Panasonic LUMIX DC-GH6 User manual

Owner’s Manual

Digital Camera

Instrucciones de funcionamiento

<Guía de inicio rápido>

Cámara digital

Model No. / Modelo N. DC-GH6

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Owner’s Manual <Quick Start Guide>

Digital Camera

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and

save this manual for future use.

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 below. The serial number is on the tag located

on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient

camera information source.

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 this

Owner’s Manual.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the

purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

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About Owner’s Manual

Owner’s Manual <Quick Start Guide> (This

Document)

Explains the preparation before recording.

Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide> (HTML

Format/PDF Format)

Explains all functions and operation methods in detail.

This can be viewed with a PC or smartphone.

https://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/GH6/index.html

Symbols Used in This Document

In this document, camera operation is explained using the following

symbols.

0Images and illustrations used in this document are for explaining the functions.

0Description in this document is based on the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060).

[MENU/SET] button

Press the center of the joystick

3421

Cursor button up/down/left/right

Joystick up/down/left/right

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Contents

About Owner’s Manual..............................................................................3

Information for Your Safety .......................................................................5

Introduction

Before Use ..............................................................................................12

Standard Accessories .............................................................................14

Names of Parts .......................................................................................16

Viewfinder/Monitor Displays....................................................................21

Getting Started/Basic Operations

Attaching a Shoulder Strap .....................................................................22

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................23

Inserting Cards (Optional) .......................................................................27

Attaching a Lens .....................................................................................29

Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle ..............................................30

Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time) .........................31

Menu Operation Methods........................................................................32

Materials

Message Displays ...................................................................................33

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................34

Specifications ..........................................................................................37

Trademarks and Licenses.......................................................................44

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)....................................................47

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Information for Your Safety

∫Product identification marking

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

0Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.

0Use the recommended accessories.

0Do not remove covers.

0Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service

personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be

easily accessible.

Product Location

Digital camera Bottom

Battery charger Bottom

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Information for Your Safety

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

0Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

0Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

0Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

0Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

0Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the

user’s authority to operate this device.

0To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and

use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer

or peripheral devices.

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.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic

Model No.: DC-GH6

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490

Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

∫About the battery pack

How to Display Certification and Compliance Information

Certification and compliance information for this camera can be viewed on the

menu screen.

1Select the [Others] tab of the [Setup] menu.

2Select [Approved Regulations] and confirm your selection.

Contains FCC ID: VPYLBEE5ZZ1PJ

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure

Guidelines as this equipment has very low levels of RF energy.

Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)

Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down

through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF

chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways

the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off

at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the

aforementioned packets is being transmitted. In other words, this device

automatically discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to

transmit or operational failure.

Frequency Tolerance: n 20ppm

CAUTION

Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

0Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

0Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

0Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

0Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

0Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off

thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes.

Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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0Do not heat or expose to flame.

0Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of

time with doors and windows closed.

0Do not expose to low air pressure at high altitudes.

0Do not expose to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in explosions or

leakage of flammable liquids and gases.

∫About the AC adaptor (supplied)

CAUTION

0Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type

recommended by the manufacturer.

0When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer

and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above

60 oC (140 oF) or incinerate.

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

0Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another

confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.

But

0In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC

power supply only.

0When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug

adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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Cautions for Use

0Do not use any other USB connection cables except the one supplied with the

camera or the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional).

0Do not use any other BNC conversion cables (for TC IN/OUT) except the supplied

one.

0Always use a genuine Panasonic Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional).

0Always use a genuine Panasonic Tripod Grip (DMW-SHGR1: optional).

0Use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet)

long).

0Do not use the BNC cables with the length of 2.8 m (9.2 feet) or more.

0Do not use the synchro cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

0Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

0Do not use the stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.

Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic

equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

0If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may

be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

0Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely

affecting the pictures and/or sound.

0Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic

fields created by speakers or large motors.

0Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures

and/or sound.

0If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning

properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then

reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

0If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/

or sound may be adversely affected.

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0Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC Coupler

(DMW-DCC17: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the electrical

outlet.

0Do not press the monitor with excessive force.

0Do not press the lens with excessive force.

0Do not spray the camera with insecticides or volatile chemicals.

0Do not keep products made of rubber, PVC or similar materials in contact with

the camera for a long period of time.

0Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc.,

to clean the camera, since it may deteriorate the external case or the coating

may peel off.

0Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun, as rays of light from the

sun may cause it to malfunction.

0Always use the supplied cords and cables.

0Do not extend the cords or the cables.

0During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not

turn the camera off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor. Do

not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity.

0The data on the card may be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic waves, static

electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important

data on another device, such as a PC.

0Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera only

to ensure proper operation.

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