Panasonic Dmc G2k Operating Instructions Manual

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∫About the Focus Mode settings
Focusing changes depending on the Focus Mode setting and the [CONTINUOUS AF] 
setting (P135) in the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.
•
Depending on the recording conditions or lens used, operational sound may be recorded when 
the Auto Focus is operated while recording a motion picture. It is recommended to record with 
[CONTINUOUS AF] (P135) set to [OFF], if the sound of operation bothers you to avoid 
recording the lens noise.
Note
•Refer to P134 for the [MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.•The flash setting is fixed to [ Œ].•Available recording time is  displayed when the [REMAINING DISP.] (P141) in the [CUSTOM] 
menu is set to [REMAINING TIME].
•Refer to P205 for information about the available recording time.•The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly.•Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after 
recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction.
•When recording a motion picture, do not cover the microphone with your fingers or other 
objects.
Focus Mode[CONTINUOUS AF]Settings
AFS/AFC ONYou can have the camera focus 
continuously. Alternatively, you can  have the camera focus when you press the shutter button halfway.
OFF You can have the camera focus when 
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
MF ON
You can focus manually.
OFF
Start recording by pressing the motion 
picture button.
A  Elapsed recording time
B  Available recording time
•The audio is also recorded simultaneously from the 
built-in microphone on this unit. (Motion pictures 
cannot be recorded without audio.)
•The recording state indicator (red)  C will flash while recording motion pictures.•Press the shutter button halfway when it is difficult to focus on the subject.•Check the battery status and make sure the power is on when using the stereo 
microphone (DMW-MS1; optional) (P180).
Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button indicating start/stop of 
motion picture recording.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P35).
•If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording 
automatically.
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•The operational sound of the zoom or button operation may be recorded when it is operated 
during the recording of a motion picture.
•Audio will not be recorded for 0.5 seconds after it starts recording if the motion picture button is 
kept pressed. Release the motion picture button right after you press it. 
•The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static 
electricity or electromagnetic waves etc. depending on the environment of the motion picture 
recording.
•When operating the zoom when recording motion pictures, it may take time to come into focus.•When the [EX. OPT. ZOOM] is set to [ON], the angle of view will change when the screen is 
switched between the still picture screen and motion picture screen, because the zoom factor is 
different between still pictures and motion pictures. (P55)
•When the aspect ratio setting is different in still and motion pictures, the angle of view changes 
at the start of motion picture recording. When [ REC AREA] (P141) is set to [ ], angle of 
view during motion picture recording is displayed.
•The ISO sensitivity will be set to [AUTO] when recording motion pictures.•When recording a motion picture, [STABILIZER] will be fixed to [MODE1] even if it is set to 
[MODE2] or [MODE3].
•When recording motion pictures, the following functions cannot be used.–[ ] in the AF Mode 
(It will switch to Multi Auto Focus Mode for motion pictures.)
–Direction Detection Function–[FACE RECOG.]/[ISO LIMIT SET]•It is recommended to use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (P181) when recording motion 
pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the AC adaptor (P181) the power supply is cut off due 
to a power cut or if the AC adaptor is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will 
not be recorded.
•Color or brightness of the screen may change or horizontal streaks may appear on the screen 
when the picture is taken under extremely bright light, or under fluorescent lamps, mercury 
lamps, or sodium lamps etc.
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture.
During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still 
picture.
•
You can also take pictures using the Touch Shutter function (P54).
Note
•Simultaneously recorded still pictures will be recorded in an aspect ratio of [ W] and picture 
size of [S] (2 M).
The picture quality may be different to [S] (2 M) of standard pictures.
•Up to 20 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the motion picture.•Even if [AUDIO REC.] is set to [ON], still pictures are recorded without audio.•Only JPEG images are recorded when [QUALITY] is set to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. (When 
set to [ ], still pictures will be recorded in [QUALITY] of [ A].)
•Simultaneous recording is not possible in the following cases:–When [MOTION JPEG] is set to [ ] or [ ]–During Motion Picture P Mode
•When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 1, motion picture recording matching to the 
subject or recording situation can be performed.
About simultaneous recording 
(recording still pictures while recording motion pictures)
When set to Intelligent Auto Mode
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∫Scene detection
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.
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically  detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the 
focus and exposure.  (Face Detection) (P79)
Note
•Refer to P49 for settings in Intelligent Auto Mode.•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 of the subject, the color 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 conditions, when the camera is 
shaken, when zoom is used
•To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the 
appropriate Recording Mode.
