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DMC-G85M/DMC-G85K
Model No.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed operating instructions are available in "Operating Instructions
for advanced features (PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website.
(P69)
GN
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
DMC-G85
DVQX1022ZA
F0816HN0
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- Page 1 Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body DMC-G85M/DMC-G85K Model No. DMC-G85 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. (P69) DVQX1022ZA F0816HN0...
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Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. - Page 3 “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D – Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long) • Always use a genuine Panasonic shutter remote control (DMW-RSL1: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
- Page 4 • Always use the supplied cords and cables. • Do not extend the cords or the cables. • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Playback Information for Your Safety ....2 Playing Back Pictures......39 Playing Back Motion Pictures ....39 Preparation/Basic Deleting Pictures ........40 Care of the camera ........ 6 Menu Standard Accessories ......7 About cards that can be used with this unit........... 8 Menu list ..........41 Quick Start Guide ........ -
Page 6: Preparation/Basic
• To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only.) • To check the firmware version of the interchangeable lens, attach it to the camera body and select [Version Disp.] in the [Setup] menu. -
Page 7: Standard Accessories
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • The card is optional. • Description in these operating instructions is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060). • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) (ENG) DVQX1022... -
Page 8: About Cards That Can Be Used With This Unit
(512 MB to 2 GB) • Operation of the cards on the left has been confirmed with SDHC Memory Card Panasonic’s cards. (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB to 128 GB) ∫ About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed Class or UHS Speed Class. -
Page 9: Quick Start Guide
Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Quick Start Guide • Check that the camera is turned off. Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. • Perform steps 1 to 8 and then attach the other side of the shoulder strap. •... - Page 10 The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a long time may be longer than normal. Inserting the Battery • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLC12E). • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. •...
- Page 11 Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Attaching/Removing the Lens • Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. • Do not press the lens release button A when you attach a lens. ∫ Detaching the lens Attach the lens cap. While pressing on the lens release button B, rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.
- Page 12 Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the status indicator 1 lights up green. Press [MENU/SET]. Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
- Page 13 Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Formatting the card (initialisation) Format the card before recording a picture with this unit. Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary data in advance. > [Setup] > [Format] MENU Set the mode dial to [ Set the mode dial to [¦].
- Page 14 Preparation/Basic “Quick Start Guide” Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed C Focus indication • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •...
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Page 15: Names And Functions Of Components
Preparation/Basic Names and Functions of Components ∫ Camera body 24 23 Stereo microphone Focus distance reference mark • Be careful not to cover the microphone with Status indicator (P12)/ your finger. Doing so may make sound ® Wi-Fi connection lamp (P48) difficult to record. - Page 16 Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC8: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC10G: Viewfinder (P20) optional) are used. • Eye sensor (P20) Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10G: optional). Eyecup • When using an AC adaptor, use the AC [Q.MENU] button (P22)/[Fn2] button (P22) cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
- Page 17 Preparation/Basic ∫ Lens H-FS12060 H-FS1442A Wide Lens surface Contact point Tele Lens mount rubber Focus ring (P25) Lens fitting mark (P11) Zoom ring ∫ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. Remove the hot shoe cover by pulling it in the direction indicated by arrow 2 while pressing it in the direction indicated by arrow 1 .
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Page 18: Basic Operations
Preparation/Basic Basic Operations Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • These operating instructions expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2/1. Front Dial/Rear Dial Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. - Page 19 Preparation/Basic Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode. Intelligent Auto Mode (P23) Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P23) Programme AE Mode Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera. Aperture-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
- Page 20 Preparation/Basic [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder) Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder. A [LVF] button B Eye sensor Press [LVF]. • The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows: Automatic viewfinder/ ¢ Viewfinder display Monitor display ¢ monitor switching ¢...
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Page 21: Setting Menu Items
Preparation/Basic ∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce) 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X 2.0X Pinch the touch screen apart (enlarge) or together (reduce) with two fingers. Setting menu items Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]. -
Page 22: Calling Frequently-Used Menus Instantly (Quick Menu)
Preparation/Basic Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. Rotate the front dial to select the menu item. 50 p Rotate the rear dial to select the setting. Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is complete. -
Page 23: Recording
Recording Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the subject and scene, so we recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera and record without thinking about them. - Page 24 Recording Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) Recording Mode: Press [Fn4] to display the setting screen. Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial. • If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen. • Pressing [Fn4] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting.
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Page 25: Adjusting Focus Manually
Recording Adjusting Focus Manually Applicable modes: Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate Auto Focus. When using an interchangeable lens (H-FS12060/ H-FS1442A) with a focus ring Rotate to A side: Focuses on nearby subject... -
Page 26: Select A Drive Mode
Recording Select a Drive Mode Applicable modes: You can change what the camera will do when you press the shutter button. Rotating the drive mode dial. When the shutter button is pressed, only one picture is [Single] recorded. Recordings are made in succession while the shutter button [Burst] is pressed. - Page 27 Recording Set the drive mode dial to [ Select the menu. (P21) > [Rec] > [4K PHOTO] > [Rec MENU Method] For capturing the best shot of a fast-moving subject Burst recording is performed while the ¢ [4K Burst] shutter button is pressed and held.
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Page 28: Controlling Focus After Recording (Post Focus/Focus Stacking)
Recording • When [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) is set, the battery drains faster and the camera temperature rises. Select [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) only when recording. • When the ambient temperature is high or 4K photo recording is performed continuously, the camera may display [ ] and recording may stop. - Page 29 Recording Set the drive mode dial to [ Decide on the composition, and press the shutter button halfway. • Auto Focus will detect focus areas on the screen. (Excluding the edges of the screen) • If no areas on the screen can be brought into focus, the focus display ( A ) will flash.
- Page 30 Recording Touch [ ] to save the picture. • The picture will be saved in JPEG format. Merging multiple pictures to widen the focus range (Focus Stacking) Touch [ ] in step of “Selecting the desired focus area and saving a picture”. Touch the merging method.
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Page 31: Taking Pictures While Adjusting A Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording)
Recording Taking Pictures While Adjusting a Setting Automatically (Bracket Recording) Applicable modes: You can take multiple pictures while automatically adjusting a setting by pressing the shutter button. Select the menu. (P21) > [Rec] > [Bracket] > [Bracket Type] MENU Press the shutter button to perform recording while (Exposure Bracket) adjusting the exposure. - Page 32 Recording Exposure Bracket ∫ About [More settings] (step in P31) Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure compensation range. [Step] [3 ・ 1/3] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [7 ・ 1] (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV) [Sequence] Sets the order in which pictures are taken.
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Page 33: Image Stabiliser
The image stabilisers to be activated differ depending on your lens. The icon for the currently activated image stabiliser is displayed on the recording screen. When recording When taking pictures motion pictures Panasonic lenses compatible with Dual I.S. Mode (Based on the Micro Four Thirds System Lens + Body standard) Lens + Body (Dual I.S.) (... - Page 34 Recording Applicable modes: • When using an interchangeable lens with O.I.S. switch, stabiliser function is activated if the O.I.S. switch of the lens is set to [ON]. ([ ] is set at the time of purchase) Select the menu. (P21) >...
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Page 35: Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture
Recording Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Applicable modes: This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. In addition, the camera can record 4K motion pictures in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. - Page 36 Recording ∫ Setting the format, size and recording frame rate > [Motion Picture] > [Rec Format] MENU [AVCHD] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-definition TV, etc. [MP4] This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc. >...
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Page 37: Recording Motion Pictures With 4K Live Cropping
Recording Recording Motion Pictures with 4K Live Cropping Recording Mode: By cropping your motion picture down from the 4K angle of view to Full High Definition, you can record a motion picture that pans and zooms in/out while leaving the camera in a fixed position. - Page 38 Recording Button operation Touch operation Description of operation Touching Moves the frame. 3/4/2/1 Pinching out/in Enlarges/reduces the frame. Returns the position of the frame to the centre [DISP.] [Reset] and its size to the default setting. [MENU/SET] [Set] Decides the position and size of the frame. Repeat step 3, and then set the cropping end frame.
