings. This mode is optimal for taking pictures 
underwater and at the beach.
Manual Exposure Mode (P73)Advanced Underwater Mode (P83)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture 
value and the shutter speed which are 
manually adjusted. This is optimal for taking pictures underwater 
deeper than 13 m (43 feet) by the use of the 
marine case (DMW-MCFT5: optional).
Creative Control Mode 
(P75)Panorama Shot Mode (P84)
Record while checking the image effect. This mode allows you to take panorama  pictures.
Sports Mode (P80)Scene Mode (P87)
Use this mode to take pictures of sporting 
events, etc. This allows you to take pictures that match 
the scene being recorded. 
						

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Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function 
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording 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.
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The following functions are activated automatically.–Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/Auto White Balance/Face Detection/[Quick AF]/[i.Exposure]/[i.Resolution]/[i.ZOOM]/[AF Assist Lamp]/
[Red-Eye Removal]/[Stabilizer] /[Continuous AF]/[Wind Cut]
•Image quality is fixed to [A].
1Press [MODE].
1 Shutter button
2Press  3/4/ 2/ 1 to select [Intelligent Auto], and 
then press [MENU/SET].
3Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
•The focus indication  A (green) lights when the subject is 
focused.
•The AF area  B 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 minimal distance (how close you can be to the subject) 
will change depending on the zoom factor. Please check 
with the recordable range display on the screen.  (P37)
•If you press 3 while [AF Tracking] is displayed, you can set 
AF tracking. For details, refer to  P104. (AF tracking is 
canceled by pressing  3 again)
4Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
B
A 
						

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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.
When taking pictures
When recording motion pictures
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will 
adjust the focus and exposure.  (Face Detection)
•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 4 seconds. 
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•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 [ ].
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size of the subject, the color of the subject, 
the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, underwater, when the 
camera is shaken, when zoom is used
•For the best results, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.
•Face Detection may become slower or it may not detect underwater.
When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the picture.
In Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically. The [ ] is displayed on 
the screen when backlighting is detected.  (Depending on the backlighting conditions, 
backlighting may not be detected correctly.)
Scene Detection
¦
>[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]
¢1
[i-Night Scenery] [iHandheld Nite Shot]¢2
[i-Sunset][i-Baby]¢3
¢1 Only displayed when the flash is set to  [ ].
¢ 2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON].
¢ 3 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.
¦>[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery]
[i-Low Light] [i-Macro]
The Backlight Compensation 
						

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Following menus can be set.
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For the setting method of the menu, refer to P48.
¢ Settings may be different from other Recording Modes.
∫[Burst]  (P111)
[ ] can be set in [Burst]. In this setting,  the burst speed is automatically adjusted based on 
the movement of the subject.
∫ [Color Mode]
Color setting of [Happy] is available in [Color Mode]. It is possible to automatically take a 
picture with a higher level of brilliance for the color brightness and vividness.
∫ [Motion Deblur]
When [Motion Deblur] is set to [ON], [ ] is displayed on the recording screen. The camera 
automatically sets an optimal shutter speed according to the motion of the subject to reduce 
blur on the subject. (In such a case, the number of pixels may be reduced.)
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It is initially set to [ON] on the camera.
∫ [iHandheld Nite Shot]
When [iHandheld Nite Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld night 
shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed into a 
single picture. This mode is usef ul if you want to take stunning night shots with minimal jitter 
and noise, without using a tripod. If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, 
[ ] will not be detected.
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It is initially set to [ON] on the camera.
Changing the settings
MenuItem
[Rec]
[Picture Size]¢/[Burst]¢/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Color Mode]¢/
[Motion Deblur]/[iHandheld Nite Shot]/[iHDR]/[Face Recog.]
[Motion Picture][Rec Format]/[Rec Quality]
[GPS/Sensor][GPS Setting]/[Repositioning]/[Sensor Settings]/[GPS Log]/
[GPS Area Select]/[Assist Data]/[Area Info. Set]/[My Landmark]/
[Altimeter]/[Calibrate compass]
[Setup]
[Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Airplane Mode]/[Beep]¢/[LED Light]/
[Language]/[Stabilizer Demo.]
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Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you 
can set them in other Recording Modes.
[Wi-Fi] [New Connection]
/[History Connection]/[Favorite Connection]/[Wi-Fi Setup]
Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode 
						

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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 combined picture is not created.–When the zoom factor exceeds 4.6 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 (P66) 
						

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Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings 
(Program AE 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 [Program AE], 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. (Except when using a 
flash)
1/60 1/60
1/60F3.3
F3.3
F3.3ISO
  100 ISO
  100 ISO
  100
A
BC 
						

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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 times Beeps 4 times
1/60 1/60
1/60F3.3
F3.3
F3.3ISO
  100 ISO
  100 ISO
  100
A
B
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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 
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Recording Motion Pictures
Applicable modes: 
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion 
pictures recorded in MP4.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
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 P118 .
2Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
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•When a motion picture is recorded in a high temperature environment or is recorded continuously, 
the recording may stop after [ ] is displayed to protect this unit.
•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]  (P55) is set to [ON], angle of view during motion picture recording is 
displayed.
•About zooming while recording motion pictures
–If the Extended Optical Zoom was used before pressing the motion picture button, settings will be 
canceled, and the recordable range will change drastically.
–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.
∫ 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.
AVCHD Progressive:
The [FHD/60p/ ]/[FHD/60p] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows motion pictures to be recorded 
at 1920k 1080/60p, the highest quality
¢ that complies with the AVCHD standard.
Recorded motion pictures can be save d and played back using this unit or 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
¢ This means the highest quality for this unit.
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 AVCHD Progressive and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)