Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS6 Operating Instructions Manual

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108 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 109For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures (→20)Using the [MOTION PICTURE] menu■ Settings:[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] in [REC MODE]Setting Resolution Bit rate∗1 Aspect ratio[GSH] 1280 x 720 17 Mbps16:9[GH] 1280 x 720 13 Mbps[GL] 1280 x 720 9 Mbps[AVCHD Lite] in [REC MODE]Setting Resolution Bit rate∗1 Aspect ratio[SH] 1280 x 720 17 Mbps16:9[H] 1280 x 720 13 Mbps[L] 1280 x 720 9 Mbps[MOTION JPEG] in [REC MODE]Setting Resolution Frame rate∗2 Aspect ratio[HD] 1280 x 720 30 fps 16:9[WVGA] 848 x 480 30 fps[VGA] 640 x 480 30 fps 4:3[QVGA] 320 x 240 30 fps∗1 The bit rate is the amount of data per unit time. A higher value translates into a higher imagequality. This camera uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recording system and the availablerecording time is shorter when recording a subject with rapid movements.∗2 The frame rate is the number of frames per second.●[WVGA] cannot be set in [INTELLIGENT AUTO] Mode.●[QVGA] only can be recorded to the built-in memory.[CONTINUOUS AF]Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix thefocus position at the start of recording.■ Recording Mode:■ Settings: [ON] : Adjust focus according to movement of subject during motion picturerecording. ( appears on the screen.)[OFF] : Fix focus position at the start of motion picture recording.Use this setting to keep the same focus position for subjects withlittle forward/backward movement.●The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [STARRY SKY] and [FIREWORKS] Scene Modes.[WIND CUT]Reduces recording of wind sounds (wind noise) when recording in a strong wind■ Recording Mode:■ Settings: [OFF]/[ON] ( appears on the screen.)●When [WIND CUT] is set to [ON], lower sounds will be eliminated and the sound qualitywill differ from that of normal recordings.●For [MOTION PICTURE] menu setting procedures (→20)●‘Quick menu’ (→112) is useful to easily call up frequently-used menus.[REC MODE]Sets the data format of the motion picture that is recorded.■ Recording Mode:■ Settings:Recording format Effect[AVCHD Lite(GPSREC)]∗ These are AVCHD Lite motion pictures to which location nameinformation from the start of recording has been added.[AVCHD Lite]∗ This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs.[MOTION JPEG]This is a data format suitable for playback on computers that allowseven small picture sizes to be recorded. Location name informationfrom the start of recording can also be recorded.∗ When the term “AVCHD Lite motion picture” is used in this manual, it means a motion picturerecorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Lite].●The [REC QUALITY] options vary based on the setting.●If a card is not loaded in the camera, the motion picture is automatically recorded in [MOTIONJPEG] ([REC QUALITY]: [QVGA]).●Even when devices are compatible with motion pictures recorded with this camera, the playbackmay have poor picture or sound quality, or playback may not be possible. Also, the recordinginformation may not be displayed properly. In this case, use this unit.For details on AVCHD compatible devices, refer to the support sites below.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)●AVCHD Lite motion pictures cannot be played back on devices not compatible with AVCHD (such asconventional DVD recorders). Also, motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] cannot beplayed back with Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) compatible with AVCHD (Lite) recording thatwere sold in or before 2009.●If positioning fails and location name information is not saved, the location name information is notrecorded.●Because AVCHD Lite motion pictures do not conform to DCF and Exif, some information (such aspicture number, White Balance, etc.) is not displayed during playback.●Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 4’∗ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in[AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)]/[AVCHD Lite].Using a card of SD speed ‘Class 6’∗ or above is recommended for recording motion pictures in‘MOTION JPEG’.∗ The SD speed class is a speed rating for continuous writing.●To play back AVCHD Lite motion pictures using a computer, please use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’software on the CD-ROM supplied.[REC QUALITY]Sets the picture quality of the motion picture that is recorded.■ Recording Mode: