Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Basic Owners Manual
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Preparation
(ENG) VQT5A95
Setting the Menu
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press
[MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
Setting menu items
MenuDescription of settings
[Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels
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Preparation
(ENG) VQT5A95
Setting the Menu
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press
[MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the
setting and press [MENU/SET].
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear
or it may be displayed in a different way.
∫ Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
Setting menu items
MenuDescription of settings
[Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels
and other...")
21 Preparation (ENG) VQT5A95 Setting the Menu 1Press [MENU/SET]. 2Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the menu item and press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/4 of the cursor button to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]. •Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. ∫ Close the menu Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway. Setting menu items MenuDescription of settings [Rec] This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels and other...
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Preparation
VQT5A95 (ENG)
∫Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu
toggle icons A.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•
You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.
Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Qui ck Menu are determined by the mode or a display
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Preparation
VQT5A95 (ENG)
∫Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press 2.
2Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu
toggle icons A.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•
You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial.
Calling frequently-used menus instantly
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Qui ck Menu are determined by the mode or a display
style the...")
22 Preparation VQT5A95 (ENG) ∫Switching to other menus e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu. 1Press 2. 2Press 3/4 to select [ ] or another of the menu toggle icons A. 3Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also select the menu toggle icons by rotating the front dial. Calling frequently-used menus instantly (Quick Menu) By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. •The features that can be adjusted using Qui ck Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the...
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Basic
(ENG) VQT5A95
Assigning frequently used functions to the
buttons (function buttons)
You can assign frequently-used functions to
particular buttons or icons.
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and then
press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and
then press [MENU/SET].
4Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
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Basic
(ENG) VQT5A95
Assigning frequently used functions to the
buttons (function buttons)
You can assign frequently-used functions to
particular buttons or icons.
1Select the menu.
2Press 3/4 to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and then
press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and
then press [MENU/SET].
4Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
Some functions cannot be assigned...")
23 Basic (ENG) VQT5A95 Assigning frequently used functions to the buttons (function buttons) You can assign frequently-used functions to particular buttons or icons. 1Select the menu. 2Press 3/4 to select [Setting in REC mode] or [Setting in PLAY mode] and then press [MENU/SET]. 3Press 3/4 to select the function button you want to assign a function to and then press [MENU/SET]. 4Press 3/4 to select the function you want to assign and then press [MENU/SET]. • Some functions cannot be assigned...
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Basic
VQT5A95 (ENG)
Taking a Still picture
•Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4().
1Select the Recording Mode. (P26)
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not
achieved, except when set to flash.)
•When the image is correctly focused, the
picture will be taken, since the [Focus/
Release Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].
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Basic
VQT5A95 (ENG)
Taking a Still picture
•Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4().
1Select the Recording Mode. (P26)
2Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
AAperture value
B Shutter speed
•Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed.
(It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not
achieved, except when set to flash.)
•When the image is correctly focused, the
picture will be taken, since the [Focus/
Release Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS].
3Press the shutter button...")
24 Basic VQT5A95 (ENG) Taking a Still picture •Set the drive mode to [ ] (single) by pressing 4(). 1Select the Recording Mode. (P26) 2Press the shutter button halfway to focus. AAperture value B Shutter speed •Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed. (It will flash in red if the correct exposure is not achieved, except when set to flash.) •When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/ Release Priority] is set initially to [FOCUS]. 3Press the shutter button...
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25 Basic (ENG) VQT5A95 Recording Motion Picture This camera can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in MP4. Audio will be recorded in stereo. 1Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Elapsed recording time B Available recording time •The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. •If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will...
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26 Basic VQT5A95 (ENG) Selecting the Recording Mode Select the mode by rotating the mode dial. •Rotate the mode dial slowly to select the desired mode A. Intelligent Auto Mode (P32) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P32) Allows you to adjust the brightness and color hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode. Program AE Mode (P34) Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera. Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P35) The shutter...
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Basic
(ENG) VQT5A95
Switching the Information Displayed on the
recording screen
Press [DISP.] to change.
•Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of monitor display)
A With information
B Without information
C With information (tilt sensor display)
D Without information (tilt sensor display)
E On-monitor recording information
¢
FTurned off
¢ It is displayed when the [Monitor Info. Disp.] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
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Basic
(ENG) VQT5A95
Switching the Information Displayed on the
recording screen
Press [DISP.] to change.
•Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of monitor display)
A With information
B Without information
C With information (tilt sensor display)
D Without information (tilt sensor display)
E On-monitor recording information
¢
FTurned off
¢ It is displayed when the [Monitor Info. Disp.] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on...")
27 Basic (ENG) VQT5A95 Switching the Information Displayed on the recording screen Press [DISP.] to change. •Screen will switch as follows: (Example of monitor display) A With information B Without information C With information (tilt sensor display) D Without information (tilt sensor display) E On-monitor recording information ¢ FTurned off ¢ It is displayed when the [Monitor Info. Disp.] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on...
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Basic
VQT5A95 (ENG)
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
1Press [(].
2Press 2/ 1.
Rotate the rear dial right.
1 k 2k 4k 8k 16k
•When you change the magnification, the zoom position
indication A appears for about 1 second.
•You can move the enlarged part by pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the
cursor button or dragging the screen. (P15)
•You can also enlarge (2 k) the image by double-touching the
part you want to enlarge. If you double-touch the enlarged
image, the magnification is reset to 1 k.
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Basic
VQT5A95 (ENG)
Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures
1Press [(].
2Press 2/ 1.
Rotate the rear dial right.
1 k 2k 4k 8k 16k
•When you change the magnification, the zoom position
indication A appears for about 1 second.
•You can move the enlarged part by pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the
cursor button or dragging the screen. (P15)
•You can also enlarge (2 k) the image by double-touching the
part you want to enlarge. If you double-touch the enlarged
image, the magnification is reset to 1 k.
Playing...")
28 Basic VQT5A95 (ENG) Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures 1Press [(]. 2Press 2/ 1. Rotate the rear dial right. 1 k 2k 4k 8k 16k •When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second. •You can move the enlarged part by pressing 3/4/2 /1 of the cursor button or dragging the screen. (P15) •You can also enlarge (2 k) the image by double-touching the part you want to enlarge. If you double-touch the enlarged image, the magnification is reset to 1 k. Playing...
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Basic
(ENG) VQT5A95
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime
Motion JPEG formats.
In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion
picture icon ([ ]), and then press 3 to play back.
AMotion picture recording time
•After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on
the screen.
∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback
Playing Back Motion Pictures
3Play/Pause4St op
2
Fast rewind
1
Fast forward
Frame-by-frame rewind
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Basic
(ENG) VQT5A95
This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime
Motion JPEG formats.
In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion
picture icon ([ ]), and then press 3 to play back.
AMotion picture recording time
•After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on
the screen.
∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback
Playing Back Motion Pictures
3Play/Pause4St op
2
Fast rewind
1
Fast forward
Frame-by-frame rewind
(while...")
29 Basic (ENG) VQT5A95 This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD, MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats. In Playback Mode, select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ]), and then press 3 to play back. AMotion picture recording time •After playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed on the screen. ∫Operations during Motion Picture Playback Playing Back Motion Pictures 3Play/Pause4St op 2 Fast rewind 1 Fast forward Frame-by-frame rewind (while...
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Basic
VQT5A95 (ENG)
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
•Screen will switch as follows:
A With information
¢1
B Detailed information display
C Histogram display
D Without information (Highlight display)
¢1, 2
E Without information
¢ 1 If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display
will disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear.
¢ 2 This is displayed if [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
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Basic
VQT5A95 (ENG)
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
•Screen will switch as follows:
A With information
¢1
B Detailed information display
C Histogram display
D Without information (Highlight display)
¢1, 2
E Without information
¢ 1 If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display
will disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear.
¢ 2 This is displayed if [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON].
Changing the...")
30 Basic VQT5A95 (ENG) Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen. •Screen will switch as follows: A With information ¢1 B Detailed information display C Histogram display D Without information (Highlight display) ¢1, 2 E Without information ¢ 1 If approximately 1 minute elapses without an operation being performed, part of the display will disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear. ¢ 2 This is displayed if [Highlight] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. Changing the...