Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs5 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20)Using the [REC] menu (Continued)
 Determined position for 
focus
  (1-area-focusing 
(High speed: Focuses 
faster than other 
settings))
 (1-area-focusing) (Spot-focusing) 1-area-focusing (High speed)/
1-area-focusing:
Focuses on AF area in centre 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 misinterprets a non-human subject as a face in the ‘Fac\
e Detection’ 
setting, switch to another setting.
 
●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 there is little shadow on the face
 • 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-coloured subject or 
background
 • Zoom is used
 
●When AF Tracking does not work, focus will be on ( 1-area-focusing) 
●Cannot set to  in the following cases. • [PANORAMA ASSIST], [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], or [HIGH 
DYNAMIC] Scene Modes.
 • [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], and [WARM] in [COLOR EFFECT]
 
●While recording motion pictures and the setting is other than ( Face Detection), focus 
will be on ( 1-area-focusing).
  [PRE AF]
Focus is continually aligned according to movement of subject even when \
shutter button 
is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption)
 
■Recording Mode:      
 
■Settings: 
Setting Effect
[OFF] Focus is not adjusted until the shutter button is pressed halfway.
[Q-AF]
(Quick AF) The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even w\
hen 
the shutter button is not pressed.
[C-AF]
(Continuous 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. 
●The function will turn [OFF] in the following cases.
In Scene Modes [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [NIGHT SCENERY], [STARRY SKY] or 
[FIREWORKS]
 
●[Q-AF] will not work while AF Tracking is operating.
  [METERING MODE]
You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting expo\
sure.
 
■Recording Mode:    
 
■Settings:
Brightness measurement position Conditions
 Multiple
Whole screen Normal usage (produces balanced 
pictures)
  Centre 
weighted Centre and surrounding area
Subject in centre
  SpotCentre 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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  [I.EXPOSURE]
Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colour\
s when there is 
significant contrast between background and subject.
 
■Recording Mode:           
 
■Settings:  [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
 
●[LOW], [STANDARD] and [HIGH] indicate the amount of correction.  
●If the setting is other than [OFF],  is displayed on the screen. 
●When [I.EXPOSURE] works, the colour of  changes. 
●Even if [SENSITIVITY] is set to [80] or [100], when [I.EXPOSURE] is acti\
vated, pictures 
may be taken at a higher sensitivity than the setting.
 
●Correction effects may not be achieved under certain conditions.
  [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take 
brighter pictures in dark locations.
 
■Recording Mode: 
 
■Settings: [AUTO]  [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 still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/25\
0], we 
recommend that still pictures are taken in bright locations ( flashes red when shutter 
button is half-pressed if still picture will be dark).
 
● displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO].
  [BURST]
Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of \
still pictures taken 
while shutter button is held down.
 
■Recording Mode:       
 
■Settings:
[BURST] settingSpeed No. of pictures∗
[OFF]No burst
(Burst)
2.3 pictures/sec. Fine: Max. 3 Standard: Max. 5∗
 When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures
 
●Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture.  
●Burst speed may be reduced if [SENSITIVITY] is set to high, or if shutte\
r speed is 
reduced in darker locations.
 
●When burst setting is used, flash is set to [FORCED FLASH OFF], and [AUT\
O 
BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], and [AUDIO REC.] settings are cancelled.
 
●When burst is performed with the built-in memory, writing will take some time. 
●Settings will be stored even if power is turned off. 
●Auto Review performed regardless of [AUTO REVIEW] setting. 
●Burst is not available in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-
SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], [HIGH 
DYNAMIC],and [PHOTO FRAME].
 
●Using the [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Mode allows a faster succession of stil\
l pictures 
to be taken. [FLASH BURST] is convenient to take continuous still pictur\
es using flash 
in dark places.
  [I.RESOLUTION]
Super resolution technology can be used to record still pictures with sh\
arper outlines and 
clearer resolution. Also, when [i.ZOOM] is set, the zoom ratio can be increased to about 
1.3 with almost no deterioration of picture quality.
 
