Panasonic DMCGX1SBODY User Manual

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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 
button.
A  Elapsed 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 
 to 
.
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/
(This Site is English only.)
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