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[Monitor Display]/
[Viewfinder]Brightness, color, or red or blue tint of the Monitor/
viewfinder is adjusted.
1Select the settings by pressing 
3/4, and 
adjust with  2/1 .
• Adjusting can also be performed by rotating the rear 
dial.
2Press [MENU/SET] to set.
• It will adjust the monitor when the monitor is in use, and the viewfinder when the viewfinder is in use.
• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on 
the monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded 
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[Monitor Luminance]
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 [AUTO]:The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on 
how bright it is around the camera.
 [MODE1]:Make the monitor brighter.
 [MODE2]:Set the monitor to the standard brightness.
 [MODE3]:Make the monitor darker.
• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on 
the monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded 
pictures.
• The monitor automatically returns to standard brightness 
if no operations are performed for 30 seconds when 
recording in [MODE1]. It will light up brightly again with 
button or touch operation.
• When [AUTO] or [MODE1] is set, the usage time is  reduced.
• [AUTO] is only available in the Recording Mode.
• The initial setting when using  the AC adaptor (optional) is 
[MODE2]. s
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[Economy]
[Sleep Mode]:The camera is automatically turned off if the camera has 
not been used for the time selected on the setting.
[Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)]:The camera is automatically turned off if it is not connected 
to a Wi-Fi network and has not been used for 15 minutes 
(approx.).
[Auto LVF/Monitor Off]:The monitor/viewfinder is automatically turned off if the 
camera has not been used for the time selected on the 
setting.
• To cancel [Sleep Mode] or [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)] , press the shutter button halfway or turn the camera off and on . 
• To turn the monitor/viewfinder on again, press any button  or touch the monitor.
• [Economy] does not work in the following cases.
– When connecting to a PC or a printer
– When recording or playing back motion pictures
– During a slide show
– When recording with [ ] ([4K Pre-Burst]) of the 4K  Photo function
– When using [Multi Exp.]
– When using [Time Lapse Shot]
– When using [Stop Motion Animation]  (only when [Auto 
Shooting]  is set)
– When using the HDMI output during recording
• When using the AC adaptor (optional), [Sleep Mode] and 
[Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)] are disabled.
• When using the AC adaptor (optional), [Auto LVF/Monitor  Off] is fixed to [5MIN.]. s
[USB Mode]
Sets the communication method when connecting using 
the USB connection cable (supplied).
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 [Select on connection]:Select this setting to select the USB communication 
system when connecting to another device.
{ [PictBridge(PTP)]:Select this setting when connecting to a printer supporting 
PictBridge.
z [PC]:Select this setting to export images to a connected PC. s
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[TV Connection]
[HDMI Mode (Play)]:Sets the image output format.
[AUTO]:
The output resolution is automatically set based on 
the information from the connected TV.
[C4K]:
The progressive method with 2160 available scan 
lines is used for output. The output size is set to 
4096
k2160.
[4K]:
The progressive method with 2160 available scan 
lines and an output resolution of 3840 k2160 are 
used for output.
[1080p]:
The progressive method with 1080 available scan 
lines is used for output.
[1080i]:
The interlace method with 1080 available scan lines 
is used for output.
[720p]:
The progressive method with 720 available scan 
lines is used for output.
[576p]:
The progressive method with 576 available scan 
lines is used for output.
[480p]:
The progressive method with 480 available scan 
lines is used for output.
• The available settings differ depending on the [System 
Frequency] setting.
• This will work only during playback.
• If no image appears on the TV with [AUTO], switch the setting to a constant setting other than [AUTO] to set a 
format supported by your TV. (Read the operating 
instructions for the TV.) P300
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[TV Connection]
(continued)
[VIERA Link]:If you select [ON], operations of the camera and the VIERA 
Link compatible equipment connected to the camera with 
an HDMI micro cable are automatically linked, enabling 
you to control the camera with the remote control of the 
VIERA Link compatible equipment.P302
[m/ft]
Select how distance is displayed, in Ft or M. s
[Menu Resume]Stores the location of the last-used menu item for each 
menu. s
[Menu Background]
Set the background color for the menu screen. s
[Menu Information]Descriptions of menu items or their settings are displayed 
on the menu screen. s
[Language]Set the language displayed on the screen.• If you set a different language by mistake, select [
~] from 
the menu icons to set the desired language. s
[Version Disp.]It is possible to check which version of firmware is on the 
camera.• Press [MENU/SET] on the version display screen to 
display information about the software on the unit. s
[Exposure Comp. Reset]
An exposure value can be reset when the Recording Mode 
is changed or the camera is turned off. s
[No.Reset]
Reset the file number of the next recording to 0001.
• The folder number is updated and the file number starts 
from 0001.
• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.
The folder number should be reset before it reaches 999. 
We recommend formatting the card  (P28) after saving the 
data on a PC or elsewhere.
• To reset the folder number to 100, format the card first  and then 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. s
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[Reset]
The following settings are reset to the default:– Recording settings (Except for [Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup] settings)
– Recording settings ([Face Recog.] and [Profile Setup]  settings)
– Setup/custom settings
• When the setup/custom settings are reset, the following  settings 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. s
[Reset Wi-Fi Settings]
Reset all settings in the [Wi-Fi] menu to factory default 
settings.
(Excluding [LUMIX CLUB] )• 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  information when sending the camera in to be repaired. s
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[System Frequency]You can change the system frequency of the motion 
pictures you record and play back.
[59.94 Hz (NTSC)]:
For regions where the TV broadcasting system is NTSC.
[50.00 Hz (PAL)]:
For regions where the TV broadcasting system is PAL.
