Operating Instructions

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Taking motion pictures
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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.
AVCHD Progressive:
The [GPH]
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
or [PSH] in [AVCHD] is a mode that allows
motion pictures to be recorded at 1920 x 1080/50p, the highest quality
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that
complies with the AVCHD standard.
Recorded motion pictures can be saved and played back using this unit or
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”.
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This means the highest quality for this unit.
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] setting.
DMC-TZ27
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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.
• Motion pictures recorded with [GPH]
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
or [PSH] in [AVCHD]
can be played back on equipment that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive.
• For details on AVCHD Progressive and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the
support site below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)