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Page 39: Playing Back Pictures
Playback Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Press 2/1. 2: Play back the previous picture 1: Play back the next picture Sending an image to a web service If you press 4 when displaying images one by one, you can easily send an image to a web service. -
Page 40: Deleting Pictures
Playback Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. ∫ To delete a single picture In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete and then press [ ]. • The same operation can be performed by touching Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then press [MENU/SET]. -
Page 41: Menu
Menu Menu list To display explanations of the menu items. When [Menu Information] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen. A Explanations of the menu • [Photo Style], [Filter Settings], [AFS/AFF], [Metering Mode], [Highlight Shadow], [i.Dynamic], [i.Resolution], [Diffraction Compensation], [Digital Zoom] and [Stabilizer] are common to both the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu. - Page 42 Menu [Custom] Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. [Cust.Set Mem.] [MF Assist] [Rec Area] [Silent Mode] [MF Assist Display] [Remaining Disp.] [AF/AE Lock] [MF Guide] [Auto Review] [AF/AE Lock Hold] [Peaking]...
- Page 43 Menu [Aspect Ratio] Applicable modes: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. > [Rec] > [Aspect Ratio] MENU [4:3] [Aspect Ratio] of a 4:3 TV [3:2] [Aspect Ratio] of a 35 mm film camera [16:9] [Aspect Ratio] of a high-definition TV, etc.
- Page 44 Menu [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. > [Rec] > [Quality] MENU Settings File format Description of settings A JPEG image in which image quality was given priority. A standard image quality JPEG image. JPEG [›] This is useful for increasing the number of shots without...
- Page 45 Menu Press [MENU/SET] and set. Press [MENU/SET]. • This operation returns you to the screen in step . To set other items, repeat steps through Select [Begin Processing] with 3/4, and then press [MENU/SET]. ∫ How to set each item Button Touch Description of operation...
- Page 46 Menu [Setup] setting When you select an item, the screen that asks you to select [Reinstate 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 will be displayed. Selecting [Yes] will execute the operation and return you to the item selection screen.
- Page 47 Menu [Composite Merging] setting Select the frames you want to combine to superimpose brighter parts. 1 Select the frames. 2 Press [MENU/SET]. The selected frames are remembered, and the display goes to the preview screen. Press 3/4 to select items and press [MENU/SET] to perform the following operations.
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Page 48: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi What you can do with the Wi-Fi function • The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection. Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet (P49) • Recording with a smartphone (P51) • Playing back images in the camera (P51) •... -
Page 49: Controlling With A Smartphone/Tablet
Wi-Fi Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Installing the smartphone/tablet app “Image App” The “Panasonic Image App” (hereafter “Image App”) is an application provided by Panasonic. • App for Android Android 4.0 or higher App for iOS: iOS 7.0 or higher Connect the smartphone to a network. - Page 50 Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet Connecting without using the password You can easily set up a direct connection to your smartphone without entering a password. On the camera Select the menu. (P21) > [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Function] > MENU [New Connection] >...
- Page 51 Wi-Fi Taking images via a smartphone/tablet (remote recording) Connect to a smartphone. (P50) Operate the smartphone. 1 Select [ 2 Record an image. • The recorded images are saved in the camera. • Some settings are not available. Playing back images in the camera Connect to a smartphone.
- Page 52 Wi-Fi Adding location information to images stored in the camera from a smartphone/tablet You can send location information acquired with a smartphone to the camera. After sending the information, you can also write it on images stored in the camera. 1 Start recording location ...
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Page 53: Others
DVD, processing and correcting images, and editing motion pictures. Check the site below to download and install the software. Download the software while it is available for download. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html (This Site is English only.) • Download expiration: September 2021 •... -
Page 54: Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display
Others Monitor Display/Viewfinder Display • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording 50 p MINI MINI MINI MINI × × SNAP SNAP SNAP ... - Page 55 Others Quality (P44) AF area A › Focus Mode AFS AFF AFC MF Spot metering target Focus Bracket (P32) Centre marker display Self-timer Post Focus (P28) AF Mode š Mic level display Ø Mic Level Limiter (OFF) Pull Focus Silent Mode Face Recognition External Microphone AF Lock...
- Page 56 Others Touch tab Touch zoom Touch Shutter × Touch AE Peaking Function button (P22) Fn10 SNAP Colour (P24) Defocus control function (P24) Brightness (P24) Type of defocus ([Miniature Effect]) One point colour Position of the light source Image effect (filter) adjustment Image effect ON/OFF Image effect (filter) MINI...
- Page 57 Others In recording On-monitor recording information 1/60 Single Burst AUTO 4K Photo (P26) Self-timer Wi-Fi Focus Mode AFS AFF AFC MF AF Mode š Ø Quality (P44) › Recording Mode (P19) Picture size/Aspect Ratio (P43) EXPS EXPS Wi-Fi Wi-Fi (P48)
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Page 58: Troubleshooting
Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures. If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] on the [Setup] menu. • Please also refer to the “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”, which describes more detailed information. When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound. - Page 59 Others Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixture. • This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. This is not a malfunction. • When using the electronic shutter, lowering the shutter speed may reduce the effect of the horizontal stripes.
- Page 60 Others The flash is not activated. • When the electronic shutter is used, the flash is not activated. • When [Silent Mode] is set to [ON], the flash is not activated. The picture is not played back. There are no recorded pictures. •...
- Page 61 Others When I try to set up a Wi-Fi connection with a Windows 8 PC, my user name and password are not recognised, so I cannot connect to the PC. • Some OS versions, including Windows 8, use two types of accounts: a local account and a Microsoft account.
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Page 62: Specifications
Others Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera Body (DMC-G85): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V ( 8.4 V) Power Consumption: 2.8 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used] 2.8 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is used] 2.3 W (When playing back with Monitor) - Page 63 Number of recordable When there are RAW files: 45 or higher pictures pictures When there are no RAW files: 300 or higher pictures ¢ When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic ¢ ISO sensitivity AUTO/ /100...
- Page 64 Others Light metering system, 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system, Light metering mode Multiple/Centre weighted/Spot Monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 1,040,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Touch screen Viewfinder OLED Live Viewfinder (4:3) (Approx. 2,360,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) [Magnification approx.
- Page 65 Others Recording quality Motion pictures [AVCHD] 1920k1080 (FHD/50p: 28 Mbps), 50p recording/ 1920k1080 (FHD/50i: 17 Mbps), 50i recording/ ¢ 1920k1080 (FHD/25p: 24 Mbps), 50i recording 1920k1080 (FHD/24p: 24 Mbps), 24p recording ¢ Sensor output is 25 frames/sec. [MP4] 3840k2160 (4K/30p: 100 Mbps)/ 3840k2160 (4K/25p: 100 Mbps)/ 3840k2160 (4K/24p: 100 Mbps)/ 1920k1080 (FHD/60p: 28 Mbps)/...
- Page 66 Information for your safety Input: 110 V–240 V 50/60 Hz 0.2 A Output: 8.4 V 0.65 A Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLC12E): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1200 mAh The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following: Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)
- Page 67 Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS12060 H-FS1442A “LUMIX G VARIO 12 – 60 mm/ “LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/ F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./POWER F3.5 – 5.6 II ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” O.I.S.” Focal length f=12 mm to 60 mm f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)
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Page 68: Digital Camera Accessory System
DMW-TA1 Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R ¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. ¢2 Supplied with a battery pack (DMW-BLC12). ¢3 Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal. -
Page 69: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)
(PDF format) More detailed operating instructions are available in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DMC-G85&dest=GN • Click the desired language. ∫ To check the URL and QR code on the camera Select the menu. -
Page 70: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)
Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you. - Page 71 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, and/or (3) open source software The software categorised as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- Page 72 AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Corporation 2016...