Panasonic Lumix Dc-gh5 Operating Instructions

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Applicable modes: 
Select the shutter to be used for taking pictures.
Settings: [AUTO]/[MSHTR]/[EFC]/[ESHTR]
¢1 This setting is available only in Manual Exposure Mode.
¢ 2 Up to an ISO sensitivity of [ISO3200]. When the setting is hig her than [ISO3200], the shutter 
speed will be faster than 1 second.
• Compared to Mechanical Shutter Mode, Electronic Front Curtain  Mode produces less 
shutter-induced shake, so it can minimize the influence of shut ter vibration.
• Electronic Shutter Mode allows you to take pictures without ca using shutter vibration.
Applicable modes: 
Select the luminance range to match the use of video.
Settings: [0-255]/[16-235]/[16-255]
• If you set [Rec Quality] to a 10bit motion picture setting, the available options change to 
[0-1023], [64-940], and [64-1023].
• This function works only for motion pictures. Still pictures ( including those you take during 
motion picture recording) will be taken with [0-255].
[Shutter Type]
>  [Rec] > [Shutter Type]
Mechanical shutterElectronic Front 
CurtainElectronic Shutter
Description The camera starts and 
ends an exposure with 
the mechanical shutter. The camera starts an 
exposure electronically, 
and ends it with the 
mechanical shutter. The camera starts and 
ends an exposure 
electronically.
Flash
±± —
Shutter Speed 
(Sec.) B (Bulb)¢
1/
60 to 1/8000th B (Bulb)¢
1/
60 to 1/2000th 1¢
2 to 1/16000th
Shutter sound Mechanical shutter 
sound Mechanical shutter 
sound Electronic shutter sound
[Luminance Level]
>  [Motion Picture]  > [Luminance Level]
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Indicates parts that may become white saturated through overexposure in a zebra pattern.
Select [SET] to set the brightness to be processed as a zebra pattern.
• You can select a brightness value between [50%] and [105%]. In [Zebra 2], you can select 
[OFF]. If you select [100%] or [105%], only the areas that are  already white saturated are 
displayed in a zebra pattern. The smaller the value is, the wid er the brightness range to be 
processed as a zebra pattern will be.
• If there are any white saturated areas, we recommend compensat ing the exposure towards 
negative (P38) referring to th e histogram and then taking the p icture.
• Displayed zebra patterns will not be recorded.
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on  to cancel [Sleep Mode], [Sleep 
Mode(Wi-Fi)] and [Power Save LVF Shooting].
• To turn the monitor/viewfinder on again, press any button.
[Zebra Pattern]
>  [Custom] >   [Monitor / Display]  > [Zebra Pattern]
[ZEBRA1][ZEBRA2]
[Economy]
> [Setup]  > [Economy]
[Sleep Mode] The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has not been used for 
the time selected on the setting.
[Sleep 
Mode(Wi-Fi)] The camera is automatically turned off if it is not connected t
o a Wi-Fi 
network and has not been used for 15 minutes (approx.).
[Auto LVF/
Monitor Off] The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the camer
a has not 
been used for the time selected on the setting.
[Power Save LVF 
Shooting] If you enable the automatic viewfinder/monitor switching functi
on (P24) 
and display the On-monitor recording information screen (P25) on the 
monitor, the camera is automatically turned off when the camera  has not 
been used for the time selected on the setting.
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You can change the system frequency of the motion pictures you record and play back.
• After changing the setting, turn the camera off and on.
• By default, the system frequency is set to the broadcasting system of your purchase region.
• When [System Frequency] is set to a broadcasting system differ ent from that of your 
region, images may not be played back correctly on the TV.
• If you are not familiar with broadcasting systems or will not  be creating any motion 
pictures for films, we recommend that you use the default setti ng.
• If you changed the setting but are not sure about the system f requency for the broadcasting 
system of your region, perform [Reset] in the [Setup] menu.
∫ Once you change the system frequency
After changing the [System Frequency] setting, motion pictures  may not be recorded or 
played back if you continue to use the card that was inserted i n the camera. We 
recommend that you replace the card with another one and format  (P16) it on the camera.
• If you continue to use the card that was inserted in the camera before you changed the setting, 
the camera will operate as follows:
Set the folder and file name patterns in which images are to be  saved.
[System Frequency]
> [Setup]  > [System Frequency]
[59.94Hz (NTSC)] For regions where the TV broadcasting system is NTSC
[50.00Hz (PAL)]For regions where the TV broadcasting system is PAL
[24.00Hz (CINEMA)] This system frequency is for creating films
[Rec Format]RecordingPlayback
[AVCHD]Recording is not possible
You cannot play back motion 
pictures recorded before you 
changed the setting.
[MP4]/[MP4 (LPCM)]/
[MOV]Recording is possible
[Folder / File settings]
Folder nameFile name
1 Folder number (3-digits, 100–999) 1
Color space ([P]: sRGB, [ _ ]: AdobeRGB)
2 5-digit user-defined segment 2
3-digit user-defined segment
3 File number (4-digits, 0001–9999)
4 File extension
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¢When [Double Slot Function] is set to [Allocation Rec], [Select Folder (SD1)] and [Select 
Folder (SD2)] are displayed.
• Each folder can store up to 999 files. If the number exceeds 9 99 files, a new folder with an 
incremented folder number will be created automatically.
Set the way recording to the card slots 1 and 2 is performed.
Notes on the Relay Rec. function
• In the following cases, recording cannot be relayed to the oth er card:
– When using [Loop Recording(4K PHOTO)] for [6K/4K Burst(S/S)] r ecording.
– When recording a motion picture in [AVCHD] format
– When using [Loop Recording (video) ] for motion picture recording.
>[Setup]  > [Folder / File settings]
[Select Folder]¢Specifies the folder to which images are to be saved.
• The folder name is indicated with the number of files that can  be stored.
[Create a new 
folder] [OK]
Creates a new folder with the same 5-digit user-defined 
segment as the current folder name setting.
[Change] Allows you to redefine the 5-digit user-defined segment 
before creating a new folder.
• A new folder with an incremented folder number is created.
[File Name  Setting] [Folder Number 
Link] Uses the folder number of the folder name as the file 
name’s 3-digit user-defined segment.
[User Setting] Allows you to define and set the 3-digit user-defined 
segment of the file name.
[Double Slot Function]
> [Setup]  > [Double Slot Function]
[Recording 
Method]
([Relay Rec]) Relays recording to the other card slot even after the first ca
rd 
runs out of free space during recording.
[Destination Slot]: [ ]/[ ]
• If you keep replacing the full card before the other card runs  
out of free space during motion picture recording, you can 
perform recording for a long period of time using 3 or more 
cards. Replace the card when there is still sufficient free spa ce 
left on the card being used for recording.
([Backup Rec]) Records same images to the two cards.
([Allocation 
Rec]) Allows you to specify the card slot to be used for recording fo
r 
different image formats.
[JPEG Destination]/[RAW Destination]/[6K/4K Photo 
Destination]/[Video Destination]
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Notes on the Backup Rec. function• We recommend using cards with the same Speed Class rating and capacity.
• When recording a motion picture in [AVCHD] format, backup reco rding of motion picture is not 
possible. Data will be recorded only to the one card.
• When different types of cards (SDHC/SDXC) are inserted in any of the following situations,  recording cannot be performed to the cards:
– When recording motion pictures (Excluding [AVCHD])
– When recording 6K/4K photos
– When recording with the Post Focus function
Save the camera’s setup information to the card. Since saved se tup information can be 
imported to the camera, you can apply the same setup to more th an one camera.
• Save/load setup information using the card inserted to the car d slot 1.
• Only the setup information for this model can be loaded.
• You can save up to 10 sets of setup information to one card.
Register frequently-used menus and  display them in [My Menu]. You can register up to 23 
menus. >  [My Menu]  > [My Menu Setting]
[Save/Restore Camera Setting]
> [Setup]  > [Save/Restore Camera Setting]
[Save] Saves the camera’s setup information to the card.
• To save new information, select [New File]; to overwrite an ex
isting file, 
select that file.
• When [New File] has been selected, the name of the file to be  saved is 
displayed on the screen.
[OK] Saves the file with an automatically created name 
displayed on the screen.
[Change the 
file name] Allows you to rename the file before saving it.
[Load]
Loads the setup information on the card to the camera.
[Delete] Deletes the setup information on the card.
[My Menu Setting]
[Add]Specifies the menu to be displayed in My Menu to register it.
[Sorting] Rearranges the menus displayed in My Menu. Select the menu you 
want to 
move and set the destination.
[Delete] Deletes registered menus from the displayed menu list.
[Delete Item]:
Deletes a selected menu from the displayed menu list.
[Delete All]: Deletes all of the displayed menus.
[Display from 
My Menu] Sets the type of the menu screen to be displayed.
[ON]:
Displays My Menu.
[OFF]: Displays the last-used menu.
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You can process the pictures taken in RAW format. The processed pictures will be saved 
in JPEG format.
>[Playback]  > [RAW Processing]
1Select RAW images with  2/1 , and then press 
[MENU/SET] .
2Press  3/4 to select an item.
3Press [MENU/SET] and set.4Press [MENU/SET].• This operation returns you to the screen in step 2. To set other items, repeat steps 2 
through 4.
5Select [Begin Processing] with  3/4, and then press [MENU/SET] .
∫ How to set each item
• When [Noise Reduction], [i.Resolution] or [Sharpness] is selec ted, the comparison screen 
cannot be displayed.
• If you touch the picture twice, the picture will be enlarged.  If you touch the picture twice when it 
is enlarged, it will be reduced to the original size.
[RAW Processing]
[White Balance] [Highlight][i.Resolution]
[Brightness correction] [Shadow] [Sharpness]
[Photo Style] [Saturation]/[Color Tone] [Setup]
[i.Dynamic] [Hue]/[Filter Effect]
[Contrast] [Noise Reduction]
Button 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of operation
2/ 1
/Dragging Selects a setting.
3[WB K 
Set] Displays the screen that lets you 
set the color temperature. (P40) 
(only when [White Balance] is set 
to [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ])
4[Adjust.]
Displays the screen that lets you 
fine-adjust the White Balance.
(only when [White Balance]  is set)
[DISP.][DISP.]
Displays the comparison screen.
[MENU/SET][Set]Sets the adjusted level and returns 
you to the item selection screen.
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On the comparison screen, you can use the following operations to make adjustments:ACurrent setting
• If you touch the picture at the center, it will be enlarged. I f you touch [ ], the picture will be 
reduced to the original size.
[Setup] setting
When you select an item, the screen that asks you to select [Re instate Adjustments], 
[Color Space], or [Picture Size] will be displayed.
1 Press  3/4  to select an item, and press [MENU/SET].
• If you select [Reinstate Adjustments], a confirmation screen w ill be displayed. Selecting 
[Yes] will execute the operation and return you to the item sel ection screen.
2Press  3/4  to select a setting, and press [MENU/SET].
Recorded motion picture and 6K/4K burst files can be divided in  two. It is recommended 
for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do  not need.
Dividing a file is permanent. Decide before you divide!
>  [Playback]  > [Video Divide]
1Press  2/1 to select the file to divide, and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  3 at the location to divide.
• You can finely adjust the location for division by pressing  2/1 while the file is paused.
3Press  4.• The file may be lost if the card or battery is removed while p rocessing the dividing.
Button 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of operation
2 /1
/Dragging Selects a setting.
[DISP.][DISP.]Returns you to the setting screen.
[MENU/SET][Set]Sets the adjusted level and returns 
you to the item selection screen.
[Video Divide]
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What you can do with the Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® 
function
• The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN  connection.
This owner’s manual refer to both smartphones and tablets as “smartphones” from this 
point on unless noted otherwise.
• For details, refer to the “Owner’s Manual for advanced feature s (PDF  format)”.
∫About the WIRELESS connection lamp
∫ About the [Wi-Fi] button
In this owner’s manual, a function button to which [Wi-Fi] is a ssigned is referred to as the 
[Wi-Fi] button.
(By default, [Wi-Fi] is assigned to [Fn7] when the camera is in  Recording Mode, while it is 
assigned to [Fn1] when the camera is in Playback Mode.)
• For information about the function button, refer to P29.
Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet (P94)• Recording with a smartphone (P95)
• Playing back or saving images stored on the camera, or uploadi ng them on social media sites 
(P96)
Explore more enjoyment possibilities with Bluetooth®
You can connect to a smartphone that supports Bluetooth low ene rgy any time.
Connect to a smartphone to use a full range of features.
• Connecting easily by pairing (P90)
• Turning on/off the camera by remote control (P94)
• Sending recorded images automatically (P99)
• Auto Cloud Backup (P97)
• Recording location information to the camera’s images (P100)
• Synchronizing the camera’s clock (P101)
• Saving the camera’s setup information to a smartphone (P101)
Displaying pictures on a TV
Printing Wirelessly
Sending images to AV device
Sending images to PC
Using Web services
Lit blue Wi-Fi
When the Wi-Fi function is ON or 
connected by Wi-Fi
Bluetooth When the Bluetooth function is ON or 
connected by Bluetooth
Blinking blue
When sending data
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Steps for pressing [Wi-Fi] (in Recording Mode)
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
∫ Use the camera as a wireless LAN device
When using equipment or computer systems that require more reli able security than 
wireless LAN devices, ensure that the appropriate measures are  taken for safety designs 
and defects for the systems us ed. Panasonic will not take any r esponsibility for any 
damage that arises when using the camera for any purpose other  than as a wireless LAN 
device.
∫ Use of the Wi-Fi function of this camera is presumed to be in c ountries where this 
camera is sold
There is the risk that the camera violates the radio wave regul ations if used in countries 
other than those where this camer a is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any 
violations.
∫ There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves m ay be intercepted
Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received  via radio waves may be 
intercepted by a third party.
∫ Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static ele ctricity or 
interference
• Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields, static el ectricity or interference, such as 
near microwave ovens. These may cause the interruption of the r adio waves.
• Using the camera near devices such as microwave ovens or cordless telephones that use the  2.4 GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in b oth devices.
∫Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized t o use
When the camera utilizes its Wi-Fi function, wireless networks  will be searched 
automatically. When this happens, wireless networks that you are not authorized to use 
(SSID
¢) may be displayed, however do not attempt to connect to the ne twork as it may be 
considered as unauthorized access.
¢ SSID refers to the name that is used to identify a network over  a wireless LAN connection. If 
the SSID matches for both devices, transmission is possible.
Fn11 Fn11
Fn11 Fn8 Fn8 Fn8 Fn7 Fn7 Fn7
Fn9
Fn9
Fn9
Fn10
Fn10
Fn10
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF OFF OFF
Fn7
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Connecting to a smartphone/tablet
The “ Panasonic Image App ” (hereafter “ Image App ”) is an application provided by Panasonic.
•OS
• Use the latest version.
• Supported OSs are current as of February 2017 and are subject  to change.
• Read the [Help] in the “ Image App ” menu for further details on how to operate.
• When you operate the “ Image App ” on the smartphone that is connected to the camera via 
Wi-Fi, [Help] in the “ Image App ” may not be displayed depending  on the smartphone. In this 
case, after terminating the connection to the camera, reconnect  the smartphone to a mobile 
phone network such as the 3G or LTE network or to a Wi-Fi route r, and then display [Help] in 
the “ Image App ”.
• Some of the screens and information provided in this owner’s manual may differ from your  device depending on the supported OS and “ Image App ” version.
• The service may not be able to be used properly depending on t he type of smartphone being 
used.
For information on the “ Image App ”, refer to the support site b elow.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
• When downloading the app on a mobile network, high packet comm unication fees may be 
incurred depending on the details of your contract.
Follow a simple connection set up procedure (pairing) to connect  to a smartphone that 
supports Bluetooth low energy. When pairing is set up, the came ra also automatically 
connects to the smartphone via Wi-Fi.
• Supported smartphones
Installing the smartphone/tablet app “ Image App ”
App for AndroidTM:Android 4.1 or higher
(Android 5.0 or higher is required to use the Bluetooth functio n)
App for iOS:iOS 8.0 or higher
(The Bluetooth function cannot be used with the iPad 2)
1Connect the smartphone to a network.
2( Android) Select “Google PlayTM Store”.
(iOS) Select “App Store”.
3Enter “ Panasonic Image App ” or “LUMIX” into the search box.
4Select “ Panasonic Image App ”   and install it.
Using a smartphones that supports Bluetooth low energy
Android: Android 5.0 or higher equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher (excluding  those that do not support Bluetooth low energy)
iOS: iOS 8.0 or higher (excluding the iPad 2)
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