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  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 1
    Digital Camera/ Lens Kit/Body Model No. DC-GX9K/DC-GX9M DC-GX9 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. More detailed owner's manual is available in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)". To read it, download it from
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    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No
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    dripping or splashing. • Use the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do 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 identification marking Product
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    continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with Panasonic Model No.:DC-GX9 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Support Contact: http://shop.panasonic.com/support DC-GX9
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    device. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. DC-GX9 has been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure limits
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    ■ 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
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    ■ Cautions for Use • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. • Use a "High Speed HDMI micro cable" with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work. "High Speed HDMI micro cable" (Type D - Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long) Keep
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    picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) or DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. • The data on the card may be damaged
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    the menu can be set by pressing [MENU/SET] button. Steps for setting a menu item are described as follows: → [Rec] → [Quality] → [ ] • This Owner's Manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as . • Dial operations are illustrated as below. Rotate the front dial Rotate
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    ..... 14 ■ About the Lens 17 ■ About the Card 18 ■ Quick Start Guide 19 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 19 Inserting the battery and/or SD memory card ( 78 ■ Q&A Troubleshooting 82 ■ Specifications 86 ■ Digital Camera Accessory System ........ 92 ■ Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 93
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    Preparations/Basics Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ●Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, monitor, viewfinder, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent
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    are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts. • Please dispose of all packaging appropriately. • The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the actual product. 12 DVQX1379
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    DC-GX9K 1 H-FS12032 2 SYF0059 3 4 5 DC-GX9M H-FS12060 VYF3514 VFC4605 SYA0066 VKF4971 Preparations/Basics DC-GX9 VKF4971 6 8 DMW-BLG10PP K1HY04YY0106 10 7 9 SAE0012A VFC5167 : VKF5259 : SKF0133H • Some digital camera kits may not be commercially available in some regions. 13 DVQX1379 (
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    Preparations/Basics Names and Functions of Main Parts ■ Camera body 12 3 11 12 13 14 4 8 9 10 5 7 6 15 3 21 20 19 18 17 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 33 34 28 31 32 35 36 42 41 40 39 38 37 Function buttons [Fn4] to [Fn8] are touch icons. They can be displayed by touching the [ ] tab
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    socket (→21) 38 Card/Battery door (→20) 39 Release lever (→20) 40 DC coupler cover (→92) 41 Tripod mount • Do not attach this unit to tripods ) ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional). (→92) When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC11: optional
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    Preparations/Basics ■ Lens H-FS12032 H-FS12060 5 6 1 23 4 1 Lens surface 2 Tele 3 Zoom ring 4 Wide 5 Contact point 6 Lens fitting mark (→22) 7 Focus ring (→36) 8 Lens mount rubber 1 2 73 4 ■ Removing the Hot Shoe Cover The camera comes with a hot shoe cover attached to the hot shoe. Remove the
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    your interchangeable lens For smoother recording, we recommend updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to the latest version. • To view the latest information on the firmware or to download the firmware, visit the support site below: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is
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    4 or higher Label example [MP4] [4K] UHS Speed Class 3 When recording in 4K Photo / [Post Focus] UHS Speed Class 3 • Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.) ●Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing
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    Quick Start Guide Preparations/Basics Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from dropping. 1 Pass the shoulder strap
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    To remove battery Move lever ( ) in direction of arrow. • To remove card Press the center of the card. Press Pull out ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLG10PP). ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●If you close the card/battery door with the
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    Preparations/Basics Charging the battery • The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP. • We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). Insert the battery into the camera. Make sure that the camera is turned off.
