Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs1 Operating Instructions

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See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu
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REC/PLAY switch: 
 QUALITY
Set quality of picture.
 MODE:        → REC menu    → REC menu
 Settings:  Fine (High quality, priority to picture quality)
        
 Standard (Standard quality, priority to the number of pictures)
 ASPECT RATIO
Aspect ratio of picture can be changed according to printing or playback\
 format.
 MODE:        → REC menu    → REC menu
 Settings:
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3
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16
Same as 4:3 TV or computer Same as normal film camera For playback on widescreen/ high definition TV
   Edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance.
    In  (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode),  (9.5M) and  (2M) may be selected by 
changing the ‘PICTURE SIZE’.
 INTELLIGENT ISO
Camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity and shutter speed according\
 to movement 
of subject to avoid blur. Higher ISO sensitivity reduces subject blur and jitter but can 
increase interference. Please select maximum ISO sensitivity according t\
o table below.
 MODE:    → REC menu
 Settings: OFF /  /  / 
Setting guide
Movement of subject SlowFast
ISO sensitivity Low High
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Interference Low High
 Slow-moving  subject Fast-moving  subject
ISO sensitivity 200
(Shutter speed 1/30) ISO sensitivity 800
(Shutter speed 1/125)
 Shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are displayed in the screen for a few \
seconds after 
recording.
 If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, o\
r selecting ‘NATURAL’ in the ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.77).
 Blurring may occur depending on brightness, and size, position, and spee\
d of movement of the subject (e.g. if subject is too small, is on edge of pi\
cture, or starts 
moving as soon as shutter button is pressed).
 Scope of flash recording (P.44)
 SENSITIVITY
Set ISO sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually.
We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations.
 MODE:  → REC menu
 Settings: AUTO / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
Setting guide
SENSITIVITY 801600
Location
(recommended) Bright 
(outdoors) Dark
Shutter speed Slow Fast
Interference Low High
 AUTO: Automatically set with range up to 400 (1000 when using flash) accordi\
ng to  brightness.
 Scope of flash recording (P.44) Cannot be set when ‘INTELLIGENT ISO’ is used ( is displayed) If interference becomes noticeable, we recommend reducing the setting, o\
r selecting ‘NATURAL’ in the ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.77). 
						

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See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu
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REC/PLAY switch: 
 WHITE BALANCE
Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatura\
l.
 MODE:        → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu     → REC menu
 Settings:   AWB (automatic) /  (outdoor, clear sky) /  (outdoor, cloudy sky) /  (outdoor, shade) /  (halogen lighting) /  (uses value set in ) /  (set manually)
  ‘AWB’ operational range: 10000K
9000K
8000K
7000K
6000K
5000K
4000K
3000K
2000K
1000K
Cloudy sky (rain)
Shade
TV screen
Incandescent lighting
Sunset/sunrise
Candlelight Sunlight
White fluorescent lighting Blue sky
 Image may appear red or blue if out of range. This function may also not work correctly 
even within range if there are many light 
sources present.
 We recommend setting to ‘AWB’ or ‘’ 
when under fluorescent lighting.
 White balance fine adjustment (excluding  ‘AWB’)
   White balance settings can be individually fine tuned 
if colors still do not appear as anticipated.
 
  Press ▲  several times until ‘WB ADJUST.’ is 
displayed.
 
   Adjust with ►  if reds are strong, adjust with ◄  if 
blues are strong.
 
  Press ‘MENU/SET’.
Changes to red (blue) when 
making fine adjustment
 •   Settings are remembered even if power is turned off.
 •   Settings remain applied when using flash.
 •   Even though the ‘AWB’ setting is fixed in ‘UNDERWATER’ scene mode, fine 
adjustments may still be made.
 •   Fine adjustments cannot be made when ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.77) is set to ‘B/W’, 
‘SEPIA’, ‘COOL’, or ‘WARM’.
  Setting white balance manually ()
   Select  and press ‘MENU/SET’.
   Point the camera towards a white object  (e.g. paper) and press ‘MENU/SET’.
 
  Press ‘MENU/SET’. White balance is set to .
 •  Making this setting will reset white balance fine 
adjustment.
Only takes image of white 
objects within frame (step )
MENU/SET
 FACE RECOG. 
Registering people that appear frequently in your pictures allows them t\
o be given priority 
when aligning focus, and allows all pictures featuring them to be viewed\
 collectively.
For details, please refer to P.65.
 AF MODE
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number\
 of subjects.
 MODE:        → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu    → REC menu
 Settings:  /  /  /  /  /  (: High-speed focus)
Taking front-on pictures of 
people
 Face detection Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and 
focus accordingly. (When METERING MODE (P.75) is set to 
‘Multiple’)AF area
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 
faces within the yellow AF area 
are also focused.
•  If ‘FACE RECOG.’ 
 is set to ‘ON’, when taking pictures 
with Face detection, priority is given to adjusting the focus and 
exposure of the faces of registered people. (P.65) 
Automatically locking the 
focus on a moving subject
 AF tracking Align the AF tracking frame with the subject, and then press 
▼.
AF tracking frame
When the subject is recognized, the AF 
tracking frame changes from white to 
yellow, and the subject is automatically 
kept in focus.
If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes.
•   To clear AF Lock, press ▼ . 
• Focus:   Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T)
Subject not in center of 
picture (AF area displayed 
after focuses completely 
aligned)
 11-area-focusing Automatically focuses on any of 11 points.AF area 
						

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See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu
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REC/PLAY switch: 
 WHITE BALANCE
Adjust coloring to suit light source if colors otherwise appear unnatura\
l.
 MODE:        → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu     → REC menu
 Settings:   AWB (automatic) /  (outdoor, clear sky) /  (outdoor, cloudy sky) /  (outdoor, shade) /  (halogen lighting) /  (uses value set in ) /  (set manually)
  ‘AWB’ operational range: 10000K
9000K
8000K
7000K
6000K
5000K
4000K
3000K
2000K
1000K
Cloudy sky (rain)
Shade
TV screen
Incandescent lighting
Sunset/sunrise
Candlelight Sunlight
White fluorescent lighting Blue sky
 Image may appear red or blue if out of range. This function may also not work correctly 
even within range if there are many light 
sources present.
 We recommend setting to ‘AWB’ or ‘’ 
when under fluorescent lighting.
 White balance fine adjustment (excluding  ‘AWB’)
   White balance settings can be individually fine tuned 
if colors still do not appear as anticipated.
 
  Press ▲  several times until ‘WB ADJUST.’ is 
displayed.
 
   Adjust with ►  if reds are strong, adjust with ◄  if 
blues are strong.
 
  Press ‘MENU/SET’.
Changes to red (blue) when 
making fine adjustment
 •   Settings are remembered even if power is turned off.
 •   Settings remain applied when using flash.
 •   Even though the ‘AWB’ setting is fixed in ‘UNDERWATER’ scene mode, fine 
adjustments may still be made.
 •   Fine adjustments cannot be made when ‘COLOR MODE’ (P.77) is set to ‘B/W’, 
‘SEPIA’, ‘COOL’, or ‘WARM’.
  Setting white balance manually ()
   Select  and press ‘MENU/SET’.
   Point the camera towards a white object  (e.g. paper) and press ‘MENU/SET’.
 
  Press ‘MENU/SET’. White balance is set to .
 •  Making this setting will reset white balance fine 
adjustment.
Only takes image of white 
objects within frame (step )
MENU/SET
 FACE RECOG. 
Registering people that appear frequently in your pictures allows them t\
o be given priority 
when aligning focus, and allows all pictures featuring them to be viewed\
 collectively.
For details, please refer to P.65.
 AF MODE
Method of aligning focus can be changed according to position and number\
 of subjects.
 MODE:        → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu    → REC menu
 Settings:  /  /  /  /  /  (: High-speed focus)
Taking front-on pictures of 
people
 Face detection Recognizes faces (up to 15 people) and adjusts exposure and 
focus accordingly. (When METERING MODE (P.75) is set to 
‘Multiple’)AF area
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 
faces within the yellow AF area 
are also focused.
•  If ‘FACE RECOG.’ 
 is set to ‘ON’, when taking pictures 
with Face detection, priority is given to adjusting the focus and 
exposure of the faces of registered people. (P.65) 
Automatically locking the 
focus on a moving subject
 AF tracking Align the AF tracking frame with the subject, and then press 
▼.
AF tracking frame
When the subject is recognized, the AF 
tracking frame changes from white to 
yellow, and the subject is automatically 
kept in focus.
If AF Lock fails, a red frame flashes.
•   To clear AF Lock, press ▼ . 
• Focus:   Max. W: 3 cm (0.10 feet) and above
Max. T :  1 m (3.28 feet) and above
(2 m (6.57 feet) and above unless max.T)
Subject not in center of 
picture (AF area displayed 
after focuses completely 
aligned)
 11-area-focusing Automatically focuses on any of 11 points.AF area 
						

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REC/PLAY switch: 
Determined position for 
focus
  1-area-focusing (High speed)
 1-area-focusing Spot-focusing 1-area-focusing (High speed)/
1-area-focusing:
Focuses on AF area in center of 
picture. (Recommended when 
focus is difficult to align) 
Spot-focusing:
Focuses on smaller, 
limited area.AF area
Spot AF  area
 When  using , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned. AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using digital zoom or m\
acro zoom, 
etc.
 Use  or  if focus is difficult to align with . Cannot set to ‘Face detection’ in the following cases:
   ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘FOOD’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘FIREWORKS’, 
‘AERIAL PHOTO’, ‘UNDERWATER’ scene modes
 If the camera detects subjects other than a person as the face even thou\
gh ‘Face 
detection’ is set, switch the AF mode setting to any other modes.
 The face detection function may fail to work under the following conditi\
ons. (AF mode setting is switched to )
•   When the face is not facing the camera 
or the face is at an angle
•   When the facial features are hidden 
behind sunglasses, etc.
•  
When the face is extremely bright or dark•  When the face appears small on the screen
•   When there is rapid movement
•   When the camera is shaking
•   When the subject is other than a human 
being such as pets
•   When digital zoom is used
 In AF tracking, the AF lock can fail, lose the subject, or track another subject or 
following conditions.
•   The subject is too small
•   There is rapid movement
•  The camera is shaking
•  The location is too bright or dark •  
A similarly-colored subject or 
background
•  Zoom is used
 Cannot set to  (AF tracking) in the following cases.
•   ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘PIN HOLE’, ‘FILM GRAIN’, or ‘\
PANORAMA ASSIST’ 
scene modes.
•  ‘B/W’, ‘SEPIA’, ‘COOL’, and ‘WARM’ in COLOR MODE
 Can be set to ‘Face Detection’ and ‘1-area-focusing’ for motion picture recording. 
 PRE AF
Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject even when \
shutter button 
is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)
 MODE:        → REC menu    → REC menu
 Settings: 
Setting Effect
OFF Focus is not adjusted until the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Q.AF The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even w\
hen the 
shutter button is not pressed.
C.AF The focus is adjusted continuously based on subject movement, even when \
the 
shutter button is not pressed.
 Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to\
 max. T, or 
if suddenly moving closer to subject.
 Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align. When  using , , or  in AF MODE, focus will be aligned quickly when shutter 
button is pressed halfway.
 METERING MODE
You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting expo\
sure.
 MODE:    → REC menu
 Settings:
Brightness measurement position Conditions
 Multiple
Whole screen Normal usage (produces balanced 
pictures)
  Center 
weighted Center and surrounding area
Subject in center
  SpotCenter and close surrounding area
Spot metering 
target Great difference between 
brightness of subject and 
background
(e.g. person in spotlight on stage, 
backlighting) 
						