■Recording Mode:    
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]/[i.ZOOM]
 
●About i.ZOOM ( →41) 
●The setting is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in  ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode) and  
([CLIPBOARD] Mode).
 
●The setting is fixed to [ON] in [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene \
Modes, 
[OFF] in [FLASH BURST] and [PIN HOLE] Scene Modes, and [i.ZOOM] in other\
 Scene 
Modes. 
						

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For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20)Using the [REC] menu (Continued)
  [I.EXPOSURE]
Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colour\
s when there is 
significant contrast between background and subject.
 
■Recording Mode:           
 
■Settings:  [OFF]/[LOW]/[STANDARD]/[HIGH]
 
●[LOW], [STANDARD] and [HIGH] indicate the amount of correction.  
●If the setting is other than [OFF],  is displayed on the screen. 
●When [I.EXPOSURE] works, the colour of  changes. 
●Even if [SENSITIVITY] is set to [80] or [100], when [I.EXPOSURE] is acti\
vated, pictures 
may be taken at a higher sensitivity than the setting.
 
●Correction effects may not be achieved under certain conditions.
  [MIN. SHTR SPEED]
Sets shutter speed to minimum. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take 
brighter pictures in dark locations.
 
■Recording Mode: 
 
■Settings: [AUTO]  [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 still pictures may become dark when using faster values such as [1/25\
0], we 
recommend that still pictures are taken in bright locations ( flashes red when shutter 
button is half-pressed if still picture will be dark).
 
● displayed on screen for settings other than [AUTO].
  [BURST]
Enables a rapid succession of still pictures to be taken. Succession of \
still pictures taken 
while shutter button is held down.
 
■Recording Mode:       
 
■Settings:
[BURST] settingSpeed No. of pictures∗
[OFF]No burst
(Burst)
2.3 pictures/sec. Fine: Max. 3 Standard: Max. 5∗
 When using self-timer: Fixed at 3 pictures
 
●Focus, exposure and White Balance are fixed in the first picture.  
●Burst speed may be reduced if [SENSITIVITY] is set to high, or if shutte\
r speed is 
reduced in darker locations.
 
●When burst setting is used, flash is set to [FORCED FLASH OFF], and [AUT\
O 
BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], and [AUDIO REC.] settings are cancelled.
 
●When burst is performed with the built-in memory, writing will take some time. 
●Settings will be stored even if power is turned off. 
●Auto Review performed regardless of [AUTO REVIEW] setting. 
●Burst is not available in the Scene Modes [TRANSFORM], [PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-
SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], [STARRY SKY], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], [HIGH 
DYNAMIC],and [PHOTO FRAME].
 
●Using the [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene Mode allows a faster succession of stil\
l pictures 
to be taken. [FLASH BURST] is convenient to take continuous still pictur\
es using flash 
in dark places.
  [I.RESOLUTION]
Super resolution technology can be used to record still pictures with sh\
arper outlines and 
clearer resolution. Also, when [i.ZOOM] is set, the zoom ratio can be increased to about 
1.3 with almost no deterioration of picture quality.
 
■Recording Mode:    
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]/[i.ZOOM]
 
●About i.ZOOM ( →41) 
●The setting is fixed to [i.ZOOM] in  ([INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode) and  
([CLIPBOARD] Mode).
 
●The setting is fixed to [ON] in [HIGH SENS.] and [HI-SPEED BURST] Scene \
Modes, 
[OFF] in [FLASH BURST] and [PIN HOLE] Scene Modes, and [i.ZOOM] in other\
 Scene 
Modes. 
						

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For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20)Using the [REC] menu (Continued)
  [PICT.ADJ.]
The elements that determine picture quality are set for each item and th\
e pictures you 
record are adjusted to your preferred picture quality. 
 