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    Preparations/Basics Charging from the power outlet Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied), and insert the AC adaptor (supplied) into the power outlet. Charging from a computer Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (
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    ■ Detaching the lens Attach the lens cap While pressing on the lens release button ( ), rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove • Hold the part around the base of the lens to rotate it. Preparations/Basics Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. 1
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    Preparations/Basics Extending/retracting the lens [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS12032) is attached] ■ How to Extend the Lens Rotate the zoom ring in the direction of arrow from position ( ) (the lens is retracted) to position ( ) [12 mm to 32 mm (H-FS12032)] to extend the lens. • When the
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    Preparations/Basics [LVF] button (Recording pictures using the viewfinder) 1 Press [LVF] ( ) button [LVF] button Eye Sensor Automatic switching between viewfinder and monitor Viewfinder display Monitor display  When [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] ([Focus / Release Shutter]) menu is set to [
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    Preparations/Basics Holding the camera • Do not block the flash, AF Assist Lamp, microphone, or speaker with your fingers or other objects. AF Assist Lamp Flash Microphone Speaker ■ Adjusting the angle of the monitor ■ Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder • Be careful not to catch your finger,
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    Preparations/Basics Shutter button (Taking pictures) 1 Set mode dial to [ ] • The camera automatically optimizes the main settings. 2 Press the shutter button halfway (press lightly) to focus on the subject Aperture value Shutter speed Focus display (Green) (When focus is aligned: illuminated When
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    Preparations/Basics Basic operations Cursor button Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. You can perform the following operations while recording. (Some items or settings cannot be selected depending on the mode or display style the camera is in.) [ ] (ISO sensitivity) ( )
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    Shutter-Priority AE Mode Determine shutter speed, then take pictures. Manual Exposure Mode Determine aperture and shutter speed, then take pictures. pre-registered settings. Panorama Shot Mode Take panorama pictures. Scene Guide Mode Take pictures that match the scene being recorded. Creative Control
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    Preparations/Basics Touch screen (Touch operations) Touch To touch and release the touch screen. Drag To touch and slide your finger across the touch screen. Pinch (spread/pinch) On the touch screen, spread (pinch out) your 2 fingers to zoom in, and pinch (pinch in) your 2 fingers to zoom out. ■
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    Preparations/Basics Setting the menu 1 Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu 2 Switch the menu type Press Press to select a tab such as [ ] • You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial. Press [MENU/SET] ■ Menu types (→57) • [Rec] • [Motion Picture] • [Custom] •
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    Preparations/Basics Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) You can easily call some of the menu items and set them during recording. 1 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button 60p 2 Rotate the front dial to select a menu item 3 Rotate the rear dial to select the setting 4 Press [Q.MENU/ ] button to
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    Recording Taking pictures with automatic settings (Intelligent Auto Mode) This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment. 1 Set mode dial to [ ] • At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent
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    Recording Taking pictures with customized coloring, brightness and blurriness of the background Recording mode: ■ Setting coloring Press to display the setting screen Rotate the rear dial to adjust color • Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. ■ Setting brightness (exposure)/
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    Taking pictures with Auto Focus Recording Recording mode: Set the focusing operation to be performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. 1 Set the focus mode lever to [AFS/AFF] or [AFC] • It is fixed to [AFS] when Panorama Shot Mode is set. Settings The movement of the subject and the
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    Recording Taking pictures with Manual Focus Recording mode: Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. 1 Set
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    focus is to the near side or to the far side. (MF Guide) • MF Assist and MF Guide may not display depending on the lens used. You can, however, touch screen or a button. MF Assist (Enlarged screen) Peaking MF Guide Recording Operation 1 Touch operation Drag Pinch out / Pinch in Description
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    with Exposure Compensation Recording mode: Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. • In Manual Exposure Mode, you can compensate the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. 1 Rotate the Exposure Compensation dial to compensate
