Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts3 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Using the [Motion Picture] Mode menu
For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
This sets up the data format of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
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[ [AVCHD]]
•Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on your HDTV using an 
HDMI connection.
•It can be played back as is by  inserting the card into a device compatible with AVCHD. Refer to 
the instructions of the device used for details on compatibility.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 4” or higher.
[ [Motion JPEG]]
•Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on your PC. It can be 
recorded using less storage when there is not much space left on the memory card or when 
you want to attach the motion picture to an e-mail.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class with “Class 6” or higher.
[Rec Mode] 
						

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Recording
For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.
Applicable modes:
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When [AVCHD] is selected
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What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the 
number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. “VBR” is an abbreviation of 
“Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for definite period of time) is changed 
automatically depending on the subject to record. Therefore, the recording time is shortened 
when a subject with fast movement is recorded.
•[GFS]/[FSH] can record motion pictures with even higher definition and picture quality than 
[GS], [SH].
•GPS information can be stored when you record with [AVCHD] set to [GFS] or [GS].
When [Motion JPEG] is selected
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It cannot be recorded to built-in memory except for the [QVGA].
Note
•Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [Motion JPEG] may be played back with poor 
picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible even when played back with 
equipment compatible with these formats. Also, the recording information may not be 
displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.
For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)•To play back AVCHD motion pictures recorded with this unit on Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Players 
(DMP-BD30/DMP-BD31/DMP-BD50) it is necessary  to update the firmware of the Blu-ray Disc 
Player.
You can download the latest firmware version from the following website.
http://panasonic.net/support/
[Rec Quality]
ItemQuality (bit rate)fpsAspect ratio
[GFS] 1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60i
(CCD output is 30 fps)
16:9
[FSH]
[GS] 1280k720 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps 60p
(CCD output is 30 fps)
[SH]
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect ratio
[HD] 1280 k720 pixels
3016:9
[VGA] 640k480 pixels
4:3
[QVGA] 320k240 pixels 
						

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For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
In addition to the optical image stabilizer, the electronic image stabilizer is used, further 
decreasing the jitter of the image when recording motion picture while walking, etc.
Applicable modes:
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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While recording motion pictures, the angle of view narrows.•Stronger effect of the correction can be achieved at the wide end.•Image stabilizer may not be as effective w hen recording in rooms or dark places.•The setting is fixed to [OFF] in the following cases.–In [Pin Hole] or [Film Grain] in Scene Mode–In [Motion JPEG]
For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to  P44.
It will continually keep on focusing to the subject that the focus was once set.
Applicable modes:
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Set this function to [OFF] if you wish to fix  the focus on the position where you started the 
Motion Picture Recording.
•In [Starry Sky] and [Fireworks] in Scene Mode, this setting is fixed to [OFF].
[Active Mode]
[Continuous AF] 
						

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Recording
For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P44.
This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording.
Applicable modes:
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[ON]/[OFF]
Note
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Sound quality will be different than usual when [Wind Cut] is set.
For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to  P44.
This will illuminate the subject with a lamp when taking picture in dark surrounding.
Applicable modes:
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Note
•Maximum illuminating range of the LED light is 50 cm (1.64 feet).•The life of battery will decrease when the LED light is turned on constantly.•It may not turn on even in a dark place when the battery is low while set to [ ].•Set to [ ] for places where the usage of the light is prohibited or if the LED light does not turn 
off in bright places when it is set to [ ].
•The setting is fixed to [ ] in the following cases.–In [Baby1] and [Baby2] in Scene Mode
[Wind Cut]
[LED Light]
[] The light is turned on automatically depending on the condition when recording 
motion picture.
[] LED light is turned on continuously while recording a motion picture.
[] LED light is turned off continuously  while recording a motion picture. 
						

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Entering Text
It is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when 
recording. (Only alphabetical characters and symbols can be entered.)
Display the entry screen.
•You can display the entry screen via the following operations.–[Name] of [Baby1]/[Baby2] or [Pet]  (P73) in Scene Mode.–[Name] in [Face Recog.]  (P81)–[My Landmark] (P88)–[Location] in [Travel Date]  (P94).–[Title Edit]  (P125)–[Place-Name Edit]  (P126)
Press 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 characters).
•The entry position cursor can be moved left and right with the 
zoom button.
•To continuously enter the same character, move the cursor by pressing [T] on the zoom 
button.
•The following operations can be performed by moving the cursor to the item and 
pressing [MENU/SET]:
•A maximum of 30 characters can be entered. (Maximum of 9 characters when setting 
names in [Face Recog.])
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to move the cursor to [Set] and then press [MENU/
SET] to end text input.
Note
•Text can be scrolled if all of the entered text does not fit on the screen.
–[ ] ]: Enter a blank–[Delete]: Delete a character–[ ] : Move the entry position cursor to the left–[ ]: Move the entry position cursor to the right 
						

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Playback/Editing
[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playback/EditingCreating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
You can create a single still picture from a recorded motion picture.
Press 3 to pause motion picture playback.
Press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
Note
•You may not be able to save still pictures from a motion picture taken on other equipment.•Still pictures created from a motion picture may be coarser than with normal picture quality.•There may be a reddish vertical streak in the  picture, or part of or the whole picture may 
become reddish when there is a bright spot on the subject.
Picture size
[Motion JPEG]Picture size[AVCHD]Picture size
[HD] 2 M (16:9)
[GFS]/[FSH]/[GS]/[SH] 2 M (16:9)
[VGA]/[QVGA] 0.3 M (4:3) 
						

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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Various methods to playback
You can playback the recorded pictures in various methods.
Press [(].
Press [MODE].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET].
ItemSettings
 [Normal Play] (P34) All the images are played back.
 [Slide Show]  (P118) Images are played back in sequence.
 [Filtering Play]  (P120)Images are sorted into categories and played back.
 [Calendar]  (P122) Images are played back by the date the picture was 
taken. 
						

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Playback/Editing
Recorded pictures can be played back in fixed intervals in order along with music. It is also 
possible to playback only the still pictures, only the motion pictures, only the 3D pictures, 
or pictures recorded with GPS function by the location names, etc., as a slide show. This 
method of playback is recommended when connecting to a TV and viewing the pictures.
∫ Operations performed during 
slide show
The cursor displayed during playback is the same as  3/4 /2/ 1.
•The menu screen is restored when [ ] is pressed.
¢ These operations can be performed only in the Pause Mode or during motion picture 
playback.
[Slide Show]
Select the group to playback by pressing  3/4, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Refer to  P144 for the method to playback [3D Play] pictures in 3D.•During [Category Selection], press 3 /4 /2 /1 to select a category, and then press 
[MENU/SET]. Refer to  P120 for category details.
Press  3 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  4 to finish the slide show.
•Normal Playback resumes after the slide show finishes.
3Play/Pause
4Exit slide show
2Back to previous picture¢
1Ahead to next picture¢
[W]Reduce volume level
[T]Increase volume level
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∫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 or music effects when 
switching from one picture to the next.
[NATURAL], [SLOW], [SWING], [URBAN], [OFF], [AUTO]
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When [URBAN] has been selected, the picture may appear in black and white as a screen 
effect.
•[AUTO] can be used only when [Category Selection] has been selected. The pictures are 
played back with the recommended effects in each category.
•During the [Video Only] slide show, [Effect] is fixed to [OFF].•Some [Effect] will not operate when playing back pictures displayed vertically.
[Setup]
[Duration] or [Repeat] can be set.
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[Duration] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected as the [Effect] setting.
ItemSettings
[Duration] [1SEC.]/[2SEC.]/[3SEC.]/[5SEC.]
[Repeat] [ON]/[OFF]
[Sound] [AUTO]:
Music is played when the still pictures are played 
back, and audio is played when the motion pictures 
are played back.
[Music]: Music is played back.
[Audio]: Audio (only for motion pictures) is played back.
[OFF]: There will be no sound. 
						

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Playback/Editing
Pictures are classified into only still pictures, only motion pictures, or only 3D pictures etc., 
and played back.
[Filtering Play]
ItemDescription of settings
[Picture Only] Only still pictures are played back.
[Video Only]Only motion pictures are played back.
[3D Play] Only 3D pictures are played back.
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Refer to  P144 for the method to playback [3D Play] pictures in 3D.
[GPS Area Play] It is possible to playback by selecting the location name or 
landmark of the place where it was recorded.
1Press 3/4  to select an item and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4/2 /1  to select the location name or 
landmark, and then press [MENU/SET].
[Travel] You can play back the pictures you have recorded with 
[Travel Date] set.
Select the item with  3/4, and press [MENU/SET] 
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When [Select All] is selected, all the pictures recorded with 
[Travel Date] set are played back. 
•When [Travel Date] or [Location] is selected, select the date or the 
travel destination with  3/4/2/1, and press [MENU/SET].
[Category Selection]This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other 
categories (such as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort 
the pictures into each of the categories. You can then play back the 
pictures in each category.
Press  3/4 /2 /1  to select the category 
and then press [MENU/SET] to set.
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Only the category for which pictures have 
been found can be selected.
[Favorite]You can play back the pictures you have set as [Favorite] (P133) .