Press  3/4 to select the item and then press 
[MENU/SET].
¢ The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
¦>[i-PORTRAIT]
[i-SCENERY]
[i-LOW LIGHT]
[i-MACRO]
Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]
Select [REC MODE] from the [MOTION PICTURE] 
Mode menu, and press  1. (P32)
Recording formatFeatures
[AVCHD Lite]
•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 deta ils 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.
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Press 3/4 to select [REC QUALITY] and then 
press 1.
Press 3/ 4 to select the item and then press [MENU/SET].
When [AVCHD Lite] is selected in step 2
¢1What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for 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 short ened when a subject with fast movement is 
recorded.
¢ 2What is Mbps
This is an abbreviation of “Megabit Per Se cond”, and it represents the speed of 
transmission.
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 
2
¢ 3This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•With the [AVCHD Lite] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be 
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mi ni cable (optional). For details, see “Playing 
back on the TV with HDMI socket” on P163.
Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
ItemQuality (bit rate)¢ 1fpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([SH]) 1280k
720 pixels
Approx. 17 Mbps¢ 260p
(Sensor 
output is 
30 fps) 16:9
([H])
1280k
720 pixels
Approx. 13 Mbps
¢ 2
([L]) 1280k
720 pixels
Approx. 9 Mbps¢ 2
ItemPicture sizefpsAspect 
ratio 
High 
quality
Longer  time([HD]) 1280k720 pixels
3016:9¢
3([WVGA])848 k480 pixels
([VGA]) 640k480 pixels
4:3
([QVGA]) 320 k240 pixels
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Note
•The motion picture recording may stop in the middle when any of the following cards are used.–Cards on which recording and deleting have been repeated many times–Cards which have been formatted using a PC or other equipment
Before taking pictures, format (P39) the card in the unit. Because formatting will delete all data 
recorded on the card, save important data beforehand on the computer.
•You may not be able to record for a short while after turning the power [ON] when using a large 
capacity card.
•Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] 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 site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)•Motion picture recorded in [AVCHD Lite] does not comply with the “DCF/Exif”, so some 
information will not display during playback.
•Sound from motion pictures (when [REC MODE ] is set to [MOTION JPEG]) or pictures 
with audio recorded by this camera cannot be played back by older models of 
Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) launched before July 2008.
[REC] Mode: 
Recording Motion Pictures with the Desired 
Settings 
( : Motion Picture P Mode)
You can set the degree of peripheral defocus  created by the exposure compensation or 
the aperture setting and record motion pictures.
Set the mode dial to  [ ].
Set the Focus Mode (P110)
Press the rear dial to change the settings screen.
A the exposure compensation
B the degree of peripheral defocus
•With each press of the rear dial, the camera switches between Exposure Compensation 
and the degree of peripheral defocus setting operations.
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Rotate the rear dial to change the settings.
Press the motion picture button to start 
the recording.
Stop the recording by pressing the motion 
picture button again.
•If the card becomes full in the middle of recording, the camera stops recording 
automatically.
•You can also start/stop motion picture recording by pressing the shutter button.•Sound will be heard when pressing the motion picture button or shutter button indicating 
motion picture recording start/stop.
Sound volume can be set in [BEEP] (P35).
∫About the Flicker Reduction Function
If there is marked flicker or striping when recording motion pictures, the Flicker Reduction 
Function can be set to [ON].
1Press [ ‚].
•The Flicker Reduction Function will be forcefully activated, and the shutter speed will be 
adjusted to 1/100.
2Rotate the rear dial.
•It is possible to select the shutter speed to adjust from 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, or 1/120, and 
adjust to the optimal setting while viewing the screen.
Note that you cannot set the degree of peripheral defocus in this case.
Note
•ISO sensitivity will be fixed to [AUTO].•[ REC AREA] (P141) is fixed to [ ].•[REMAINING DISP.] (P141) is fixed to [REMAINING TIME].•As the aperture is controlled within a certain range to get an adequate exposure in this mode, 
for some cases depending on the brightness of the subject, an actual aperture setting would 
not be changed in response to the movement of selection cursor, so that no change on the 
degree of peripheral defocus could be recognized. (For example, in dark places including in a 
room, the aperture  would stay at the maximum aperture value, even for both ends of the 
selection cursor, so that no change on the degree of peripheral defocus could be recognized.)
•Refer to “Recording Motion Picture” on P110 for other settings, operations and information for 
recording motion pictures.
