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Owner’s Manual
for advanced features
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LX7
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
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Contents Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 27 Preparations [Clock Set] ...................................................27 [World Time] ................................................27 Before use .............................................. 6 [Travel Date] ................................................28 Standard Accessories ........................... 8 [Beep] ..........................................................29 Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 9 [Volume] .....
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Contents Taking pictures by changing the Application (Record) picture effect [Creative Control] Mode ...................... 64 Sequence of operations ...................... 45 [Expressive] .................................................66 About recording modes ...................... 48 [Retro] .........................................................66 Taking pictures with automatic settings [High Key] ....................................................67 [Intelligent Auto] Mode .......
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Contents Using Zoom .......................................... 92 Recording with the Face Recognition Optical Zoom ...............................................93 function [Face Recog.] ....................... 130 Extended optical zoom ................................93 Registering face pictures ..........................131 [i.Zoom] .......................................................94 Editing or deleting information about [Digital Zoom] ..............................................9
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Contents Application (View) Others Viewing your pictures Viewing on TV screen ....................... 183 [Normal Play] ..................................... 152 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™) .....185 Zooming in and viewing Viewing 3D still pictures ............................187 “Playback zoom” .......................................153 Storing recorded still pictures and Viewing a list of pictures motion pictures .................................. 189 “Multi Playback” .............
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Preparations Preparations Before use ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, ● which may damage the lens, LCD monitor, or camera body. This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface • Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag • Adding accessories to the camera strap • Pushing wi
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Preparations Before use ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly. ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording. ■ Carefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings that contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is p
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Preparations Standard Accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual. ● Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text. ● Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text. ● SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card
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Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 1 2 3 4 1 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations. (→116, 143) 2 Mode dial Switches the recording mode. (→48) 3 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the time of purchase. 4 Built-in flash (flash) Use the flash open switch to open the flash. (→106) 5 Shoulder strap eyelet Attach the supplied shoulder strap and l
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Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 10 11 12 13 10 Aperture ring Adjusts the aperture value. (→60, 62) 11 Microphone Records sound when you record motion pictures. (→82) 12 Zoom lever Adjusts the recording range. (→92) 13 Motion picture button Press this button to start and stop motion picture recording. (→46) 14 Camera ON/OFF switch 16 15 14 Turns the camera on or off. 15 Shutter button Press this button to record a still picture. (→46) 16 Flash open switch Operate this switch to
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Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 22 23 24 22 LCD monitor (→206) 23 [ND/FOCUS] lever To operate the lever, move it left or right or push it in. Use this lever for Manual Focus adjustment or for turning the built-in ND filter on/off, etc. (→104, 123) 24 Rear dial To operate the dial, rotate it left or right or push it in. Use this dial for operations such as adjusting the shutter speed or selecting an operation item. (→61, 62, 124) 25 Terminal cover How to open the terminal cov
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Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 29 Playback button Switches between recording mode and playback mode. (→152) 30 [MENU/SET] Mainly used to display menu screens or to set menu items. (→25) 31 [WB] button / Right cursor button ( ) Displays the White Balance setting screen. This button is also used to move the cursor on the menu screens and for other functions. (→25, 111) 32 [DISP.] button Switches the displayed screens. (→127, 162) 33 [ ] button / Down cursor button ( ) Displays
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Preparations Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being dropped. Use the supplied string to attach the lens cap to the camera Attach the lens cap To attach and remove the lens cap, press the areas shown by arrows in the illust
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Preparations Charging battery Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or exp
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Preparations Charging battery ■ Notes on charging time Charging time Approx. 155 min • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time. ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ● If you use other batteries, we
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Preparations Charging battery Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates. ■ Recording still pictures Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures By CIPA standard Recording time Approx. 165 min ● Recording conditions by CIPA standard CIPA i
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Preparations Charging battery ■ Recording motion pictures [Rec Mode] [AVCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [PSH] [FSH] [FHD] Available recording time Approx. 90 min Approx. 100 min Approx. 110 min Actual available recording time Approx. 50 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 60 min ● Recording conditions • Temperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH • The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom. ● Remaining time for continuous recor
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Preparations Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF]. Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Release lever Do not touch the [OPEN] [LOCK] Lever terminal Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly until a locking Charged battery (check orientation) sound is heard, and check Card that the lever is hooked (
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Preparations Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) ■ To remove • To remove battery: • To remove card: Move lever in direction of arrow. Press down in center. Lever Remove battery from camera after use. ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ● To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX logo ● display on the LCD monitor and the status indicator go out. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunctio
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Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB) • Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory. (→182) • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card. ■ Compatible memory cards (optional) The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended) Type of Card Capacity Notes SD Memory Cards 8 MB –
