Page 1 Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K Model No. DMC-GH2 LUM|X H__l Vt rALi_F _ Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3A36...
Page 2 Recording [REC_ Mode: Taking Pictures whi e Adjusting Co,or Ny Co,or Node} You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder (Live View) and setting the desired effect. Set the mode dial to [_]. Touch ['_]/[,] to select an item.
Page 3 Recording • During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used. • My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The Auto Bracket is disabled in My Color Mode. • ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO]. •...
Page 4 Recording Mode: [_[_[_ ing Pictures in Custom Node You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [[_], or [_].
Page 5 Recording [REC] Mode_ _ Selecting the Node and Recording Notion Pictures Creative Motion Picture Mode} You can enjoy motion picture recording with easily changeable settings by selecting Motion Picture Mode. Set the mode dial to [_]. Press <1/1_ to select the Motion Picture Mode. •...
Page 6 Recording Change the number of frames recorded and record motion pictures in slow and fast motion. • Slow motion/Fast motion setting Select [FRAME RATE] and then press I_. Press A/T to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [_o_]: Record motion pictures at 0.8× speed [!_0_o]:Record motion pictures at 1.6×...
Page 7 Recording • Aperture value -Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. • Shutter speed -When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter...
Page 8 Recording Mode: [_[_[_[_[__ ing a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
Page 9 Recording You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) • Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example •...
Page 10 Recording • Registering face image of new person Mode and then Select [FACE RECOG.] on [REC] menu press (P55) Press &/1' to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. ress &/1'/_l/l_ to select the face recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 11 Recording elect item to edit with All', and then press I_. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item. Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press • to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name. [NAME] •...
Page 12 Recording • Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press I_.
Page 13 Recording • Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. •...
Page 14 Recording Mode: _ [_[_[_[_[__ sefu Functions at TraveJ Destinations For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P55. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Page 15 Recording • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • In order to record the number of days that have passed since your departure, [TRAVEL DATE] must be set to [SET]. • If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] (minus)
Page 16 Recording It is possible to enter babies' and pets' names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols be entered.) entry screen move press Display the • to to the character selection section. • You can display the entry screen via the following operations.
Page 17 Recording • [FILM MODE], [METERING MODE], [I.DYNAMIC], [EX. TELE CONY.], 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. For details on [REC] Mode menu...
Page 18 Recording Item Effect increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [CONTRAST] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the [--] darkness in the picture. The picture is sharply defined. [SHARPNESS] [--] The picture is softly focused. The colors in the picture become...
Page 19 Recording This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: _[_[]_][_[___ [1_]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [m]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [1i_]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
Page 20 Recording • When the aspect ratio is [_'1]. (12M) 3456X3456 pixels r'_ [_ (6M) 2448x2448 pixels [_r_ (3M) 1744x 1744 pixels • If you set [EX. TELE CONV.] (P66) to [ON], [[]] is displayed on the screen when the picture size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio.
Page 21 Recording [OFF]I[ON]I[MEMORY]I[SET] • Refer to P108 for details. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [_[_[_[__ [_]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
Page 22 Recording [OFF]/[ON] • Refer to P69 for details. 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. modes: [_[]_][__ Applicable [lST]: 1st curtain synchro The normal method when...
Page 23 Recording Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. modes: [_[_[_[_(_)_ Applicable [OFF]/[LOW]/[STAN DARD]/[HIGH] • This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting...
Page 24 Recording [OFF]/[2X]/[4X] • Refer to P66 for details. [SH]/[H]/[M]/[L] • Refer to P76 for details. [D/E_SETTINGS]/[STEP]/[SEQUENCE] • Refer to P78 for details. Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes four pictures with aspect ratios [L_I_'I], [l_l!_l], [lil_lil] and [_'1]. Applicable modes: [_][___ [OFF]/[ON]...
Page 25 Recording Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc. Applicable modes: [_[_[_[_)__ [sRGB]: Color space is set to sRGB color space. This is widely used in computer related equipment. [AdobeRGB]: Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
Page 26 Recording • [FILM MODE], [METERING MODE], [I.DYNAMIC], [EX. TELE CONV.], 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. -For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding...
Page 27 Recording When [24P CINEMA] or [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE] is selected in the Creative Motion Picture Mode Item Quality (bit rate)_ ! Aspect ratio 1920× 1080 pixels ([24H]) Approx. 24 Mbps 12 16:9 1920× 1080 pixels _([24L]) Approx. 17 Mbps 12 •...
Page 28 Recording [OFF]lION] • Refer to P43 for details. This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording. modes: _[_[](_]__ Applicable [OFF]I[LOW]I[STANDARD]I[HIGH] • Sound quality will be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set. Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the screen.
Page 29 Recording these settings if you need Using the [CUSTON] Menu For details on how to select the [CUSTOM] menu settings, refer to P55. I[CUST. SET MEM.] I [C 1]/[02]/[03] • Refer to P104 for details. I[Fn BUTTON SET] • Refer to P17 for details. I [HIsT°GRAM] [OFF]I[ON] •...
Page 30 Recording This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking 3icture with fixed focus or exposure. [OFF]: The focus and the exposure are fixed only while you are pressing [AF/AE LOCK]. (P86) [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled. toni: The focus and the exposure remain fixed even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it.
Page 31 Recording Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when [SHUTTER shutter button is pressed halfway. [OFF]/[ON] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. [OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
Page 32 Recording This will set the operation of the [@] button when displaying the 3review screen. Preview screen is displayed only when the [@] [OFF]: pressed. [PREVIEW HOLD] It will return to previous screen when [@] is released. toni: Preview screen is displayed even after the [@] is released after pressing.
Page 33 Recording I[Q]/[D] • Refer to P63 for details. IE,co I[Q]/[D] • Refer to P63 for details. This will set the color of the information display screen on the LCD monitor. (P63) [OFF] [_]: Black colors [[]]: Gray colors [[]]: Silver colors It will switch automatically to viewfinder display when an eye or object gets near the viewfinder using an eye sensor.
Page 34 Recording Enables/disables the Quick Menu during the touch operation. [TOUCH Q,MENU] [OFF]: Setting for not using the Touch Quick Menu. [_] ..not displayed on the recording screen. [ON]: The Touch Quick Menu can be used. Enables/disables the Touch Shutter function. [OFF]: Setting for not using the Touch Shutter function.
Page 35 Recording Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to [ ENSOR CLEANING] the front of the imaging device is performed. • Dust reduction function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can use this function when you see dust.
Page 36 Playback/Editing • About the Burst Picture Group The pictures taken with burst speed set to [SH] are recorded together as a burst group with the burst icon [E::_]. Burst icon • Continuous playback and multi playback in a group unit is possible. •...
Page 37 Playback/Editing You can edit the pictures in the Burst Picture Group as single pictures or in group units (including all pictures in group). • Editing single pictures within a Burst Picture Group • The following editing menu can be used. -[TITLE EDIT] (P143), [TEXT STAMP] (P144), [CROPPING] (P147), [ASPECT CONY.] (P147), [FAVORITE] (P149), [PRINT SET] (P150), [PROTECT] (P151 )
Page 38 Playback/Editing • Editing in Burst Picture Group units All pictures in the Burst Picture Group are edited at once. • For Burst Picture Groups, the following editing menu can be used. -[TITLE EDIT] (P143), [TEXT STAMP] (P144), [FAVORITE] (P149), [PRINT SET] (P150), [PROTECT] (P151), [FACE REC EDIT] (P152) Select the item on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and then...
Page 39 Playback/Editing YOU can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Motion Picture Touch [_] during playback using touch operation. • Motion picture is paused. Touch [SAVE]. Touch [YES]. Touch [D] to finish. • It will be saved with [PICTURE SIZE] set to [S] (2 M), [ASPECT RATIO] set to [1_], [QUALITY]...
Page 40 Playback/Editing YOU can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing...
Page 41 Playback/Editing • Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next.
Page 42 Playback/Editing Playback in [NORMAL PLAY], [PICTURE PLAY], [AVCHD PLAY], [MOTION JPEG PLAY], [3D PLAY], [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] can be selected. Select [PLAYBACK MODE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Page 43 Playback/Editing You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P144). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press lit to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 44 Playback/Editing You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [S] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu, (P55) Press A/T...
Page 45 Playback/Editing Press [MENU/SET]. • When selecting [:_°:i] or [_1_,/_], press • to select [YES] for stamping [AGE], and then press [MENU/SET] and proceed to step 7. Press • to select [YES] then press [MENU/SET]. • Press [_] to return to the menu screen. (The menu screen is automatically restored when...
Page 46 Playback/Editing To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESlZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press A/T to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting [SINGLE] O Press ,_/1_ to select the picture, and...
Page 47 Playback/Editing You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press A/T to select [SINGLE] or [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP], and then press [MENU/SET]. • When [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] is selected, press ,_.IVI_III_ to select Burst Picture Group, and press [MENU/SET] to proceed to step 3.
Page 48 Playback/Editing • After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture. • You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment. • The [ASPECT CONV.] feature is disabled during the following conditions: - Motion...
Page 49 Playback/Editing This can only be used when [FAVORITE FUNC.] (P61) in setup menu is set to [ON]. You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show.
Page 50 • For details about the icon display during Burst Picture Group playback, refer to P138. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_l 10/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press _,/r to select...
Page 51 Playback/Editing • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case. • It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment.
Page 52 Playback/Editing You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press A/T to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press ,_/1_ to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Page 53 Connecting to other equipment Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens 3D picture (H-FT012; optional) to the camera allows you to take 3D pictures for extra impact. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. The image is an illustration. Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera.
Page 54 Connecting to other equipment ([REC] Mode menu) • [PICTURE SIZE] I 2/[QUALITY] I 3/[STABILIZER]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[I.RESOLUTION]/ [I.DYNAMIC]/[EX. TELL CONV.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[SH] of [BURST RATE]/ [ASPECT BRACKET] The setting is fixed as shown below. 1920x 1440 pixels 1920x 1280 pixels 1920x 1080 pixels 1792x 1792 pixels When...
Page 55 Connecting to other equipment • Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D Select the picture recorded in 3D. Select [2D/3D SETTINGS] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and then press I_. (P55) • Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), or it will switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
Page 56 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Set the [TVASPECT]. (P60) Turn this unit and the TV off. ÷ Yellow: to the video input socket White: to the audio input socket _) Red: to the audio input socket Align the marks, and insert. (_) AV cable (supplied) •...
Page 57 TV used for viewing. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VlERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and play back the motion picture.
Page 58 December 2009) Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P61) Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) (P157). Turn the camera on and then press [(]_]. Operate with the remote control for the TV.
Page 59 Connecting to other equipment Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link [SUB MENU] [OK] [RETURN] The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region. Operate following the TV guide displayed on screen. • Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV.
Page 60 Link, read the operating instructions for the TV. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV are different depending the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions...
Page 61 SD card with still pictures and motion pictures recorded by this unit into a Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Recorder or DVD Recorder. Check the latest information about the equipment that can copy directly by inserting the SD card recorded by this unit, and equipment that is compatible with high definition (AVCHD) on the following website.
Page 62 Connecting to other equipment • When you play back motion pictures on 4:3 aspect ratio TV, you must set [TV ASPECT] (P6O) on this unit to [4:3] before starting a copy. The image will be vertically long if you play back motion pictures copied with [16:9] setting...
Page 63 Connecting to other equipment You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. •...
Page 64 Connecting to other equipment [PC], press Press All' to select and then [MENU/SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P60) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
Page 65 Connecting to other equipment • Viewing the contents of the card using the PC (folder composition) This camera is only designed to display pictures taken with this camera. Improper playback can result if you attempt to play pictures or folders edited on a PC. It is recommended to use the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition"...
Page 66 Connecting to other equipment If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera's LCD monitor. • Burst pictures taken with burst speed set to [SH] will be displayed as a list, and not as a group.
Page 67 Connecting to other equipment Press ,_/1_ to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. Press • to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P168 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.
Page 68 Connecting to other equipment Select set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the "Selecting a single picture printing it" and in step 3 of the "Selecting multiple pictures printing them" procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the...
Page 69 Connecting to other equipment • [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [LI3.5"x5"] 89 mmX 127 mm [2L/5"X 7"] 127 mm x 178 mm [POSTCARD] 1 go mm x 148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmX 180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmX297 [A3]...
Page 70 Others After attaching the external flash (DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500; optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera's built in flash. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. • Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220; optional) Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe and then turn camera and the dedicated flash.
Page 71 [B] (Bulb) or Burst Mode. The remote shutter works similar to the shutter button on the camera. • Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).
Page 72 PC or printer and use without worrying about the capacity of the battery. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). • Always...
Page 73 Others • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [_] (LCD monitor style) in the LCD monitor. • In recording Recording in Program AE Mode [[_] (Initial setting) Flash Mode (P68) 3456 Film Mode (Pl17) Optical Image Stabilizer (P73)/ @_53}1: Jitter alert (P74) Single I1 (P35)
Page 74 Others • In recording (after settings) Flash output adjustment (P73) 30 2nd curtain synchro (P122) 29 30 31 32 33 Digital Zoom (P66) FRAME RATE (P106) Extended Tele Conversion (when recording motion pictures) (P66) Extended Tele Conversion (when taking still pictures) (P66) Histogram (P65) 36 Travel date (Pl14)
Page 75 Others • In playback Playback Mode (P39) Film Mode (Pl17) Protected picture (P151) Number of prints (P150) Picture size (Pl19) _-s_: REC MODE (when recording motion pictures) (P126)/Recording quality (P126) Quality (P120) Intelligent Dynamic Range Control (P123) Intelligent Resolution (P122) Battery indication (P25) Picture number/Total pictures...
Page 76 Others Take care to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. •...
Page 77 Others • About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture. Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body.
Page 78 Others • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
Page 79 Others • About 3D recording With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance. • The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort. • When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012; optional) is used, the minimum focus distance is 0.6 m (1.97 feet).
Page 80 Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information. When...
Page 81 Others • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of recorded data. • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
Page 82 Others Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P151 ) • This feature is can only be used with pictures that comply with the DCF standard.
Page 83 USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P163, 166) • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery...
Page 84 Others When a card with pictures deleted or file names changed using a PC or other device is inserted into this unit, it will automatically retrieve new information and reconstruct burst groups. The currently retrieving information icon [_] may be displayed in the playback screen for long period of time when there are many image files, and deletion or [PLAYBACK] Mode menu cannot be used during this time.
Page 85 Others First, try out the following procedures (P185-193). lf the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P62) on the [SETUP] menu. • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery. • If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY]...
Page 86 Others Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P75) • Is the AE Lock (P86) applied incorrectly? Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket (P89). Set [ASPECT BRACKET] (P124) to [OFF]. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P34) •...
Page 87 Others • If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not a malfunction. • Color or brightness of the screen may change or horizontal streaks...
Page 88 14-42 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K only works correctly with supported cameras. When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1 ) are used, [STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu (P74) cannot be set to [OFF]. It is recommended...
Page 89 Others • The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P59)is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).] • It will switch to viewfinder display if there is hand or object near the eye sensor. (P15) Adjust the brightness...
Page 90 Others • You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P148) is set to [OFF]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P148) • You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens (P18) that supports the Direction Detection Function...
Page 91 (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P156, 157) Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VlERA) with the AVCHD logo. Check [TVASPECT] setting. (P60) • Is it connected properly...
Page 92 Others Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http:llpanasonic.netlavclsdcardlinformationlSDXC.html A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
Page 93 Others • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]? (P131 ) • The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places. • The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the LCD monitor may become warm during use.
Page 94 Others Digital C amera Body (DMC-GH2): Information for your safety Power Consumption: 3.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 14-140 mm/F4.0-5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used) 3.2 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 14-42 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used) i 2.6 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) (When the 14-140 mm/F4.0-5.8...
Page 95 Others Shutter speed: B (Bulb) (Max. approx. 120 seconds), 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second Taking still pictures during motion picture recording Motion picture priorities: 1/30th of a second to 1/16000th of a second Still picture priorities: B (Bulb) (Max. approx. 120 seconds), 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second EV 0 to EV Metering range:...
Page 96 0 °C to 40 'C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10%RH to 80%RH Operating humidity: [EN GLIS H]/[FRAN QAIS]/[ESPA_IOL]/[PORTU GU E S] Language select: Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A79B): Information for your safety Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLC12PP):Information for your safety 196 VQT3A36...
