Dmc-Lx7: Basic Operating Instructions
Dmc-Lx7: Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LX7
GC GH SG VQT4J03
M0712KZ0
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions
carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note
that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your
Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the
illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
••Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or
broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use
may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use,
recording of certain material may be restricted.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
••Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing.
••Use only the recommended accessories.
••Do not remove covers.
••Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
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■■About the battery pack
CAUTION
••Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
••When disposing the batteries, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
••Do not heat or expose to flame.
••Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 °C or incinerate.
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■■Cautions for Use
•• When using an AC adaptor, use the AC cable supplied with the AC adaptor.
•• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
•• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable
(RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)
•• Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, he pictures and/or sound on this
unit may be disrupted by electromagne ic wave radiation.
•• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
•• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
•• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect
AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded
pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
The optional AC adaptor, USB connection cable, HDMI mini cable, and AV
cable are available only for DMC-LX7GC and DMC-LX7GH.
For information about the software used for this product, press [MENU/SET]
and select [Setup] to display [Version Disp.] before pressing [MENU/SET]
again.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal
and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance
with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity
and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information
may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
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How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and
B). Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable.
1. Open the fuse cover with a 2. Replace the fuse and close or
screwdriver. attach the fuse cover.
Figure A Figure A
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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Contents
Before use
■■Camera handling
●●Keep the camera away from excessive v bration, force, or
pressure.
●●The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or
where water can come into contact with the camera.
■■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
●●Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden
changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which
may make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mould, or damage
the camera.
●●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two
hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding
temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.
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Standard accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Part numbers are as of July 2012. These may be subject to change.
Battery pack Shoulder strap
DMW-BCJ13E VFC4901
••Charge the battery
before use. USB connection
Battery pack is indicated as cable
battery pack or battery in the K1HY08YY0025
text.
CD-ROM
Battery charger ••Software:
DE-A82B Use it to install
(DMC-LX7GC/ the software on
DMC-LX7GH) your PC.
DE-A82D CD-ROM
(DMC-LX7SG) VFF1041
Battery charger is indicated as ••Operating
battery charger or charger in Instructions for
the text. advanced features
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Standard accessories
••SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card
are indicated as card in the text.
••Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the
built-in memory when you are not using a card.
••Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose
the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories
separately.)
••Please dispose of all packaging appropriately.
••Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
••The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the
actual product.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Self-timer indicator /
AF Assist Lamp
Shoulder strap eyelet
••Attach the supplied shoulder strap
and lens cap string to this eyelet.
Aperture ring
Aspect ratio selector switch
Zoom lever
Motion picture button
Shutter button
Mode dial
Microphone
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
Flash open switch
Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)
LCD monitor
[ND/FOCUS] lever [AF/AE LOCK]
Rear dial button
Playback button
Status indicator ••Switches
Cursor buttons between
recording mode
[MENU/SET]
and playback
[Q.MENU]/[ ] mode.
(Delete/Cancel) button
[DISP.] button
[HDMI] socket
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] socket
Tripod mount*
••Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Card/Battery door
Release lever
DC coupler cover
Speaker
* Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm or longer screw. Doing so may
damage this unit.
●●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional).
●●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC7: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional) are
used.
The optional AC adaptor and DC coupler are available only for
DMC-LX7GC and DMC-LX7GH.
●●Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
●●Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe is not in use.
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■■[ND/FOCUS] lever
To operate this lever, move it left or right, or push it in.
Manual Focus Turning the built-in
adjustment, etc. ND filter on/off, etc.
When the built-in
ND filter is turned
on, you can use
even slower shutter
speeds or a wider Press
aperture.
■■Rear dial
To operate the dial, rotate it left or right, or push it in.
Shutter speed Selecting and
adjustment, etc. setting operation
items, etc.
Press
■■Aperture ring
Rotate the ring to adjust the aperture value.
■■Built-in flash
The flash opens.
After use, press down the flash until it clicks into place.
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Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap
Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking
pictures. 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
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Charging the battery
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Inserting and removing the card
(optional)/the battery
Check that this unit is turned off.
