Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Basic Owners Manual
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Preparation
(ENG) VQT5A95
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
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Preparation
(ENG) VQT5A95
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BLG10PP.
1Attach the battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.2Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
•The [CHARGE] indicator A lights up and charging begins.
∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator is turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator will turn off once the charging has completed without any
problem....")
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Preparation
(ENG) VQT5A95
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.
Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. (P21)
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
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Preparation
(ENG) VQT5A95
Format the card before recording a picture with this unit.
Since data cannot be recovered after formatting, make sure to back up necessary
data in advance.
Select [Format] in the [Setup] menu. (P21)
•
Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit on.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day,...")
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Preparation
VQT5A95 (ENG)
Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder.
•Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor/viewfinder.
•When adjusting the angle of the monitor/viewfinder, be careful not to apply too much
force, as this may cause damage or malfunction.
•When not using this unit, close the monitor/viewfinder completely back to the original position.
∫Using the eye sensor to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder
When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom]
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Preparation
VQT5A95 (ENG)
Adjust the angle of the monitor/viewfinder.
•Be careful not to catch your finger, etc. in the monitor/viewfinder.
•When adjusting the angle of the monitor/viewfinder, be careful not to apply too much
force, as this may cause damage or malfunction.
•When not using this unit, close the monitor/viewfinder completely back to the original position.
∫Using the eye sensor to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder
When [LVF/Monitor Auto] of [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom]
menu is...")
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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...")
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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...")
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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...")
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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...")
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 aspects of the pictures you are recording. [Motion Picture]This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and other aspects for motion picture recording. [Custom]Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and button operations, can be set up according to your preferences. Also, it is possibl e to register the modified settings. [Setup] This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the operating beep tone settings and set other settings which make it easier for you to operate the camera. You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related functions. [Playback]This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print Settings, etc. of recorded pictures. DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
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 camera is in. 1Press [Q.MENU] to display the Quick Menu. 2Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item, then press the rear dial. 3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting. 4Press [Q.MENU] to exit the menu once the setting is complete. •You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway. [Q.MENU]/[Fn1] button can be used in two ways, as [Q.MENU] or as [Fn1] (function 1). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [Q.MENU]. • Refer to P23 for details about the function button. A 0ò0Ï0î0æ0ï0ö0ç10Ò AFSAFS AUTO60 1.70AWB 60 iL4:3 DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１３年７月１６日 火曜日 午後５時５９分
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 depending on the function button. [MENU] >[Custom] >[Fn Button Set] Fn6 Fn6 Fn6 Fn5 Fn7 Fn8 Fn9 0í0÷0ç0Ð0ç10Õ 0ç10Ó0ç10Ô 0ç10Ò 0ò0Ï0î0æ0ï0ö Fn7 Fn7 Fn7 Fn8 Fn8 Fn8 Fn9 Fn9 Fn9 Fn5 Fn5 Fn5 Fn6 Fn6 Fn6 DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
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 fully (push it in further), and take the picture. 60 60 60 1.7 1.7 1.7 B A DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
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 disappear. Press [DISP.] or touch the monitor to make the display reappear. •Release the motion picture button right after you press it. 2Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. •Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB. (For [FHD/60p], [FHD/30p] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.) •Still picture recording is also possible during the motion picture recording by fully pressing the shutter button. ItemFormat [AVCHD]This data format is suitable for when playing back on a high-definition TV, etc. [MP4]This data format is suitable for when playing back on a PC, etc. R1m3737sR1m37s 3s3s3s AC B DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
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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 speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set.
Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P35)
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set.
Manual Exposure Mode (P36)
The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are
manually adjusted.
Creative Video Mode
Records motion pictures with a manually set aperture value and shutter speed.
¢ You cannot take still pictures.
Custom Mode (P39)
Use this mode to take pictures wi th previously registered settings.
Scene Guide Mode (P37)
This mode allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
Creative Control Mode (P38)
Record while checking the image effect.
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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 the screen. •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. 0å0ê0ô0ñ0Ï 989898 AFSAFS60 iL4:3 0 989898 AFSAFS60iL4:3 0 AFSAFS98AW B 000 Fn ISOAUTOWi-FiL4:3 DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１３年７月１６日 火曜日 午後５時５９分
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 Back Pictures 2 : Play back the previous picture 1 : Play back the next picture Using the Playback Zoom 1/98 1/98 1/98 1/98 2.0X2.0X 2.0X 2.0X A DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
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 pausing)Frame-by-frame forward (while pausing) Rear dial (left)Reduce volume levelRear dial(right)Increase volume level 12s12s 12s 12s A DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 29 ページ ２０１３年７月１１日 木曜日 午後２時４０分
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 information displayed on the playback screen 0å0ê0ô0ñ0Ï L4:3 60 F1.70AWB AWB 1/98 98 1/98 200L4:3100-0001 F1.7 60 P s RGB AFS200 0WB WBISO ISOAWB STD. STD. STD. 1/98100-0001 F1.7 60ISO2000 (& DMC-GX7C&GX7K&GX7PPC-VQT5A95_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１３年７月１６日 火曜日 午後５時５９分