Panasonic DMC-3D1 Operations Instructions

Operating Instructionsfor advanced featuresDigital CameraModel No. DMC-3D1VQT3U45Before use, please read these instructions completely.until 2011/11/2

Before Use- 10 -∫ About the Stylus penIt is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate with your finge

Recording- 100 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when ther

- 101 -RecordingApplicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by uti

Recording- 102 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pr

- 103 -RecordingApplicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.Using these modes, the pictures can be made sharper or softer,

Recording- 104 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.AF Assist Lamp will illuminate the subject when the shutter bu

- 105 -RecordingApplicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.Using this mode, jitter during picture taking is detected, and

Recording- 106 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.The 3D adjust allows you control the 3D depth intensity.[ ] ([

- 107 -RecordingUsing the [Motion Picture] Mode MenuApplicable modes: For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.This sets up th

Recording- 108 -Applicable modes: For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures

- 109 -RecordingNote•What is bit rateThis is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes higher when the number gets big

- 11 -PreparationPreparationCharging the Battery∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit•Use the dedicated charger and battery.• The battery

Recording- 110 -Applicable modes: For details on [Motion Picture] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.It will continually keep on focusing on the subject

- 111 -Playback/EditingPlayback/EditingVarious methods to playbackYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods.In Playback Mode, touch [

Playback/Editing- 112 -∫ Operations performed during slide show•Normal playback resumes after the slide show finishes.∫ Changing the slide show settin

- 113 -Playback/EditingThe images are played back according to type.∫ About the categories to be sortedIt will be sorted as following when [Category S

Playback/Editing- 114 -You can display two recorded pictures on the screen to compare them.Note•You cannot select [Dual Play] if there are no recorded

- 115 -Playback/EditingUsing the [Playback] Mode MenuYou can setup pictures to be uploaded to image sharing sites and perform editing like cropping re

Playback/Editing- 116 -∫ Cancelling all the [Upload Set] settings1 Select [Upload Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu.2 Touch [] ([Cancel]).•Confirmation

- 117 -Playback/EditingYou can stamp the recording date/time, name, location, travel date or title onto the recorded pictures.Select [ ] ([Text Stamp]

Playback/Editing- 118 -Select the item to stamp.Touch [ ].Touch [OK].• Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. Exit t

- 119 -Playback/EditingRecorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do

Preparation- 12 -∫ About the [CHARGE] indicatorThe [CHARGE] indicator turns on:The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.The [CHARGE] indica

Playback/Editing- 120 -To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to e-mail etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced.Select [ ] ([Resize])

- 121 -Playback/EditingYou can enlarge and then crop the important part of the recorded picture.Select [ ] ([Cropping]) on the [Playback] Mode menu. (

Playback/Editing- 122 -You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favourites.•Play back only the pictures

- 123 -Playback/EditingDPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each p

Playback/Editing- 124 -∫ Cancelling all the [Print Set] settings1 Select [Print Set] on the [Playback] Mode menu.2 Touch [ ] ([Cancel]).•Confirmation

- 125 -Playback/EditingYou can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake.Select [ ] ([Protect]) on the [Playback] Mode menu

Playback/Editing- 126 -You can delete or change the information relating to Face Recognition for the selected picture.Select [ ] ([Face Rec Edit]) on

- 127 -Playback/EditingYou can copy data of pictures you have taken from the built-in memory onto a card or from a card into the built-in memory.Selec

Connecting to other equipment- 128 -Connecting to other equipmentPlaying Back Pictures on a TV ScreenPictures recorded with this unit can be played ba

- 129 -Connecting to other equipmentA HDMI mini cable (optional)B Align the marks, and insert.C HDMI socketD AV cable (optional)E Yellow: to the video

- 13 -Preparation∫ Recording still pictures (By CIPA standard in Normal Picture Mode)Recording conditions by CIPA standard•CIPA is an abbreviation of

Connecting to other equipment- 130 -Note•Depending on the [Aspect Ratio], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left and right of

- 131 -Connecting to other equipmentConnect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (P128).Turn the

Connecting to other equipment- 132 -Note•To play back the audio of the motion pictures, set the [Sound] in the Slide Show setting screen to [AUTO] or

- 133 -Connecting to other equipmentSaving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion PicturesMethods to export still pictures and motion pictures to othe

Connecting to other equipment- 134 -File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [MP4]Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, har

- 135 -Connecting to other equipmentFile formats that can be used: [JPEG], [MPO], [AVCHD], [MP4], [3D motion pictures]It is possible to acquire still

