How to fix Panasonic LUMIX GH6 blurriness, brightness, flickering, focus and noise issues

When taking pictures and/or shooting videos with the Panasonic LUMIX GH6, the image may appear too blurry, too bright, too dark, be out of focus in addition to having other problems.

To see how you can fix these issues, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article at Seeking Tech.

How to fix blurry pictures and video captures with Panasonic LUMIX GH6

If your mirrorless camera is capturing blurry photos and/or videos, then you can try doing the following:

1. The first step we recommend taking is to make sure that the camera lens is clean.

If it appears to be dirty, then you need to turn the camera off and then use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe it clean.

2. You can also use the sensor cleaning function by going to Settings > Others > Sensor Cleaning.

3. The photo or video may appear blurry if you are shooting in a very dark environment.

In this case, try to get better lighting when taking a picture or recording a video.

How to fix focus issues with Panasonic LUMIX GH6

If you can’t get the camera lens of the Panasonic LUMIX GH6 to focus on a subject, then you can try taking the following steps:

1. First off, make sure that the subject is close enough for the camera lens to focus on it.

2. If you get too close to the subject, then you can try moving back and then slowly move forward in order to get the camera to focus.

3. Next, you can try changing the setting for Shutter AF by going to Custom > Focus/Shutter.

4. You can also set Focus/Shutter Priority to another setting by going to Custom > Focus/Shutter.

5. Furthermore, you should make sure that the AF Lock feature has not been set up incorrectly,

6. You can also try changing the setting for the Focus Limiter feature.

7. If you can’t zoom or focus, then make sure that you didn’t lock out the Lens option in the Lock Level Settings menu, which you can find by going to Custom > Operation.

8. You should also make sure that the Focus Ring Lock setting hasn’t been turned on. You can find it by going to Custom > Focus/Shutter.

What to do when a photo taken by Panasonic LUMIX GH6 appears too bright or too dark

If your photo appears to be too bright or too dark, then you can try doing the following:

1. To start out, make sure that the camera lens isn’t dirty. If it is, then you need to clean it carefully with a dry, soft cloth.

2. You should also that the AE Lock setting is correctly set up.

3. If you are seeing bright spots appear, then you should use the Pixel Refresh function found at Setup > Others.

4. Taking a photo or recording a video in an overly bright lighting environment (especially when using fluorescent, LED, mercury, or sodium lighting fixtures), may also cause the LUMIX GH6 capture a slightly different brightness.

In this case, you can try taking the photo or recording a video in a dimmer environment.

How to fix Panasonic LUMIX GH6 flickering issues

If you are seeing flickering striping when using this mirrorless camera, then you can try slowing down the shutter speed via the Flicker Decrease (Video) setting.

How to get rid of Panasonic LUMIX GH6 stripes

To deal with stripes when using the Panasonic LUMIX GH6, you need to lower the ISO sensitivity by doing the following:

1. Press the ISO button on the camera.

2. Use the Rear Dial to decrease the ISO sensitivity.

3. Press the Shutter button halfway down to confirm the change.

How to use headphones mono audio on PlayStation 5

Sony recently added the ability to switch to mono audio when using headphones on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.

To find out how to do so, you can take a look at this article from Seeking Tech.

Updating your PS5 to the latest available firmware

Mono audio support for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition was added through a recent firmware update. So, if you haven’t done so already, make sure you update your system.

In order to do so, you can do the following:

1. Go to the home screen, which is the main menu where you can go to the PlayStation Store and select which game to play.

2. From the home screen, head over to Settings by selecting the gear cog icon located on the top right side.

3. In Settings, go to System.

4. Inside the System menu, select System Software on the left column and then System Software Update and Settings on the right side of the same menu.

5. From the System Software Update and Settings menu, select Update System Software.

6. In the System Software Update menu, select with Update Using Internet or Update from USB Drive.

How to enable headphones mono audio support on PS5

After downloading the new firmware for your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, you can enable support for headphones mono audio by doing the following:

1. Connect your earbuds, earphones, headphones or headset to the game console if you haven’t done so already.

2. From the home screen, navigate over to Settings.

3. In Settings, you need to select Sound.

4. After getting to the Sound menu, select Audio Output on the left column and then scroll down to the Headphones section on the right side of the same menu.

5. In the Headphones section, make sure that the “Mono Audio for Headphones” setting is turned on.

Keep in mind that, once you enable mono audio, your headphones won’t be able to take advantage of the 3D audio feature as the “Enable 3D Audio for Headphones” and “Adjust 3D Audio Profile” settings will be greyed out.

So, if you want to use 3D audio with your earbuds, earphones, headphones or headset, then you need to disable mono audio.

How to increase or decrease the headphones mono audio volume on PS5

In order to change the headphones mono audio volume using the system menus of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, you need to take the following steps:

1. Head over to Settings from the home screen menu.

2. Inside of Settings, go to Sound.

3. In the Sound menu, select Volume on the left column.

4. On the right side in the same menu, you will be able to adjust the volume of the headphones you have connected to the game console.

How to pin games permanently on the home screen of PS5

Thanks to a firmware update, you can now pin games permanently on the home screen menu of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system. In order to do so, you can follow this guide at Seeking Tech.

Updating the firmware of your PS5

The ability to pin your game was added through a recent firmware update. So, if you haven’t done so already, make sure you have the latest system software version installed.

To see how you can manually update your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, you can take the following steps:

1. Turn on your PS5 and make sure it is connected to the Internet.

2. If the system doesn’t automatically start to download the firmware, then you need to select the gear icon from the home screen menu.

3. After getting to the Settings menu, select System.

4. In System, you need to start by selecting System Software on the left column and then System Software Update and Settings on the right side in the same menu.

5. In the System Software Update and Settings menu, you then need to select Update System Software.

6. From the System Software Update menu, select Update Using Internet.

You can also select Update from USB Drive if you want to update the firmware through a USB storage.

How to games permanently on the PS5 home screen

In order to pin games so that they will stay on the home screen menu of your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system, you need to do the following:

1. Turn on your game console if you have done so already.

2. Go to the home screen, which is the main menu where you can select which game that you want to play.

If you are currently playing a game or watching a video in a video app, then you can press and hold the PS button to open the home screen.

3. In the home screen navigate over to the game that you want pinned.

If you game isn’t on the home screen, then go to the Game Library menu from the home screen. In the Game Library menu, select the game that you want pinned and then select Play Game. Afterwards, press and hold the PS button. If done correctly, the game should now appear on the home screen.

4. With the game highlighted in the home screen menu, press the Options button on your DualSense controller.

5. In the pop-up menu, make sure that the “Keep in Home” option is enabled.

You can pin up to five games and apps on the home screen of your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition.

How to buy and download GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced on PS5

Rockstar Games has released Grand Theft Auto V Expanded and Enhanced on the PlayStation 5. Buying and downloading the next-generation port can be a little by confusing, however, especially if you aren’t familiar with using the PlayStation Store.

To find out how you can of so, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. If you haven’t done so already, turn on your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system.

2. Next, make sure you are in the main home screen menu. This is where you can select which game to play.

If you are currently playing a game or using a media app, then you can press and hold the PS button on the DualSense controller to get to the home screen.

3. In the home screen, make sure you are in the Games section.

If you are in the Media section, press the L1 button to switch.

4. In the Games section, go to the PlayStation Store, which has the blue shopping bag icon.

5. In the PlayStation Store, select Grand Theft Auto Online if you see it on the front page.

If you don’t see it, select the magnifying glass icon to open the Search menu. In the Search menu, select the “Search for games, add-ons, and apps” field and then search for GTA. Afterwards, select Grand Theft Auto Online.

You can also use the voice search function to search for the game.

6. Once you get to the game page of Grand Theft Auto Online on the PlayStation Store, select the icon that have the three dots.

7. In the pop-up menu, select the “Select Version” option.

8. In the next menu, select Grand Theft Auto V (PlayStation 5).

9. You should now be on the product page of the PS5 version of GTA 5, where you can buy and download the next-generation release.

How to transfer your save data of GTA 5 on PS4 to PS5

You can also transfer your save file from the PlayStation 4 version of Grand Theft Auto 5 to the PlayStation 5 by taking the following steps:

1. If you haven’t done so already, you need to sign up to the Rockstar Games Social Club.

After signing into your account from the official website, you also need to link your Rockstar Games Social Club account to your PSN account.

If you haven’t played Grand Theft Auto Online yet, then you need to open the online multiplayer mode from the in-game menu for the PlayStation 4 version of GTA 5. You will then be asked to accept the online policies from Rockstar Games. After accepting, return to the single-player mode of GTA 5.

2. Once you are ready, open the pause menu in the PlayStation 4 version of Grand Theft Auto V.

3. Next, scroll over to the Game tab.

4. After arriving at the Game tab, select Upload Save Game.

5. Pick the save file that you want to use on the PlayStation 5 version of the game.

You can only upload one save file at a time. If you try to upload another one, then the new save data will overwrite the older one.

6. Wait until you see a message stating that the save data has been uploaded successfully.

7. Once you are done with the save file upload, open the PS5 version of GTA 5.

8. In the start screen menu, switch over to the Story tab if it isn’t the default tab.

9. Next, you need to select Resume Story.

10. You then need to select Download Save Game Data.

11. Finally, select the save file you previously uploaded in the PS4 version to download it to the PS5 version.

What to do when your PS5 can’t detect the M.2 SSD

The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition supports expanded storage through the M.2 slot.

If your gaming console isn’t detecting your solid state drive, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to make sure that your M.2 SSD is compatible with the PS5.

For the uniformed,you need the following requirements:

  • PCI-Express Gen4x4 interface with a Socket 3 (Key M) connector.
  • In terms of the physical size of the SSD, the PlayStation 5 supports 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 or 22110.
  • Moreover, the storage capacity should be within a range of 250 GB through 4 TB.
  • A heat sink is required as well.
  • Last but not least, the sequential reading speed should be at least 5,500 MB per second.

2. If your SSD met all of the PS5 requirements but is still up showing up in the menus, then the next step you can take is to update the firmware of your console.

In order to do so, you can try taking the following steps:

  • Turn on your system if you haven’t done already.
  • On the home screen, select the gear cog icon on the top right side of the screen.
  • In Settings, go to System.
  • On the left side of the System menu, select System Software.
  • On the right side of the same screen, select System Software Update and Settings.
  • In the next menu, select Update System Software.
  • Next, you can use either to update over the Internet or by using an USB storage device.

3. If updating the firmware of the game system did not work with getting the M.2 SSD detected, then you can try updating the firmware of the solid state drive.

To do so, you can do the following:

  • Remove the M.2SSD from the game console.
  • Afterwards, you need to insert your M.2 storage drive to a computer with a compatible M.2 slot.
  • With the SSD inserted into your PC, you then need to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the storage drive in order to be able to update its firmware.

4. After updating the firmware version of your M.2 solid state drive, you may also want to reformat the drive while it is still inserted into your computer.

5. Once you are done updating and formatting the solid state drive on the computer, then you can try reinserting the M.2 SSD into your ps5.

To do so, make sure you inserted the storage drive from a diagonally upwards position at a 30-degree angle. If aligned correctly, you shouldn’t have to force the SSD in the m.2 slot.

You can check out the official video from PlayStation to see how you can do so below:

How to prevent and fix Panasonic LUMIX GH6 overheating issues

When using your Panasonic LUMIX GH6, the mirrorless camera may become hot. Eventually, some functions and features may be disabled due to the rising temperatures.

To see how you can prevent and fix overheating issues with the LUMIX GH6, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article at Seeking Tech.

How to prevent Panasonic LUMIX GH6 from getting too hot

In order to prevent the LUMIX GH6 from getting too hot, you can take the following precautionary steps:

1. Avoid using the camera in extreme temperatures. The recommended operating temperature is −10 °C to 40 °C (or 14 °F to 104 °F).

2. You should also avoid using the Panasonic LUMIX GH6 when the humidity is outside of the 10% RH to 80% RH range.

3. Recording high-definition video for an extended length of time will heat up your mirrorless camera.

4. Furthermore, taking burst pictures at a high-speed rate will also cause the internal temperature to rise.

5. Using the HDMI output port will also increase the temperature of the camera.

6. You should also avoid using or storing the camera near heat sources, including exposing it to direct sunlight, for an extended length of time.

What happens when Panasonic LUMIX GH6 overheats

When you LUMIX GH6 starts to overheat, you will get a warning on its LCD screen. Furthermore, the following could happen:

  • HDMI output will be disabled.
  • Recording will be stopped.
  • Other functions will be disabled.
  • Battery may drain faster than usual.

How to fix Panasonic LUMIX GH6 overheating issues

In order to cool down your overheating LUMIX GH6, you can take the following steps:

1. The first step you can take is to simply turn off your mirrorless camera and then let it cool down before trying to use it again.

2. If you are currently recharging the battery, then we recommend unplugging the camera from the power source until it cools down.

3. If you are in an extremely cold or extremely hot environment, then we recommend moving the camera to an area with a more appropriate temperature.

4. You can also increase air circulation by putting the camera next to a fan to speed up the cooling process.

5. You may want to consider removing any memory cards you have stored inside the LUMIX GH6.

If you want to do so, then we recommend waiting a few minutes after turning off the camera as the card may still be hot.

6. Moreover, you may want to remove the battery as well.

If you are planning to do so, then you might want to wait a few minutes after you turned off the camera as the battery may still be hot.

How to fix A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K no picture or white screen issues

When turning on your 2022 Sony television set, you may end up getting no picture or a white screen.

You can check out this troubleshooting article to see how you can fix these issues with your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to check the LED light of your television.

You can check out this guide to find the various colors or blinking patterns indicate as well as what actions you can take.

2. You should also make sure that your TV set is turning on correctly.

If it isn’t, then you can take a look at this post to see what action you can take to resolve your issue.

3. If your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K appears to be working fine, then the next step you can take is to press the home button on the remote control.

If the home menu doesn’t open up, then we recommend checking out whether or not your remote is working correctly. To fix remote issues with these 2022 Sony televisions, you can check out this article.

If the home menu still isn’t appearing even though you are sure that the remote is working, then it is likely that your television set is suffering from some kind of hardware issue that may need to be repaired.

4. If you do see a home menu, then we recommend that you try changing the channel and/or switch to a different input to see if you are still not getting any picture or a white screen.

5. If you are trying to watch something from an external device such as a game console, set top box, media player, then we recommend that you check if the other device is turned on and correctly connected into your television.

6. If you are using an antenna, then you can try reposition it to get a better signal when watching TV channels on your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K.

7. You can also try power cycling your television set as well as the other device.

In order to do so, unplug both from the power outlet and then wait several minutes. Afterwards, plug both back into the power outlet and then turn on both devices to see if you are able to get a picture.

8. Make sure that the firmware for your 2022 Sony television set, as well as the other connected device, have been updated to the latest versions.

To find out more information about how you can update your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K, you can check out this tutorial.

9. You can also try factory resetting your television as well as the other device.

To find out how you can restore these 2022 Sony TVs to their original factory default settings, you can take a look at this article.

If you are still getting no picture or a white screen after trying all of the aforementioned steps, then we recommend contacting Sony for additional support.

How to fix PS5 M.2 SSD slow reading speed

After your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition has formatted the M.2 solid state drive, you will see the sequential reading speed of the expansion storage.

If the read speed is slower than expected, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article at Seeking Tech to see what you can do.

1. The first step we recommend taking is to make sure that the sequential read speed is above the minimum requirement of 5,500 MB per second.

As long as the read speed is more than 5,500 mb per second, then you most likely have nothing to worry about when it comes to performance as the PS5 is unlikely to take advantage of the excess speed.

2. If the sequential reading speed is below 5,500 MB per second, then we recommend that you try reformatting the M.2 solid state drive.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Turn on your ps5 if you haven’t done so already.
  • On the home screen, select the gear icon located on the top right side to get to the Settings menu.
  • From the first page of Settings, select Storage.
  • Inside the Storage menu, select M.2 SSD Storage from the left column.
  • On the right side of the same menu, select the Reformat option.
  • After the M.2 drive has been reformatted, you should see its sequential reading speed.

3. If reformatting the expansion solid state drive of your PlayStation 5 does not work, then you can try updating the firmware of the drive.

To do so, you need to do the following:

  • Remove the M.2 SSD from the PS5 or PS6 Digital Edition console and then insert it to a computer with compatible M.2 slot.
  • Next, you need to follow the instructions from the manufacturer of your solid state drive in order to update its firmware.
  • After updating the firmware of your M.2 storage drive, remove it from your PC and then insert it back into your PlayStation 5 console
  • Afterwards, format the drive for PS5 to see if the sequential read speed is faster after you update the firmware of the SSD.

4. You can also make sure that the solid state drive isn’t running too hot as a high temperature can reduce its read speed.

To see what you can do when the PS5-compatible SSD is overheating, you can take a look at this guide.

5. If you are still experiencing issues with the slower than expected read speed, then you might want to consider getting another M.2 solid state drive that is compatible with the PlayStation 5.

If you are looking for a specific product recommendation, then you might want to consider picking up the WD_BLACK 1TB SN850 NVMe Internal Gaming Solid State Drive with Heatsink, which you can find on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

How to fix Panasonic LUMIX GH6 charging issues

When trying to recharge your Panasonic LUMIX GH6, you may experience slower than expected charging times. The mirrorless camera may not even recharge at all.

To see how you can fix these issues with the LUMIX GH6, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step you can take is to look at the charging light indicator.

If the indicator is solid red, then it means that the camera is currently charging.

If the indicator is turned off, then it means that the charging has been completed.

If the indicator is blinking red, then it means that there is a charging error.

2. If the charging light indicator is blinking red, then you need to make sure that you aren’t charging your camera in extremely cold or extremely hot temperature. Ideally, the camera should be recharged within a range of 10 °C to 30 °C (or 50 °F to 86 °F).

So, if you are out of the recommend temperature range, then you need to move to a more appropriate charging environment.

3. The blinking red indicator could also mean that the battery is dirty.

If you think that this is the case, then you need to remove the battery from the LUMIX GH6 and then wipe it clean with a dry cloth.

4. You should also make sure that you are using the USB charging cable and AC adaptor that were included with the Panasonic LUMIX GH6. Using other parts may cause charging issues.

5. Furthermore, you should avoid using the USB charging cable and AC adaptor of the LUMIX GH6 on other electronics as doing so may cause these parts to malfunction.

6. If you are using a computer as a power source, then the PC won’t be able to recharge the battery if goes into rest mode or sleep mode.

7. Of course, you can also try using another power source if the current one doesn’t appear to be working.

8. It should also be noted that it may take up to 220 minutes to recharge a battery. That length can vary depending on how much battery life was remaining before you start charging it, the temperature of the room as well as other factors.

9. If you haven’t used your LUMIX GH6 for a long time and left the battery inside, then the battery life will drain over time even if you turned the camera off.

When trying to recharge the mirrorless camera again, it may end up taking longer than the aforementioned 220 minutes.

10. You should also make sure that you are using the correct battery.

The Panasonic LUMIX GH6 is optimized for the DMW-BLK22. While the DMW-BLF19 is also supported, it contains less battery life and limits some of the features of the mirrorless camera.

11. If the battery can’t be recharged to full after you waited for at least 220 minutes, then it may indicate that the battery is losing its maximum charge capacity.

In this case, you may want to consider getting a replacement battery. If you are interested, you can purchase the Panasonic LUMIX DMW-BLK22 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack on Amazon with this link. (#CommissionsEarned).

How to fix Sony A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K and Z9K random shutdown issues

When using your Sony A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K, your television set may randomly restart or shutdown on its own.

To see how you can prevent your TV from seemingly turning off by itself, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking it to check if the power cord of your television set hasn’t been damaged in any way.

2. You may also want to plug your TV into another power outlet to see if the random reboots and/or shutdowns go away.

3. The Sleep Timer may also be causing your TV to turn off on its own.

In order to disable this feature, we recommend taking the following steps:

  • Press the home button on the remote for your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K.
  • In the Settings section, select Timers.
  • You then need to select Sleep Timer.
  • Finally, make sure that Sleep Timer is set to Off.

4. You television set may also be turning off due to the Idle TV Standby. In order to disable it, you need to do the following:

  • On your TV remote, press the home button.
  • You then need to head over to Settings.
  • Afterwards, go to Power/Eco.
  • Next, select Idle TV Standby.
  • Make sure that the Idle TV Standby feature is set to Off.

5. If your TV is connected to another device wirelessly or over a wired connection, then makes sure the other device isn’t causing the TV to turn off.

6. You can also try doing a soft reset on the A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K by pressing and holding the power button on your remote for around 5 seconds. Afterwards, let go of the power button and the TV should reboot itself.

If the TV doesn’t turn on, press the power button on the remote again to power it back on.

6. If a soft reboot did not get rid of the random restarts or shutdowns, then you can try power cycling your Sony television set.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

  • Turn off your A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K.
  • After shutting down the TV, unplug its power cord from the power outer.
  • Next, you need to wait for at least 2 minutes.
  • After waiting, plug the power cord of your television set back into the power outlet.
  • Turn your TV back on again.

7. A firmware update for the A80K, A90K, A95K, X80K, X85K, X90K, X95K or Z9K may also help improve the stability of your television set.

To see how you can update the software of your 2022 Sony TV, you can take a look at this tutorial.

8. You can also try restoring your television to its original factory resetting as doing so may help get rid of the random restarts and/or shutdowns.

In order to factor reset your television set, you can follow the steps laid out in this guide.

If none of the aforementioned potential solutions stopped your TV from randomly restarting or turning off, then you might want to contact Sony for additional support. If your issues are hardware-related, then you may have to send your TV in to be repaired or replaced.