Panasonic Dmc Cm1 Owners Manual

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Recording flow
1Slide and release the camera selector switch to start up the camera. (P42)≥ Home screen  > [ ] also starts the camera.
2Set the desired Recording Mode.  (P51)
3Start recording.
Taking a Still picture  (P46)
1Press the shutter button halfway to focus.2Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
Recording Motion Picture  (P47)
1From the Recording screen >   [ ].
≥ Start recording motion pictures.
2Ta p   [ ] .
≥ Stop recording motion pictures.
Changing settings to suit the 
desired situation, and start 
recording
Adjusting the area to record
≥Using the zoom  ≠P79
Adjusting brightness or color shades
≥ Operating the control ring  ≠P84
Recording to suit conditions
≥ Taking Pictures using Burst Mode  ≠P97
≥ Using the Self-timer  ≠P100
4Ta p   [ (] to check recorded images.  (P124)≥ Releasing the camera selector switch after  sliding it, or pressing the shutter button returns to the Recording 
screen.
Record without missing a picture opportunityUsing the [4K Pre-Burst] app to record is recommended.  (P50)
Configuring your favorite operation environment to suit recordi ng styleConfigure this from the [Custom] menu. (P116)
Configuring the camera’s basic settings, such as changing the s ave 
destination of images
Configure this from the [Setup] menu. (P122) 
						

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Using camera functions
Slide and release the camera selector switch.≥Home screen  > [ ] also starts the camera.
∫To end the cameraReleasing the camera selector switch after sliding it, or using  the steps below returns to the Home screen.1Flick the right edge of the screen to the left.2Ta p   [] .  (P25)
From the Recording screen  > [ ].
Only the following menus can be set in an inward facing camera.
Launching the camera
≥The camera can also be started by flicking [ ] to the left on the Lock screen.
Switching the camera mode (outward facing camera/inward facing 
camera)
Menu Item
[Rec] [Drive Mode]
[Single]/[Self Timer]
[Picture Size] [HD]/[VGA]
[Motion Picture] [Rec Quality] [HD 30p]/[VGA  30p]
[Custom] [Silent Mode]
[ON]/[OFF]
[Guide Line] [9-split]/[8-split]/[OFF]
[Auto Review] [1 sec.]/[2 sec.]/[Hold]/[OFF]
[Touch Shutter Setting] [ON]/[OFF]
[Volume Button Setting] [Exposure]/[White Balance]/[OFF]
[Setup] All menu items can be set. (excluding [Preview Mode]/[Beep])  (P
 122) 
						

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Viewing Recording screens
From the Recording screen > [ ].
∫ About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the unit etc.
1Ta p   [ ] to display the tilt sensor.
2Check the tilt of the unit.
AHorizontal direction:
C

orrecting tilt to the left
B Vertical direction:
Co

rrecting downward tilt
≥ When the tilt of the unit is little, the indicator changes to g reen.
≥ W

hen recording with a vertical orientation, the display automat ic ally switches to a vertically orientated display.
Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen
≥With [Tilt sensor adjustment] in the [Setup] menu, you can adju st the ti lt of the horizon reference line when the 
unit is held in a horizontal orientation.  (P123)
≥ E
ven after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approxim ately ± 1°.
≥ Tilt sensor display may not be displayed correctly when this unit is in 
 motion. 
						

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The display on the screen shows the operation state of the unit.
Screen display
¢1 m: minute, s: second
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
Recording Mode  (P51)
Custom settings  (P62)
Storage location  (P122)
0500 Number of recordable 
pictures 
(P12)
Available recording 
time
¢ 1 (P12)
Histogram  (P120)
Camera Mode (outward 
facing camera/inward 
facing camera) switch 
(P42)
4K Pre-Burst  (P50)
Menu  (P91)
Photo Style  (P101)
‡ ‰   Œ Flash Mode (P81)
Recording quality  (P48)
Picture size/Aspect 
Ratio  (P103)
A› Quality (P105)
Drive Mode  (P96)
Metering Mode  (P109)
Focus Mode (P106 , 108)
AF/AE Lock  (P117, 121)
šØ AF Mode (P106)
Location Logging  (P122)
HDR  (P 111 )
Touch Settings  (P121)
Silent Mode  (P116)
Jitter alert (P46) 
						

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Control ring menu 
(P84)
Battery indication
Start/End recording 
motion picture (P47)
Picture taking  (P46)
App controls  (P25)
( Image playback  (P124)
Switch to High 
Brightness Mode (P122)
Switching display  (P43)
Quick menu  (P95)
Control ring operation 
(P84)
Program Shift  (P57)
2.8 Aperture value  (P46)
60 Shutter speed  (P46)
Exposure compensation 
value  (P86)
Brightness  (P56)
Manual Exposure 
Assistance (P61)
ISO sensitivity  (P87)
VÐîÑ White Balance 
(P88)
White Balance Fine 
Adjustment  (P90)
Color  (P56)
AF area  (P46) 
						

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Taking a Still picture
1Select the Recording Mode. (P51)
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
≥ Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(Flashes in red if the correct exposure is not achieved.)
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
≥ F

ocusing may take longer than usual in a dark environment.
3Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
Focus When the subject 
is fo cused When the subject 
is no t focused
Focus 
ind

ication C On
Blinks
AF area  D Green Red
Sound Beeps 2 times —
Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus≥Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects wit hout con trast
≥ When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects
≥ When it is dark or when jitter occurs
≥ When this unit is too close to the subject or when taking a pic ture of
  both distant and near subjects
Taking pictures with touch operations
1Hold your finger on [] and adjust the focus.
2Release your finger to take a picture.
≥ For details on the Touch function, refer to P121 .
Preventing jitterWhen you take pictures in the dark, the shutter speed slows dow n. The jitter alert [ ] may appear.
To prevent the unit from shakin g, hol d it firmly or use an object that keeps the unit still when taking pictures. 
						