Connecting to other equipment- 136 -Connecting to a PCYou can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.•Some PC

- 137 -Connecting to other equipmentPreparations:Turn on the camera and the PC.Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory.A USB

Connecting to other equipment- 138 -Note•Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection cable. Otherwise,

- 139 -Connecting to other equipment∫ Disconnecting the USB connection cable safelySelect the [ ] icon in task tray displayed on the PC, and then clic

Preparation- 14 -∫ PlaybackNote•The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating condi

Connecting to other equipment- 140 -Printing the PicturesIf you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to

- 141 -Connecting to other equipmentSelecting a single picture and printing itDrag the screen horizontally to select an image, and then touch [Print].

Connecting to other equipment- 142 -Select and set the items both on the screen in step 2 of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in s

- 143 -Connecting to other equipment• Paper sizes not supported by the printer will not be displayed.• An item cannot be selected if the printer does

Others- 144 -OthersScreen Display∫ In recording1 Recording Mode2 Recording Mode (when recording motion pictures) (P107)Recording quality (P108)3 Pictu

- 145 -Others∫ In playback1 Playback Mode (P111)2 Recording Mode (when recording motion pictures) (P107)Recording quality (P108)3 Protected picture (P

Others- 146 -Cautions for UseKeep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).•I

- 147 -OthersBefore cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry soft cloth.•

Others- 148 -The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside

- 149 -Others∫ About 3D recordingWhen recording in 3D, do not record subjects which are closer than the minimum recording distance.•The 3D effects may

- 15 -PreparationInserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery• Check that this unit is turned off.• We recommend using a Panasonic card.Slid

Others- 150 -Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to

- 151 -Others• Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature: [Recommended temperature: 15 oC to 25 oC (59 oF to 77 o

Others- 152 -Message DisplayConfirmation messages or error messages will be displayed on the screen in some cases.The major messages are described bel

- 153 -Others[Memory card parameter error]/[This memory card cannot be used]> Use a card compatible with this unit. (P16)– SD Memory Card (8 MB to

Others- 154 -TroubleshootingFirst, try out the following procedures (P154–162).•The battery is exhausted. Charge the battery.• If you leave the camera

- 155 -Others• The focus range varies depending on the Recording Mode.> Set to the proper mode for the distance to the subject.• The subject is bey

Others- 156 -• This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’s pickup sensors. It appears when the subject has a bright part. Some u

- 157 -Others• This phenomenon appears when you press the shutter button halfway to set the aperture value and does not affect the recorded pictures.•

Others- 158 -• [Rotate Disp.] (P58) is set to [ ] or [ ].• Is the mode set to [Playback] Mode? (P42)• Is there a picture on the built-in memory or the

- 159 -Others• Is it a picture that has been recorded with other equipment? In such cases, these pictures may be displayed with a deteriorated picture

Preparation- 16 -About the Built-in Memory/the Card• You can copy the recorded pictures to a card. (P127)• Memory size: Approx. 70 MB• The access time

Others- 160 -• Is the camera correctly connected to a 3D compatible television? (P30)> Connect using an HDMI mini cable (optional).> Set the 3D/

- 161 -OthersIn the following cases, there is no problem with the camera, so do not worry.•There is a rattling sound when the camera is shaken while t

Others- 162 -• Is the camera set to Macro Zoom Mode? (P96)Maximum zoom during Macro Zoom Mode is 3k Digital Zoom.• When you perform an operation after

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- 17 -PreparationNote•Do not turn this unit off or remove its battery or card when the access indication is lit (when pictures are being written, read

Preparation- 18 -∫ About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time•You can confirm the number of recordable pictur

- 19 -Preparation∫ Available recording time (when recording motion pictures)•“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.When r

- 2 -ContentsBefore UseMain features of the camera ...5Care of the camera ...6Standard Accessories .

Preparation- 20 -Turning the Power On/OffYou can switch the power on/off using the lens cover or the power button.To record, lower the lens cover.Note

- 21 -PreparationSetting Date/Time (Clock Set)• The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.Touch [Language Set].Select the language, and then tou

Preparation- 22 -Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu. (P48)•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6.• The clock setting is mainta

- 23 -BasicBasicTips for taking good picturesHold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slight

Basic- 24 -FocusingAim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.• AF area is displayed larger during the digital zoom or

- 25 -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 ar

Basic- 26 -Taking 3D picturesWith the two lenses built into this unit, you can record 3D pictures.•3D pictures are stored in MPO format. In this unit

- 27 -Basic• 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

Basic- 28 -Recording 3D motion pictures• 3D motion pictures recorded with this unit are in side-by-side (2 screen structure) format. The image quality

- 29 -BasicNote•The maximum continuous recording time for 3D motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds. If you are recording motion pictures in an envi

- 3 -• [Night Portrait] ...73• [Night Scenery] ...73• [Handheld Night Shot]...

Basic- 30 -Viewing 3D pictures and 3D motion picturesWhen you playback recorded 3D images on the LCD monitor of this unit, they will play back in 2D (

- 31 -Basic∫ Play back as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures and motion pictures recorded in 3DSelect [3D Play] in [Slide Show] in t

Basic- 32 -Note•During 3D playback on a connected television, the [Setup] menu and [Playback] Mode menu are not available.• When the picture is not ap

- 33 -BasicSelecting a 2D Recording Mode∫ List of [Rec] ModesNote•When the mode has been switched from [Playback] Mode to [Rec] Mode, the previously s

Basic- 34 -Applicable modes: Recording 2D Pictures (Normal Picture Mode)You can record 2D pictures by switching the 3D/2D switch.Note that here the de

- 35 -BasicApplicable modes: Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)The camera will set the most appropriate settings to

Basic- 36 -Following menus can be set.•For the setting method of the menu, refer to P48.¢ Settings may be different from other [Rec] Modes.• Menus spe

- 37 -BasicWhen the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour ch

Basic- 38 -Applicable modes: Recording 2D Motion PicturesSet the 3D/2D switch to [2D].Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.A Availabl

- 39 -BasicNote•The maximum continuous recording time for motion pictures is 29 minutes 59 seconds. If you are recording motion pictures in an environ

- 4 -• Uploading the images to sharing sites ...139Printing the Pictures ...14

Basic- 40 -∫ About the recording format for recording motion picturesThis unit can record 2D motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats.AVCHD:This

- 41 -BasicApplicable modes: Recording still pictures while recording motion picturesStill pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion pict

Basic- 42 -Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])Note•This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JE

- 43 -BasicDisplaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)Touch [ ].A Slide bar• It is possible to switch the playback screen by touching the following i

Basic- 44 -Playing Back Motion PicturesThe camera can play back the following motion picture file formats: AVCHD (except AVCHD Progressive) recorded w

- 45 -Basic∫ Operations performed during Motion Picture Playback1 Display control panel by touching screen.•If no operation is performed for about 2 s

Basic- 46 -Deleting PicturesOnce deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will b

- 47 -BasicNote•Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with a sufficient battery power.• Depending on the number of pictures to be d

Basic- 48 -Setting the MenuThe camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back as you like and

- 49 -Basic∫ Close the menuTouch [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.Note•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending o

- 5 -Before UseBefore UseMain features of the cameraThis unit has two lenses built-in so that you can enjoy making a variety of different recordings.

Basic- 50 -You can have the LCD monitor display desired menu items.Up to 2 frequently-used menu items can be registered per [Rec]/[Playback] Mode.•Rea

- 51 -BasicAbout the Setup Menu[Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them.For details on how

Basic- 52 -• The number of days that have passed since the departure date can be printed out using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” bundled software on the CD-ROM

- 53 -Basic• Some subjects may appear differently from actuality on the LCD monitor. However, this does not affect the recorded pictures.• The brightn

Basic- 54 -• When you align the subject on the horizontal and vertical guidelines or the cross point of these lines, you can take pictures with well-d

- 55 -Basic• [Auto Power Off] is set to [5 MIN.] in the Intelligent Auto Mode.• [Auto Power Off] does not work in the following cases.– When connectin

Basic- 56 -• The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001.• A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned.When the folder n

- 57 -Basic[USB Mode]Select the USB communication system after or before connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cabl

Basic- 58 -• This will work when the HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected.• Refer to P131 for details.• Refer to P42 for information about how to p

- 59 -Basic• Use a battery with sufficient battery power when formatting. Do not turn the camera off during formatting.• If a card has been inserted,

Before Use- 6 -Care of the cameraRemove the lens cover seal A before use.Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.•The lens, LCD monitor

Basic- 60 -• The Stabiliser function is switched between [On] and [Off] every time [Stabilizer] is touched during the [Stabilizer Demo.].• [Stabilizer