[24.00 Hz (CINEMA)]:
This system frequency is for creating films.
• After changing the setting, turn the camera off and on.
• By default, the system frequency is set to the 
broadcasting system of your purchase region , [59.94 Hz 
(NTSC)] or [50.00 Hz (PAL)].
• When [System Frequency] is set to a broadcasting 
system different from that of your region, images 
may not be played back correctly on the TV.
• If you are not familiar with broadcasting systems or 
will not be creating any motion pictures for films, we 
recommend that you use the default setting.
• If you changed the setting but are not sure about the 
system frequency for the broadcasting system of your 
region, perform [Reset] in the [Setup] menu  (P235).
Once you change the system frequencyAfter changing the [System Frequency] setting, motion 
pictures may not be recorded or played back if you 
continue to use the card that was inserted in the camera. 
We recommend that you replace the card with another one 
and format  (P28) it on the camera.
• If you continue to use the card that was inserted 
in the 
camera before you changed the setting, the camera will 
operate as follows:
– [AVCHD]:  
Recording is not possible
– [MP4]/[MP4 (LPCM)]/[MOV]: 
Recording is possible
• Motion pictures recorded with a different [System  Frequency] setting cannot be played back. s
[Level Gauge Adjust.]
[Adjust.]:Hold the camera in a horizontal position, and press 
[MENU/SET]. The level gauge will be adjusted.
[Level Gauge Value Reset]:Restores the default level gauge setting.
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[Activate]Use an Upgrade Software Key (DMW-SFU1: optional) to 
enable the extended functions of the camera.
[Export Serial Code]/[Import Activation Code]/
[Activation List] s
[Demo Mode]
You can try focusing, peaking, etc. in [Post Focus] 
(P129), 
with the image picture. s
[Format]
The card is formatted. P28
:[Playback] menu
• [Slide Show] (P239)
• [Playback Mode]  (P240)
• [Location Logging]  (P241)
• [RAW Processing]  (P242)
• [4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]  (P244)
• [Light Composition]  (P245)
• [Clear Retouch]  (P247)
• [Title Edit]  (P248)
• [Text Stamp]  (P249)
• [Video Divide]  (P250)
• [Time Lapse Video]  (P251) • [Stop Motion Video] 
(P251)
•[Resize]  (P252)
• [Cropping]  (P253)
• [Rotate]  (P254)
• [Rotate Disp.] (P254)
• [Favorite] (P255)
• [Print Set] (P255)
• [Protect]  (P257)
• [Face Rec Edit]  (P257)
•[Picture Sort]  (P258)
• [Delete Confirmation]  (P258)
• The [Playback] menu items below save edited images as new file s. If the card is full, new 
images cannot be created. We recommend that you check the card  capacity in advance.
– [RAW Processing]/[4K PHOTO Bulk Saving]/[Light Composition]/[Clear Retouch]/[Text 
Stamp]/[Time Lapse Video]/[Stop Motion Video]/[Resize]/[Croppin g]
• The camera may not play back images recorded on other devices  correctly, and the functions 
of the camera may not be available for the images.
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∫How to select an image(s) after selecting [Single] or [Multi] • When [Single] and [Multi] are not available, select an image i n the same way as when [Single] 
is selected.
[Single] setting1Press  2/1  to select the picture.2Press [MENU/SET].• If [Set/Cancel] is displayed at the right bottom of the 
screen, the setting is canceled when [MENU/SET] is 
pressed again.
[Multi] setting
When a screen similar to the one on the right is displayed:
1Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the picture and then press 
[MENU/SET]  (repeat).
• The setting is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed 
again.
2Press  2 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET] 
to execute.
When a screen similar to the one on the right is displayed:
Press  3/4 /2 /1 to select the picture, and then press 
[MENU/SET] to set  (repeat).
• The setting is canceled when [MENU/SET] is pressed again.
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You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can 
do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures.
You can also put together a slide show composed of only still p ictures, only motion 
pictures, etc.
We recommend this feature when you view your pictures by connecting the camera to a 
TV.
>  [Playback]  > [Slide Show]
1Select the group to play back by pressing  3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].• If you select [Video Only], 4K  burst files and images recorded  with [Post Focus] will also 
be played back.
• Only an in-focus representative image will be played back from  pictures recorded using 
[Post Focus].
2Press  3 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
∫ Operations during a slide show
[Slide Show]
Button 
operationTouch 
operationDescription of  operationButton 
operationTo u c h  
operationDescription of  operation
3Play/Pause4Exit slide show
2Back to previous 
picture1Ahead to next picture
Reduce volume levelIncrease volume 
level
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∫Changing the slide show settings
You can change the settings for slide show playback by selectin g [Effect] or [Setup] on the 
slide show menu screen.
• Even if [Effect] is set, it does not work during a slide show  of 4K burst files, Images recorded 
with [Post Focus], or Group Pictures.
• When playing back the following pictures, the [Duration] setti ng is disabled.
– Motion pictures
– 4K burst files
– Images recorded with [Post Focus]
– Panorama pictures
– Group Pictures
Playback in [Normal Play], [Picture Only] or [Video Only] can b e selected.
>   [Playback]  > [Playback Mode]
Select the group to play back by pressing  3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
• If you select [Video Only], 4K burst files and images recorded  with [Post Focus] will also be 
played back.
[Effect] This allows you to select the screen effects when switching fro
m one 
picture to the next.
[Setup] [Duration]
• [Duration] can be set only when [OFF] has been selected 
as the [Effect] setting.
[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.
[Playback Mode]
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