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[REC] Mode: 
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically. Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
•
The Face Recognition function includes the following.In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects a registered 
face¢ (if name has been set for the registered face)–The camera will remember the face that has been photographed 
many times and display the registration screen automatically 
(if [AUTO REGISTRATION] is set to [ON])
In Playback
 Mode
–Display of name and age (if information has been registered)–Selective playback of pictures chosen from pictures registered with Face Recognition 
([CATEGORY PLAY] (P148))
¢ Names of up to 3 people are displayed. Precedence for the names displayed when taking 
pictures is determined according to the order of registration.
Note
•[FACE RECOG.] only works when the AF Mode is set to [ š].•During the Burst Mode, [FACE RECOG.] picture information can be attached to only the first 
picture.
•After pressing the shutter halfway down, a different person’s picture information may be added 
when the camera is turned to a different subject to photograph.
•[FACE RECOG.] cannot be used with the [FOOD] in [CLOSE-UP], [NIGHT SCENERY] and 
[ILLUMINATIONS] in [NIGHT PORTRAIT], [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS] in Scene Mode and in 
recording motion pictures.
•When the Focus Mode is set to [MF], automatic registration is not available.•The data registered with [FACE RECOG.] will be reset when the [REC] menu settings are reset 
with [RESET].
•[FACE RECOG.] will find a face similar to the registered face, and does not guarantee secure 
recognition of a person.
•Face Recognition may take more time to select and recognize distinctive facial features than 
regular face detection.
•Even when Face Recognition information has been registered, pictures taken with [NAME] set 
to [OFF] will not be categorized by Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•Even when Face Recognition information is changed (P121), Face Recognition information for 
the pictures already taken will not be changed.
For instance, if the name is changed, pictures recorded before the change will not be 
categorized by Face Recognition in [CATEGORY PLAY].
•To change the name information of the pictures taken, perform the [REPLACE] in 
[FACE REC EDIT] (P161).
[FACE RECOG.] is initially set to [OFF] on the camera.
[FACE RECOG.] will turn [ON] automatically when the face image is registered.
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You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫Point of recording when registering the face images
•
Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading on the face when 
registering. (Flash will not flash during registration.)
(Good example for  registering)
∫ When it is not recognising during recording
•
Register the face of same person indoors and outdoors, or with different expressions or 
angles. (P121)
•Additionally register at the location of recording.•Changing the [SENSITIVITY] setting. (P121)•When a person who is registered is not recognized, correct by re-registering.
Example of faces that are hard to recognize
Face Recognition may not be possible or may not recognize 
faces correctly even for registered faces in the following 
instances, depending on the facial expression and environment.
•Hair is covering the eyes or the eyebrows ( A)•The face is dark/the light is at an angle ( B)•The face is facing in angle or sideways•The face is facing upward/downward•The eyes are closed•When the face is extremely bright or dark•Hidden by sunglasses, glasses reflecting light, hair, hat, etc.•When the face appears small on the screen•The entire face is not in the screen•When distinctive facial features have changed with age•When parents and children or siblings closely resemble one 
another
•Facial expression is very different•When there is little contrast on the faces•When there is rapid movement•When the camera is shaking•When Digital Zoom is used
A
B
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Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu and then press 1. 
(P32)
Press  3
/4 to select [MEMORY] and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/ 2/1 to select the Face 
Recognition frame that is not registered, 
and then press [MENU/SET].
Take the picture adjusting the face with 
the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) 
cannot be registered.
•When recognition fails, a message will appear and 
the display will return to the recording screen. In this 
case, try taking the picture again.
Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].
Registering face image of new person
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Select item to edit with 3/4, and then press  1.
•You can register up to 3 face images.
Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
∫About the information 
•When [DISPLAY] is pressed on the recording screen described in step 4 on P119, an 
explanation appears for taking face images. (Press again to return to the recording screen.)
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].
2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” 
section on P144.
[AGE]
It is possible to register the birthday.1Press  4 to select [SET] and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  2/1  to select the items (Year/Month/Day), and 
then press  3/4 to set and then press [MENU/SET].
[ADD IMAGES]
To add additional face images.
(Add Images)
1Select the unregistered Face Recognition frame, and 
then press [MENU/SET].
2Perform steps 4 and 5 in “Registering face image of new 
person”.
3Press [ ‚].
To delete one of the face images.
(Delete)
1Press  2/1  to select the face image to delete, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
2Press  3 to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET].3Press [ ‚].
•If there is only one image registered, it cannot be deleted.
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