Panasonic DC-G9M Digital Camera Owner’s Manual

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DC-G9M Digital Camera

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Owner’s Manual

https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

Refer to “Owner’s Manual ” (HTML format/ POF format) for details about how to use the camera and notes on use.
https://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/G9M2/index.html
If you have any questions. visit
Canada: www.panasonic.ca/english/support
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambier Drive. Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.com
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today.
Used property, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source.

Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or spiashing.
• Use the recommended accessories.
• Do not remove covers.
• Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Product identification marking

♦ THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
How to Display Certification and Compliance Information
Certification and compliance information for this camera can be viewed on the menu screen.

1. Select the   [Others] tab of the   [Setup] menu.
2. Select [Approved Regulations] and confirm your selection.

CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B)
Contains IC : 772C-LBEE5ZZ1PJ
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

5150-5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. DC-G9M2 (HMN is 1PJ2206) has been tested and found to comply with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the !SED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
♦ About the battery pack
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
• Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
• Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and —) with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery (ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
• Do not expose to low air pressure at high altitudes.
• Do not expose to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in explosions or leakage of flammable liquids and gases.

Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.
♦ About the AC adaptor (supplied)
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,

• Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, buiit-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
• The AC adaptor is in the standby condition when the mains plug is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the mains plug is connected to an electrical outlet.

AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the one supplied with the camera or the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional).
• Always use a genuine Panasonic Tripod Grip (DMW-SHGR1: optional).
• Use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable (Type A-Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) long).
• Do not use the headphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
• Do not use the stereo microphone cables with the length of 3 m (9.8 feet) or more.
• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• Keep the cover for the battery grip connector out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
• When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC Coupler (DMW-DCC17: optional) and AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional) are used.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10PP: optional).

Standard Accessories

Product numbers correct as of September 2023.
Digital camera body

Battery pack
DMW-BLK22
AC adaptor
VSK0815F
USB connection cable
K1HY24YY0026
Shoulder strap
DVPW1030Z| Body cap’
VKF4971
Hot shoe cover’
4HR1MC5229Z
Cover for the battery grip connector’
SKFO145K
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• This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase.
  If any accessories are lost, customers in Canada should visit our support page at www.panasonic.ca/english/support for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

Names of Important Parts

(1) Mode dial
(2) Camera on/off switch
(3) Rear dial
(4) Charging light/Network connection light
(5) Video rec. button
(6) [WB] (White balance) button
[ISO] (ISO sensitivity) button [ ] (Exposure compensation) button
(7) Front dial
(8) Shutter button
(9) AF-Point Scope button
(10) Lens fitting mark| (11) Preview button
(12) Hot shoe (hot shoe cover)
(13) Drive mode dial
(14) Shoulder strap eyelet
(15) Self-timer light/AF assist light
(16) Lens lock pin
(17) Lens release button
(18) [MIC] socket
(19) Headphone socket
(20) HDMI socket
(21) USB port
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(22) Viewfinder
(23) [LVF] button
(24) [ ] (Playback) button
(25) [ ] (AF mode) button
(26) Monitor/Touch screen
(27) Battery grip connector (cover for the battery grip connector)
(28) Focus mode lever
(29) Joystick
(30) [AF ON] button
(31) [Q] (Quick menu) button
(32) Control dial ( )
Cursor buttons ( )
[MENU/SET] button ( )| (33) Card door
(34) [DISP.] button
(35) [ ) (Cancel) button/ [ ] (Delete) button
(36) DC coupler cover
(37) Battery door
(38) Battery door release lever
(39) [REMOTE] socket
(40) Card slot 1
(41) Card access light 1
(42) Card slot 2
(43) Card access light 2
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Attaching a Shoulder Strap

Attach a shoulder strap to the camera with the following procedure to prevent it from dropping.

Charging the Battery

1. Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].
2. Insert the battery into the camera.
3. Connect the camera USB port and the AC adaptor using th USB connection cable.
4. Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet.
   ● The charging light turns red and charging begins. The charging light turns off when charging is complete.

• Using the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor.
• The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW-BLK22. (As of September 2023)
• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (OMW-BLK22).
• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quatity of this product.
• For charging, use this camera or the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional) and the items supplied with them.
• Do not use any other AC adaptors except the one supplied with the camera or the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional).
• Even when the camera on/off switch is set to [OFF] thus turning the camera off, it consumes power.

When the camera will not be used for a long time, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet in order to save power.

Inserting Cards (Optional)

You can use SD memory cards with this camera.

• For information on memory cards with confirmed operation, check the following support site: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connectiindex.html (English only)
• Match the orientation of the cards as shown in the figure and then insert them firmly until they click.
• To remove a card, confirm that the corresponding card access light has turned off, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out straight.
• Format the cards with the camera before use.  Select [Card Format]

Attaching a Lens

The camera can use the dedicated lenses that comply with the Micro Four Thirds™ system lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).

•  Refer to catalogs/websites for information regarding supported fenses. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.htmi (English only)

Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time)

When you turn the camera on for the first time, a screen to set the time zone and clock appears. Follow the message to make the settings.

1. 
2. Press ▲▼ to select the language if a language selection screen is displayed.

Time zone selection
Daylight Savings setting
Year, montn, day, nour, minute, and second selection
Value selection
Check or confirm and move to the next screen

Taking Pictures

1. Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode ([iA]/[P]/[A]/[S]/[M]).
2. Press the shutter button halfway (press it gently) to focus.
3. Press the shutter button fully (press it further) to take pictures.

Recording Videos

1. Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode.
2. Press the video rec. button to start recording.
3. Press the video rec. button again to end recording.

Playing Back Images

Cautions for Use

Firmware of Your Camera/Lens
Firmware updates may be provided in order to improve camera capabilities or to add functionality.

• For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware, visit the following support site: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html (English only)

https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

Splash Resistant
Spiash Resistant is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.
In order to minimize the possibitity of damage please be sure the following precautions are taken:

• Splash Resistant works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed to support this feature.
• Securely close the doors, contact points cover, etc.
• When the lens or cap is removed or a door is open, do not allow sand, dust, and moisture to enter inside.
• If tiquid gets on the camera, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth.

Be Sure to Perform Trial Recording in Advance
Be sure to perform trial recording in advance to check that recording can be performed normally.
Please note that compensation cannot be provided in the event that recording could not be performed due to a problem with the camera or a card.
Be Careful with Regard to Copyrights
Under copyright law, you may not use the images and audio you have recorded without the permission of the copyright holder.
  Caution with Strong Light Beams Such as Laser Light
Do not allow strong light beams, such as laser light, to be directly exposed to this camera (lens). These can destroy the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.

Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

Wi-Fi® Function

Use of the Wi-Fi function of the camera is presumed to be in countries where it is sold.
There is the risk that the camera violates the radio wave regulations if used in countries other than those where it is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations.

• Please be advised that Panasonic is not liable for any damage directly or indirectly caused by use or malfunction of this product.
• Please be advised that Panasonic is not liable for any damage to data caused by this product.
• The external design and specifications of this product, as described in this document, may differ from the actual product due to improvements made.

Main Specifications

The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement.
Digital camera body (DC-G9M2):
Information for your safety

playing back with the monitor)
[When using the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060)]
Type

  Type| Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
Lens mount| Micro Four Thirds Mount
Recording media| SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card
Image sensor
Image sensor| 4/3″ Live MOS sensor, a total of 26,520,000 pixels, primary color filter
  Effective number of pixels of the camera| 25,210,000 pixels
Viewfinder
Type| Aspect ratio 4:3, 0.5 inches, approx. 3,680,000 dots, organic EL (OLED) live view viewfinder
Magnification| Approx. 1.6×, Approx. 0.8× (35 mm film camera equivalent), −1.0 m−1 50 mm at infinity, with aspect ratio set to [4:3]
Monitor
Type| Aspect ratio 3:2, 3.0 inches, approx. 1,840,000 dots monitor, capacitive touch screen
Interface
USB| USB Type-C®, SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Supports USB Power Delivery (9.0 V/3.0 A) Output: DC 5 V, 900 mA
  HDMI| HDMI Type A
[REMOTE]| **2.5 mm jack
[MIC]| ** 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Headphones| **3.5 mm stereo mini jack
External dimensions / Mass (Weight)
  External dimensions| Approx. 134.3 mm (W)×102.3 mm (H)×90.1 mm (D) (5.29″ (W)×4.03″ (H)×3.55″ (D)) (excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (Weight)| Approx. 658 g/1.45 lb (camera body, with battery and one card) Approx. 575 g/1.27 lb (only camera body)
Operating environment
Recommended operating temperature| −10 oC to 40 oC (14 oF to 104 oF)
  Permissible relative humidity| 10 %RH to 80 %RH
Wi-Fi
Compliance standard| IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (standard wireless LAN protocol)
  Frequency range used (central frequency)| 2412 MHz to 2462 MHz (1 to 11ch)
5180 MHz to 5320 MHz (36/40/44/48/52/56/60/64ch)
5745 MHz to 5825 MHz (149/153/157/161/165ch)
Encryption method| Wi-Fi compliant WPA™ / WPA2™ / WPA3™
Access method| Infrastructure mode
Bluetooth ®
  Compliance standard| Bluetooth v5.0, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Frequency range used (central frequency)**| 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz

AC adaptor (Panasonic VSK0815F):
Information for your safety

Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLK22):
Information for your safety

The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:

| Class Il equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.)

Trademarks and Licenses

• Micro Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of OM Digital Solutions Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.

• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

• USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.

• The USB Type-C® Charging Trident Logos are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum, Inc.

• The SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps Trident Logo is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc.

• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Holdings Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

• “Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

• “WPA™, “WPA2™”, and “WPA3™” are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

• QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

• Other names, company names, product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.

At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.
Contact Information: oss-cd-request@gg.jp.panasonic.com
The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below.
https://panasonic.net/cns/oss/index.html
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://Awww.mpegla.com

For the U.S.A. and Canada only

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT —- LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE iS REQUIRED

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, improper batteries, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Dry cell batteries, printer ink cartridge and paper are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
Rechargeable batteries are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.) in certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation, repairs and information assistance, please visit our Support page: www.panasonic.ca/english/support

References

• Panasonic - Official Consumer Product Support
• Panasonic North America | Create Today, Enrich Tomorrow
• DC-G9M2 Operating Instructions
• Compatibilities | Compatibility | Digital Camera | Digital AV | Support | Panasonic Global
• Download | Digital Camera | Digital AV | Support | Panasonic Global
• Panasonic Global Site -- OSS Source Code Distribution Service (Digital AV Products)

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