■Recording Mode:    
 
■Settings:
Settings content Settings and effect  –+
[CONTRAST] The difference in 
brightness and 
darkness in pictures  Smaller
Greater
[SHARPNESS] Outlines in pictures  Soft Sharp 
[SATURATION] Change of colour 
saturation  Subdued Vivid
[NOISE REDUCTION] Noise processing  Prioritize resolution Reduce noise 
 
●If you are concerned about noise when you record a dark scene, it is rec\
ommended 
to move [NOISE REDUCTION] to the plus side, or to adjust items other tha\
n [NOISE 
REDUCTION] to the minus side before recording.
  [STABILIZER]
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
 
■Recording Mode:      
 
■Settings:
Settings Effect
[OFF]Pictures deliberately taken with no jitter correction
[AUTO]The optimum image stabilizer is performed automatically based on the 
recording conditions.
[MODE 1]Constant correction
(Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)
[MODE 2]Correction when shutter button is pressed
(More effective than [MODE 1])
 
●Setting fixed to [MODE 2] 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 [MODE 1] during motion picture recording.
 [DIGITAL ZOOM]
Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details\
 (→43)
 
■Recording Mode:      
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]
 
●This is fixed to [ON] when [MACRO ZOOM] is set.
  [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.
 
■Recording Mode:  
■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 
little forward/backward movement.
 
●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes.
  [COLOR EFFECT]
Set colour effects.
 
■Recording Mode:             
 
■Settings:  [STANDARD]/[B/W]/[SEPIA]/[COOL] (more blue) /[WARM] (more red)/
[Happy] ( only) 
 
●In  ([INTELLIGENT AUTO]), only [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be set 
(these are set separately from other modes). 
						

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For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20)Using the [REC] menu (Continued)
  [PICT.ADJ.]
The elements that determine picture quality are set for each item and th\
e pictures you 
record are adjusted to your preferred picture quality. 
 
■Recording Mode:    
 
■Settings:
Settings content Settings and effect  –+
[CONTRAST] The difference in 
brightness and 
darkness in pictures  Smaller
Greater
[SHARPNESS] Outlines in pictures  Soft Sharp 
[SATURATION] Change of colour 
saturation  Subdued Vivid
[NOISE REDUCTION] Noise processing  Prioritize resolution Reduce noise 
 
●If you are concerned about noise when you record a dark scene, it is rec\
ommended 
to move [NOISE REDUCTION] to the plus side, or to adjust items other tha\
n [NOISE 
REDUCTION] to the minus side before recording.
  [STABILIZER]
Automatically detects and prevents jitter.
 
■Recording Mode:      
 
■Settings:
Settings Effect
[OFF]Pictures deliberately taken with no jitter correction
[AUTO]The optimum image stabilizer is performed automatically based on the 
recording conditions.
[MODE 1]Constant correction
(Monitor image stable, composition easy to determine)
[MODE 2]Correction when shutter button is pressed
(More effective than [MODE 1])
 
●Setting fixed to [MODE 2] 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 [MODE 1] during motion picture recording.
 [DIGITAL ZOOM]
Multiplies effect of Optical Zoom or Extra Optical Zoom by up to 4 times. For details\
 (→43)
 
■Recording Mode:      
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]
 
●This is fixed to [ON] when [MACRO ZOOM] is set.
  [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.
 
■Recording Mode:  
■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 
little forward/backward movement.
 
●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes.
  [COLOR EFFECT]
Set colour effects.
 
■Recording Mode:             
 
■Settings:  [STANDARD]/[B/W]/[SEPIA]/[COOL] (more blue) /[WARM] (more red)/
[Happy] ( only) 
 
●In  ([INTELLIGENT AUTO]), only [STANDARD], [Happy], [B/W] or [SEPIA] can be set 
(these are set separately from other modes). 
						

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For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20)Using the [REC] menu (Continued)
  [AUDIO REC.]
Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo 
recording.
 
