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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1K Basic Owner's Manual

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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
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Basic Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 “Owner’s Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo VQT3T96...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera.
  • Page 3 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 ∫ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
  • Page 5 • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1; optional).

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety....................2 Care of the camera ......................7 Standard Accessories.......................8 Names and Functions of Main Parts................10 Changing the Lens......................13 Attaching the Shoulder Strap..................14 Charging the Battery.......................15 • Charging ........................15 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery..........16 About the Card........................17 •...

  • Page 7: Care Of The Camera

    Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in below conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded. – If you drop or hit the camera.

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-PS14042). • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1-800-833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. VQT3T96 (ENG)
  • Page 9 DMC-GX1X H-PS14042 VYF3443 VKF4385 VFC4605 DMC-GX1K H-FS014042 VYC1009 VYF3201 VFC4315 VKF4385 DMC-GX1 VKF4385 DMW-BLD10PP DE-A93B K1HY08YY0017 VFF0866 VKF4970 VFC4765 ¢2 Supplied in DMC-GX1X only ¢3 Supplied in DMC-GX1K only ¢4 Supplied in DMC-GX1 only (ENG) VQT3T96...

  • Page 10: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Names and Functions of Main Parts ∫ Camera body Sensor Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Flash Lens fitting mark Mount Lens lock pin Lens release button Flash open button Playback button 10 [AF/AE LOCK] button/ [Fn2] button 11 Rear dial 12 Touch screen/LCD monitor 13 [Fn1] button 14 [Q.MENU] button/...
  • Page 11 Do not attempt to use AC adaptor in other devices. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
  • Page 12 ∫ Lens H-PS14042 H-FS014042 (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/ (LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.) 42 37 43 44 45 37 Lens surface 38 Zoom lever 39 Focus lever 40 Contact point 41 Lens fitting mark 42 Tele 43 Focus ring...

  • Page 13: Changing The Lens

    Changing the Lens By changing the lens, you will increase your picture taking-options and further your enjoyment of the camera. Change the lens using the following procedure. • Check that the camera is turned off. Detaching the lens Preparations: 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 14: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Attaching the Shoulder Strap • We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap eyelet on the camera body. A: Shoulder strap eyelet Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the ring in the direction of the arrow and then pass it through the stopper.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery ∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLD10PP. Charging • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. •...

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/ the Battery • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/ battery door. •...

  • Page 17: About The Card

    Card compatible equipment. (4 GB to 32 GB) • Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html • This unit is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC SDXC Memory Card memory cards. (48 GB, 64 GB) •...

  • Page 18: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) The clock can be setup with the following procedure at the time of purchase. Change the clock setting in [CLOCK SET] of the [SETUP] menu. For details, read the PDF. • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Turn the camera on.

  • Page 19: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the Recording Mode ∫ To select a Recording Mode with the mode dial Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. • Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A. ∫ To select Intelligent Auto Mode Press [¦].
  • Page 20 ∫ Scene Mode This mode allows you to improve the appearance of the [PORTRAIT] persons concerned and make their skin tones look healthier. This mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even [SOFT SKIN] softer than with [PORTRAIT]. (It is effective when taking pictures of people from the chest up.) For recording broad vistas.

  • Page 21: Taking A Still Picture

    Applicable modes: Taking a Still picture Selecting the Recording Mode. Press the shutter button halfway to focus. A Aperture value B Shutter speed • Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •...

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto 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 23: Recording Using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode

    Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus Mode The brightness and color optimally set by the camera can be easily matched to your preferences. This mode is useful for those who would like the settings made by the camera to match their preferences but do not like dealing with detailed settings. Press [MENU/SET] when in Intelligent Auto Mode.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures With Defocus Control Function

    Applicable modes: Taking Pictures with Defocus Control Function You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. Touch [ ]. Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. Touch the slide bar to set. • Setting can also be performed by rotating the rear dial. Recording of pictures or motion pictures.

  • Page 25: Recording Motion Pictures

    Applicable modes: Recording Motion Pictures • Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to ] (Program AE Mode). Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time • Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.

  • Page 26: Compensating The Exposure

    Applicable modes: Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Properly Underexposed Overexposed exposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive.

  • Page 27: Easily Set A Suitable Exposure (One Push Ae)

    Easily set a suitable exposure (one push AE) With one push AE, you can easily achieve a suitable exposure setting when the exposure setting is too bright or too dark. ( modes only) At purchase, one push AE is assigned to the [Fn1] button. How to tell if the exposure is not adequate •...

  • Page 28: Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures

    Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures Playing Back Pictures Press [(]. Forward or rewind the image by dragging the screen horizontally. Forward: drag from right to left Rewind: drag from left to right Using the Playback Zoom Touch the part to enlarge firmly. 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k A The zoom position indication •...

  • Page 29: Playing Back Motion Pictures

    Playing Back Motion Pictures The motion picture file formats that can be played back on this unit are AVCHD recorded on a Panasonic Digital Camera (LUMIX) (excluding AVCHD Progressive), MP4, and QuickTime Motion JPEG. Press [(]. Select a picture with a Motion Picture icon ([ and then touch [ ] to play back.

