PANASONIC DMC3D1E User Manual

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-3D1

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Before Use

Main features of the camera .....................5

Care of the camera ...................................6

Standard Accessories ...............................7

Names and Functions of Main Parts .........8

How to Use the Touch Panel ....................9

Preparation

Charging the Battery ...............................11

• Charging ...........................................11

• Approximate operating time and number of recordable

pictures .............................................13

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................15

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........ 16

• Approximate number of recordable pictures and available

recording time...................................18

Turning the Power On/Off.......................20

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................21

• Changing the Clock Setting ..............22

Basic

Tips for taking good pictures...................23

• Fit the strap and hold the camera

carefully ............................................23

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......23

Focusing..................................................24

Taking 3D pictures..................................26

Recording 3D motion pictures.................28

Viewing 3D pictures and 3D motion

pictures....................................................30

Selecting a 2D Recording Mode .............33

Recording 2D Pictures

(Normal Picture Mode) ............................34

Taking Pictures Using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) .............35

Recording 2D Motion Pictures ................38

Recording still pictures while recording

motion pictures........................................41

Playing Back Pictures

([Normal Play]) ........................................42

• Forward or rewind the image ............42

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................43

• Using the Playback Zoom .................43

Playing Back Motion Pictures..................44

• Creating Still Pictures From a

Motion Picture...................................45

Deleting Pictures.....................................46

• To delete a single picture..................46

• To delete multiple pictures (up to 50)

or all the pictures...............................47

Setting the Menu.....................................48

• Setting menu items ...........................48

• Call up commonly used menus with

ease (Shortcut setting)......................50

About the Setup Menu.............................51

Recording

About the LCD Monitor............................61

Taking pictures using the touch

operation (Touch Shutter function) ..........62

Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations

(Touch AF/AE).........................................63

Using the Zoom.......................................65

• Using the Optical Zoom/ Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/ Using the Intelligent Zoom/

Using the Digital Zoom......................65

• Zooming with touch operation ...........67

Recording Images with Differing Angles of View

(Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting) ................68

Taking Pictures that Match the Scene

Being Recorded (Scene Mode) ...............70

• [Portrait].............................................70

• [Soft Skin]..........................................71

• [Transform]........................................71

• [Self Portrait] .....................................71

• [Scenery] ...........................................72

• [Panorama Assist] .............................72

• [Sports]..............................................73

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• [Night Portrait] ...................................73

• [Night Scenery] .................................73

• [Handheld Night Shot]....................... 73

• [Food]................................................74

• [Party]................................................74

• [Candle Light]....................................74

• [Baby1]/[Baby2].................................75

• [Pet]...................................................76

• [Sunset].............................................76

• [High Sens.] ......................................76

• [Flash Burst]......................................77

• [Starry Sky] .......................................77

• [Fireworks] ........................................ 77

• [Beach]..............................................78

• [Snow]...............................................78

• [Aerial Photo] ....................................78

• [Pin Hole] ..........................................78

• [Film Grain] .......................................78

• [High Dynamic]..................................79

• [Photo Frame] ...................................79

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ..................................................80

• Face Settings....................................81

Entering Text...........................................84

Using the [Rec] Mode Menu....................85

• [Flash] ...............................................85

• [Selftimer]..........................................88

• [Aspect Ratio]....................................88

• [Picture Size].....................................89

• [Quality].............................................90

• [Sensitivity]........................................91

• [White Balance].................................92

• [AF Mode] .........................................94

• [Macro Mode] .................................... 96

• [Quick AF] .........................................97

• [Face Recog.]....................................97

• [Exposure].........................................98

• [i.Exposure] ..................................... 100

• [Min. Shtr Speed] ............................100

• [i.Resolution] ................................... 101

• [Digital Zoom]..................................101

• [Burst]..............................................102

• [Color Mode] ...................................103

• [AF Assist Lamp].............................104

• [Red-Eye Removal].........................104

• [Stabilizer] .......................................105

• [Date Stamp]...................................105

• [3D Adjustment] ..............................106

• [Clock Set].......................................106

Using the [Motion Picture] Mode Menu..... 107

• [Rec Mode]......................................107

• [Rec Quality]....................................108

• [Continuous AF] ..............................110

• [Wind Cut] .......................................110

Playback/Editing

Various methods to playback ................111

• [Slide Show] ....................................111

• [Filtering Play] .................................113

• [Dual Play].......................................114

• [Calendar]........................................114

Using the [Playback] Mode Menu..........115

• [Upload Set] ....................................115

• [Title Edit] ........................................116

• [Text Stamp]....................................117

• [Video Divide] ..................................119

• [Resize] ...........................................120

• [Cropping]........................................121

• [Favorite] .........................................122

• [Print Set] ........................................123

• [Protect]...........................................125

• [Face Rec Edit]................................126

• [Copy]..............................................127

Connecting to other equipment

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen .....128

• Playback using VIERA Link

(HDMI) ............................................131

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures......................................133

• Copy by inserting the SD card into

the recorder.....................................133

• Copy the playback image using an

AV cable..........................................134

• Copying to a PC using

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” ......................135

Connecting to a PC ...............................136

• Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] motion pictures (other than 3D motion pictures and [AVCHD]

motion pictures) ..............................137

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• Uploading the images to sharing

sites ................................................139

Printing the Pictures..............................140

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................141

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them...................................141

• Print Settings................................... 142

Others

Screen Display ......................................144

Cautions for Use ...................................146

Message Display...................................152

Troubleshooting ....................................154

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Before Use

Main features of the camera

This unit has two lenses built-in so that you can enjoy making a variety of different recordings. You can switch between the following functions using the 3D/2D switch.

When the 3D/2D switch is set to [3D]

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You can easily record 3D pictures and 3D motion pictures.

(P26, 28)

• When you connect this unit to a television that supports

3D, you can view the 3D images you have recorded using the unit. (P30) (On the unit, 3D images are played back in 2D.)

When the 3D/2D switch is set to [2D]

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You can record conventional 2D pictures and 2D motion pictures. (P34, 38)

• In Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting, you can simultaneously record images with differing angles of

view. (P68)

• The camera records a picture with the right lens during recording of a motion picture with the

left lens. (P41)

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Before Use

Care of the camera

Remove the lens cover seal A before use. Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

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The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded.

– Drop or hit the camera. – Sit down with the camera in your trousers pocket or forcefully

insert it into a full or tight bag, etc.

– Attach any items such as accessories to the strap attached to the

camera.

– Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dust/splash/water proof. Avoid using the camera at location with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.

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Liquid, sand and other foreign material may get into the space around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.

– Places with a lot of sand or dust. – Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as

when using it on a rainy day or on the beach.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor

is fogged up)

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

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changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens or LCD monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

• If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

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The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Operating Instructions.

• Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

• Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the

text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

1 2

3 45

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17 18

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Names and Functions of Main Parts

1 Self-timer indicator (P88)

AF Assist Lamp (P104) 2 Right lens 3Flash (P85) 4 Left lens 5 Lens cover (P20)

6 Speaker (P52)

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Do not cover the speaker with your fingers.

7 Microphone 8 Power button (P20) 9 Shutter button (P26, 34) 10 Zoom lever (P65) 11 Motion picture button (P28, 38) 12 3D/2D switch (P26, 30, 34) 13 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 61, 144)

14 Strap eyelet

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Be sure to attach the strap when using the camera to ensure that you will not drop it.

15 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P128, 134,

137, 140)

16 [HDMI] socket (P30, 128, 131)

17 Tripod receptacle 18 Card/Battery door (P15) 19 Release lever (P15)

¢1 This unit does not support an AC adaptor or

DC coupler.

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Before Use

How to Use the Touch Panel

This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting icons or images displayed on the touch panel.

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It may not operate properly when multiple icons are touched simultaneously, so try to touch the centre of the icon.

This is used when performing tasks such as moving to the next image by dragging horizontally, or changing the range of the displayed image. This can also be used to perform tasks such as switching the screen by operating the slide bar.

Note

If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection

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sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.)

• Apply a little extra pressure when touching if you have a

commercially available protection sheet affixed or if you feel it is not responding well.

• Touch panel will not operate properly when the hand holding

this unit is pressing on the touch panel.

• Do not press using anything with a sharp tip or anything hard, except for the supplied stylus

pen.

• Do not operate with your fingernails.

• Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

• Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

• For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “Screen Display” on

P144.

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Before Use

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your fingers.

Do not place it where small children can reach.

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• Do not place the stylus pen on the LCD monitor when storing.

LCD monitor may break when the stylus pen is pressed strongly against the LCD monitor.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

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Use the dedicated charger and battery.

Charging

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.

Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.

• The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up

and charging begins.

plug-in type

inlet type

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Preparation

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:

The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.

The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:

The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any problem. (Disconnect the charger from the electrical socket and detach the battery after charging is completed.)

