Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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GPS/Sensor
Applicable modes: 
Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are 
operated
The direction, altitude, and atmospheric pressure can be measured and recorded in the 
recorded images.
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If compass/altimeter/barometer are operated in the time settings (P27) at the time of purchase, 
[GPS Setting] will be set to [ON] automatically.
Select [Sensor Settings] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select [ON], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.•To switch the environment information screen, press 
[DISP.] several times.
A Compass
B Altimeter
C Latitude
D Longitude
E Time positioning was performed
F Barometer
Note
•When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF], the latitude/longitude and positioning timing are not 
displayed.
•They keep working when the power is turned off. If you do not wish the compass/altimeter/
barometer to keep working when the power is turned off, set [Airplane Mode] to [ON].  (P131)
•For motion pictures¢, the direction, altitude and atmospheric pressure measured at the start of 
the recording are recorded.
¢ When recording using [MP4] or [GFS]/[GS] in [AVCHD]
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Applicable modes: 
Using the altimeter
You can check the altitude of the current location.
•Displaying range is j600 m (–2000 feet) to 9000 m (30000 feet).•A depth meter will be displayed instead of the altimeter in [Beach & 
Snorkeling] mode.
For details about the depth meter, please read  P74.
A Altitude
B Current altitude
∫About altitude conversion
The displayed altitude is a relative altitude¢1. The altitude is a value calculated by 
converting an atmospheric pres sure within the unit to an altitude with 0 m (0 feet) (sea 
level)  u 1013 hPa
¢2 as a reference.
¢1 Altitude can be expressed in two forms — as an altitude above sea level (absolute height 
from sea surface) or as a relative altitude (difference in altitude between two locations). This 
unit displays a relative altitude estimated by a method which uses the relationship between 
the altitude and atmospheric pressure in the ISA [International Standard Atmosphere], as 
specified by the ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organization].
¢ 2 “hPa (hectopascal)” is a unit used to represent atmospheric pressure.
¢ 3 Readings fluctuate with the weather. Adjust frequently with [Adjust]  (P123) in 
[Altimeter].
Altitude Atmospheric pressure
Approx. 8 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
Approx. 9 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
Approx. 10 hPa per 100 m (328 feet) Approx. 11 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
Approx. 12 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
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GPS/Sensor
The altimeter can be adjusted manually or using GPS.
To measure altitude with greater accuracy, we recommend that you perform [Adjust] 
regularly by comparing a reference altitude on a sign or other accurate altitude information 
with the altitude indicated by the unit.
Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Se nsor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3/4 to select [Adjust], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET].
Adjusting the Altimeter
SettingsDescription of settings
[GPS] Use the GPS information to adjust the altimeter.
•The [GPS Setting] turns [ON] automatically.•The adjusted altitude may show errors of more than approximately 
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50 m (164 feet) depending on the positions of the GPS satellites.
•When altitude adjusted based on successful positioning has an error 
larger than this, we recommend that you select [ON] and make 
manual adjustments.
•Even when GPS positioning is successful, the altitude can be 
affected by satellite positioning and signal conditions. In this case, 
the altimeter will not be adjusted.
•When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF], [Adjust] is automatically set to 
[ON].
[ON] Adjust the altitude manually.
Press 
2/1  to select the items, and press  3/4  to set.
• It can be adjusted to between  j599 m (–1999 feet) and 8999 m 
(29999 feet).
[OFF] The adjusted altitude value is restored to the value which is before you 
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∫Example of adjusting the altitude manually
(measuring the height from the ground to the roof of a building)
1Set [ON] in [Adjust] in [Altimeter] on the ground  A, and 
then set the altimeter to 0 m (0 feet).
2Move from the ground  A to the roof  B.3Check the altitude measured on the roof  B.A Ground
B Roof
C Height of building 
(relative altitude)
Note
•When [Adjust] is set to [GPS], the altitude prior to and after recording 
can vary according to the timing at which GPS data is received.
•Adjustment is not possible when the measured  value exceeds the display range. It will display 
[----].
•With the displaying of the relative altitude, it may display with negative numbers even if it is 
higher than sea level depending on the val ue adjusted with [Adjust] in [Altimeter].
•After adjustment, errors of a few metres may  still occur. For information on preserving the 
adjusted accuracy, read “About the measured altitude and atmospheric pressure”  (P128) . 
						

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GPS/Sensor
The altitude is recorded at 15 minute intervals and displayed as a graph.
•Set the date and time settings in advance. (P27)•It cannot be recorded into the built-in memory. Please use a card.
Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Se nsor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3/4 to select [Logging], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select [ON], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
A Altimeter log 12 hours before
B Latest altimeter log
•Press [DISP.] several times on the recording standby 
screen until the altitude graph display screen 
appears. You can view a graph of the altimeter log for 
the last 12 hours.
Note
•In the following cases, altitude is not recorded.–When [Airplane Mode] is set to [ON] and the power is turned off–When [Sensor Settings] is set to [OFF]–[Beach & Snorkeling]–[Underwater]–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When connecting to a PC or a printer–When recording motion pictures.
Adding an altimeter log
The period up to when the [Logging] is set to [OFF] is saved as a single log file.
In the following cases, even if [Logging] is not set to [OFF], the record of the altitude as 
a single log file will be interrupted.
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When the time settings are changed (including [Auto Clock Set])•When the [World Time] setting is changed•When the battery remaining is [ ]•When there is insufficient space on the card
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You can specify the period of the recorded altimeter log to display.
Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3/4 to select [Display Log], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select the recording start date, and 
press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select a date at which to start 
the period to display, and press [MENU/SET].
•It will not be displayed, if the date to start and the date to finish 
is the same.
∫ About the altitude graph
The altitude graph is displayed with the highest altitude in the log as 
the upper limit and the lowest altitude as the lower limit.
Viewing the altimeter log
[W]/[T] Switches between the 12 hour display and the 48 hour display
2 /1 Moves the log left and right
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Move the log in units of 3 hours on the 12 hour display.•Move the log in units of 12 hours on the 48 hour display. 
						