  • Page 30: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch Touch [DELETE SINGLE]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [YES]. ¢ To delete multiple pictures (up to 100 ) or all the pictures ¢...

  • Page 31: Switching The Display Of The Lcd Monitor

    Switching the display of the LCD Monitor Press [DISP.] to change. DISP. (In Recording Mode) • Screen will switch as follows: (Example of LCD monitor display) 98 98 98 98 98 98 A With information B Without information C With information (tilt sensor display) D Without information (tilt sensor display) (In Playback Mode) •...

  • Page 32: Setting The Menu

    Setting the Menu Press [MENU/SET]. Select the menu item by pressing 3/4 or by rotating the rear dial. Select the item at the very bottom, and press 4 or • rotate the rear dial right to move to the next screen. Press [MENU/SET] or the rear dial.

  • Page 33: Setting The Quick Menu

    Setting the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. Touch the menu item. • Menu item can be switched by touching [ Select and touch the setting. Touch [EXIT] to exit menu once the setting is completed.

  • Page 34: Types Of Menus

    Types of menus ∫ [REC] Mode Menu This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other aspects of the pictures you are recording. • [PHOTO STYLE], [METERING MODE], [I.RESOLUTION], [I.DYNAMIC] and [DIGITAL ZOOM] are common to both the [REC] Mode menu and [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu. Changing these settings in one of these menus is reflected in other menu.
  • Page 35 When the number of pixels is set to anything other than [L], the [EX. TELE CONV.] Tele effect is increased without degradation in image quality. Increases the Tele effect. The higher the level of magnification, [DIGITAL ZOOM] the greater the degradation in image quality. [BURST RATE] Sets the burst speed for burst recording.
  • Page 36 ∫ [CUSTOM] Menu Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified settings. Registers the current camera settings as custom set. [CUST.
  • Page 37 It is possible to set how the [¦] button to toggle to Intelligent [¦ BUTTON SWITCH] Auto Mode will operate. Enables/disables the motion picture button. BUTTON] This changes the angle of view during motion picture recording REC AREA] and still picture recording. This will switch display between the number of recordable [REMAINING DISP.] pictures and available recording time.
  • Page 38 ∫ Setup Menu This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. Setting Date/Time. [CLOCK SET] Sets the times for the region where you live and your holiday [WORLD TIME] destination.
  • Page 39 ∫ [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. Switches the playback method for 3D images. [2D/3D SETTINGS] Selects the type etc. of the images and plays back in order. [SLIDE SHOW] Selects the type etc.

  • Page 40: About The Supplied Software

    About the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 7.0 HD Edition (Windows XP/Vista/7) This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorize these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used.

  • Page 41: Installing Supplied Software

    Installing supplied software • Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications. Check the environment of your PC. • Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 7.0 HD Edition” – Windows XP (32bit) SP2/SP3, Windows Vista (32bit) or SP1/SP2, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1 –...

  • Page 42: Reading The Owner's Manual (Pdf Format)

    You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder. ∫ For Mac Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied).

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Digital Camera Body (DMC-GX1): Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 2.6 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] 2.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] 1.6 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] 1.7 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
  • Page 44 ISO sensitivity AUTO/ /160/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400/12800 (Standard Output (1/3 EV step change possible) Sensitivity) Minimum Illumination Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is used] Approx. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/30th of a second) [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used] Shutter speed...
  • Page 45 Flash synchronization Equal to or smaller than 1/160th of a second speed Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Picture size Still picture When the aspect ratio setting is [X] 4592k3448 pixels, 3232k2424 pixels, 2272k1704 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [Y] 4576k3056 pixels, 3232k2160 pixels, 2272k1520 pixels When the aspect ratio setting is [W]...
  • Page 46 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A93B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 8.4 V, 0.65 A Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLD10PP): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1010 mAh VQT3T96 (ENG)
  • Page 47 Interchangeable Lens (H-PS14042) “LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.” Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value Lens construction...
  • Page 48 Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042) “LUMIX G VARIO 14 –42 mm/F3.5 –5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.” Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm) Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele) Minimum aperture value Lens construction...

  • Page 49: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Description Accessory# Lithum Ion Battery DMW-BLD10 ¢1 AC Adaptor DMW-AC8 ¢1 DC Coupler DMW-DCC9 Live Viewfinder DMW-LVF2 Flash DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500 Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1 ¢2 Zoom Lever DMW-ZL1 ¢3 ¢4 MC Protector DMW-LMCH37 , DMW-LMC52 ¢3 ¢4 ND Filter DMW-LND37...
  • Page 50 ¢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. Do not attempt to use AC adaptor in other devices. ¢2 The interchangeable lens (H-PS14042) is not used.

  • Page 51: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For Usa And Puerto Rico Customers)

    VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it...
  • Page 53 When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
  • Page 54 Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 55: Useful Information

    (ENG) VQT3T96...
  • Page 56 HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. •...

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