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    Recording with the 4K Photo function Recording Recording mode: You can take burst pictures of approximately 8 million pixels with a burst rate of 30 fps. You can select and save a frame from the burst file. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class 3 card. • When recording, the angle of view
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    Recording 4 Press the shutter button to perform recording • When you press the [Fn1] button while recording, you can add a marker. (Up to 40 markers for each recording.) When selecting and saving pictures from a 4K burst file, you can skip to the positions where you added markers. ([4K Burst(S/S)]
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    Recording ●If the surrounding temperature is high or 4K photos are recorded continuously, [ ] may be displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through. Wait until the camera cools down. ●When [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) or [Pre-Burst Recording] is set, the battery drains faster and the camera
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    . You can use to skip to a marked position to select a picture. Touch [ ] to return to the original operation. White marker: This is manually set during recording or playback. Green marker:This is automatically set by the camera during recording. (Auto Marking function1) Marker operation screen
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    Adjusting the focus after recording ([Post Focus] / [Focus Stacking]) Recording Recording mode: You can record 4K burst pictures while changing the focus point and then select a focus point after recording. This function is best for non-moving subjects. • To record pictures, use a UHS Speed Class
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    Recording Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus]) 1 On the playback screen, select the image with the [ ] icon and press 2 Touch the focus point • If there are no pictures with the focus on the selected point, a red frame will be displayed, and pictures cannot be saved. • The edge
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    Recording Select the focus range to combine and create a single picture ([Focus Stacking]) Near Focus Distant 1 Touch [ ] on screen in step 2 of "Select the focus point and save the picture ([Post Focus])" (→44) 2 Choose a stacking method and touch it [Auto Merging] Automatically select photos
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    Recording Selecting a Drive Mode ([Burst] / [Self Timer]) Recording mode: You can switch the operation to be performed when you press the shutter button. 1 Press [ ] button ( ) 2 Press to select the drive mode and press [MENU/SET] [Single] [Burst] [4K PHOTO] When the shutter button is pressed
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    to perform recording while adjusting the aperture. • Available in Aperture-Priority AE Mode or when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] in Manual Exposure Mode. (Focus Bracket) Press the shutter button to perform recording while adjusting the focus position. Press the shutter button once to take
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    Recording Exposure Bracket ■ About [More Settings] (step 2 in (→47)) [Step] Sets the number of pictures to be taken and the exposure compensation range. [ ] (Takes three pictures with an interval of 1/3 EV) to [ ] (Takes seven pictures with an interval of 1 EV) [Sequence] Sets the order in
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    stabilizer is displayed on the recording screen. When taking pictures Panasonic lenses compatible with Dual I.S. (Based on the Micro Four ], [ ] or [ ] is not displayed even when a compatible lens is used, update the lens firmware to the latest version. (→17) Lens + Body (Dual I.S.) ( / ) Lenses
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    the appropriate function button to change the setting during recording. (→32) If the focal length is not set automatically, you can set it manually. • When a manually selected focal length is set, a confirmation screen asking you to change the focal length setting is displayed after you turn on the
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    Recording Recording Motion Picture/4K Motion Picture Recording mode: You can record full high-definition quality images that comply with the AVCHD standard, as well as motion pictures or 4K motion pictures recorded in MP4. 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording Elapsed recording time
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    Recording ■ Setting the format, picture size and recording frame rate → [Motion Picture] → [Rec Format] [AVCHD] [MP4] This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. This data format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a computer and other such devices. → [Motion
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    Recording ●[AVCHD] motion pictures: Files are split into smaller motion picture files for recording when the file size exceeds 4 GB. ●MP4 motion pictures with a [Rec Quality] size of [FHD] or [HD]: You can continue recording without interruption even if the continuous recording time exceeds 30
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    Recording 1 Set mode dial to [ ] 2 Set the menu → [Creative Video] → [4K Live Cropping] Settings: [40SEC] / [20SEC] / [OFF] 3 Set the crop start frame and press Start [MENU/SET] to set • Set the crop end frame as well. • When making settings for the first time, a crop start frame of size 1920
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    Playback Viewing your pictures 1 Press [ ] (Playback) button 2 Press to select a picture to be displayed • When you press and hold , the pictures are displayed one after another. ■ Ending Playback Press [ ] (Playback) button again or press the shutter button halfway. ●The playback screen appears if
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    Playback Deleting pictures Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. ■ [Delete Single] Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture Use to select [Delete Single] and press [MENU/SET] ■ To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures  A picture group is handled as 1 picture. (All the pictures in
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    ] [Exposure Mode] [4K Live Cropping] [Custom Mode] You can select your preferred custom setting from [Set1], [Set2], and [Set3]. [Panorama Shot] [Direction] [Picture Size] [Scene Guide] [Scene Switch] [Creative Control] [Filter Effect] [Simultaneous Record w/o Filter] 57 DVQX1379 (ENG)
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    Menu [Rec] [Aspect Ratio] [Picture Size] [Quality] [AFS/AFF] [Photo Style] [Filter Settings] [Color Space] [Metering Mode] [Highlight Shadow] [i.Dynamic] [i.Resolution] [Flash] [Red-Eye Removal] [ISO Auto Upper Limit (Photo)] [Min. Shtr Speed] [Long Shtr NR] [Shading Comp.] [Diffraction
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    [Monitor / Display] [Auto Review] [Monochrome Live View] [Constant Preview] [Live View Boost] [Peaking] [Histogram] [Guide Line] [Center Marker] [Highlight] [Zebra Pattern] [Expo.Meter] [MF Guide] [Lens / Others] [Lens Position Resume] [Power Zoom Lens] [Lens Fn Button Setting] [Self Timer Auto
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    Menu [Setup] [Online Manual] [Cust.Set Mem.] [Clock Set] [World Time] [Travel Date] [Wi-Fi] [Bluetooth] [Wireless Connection Lamp] [Beep] [Economy] [Monitor Display Speed] [Monitor Display]/ [Viewfinder] [Monitor Luminance] [
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    Menu [Aspect Ratio] Recording mode: This allows you to select the aspect ratio of the pictures to suit printing or the playback method. → [Rec] → [Aspect Ratio] [4:3] [3:2] [16:9] [1:1] Aspect ratio of a 4:3 TV Aspect ratio of standard film cameras Aspect ratio of high-definition TV, etc. Aspect
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    Menu [Quality] Recording mode: Set the compression rate used for storing pictures. → [Rec] → [Quality] [ ] JPEG [ ] Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format. Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality. [ [ ] ] RAW + JPEG Saves pictures in
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    Menu [Standard] Standard setting. [Vivid] Setting with slightly high contrast and saturation. [Natural] Setting with slightly low contrast. [Monochrome] Setting that creates a picture using monochrome shades of gray only, such as black and white. [L.Monochrome] Setting that creates a
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    Menu [Live View Boost] The screen is displayed bright so that you can check the composition in low-light environment such as at night. → [Custom] → [Monitor / Display] → [Live View Boost] Settings: [ON] / [OFF] / [SET] ●[Live View Boost] is disabled when using [Constant Preview]. [RAW Processing]
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    ■ Setting each item When you select an item, the setting screen appears. Operation Touch operation Description Drag Used to make adjustments / [DISP.] [MENU/SET] [WB K Set] [Adjust.] [DISP.] [Set] Used to display the color temperature setting screen (Only when [White Balance] is set to [ ])
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    Menu [Sequence Composition] Select multiple frames from a 4K burst file to create a sequence composition of a moving subject into one picture. • We recommend using a tripod to take pictures for Sequence Composition. → [Playback] → [Sequence Composition] 1 Use to select the 4K burst files and press
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    's clock with a smartphone Displaying still pictures on a TV Wireless printing Sending pictures to AV device Sending pictures to a PC Using WEB services ●This manual uses the term "smartphone" for both smartphones and tablets unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. ●For details, refer to
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    [Wireless Connection Lamp] in the [Setup] menu, you can set the lamp so that it will not light/flash. ■ [Wi-Fi] button In this Owner's manual, a function button to which [Wi-Fi] is assigned is referred to as the [Wi-Fi] button. (At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi] is assigned
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    Store" (iOS) Select "App Store" Enter "Panasonic Image App" or "LUMIX" into the search box Select "Panasonic Image App" and install it • Use the latest version. • Supported OS versions as of February 2018. Supported OS versions may be changed without prior notice. • The service may not be able to be
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    smartphones Android: Android 5.0 or higher equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 or higher (excluding those that do not support Bluetooth low energy) iOS: iOS 9.0 or higher (excluding the iPad 2) First-time connection You need to set up pairing (connection) for the first time only.