■Recording Mode:      
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]  (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen))
 
●To cancel recording  → Press [MENU/SET]. 
●To play audio ( →115) 
●Recording is not possible in [BURST], [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], and the 
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], and [STARRY SKY] 
Scene Modes.
 
●[TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING], [LEVELING], and [ASPECT CONV.] cannot 
be used with still pictures with audio.
 
●Separate setting to [AUDIO REC.] in [CLIPBOARD] menu (→111). 
●Do not block microphone ( →9, 10) with fingers.
  [AF ASSIST LAMP]
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.
 
■Recording Mode:       
■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)
 
●When [CONTINUOUS AF] is set to [OFF], the AF Assist Lamp 
illuminates even when the motion picture button is pressed.
Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 
(Do not cover or look at lamp from close range)
 [RED-EYE REMOVAL]
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recor\
ding with flash 
red-eye reduction (  ).
 
■Recording Mode:      
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]
 
●Disabled when [AF MODE] is other than  (Face Detection). 
●Depending on the circumstances, it may not be possible to correct red ey\
e. 
●When the function setting is [ON], a  appears with the flash icon. ( →47)
 [CLOCK SET]
Set the Clock. Same function as that in [SETUP] menu (→22). 
						

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For [REC] menu setting procedures (→20)Using the [REC] menu (Continued)
  [AUDIO REC.]
Sounds can also be recorded with pictures. This is useful for conversation or memo 
recording.
 
■Recording Mode:      
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]  (Record approx. 5 seconds of sound ( displayed on screen))
 
●To cancel recording  → Press [MENU/SET]. 
●To play audio ( →115) 
●Recording is not possible in [BURST], [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], and the 
[PANORAMA ASSIST], [HI-SPEED BURST], [FLASH BURST], and [STARRY SKY] 
Scene Modes.
 
●[TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING], [LEVELING], and [ASPECT CONV.] cannot 
be used with still pictures with audio.
 
●Separate setting to [AUDIO REC.] in [CLIPBOARD] menu (→111). 
●Do not block microphone ( →9, 10) with fingers.
  [AF ASSIST LAMP]
Illuminates lamp when dark to facilitate focus alignment.
 
■Recording Mode:       
■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)
 
●When [CONTINUOUS AF] is set to [OFF], the AF Assist Lamp 
illuminates even when the motion picture button is pressed.
Lamp: Effective distance: 1.5 m (4.92 feet) 
(Do not cover or look at lamp from close range)
 [RED-EYE REMOVAL]
Automatically detects red-eye and corrects still picture data when recor\
ding with flash 
red-eye reduction (  ).
 
■Recording Mode:      
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON]
 
●Disabled when [AF MODE] is other than  (Face Detection). 
●Depending on the circumstances, it may not be possible to correct red ey\
e. 
●When the function setting is [ON], a  appears with the flash icon. ( →47)
 [CLOCK SET]
Set the Clock. Same function as that in [SETUP] menu (→22). 
						

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For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures (→20)Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu
 
■Settings:
[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] in [REC MODE]
Setting Resolution Bit rate∗1Aspect ratio
[GSH] 1280 x 720 17 Mbps 16:9
[GH] 1280 x 720 13 Mbps
[GL] 1280 x 720 9 Mbps
[AVCHD Lite] in [REC MODE]Setting Resolution Bit rate∗1Aspect 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]SettingResolution Frame rate∗2Aspect 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.
 
■Recording Mode:        
■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 
little forward/backward movement.
 
●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes.
  [WIND CUT]
Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a stro\
ng wind
 
■Recording Mode:       
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON] ( appears on the screen.)
 
●When [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the \
sound quality 
will differ from that of normal recordings.
 
●For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures ( →20) 
●‘Quick menu’ ( →112) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.
  [REC MODE]
Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.
 
