Page 2 - retain this manual; Carefully observe copyright laws.; Date of Purchase
DVQX2173 (ENG) 2 Owner’s Manual <Quick Start Guide> Digital Camera Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on...
Page 3 - About Owner’s Manual; Explains the preparation before recording.; Symbols Used in This Document; Press the center of the joystick
DVQX2173 (ENG) 3 ENGLI SH About Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual <Quick Start Guide> (This Document) Explains the preparation before recording. Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide> (HTML Format/PDF Format) Explains all functions and operation methods in detail.This can be viewed with a PC or...
Page 4 - Contents; Introduction
DVQX2173 (ENG) 4 Contents About Owner’s Manual .............................................................................. 3 Information for Your Safety ....................................................................... 5 Introduction Before Use .................................................
Page 5 - Information for Your Safety; Product identification marking; Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
DVQX2173 (ENG) 5 ENGLI SH Information for Your Safety ∫ Product identification marking WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, 0 Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. 0 Use the recommended accessories. 0 Do not remove covers. 0 Do not repair...
Page 7 - About the battery pack; How to Display Certification and Compliance Information; CAUTION
Information for Your Safety DVQX2173 (ENG) 7 ENGLI SH THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. ∫ About the battery pack 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 ...
Page 9 - Cautions for Use; Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
Information for Your Safety DVQX2173 (ENG) 9 ENGLI SH Cautions for Use 0 Do not use any other USB connection cables except the one supplied with the camera or the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional). 0 Do not use any other BNC conversion cables (for TC IN/OUT) except the supplied one. 0 Always use...
Page 10 - Do not press the monitor with excessive force.
Information for Your Safety DVQX2173 (ENG) 10 0 Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or the DC Coupler (DMW-DCC17: optional), or disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet. 0 Do not press the monitor with excessive force. 0 Do not press the lens with excessive force. 0 Do not spr...
Page 11 - Do not store the battery for a long time while fully charged.
Information for Your Safety DVQX2173 (ENG) 11 ENGLI SH 0 The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before use. 0 The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. 0 The bat...
Page 12 - Before Use; Firmware of Your Camera/Lens; When using in low temperatures (−10
DVQX2173 (ENG) 12 Introduction Before Use Firmware of Your Camera/Lens Firmware updates may be provided in order to improve camera capabilities or to add functionality.Make sure that the firmware of the camera/lens you purchased is the latest version.We recommend using the latest firmware version....
Page 13 - Splash Resistant; Be Sure to Perform Trial Recording in Advance
Introduction – Before Use DVQX2173 (ENG) 13 ENGLI SH Splash Resistant Splash 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 ...
Page 14 - Standard Accessories
Introduction – Standard Accessories DVQX2173 (ENG) 14 Standard Accessories Digital camera body (This is referred to as camera in this document.) Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.(Product numbers correct as of January 2022.) Battery pack (This is referred to as batt...
Page 15 - Hot shoe cover; Lens hood; The memory card is optional.
Introduction – Standard Accessories DVQX2173 (ENG) 15 ENGLI SH Hot shoe cover *1 Flash synchro socket cap *1 *1 This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase. Items Supplied with DC-GH6L (Lens Kit Product) Interchangeable lens *2, *3 “LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I....
Page 16 - Names of Parts; Camera
Introduction – Names of Parts DVQX2173 (ENG) 16 Names of Parts Camera (2) (5)(6) (12) (11) (14) (1) (9) (15) (7) (8) (4) (10) (13) (16) (3) (1) Stereo microphone 0 Do not block the microphone with a finger. Audio will be difficult to record. (2) Drive mode dial (3) Hot shoe (hot shoe cover) 0 Keep t...
Page 20 - Supplied Lens
Introduction – Names of Parts DVQX2173 (ENG) 20 Supplied Lens H-ES12060 (4) (6) (7) (1) (2) (3) (5) (8) (1) Lens surface (2) Focus ring (3) Zoom ring (4) O.I.S. switch (5) [AF/MF] switch 0 You can switch between AF and MF.If [MF] is set on either the lens or camera, operation will be with MF. (6) Co...
Page 21 - Viewfinder/Monitor Displays; Viewfinder
Introduction – Viewfinder/Monitor Displays DVQX2173 (ENG) 21 ENGLI SH Viewfinder/Monitor Displays At the time of purchase, the viewfinder/monitor displays the following icons. 0 For information about the icons other than those described here, refer to “Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>”. Viewfin...
Page 22 - Getting Started/Basic Operations; Attaching a Shoulder Strap
DVQX2173 (ENG) 22 Getting Started/Basic Operations 0 When preparing, make sure the camera on/off switch is [OFF]. Attaching a Shoulder Strap Attach a shoulder strap to the camera with the following procedure to prevent it from dropping. 0 Pull the shoulder strap and check that it will not come out. ...
