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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Operating Instructions Manual

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DMC-LX7
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT4J31
M0712KZ0

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-LX7 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT4J31 M0712KZ0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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] ............30 Attaching the lens cap and [Cust.Set Mem.] ..........30 shoulder strap........
  • Page 3 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 ......49 [Low Key] ............67 Automatic Scene Detection ......49 [Sepia] ............68...
  • Page 4 Contents Using Zoom .......... 92 Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] ....... 130 Optical Zoom ..........93 Extra optical zoom ........93 Registering face pictures ......131 [i.Zoom] ............94 Editing or deleting information about [Digital Zoom] ..........94 registered persons ........133 [Step Zoom] ..........95 Using the [Rec] menu ......
  • Page 5 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 ........

  • Page 6: 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.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Standard Accessories

    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 Operating Instructions. ●...

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 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.
  • Page 10 Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 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.
  • Page 11 Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts 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.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Lens Cap And Shoulder Strap

    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.

  • Page 14: Charging Battery

    To ensure that safe products are used we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used. • Use the dedicated charger and battery.

  • Page 15: Remaining Battery

    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 cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 16: Guidelines For Number Of Recordable Pictures And Operating Time

    • [Program AE] Mode • Temperature: 23 °C (73.4 °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image Stabiliser function is set to [ON]).
  • Page 17 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 ●...

  • Page 18: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional)/ the battery • 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...
  • Page 19 Preparations Inserting and removing the card (optional)/the battery ■ To remove • To remove battery: • To remove card: Move lever in direction of arrow. Press down in centre. Lever ● Remove battery from camera after use. ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●...

  • Page 20: Saving Your Pictures (Cards And 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 –...

  • Page 21: Recording Capacity Guidelines (Pictures/Recording Time)

    Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (The display switches depending on the settings.)
  • Page 22 Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) ■ Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.) When the [AVCHD] recording mode is used [Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB [PSH] –...

  • Page 23: Setting The Clock

    Preparations Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Preparation: Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Turn on the power The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press...

  • Page 24: Changing Time Settings

    Preparations Setting the clock Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu to change the current time settings. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand. Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu •...

  • Page 25: Setting The Menu

    Preparations Setting the menu You can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the Zoom lever menu Each item’s background colour changes when it is selected Select the menu type (→26) Press...

  • Page 26: Menu Type

    Preparations Setting the menu ■ Menu type ● ● In recording mode In playback mode [Rec] menu You can adjust settings such as number of pixels and flash. [Motion Picture] You can adjust settings such as recording method and picture menu quality.

  • Page 27: Using The [Setup] Menu

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) ● In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] and [Stabilizer Demo.] are set.

  • Page 28: [Travel Date]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu ■ To set summer time Press in step . (Press again to release the setting) • When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour. If the setting is cancelled, the time automatically returns to the current time. ■...

  • Page 29: [Beep]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu ● The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera’s clock. When destination is set in [World Time], days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time. ●...

  • Page 30: [Volume]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Volume] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). ■ Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] ● Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV. [Cust.Set Mem.] Register the current camera settings.

  • Page 31: [Lcd Display] / [Viewfinder]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [LCD Display] / [Viewfinder] Adjust the brightness and colouring of the LCD monitor. When the display is switched to Live View Finder (optional), the brightness and colouring of the viewfinder are adjusted. Press to select the setting item, and press to make...

  • Page 32: [Lvf Disp.style] / [Lcd Disp.style]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [LVF Disp.Style] / [LCD Disp.Style] [LVF Disp.Style]: Set the Live View Finder (optional) display. [LCD Disp.Style]: Set the display of the LCD monitor. ■ Settings : Live View Finder style display layout : LCD monitor style display layout ●...

  • Page 33: [Histogram]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Histogram] Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. (Example) if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture (Guide). A peak in the centre represents correct brightness (correct exposure).

  • Page 34: [Video Rec Area]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Video Rec Area] Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a guideline. ●...

  • Page 35: [Expo.meter]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Expo.Meter] You can set whether to display the exposure meter when operations such as shutter speed and aperture value adjustments or Exposure Compensation are performed. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●...

  • Page 36: [Economy]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Economy] Turn off the power or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimise battery consumption. [Sleep Mode] ■ Settings: [10MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1 MIN.] / [OFF] Automatically shut off power when no operation is performed for a preset period of time.

  • Page 37: [Play On Lcd]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Play on LCD] Set the LCD monitor to be displayed automatically when operation is switched to playback mode while the Live View Finder (optional) is attached. ■...

  • Page 38: [Start Mode]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Start Mode] Set whether the camera is activated in recording mode or playback mode when it is turned on. ■ Settings : When the camera is turned on, recording mode is activated. : When the camera is turned on, playback mode is activated.

  • Page 39: [Reset]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Reset] Return the [Rec] menu and [Setup] menu settings to the default settings. ■ Settings: [Reset Rec. settings?] / [Reset setup parameters?] ● Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset. ●...

  • Page 40: [Viera Link]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [VIERA Link] Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→185). ■...

  • Page 41: [Scene Menu]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Scene Menu] Set whether or not to display the selection screen for Scene Mode when the camera is switched to Scene Mode. ■ Settings [AUTO]: Displays the selection screen. [OFF]: Displays the currently selected Scene Mode recording screen.

  • Page 42: [Version Disp.]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Version Disp.] Check the camera firmware version or display software information. ● When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information such as the licence is displayed. [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [Memory Card Error] appears, or when formatting the built-in memory or card.

  • Page 43: [Language]

    Preparations Using the [Setup] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Language] Change display language. Set the language displayed on the screen. [Demo Mode] [Stabilizer Demo.]: Extent of jitter is shown on graph (Guide) Extent of jitter Extent of jitter after correction ●...

  • Page 44: Entering Text

    Preparations Entering Text Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [Travel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] until the desired character is displayed Text is inserted at the cursor position.

  • Page 45: Application (Record)

    Application (Record) Sequence of operations Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Turn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. Status indicator Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be...

  • Page 46: Take Pictures

    Application (Record) Sequence of operations Take pictures ■ Taking still pictures (Shutter button) Press halfway Press fully (Press lightly to focus) (Press the button all the way to record) ■ Recording motion pictures Jitter alert display (Motion picture button) Press Press (Start recording) (End recording)

  • Page 47: Holding The Camera

    Application (Record) Sequence of operations ■ Holding the camera • To avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands AF Assist Lamp keeping your arms close to your body while standing Microphone with your feet slightly apart. • Do not touch the lens. •...

  • Page 48: About Recording Modes

    Application (Record) About recording modes You can rotate the mode dial to switch recording modes. Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the → mode that you want to use. [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. (→49) Take pictures with the shutter speed and [Program AE] Mode...

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures With Automatic Settings

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings manually. •...

  • Page 50: Defocusing The Background

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Defocusing the background You can also use [Intelligent Auto] Mode to adjust background defocusing easily, as with in [Aperture-Priority] mode. Press the rear dial Press Rotate the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing condition ] button •...
  • Page 51 Application (Record) Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode Focuses the Defocuses the background as background. well. The yellow range shown in the left figure is the range for which the image is sharp. • The range for which the image is sharp changes based on the distance to the focused subject and the zoom condition, etc.

  • Page 52: About Flash

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode About flash Open the flash to use the built-in flash. (→106) Open the built-in flash ■ Closing the built-in flash When you do not want to use the flash or after using the flash, press down to retract the flash until it clicks.

  • Page 53: [Color Mode]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Color Mode] When you change the [Color Mode] setting in the [Rec] menu, you can change the colour of still pictures and motion pictures to be recorded. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Setting Description...

  • Page 54: [Ihdr]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [iHDR] When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. •...

  • Page 55: Af Tracking

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode AF Tracking In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, you can select [AF Tracking] in [AF Mode] in a single operation. When [AF Tracking] mode is used, the camera can continuously focus on a subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject is moving.

  • Page 56: [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode When [Intelligent Auto Plus] mode is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and colouring, in addition to the background defocusing, without compromising the user- friendly operation of the [Intelligent Auto] Mode. ■...

  • Page 57: About Setting Items

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ● When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the appropriate exposure range, and the background defocusing may not change for some subject brightness levels. About setting items Only the menu items which are displayed in the [Intelligent Auto] Mode can be set.

  • Page 58: Taking Pictures With Your Own Settings

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode You can take pictures with your own settings by changing the colour tone, ISO Sensitivity and other settings under the [Rec] menu and other menus. • About recording modes (→48) ●...

  • Page 59: [Program Diagram]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode ■ Example of Programme Shift (Ev) (Aperture value) 1/15 1/60 1/250 1/1000 1/4000 (Shutter speed) 1/30 1/125 1/500 1/2000 Programme Shift amount Programme Shift diagram Programme Shift limit [Program Diagram] You can change the Programme diagram.

  • Page 60: [Aperture-Priority] Mode

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value [Aperture-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. • About recording modes (→48) Rotate the aperture ring to select the aperture value...

  • Page 61: [Shutter-Priority] Mode

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed. • About recording modes (→48) Rotate the rear dial to select shutter speed...

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures By Setting The

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode You can use this recording mode to set the desired shutter speed and aperture value when you want to take pictures using the same exposure (same combination of shutter speed and aperture value) or when you cannot obtain pictures at the desired brightness even after compensating the exposure.
  • Page 63 Application (Record) Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode ■ Manual exposure assist (estimate) Shows pictures with standard brightness. Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value. Shows darker pictures.

  • Page 64: Taking Pictures By Changing The

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor. • About recording modes (→48) Press to select the effect and press [MENU/SET] Preview screen •...
  • Page 65 Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode ■ Adjusting the brightness, background defocusing condition, setting conditions of a selected effect, etc. Press the rear dial Press to select an item to adjust Adjusts the brightness. Adjusts background defocusing.

  • Page 66: [Expressive]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Expressive] This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the colour. ■ Items that can be set Underexposure Overexposure Brightness...

  • Page 67: [High Key]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [High Key] This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set Underexposure Overexposure Brightness...

  • Page 68: [Sepia]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Sepia] This picture effect creates a picture with sepia tone. ■ Items that can be set Underexposure Overexposure Brightness (darker) (brighter) Degree of Defocuses the...

  • Page 69: [Impressive Art]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Impressive Art] This picture effect creates a picture with a higher contrast and surreal appearance. ■ Items that can be set Underexposure Overexposure Brightness...

  • Page 70: [Cross Process]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Cross Process] This picture effect allows you to play with colour effects. ■ Items that can be set Underexposure Overexposure Brightness (darker) (brighter)

  • Page 71: [Miniature Effect]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Miniature Effect] This picture effect creates a diorama-like picture by intentionally defocusing all but one section of the picture. ■ Items that can be set Underexposure Overexposure...

  • Page 72: [Soft Focus]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Soft Focus] This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set Underexposure Overexposure Brightness...

  • Page 73: [One Point Color]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [One Point Color] This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining the colour you select only. ■ Items that can be set Underexposure Overexposure Brightness...

  • Page 74: [Radial Defocus]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Radial Defocus] This picture effect defocuses the entire picture by retaining a sharper focus on the main subjects than with [Soft Focus] by operating focus when the shutter is open (exposure time) during recording.

  • Page 75: Taking Pictures According To The Scene [Scene Mode]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, colouring, etc.) for given scenes. • About recording modes (→48) Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] •...

  • Page 76: [Portrait]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→75) Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Tips [Portrait] • The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the effect will be.
  • Page 77 Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→75) Tips • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a narrow (small) panorama picture.

  • Page 78: [Sports]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→75) Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. Tips • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away. Notes [Sports] • Sports mode requires adequate lighting, to enable the higher shutter speed to be used.

  • Page 79: [Hdr]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→75) The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. Tips • After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during the burst operation.

  • Page 80: [Sunset]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→75) Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. [Sunset] Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through the transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building. Notes •...

  • Page 81: [3D Photo Mode]

    Application (Record) Taking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene (→75) Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will play back in 2D).

  • Page 82: Recording Motion Pictures

    Application (Record) Recording motion pictures You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo). Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Mode] (→150)/[Rec Quality] (→150) Elapsed Remaining recording time recording time (approx.) ●...
  • Page 83 Application (Record) Recording motion pictures ● You can record motion pictures to the built-in memory only in [VGA] mode. (→150) ● Use a sufficiently charged battery. ● The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly. ● [Sensitivity] is set automatically while a motion picture is being recorded.
  • Page 84 • Motion pictures recorded with [PSH] in [AVCHD] can be played back on equipment that is compatible with AVCHD Progressive. • For details on AVCHD Progressive and MP4 compatible devices, refer to the support site below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is available in English only.) - 84 - VQT4J31...
  • Page 85 Application (Record) Recording motion pictures ■ About recording modes The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any on the right. • In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected.

  • Page 86: Taking Still Pictures While A Motion Picture Is Being Recorded

    Application (Record) Recording motion pictures Taking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures are recorded with aspect ratio setting of [16:9] and [Picture Size] setting of 3.5 M.

  • Page 87: Recording Motion Pictures With Manual Operation [Creative Video Mode]

    Application (Record) Recording motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] You can set the desired shutter speed and aperture value to record motion pictures. • About recording modes (→48) Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET] • When you select [ ] by rotating the mode dial, the menu appears automatically.
  • Page 88 Application (Record) Recording motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] ● About aperture value To record motion pictures with a sharp focus on both subject and background, set the aperture value to a higher number. To record motion pictures with a defocused background, set a lower number.

  • Page 89: [High Speed Video]

    Application (Record) Recording motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] [High Speed Video] You can record at high speed moving subjects during sporting events or other active scenes to record movements that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Press to select [HS] and press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 90: Registering Your Own Settings And Recording [Custom] Mode

    Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] menu, [Setup] menu, etc.

  • Page 91: [Custom]

    Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to Set mode dial to ([Custom] mode) • When set to → The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registered in •...

  • Page 92: Using Zoom

    Application (Record) Using Zoom You can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a Enlarge wider area the subject (wide-angle) (telephoto) When Extra optical zoom is set Focus range Zoom ratio Optical Zoom range Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range ●...

  • Page 93: Optical Zoom

    Application (Record) Using Zoom Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 3.8x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→135) ● Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [3D Photo Mode]) Extra optical zoom Zooming in up to 6.7x is possible when pictures with have been selected by [Picture...

  • Page 94: [I.zoom]

    Application (Record) Using Zoom [i.Zoom] You can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality. Set the [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→141) ●...

  • Page 95: [Step Zoom]

    Application (Record) Using Zoom [Step Zoom] You can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera).

  • Page 96: Taking Pictures With Auto Focus

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus When Auto Focus is enabled, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focusing methods differ depending on [Rec] mode and [AF Mode] setting. Switch the focus selector switch to [ ] or [ Auto Focus is activated.

  • Page 97: Taking Front-On Pictures Of People

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■ Switching [AF Mode] Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Press to select Auto Focus mode items and press [MENU/SET] (Face Detection) Taking front-on pictures of people (AF Tracking) Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject (→98)

  • Page 98: Automatically Locking The Focus On A Moving Subject

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject Align the subject with the AF Tracking frame and press [AF/AE LOCK] button AF Tracking frame When the subject is recognised, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow, and the subject is automatically kept in focus.

  • Page 99: Determined Position For Focus

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Determined position for focus Focuses on AF area in centre of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align) • You can adjust the position of the AF area. (→100) ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: •...
  • Page 100 Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus ■ Changing the position and size of the AF area When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), you can move the position or size of the AF area at the centre. Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu •...

  • Page 101: Using Manual Focus Together With Auto Focus

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with Auto Focus Using Manual Focus together with Auto Focus After adjusting the focus using Auto Focus, you can make fine adjustments for the focus position using the Manual Focus. Press [AF/AE LOCK] button to lock the focus Operate the [ND/FOCUS] lever to adjust the focus Setting procedures for Manual Focus (→104)

  • Page 102: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Application (Record) Taking close-up pictures When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [ ] enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 1 cm (0.033 feet) for max. Wide). Switch the focus selector switch to [ Enables close-up focusing on a...

  • Page 103: Taking Pictures By Locking The Exposure And/Or Focus

    Application (Record) Taking pictures by locking the exposure and/or focus It is convenient to use the [AF/AE LOCK] button when you want to adjust the composition after the subject has been focused and the exposure is set. Point the camera at the subject Press [AF/AE LOCK] button Focus is locked (AF Lock) Exposure is locked (AE lock)

  • Page 104: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with Manual Focus Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. Switch the focus selector switch to [ Align with the indicator Focus manually on a subject.
  • Page 105 Application (Record) Taking pictures with Manual Focus ● You can adjust the focus using the [ND/FOCUS] lever even during motion picture recording. Note, however, that indications such as MF assist and focus range are not displayed. ● After zoom operation, readjust the focus. ●...

  • Page 106: Taking Pictures With The Built-In Flash

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with the built-in flash You can use the built-in flash to take pictures in dark locations or light up a subject to adjust the contrast of an entire picture when the background is bright. Open the built-in flash ■...

  • Page 107: Changing The Setting Of The Flash

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with the built-in flash Changing the setting of the flash Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Press to select a type and press [MENU/SET] Type, operations Uses [Auto] Normal use •...
  • Page 108 Application (Record) Taking pictures with the built-in flash ■ Available types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] – – ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ – – – – – –...

  • Page 109: Setting The Iso Sensitivity

    Application (Record) Setting the ISO Sensitivity Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually. We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. Press [ISO] button Press to select ISO Sensitivity and press [MENU/SET] ■ Settings ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 1600 depending [AUTO] on the brightness of a subject.
  • Page 110 Application (Record) Setting the ISO Sensitivity ■ About extended ISO When [Extended ISO] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], you can also set the following ISO Sensitivity values. H.8000 * / H.10000 * / H.12800 When [ISO Increments] is [1/3EV] ●...

  • Page 111: Setting Colouring (White Balance)

    Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) Adjust the colour depending on the light source to ensure natural colour. Press [WB] button Press to select the white balance and press [MENU/SET] ■ Settings: [AWB] ([Auto White Balance]) / ([Daylight]) / ([Cloudy]) / ([Shade]) / ([Flash]) / ([Incandescent]) /...

  • Page 112: Setting The White Balance Manually

    Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) ■ [AWB] operational range: 10000K Blue sky 9000K 8000K Cloudy sky (rain) 7000K Shade 6000K Sunlight 5000K White fluorescent lighting 4000K 3000K Incandescent lighting 2000K Sunset/sunrise Candlelight K=Kelvin Colour Temperature Setting the White Balance manually Take a picture of a white object under the target light source to adjust colours.

  • Page 113: Setting The White Balance Using Colour Temperature

    Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) Setting the White Balance using colour temperature You can set the White Balance using colour temperature. Colour temperature is a numeric value that expresses the colour of light (unit: K * ). A picture becomes bluish when the colour temperature value is higher, and reddish when the temperature value is lower.

  • Page 114: Bracket Recording Using White Balance

    Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) ● When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the A (amber) or B (blue) side, the colour of the White Balance icon displayed on the screen will change to the fine-tuned colour. ●...
  • Page 115 Application (Record) Setting colouring (White Balance) ● When [WB Bracket] is set, [BKT] appears on the White Balance icon. ● The position of the bracket cannot exceed the edge (limit value) of the White Balance fine adjustments. ● When White Balance fine adjustments are performed after the bracket is set, the bracket is used to take pictures with the changed adjustment value as the centre value.

  • Page 116: Taking Pictures With Self-Timer

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with self-timer We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press [ ] button Press to select [Self Timer] and press Press to select the self- timer operation setting and press...

  • Page 117: Take A Picture

    Application (Record) Taking pictures with self-timer Self-timer indicator Take a picture (Flashes for set duration) Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time. • To cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET] ■ To cancel Select [ ] ([Single]) in step ●...

  • Page 118: Setting The Burst Function

    Application (Record) Setting the burst function A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully. Press [ ] button Press to select [Burst Shooting] and press Press to select the burst setting and press [MENU/SET] - 118 - VQT4J31...
  • Page 119 Application (Record) Setting the burst function Setting Speed No. of pictures Focus, exposure, White Balance Only the focus is fixed to the settings of the Approx. 2 pictures/sec. first picture taken. Approx. 2 pictures/sec. Adjusted within the possible range. Only the focus is fixed to the settings of the Approx.
  • Page 120 Application (Record) Setting the burst function ● When [ ] is set, the recording range will be narrower. ● Pictures taken with the [ ] or [ ] setting are recorded together as a group (group display). (→156) ● Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the burst function at the [ ], [ ] or [...

  • Page 121: Changing The Aspect Ratio Of The Still Pictures

    Application (Record) Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures You can easily switch the aspect ratio of still pictures using the aspect ratio selector switch. Switching the aspect ratio selector switch ● Edges may be cut off when printing - be sure to check in advance. - 121 - VQT4J31...

  • Page 122: Automatically Changing The Aspect Ratio While Taking Pictures [Aspect Bracket]

    Application (Record) Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking pictures [Aspect Bracket] When you press the shutter button once, the camera automatically takes four pictures with four types of aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1). (The shutter sounds only once.) Select [Aspect Bracket] from [Rec] menu •...

  • Page 123: Using The Built-In Nd Filter

    Application (Record) Using the built-in ND filter When you want to take pictures using the maximum aperture in a bright outdoor location or at a slow shutter speed, you can use the built-in ND filter to reduce the amount of light that passes through the lens.

  • Page 124: Compensating The Exposure

    Application (Record) Compensating the exposure Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. Press the rear dial to select the Exposure Compensation display Press Selected (yellow) Select the Exposure Compensation value About the exposure meter Shutter speed Exposure Compensation value...

  • Page 125: [Auto Bracket]

    Application (Record) Compensating the exposure [Auto Bracket] The Auto Bracket function takes a burst of still pictures while automatically changing the exposure. When Exposure Compensation is set, the camera takes pictures automatically based on the Exposure Compensation value, using one-stop lower and one-stop higher exposures. Press [ ] button Press...
  • Page 126 Application (Record) Compensating the exposure ● Cannot be used with flash. ● [Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases: • [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] [Smooth Defocus] [Radial Defocus]) • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [3D Photo Mode]) •...

  • Page 127: Switching The Display Of Recording Information, Etc

    Application (Record) Switching the display of recording information, etc. You can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the level gauge (→128). Press [DISP.] button to switch the display Every time you press the button, the display will be switched.

  • Page 128: Using The Level Gauge

    Application (Record) Using the level gauge If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference. Press [DISP.] button to switch the display Press the button to switch the display.

  • Page 129: Using Quick Menu

    Application (Record) Using Quick menu In recording mode, you can quickly change the main settings of a still picture or a motion picture. Press [Q.MENU] button to display the Quick menu Select a menu item ■ Using the rear dial Press ■...

  • Page 130: Recording With The Face Recognition Function [Face Recog.]

    Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically. ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection)) •...

  • Page 131: Registering Face Pictures

    Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same person (up to 3 pictures in one registration).
  • Page 132 Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Press to select the item for editing and press [Name] Select [SET] with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (Entering text (→44)) [Age] Set the birthdate. Select [SET] with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] Press to select year, month and day, set with , and press...

  • Page 133: Editing Or Deleting Information About Registered Persons

    Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Select [MEMORY] with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select people to be edited or deleted and...

  • Page 134: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu You can perform settings such as Picture size and flash. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Photo Style] You can adjust the colours and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create.

  • Page 135: [Picture Size]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Picture Size] Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality]. ■...

  • Page 136: [Quality]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Quality] Set the compression rate for still picture data. ■ Settings Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in [Fine] JPEG file format. Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard [Standard] picture quality.

  • Page 137: [Iso Limit Set]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [ISO Limit Set] You can set the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ■ Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] ●...

  • Page 138: [Quick Af]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Quick AF] The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption) ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ●...

  • Page 139: [Metering Mode]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Metering Mode] You can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure. ■ Settings Brightness measurement [Metering Mode] Conditions position Normal usage Whole screen (produces balanced pictures) [Multi Metering] Centre and surrounding...

  • Page 140: [Multi Expo.]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Multi Expo.] You can combine two or three still pictures into a single picture. ■ Settings [Start] Start taking pictures. Decide on your composition and take the first picture Press to select [Next] and then press [MENU/SET] •...

  • Page 141: [Min. Shtr Speed]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Min. Shtr Speed] Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1] ●...

  • Page 142: [Step Zoom]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Step Zoom] For details (→95). [Stabilizer] Automatically detects and prevents jitter. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] in [Scene Mode]. ●...

  • Page 143: [Af Assist Lamp]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [AF Assist Lamp] You can set the camera to automatically turn on the AF Assist Lamp in dark locations to make focusing easier. ■ Settings [ON]: Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button appears) [OFF]: Lamp off (taking pictures of animals in the dark, etc.)

  • Page 144: [Flash Synchro]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Flash Synchro] You can set the timing for firing the flash depending on the picture that you want to create. ■ Settings: [1ST] / [2ND] Flash firing timing chart [1ST] is set Elapsed time...

  • Page 145: [Flash Adjust.]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Flash Adjust.] You can adjust the intensity of the flash when you take a picture of a small subject, or when the flash reflectance is extremely high or low. ■...

  • Page 146: [Color Mode]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Color Mode] For details (→53). [Motion Deblur] For details (→53). [iHandheld Nite Shot] For details (→53). [iHDR] For details (→54). [Opt. Viewfinder] You can set the LCD monitor display when the optional External Viewfinder is attached.

  • Page 147: [Time Lapse Shot]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Time Lapse Shot] You can preset data such as recording start time and time lapse to take still pictures automatically. This setting is convenient for taking pictures at constant intervals for landscape scenes, observation of the gradual changes in animals/ plants, and other applications.
  • Page 148 Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu ● Pictures taken using interval recording cannot be stored in the built-in memory. ● The interval recording function is not intended for application-specific systems (monitoring cameras). ● If you leave the camera unattended during interval recording, make sure that the camera is not stolen.

  • Page 149: [Date Stamp]

    Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ●...

  • Page 150: Using The [Motion Picture] Menu

    Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu Items on the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu with the same names have the same functions. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically.

  • Page 151: [Continuous Af]

    Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Continuous AF] Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■...

  • Page 152: Application (View)

    Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory. Press the playback button The camera switches to the playback mode.

  • Page 153: Zooming In And Viewing "Playback Zoom

    Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Zooming in and viewing “Playback zoom” Turn the zoom lever toward the T side to enlarge the picture Current zoom position (Appears for 1 second) Each time you turn the zoom lever toward the T side, the camera magnifies the selected area by 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x in succession.

  • Page 154: Viewing A List Of Pictures "Multi Playback

    Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” Turn the zoom lever toward the W side to display pictures in a list Picture no./Total no. Motion pictures Panorama pictures (→76) • Move the zoom lever further toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the following order: 12-picture screen →...

  • Page 155: Viewing Pictures By Their Recording Date "Calendar Playback

    Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” Turn the zoom lever toward the W side to display the calendar screen while displaying a 30-picture screen Selected date • When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the display method changes to the 12-picture screen.

  • Page 156: Playing Back Pictures Recorded In Burst And Interval Recording

    Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Playing back pictures recorded in burst and interval recording Still pictures taken in a sequence using the [ ] or [ ] burst setting or pictures taken using interval recording are grouped together when they are displayed. (Group display) ■...
  • Page 157 Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] ● When pictures set to [Favorite] are played back using [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play], the pictures cannot be displayed in a group. ● The following operation cannot be performed while a representative first burst picture is being displayed.

  • Page 158: About Panorama Playback

    Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] About panorama playback Still pictures recorded with [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode are displayed in small size on a normal playback screen because the entire picture is displayed on the screen. ■ Enlarged display You can use the Playback zoom function to enlarge a picture.

  • Page 159: Viewing Motion Pictures

    Application (View) Viewing motion pictures This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ], [ etc.), and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed in the top right of the screen.

  • Page 160: Capturing Still Pictures From Motion Pictures

    Application (View) Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback Press [MENU/SET] •...

  • Page 161: Splitting Up Motion Pictures

    Application (View) Splitting up motion pictures A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when travelling. Select [Video Divide] from [Playback] menu •...

  • Page 162: Changing The Picture Information Display, Etc

    Application (View) Changing the picture information display, etc. You can disable the display of picture information (file number, etc.) and recording information (settings used for recording, etc.) when a picture is played back. Press [DISP.] button to switch the display Every time you press the button, the display will be switched.

  • Page 163: Deleting Pictures

    Application (View) Deleting pictures Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.) Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture •...

  • Page 164: To Delete Multiple (Up To 100)/To Delete All Pictures

    Application (View) Deleting pictures To delete multiple (up to 100)/To delete all pictures When you select a representative picture of a still picture group recorded using burst or interval recording, the group is deleted as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected group are deleted.) Press [ ] button to delete...

  • Page 165: Different Playback Methods [Playback Mode]

    Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [2D/3D Settings] Switches the output format between 2D and 3D pictures. (Only available during HDMI output.) [Normal Play] Plays back all pictures.

  • Page 166: [Slide Show]

    Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [All] Play all.
  • Page 167 Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Use cursor button to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] ■ Operations during Slide Show The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the LCD monitor. Pause/play Previous Next Volume down Volume up Stop Only while the camera is paused when playing back still pictures ●...