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See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu
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REC/PLAY switch: 
Determined position for 
focus
  1-area-focusing (High speed)
 1-area-focusing Spot-focusing 1-area-focusing (High speed)/
1-area-focusing:
Focuses on AF area in center of 
picture. (Recommended when 
focus is difficult to align) 
Spot-focusing:
Focuses on smaller, 
limited area.AF area
Spot AF  area
 When  using , picture may freeze momentarily before focus is aligned. AF area becomes larger in dark locations or when using digital zoom or m\
acro zoom, 
etc.
 Use  or  if focus is difficult to align with . Cannot set to ‘Face detection’ in the following cases:
   ‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘FOOD’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘FIREWORKS’, 
‘AERIAL PHOTO’, ‘UNDERWATER’ scene modes
 If the camera detects subjects other than a person as the face even thou\
gh ‘Face 
detection’ is set, switch the AF mode setting to any other modes.
 The face detection function may fail to work under the following conditi\
ons. (AF mode setting is switched to )
•   When the face is not facing the camera 
or the face is at an angle
•   When the facial features are hidden 
behind sunglasses, etc.
•  
When the face is extremely bright or dark•  When the face appears small on the screen
•   When there is rapid movement
•   When the camera is shaking
•   When the subject is other than a human 
being such as pets
•   When digital zoom is used
 In AF tracking, the AF lock can fail, lose the subject, or track another subject or 
following conditions.
•   The subject is too small
•   There is rapid movement
•  The camera is shaking
•  The location is too bright or dark •  
A similarly-colored subject or 
background
•  Zoom is used
 Cannot set to  (AF tracking) in the following cases.
•   ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘PIN HOLE’, ‘FILM GRAIN’, or ‘\
PANORAMA ASSIST’ 
scene modes.
•  ‘B/W’, ‘SEPIA’, ‘COOL’, and ‘WARM’ in COLOR MODE
 Can be set to ‘Face Detection’ and ‘1-area-focusing’ for motion picture recording. 
 PRE AF
Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject even when \
shutter button 
is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)
 MODE:        → REC menu    → REC menu
 Settings: 
Setting Effect
OFF Focus is not adjusted until the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Q.AF The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even w\
hen the 
shutter button is not pressed.
C.AF The focus is adjusted continuously based on subject movement, even when \
the 
shutter button is not pressed.
 Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly changed from max. W to\
 max. T, or 
if suddenly moving closer to subject.
 Press shutter button halfway if focus is difficult to align. When  using , , or  in AF MODE, focus will be aligned quickly when shutter 
button is pressed halfway.
 METERING MODE
You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting expo\
sure.
 MODE:    → REC menu
 Settings:
Brightness measurement position Conditions
 Multiple
Whole screen Normal usage (produces balanced 
pictures)
  Center 
weighted Center and surrounding area
Subject in center
  SpotCenter and close surrounding area
Spot metering 
target Great difference between 
brightness of subject and 
background
(e.g. person in spotlight on stage, 
backlighting) 
						