Slide the release lever ( ) to
the [OPEN] position and open
the card/battery door
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Lever
Press [MENU/SET] ( )
Press [MENU/SET]
Press [MENU/SET]
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Taking pictures
■■Recording mode
Take pictures with automatic settings.
Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings.
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value
you set.
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed
you set.
The exposure is adjusted by the shutter speed and the aperture value
that are manually adjusted.
Record motion pictures with manual operations.
Use his mode to take pictures with previously registered setting.
Take pictures according to the scene.
Take pictures using your preferred picture effects such as [Dynamic
Monochrome] or [Miniature Effect].
Take pictures
■■Taking still pictures ■■Recording motion pictures
(Shutter button) (Motion picture button)
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■■Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to
be captured
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Taking pictures
■■About recording motion pictures
●●We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or
the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures.
●●If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor
being disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the
AC adaptor will not be recorded.
●●About recording time
••You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up
to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in
[MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, the recording time for such
motion pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
••If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or
[FSH], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to
29 minutes 59 seconds.
••You can continuously record [AVCHD] motion pictures for up to
29 minutes 59 seconds. (DMC-LX7GC)
●●You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in
[MP4] using the [VGA] setting.
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Viewing your pictures [Normal Play]
●●To play back a motion picture, select a picture with or , and then
press to start playback.
●●To switch to recording mode, press the playback button again or
press the shutter button during playback.
Deleting pictures
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Setting the menu
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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
••You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you
can use with your OS from the following Website.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
■■For Mac
Turn the PC on and insert the CD‑ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied)
Open the “Manual” folder in the CD‑ROM and then copy the
PDF file with the desired language inside the folder
Double click the PDF file to open it
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Supplied software
••Operating environment
Windows® XP (32 bit) SP3
OS Windows Vista® (32 bit) SP2
Windows® 7 (32 bit/64 bit) and SP1
Windows® XP Pentium® III 500 MHz or higher
CPU Windows Vista® Pentium® III 800 MHz or higher
Windows® 7 Pentium® III 1 GHz or higher
1024 × 768 pixels or more
Display
(1920 × 1080 pixels or more recommended)
Windows® XP
512 MB or more
Windows Vista®
RAM
1 GB or more (32 bit)
Windows® 7
2 GB or more (64 bit)
Free hard disk space 450 MB or more for installing software
•• Refer to the Operating Instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF) for
further information about the operating environment.
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■■LoiLoScope 30-day full-trial version
(Windows XP/Vista/7)
This software allows you to make full use of your computer and edit
motion pictures easily.
••This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.
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LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 921,600 dots)
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)
SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card /
SDXC Memory Card
Recording file
format
Still picture RAW / JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera
File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard /
DPOF corresponding) / MPO
Motion pictures AVCHD / MP4
Audio AVCHD: Dolby® Digital (2 ch)
compression MP4: AAC (2 ch)
format
Interface
Digital USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Data from the PC can not be written to the
camera using the USB connection cable.
(DMC‑LX7GC)
Analogue NTSC / PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
video
Audio Audio line output (Monaural)
Terminal HDMI: MiniHDMI TypeC
AV OUT/DIGITAL: Dedicated jack (8 pin)
Dimensions Approx. 110.5 mm (W) x 67.1 mm (H) x 45.6 mm (D)
(excluding the projection part)
Mass With card and battery: Approx. 298
Excluding card and battery: Approx. 269
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Specifications
Operating 0 °C to 40 °C
temperature
Operating 10%RH to 80%RH
humidity
Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A82B (DMC-LX7GC/DMC-LX7GH)): Information for Your Safety
Input AC~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output DC 4.2 V, 0.65 A
Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A82D (DMC-LX7SG)): Information for Your Safety
Input AC~ 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA (for Japan)
Output DC 4.2 V, 0.65 A
DC4.2 V, 0.65 A (for Japan)
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•• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of 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.
•• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
•• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
•• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under
license therefrom.
•• Windows and Windows Vista are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
•• Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•• This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware
Corporation. DynaFont is a registered trademark of
DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
•• Other names, company names, and product names
printed in these instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of the companies concerned.