  • Page 168: [Filtering Play]

    Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Filtering Play] You can select and display pictures that you want to play back, for example, pictures in any category or your favourite pictures. Press to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 169: Retouching Pictures

    Application (View) Retouching pictures [Auto Retouch] You can adjust the colour and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or on the memory card.

  • Page 170: [Creative Retouch]

    Application (View) Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch] You can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card.

  • Page 171: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu You can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) ●...

  • Page 172: [Title Edit]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ■ Uploading to image-sharing websites When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer (→191) before performing uploading operations. For more details, refer to (→194). ■...

  • Page 173: [Text Stamp]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Text Stamp] The recording date and time and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [Travel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture. Use cursor button to select [Single] or [Multi] and press [MENU/SET] Select a still picture...

  • Page 174: [Video Divide]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time [Name] : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamp location registered in [Setup] menu’s [Travel Date] [Travel Date]...

  • Page 175: [Resize]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level of each picture aspect ratio such as [0.3M] cannot be reduced further.) Use cursor button to select [Single] or [Multi] and press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 176: [Cropping]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Use the zoom lever to enlarge the portion of a still picture to be cropped and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position...

  • Page 177: [Leveling]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Leveling] Slight slanting in the still picture can be corrected. Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Press to adjust the skewed angle of view and then press [MENU/SET] •...

  • Page 178: [Favorite]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Favorite] By labelling your favourite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favourite pictures only, or you can delete all pictures except your favourites. Use cursor button to select [Single] or [Multi] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 179: [Print Set]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility.) Use cursor button to select [Single] or [Multi] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET]...

  • Page 180: [Protect]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [Single] or [Multi] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ●...

  • Page 181: [Face Rec Edit]

    Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor button to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select a person and press [MENU/SET] •...

  • Page 182: [Copy]

    The following settings are not copied. Set them again after copying. - [Print Set] - [Protect] - [Favorite] ● Only pictures from Panasonic digital cameras (LUMIX) may be copied. ● Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format cannot be set. - 182 - VQT4J31...

  • Page 183: Viewing On Tv Screen

    Others Viewing on TV screen You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI mini cable (optional) or AV cable (optional). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Preparation: • Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable (optional) (→39) •...
  • Page 184 • For details, read the operating instructions for the television or other devices. • AVCHD motion pictures can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) displaying the AVCHD logo. • You may not be able to play back panorama pictures. Also you cannot perform automatic scrolling playback of panorama pictures.

  • Page 185: Viera Link (Hdmi) (Hdavi Control™)

    CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with VIERA Link (HDMI). ● This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the latest Panasonic standard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of November 2011) ●...

  • Page 186: Turn On The Camera

    Others Viewing on TV screen Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→40). Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→183) Turn on the camera Press the playback button Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed on the TV screen •...

  • Page 187: Viewing 3D Still Pictures

    Display still pictures recorded in 3D • When the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA), the television automatically switches its input and the playback screen is displayed.
  • Page 188 The functions that are not operational or available for 3D still pictures: - [Setup] menu - [Playback] menu - Playback Zoom - Delete ● You can store 3D still pictures on a computer or Panasonic recorder. (→189) - 188 - VQT4J31...

  • Page 189: Storing Recorded Still Pictures And Motion Pictures

    Copying by inserting the SD card into the recorder You can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with support for each file format. Check the latest information about equipment that is compatible with this camera on the following website.

  • Page 190: Using "Photofunstudio" To Copy To Your Computer

    Others Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer Using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save still pictures and motion pictures recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer. Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”...

  • Page 191: Using With Your Pc

    • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded pictures.) If the card is not recognised, refer to the following support website. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ■ Computer specifications You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device (device that stores a large volume of data).

  • Page 192: Copying Still Pictures And Motion Pictures Recorded In [Mp4] (Except Avchd Motion Pictures)

    Connect camera to computer • Do not use cables other than the supplied USB connection cable or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press [MENU/SET] •...
  • Page 193 • Motion pictures, 3D still pictures or RAW pictures cannot be read. ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). ● Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.

  • Page 194: Uploading Pictures To Image-Sharing Websites

    Others Using with your PC Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload still pictures and motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube). There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialised software. Uploading pictures from the camera is easy with a computer connected to a network, even when you are away from your regular computing environment.

  • Page 195: Printing

    Connect camera to printer • Do not use cables other than the supplied USB connection cable or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor button on the camera to select [PictBridge(PTP)]...
  • Page 196 Others Printing ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards.

  • Page 197: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Others Printing Printing multiple pictures Press to select [Multi Print] in step (→195) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select]: Scroll between pictures with cursor button, select pictures to print with the [DISP.] button. (Press [DISP.] button again to release selection.) Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete.

  • Page 198: Making Print Settings On The Camera

    Others Printing Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)

  • Page 199: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Using the Live View Finder (optional) When the Live View Finder (DMW-LVF2: optional) is used, you can view the recording screen even when taking pictures at a low camera angle, for example. Preparation: • Turn the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF]. •...

  • Page 200: Using The External Viewfinder (Optional)

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Using the External Viewfinder (optional) When the External Viewfinder (DMW-VF1: optional) is attached, you can use it to view the recording screen when taking wide-angle pictures. Preparation: • Turn the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF]. •...

  • Page 201: Using The External Flash (Optional)

    ■ When using other commercially available external flashes that don’t offer direct communication with the camera (DMC-LX7) • It is necessary to set the exposure on the external flash when it is used. When you use an external flash in Auto Mode, use an external flash that allows you to set the aperture value and ISO Sensitivity to match the same settings on the camera.
  • Page 202 Others Digital Camera Accessory System ● The external flash cannot be used together with the Live View Finder (optional) or External Viewfinder (optional). ● You can set the aperture value, shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity on the camera even when the external flash is attached. ●...

  • Page 203: Using The Filter (Optional)

    Others Digital Camera Accessory System Using the filter (optional) When you use a filter adaptor kit (optional: DMW-FA1), you can use the following filters. (As of July 2012) PL filter The PL filter helps suppress light reflected from a metal or non-spherical DMW-LPLA37 surface (flat non-metallic surfaces, water vapour or invisible fine particles in the air) and enables you to take still pictures with enhanced contrast.
  • Page 204 Others Digital Camera Accessory System ● When you take pictures using the built-in flash with the filter adaptor installed, the light from the flash is sometimes blocked by the filter adaptor. ● When installing or removing the filter adaptor, take care not to damage the lens or get it dirty.

  • Page 205: Using The Ac Adaptor (Optional) And Dc Coupler (Optional) Instead Of The Battery

    By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasonic AC adaptor. Insert DC coupler instead of...

  • Page 206: List Of Lcd Monitor Displays

    Others List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press the [DISP.] button to change display. ■ In recording 1 Recording Mode (→48) 9 Auto Focus mode (→97) Custom Set (→91) 10 Self-timer (→116) 2 Colour Mode...
  • Page 207 Others List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press the [DISP.] button to change display. ■ In recording 15 Self-timer (→116) 24 Built-in ND filter (→123) 16 Estimated remaining pictures or 25 Current date/time recording time capacity * (→34)
  • Page 208 Others List of LCD monitor displays ■ In recording (During a zoom operation, for example) When Extra optical zoom is set Focus range Zoom ratio Optical Zoom range Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range ● When Step Zoom has been set (→95) Current zoom position (Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film camera)
  • Page 209 Others List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press the [DISP.] button to change display. ■ In playback 1 Playback Mode (→165) 8 Battery capacity (→15) 2 Protected picture (→180) 9 Built-in memory (→20) 3 Favourites...
  • Page 210 Others List of LCD monitor displays Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary. • Press the [DISP.] button to change display. ■ In playback 14 White Balance (→111) 19 Recording Mode (→48) 15 Shutter speed (→58) 20 Print settings (→179) 16 Aperture value...

  • Page 211: Message Displays

    Others Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor. [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ●...
  • Page 212 → Message disappears when cable is also connected to another device. [This battery cannot be used] ● Use a genuine Panasonic battery. ● Battery cannot be recognised as terminal is dirty. → Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
  • Page 213 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Before asking for repairs, check and try the following procedures. A message is displayed on the camera (→211) Battery-and power supply-related problems (→214) Recording-related problems (→214) LCD monitor-related problems (→217) Playback-related problems (→218) Other problems (→219) If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue (→39).

  • Page 214: Q&A Troubleshooting

    Others Q&A Troubleshooting Battery, power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly (→18), or needs recharging. LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. ●...
  • Page 215 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) Cannot use [WB Bracket]. ● Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→163). Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ● ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] –...
  • Page 216 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Recording (continued) The subject appears distorted. ● An MOS is used as the imaging device for this unit, so if the subject passes quickly in front of the lens, it will appear slightly distorted. Note, however, that this does not indicate a malfunction. An unusual noise, such as a clicking or buzzing noise, is recorded on a motion picture.
  • Page 217 Others Q&A Troubleshooting LCD monitor No picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. ● [Opt. Viewfinder] is set to [ON]. → Press [DISP.] button to switch to the LCD monitor display. ● The Live View Finder (optional) display is selected. →...
  • Page 218 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Playback Pictures have been rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is activated (→40) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ● No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not).
  • Page 219 Others Q&A Troubleshooting TV, computer, printer No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured. ● Not connected correctly (→183). ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. ● Check the [Video Out] setting (NTSC/PAL) on the camera. (→39) TV screen display different to LCD monitor.
  • Page 220 Computer does not recognise card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) → Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC Memory Cards. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html → A message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the card.
  • Page 221 Others Q&A Troubleshooting Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→43). Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ●...

  • Page 222: Usage Cautions And Notes

    Others Usage cautions and notes When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 223 Others Usage cautions and notes When not using for a while ● Turn off camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge). ● Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ●...
  • Page 224 Others Usage cautions and notes Charging the battery ● The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. ●...
  • Page 225 • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity, accidents, breakdowns, repairs, or other operations. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage that occurs, direct or indirect, as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information.
  • Page 226 HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD Progressive”, “AVCHD”, the “AVCHD Progressive” Logo and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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