Page 23 - Charging the Battery; Optional battery DMW-BLF19PP; Charging with the Charger; Charging time
Getting Started/Basic Operations – Charging the Battery DVQX2173 (ENG) 23 ENGLI SH Charging the Battery You can charge the battery either using the supplied charger, or in the camera body.You can also use the Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional). 0 The battery that can be used with the camera is DM...
Page 24 - Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet.; Charging Lights Indications; Battery Insertion; Charging
Getting Started/Basic Operations – Charging the Battery DVQX2173 (ENG) 24 2 Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet. 3 Insert the battery. 0 The charging lights ([CHARGE]) (A) blink and charging begins. Charging Lights Indications 0 If the [50%] light is blinking quickly, then charging is not...
Page 25 - Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging; Insert the battery into the camera.; Charging Light Indications
Getting Started/Basic Operations – Charging the Battery DVQX2173 (ENG) 25 ENGLI SH Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging 0 Using the camera body and the supplied AC adaptor. 1 Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF]. 2 Insert the battery into the camera. 3 Connect the camera USB port and ...
Page 26 - Power Supply
Getting Started/Basic Operations – Charging the Battery DVQX2173 (ENG) 26 Power Supply When the battery is inserted into the camera for charging and the camera is turned on, you can record while the camera is being supplied with power. 0 [ ] is displayed in the screen while power is being supplied...
Page 27 - Memory Cards That Can Be Used (As of January 2022); You can use CFexpress cards and SD memory cards with this camera.; Card slot 1: CFexpress card; video with a bit rate of 72 Mbps or less
Getting Started/Basic Operations – Inserting Cards (Optional) DVQX2173 (ENG) 27 ENGLI SH Inserting Cards (Optional) Memory Cards That Can Be Used (As of January 2022) You can use CFexpress cards and SD memory cards with this camera. Card slot 1: CFexpress card Card slot 2: SD memory card (SD card)...
Page 29 - Attaching a Lens; Lenses That Can Be Used
Getting Started/Basic Operations – Attaching a Lens DVQX2173 (ENG) 29 ENGLI SH Attaching a Lens Lenses That Can Be Used The camera can use the dedicated lenses that comply with the Micro Four Thirds™ system lens mount specification (Micro Four Thirds mount).You can also use the Leica M Mount inter...
Page 30 - Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle; Tilt
Getting Started/Basic Operations – Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle DVQX2173 (ENG) 30 Adjusting the Monitor Direction and Angle Tilt Put your finger on (A) and push the monitor up in the direction of the arrow. 0 The monitor of this camera can be tilted in two stages. 0 The monitor can st...
Page 32 - Menu Operation Methods; Menu levels
Getting Started/Basic Operations – Menu Operation Methods DVQX2173 (ENG) 32 Menu Operation Methods 0 If you press [DISP.] while a menu item or setting item is selected, a description about the item is displayed on the screen. 0 Menu items that cannot be set are displayed grayed out.If you press or w...
Page 33 - Materials; Message Displays
DVQX2173 (ENG) 33 ENGLI SH Materials Message Displays Meanings of main messages displayed on the camera screen, and response methods. 0 It is a format that cannot be used with the camera.Either insert another card, or back up any necessary data before formatting. ( l 28) 0 Use a card compatible with...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting; First, try out the following procedures (
Materials – Troubleshooting DVQX2173 (ENG) 34 0 Use a genuine Panasonic battery.If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer. 0 If the terminal of the battery is dirty, remove the dirt and dust from the terminal. 0 Turn off and on the camera.If the m...
Page 36 - The flash does not fire.
Materials – Troubleshooting DVQX2173 (ENG) 36 0 When recording under lighting such as fluorescent or LED lighting, increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness or coloring.These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction. 0 Wh...
Page 37 - Specifications; Information for your safety
Materials – Specifications DVQX2173 (ENG) 37 ENGLI SH Specifications The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement. Digital camera body (DC-GH6): Information for your safety 0 Please also refer to the “Owner’s Manual <Complete Guide>”, which lists more items. Power sourc...
Page 41 - Operating environment; Bluetooth
Materials – Specifications DVQX2173 (ENG) 41 ENGLI SH Operating environment Recommended operating temperature −10 o C to 40 o C (14 o F to 104 o F) 0 Battery performance temporarily worsens at low temperatures (−10 o C to 0 o C (14 o F to 32 o F)), reducing the number of pictures that can be taken a...
Page 44 - Trademarks and Licenses
DVQX2173 (ENG) 44 Trademarks and Licenses 0 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. 0 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. 0 The terms HDMI...
Page 47 - Panasonic Products Limited Warranty; Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only)
DVQX2173 (ENG) 47 ENGLI SH Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) w...
Page 48 - Limited Warranty Limits and Exclusions
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) DVQX2173 (ENG) 48 IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVE...