Panasonic DMC-ZS25, DMCZS25K About the recording format for recording motion pictures, MP4

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Basics

Recording motion pictures

■■About the recording format for recording motion pictures

This unit can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.

AVCHD:

You can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc.

MP4:

This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed, or when uploading videos to the Internet.

••You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in [MP4] using the [VGA/30p] setting.

■■About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures

Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or [MP4] 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 MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This site is available in English only.)

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Contents Register online at Customers onlyContents Application Record Changing recording informationTaking pictures with Exposure Determining aperture and shutterOthers Connecting with other devicesApplication View Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upBefore use Always take a test shot first No compensation for missed shotsCarefully observe copyright laws Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →159Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts Exposure button LCD monitorPlayback button →109 DISP. button ChargingCharging battery About batteries that you can use with this unitSlide to the Open position and open the card/battery door Insert the battery all the wayClose the card/battery door To remove batteryMake sure that the camera is turned off Charging the battery through the computerCharging the battery Charging lamp indications Recording conditions by Cipa standard Remaining batteryRecording still pictures Viewing pictures Recording motion picturesRecording conditions Open the card/battery Door Inserting and removing the card optionalSlide to the Open position Insert the card all the wayCompatible memory cards optional Saving your pictures cards and built-in memoryBuilt-in memory approx MB When Rec Format is Avchd When Rec Format is MP4Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still picturesPress MENU/SET to set Setting the clockPress the Camera ON/OFF button Set the date and time Perform steps . →19 Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menuChanging time settings Sequence of operations Press the Camera ON/OFF button to turn off the camera Aim the camera and shootPlay back pictures Taking pictures with your own settings Take a pictureReturn to desired composition Adjusting focusAdjust focus according to subject Taking pictures with automatic settings Using flashHappy color setting SettingsAbout Backlight Compensation Automatic Scene DetectionMotion Deblur IHandheld Nite ShotIHDR Press to set AF Mode to AF Tracking AF TrackingIntelligent Auto Mode restrictions Press the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording MP4 About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Motion picture recording in other recording modes Basics View pictures Viewing your picturesPress the playback button Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion picturesCapturing still pictures from motion pictures Zooming in and viewing Playback Zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi PlaybackSearching pictures by the recording date Calendar search Deleting pictures Press / button to delete displayed pictureTo delete multiple up to 50/To delete all pictures Setting the menu Press to select a setting, and then press MENU/SETExample Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE Mode Press / button several timesMenu type Using Quick menu Using the Setup menu Clock SetWorld Time Travel DateSpeaker Volume Settings 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5Cust.Set Mem Monitor DisplayMonitor Luminance Guide LineSettings on / OFF HistogramVideo Rec Area Zoom ResumeAuto Power Off Settings 2MIN. / 5MIN. / 10MIN. / OFFMonitor Power Save EconomyNo.Reset ResetUSB Mode Reset Rec. settings? Reset setup parameters?Settings 3D / 2D OutputViera Link 3D PlaybackRotate Disp Version DispFormat LanguageStabilizer Demo Changing recording information display Press DISP. button to change displayUsing Zoom Zoom In/OutZoom types and use Optical ZoomExtended optical zoom Zoom Digital ZoomAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto Taking pictures with flashShutter speeds for each flash mode 60∗2 1/2000th ∗3 1/2000thTaking close-up pictures Macro Zoom Enlarging close-up subjectsShortest recording distance Focus rangeTaking pictures with self-timer Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Taking pictures with Exposure Compensation Press Exposure button Aperture-Priority ModeDetermining aperture and shutter speed and recording Shutter-Priority Mode Manual Exposure Mode Manual exposure assist