- 61 -RecordingRecordingAbout the LCD MonitorTouch [ ] to change.• During Playback Zoom, while playing back motion pictures and during a slide show, y

Recording- 62 -Applicable modes: Taking pictures using the touch operation (Touch Shutter function)Just by touching the subject to focus, it will focu

- 63 -RecordingApplicable modes: Match the focusing and exposure to a desired subject using touch operations (Touch AF/AE)It is possible to set the fo

Recording- 64 -∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)•The AF tracking frame will turn red and then turn off if the lock fails. Try to lock the frame again.• T

- 65 -RecordingApplicable modes: Using the ZoomYou can zoom-in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom-out to record landscapes in wide angle

Recording- 66 -∫ Types of zooms•When using the Zoom function, an estimate of the focus range will appear in conjunction with the zoom display bar. [Ex

- 67 -RecordingNote•The indicated zoom magnification is an approximation.• “EZ” is an abbreviation of “Extra Optical Zoom”. It is possible to take mor

Recording- 68 -Applicable modes: Recording Images with Differing Angles of View (Wide & Zoom Dual-Shooting)Using the two lenses, you can simultane

- 69 -Recording∫ Simultaneously recording motion pictures and pictures with differing angles of viewA Image from motion picture recordingB Image that

- 7 -Before UseStandard AccessoriesCheck that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.•The accessories and their shape will differ de

Recording- 70 -Applicable modes: Taking Pictures that Match the Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)When you select a Scene Mode to match the subject and

- 71 -RecordingWhen taking pictures of people outdoors during the day, this mode enables the texture of their skin to appear even softer than with [Po

Recording- 72 -This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscape.You can take pictures with connections suitable for creating panorama images.∫ Set

- 73 -RecordingSet here when you want to take pictures of sports scenes or other fast-moving events.Note•Shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second.•

Recording- 74 -This mode allows you to take pictures of food with a natural hue without being affected by the ambient light in restaurants etc.Select

- 75 -RecordingThis takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual.It is possible

Recording- 76 -Select this mode when you want to take pictures of a pet such as a dog or a cat.You can set your pet’s birthday and name.For informatio

- 77 -RecordingStill pictures are taken continuously with flash. It is convenient to take continuous still pictures in dark places.∫ Picture size and

Recording- 78 -This allows you to take even more vivid pictures of the blue colour of the sea, sky etc. It also prevents underexposure of people under

- 79 -RecordingYou can use this mode to easily record pictures in which bright and dark regions of the scene are expressed with suitable brightness wh

Before Use- 8 -Names and Functions of Main Parts1 Self-timer indicator (P88)AF Assist Lamp (P104)2 Right lens3Flash (P85)4 Left lens5 Lens cover (P20)

Recording- 80 -Applicable modes: RecordingTaking a Picture with Face Recognition FunctionFace Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling

- 81 -RecordingYou can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 people.Registration can be facilitated by taking mu

Recording- 82 -Set the item.• You can register up to 3 face images.• Exit the menu after it is set.Item Description of settings[Name]It is possible to

- 83 -RecordingYou can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also delete the information of the registered perso

Recording- 84 -Entering TextIt is possible to enter babies’ and pets’ names and the names of travel destinations when recording. (Only alphabetical ch

- 85 -RecordingUsing the [Rec] Mode MenuApplicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.Set the flash to match the recording.¢

Recording- 86 -∫ Available Flash Settings in Recording ModeThe available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode.(±: Available, —: Not available,

- 87 -Recording∫ The available flash range•The available flash range is an approximation.∫ Shutter speed for each flash setting¢1 It may vary dependin

Recording- 88 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.This is for recording still pictures using the timer.•Press the

- 89 -RecordingApplicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the

- 9 -Before UseHow to Use the Touch PanelThis touch panel is a type that detects pressure.Note•If you use a commercially available liquid crystal prot

Recording- 90 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored

- 91 -RecordingApplicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.This allows the sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be se

Recording- 92 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditi

- 93 -RecordingSet the White Balance value. Use to match the condition when taking photographs.1 Touch [Ò].2 Touch [Ó].3 Aim the camera at a sheet of

Recording- 94 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and nu

- 95 -Recording∫ About [š] (Face Detection)The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces.Yellow:When the shutter button

Recording- 96 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.

- 97 -RecordingApplicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatic

Recording- 98 -Applicable modes: For details on [Rec] Mode menu settings, refer to P48.Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure

- 99 -RecordingApplicable modes: In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter