Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx8 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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•Set the background color for the menu screen.
[TV Connection]
[HDMI Info Display (Rec)]:
Set whether or not to display information when recording an 
image on the camera while monitoring it on a TV. 
[ON]:The camera display is output as is.
[OFF]: Only images are output.
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This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.•When the camera is connected to a TV, lower the volume of the T V.
[3D Playback]:
Set the output method for 3D pictures.
[]: Set when connecting to a 3D compatible television.
[]: Set when connecting to a television not compatible with 
3D.
Set this when you would like to view pictures in 2D 
(conventional image) on a 3D compatible television.
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This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.
•Refer to  P351 for the method to play back 3D pictures in 3D.
[VIERA Link]:
Settings that allow this unit to be controlled by the remote control 
of the VIERA equipment by automatically coupling this unit with  
the VIERA Link compatible equipment using HDMI micro cable.
[ON]: Remote control operation of the VIERA Link compatible 
equipment is enabled.
(Not all operations are possible)
Button operation of the main unit will be limited.
[OFF]: Operation is performed with the buttons on this unit.
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This will work when the HDMI micro cable is connected.•Refer to  P336 for details.
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each menu.
[ON]/[OFF]
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•If you set a different language by mistake, select [~] from the menu icons to set the desired 
language.
•This enables the firmware versions of the camera and lens to be  checked.•Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to display infor mation about the software on 
the unit.
•The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 00 01.•A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. We rec ommend formatting the card 
(P33)  after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere.
•To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first and th en use this function to reset the 
file number.
A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [ Yes] to reset the folder number.
•When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following setting s are also reset.–The [World Time] setting–The settings of [Travel Date] (departure date, return date, location)
–The settings of [Rotate Disp.], [Picture Sort] and [Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu•The folder number and the clock setting are not changed.
[Menu Information]
Explanations of the menu items and settings are displayed on th e 
menu screen.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.
[Version Disp.]—
[Self Timer Auto Off]
Set this item to cancel the self-timer when you turn off the 
camera.
[ON]/[OFF]
[No.Reset]Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
[Reset]
The recording or setup/custom settings are reset to the default .
The following settings are reset to the default: –
Recording settings (Except for [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup ] 
settings) and drive mode
–Recording settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings)–Setup/custom settings 
						

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•Always reset the camera when disposing or selling it to prevent personal information saved 
within the camera from being misused.
•Always reset the camera after making a copy of personal informa tion when sending the camera 
in to be repaired.
•Imaging device and image processing is optimized when the camer a is purchased. Use this 
function when bright spots that do not exist in the subject get  recorded.
•Turn the camera off and on after the pixels are corrected.
•Dust Reduction Function will operate automatically when the cam era is turned on, but you can 
use this function when you see dust.  (P395)
•Refer to P33 for details.
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default setti ngs.
(Excluding [LUMIX CLUB]  (P323) )
[Pixel Refresh]It will perform optimization of imaging device and image 
processing.
[Sensor Cleaning]Dust reduction to blow off the debris and dust that have affixe d to 
the front of the imaging device is performed.
[Format]— 
						

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Entering Text
When entering characters, you can switch between 
alphabets, numbers, and special characters.
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Example of operation for displaying a screen:
1Press 3/4/2/ 1 to select text and then press [MENU/SET] to 
register.
•Move the cursor to [ ] and then press [MENU/SET] to switch text  between [A] 
(capitals), [a] (lower case), [1] (numbers) and [&] (special ch aracters).
•To enter the same characters in a row, move the cursor by rotat ing the rear dial to the 
right.
•The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor  to the item and 
pressing [MENU/SET]:
–[ ]]: Enter a blank–[Delete]: Delete a character
–[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the left–[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered.
(Maximum of 9 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])
•A maximum of 15 characters can be entered for [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] an d [ ].
(Maximum of 6 characters when setting names in [Face Recog.])
2Press  3/4/2/ 1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press 
[MENU/SET] to end text input.
•Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on  the screen.
> [Rec] > [Profile Setup] >  [SET] > 
[Baby1]  > [Name]  > [SET]MENU 
						

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3.  Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode: 
In this mode, the camera makes the optimal settings for the sub ject and scene, so we 
recommend it when you wish to leave the settings to the camera  and record without 
thinking about them.
The camera detects scenes automatically (Scene Detection)
( : When taking pictures,  : When recording motion pictures)
The Intelligent Auto Mode adjusts the settings of the main func tions automatically, allowing 
you to record images without having to make advanced settings. When you want to record 
images easily, use Intelligent Auto Mode.
At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Pl us Mode.
[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait]¢1[i-Night Scenery]
[iHandheld Night Shot]
¢2[i-Food] [i-Baby]¢3[i-Sunset] [i-Low Light]
¢ 1 Displayed when an external flash is used.
¢ 2 Only displayed when [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON].  (P88)
¢ 3 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for 
birthdays of registered faces already set only when the Face/Ey e of 
a person 3 years old or younger is detected.
•[ ¦ ] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard  
settings are set.
•When recording 4K photos, Scene Detection works the same way as  
when recording motion pictures.
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(± : possible,  —: not possible)
1Set the mode dial to  [ ¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most recently used 
of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode.
2Align the screen with the subject.
•When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon 
of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, 
after which its color changes to the usual red. (Automatic 
scene detection)
∫Functions that work automatically
•The following functions are performed automatically to allow th e camera to make the optimal 
settings.
–Scene Detection–Backlight Compensation–[Face/Eye Detection]
–Auto White Balance–Intelligent ISO sensitivity control–[Red-Eye Removal]
–[i.Resolution]–[i.Dynamic]–[Long Shtr NR]
–[Shading Comp.]–[Diffraction Compensation]–[Quick AF]
–[AF Assist Lamp]
Intelligent Auto Plus ModeIntelligent Auto Mode
Setting the brightness  (Exposure) ±
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Setting the color tone ±—
Defocus Control ±±
Menus that can be set Refer to P93 for details. 
						

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∫Auto Focus, Face/Eye Detection , and Face Recognition
The Auto Focus Mode is  automatically set to [š]. If you touch the subject, the AF tracking 
function will work. The AF track ing function will also work if you press 2 and then press 
the shutter button halfway.
(About tracking AF, refer to  P147 for details.)
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When [ ], [ ], or [ ] is set, an eye closer to the camera will be in focus, 
while the exposure will be optimized for the face.
In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, you can not change 
the eye in focus.  ([Face/Eye Detection])
•During AF Tracking, Scene Detection does not work until the sub ject is 
locked.
•When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is 
displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ].
∫ About the flash
When the external flash is turned off, it will be set to [Π]; when it is turned on, it will be set 
to [ ] (Auto). 
When the external flash is turned on, the camera automatically sets the flash to [ ], [ ] 
(Auto Red-Eye Reduction), [ ] or [ ], depending on the type and brightness of the 
subject.
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For information on the external flash, refer to  P226.
•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled.•Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ].•Remove the external flash when not taking pictures with it.
∫Scene Detection
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged th at camera shake is minimal when 
the scene detection has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. 
Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures.
•Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may  be identified for the same 
subject.
–Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size,  color and shape of the subject, 
the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when  the subject is moving
–Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness con ditions, when the camera 
is shaken, when zoom is used
The Backlight Compensation
•When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the c amera will automatically 
attempt to correct it by increasing the brightness of the pictu re.
In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, backlig ht compensation works 
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Recording Mode: 
When [iHandheld Night Shot] is set to [ON] and [ ] is detected while taking handheld 
night shots, pictures of the night scenery will be taken at a high burst speed and composed 
into a single picture.
This mode is useful if you want to take stunning night shots wi th minimal jitter and noise, 
without using a tripod.
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The angle of view will be slightly narrower.•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is dis played. Do not move the camera 
during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter butto n.
•If the camera is mounted on a tripod or other type of stand, [ ]  will not be detected.•Flash is fixed to [Œ] (forced flash off).
Not available in these cases:
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[iHandheld Night Shot] does not work for the pictures taken durin g a motion picture recording.
•This function is not available in the following cases:–When recording 4K photos–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
–When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  i s set)
Recording night scenes ([iHandheld Night Shot])
> [Rec] > [iHandheld Night Shot]  > [ON]/[OFF]MENU 
						

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Recording Mode: 
When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the 
background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorde d with differing exposures 
and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation .
[iHDR] works automatically as needed. When it does, [ ]  is displ ayed on the screen.
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The angle of view will be slightly narrower.•A message notifying that multiple pictures will be taken is dis played. Do not move the camera 
during the continuous shooting after pressing the shutter butto n.
•You cannot take the next picture until the combination of pictures is complete.•A moving subject may be recorded with unnatural blurs.
Not available in these cases:
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[iHDR] does not work for the pictures taken during a motion pic ture recording.•This function is not available in the following cases:
–When recording using the flash–When recording in Burst Mode–When recording 4K photos
–When recording with Auto Bracket–When [Quality] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]–When [Ex. Tele Conv.] in the [Rec] menu is set
–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto Shooting]  i s set)
Combining pictures into a single picture with rich gradation ([iHDR])
> [Rec] > [iHDR]  > [ON]/[OFF]MENU 
						

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Recording Mode: 
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press [Fn7] to display the setting screen.AFunction button [Fn7]
2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial.
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If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording screen.
∫When operating the touch screen
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen.
3 Drag the exposure meter to set the blurriness.
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If you press [MENU/SET], you can return to the recording 
screen.
•Pressing [Fn7] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the  setting.•In Intelligent Auto Mode (  or  ), Auto Focus Mode is set to [ Ø].
The position of the AF area can be set by touching the screen.  (Its size cannot be changed)
•Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens  when the Defocus Control is 
used, but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens  and it is not a malfunction.
•Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Co ntrol may be recorded during 
the recording of a motion picture when the function is used.
Not available in these cases:
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Depending on the lens used, Defoc us Control function may not operate.
Refer to the website for compatible lenses.
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
Strong defocus Weak defocus
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