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When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

– The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF).

– The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

∫ Charging time

Charging time Approx. 130 min

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

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The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for long time may be longer than normal.

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. Recharge the

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battery or replace it with a fully charged battery.

Note

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

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Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated.

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

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Preparation

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

∫ Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode)

When recording in 3D When recording in 2D

Number of

recordable pictures

Recording time Approx. 100 min Approx. 100 min

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

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• Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical Image

Stabiliser function is set to [On].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time. If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures decreases. [For example, if you were to take one picture every two minutes, then the number of pictures would be reduced to approximately one-quarter of the number of pictures given above (based upon one picture taken every 30 seconds).]

∫ Recording motion pictures

Recordable time Approx. 50 min Approx. 70 min Approx. 70 min

Actual recordable

time

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These times are for an ambient temperature of 23 oC (73.4 oF) and a humidity of 50%RH. Please be aware that these times are approximate.

• Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as

switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.

Approx. 200 pictures Approx. 200 pictures

When recording in 2D

When recording in

Approx. 25 min Approx. 30 min Approx. 30 min

[AVCHD]

(Picture quality setting

is [FSH])

[MP4]

(Picture quality setting

is [FHD])

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Preparation

∫ Playback

Playback time Approx. 160 min

Note

The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the

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environment and the operating conditions.

For example, in the following cases, the operating times shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced.

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes. – When using [LCD Mode]. – When operations such as flash and zoom are used repeatedly.

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Being careful about the battery orientation, insert all the way until you hear a locking sound and then check that it is locked by lever A. Pull the lever A in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery.

Card: Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click” while being careful about the direction in which you insert it. To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

1:Close the card/battery door.

2:Slide the release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

Note

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Remove the battery after use. (The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.)

• Turn the camera off and wait for the “LUMIX” display on the LCD monitor to clear before

removing the card or battery. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

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Preparation

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

The following operations can be performed using this unit.

When a card has not been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the

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built-in memory and played back.

• When a card has been inserted: Pictures can be recorded on the card

and played back.

• When using the built-in memory

>ð (access indication

• When using the card

(access indication

¢ The access indication is displayed in red when pictures are being recorded on the built-in

memory (or the card).

Built-in Memory

• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P127)

• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB

• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.

Card

The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit. (These cards are indicated as card in the text.)

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on

the card, etc.

e.g.:

)

Remarks

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Use a card with SD Speed Class¢ with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion pictures.

• SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC Memory Card

or SDXC Memory Card compatible equipment.

• SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC Memory

Card compatible equipment.

• Check that the PC and other equipment are compatible when

using the SDXC Memory Cards.

http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html

• Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.

• Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Note

Do not turn this unit off or remove its battery or card when the access indication is lit

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(when pictures are being written, read or deleted, or the built-in memory or the card is being formatted). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.

• Write-Protect switch A provided (When this switch is set to the [LOCK] position,

no further data writing, deletion or formatting is possible. The ability to write, delete and format data is restored when the switch is returned to its original position.)

• The data on the built-in memory or the card may be damaged or lost due to

electromagnetic waves, static electricity or breakdown of the camera or the card. We recommend storing important data on a PC etc.

• Do not format the card on your PC or other equipment. Format it on the camera

only to ensure proper operation. (P59)

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Preparation

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording

time

You can confirm the number of recordable pictures and available recording time by touching

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[ ] several times. (P61)

A Number of recordable pictures B Available recording time

• The number of recordable pictures and the

available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.)

• The number of recordable pictures and the

available recording time varies depending on the subjects.

∫ Number of recordable pictures

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[i99999] is displayed if there are more than 100,000 pictures remaining.

When recording in 3D

Picture size

8M (X) 7 220 3660 7370

6M (W) 9 260 4260 8520

When recording in 2D (Aspect ratio [X], Quality [A])

Picture size

12M 13 380 6260 12670

5M (EZ) 24 650 10620 21490

0.3M (EZ) 380 10050 162960 247150

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

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Preparation

∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)

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“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

When recording in 3D

Recording

quality setting

1920k1080 j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

When recording in 2D

Recording

quality setting

FSH (AVCHD) j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m

SH (AVCHD) j 14m00s 4h10m 8h27m

FHD (MP4) j 12m15s 3h23m10s 6h51m9s

HD (MP4) j 23m24s 6h27m53s 13h4m56s

VGA (MP4) 1m41s 51m30s 14h13m41s 28h47m30s

Built-in Memory

(Approx. 70 MB)

2GB 32 GB 64 GB

Note

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Number of recordable pictures/available recording time for the card may decrease when [Upload Set] is performed.

• Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.

Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.

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Preparation

Turning the Power On/Off

You can switch the power on/off using the lens cover or the power button. To record, lower the lens cover.

Turn the camera on. Turn the camera off.

Lower the lens cover. Raise the lens cover.

• You can turn on the power by pressing and

holding the power button.

Note

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If you press the power button with the lens cover in the raised state, a message will appear. Please lower the lens cover.

• If the power is off when the lens cover is in the lowered state, press

and hold down the power button to turn on the power.

• You can also turn off the power by pressing

the power button.

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Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.

Turn the camera on.

• If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed

to step

Touch [Language Set].

Select the language, and then touch [Set].

Touch [Clock Set].

Touch the items you wish to set (Year/ Month/Day/Hours/Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].

A: Time at the home area B: Time at the travel destination

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You can continue to switch the settings by continuously touching [3]/[4].

• Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings

without setting a date and time.

To set the display order and the time display format.

Touch [Style] to display the settings screen for setting

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display order/time display format.

Touch [Set] to set.

Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.

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Preparation

Changing the Clock Setting

Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P48)

The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.

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• The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even

without the battery. (Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)

Note

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If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo studio to print the picture, or when you stamp the date on the pictures with [Date Stamp] or [Text Stamp].

• If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen

of the camera.

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Basic

Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart.

• To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. (P8)

• Be careful not to move the camera when you press the shutter button.

• Be careful not to put your fingers on the flash, AF assist lamp, microphone, speaker or lens etc.

A Strap B AF Assist Lamp C Flash

∫ Direction Detection Function ([Rotate Disp.])

Pictures recorded with the camera held vertically are played back vertically (rotated). (Only when [Rotate Disp.] (P58) is set)

• When the camera is held vertically and tilted up and down to record pictures, the Direction

Detection function may not work correctly.

• Motion pictures taken with the camera held vertically are not displayed vertically.

• You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

When the jitter alert [ ] appears, use [Stabilizer] (P105), a tripod or the Self-timer

(P88).

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Shutter speed will be slower particularly in the following cases. Keep the camera still from the moment the shutter button is pressed until the picture appears on the screen. We recommend using a tripod.

– Slow sync./Red-Eye Reduction – In [Panorama Assist], [Night Portrait], [Night Scenery], [Party], [Candle Light], [Starry Sky],

[Fireworks], [High Dynamic] in Scene Mode

– When the shutter speed is slowed in [Min. Shtr Speed]

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Basic

Focusing

Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.

Focus

Focus indication A On Blinks

AF area B White>Green White>Red

Sound Beeps 2 times Beeps 4 times

• AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or when it is dark.

∫ About focus range

The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom.

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The focus range is displayed in red when it is not focused after pressing the shutter button halfway.

The focus range may change gradually depending on the zoom position.

e.g.: Focus range during the Normal Picture Mode

1 m (3.28 feet)

50 cm (1.64 feet)

When the subject is focused When the subject is not

focused

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Basic

∫ When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the centre of the

composition of the picture you want to take)

1 Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway to fix

the focus and exposure.

2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway while moving the camera as you

compose the picture.

You can repeatedly retry the actions in

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step

1 before pressing the shutter

button fully.

∫ Subjects and recording conditions which are difficult to focus

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Fast-moving subjects, extremely bright subjects or subjects without contrast.

• When recording subjects through windows or near shiny objects.

• When it is dark or when jitter occurs.

• When the camera is too close to the subject or when taking a picture of both distant and near

subjects.

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Basic

A B

Taking 3D pictures

With the two lenses built into this unit, you can record 3D pictures.

3D pictures are stored in MPO format. In this unit both MPO images and fine JPEG images are

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recorded simultaneously.

• The following functions are activated automatically.

– [Auto] in [Sensitivity]/Auto White Balance/[Quick AF]/[i.Resolution]/[AF Assist Lamp]/

[Stabilizer]

Set the 3D/2D switch to [3D].

Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

A ISO sensitivity B Aperture value C Shutter speed

• Be careful not to get too close to the subject.

If the distance to the subject is too close, the 3D alert indication [ ] will appear. The recommended range for 3D recording may differ depending on the amount of zoom. (P27)

• Make sure that your fingers are not over either of

the lenses.

During 3D recording, the image from the right-hand lens is not displayed. If a finger etc. is covering a lens, the 3D alert indication [ ] will appear.