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Recording Motion Picture
Applicable modes: 
Motion pictures can be recorded in the MP4 format.
Audio will be recorded in stereo.
1From the Recording screen > [ ].AAvailable recording time
B Elapsed recording time
≥ S
tart recording motion pictures.
≥ Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is 
po

ssible.
≥ The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while recording 
moti

on pictures.
≥ You can operate the zoom even when recording motion 
pi

ctures.
≥ When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone 
wi

th your fingers or other objects.
2Ta p   [ ].≥Stop recording motion pictures.
≥ Still picture recording is also possible during the motion pict ure 
r ecording by fully pressing the shutter button.  (P49)
≥ I
f you use the zoom before reco rding 
 a motion picture, the zoom factor will be maintained, but the zoom type 
may change.
≥ The focus is fixed at the position where the recording of the m otion p
 icture starts.
To adjust the focus while recording, tap [ ] to refocus.
≥ When recording motion pictures, the sounds of camera operations  s
 uch as the control ring or button operations 
may also be recorded.
≥ The available recording time displayed on the screen may not de crease re
 gularly.
≥ Recording motion pictures shorter than 1  second may not be possible.
≥ The [Sensitivity] will be set to [AUTO] (for motion pictures) w hen r
 ecording motion pictures. Also, the [ISO Limit 
Set] will not operate.
≥ It will be recorded in the following categories for certain Rec or
 ding Modes. A motion picture recording matching 
each Recording Mode will be performed for the ones not listed b elow.
Selected Recording Mode Recording Mode while recording motion picture
≥ Program AE Mode
≥ Aperture-Priority AE Mode
≥ Shutter-Priority AE Mode
≥ Manual Exposure Mode Normal motion picture
≥ [Clear Nightscape]/[Artistic Nightscape]/  
[Handheld Night Shot]/[Clear Night Portrait]   
(Scene Guide Mode) Low Light Mode 
						

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∫Configuring the recording quality
1From the Recording screen  > [ ] >   [Motion Picture]  > [Rec Qu ality].2Select the item.
∫About the [Motion Picture] menu
∫ About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures
Even when a compatible device is used, recorded motion pictures  may be played back with reduced picture and 
sound quality, or they may not be played back.
Also, recording information may not be displayed correctly. Use  this uni
 t to playback in such case.
∫Indication of the icon
≥Motion pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases.
– [Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations] (Scene Guide Mod e)
– [Miniature Effect]/[Star Filter] (Creative Control Mode)
Item SizeFrame rate Bit rate
[ ]([4K 15p]) 3840k2160 15p 50 Mbps
[ ]([FHD  30p]) 1920k1080 30p 20 Mbps
[ ]([HD 30p]) 1280k720 30p 10 Mbps
[ ]([VGA  30p]) 640k480 30p 4 Mbps
[ ]([1:1 30p]) 640k640 30p 4 Mbps
≥ [Photo Style], [Metering Mode], [i .Dynamic] and
  [i.Resolution] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion 
Picture] menu.
Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in o ther men
 u.
A Format
B Size
C Frame rate
≥ W

hat is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the
  quality becomes higher when the number gets 
bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is  an abbreviation for “Variable Bit Rate”, and the 
bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is change d automatically depending on the subject to record. 
Therefore, the recording time is shortened when a subject with  fast movement is recorded. 
						

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∫Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures
Applicable modes: 
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion pi ctur
 e. (Simultaneous recording)
During motion picture recording, press the shutter button 
fully to
  record a still picture.
≥ Tapping [ ] can also record still pictures. 
						

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Burst files are recorded 1.5 seconds before and after the moment that the shutter 
cl
icks, and your favorite frame can be selected and the still picture captured.
1From the Recording screen  > [   ].
≥ Home screen  > [ ] > [ ] also starts the app.
2Taking a Still picture.  (P46)≥ Still pictures before and after the shutter clicks are displaye d.
≥ Ta p   [ ] to capture the still picture from previously recorded 
burst files.
3Select frame to capture.≥ Pinch out/pinch in or double tap to zoom in/zoom out of a 
pi
cture.
4Ta p   [   ].
≥ Captured still pictures are stored in the “PRE-BURST” folder if  
[S tore in] is set to [Internal Storage].
When [Store in] is set to [microSD], the still pictures are sto red
  
in the “PRE-BURST[SD]” folder on the microSD card.
≥ The following settings can also be configured with [4K Pre-Burs t].
4K Pre-Burst
MenuItem
[RECORDING 
SETTI
 NGS] [Rec Quality]
[3840k2160 15fps]/[1920 k1080 30fps]
[Shutter Speed] [Auto]
[Manual]:
Operate the control ring to set the shutter 
speed.
 (P84)
[Bu

rst picture file] [Save]/[Do not save]
[SETUP] [Location Logging]/[Store in]/[Auto Backup]/[Auto OFF]/[Beep]/[
Sh
 utter]/[Note]/
[Reset]
≥ Burst files recorded with the [4K Pre-Burst] app cannot be play ed back w
 ith other apps.
They are also excluded from automatic backup.
≥ The settings when recording a burst file are updated to the posit
 ion information and save location settings of the 
captured picture.
≥ Striping or flickering may appear under lighting such as fluorescent l
 ighting and LED lighting fixtures, however 
this is characteristic of MOS sen sors which serve as the unit’s pickup sensor, and is not a malfunction.
Lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizonta
 l stripes.