■Recording Mode:        
 
■Settings:
Recording format Effect
  [AVCHD Lite(GPS 
REC)] ∗ These are AVCHD Lite motion pictures to which location name 
information from the start of recording has been added.
 [AVCHD Lite]
∗
This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs.
 [MOTION JPEG]This is a data format suitable for playback on computers that allows 
even small picture sizes to be recorded. Location name information 
from the start of recording can also be recorded.
∗   When the term “AVCHD Lite motion picture” is used in this manual, it means a motion p\
icture 
recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Lite].
 
●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]).
 
●Even when devices are compatible with motion pictures recorded with this\
 camera, the playback 
may have poor picture or sound quality, or playback may not be possible. Also, the recording 
information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
 
●AVCHD Lite motion pictures cannot be played back on devices not compatibl\
e with AVCHD (such as 
conventional DVD recorders). Also, motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] cannot be 
played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) compatible with AVCHD (Lite) recording that 
were sold in or before 2009.
 
●If positioning fails and location name information is not saved, the loc\
ation name information is not 
recorded.
 
●Because AVCHD Lite motion pictures do not conform to DCF and Exif, some informati\
on (such as 
picture number, White Balance, etc.) is not displayed during playback.
 
●Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 4’ ∗
 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in 
[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/[AVCHD Lite].
Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ ∗
 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in 
‘MOTION JPEG’.
∗  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.
 
●To play back AVCHD Lite motion pictures using a computer, please use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ 
software on the CD-ROM supplied.
  [REC QUALITY]
Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.
 
■Recording Mode:         
						

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For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures (→20)Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu
 
■Settings:
[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] in [REC MODE]
Setting Resolution Bit rate∗1Aspect ratio
[GSH] 1280 x 720 17 Mbps 16:9
[GH] 1280 x 720 13 Mbps
[GL] 1280 x 720 9 Mbps
[AVCHD Lite] in [REC MODE]Setting Resolution Bit rate∗1Aspect 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]SettingResolution Frame rate∗2Aspect 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.
 
■Recording Mode:        
■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 
little forward/backward movement.
 
●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes.
  [WIND CUT]
Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a stro\
ng wind
 
■Recording Mode:       
 
■Settings: [OFF]/[ON] ( appears on the screen.)
 
●When [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the \
sound quality 
will differ from that of normal recordings.
 
●For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures ( →20) 
●‘Quick menu’ ( →112) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.
  [REC MODE]
Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.
 
■Recording Mode:        
 
■Settings:
Recording format Effect
  [AVCHD Lite(GPS 
REC)] ∗ These are AVCHD Lite motion pictures to which location name 
information from the start of recording has been added.
 [AVCHD Lite]
∗
This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs.
 [MOTION JPEG]This is a data format suitable for playback on computers that allows 
even small picture sizes to be recorded. Location name information 
from the start of recording can also be recorded.
∗   When the term “AVCHD Lite motion picture” is used in this manual, it means a motion p\
icture 
recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Lite].
 
●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]).
 
●Even when devices are compatible with motion pictures recorded with this\
 camera, the playback 
may have poor picture or sound quality, or playback may not be possible. Also, the recording 
information may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
 
●AVCHD Lite motion pictures cannot be played back on devices not compatibl\
e with AVCHD (such as 
conventional DVD recorders). Also, motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] cannot be 
played back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) compatible with AVCHD (Lite) recording that 
were sold in or before 2009.
 
●If positioning fails and location name information is not saved, the loc\
ation name information is not 
recorded.
 
●Because AVCHD Lite motion pictures do not conform to DCF and Exif, some informati\
on (such as 
picture number, White Balance, etc.) is not displayed during playback.
 
●Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 4’ ∗
 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in 
[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/[AVCHD Lite].
Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’ ∗
 or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in 
‘MOTION JPEG’.
∗  The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.
 
●To play back AVCHD Lite motion pictures using a computer, please use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ 
software on the CD-ROM supplied.
  [REC QUALITY]
Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.
 