Page 97 Others Interchangeable Lens (H-VS014140) "LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140 mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S." Focal length: f=14 mm to 140 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm) Aperture type: 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range: F4.0 (Wide) to F5.8 (Tele) Minimum aperture value: Lens construction:...
Page 98 Others DMW-BLC12PP Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC8PP AC Adaptor _1 DMW-DCC8 DC Coupler DMW-ZL1 Zoom Lever DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 Flash DMW-FL500 H-VS014140 H-FS014042 H-FS014045 H-FS045200 Interchangeable Lens H-F007014/H-ES045 H-H020/H-F008 H-H014/H-FS100300 H-FT012 (_) : DMW-LMCH62 _2 (._: DMW-LND62 (_) : MC Protector (_ : DMW-LPL62 (_ : ND Filter (_) : DMW-LMC52 ©...
Page 99 October 2010. These be subject to change. 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. When the 14-140 mm/F4.0-5.8 lens supplied...
Page 100 THE FOLLOWING: 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,...
Page 101 Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because...
Page 102 Others Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite McAIlen, TX 78503 DanacareC_us.[}anasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories,...
Page 103 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts(_,us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly...
Page 104 Others Index Change REC MODE and REC QUALITY - Motion Picture ....126 Change the Flash Setting ....... 68 Before Starting Compensate the Exposure ..... About the Lens ........Connect your Camera to Your PC ..163 Camera Features and Naming ....11 Copy to PC Using PhotofunStudio ..
Page 105 Others Playback Motion Pictures ......Digital Zoom ..........Playback Zoom ........Direct Focus Area ........Prevent Jitter (Camera Shake) ....DPOF (Print Set) ........Print Pictures ......... Ex. Tele. Conversion ....... Protect aPicture ........Exposure Meter ........Register Facial Images ......Exposure Settings .........
Page 106 Others Motion Picture REC button ....133 General Information Multi Film Bracket ......... 3D Info ..........Night Portrait Mode ......... Accessories .......... Night Scenery Mode ....... Care for Battery ........Party Mode ........... Care for Charger ........Peripheral Defocus ......... Pet Mode ..........
Page 107 Service Obtain product information and operative assistant; localize the closer distributor or Service Center; buy spare parts and accessories by our web site to Latin American: http://www.lar.panasonic.com Amsoyou may contact us directly by our Contact Center: Panama 800=PANA (800=7262) Colombia...
Page 108 LA, LLC. See http://www.mpeqla.com. For USA and Canada Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way,Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 @ Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in China...
Page 109 Operating Instructions Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body DMC-GH2H/DMC-GH2K Model No. DMC-GH2 LUM|X H__l Vt rALi_F _ Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. VQT3A36...
Page 110 Recording [REC_ Mode: Taking Pictures whi e Adjusting Co,or Ny Co,or Node} You can take pictures with a desired effect by previewing the subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder (Live View) and setting the desired effect. Set the mode dial to [_]. Touch ['_]/[,] to select an item.
Page 111 Recording • During Motion Picture Recording, settings for My Color Mode are used. • My Color settings are memorized even if the camera is turned off. • The Auto Bracket is disabled in My Color Mode. • ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO]. •...
Page 112 Recording Mode: [_[_[_ ing Pictures in Custom Node You can select one of your own custom settings saved with [CUST. SET MEM.] to suit the picture-taking conditions. Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially. Set the mode dial to [[_], or [_].
Page 113 Recording [REC] Mode_ _ Selecting the Node and Recording Notion Pictures Creative Motion Picture Mode} You can enjoy motion picture recording with easily changeable settings by selecting Motion Picture Mode. Set the mode dial to [_]. Press <1/1_ to select the Motion Picture Mode. •...
Page 114 Recording Change the number of frames recorded and record motion pictures in slow and fast motion. • Slow motion/Fast motion setting Select [FRAME RATE] and then press I_. Press A/T to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. [_o_]: Record motion pictures at 0.8× speed [!_0_o]:Record motion pictures at 1.6×...
Page 115 Recording • Aperture value -Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. • Shutter speed -When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter...
Page 116 Recording Mode: [_[_[_[_[__ ing a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
Page 117 Recording You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people. Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 pictures/registration) • Point of recording when registering the face images (Good example •...
Page 118 Recording • Registering face image of new person Mode and then Select [FACE RECOG.] on [REC] menu press (P55) Press &/1' to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET]. ress &/1'/_l/l_ to select the face recognition frame that is not registered, and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 119 Recording elect item to edit with All', and then press I_. • You can register up to 3 face images. Item. Description of settings It is possible to register names. Press • to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET]. Enter the name. [NAME] •...
Page 120 Recording • Change or delete the information for a registered person You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered person. Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu, and then press I_.
Page 121 Recording • Auto Registration When [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON], the registration screen will display automatically after taking a picture of a face that has a high number of appearances. • Registration screen is displayed after approximately 3 pictures. •...
Page 122 Recording Mode: _ [_[_[_[_[__ sefu Functions at TraveJ Destinations For details on the [SETUP] menu settings, refer to P55. If you set the departure date or the travel destination of the vacation in advance, the number of days that have passed since the departure date (which day of the vacation it is) is recorded when you take the picture.
Page 123 Recording • The travel date setting is memorized even if the camera is turned off. • In order to record the number of days that have passed since your departure, [TRAVEL DATE] must be set to [SET]. • If you set a departure date and then take a picture on a date before this departure date, [-] (minus)
Page 124 Recording It is possible to enter babies' and pets' names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols be entered.) entry screen move press Display the • to to the character selection section. • You can display the entry screen via the following operations.