estimateTaking Pictures with different picture effects Changing the selected picture effects Creative Control menuExpressive RetroHigh Key Low KeySepia Dynamic MonochromeImpressive Art High DynamicToy Effect Adjusting colorCross Process Miniature Effect Soft Focus Star FilterOne Point Color Selecting colorPress the shutter button halfway to focus Recording panorama pictures Panorama Shot ModeCheck the recording direction and press MENU/SET Press the shutter button fully again to end recording TipsAbout panorama playback Changing the selected scene mode Scene Mode menu Taking pictures according to the sceneScenery PortraitSoft Skin Night Scenery SportsNight Portrait Food What is HDR?Handheld Night Shot Use cursor button to select Exit and press MENU/SET To record age and nameBaby PetGlass Through High SensStarry Sky About White Balance Underwater3D Photo Mode Tips for recording picturesRegistering your own settings and recording Set mode dial to / Custom mode Press MENU/SET to enter the settingsWhen changing the menu settings Use cursor button to select custom setSetting Speed Description No. Pictures Burst functionSetting Recording tips when registering face pictures Recording with the Face Recognition functionHow the Face Recognition function works During recording During playbackRegistering face pictures Record the face picturePress to select the item for editing and press MENU/SET Editing or deleting information about registered persons Useful features for travel To record LocationTo set summer time Select World Time from the Setup menuWhen you come back from your travel destination Entering Text Editing textUsing the Rec menu Setting guideAspect Ratio Picture SizeQuality SensitivityWhite Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB White BalanceSetting White Balance manually AWB operational rangeAF Mode 100101 Quick AFMetering Mode 102Face Recog ExposureResolution 103Min. Shtr Speed Digital ZoomColor Mode 104Burst AF Assist Lamp105 Red-Eye RemovalSettings W/O Time / with Time / OFF 106Stabilizer Date StampUsing the Motion Picture menu 107Rec Format Rec QualitySettings on 108Continuous AF Wind CutDifferent playback methods Playback Mode 2D/3D Settings109 AllUse cursor button to select Setup and press MENU/SET 110Use cursor button to select Filtering and press MENU/SET Slide ShowSet to your preferred settings and press MENU/SET Select Start with cursor button and press MENU/SET112 Operations during Slide Show113 Filtering PlayCalendar 114Use cursor button to select date to playback Retouching pictures 115Select a still picture to retouch during playback and press Operation from the Playback menu116 Creative RetouchPress to select a setting 117118 Using the Playback menu 119Enter characters Entering text →95 Title Edit120 Text StampRetouch 121Items that can be stamped 122 Video Divide123 Resize124 CroppingTo clear all 125Favorite 126 Print Set127 Protect128 Face Rec Edit129 CopyViewing on TV screen 130Connect camera to TV Turn on TV131 Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control What is Viera Link HDMI?132 133 Viewing 3D still pictures 134To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D 135 Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables optional 136Copying by inserting the SD card into the recorder Click Applications Click Recommended Installation Computer specificationsKeeping the still pictures and motion pictures on your PC 137138 PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AELoiLoScope 30 day full trial version Windows XP / Vista / 7 About supplied softwaresTo cancel connection 139Connect camera to computer Operate with your computerFor PTP mode 140Folder and file names on computer WindowsConnect camera to printer Printing141 142 Printing multiple picturesMulti Select Select All143 Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SETMaking print settings on the camera Printing date without Text Stamp 144Printing with date and text Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover 145Recording List of LCD monitor displays146 147 List of LCD monitor displays148 Playback149 Message displays 150151 This unit is turned off automatically Troubleshooting152 153 Cannot use Auto BracketMotion picture recording stops midway Panorama picture recording stops before finishing154 155 Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded picturesIncorrect date displayed in Calendar Search Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen156 Red areas in pictures appear blackenedTV screen display different to LCD monitor Cannot play motion pictures on TV. Card is inserted into TVCannot print panorama pictures properly Edges of pictures are cut off when printing157 158 When in use Usage cautions and notes159 Caring for your cameraWhen not using for a while 160Memory cards LCD MonitorWhen using a tripod or unipod 161AC adaptor supplied LensPersonal Information 1623D viewing
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