• The focus indication D (green) lights when the

subject is focused.

• Aperture value and shutter speed is displayed in red

when correct exposure is not achieved. (Exclude when using a flash)

Press the shutter button fully (push it in further), and take the picture.

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90 cm (2.96 feet)

3.4 m (11.2 feet)

• To achieve good a 3D effect, we recommend that you record with the distance to the subject set

as follows. Outside this range, left-right distortion increases and may prevent the 3D effect being achieved at the edges of the image.

• The angle of view may change when pressing the shutter button halfway to record subjects that

are closer than the recommended range below, as the distortion is adjusted automatically. The 3D pictures will be recorded with the angle of view when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

The recommended ranges for 3D recording are target ranges.

Pay attention to the following points when 3D picture recording.

•

Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.

• Be careful not to get too close to the subject.

• Be careful not to shake the camera while in a vehicle or walking.

Note

You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.

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Changing the settings

Following menus can be set.

Menu Item

[Rec] [Flash]¢/[Selftimer]/[Picture Size]¢/[AF Mode]¢/[Exposure]/[3D

Adjustment]/[Clock Set]

For the setting method of the menu, refer to P48.

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¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.

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Recording 3D motion pictures

• 3D motion pictures recorded with this unit are in side-by-side (2 screen structure) format. The

image quality is fixed at 1920k1080 pixels. Because the 3D motion pictures are in side-by-side format, the image quality of the recorded 3D motion picture differs from that of high definition images.

• The following functions are activated automatically.

– [Auto] in [Sensitivity]/Auto White Balance/[Continuous AF]/[Stabilizer]

Set the 3D/2D switch to [3D].

Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.

A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time

• Release the motion picture button right after you press it.

• The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while

recording motion pictures.

• Be careful not to get too close to the subject.

• Make sure that your fingers are not over either of the

lenses.

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

• To achieve good a 3D effect, we recommend that you record with the distance to the subject set

as follows. Outside this range, left-right distortion increases and may prevent the 3D effect being achieved at the edges of the image.

– Approx. 90 cm (2.96 feet) (Wide)/Approx. 3.4 m (11.2 feet) (Tele) to ¶

Pay attention to the following points when 3D video recording.

•

Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.

• Be careful not to get too close to the subject.

• When moving the unit as you record, move it slowly.

• Try to hold the unit as steady as possible when recording while riding in a vehicle or walking.

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Note

The maximum continuous recording time for 3D motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds. If

•

you are recording motion pictures in an environment where the ambient temperature is high or recording motion pictures continuously, [ ] may be displayed and the recording may stop.

• 3D motion pictures cannot be recorded in the built-in memory.

• Zoom operations are not available during 3D motion picture recording.

• It is recommended to use a tripod to record steady motion pictures.

• 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.

• 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 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] (P54) is set to [On], angle of view during motion picture recording is displayed.

• It is recommended to use a fully charged battery when recording motion pictures.

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Viewing 3D pictures and 3D motion pictures

When you playback recorded 3D images on the LCD monitor of this unit, they will play back in 2D (i.e. as conventional images). For how to play back on this unit, please refer to P42 and P44. When you connect the unit to a 3D compatible television and play back, you can enjoy spectacular 3D pictures and motion pictures. Insert your SD card into a 3D compatible television equipped with an SD card slot, and you will be able to play back recorded 3D pictures and motion pictures.

For current information regarding devices that can play back 3D images recorded with this unit, please refer to the below support site. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

Set the 3D/2D switch of this unit to [3D].

• If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange while viewing the recorded 3D

images, switch to [2D]. The 3D images will play back in 2D.

Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable and display the playback screen. (P128)

(This Site is English only.)

A HDMI mini cable (optional) B Align the marks, and insert. C HDMI socket

D 3D compatible television

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When [VIERA Link] (P58) is set to [On] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be displayed. Refer to P131 for details.

• For the images recorded in 3D, [ ] will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.

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+ 133 hidden pages

PANASONIC DMC3D1E User Manual

Contents

Before Use

Main features of the camera

Care of the camera

Standard Accessories

Names and Functions of Main Parts

How to Use the Touch Panel

Preparation

Charging the Battery

Charging

Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery

About the Built-in Memory/the Card

Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time

Turning the Power On/Off

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Changing the Clock Setting

Basic

Tips for taking good pictures

Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully

Preventing jitter (camera shake)

Focusing

Taking 3D pictures

Recording 3D motion pictures

Viewing 3D pictures and 3D motion pictures