Brand: Panasonic
Category: Digital Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for DC-GH5
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:57 p.m.
Warranty Information
Refer to dealer or Panasonic for warranty information.
How to use this manual
This manual is divided into sections covering various aspects of the camera's operation. Key navigation elements include:
- Navigation Icons: Use the icons on the left side of the pages to jump to "Finding the information you need" (home icon), "Contents" (menu icon), and return to the previous page (back arrow icon).
- Page Numbers: Clickable page numbers are provided throughout the manual to quickly access specific information.
- Symbols: Pay attention to symbols like MENU, Wi-Fi, and the camera icon, which indicate specific functions or tips.
- Menu Navigation: Steps for setting menu items are described using arrows to indicate the sequence of operations.
About the indication of the applicable mode
Applicable modes are shown with icons. Black icons indicate applicable modes, while gray icons indicate unavailable modes. Custom modes C1, C2, and C3 can vary.
About the symbols in the text
- MENU: Indicates setting the menu via the [MENU/SET] button.
- Wi-Fi: Indicates Wi-Fi setting via the [Wi-Fi] button.
- : Tips for skillful use and recording points.
- : Conditions where a function cannot be used.
- : Continued to the next page.
Cross-references in the text link to corresponding pages.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
| A Wi-Fi connection cannot be established. Radio waves get disconnected. Wireless access point is not displayed. | - Radio waves get disconnected. | - Use within the communication range of the device. - Keep away from devices like microwave ovens or cordless phones. - Check battery indicator; a flashing red light may disrupt connection. - Move camera away from metal surfaces. |
| - Wireless access point issues. | - Check if the wireless access point is operating. - Check radio wave condition; move closer or change orientation. - Turn wireless access point off and on. - Check wireless access point settings. - If SSID is not broadcast, enter network SSID or enable broadcast. | |
| This unit is not displayed in the Wi-Fi setting screen of the smartphone. | - Smartphone Wi-Fi issue. | - Turn Wi-Fi function on the smartphone off and then on. |
| When I try to set up a Wi-Fi connection with a Windows 8 PC, my user name and password are not recognized, so I cannot connect to the PC. | - Incorrect account type used. | - Use the user name and password for the local account. |
| The PC is not recognized when I use a Wi-Fi connection. The camera cannot be connected to PC via Wi-Fi connection. | - Workgroup name mismatch. | - In [PC Connection], change workgroup name to match the PC's. |
| - Incorrect login information. | - Confirm login name and password are correctly typed. | |
| - System time difference. | - Ensure camera's [Clock Set] and [World Time] match the PC's time, date, and time zone. | |
| Images cannot be transmitted to the web service. | - Login information incorrect. | - Confirm login information is correct. |
| - Image size too large. | - Reduce image size at [Size] (P286). | |
| - Motion picture transmission issue. | - Transmit after dividing motion picture with [Video Divide] (P261). | |
| - Distance to access point. | - Transmit closer to the wireless access point. | |
| - File format incompatibility. | - File format of motion picture may differ depending on the destination (P285). | |
| I have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi. | - Need to reset network settings. | - Execute [Reset Network Settings] in the [Setup] menu (P244). This will reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings. |
| The picture does not appear on the television. | - Camera not connected correctly to TV. | - Check camera connection to TV (P308). - Set TV input to external input mode. |
| VIERA Link does not work. | - VIERA Link not enabled. | - Check if [VIERA Link] is set to [ON] (P239). - Check VIERA Link setting on the connected device. - Turn unit off and on. |
| Cannot communicate with the PC. | - Incorrect USB Mode. | - Set to [PC] in [USB Mode] (P239, 313). - Turn unit off and on. |
| The card is not recognized by the PC. (SDXC memory card is used.) | - PC compatibility issue. | - Check PC compatibility with SDXC memory cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html |
| - Formatting prompt. | - Do not format the card when prompted. | |
| - USB connection issue. | - Disconnect USB cable after turning unit off if [Access] does not disappear. | |
| The picture cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a printer. | - Printer does not support PictBridge. | - Print using a printer that supports PictBridge. - Set to [PictBridge(PTP)] in [USB Mode] (P239, 316). |
| The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. | - Printer's Cropping or borderless printing function. | - Cancel Cropping or borderless printing function before printing. - Ask photo studio if 16:9 pictures can be printed. |
| When I shake the camera, I hear a rattling sound from the attached lens. | - Normal lens movement. | - Depending on the lens, it may move and create a sound; this is not a malfunction. |
| The camera makes a noise when this unit is turned on. | - Dust Reduction Function operating. | - This is the noise of the Dust Reduction Function working (P340); it is not a malfunction. |
| There is a sound from lens unit. | - Lens movement or aperture operation. | - This is a sound of lens movement or aperture operation; it is not a malfunction. |
| - Automatic aperture adjustment. | - The sound is caused by automatic adjustment of the aperture due to brightness changes; this is not a malfunction. | |
| An unreadable language was selected by mistake. | - Incorrect language setting. | - Press [MENU/SET], select [Setup] menu icon [F], then select [3] icon to set the desired language (P240). |
| A red lamp sometimes turns on when the shutter button is pressed halfway. | - AF Assist Lamp in dark places. | - In dark places, the AF Assist Lamp (P225) lights red to make focusing easier. |
| The camera becomes warm. | - Normal operation. | - The surface and monitor may become warm during use; this does not affect performance or quality. |
| The clock is reset. | - Camera not used for a long time. | - [Please set the clock] message will be displayed; please reset the clock (P39). |