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About extended function of V-Log L for DC-G9

Dear Customer,
We would like to thank you for purchasing Panasonic LUMIX.
Users can activate "V-LogL", "V-LogL View Assist" and "Waveform Monitor" functions with Upgrade Software Key "DMW-SFU1(sold separately)".
The footage shot in V-Log L can gain wide dynamic range with 12 stops by utilizing LUT(Look Up Table) in editing.

Model Number DC-G9
Version Ver.2.0 or more

Procedure to activate the extended function

Please read through the guidance before starting the update.
< Necessary Supplies >
- Upgrade Software Key "DMW-SFU1E(sold separately)"
* Please read the installation guide of DMW-SFU1 carefully.
- Use the battery fully charged (Update may not be completed if the battery power is not enough)
- SD memory Card (Format the card in the camera beforehand)

STEP 1. Check the firmware version

MENU ⇒ Setup [Setup] ⇒ [Version Disp.]
For the latest firmware information and for firmware downloads, refer to the support site,
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

STEP 2. Export the device information

  1. Insert the SD Memory Card into the camera.
    2. - Insert a SD Memory Card formatted with the camera
    *For V-Log activation on DC-G9, make sure the SD Memory Card is inserted into Slot #1
  2. Select the menu.
    3. MENU ⇒ Setup [Setup] ⇒ [Activate]
  3. Press / to select [Export Serial Code] and then press [MENU/SET].
    4. - Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
    - The device information (file name: SERIAL.LIST) will be saved to the " PRIVATE\PANA_GRP\PAVC\LUMIX\ACTV " folder on the SD Memory Card.

STEP 3. Acquire the activation code

  1. Insert the SD Memory Card containing the device information into a PC connected to the Internet.
  2. Using a browser on the PC, access the activation code generation site, and follow the on-screen instructions to acquire an activation code.
    3. Activation code generation Site:
    https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/enhance/ActivationTop/en
    - The activation code (file name: ACTIVE.LIST) will be saved to the " PRIVATE\PANA_GRP\PAVC\LUMIX\ACTV " folder on the SD Memory Card.

STEP 4. Import the activation code

  1. Insert the SD Memory Card containing the activation code into the camera.
  2. Select the menu.
    3. MENU ⇒ Setup [Setup] ⇒ [Activate]
  3. Press / to select [Import Activation Code] and then press [MENU/SET].
    4. - Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
    - A message will be displayed, prompting you to turn off and on the camera. Turn off the camera, and then turn it on.
You can select [V-LogL] in [Photo Style], [V-Log View Assist] in [Monitor /Display] of [Custom] menu and [Waveform Monitor] in [Creative Video] menu of Creative Video mode.

LUT (Look-up Table)

As for LUT(Look Up Table), please refer as below.