■Recording Mode:         
						

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Taking/viewing clipboard pictures 
[CLIPBOARD] Mode
Mode: 
Set to  
Set to  
Take a clipboard picture
Press halfway 
(press lightly to focus)Press fully 
(press the button all the  way to record)
Viewing clipboard pictures 
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
Set mode dial to  
●Can be viewed with same operations as with pictures taken in other modes\
 ( →44). 
(30-picture and calendar displays cannot be used.)
 
■To delete clipboard pictures     Press  in step  above. (→45)
 
■If built-in memory is full
Non-clipboard pictures can be deleted from the built-in memory by removi\
ng the card from the 
camera, setting the mode dial to a setting other than  ([CLIPBOARD] Mode), and pressing .
 
●Copy clipboard pictures onto memory cards in order to print ( →111). 
●Motion pictures cannot be recorded in [CLIPBOARD] Mode.  
●Playback Mode functions cannot be used. 
●[STABILIZER] setting made in [REC] menu will be reflected in Clipboard Mode\
. 
●Functions unavailable:[INTELLIGENT ISO], [FACE RECOG.], [PRE AF], [I.EXPOSURE], [MIN. SHTR SPEED], [BURST], 
[DIGITAL ZOOM], [COLOR EFFECT], [PICT.ADJ.], [AUTO BRACKET], [MULTI ASPECT], 
[WB ADJUST.], [LCD POWER SAVE], [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]:  • [SLEEP MODE]: [5 MIN.]
 • [METERING MODE]:  (Multiple)  • [I.RESOLUTION]: [i.ZOOM]
 
●Represents built-in memory used 
entirely for clipboard pictures (approx.)
Picture Size
2 M 1 M Pictures 26 40
Pictures 81 120
Useful for taking pictures of timetables and maps instead of taking memo\
s.
Regardless of presence of card, pictures will always be saved to the cli\
pboard folder of 
the built-in memory, so that they can be distinguished from normal pictures and viewed 
immediately.  Beware of copyrights, etc. (→6)
Taking clipboard pictures
Zoom Mark
Useful for enlarging and saving parts of maps, etc.
 
■To register zoom enlarged size and position 
  Enlarge with 
zoom lever and 
select position 
with ▲▼◄► Press • To change zoom and  position: Perform steps  
and 
 • To finish Zoom Mark setting:  Restore zoom to original 
(1 x) ratio
 Zoom Mark 
Displayed on registered pictures
 
■To view registered ratio and position:
  Display picture 
with   Turn to T side
(No need to manually 
enlarge or move)
Zoom lever
Immediately displayed at 
registered ratio and position
 • To cancel  Zoom Mark 
→ [CANCEL 
MARK] 
(below)
 
●When a picture with a Zoom Mark is deleted, both the original picture an\
d picture with 
Zoom Mark will be deleted.
 
●Picture can be deleted even while zoomed in.
 [CLIPBOARD] menu
A special menu is used in [CLIPBOARD] Mode. 
[REC ON CLIPBOARD] menu (REC/PLAY switch: 
  Mode dial: )
[PICTURE SIZE]
[2 M]  (Priority to picture quality) / [1 M]  (Priority to the number of pictures)
[AUDIO REC.] Record sound (5 seconds) simultaneously. [OFF] / [ON] 
[LCD MODE] [OFF] / [AUTO POWER LCD] / [POWER LCD] ( →23)
[CLOCK SET] (→22)
[PLAY ON CLIPBOARD] menu (REC/PLAY switch:   Mode dial: )
[CANCEL 
MARK] Select  marked clipboard picture with  ◄►. Cancel with [MENU/SET].
[COPY] Copy single pictures from clipboard to card. (Zoom Mark will not be cop\
ied.)
 Select clipboard picture with 
◄► and press [MENU/SET]. Select [YES] with ▲▼  and press [MENU/SET].
[LCD MODE] [OFF] / [POWER LCD] ( →23).
 
●Other items on the [SETUP] menu will reflect settings made in the [PROGR\
AM AE] 
Mode, etc.
Zoom lever
Shutter 
button