Panasonic DMC-GX1, DMCGX1SBODY, DMCGX1KBODY, DMCGX1XS owner manual Recording Motion Pictures, Avchd

Basic

Recording Motion Pictures

• Screen here is an example of when the Recording Mode is set to [ ] (Program AE Mode).

Start recording by pressing the motion picture	A
button.

AElapsed recording time B Available recording time

•Recording of motion picture appropriate for each mode is possible.

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

•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.

•For the motion picture menu settings such as [REC MODE], [REC QUALITY], [WIND CUT] and [MIC LEVEL ADJ.], refer P146 to 149.

C

B

Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.

∫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.

∫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.

•There is no compatibility between [MP4] and [AVCHD] (including [AVCHD Lite]) formats.

•For details on AVCHD and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support sites below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

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