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REC/PLAY switch: 
 I.EXPOSURE
Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors\
 when there is 
significant contrast between background and subject.
 MODE:     → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu  → REC menu
 Settings:  OFF/ON (  displayed on screen)
 Even if ‘SENSITIVITY’ is set to ‘80’ or ‘100’, when I.EXPOSURE is activated, images may be taken at a higher sensitivity than the setting.
 Correction effects may not be achieved under certain conditions.
 BURST
Enables a rapid succession of photographs to be taken. Succession of pho\
tographs taken 
while shutter button is held down.
 MODE:         → REC menu     → REC menu
 Settings:
BURST setting SpeedNo. of pictures 1
OFFNo burst
(Burst)2.3 pictures/sec. ()
2.5 pictures/sec. () Fine: Max. 3 Standard: Max. 5
 (Free)Approx. 1.8 pictures/sec 2 ()Approx. 2.0 pictures/sec 2 () Until card/built-in memory is full
1 :  When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures2 :  Becomes progressively slower.
 (Delayed timing depends on card type, PICTURE SIZE, and QUALITY.) Focus is fixed from first picture. When is selected, the exposure and white balance are fixed to the settings fo\
r the first picture. When  is selected, exposure and white balance is adjusted for each picture. Burst speed may be reduced if SENSITIVITY is set to high, or if shutter speed is 
reduced in darker locations.
 When burst setting is used, flash is set to ‘FORCED FLASH OFF’, an\
d AUTO BRACKET, MULTI ASPECT , and AUDIO REC. settings are canceled. Settings will be stored even if power is turned off. When  using  while following a moving subject in locations with major differences in 
brightness, optimal exposure may not be achieved.
 Auto review performed regardless of AUTO REVIEW setting. Cannot set to BURST in TRANSFORM, PANORAMA ASSIST, HI-SPEED BURST,  FLASH BURST, STARRY SKY, PIN HOLE, and FILM GRAIN scene modes. 
 Using the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene mode allows a faster succession of photographs to be taken. 
FLASH BURST is convenient to take continuous still pictures using flash in dark pla\
ces. (P.56)
 DIGITAL ZOOM
Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P.39 for details)
 MODE:        → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu     → REC menu
 Settings:  OFF/ON
 This is fixed at ‘ON’ when MACRO ZOOM is set.
 COLOR MODE
Set color effects.
 MODE:      → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu    → REC menu
 Settings:    STANDARD / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / B/W / SEPIA / COOL (more blue) / WARM (more red)
 If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to ‘NATURAL’. In  (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode), ‘STANDARD’, ‘B/W’, and ‘SEPIA’ only can be set.  ‘NATURAL’ and ‘VIVID’ cannot be set for motion picture recording.
 STABILIZER
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
 MODE:        → REC menu    → REC menu
 Settings:
Settings Effect
OFFPictures deliberately taken with no jitter correction
AUTOThe optimum image stabilizer is performed automatically based on the rec\
ording 
conditions.
MODE1Constant correction
(Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)
MODE2Correction at moment shutter button is pressed
(More effective than MODE1)
 Setting fixed to ‘MODE2’ in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ and ‘OFF’ in ‘STARRY SKY’ scene 
modes.
 Cases where optical image stabilizer may be ineffective:
  Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (including digital zoom range), fast-moving objects,\
 indoors  or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)
 This is fixed at ‘MODE1’ during motion picture recording. 
						

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REC/PLAY switch: 
 I.EXPOSURE
Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors\
 when there is 
significant contrast between background and subject.
 MODE:     → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu  → REC menu
 Settings:  OFF/ON (  displayed on screen)
 Even if ‘SENSITIVITY’ is set to ‘80’ or ‘100’, when I.EXPOSURE is activated, images may be taken at a higher sensitivity than the setting.
 Correction effects may not be achieved under certain conditions.
 BURST
Enables a rapid succession of photographs to be taken. Succession of pho\
tographs taken 
while shutter button is held down.
 MODE:         → REC menu     → REC menu
 Settings:
BURST setting SpeedNo. of pictures 1
OFFNo burst
(Burst)2.3 pictures/sec. ()
2.5 pictures/sec. () Fine: Max. 3 Standard: Max. 5
 (Free)Approx. 1.8 pictures/sec 2 ()Approx. 2.0 pictures/sec 2 () Until card/built-in memory is full
1 :  When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures2 :  Becomes progressively slower.
 (Delayed timing depends on card type, PICTURE SIZE, and QUALITY.) Focus is fixed from first picture. When is selected, the exposure and white balance are fixed to the settings fo\
r the first picture. When  is selected, exposure and white balance is adjusted for each picture. Burst speed may be reduced if SENSITIVITY is set to high, or if shutter speed is 
reduced in darker locations.
 When burst setting is used, flash is set to ‘FORCED FLASH OFF’, an\
d AUTO BRACKET, MULTI ASPECT , and AUDIO REC. settings are canceled. Settings will be stored even if power is turned off. When  using  while following a moving subject in locations with major differences in 
brightness, optimal exposure may not be achieved.
 Auto review performed regardless of AUTO REVIEW setting. Cannot set to BURST in TRANSFORM, PANORAMA ASSIST, HI-SPEED BURST,  FLASH BURST, STARRY SKY, PIN HOLE, and FILM GRAIN scene modes. 
 Using the ‘HI-SPEED BURST’ scene mode allows a faster succession of photographs to be taken. 
FLASH BURST is convenient to take continuous still pictures using flash in dark pla\
ces. (P.56)
 DIGITAL ZOOM
Multiplies effect of optical zoom or extended optical zoom by up to 4 times. (See P.39 for details)
 MODE:        → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu     → REC menu
 Settings:  OFF/ON
 This is fixed at ‘ON’ when MACRO ZOOM is set.
 COLOR MODE
Set color effects.
 MODE:      → REC/MOTION PICTURE menu    → REC menu
 Settings:    STANDARD / NATURAL (soft) / VIVID (sharp) / B/W / SEPIA / COOL (more blue) / WARM (more red)
 If interference is noticeable in dark locations: Set to ‘NATURAL’. In  (INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode), ‘STANDARD’, ‘B/W’, and ‘SEPIA’ only can be set.  ‘NATURAL’ and ‘VIVID’ cannot be set for motion picture recording.
 STABILIZER
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
 MODE:        → REC menu    → REC menu
 Settings:
Settings Effect
OFFPictures deliberately taken with no jitter correction
AUTOThe optimum image stabilizer is performed automatically based on the rec\
ording 
conditions.
MODE1Constant correction
(Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)
MODE2Correction at moment shutter button is pressed
(More effective than MODE1)
 Setting fixed to ‘MODE2’ in ‘SELF PORTRAIT’ and ‘OFF’ in ‘STARRY SKY’ scene 
modes.
 Cases where optical image stabilizer may be ineffective:
  Heavy jitter, high zoom ratio (including digital zoom range), fast-moving objects,\
 indoors  or in dark locations (due to low shutter speed)
 This is fixed at ‘MODE1’ during motion picture recording. 
						

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REC/PLAY switch: 
REC MODE is not available in the DMC-ZS1.
 CLOCK SET
Set the clock. Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.17).
 REC MODE 
Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.
 MODE:      → MOTION PICTURE menu
 Settings:
Recording formatEffect
 AVCHD Lite  
This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. 
This format enables an extended recording time in high-resolution 
compared to motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG at the 
same picture size.
 MOTION JPEG
This is a data format suitable for playback on computers that 
allows even small picture sizes to be recorded. The data format is 
useful when there is little space left on a memory card or when the 
motion picture file will be attached to an e-mail from a computer.
 The ‘REC QUALITY’ options vary based on the setting.  If a card is not loaded in the camera, the motion picture is automatical\
ly recorded in 
‘MOTION JPEG’ (REC QUALITY: QVGA).
  Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ can be played back in AVCHD-compliant 
equipment only. Playback is not possible in equipment that does not support the 
AVCHD standard (such as conventional DVD recorders), and so check the c\
ompatibility 
in your equipment’s operation manual.
Please confirm the detailed information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
  Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be played back on non-
AVCHD-compatible devices (standard DVD players, etc).
  In some cases, motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘MOTION JPEG’ may have 
poor image quality or sound quality during playback or may not be able t\
o be played back 
even when using equipment supporting these standards. The recording information also may 
not be displayed correctly. If this happens, play the motion pictures back using the camera.
  Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ are not compliant with DCF and Exif, and so some 
information (such as the picture number and white balance) are not dis\
played during playback.
 Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion 
pictures.
 
 The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing. Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of \
at least 10 MB/s  is recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘W V GA’, or ‘VGA’.
 Motion pictures cannot be recorded to MultiMediaCards. To play back motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format using a computer, please use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM supplied.
 MIN. SHTR SPEED
Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take 
brighter pictures in dark locations.
 MODE:  → REC menu
 Settings: 1/250  1/125  1/60  1/30  1/15  1/8  1/4  1/2  1
 Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of j\
itter, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
 As pictures may become dark when using faster values such as ‘1/250’\
, we recommend that pictures are taken in bright locations ( flashes red when shutter button is half-
pressed if picture will be dark).
  displayed on screen for settings other than ‘1/8’. Cannot be set when INTELLIGENT ISO is used. (P.70)
 AUDIO REC.
Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo recording.
 MODE:        → REC menu    → REC menu
 Settings:  OFF/ON (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen))
 To cancel recording  → Press ‘MENU/SET’. To play audio → (P.84) Recording is not possible in BURST, AUTO BRACKET, MULTI ASPECT , and the 
‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’ 
scene modes.
 TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING, LEVELING, and ASPECT CONV.  cannot be 
used with pictures with audio.
 Separate setting to AUDIO REC. in CLIPBOARD menu (P.82).  Do not block microphone (P.12) with fingers.
 AF ASSIST LAMP
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.
 MODE:        → REC menu
    → REC menu
 Settings: OFF:    Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, 
etc.)
ON:    Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter 
button ( and larger AF area displayed)
Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.93 feet) (Do not cover or look at lamp fro\
m close range) 
						

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See P.18 for menu setting procedure.Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu
(Continued)
REC/PLAY switch: 
REC MODE is not available in the DMC-ZS1.
 CLOCK SET
Set the clock. Same function as that in SETUP menu (P.17).
 REC MODE 
Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.
 MODE:      → MOTION PICTURE menu
 Settings:
Recording formatEffect
 AVCHD Lite  
This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. 
This format enables an extended recording time in high-resolution 
compared to motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG at the 
same picture size.
 MOTION JPEG
This is a data format suitable for playback on computers that 
allows even small picture sizes to be recorded. The data format is 
useful when there is little space left on a memory card or when the 
motion picture file will be attached to an e-mail from a computer.
 The ‘REC QUALITY’ options vary based on the setting.  If a card is not loaded in the camera, the motion picture is automatical\
ly recorded in 
‘MOTION JPEG’ (REC QUALITY: QVGA).
  Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ can be played back in AVCHD-compliant 
equipment only. Playback is not possible in equipment that does not support the 
AVCHD standard (such as conventional DVD recorders), and so check the c\
ompatibility 
in your equipment’s operation manual.
Please confirm the detailed information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This Site is English only.)
  Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format cannot be played back on non-
AVCHD-compatible devices (standard DVD players, etc).
  In some cases, motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ and ‘MOTION JPEG’ may have 
poor image quality or sound quality during playback or may not be able t\
o be played back 
even when using equipment supporting these standards. The recording information also may 
not be displayed correctly. If this happens, play the motion pictures back using the camera.
  Motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ are not compliant with DCF and Exif, and so some 
information (such as the picture number and white balance) are not dis\
played during playback.
 Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ or above is recommended for recording motion 
pictures.
 
 The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing. Using a high-speed card with a specified speed (e.g. on packaging) of \
at least 10 MB/s  is recommended when ‘REC QUALITY’ is set to ‘HD’, ‘W V GA’, or ‘VGA’.
 Motion pictures cannot be recorded to MultiMediaCards. To play back motion pictures recorded in ‘AVCHD Lite’ format using a computer, please use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM supplied.
 MIN. SHTR SPEED
Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take 
brighter pictures in dark locations.
 MODE:  → REC menu
 Settings: 1/250  1/125  1/60  1/30  1/15  1/8  1/4  1/2  1
 Slower shutter speeds allow for brighter pictures but increase risk of j\
itter, so we recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
 As pictures may become dark when using faster values such as ‘1/250’\
, we recommend that pictures are taken in bright locations ( flashes red when shutter button is half-
pressed if picture will be dark).
  displayed on screen for settings other than ‘1/8’. Cannot be set when INTELLIGENT ISO is used. (P.70)
 AUDIO REC.
Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo recording.
 MODE:        → REC menu    → REC menu
 Settings:  OFF/ON (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen))
 To cancel recording  → Press ‘MENU/SET’. To play audio → (P.84) Recording is not possible in BURST, AUTO BRACKET, MULTI ASPECT , and the 
‘PANORAMA ASSIST’, ‘STARRY SKY’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’ 
scene modes.
 TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING, LEVELING, and ASPECT CONV.  cannot be 
used with pictures with audio.
 Separate setting to AUDIO REC. in CLIPBOARD menu (P.82).  Do not block microphone (P.12) with fingers.
 AF ASSIST LAMP
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.
 MODE:        → REC menu
    → REC menu
 Settings: OFF:    Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in dark, 
etc.)
ON:    Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter 
button ( and larger AF area displayed)
Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.93 feet) (Do not cover or look at lamp fro\
m close range) 
						

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Using REC/MOTION PICTURE menu
(Continued)
REC/PLAY switch:  See P.18 for menu setting procedure.
Taking/viewing clipboard pictures 
‘CLIPBOARD Mode’
Mode: 
 REC QUALITY
Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.
 MODE:         → MOTION PICTURE menu  → REC menu
 Settings:
  ‘AVCHD Lite’ in REC MODE Setting Resolution Bit rate1Aspect ratio
SH 1280 x 720 17 Mbps 16:9
H 1280 x 720 13 Mbps
L 1280 x 720 9 Mbps
  ‘MOTION JPEG’ in REC MODE  / Setting Resolution Frame rate2Aspect ratio
HD 1280 x 720 30 fps
16:9
WVGA 848 x 480 30 fps
VGA 640 x 480 30 fps
4:3
QVGA 320 x 240 30 fps
1  The bit rate is the amount of data per unit time. A higher value translates into a higher image 
quality. This camera uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recording system and the available recording 
time is shorter when recording a subject with rapid movements.
2 The frame rate is the number of frames per second. ‘WVGA’ cannot be set in INTELLIGENT AUTO Mode.   ‘QVGA’ only can be recorded to the built-in memory.
 CONTINUOUS AF
Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture r\
ecording, or fix the 
focus position at the start of recording.
 MODE:        → MOTION PICTURE menu   → REC menu 
 Settings: ON:     Adjust focus according to movement of subject during motion 
picture recording. ( appears on the screen.)OFF:  Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording.
         Use this setting to keep the same focus position for subjects with littl\
e 
forward/backward movement.
 WIND CUT 
Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a stro\
ng wind
 MODE:     → MOTION PICTURE menu
 Settings: OFF/ON (  appears on the screen.)
 When WIND CUT is set to ‘ON’, lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound qua\
lity will differ from that of normal recordings.
Set to  
Set to  (CLIPBOARD Mode) 
 
Take a clipboard picture
Press halfway (align focus) Press fully
(take picture)
Viewing clipboard pictures 
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
Set mode dial to  (CLIPBOARD Mode)  Can be viewed with same operations as with pictures taken in other modes\
 (P.40). 
(30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used.)
 To delete clipboard pictures  Press  (delete) in step   above. (P.41)
 If built-in memory is full 
  Non-clipboard pictures can be deleted from the built-in memory by removi\
ng card from camera, 
setting mode dial to a setting other than  (CLIPBOARD Mode), and pressing  (delete).
 Copy clipboard pictures onto memory cards in order to print (next page)\
. Playback mode functions cannot be used.  ‘STABILIZER’ setting made in REC menu will be reflected in Clipboard Mode. Functions  unavailable:
  INTELLIGENT ISO, I.EXPOSURE, FACE RECOG , MIN. SHTR SPEED
BURST, DIGITAL ZOOM, AUTO BRACKET, MULTI ASPECT , WB ADJUST., 
PRE AF, COLOR MODE, AUTO LCD OFF, HISTOGRAM
 The settings for the following functions are fixed.
•  QUALITY:  (Standard) •  
ASPECT RATIO:   •  
SENSITIVITY: AUTO
•  WHITE BALANCE: AWB •  AF MODE:  (1-area-focusing)
•   AF ASSIST LAMP: ON
•  GUIDE LINE: •  POWER SAVE: 5MIN.
• METERING MODE:  (Multiple)
 Represents built-in memory used  entirely for clipboard pictures 
(approx.)
Picture size 2 M 1 M Pictures 84 124
Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memo\
s.
Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to clipboa\
rd folder of 
built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed 
immediately. Beware of copyrights, etc. (P.2)
Taking clipboard pictures
WIND CUT is not available in the DMC-ZS1.