Page 125 Recording • [FILM MODE], [METERING MODE], [I.DYNAMIC], [EX. TELE CONY.], 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. For details on [REC] Mode menu...
Page 126 Recording Item Effect increases the difference between the brightness and the darkness in the picture. [CONTRAST] Decreases the difference between the brightness and the [--] darkness in the picture. The picture is sharply defined. [SHARPNESS] [--] The picture is softly focused. The colors in the picture become...
Page 127 Recording This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. Applicable modes: _[_[]_][_[___ [1_]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 4:3 TV [m]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a 35 mm film camera [1i_]: [ASPECT RATIO] of a high-definition TV, etc.
Page 128 Recording • When the aspect ratio is [_'1]. (12M) 3456X3456 pixels r'_ [_ (6M) 2448x2448 pixels [_r_ (3M) 1744x 1744 pixels • If you set [EX. TELE CONV.] (P66) to [ON], [[]] is displayed on the screen when the picture size is set to a size other than the maximum picture size for each aspect ratio.
Page 129 Recording [OFF]I[ON]I[MEMORY]I[SET] • Refer to P108 for details. Type of optical measurement to measure brightness can be changed. Applicable modes: [_[_[_[__ [_]: Multiple This is the method in which the camera measures the most suitable exposure by judging the allocation of brightness on the whole screen automatically.
Page 130 Recording [OFF]/[ON] • Refer to P69 for details. 2nd curtain synchro activates the flash just before the shutter closes when taking pictures of moving objects such as cars using a slow shutter speed. modes: [_[]_][__ Applicable [lST]: 1st curtain synchro The normal method when...
Page 131 Recording Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to how you see. modes: [_[_[_[_(_)_ Applicable [OFF]/[LOW]/[STAN DARD]/[HIGH] • This feature may be automatically disabled, depending on the lighting...
Page 132 Recording [OFF]/[2X]/[4X] • Refer to P66 for details. [SH]/[H]/[M]/[L] • Refer to P76 for details. [D/E_SETTINGS]/[STEP]/[SEQUENCE] • Refer to P78 for details. Pressing the shutter button once automatically takes four pictures with aspect ratios [L_I_'I], [l_l!_l], [lil_lil] and [_'1]. Applicable modes: [_][___ [OFF]/[ON]...
Page 133 Recording Set this when you want to correct the color reproduction of the recorded pictures on a PC, printer etc. Applicable modes: [_[_[_[_)__ [sRGB]: Color space is set to sRGB color space. This is widely used in computer related equipment. [AdobeRGB]: Color space is set to AdobeRGB color space.
Page 134 Recording • [FILM MODE], [METERING MODE], [I.DYNAMIC], [EX. TELE CONV.], 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. -For details, refer to the explanation for the corresponding...
Page 135 Recording When [24P CINEMA] or [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE] is selected in the Creative Motion Picture Mode Item Quality (bit rate)_ ! Aspect ratio 1920× 1080 pixels ([24H]) Approx. 24 Mbps 12 16:9 1920× 1080 pixels _([24L]) Approx. 17 Mbps 12 •...
Page 136 Recording [OFF]lION] • Refer to P43 for details. This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording. modes: _[_[](_]__ Applicable [OFF]I[LOW]I[STANDARD]I[HIGH] • Sound quality will be different than usual when [WIND CUT] is set. Set whether or not the mic levels are displayed on the screen.
Page 137 Recording these settings if you need Using the [CUSTON] Menu For details on how to select the [CUSTOM] menu settings, refer to P55. I[CUST. SET MEM.] I [C 1]/[02]/[03] • Refer to P104 for details. I[Fn BUTTON SET] • Refer to P17 for details. I [HIsT°GRAM] [OFF]I[ON] •...
Page 138 Recording This will set the operation of [AF/AE LOCK] button when taking 3icture with fixed focus or exposure. [OFF]: The focus and the exposure are fixed only while you are pressing [AF/AE LOCK]. (P86) [AF/AE LOCK HOLD] If you release [AF/AE LOCK], AF/AE Lock is canceled. toni: The focus and the exposure remain fixed even if you release [AF/AE LOCK] after pressing it.
Page 139 Recording Set whether or not the focus is adjusted automatically when [SHUTTER shutter button is pressed halfway. [OFF]/[ON] Illuminating the subject makes it easier for the camera to focus when recording in low light conditions that make focusing difficult. [OFF]: The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on.
Page 140 Recording This will set the operation of the [@] button when displaying the 3review screen. Preview screen is displayed only when the [@] [OFF]: pressed. [PREVIEW HOLD] It will return to previous screen when [@] is released. toni: Preview screen is displayed even after the [@] is released after pressing.
Page 141 Recording I[Q]/[D] • Refer to P63 for details. IE,co I[Q]/[D] • Refer to P63 for details. This will set the color of the information display screen on the LCD monitor. (P63) [OFF] [_]: Black colors [[]]: Gray colors [[]]: Silver colors It will switch automatically to viewfinder display when an eye or object gets near the viewfinder using an eye sensor.
Page 142 Recording Enables/disables the Quick Menu during the touch operation. [TOUCH Q,MENU] [OFF]: Setting for not using the Touch Quick Menu. [_] ..not displayed on the recording screen. [ON]: The Touch Quick Menu can be used. Enables/disables the Touch Shutter function. [OFF]: Setting for not using the Touch Shutter function.
Page 143 Recording Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixed to [ ENSOR CLEANING] the front of the imaging device is performed. • Dust reduction function will operate automatically when the camera is turned on, but you can use this function when you see dust.
Page 144 Playback/Editing • About the Burst Picture Group The pictures taken with burst speed set to [SH] are recorded together as a burst group with the burst icon [E::_]. Burst icon • Continuous playback and multi playback in a group unit is possible. •...
Page 145 Playback/Editing You can edit the pictures in the Burst Picture Group as single pictures or in group units (including all pictures in group). • Editing single pictures within a Burst Picture Group • The following editing menu can be used. -[TITLE EDIT] (P143), [TEXT STAMP] (P144), [CROPPING] (P147), [ASPECT CONY.] (P147), [FAVORITE] (P149), [PRINT SET] (P150), [PROTECT] (P151 )
Page 146 Playback/Editing • Editing in Burst Picture Group units All pictures in the Burst Picture Group are edited at once. • For Burst Picture Groups, the following editing menu can be used. -[TITLE EDIT] (P143), [TEXT STAMP] (P144), [FAVORITE] (P149), [PRINT SET] (P150), [PROTECT] (P151), [FACE REC EDIT] (P152) Select the item on the [PLAYBACK] mode menu and then...
Page 147 Playback/Editing YOU can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture. Motion Picture Touch [_] during playback using touch operation. • Motion picture is paused. Touch [SAVE]. Touch [YES]. Touch [D] to finish. • It will be saved with [PICTURE SIZE] set to [S] (2 M), [ASPECT RATIO] set to [1_], [QUALITY]...
Page 148 Playback/Editing YOU can use various functions in Playback Mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • With [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING] or [ASPECT CONV.], a new edited picture created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing...
Page 149 Playback/Editing • Changing the slide show settings You can change the settings for slide show playback by selecting [EFFECT] or [SETUP] on the slide show menu screen. [EFFECT] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching from one picture to the next.
Page 150 Playback/Editing Playback in [NORMAL PLAY], [PICTURE PLAY], [AVCHD PLAY], [MOTION JPEG PLAY], [3D PLAY], [CATEGORY PLAY] or [FAVORITE PLAY] can be selected. Select [PLAYBACK MODE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press to select the item and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Page 151 Playback/Editing You can add text (comments) to pictures. After text has been registered, it can be stamped in prints using [TEXT STAMP] (P144). (Only alphabetic characters and symbols can be entered.) Select [TITLE EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press lit to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
Page 152 Playback/Editing You can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures. It is suitable for regular size printing. (Pictures with a picture size larger than [S] will be resized when stamping the date etc. on them.) Select [TEXT STAMP] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu, (P55) Press A/T...
Page 153 Playback/Editing Press [MENU/SET]. • When selecting [:_°:i] or [_1_,/_], press • to select [YES] for stamping [AGE], and then press [MENU/SET] and proceed to step 7. Press • to select [YES] then press [MENU/SET]. • Press [_] to return to the menu screen. (The menu screen is automatically restored when...
Page 154 Playback/Editing To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [RESlZE] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press A/T to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting [SINGLE] O Press ,_/1_ to select the picture, and...
Page 155 Playback/Editing You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [CROPPING] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press A/T to select [SINGLE] or [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP], and then press [MENU/SET]. • When [SINGLE IN BURST GROUP] is selected, press ,_.IVI_III_ to select Burst Picture Group, and press [MENU/SET] to proceed to step 3.
Page 156 Playback/Editing • After converting the aspect ratio, the picture size may become larger than that of the original picture. • You may not be able to convert pictures taken on other equipment. • The [ASPECT CONV.] feature is disabled during the following conditions: - Motion...
Page 157 Playback/Editing This can only be used when [FAVORITE FUNC.] (P61) in setup menu is set to [ON]. You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a slide show.
Page 158 • For details about the icon display during Burst Picture Group playback, refer to P138. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_l 10/white_e.htm Select [PRINT SET] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press _,/r to select...
Page 159 Playback/Editing • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • With a printer supporting PictBridge, the date print settings of the printer may take precedence so check if this is the case. • It may not be possible to use the print settings with other equipment.
Page 160 Playback/Editing You can clear and replace all information relating to face recognition in selected images. Select [FACE REC EDIT] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu. (P55) Press A/T to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press ,_/1_ to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. •...
Page 161 Connecting to other equipment Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens 3D picture (H-FT012; optional) to the camera allows you to take 3D pictures for extra impact. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required. The image is an illustration. Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera.
Page 162 Connecting to other equipment ([REC] Mode menu) • [PICTURE SIZE] I 2/[QUALITY] I 3/[STABILIZER]/[RED-EYE REMOVAL]/[I.RESOLUTION]/ [I.DYNAMIC]/[EX. TELL CONV.]/[DIGITAL ZOOM]/[SH] of [BURST RATE]/ [ASPECT BRACKET] The setting is fixed as shown below. 1920x 1440 pixels 1920x 1280 pixels 1920x 1080 pixels 1792x 1792 pixels When...
Page 163 Connecting to other equipment • Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D Select the picture recorded in 3D. Select [2D/3D SETTINGS] on the [PLAYBACK] Mode menu and then press I_. (P55) • Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), or it will switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
Page 164 Connecting to other equipment Preparations: Set the [TVASPECT]. (P60) Turn this unit and the TV off. ÷ Yellow: to the video input socket White: to the audio input socket _) Red: to the audio input socket Align the marks, and insert. (_) AV cable (supplied) •...
Page 165 TV used for viewing. • Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VlERA) with the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (supplied) and play back the motion picture.
Page 166 December 2009) Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P61) Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI mini cable (optional) (P157). Turn the camera on and then press [(]_]. Operate with the remote control for the TV.
Page 167 Connecting to other equipment Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link [SUB MENU] [OK] [RETURN] The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region. Operate following the TV guide displayed on screen. • Usable functions Operate with the remote control for the TV.
Page 168 Link, read the operating instructions for the TV. • Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV are different depending the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VlERA Link. Refer to the operating instructions...
Page 169 SD card with still pictures and motion pictures recorded by this unit into a Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Recorder or DVD Recorder. Check the latest information about the equipment that can copy directly by inserting the SD card recorded by this unit, and equipment that is compatible with high definition (AVCHD) on the following website.
Page 170 Connecting to other equipment • When you play back motion pictures on 4:3 aspect ratio TV, you must set [TV ASPECT] (P6O) on this unit to [4:3] before starting a copy. The image will be vertically long if you play back motion pictures copied with [16:9] setting...
Page 171 Connecting to other equipment You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC. •...
Page 172 Connecting to other equipment [PC], press Press All' to select and then [MENU/SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P60) is set to [PC] in the [SETUP] menu in advance, the camera will be automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB MODE] selection screen.
Page 173 Connecting to other equipment • Viewing the contents of the card using the PC (folder composition) This camera is only designed to display pictures taken with this camera. Improper playback can result if you attempt to play pictures or folders edited on a PC. It is recommended to use the "PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition"...
Page 174 Connecting to other equipment If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera's LCD monitor. • Burst pictures taken with burst speed set to [SH] will be displayed as a list, and not as a group.
Page 175 Connecting to other equipment Press ,_/1_ to select the picture and then press [MENU/SET]. • The message disappears in about 2 seconds. Press • to select [PRINT START] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Refer to P168 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.
Page 176 Connecting to other equipment Select set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the "Selecting a single picture printing it" and in step 3 of the "Selecting multiple pictures printing them" procedures. • When you want to print pictures on a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the...
Page 177 Connecting to other equipment • [PAPER SIZE] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [LI3.5"x5"] 89 mmX 127 mm [2L/5"X 7"] 127 mm x 178 mm [POSTCARD] 1 go mm x 148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmX 180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmX297 [A3]...
Page 178 Others After attaching the external flash (DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500; optional), the effective range will be increased when compared to the camera's built in flash. Preparations: • Turn off the camera and close the built-in flash. • Using the dedicated flash (DMW-FL220; optional) Attach the dedicated flash to the hot shoe and then turn camera and the dedicated flash.
Page 179 [B] (Bulb) or Burst Mode. The remote shutter works similar to the shutter button on the camera. • Always use a genuine Panasonic remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional).
Page 180 PC or printer and use without worrying about the capacity of the battery. • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional). • Always...
Page 181 Others • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [_] (LCD monitor style) in the LCD monitor. • In recording Recording in Program AE Mode [[_] (Initial setting) Flash Mode (P68) 3456 Film Mode (Pl17) Optical Image Stabilizer (P73)/ @_53}1: Jitter alert (P74) Single I1 (P35)
Page 182 Others • In recording (after settings) Flash output adjustment (P73) 30 2nd curtain synchro (P122) 29 30 31 32 33 Digital Zoom (P66) FRAME RATE (P106) Extended Tele Conversion (when recording motion pictures) (P66) Extended Tele Conversion (when taking still pictures) (P66) Histogram (P65) 36 Travel date (Pl14)
Page 183 Others • In playback Playback Mode (P39) Film Mode (Pl17) Protected picture (P151) Number of prints (P150) Picture size (Pl19) _-s_: REC MODE (when recording motion pictures) (P126)/Recording quality (P126) Quality (P120) Intelligent Dynamic Range Control (P123) Intelligent Resolution (P122) Battery indication (P25) Picture number/Total pictures...
Page 184 Others Take care to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure • Take care not to knock or drop the bag/case that you inserted the camera in as the shock cause damage to the camera, lens or LCD monitor. •...
Page 185 Others • About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture. Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body.
Page 186 Others • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as rays of light from the sun may cause to malfunction. Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
Page 187 Others • About 3D recording With the 3D interchangeable lens attached, do not record a subject at less than the minimum focus distance. • The 3D effects may be more pronounced, and therefore cause tiredness or discomfort. • When the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012; optional) is used, the minimum focus distance is 0.6 m (1.97 feet).
Page 188 Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information. When...
Page 189 Others • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage caused due to loss of recorded data. • When you use a tripod, make sure the tripod is stable when this unit is attached to it.
Page 190 Others Confirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases. The major messages are described below as examples. Delete the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P151 ) • This feature is can only be used with pictures that comply with the DCF standard.
Page 191 USB connection cable to a PC or a printer. (P163, 166) • The battery cannot be recognized by the camera. Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery...
Page 192 Others When a card with pictures deleted or file names changed using a PC or other device is inserted into this unit, it will automatically retrieve new information and reconstruct burst groups. The currently retrieving information icon [_] may be displayed in the playback screen for long period of time when there are many image files, and deletion or [PLAYBACK] Mode menu cannot be used during this time.
Page 193 Others First, try out the following procedures (P185-193). lf the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [RESET] (P62) on the [SETUP] menu. • The battery is exhausted. • Charge the battery. • If you leave the camera on, the battery will be exhausted. Turn the camera off frequently by using the [ECONOMY]...
Page 194 Others Check that the exposure is correctly compensated. (P75) • Is the AE Lock (P86) applied incorrectly? Unset the settings of White Balance Bracket (P89). Set [ASPECT BRACKET] (P124) to [OFF]. • The subject is beyond the focus range of the camera. (P34) •...
Page 195 Others • If recording under fluorescent light, the brightness or the hue may change slightly when the shutter speed becomes fast. This occurs due to the characteristics of fluorescent light. It is not a malfunction. • Color or brightness of the screen may change or horizontal streaks...
Page 196 14-42 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K only works correctly with supported cameras. When older Panasonic digital cameras (DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1, DMC-G1 ) are used, [STABILIZER] in the [REC] Mode menu (P74) cannot be set to [OFF]. It is recommended...
Page 197 Others • The LCD monitor turns off when [AUTO LCD OFF] (P59)is selected for the [ECONOMY] Mode. [This does not happen when using the AC adaptor (DMW-AC8PP; optional).] • It will switch to viewfinder display if there is hand or object near the eye sensor. (P15) Adjust the brightness...
Page 198 Others • You can display the pictures without being rotated when [ROTATE DISP.] (P148) is set to [OFF]. • You can rotate pictures with the [ROTATE] function. (P148) • You can only display the pictures rotated if you use a lens (P18) that supports the Direction Detection Function...
Page 199 (optional), and then play back the motion pictures on the camera. (P156, 157) Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VlERA) with the AVCHD logo. Check [TVASPECT] setting. (P60) • Is it connected properly...
Page 200 Others Disconnect the USB connection cable. Connect it again while the card is inserted in the camera. Check if your PC is compatible with SDXC memory cards. http:llpanasonic.netlavclsdcardlinformationlSDXC.html A message prompting to format the card may be displayed when connecting, but do not format.
Page 201 Others • Is [AF ASSIST LAMP] on the [CUSTOM] menu set to [ON]? (P131 ) • The AF Assist Lamp does not turn on in bright places. • The surface of the camera and the reverse side of the LCD monitor may become warm during use.
Page 202 Others Digital C amera Body (DMC-GH2): Information for your safety Power Consumption: 3.4 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 14-140 mm/F4.0-5.8 lens supplied in DMC-GH2H is used) 3.2 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) (When the 14-42 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens supplied in DMC-GH2K is used) i 2.6 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) (When the 14-140 mm/F4.0-5.8...
Page 203 Others Shutter speed: B (Bulb) (Max. approx. 120 seconds), 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second Taking still pictures during motion picture recording Motion picture priorities: 1/30th of a second to 1/16000th of a second Still picture priorities: B (Bulb) (Max. approx. 120 seconds), 60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second EV 0 to EV Metering range:...
Page 204 0 °C to 40 'C (32 °F to 104 °F) 10%RH to 80%RH Operating humidity: [EN GLIS H]/[FRAN QAIS]/[ESPA_IOL]/[PORTU GU E S] Language select: Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A79B): Information for your safety Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLC12PP):Information for your safety 196 VQT3A36...
Page 205 Others Interchangeable Lens (H-VS014140) "LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140 mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S." Focal length: f=14 mm to 140 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 280 mm) Aperture type: 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm Aperture range: F4.0 (Wide) to F5.8 (Tele) Minimum aperture value: Lens construction:...
Page 206 Others DMW-BLC12PP Lithum Ion Battery DMW-AC8PP AC Adaptor _1 DMW-DCC8 DC Coupler DMW-ZL1 Zoom Lever DMW-FL220 DMW-FL360 Flash DMW-FL500 H-VS014140 H-FS014042 H-FS014045 H-FS045200 Interchangeable Lens H-F007014/H-ES045 H-H020/H-F008 H-H014/H-FS100300 H-FT012 (_) : DMW-LMCH62 _2 (._: DMW-LND62 (_) : MC Protector (_ : DMW-LPL62 (_ : ND Filter (_) : DMW-LMC52 ©...
Page 207 October 2010. These be subject to change. 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. When the 14-140 mm/F4.0-5.8 lens supplied...
Page 208 THE FOLLOWING: 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,...
Page 209 Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Digital Still Camera Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because...
Page 210 Others Mail-In Service For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship the product prepaid Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite McAIlen, TX 78503 DanacareC_us.[}anasonic.com When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories,...
Page 211 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts(_,us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly...
Page 212 Others Index Change REC MODE and REC QUALITY - Motion Picture ....126 Change the Flash Setting ....... 68 Before Starting Compensate the Exposure ..... About the Lens ........Connect your Camera to Your PC ..163 Camera Features and Naming ....11 Copy to PC Using PhotofunStudio ..
Page 213 Others Playback Motion Pictures ......Digital Zoom ..........Playback Zoom ........Direct Focus Area ........Prevent Jitter (Camera Shake) ....DPOF (Print Set) ........Print Pictures ......... Ex. Tele. Conversion ....... Protect aPicture ........Exposure Meter ........Register Facial Images ......Exposure Settings .........
Page 214 Others Motion Picture REC button ....133 General Information Multi Film Bracket ......... 3D Info ..........Night Portrait Mode ......... Accessories .......... Night Scenery Mode ....... Care for Battery ........Party Mode ........... Care for Charger ........Peripheral Defocus ......... Pet Mode ..........
Page 215 Service Obtain product information and operative assistant; localize the closer distributor or Service Center; buy spare parts and accessories by our web site to Latin American: http://www.lar.panasonic.com Amsoyou may contact us directly by our Contact Center: Panama 800=PANA (800=7262) Colombia...
Page 216 LA, LLC. See http://www.mpeqla.com. For USA and Canada Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way,Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 @ Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in China...

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