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth If you are using an Android device, follow the steps up to here to complete the setup. Proceed to the steps below only if you are using an iOS device. • If [Wi-Fi Password] (→72) is set to [OFF] on the camera, select [Wi-Fi Setup]. (At the time of purchase, [Wi-Fi Password] is set to
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connecting the camera to a smartphone that does not support for Bluetooth Low Energy You can easily establish a Wi-Fi connection on this unit without entering a set [Wi-Fi Password] to [ON]. For details, refer to "Owner's manual for advanced features (PDF format)". 72 DVQX1379 (ENG)
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Closing the Wi-Fi connection 1 Set the camera to Recording Mode • Press the shutter button halfway to return to recording mode. 2 Select the camera's menu items to terminate the Wi-Fi connection → [Setup] → [Wi-Fi] → [Wi-Fi Function] → [Yes] 3 On the smartphone, close "Image App"
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ■ Turning off the camera with the smartphone Select [ ] Select [ OFF] ●When [Remote Wakeup] is set to [ON], the Bluetooth function continues to operate even after the camera is turned off, thus causing the battery to drain. Operating the shutter button of the camera using a
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    camera. (Playing back a picture) When the picture is touched, it is played back at a larger size (Saving and sending pictures to web services such as SNS) Press and hold the picture and drag it Transferring recorded images to a smartphone automatically Wireless connectivity required: Bluetooth Wi-Fi
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    Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 4 Check the send settings on the camera, and select [Set] • To change the send setting, press [DISP.] button. • The camera will enter a mode where it can automatically transfer images and [ ] will be displayed on the recording screen. (If [Auto Transfer] is not displayed on the
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    end of March 2023. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs10ae.html • For details about information such as the operating environment or operating method, refer to the "Owner's manual for advanced features (PDF format)" or the operating instructions of "PHOTOfunSTUDIO" (PDF format
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    Others List of monitor/viewfinder displays • The following images are examples of when the display screen is set to [ ] (monitor style) in the monitor. In recording 60p Card (displayed only Recording mode (→29) Custom Set [Photo Style] (→62) Flash Setting during recording) XXhXXmXXs Elapsed
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    Level Disp.] [Silent Mode] AE Lock [Metering Mode] Program Shift Aperture value Aperture Bracket (→48) Shutter speed Exposure compensation Exposure Bracket (→48) Brightness (exposure) (→34) Manual Exposure Assist ISO sensitivity 79 DVQX1379 (ENG)
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    Others AWBc 98 r20 RXXmXXs [Dial Guide] White Balance White Balance Bracket White Balance Fine Adjustment Coloring Number of recordable pictures Maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously Available recording
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    (→61) Wi-Fi/Bluetooth (→67) Function button setting (→32) ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation (→38) Exposure Bracket (→48) Brightness (exposure) (→34) Manual Exposure Assist Flash Mode AWB 98 r20 RXXmXXs [Photo Style] (→62) White Balance White Balance Bracket (→47) White Balance Fine Adjustment
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    Others Q&A Troubleshooting • Performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue. • Further information is provided in the "Owner's manual for advanced features (PDF format)". Check it together with the information in this section. When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound. • The
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    the shutter speed. It is possible to select a shutter speed from [1/50], [1/60], [1/100], or [1/120]. You can set the shutter speed manually in the Creative Video Mode. (→29) Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. • When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting
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    Others No flash emitted. • The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases. - The flash is closed. - Flash set to [ ] (Forced Flash Off). • Set [Shutter Type] to [AUTO] or [MSHTR]. (→58) • Set [Silent Mode] to [OFF]. (→58) The monitor/viewfinder is turned off although the camera is turned on. •
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    Others I am having a problem connecting to my Windows 8 PC. The user name and password are not settings do not match severely, please match them. It takes time to transmit an image to the WEB service. Transmission of the image fails midway. There is an image that could not be transmitted. • Is the