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GPS/Sensor
You can delete part of the altimeter log by specifying a period.
Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3/4 to select [Delete log], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select the recording start date, and press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
Deleting the altimeter log 
						

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Applicable modes: 
Using the barometer
With the current atmospheric pressure as a reference, 
it is displayed on the graph within the range of j10 hPa 
to  _10 hPa.
(Atmospheric pressure  out of range cannot be 
displayed in details)
A 24 hours earlier
B Present
C Time periods for which history was not recorded (white 
portion)
D Atmospheric pressure information in 90 minute intervals
•The barometer is an indicator of changes between fine weather and rain.–When the atmospheric pressure rises: Weather tends to recover–When the atmospheric pressure drops: Weather tends to worsen
Note
•In the following cases, atmospheric pressure is not recorded on the graph.–When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], the battery is low, and the power is off–When [Airplane Mode] is set to [ON] and the power is off–When [Sensor Settings] is set to [OFF]–[Underwater]•When the displayable range (current atmospheric pressure of  j10 hPa to  _10 hPa from the 
reference pressure) is exceeded, the atmos pheric pressure will not be displayed correctly.
∫About the measured altitude and atmospheric pressure
•Altitude value may show errors depending on the change in atmospheric pressure compared to 
areas such as locations with altimeter reference signs. Perform frequently with [Adjust] in 
[Altimeter].
•Altitude announced onboard an airplane is  measured using the atmospheric pressure 
surrounding the airplane. It does not match the altitude actually measured inside the airplane.
•Even if the unit is fixed at a constant altitude, the measured altitude may fluctuate due to the 
effects of change in atmospheric pressure.
In coastal areas, the altitude changes by 1 m (3.3 feet) per 0.12 hPa.
•Altitude and atmospheric pressure may not be measured 
accurately in the following cases:
–When there is a significant change in weather conditions 
(Pressure and air temperature)
–When there is a movement with a rapid change in altitude
–When pressure is applied to the front or rear of this unit¢ 1
–When this unit is wet (after using underwater, etc.)¢2
–When closing the side door¢ 2
¢1 Hold this unit as shown in the figure when measuring.
¢ 2 It will adapt to the ambient atmospheric pressure within a few minutes, and display correct 
measurement values.
24H 24H
24H0H
0H
0Hµ
µ
1013hPa
1013hPa
1013hPa
+10 hPa
-10 hPa
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GPS/Sensor
Applicable modes: 
Using the compass
Note
•It may not measure correctly when you measure with this unit upside down.•The bearing measurement value may be affected in locations with weak geomagnetism.•It may not measure accurately if close to the following objects:–Permanent magnets (metals in magnetic necklac es, etc.)/metallic objects (steel desks, 
lockers, etc.)/high-voltage lines or overhead wires/household appliances (TVs, PCs, mobile 
phones, speakers, etc.)
•It may not measure accurately in the following locations:–Inside cars/trains/ships/airplanes/rooms (when the steel beams are magnetized)
8 bearings are measured based on the direction the lens 
of the camera is pointing in.
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The colored portion of the compass needle points north.•When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF], magnetic declination is 
not corrected.
North
About the declination adjustment
Earth is a giant magnet with the South Pole at the Geographic North Pole and the North 
Pole at the Geographic South Pole, and the magnetism the Earth has is called 
“geomagnetism”. There is a difference between the angle of the “magnetic north” that a 
magnetic compass points to and the geographical “true north” due to the effect of the 
“geomagnetism”. The difference between t hese angles is called “declination”.
The compass in this unit points “true north”, when it corrects “magnetic declination” 
based on the latitude and longitude acquired in the GPS positioning.
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The size of the magnetic declination can change as you move to different locations, so we 
recommend that you set [GPS Setting] to [ON] and perform positioning regularly to update 
your latitude/longitude. 
						

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When [ ] is displayed on the compass, perform [Calibrate compass]. 
1Select [Calibrate compass] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Securely hold the unit vertically, and adjust by turning it 
in a figure 8 a few times by rolling your wrist.
•
An adjustment completed message is displayed when the 
adjustment is successful.
Note
•Perform the adjustment with the strap around your wrist to avoid dropping the unit.•If the adjustment fails, move to a location with no effect from surrounding magnetism, and 
perform the adjustment again.
•If the compass cannot acquire directions due to the presence of an object nearby with a strong 
magnetic field, etc., [ ] will be displayed.
Adjusting the compass