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    Others Specifications Digital Camera Body (DC-GX9): Information for your safety Power Source Power Consumption DC 8.4 V (8.4 V ) 3.1 W (When recording with Monitor) [When the Interchangeable lens (H- When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic 86 DVQX1379 (ENG)
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    /Shade/Incandescent lights/ Flash/White set1, 2, 3, 4/White Balance K set Exposure (AE) Program AE/Aperture-priority AE/Shutter-priority AE/ Manual exposure Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV steps, -5 EV to +5 EV Light metering system, 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system, Light metering mode
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 88
    Others Flash Flash Mode Flash synchronization speed Microphones Speaker Recording media Picture size (Still picture) Recording quality (Motion pictures) Quality Built-in pop up flash GN 6.0 equivalent (ISO200·m) [GN 4.2 equivalent (ISO100·m)] Flash range: Approx. 0.4 m (1.3 feet) to 4.8 m (16 feet
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 89
    Others Recording file format Still picture RAW/JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.31 standard) 4K photo (burst file) MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC (2 ch)) Motion picture AVCHD Progressive/AVCHD/MP4 Audio compression AVCHD: Dolby Audio™ (2 ch) format MP4: AAC (2
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    Frequency range used (central frequency) 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz ■ AC adaptor (Panasonic SAE0012A): Information for your safety Input: Output: 110 V - 240 V 50/ this product (including the accessories) represent the following: AC DC Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 91
    Others Interchangeable Lens H-FS12032 "LUMIX G VARIO 12-32 mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S." H-FS12060 "LUMIX G VARIO 12-60 mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S." Focal length f=12 mm to 32 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 64 mm) f=12 mm to 60 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 92
    -SSTG9 1 Supplied with an AC adaptor and a USB connection cable (for charger). 2 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 using an AC adaptor (optional), use the AC cable supplied with
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 93
    Others Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed operating instructions are available in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)". To read it, download it from the website. http://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/index.html?model=DC-GX9&dest=P • Click the desired language. ■
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 94
    your purchase price. The Service--Online Repair Request Online Repair Request To submit a new repair request and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support. When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in the Owner's Manual
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 95
    this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to: Consumer Affairs Department Panasonic Corporation of North America 661 Independence Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320 95 DVQX1379 (ENG)
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 96
    Personal Care, Home Appliances, Headphones, Batteries, Backup Chargers & more... Customer Services Directory For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Parts, Owner's Manuals, Dealer and Service info go to http://shop.panasonic.com/support For the hearing or speech impaired TTY: 1- 877-833-8855
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 97
    parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc. Digital Camera Digital Camera Peripherals Digital Camera Accessories One (1) year, parts and labour One
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 98
    applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory. WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our Support page : www.panasonic.ca/english/support 98 DVQX1379 (ENG)
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    the U.S. and other countries. ●App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. ●Android and Google Play are trademarks , Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names names mentioned in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 | Basic Operating Manual - Page 100
    Panasonic Corporation of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 http://shop.panasonic.com Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com © Panasonic Corporation 2018 Printed in China
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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera/
Lens Kit/Body
Model No.
DC-GX9K/DC-GX9M
DC-GX9
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and
save this manual for future use.
More detailed owner’s manual is available in “Owner’s Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the
website. (→93)
Register online at http://shop.panasonic.com/support (U.S. customers only)
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If you have any questions, visit:
Canada : www.panasonic.ca/english/support
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