Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Enjoying 3D pictures
Attaching the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional) to the camera allows you to 
take 3D pictures for extra impact.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required.
1Attach the 3D interchangeable lens to the camera.
2Bring the subject into the frame and record by pressing the shutter 
button fully.
•Focusing is not required when recording 3D pictures.
•Still pictures recorded with the 3D interchangeable lens attached are saved in MPO 
format (3D).
•Up to approx.490 3D pictures can be recorded on a 2 GB card. (When the aspect ratio is set to 
[4:3], and the quality is set to [ ].)
•Read the operating instructions of the 3D interchangeable lens for details.
Not available in these cases:
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You cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation.•When a distance to the subject is 0.6 m (2.0 feet) to approximately 1 m (3.3 feet), horizontal 
disparity becomes too great, and you may not see the 3D effect at the edges of the image.
Taking 3D pictures
To ensure that the 3D pictures can be safely viewed, pay attention to the 
following points when recording.
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Where possible, record with the unit in a horizontal state.
•The suggested minimum subject distance is 0.6 m (2.0 feet).•Be careful not to shake the camera while in a vehicle or walking.
•It is recommended to use a tripod or a flash to record steady pictures. 
						

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∫Functions that cannot be used during 3D recording
When recording with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012: optional), the following 
feature will be disabled:
(Recording functions)
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Auto Focus/Manual Focus operation•Aperture setting
•Zoom operation•Recording motion pictures¢ 1
•[Glistening Water]/[Glittering Illuminations]/[Panorama Shot] (Scene Guide Mode)
• [Rough Monochrome]/[Impressive Art]/[High Dynamic]/[Toy Effect]/[Toy Pop]/[Star Filter]/[One 
Point Color]/[Sunshine] (Creative Control Mode)
•Defocus control function
¢ 1 The motion picture button, Creative Video Mode and the [Motion Picture] menu will be 
unavailable or unusable.
([Rec] menu)
•[Picture Size]¢2/[Quality]¢3/[HDR]/[i.Dynamic]/[Panorama Settings]/[Red-Eye Removal]/
[i.Resolution]/[Shading Comp.]/[Ex. Tele Conv.] (still pictures)/[Digital Zoom]/[SH] of [Burst 
Rate]/[Stabilizer]
¢ 4/[Multi Exp.]
¢ 2 The setting is fixed as shown below.
¢ 3 When attaching 3D interchangeable lens, the following icons are displayed.
¢ 4 The Optical Image Stabilizer of the camera will operate.
([Custom] menu)
•[AF/AE Lock]/[Quick AF]/[Eye Sensor AF]/[Direct Focus Area]/[Focus/Release Priority]/[Shutter 
AF]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/[AF Assist Lamp]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Power Zoom Lens]/
[Video Button]/[Rec Area]/[Remaining Disp.]/[Touch AF], [Touch Pad AF] in [Touch Settings]
Aspect ratioPicture size
[4:3] 1824k1368 pixels
[3:2] 1824k1216 pixels
[16:9] 1824k1024 pixels
[1:1] 1712k1712 pixels
[] : [3D+Fine] (Both MPO images and  fine JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.)
[] : [3D+Standard] (Both MPO images and standard JPEG images are recorded 
simultaneously.) 
						

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Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 
3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact.
It is also possible to play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 
3D compatible television with an SD card slot.
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable 
and display the playback screen.  (P315)
•When [VIERA Link] (P58) is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA 
Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be displayed. 
Refer to P318 for details.
•For the pictures recorded in 3D, [ ] will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.
∫ Playback in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D Play] in [Playback Mode] in the [Playback] menu.  (P245)
∫ Playback as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D] in [Slide Show] in the [Playback] menu.  (P242)
∫ Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D
1Select the picture recorded in 3D.2Select [2D/3D Settings] on the [Playback] menu.  (P40)
•Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), or it will 
switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
•If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise  strange when playing back pictures recorded 
in 3D, set to 2D.
∫ Functions that cannot be set/do not work with 3D pictures
•[Highlight]¢ ([Custom] menu)•Playback Zoom¢
•Editing functions of [Playback] menu ([Location Logging]¢/[Clear Retouch]/[Title Edit]/[Text 
Stamp]/[Video Divide]/[Time Lapse Video]¢/[Stop Motion Video]¢/[Resize]/[Cropping]/[Rotate]/
[Favorite]¢/[Print Set]¢/[Protect]¢/[Face Rec Edit])
¢ Can be used when displayed in 2D.
Playing back 3D pictures
Preparations: Set the [HDMI Mode] to [AUTO], [1080p] or [1080i].  (P57)
Set the [3D Playback] to [ ]. (P58) 
						

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•When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on this unit, it is played back in 2D (conventional 
image).
•A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching playback back and forth from 3D 
to 2D pictures.
•When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After 
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
•When viewing 3D pictures, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television 
screen.
•If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)
•3D pictures can be saved to your computer or Panasonic devices.  (P320, 325) 
						

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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen.
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Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality 
may vary with the connected terminals.
1High quality
2 HDMI socket
3 Video socket
1Connect the camera and a TV.
•Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It 
may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or 
in wrong direction.)
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
To connect with an HDMI mini cable
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Check the [HDMI Mode].  (P57)•During 24p motion picture playback, please set [HDMI Mode] to [AUTO]. For settings other 
than [AUTO], it cannot output at 24 frames/second.
•Audio will be played back as stereo (2ch).•No picture is displayed on the screen of this unit.•Use a “High Speed HDMI mini cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI mini cable” (Type C–T ype A plug, up to 3 m (9.8 feet) long)
A Align the marks, and insert.
B HDMI mini cable C
HDMI socket
TETE 
						

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2Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connector in use.
3Turn the camera on and then press [(].
•Input of the TV will switch automatically  and playback screen is displayed when 
connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI mini cable with the [VIERA 
Link]  (P58)  set to [ON].  (P318)
•Depending on the [Aspect Ratio], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the 
left and right of the pictures.
•Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off.•Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority  when both AV cable (optional) and HDMI mini 
cable are connected.
•The connection with the USB connection cable (supplied) will take priority when you connect 
the USB connection cable (supplied) simultaneously with the HDMI mini cable.
•When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
•Proper playback will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.•No sound is output from the camera speakers.
•Read the operating instructions for the TV.
To connect with an AV cable (optional)
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Check the [TV Aspect]. (P57)
•Audio will be played back in monaural.•The viewfinder cannot be displayed when connected with a AV cable.
A Align the marks, and insert.
B AV cable (optional) C
Yellow: to the video input socket
D White: to the audio input socket 
						

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The recorded pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card 
slot
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Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen.•The file format of the motion pictures that can be played back differs depending on the TV 
model.
•In some cases, panorama pictures cannot be played back. Also, auto-scroll playback of 
panorama pictures may not work.
•For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 
						

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1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with 
an HDMI mini cable (P315).
2Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
•Operate with reference to the operation icons displayed on the screen.
•To play back the sound of a movie during a slideshow, set [Sound] to [AUTO] or [Audio] on the 
Slide Show setting screen.
•It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 
or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
•Operation using the buttons on this unit will be limited.
Using VIERA Link (HDMI)
What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)?
•This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy 
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a 
HDMI mini cable for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
•VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the 
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with 
HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using 
devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the 
operating instructions for the respective devices.
•This unit supports “VIERA Link Ver.5” function. “VIERA Link Ver.5” is the standard for 
Panasonic’s VIERA Link compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with 
Panasonic’s conventional VIERA Link equipment.
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON].  (P58) 
						

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∫Other linked operations
Turning this unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn the TV off, this unit is also turned off.
Automatic input switching:
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If you connect with an HDMI mini cable and then turn this unit on, and then press [ (], the input 
channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby 
status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] 
setting).
•Depending on your TV’s HDMI connection, on some TV’s it may be necessary to manually 
select the HDMI connection you are using. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to 
switch the input channel. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating 
instructions for the TV.)
•If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to  P368.
•If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link, read the 
operating instructions for the TV.
•Available linked operations between this unit an d a Panasonic TV are different depending on 
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for the operations are supported on the TV.
•Be sure to use a cable that is HDMI certified.•[HDMI Mode] for this unit is determined automatically when the VIERA Link is operating. 
						

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Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your 
PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
•Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of your PC.
•If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message 
prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased 
so do not choose to format.)
If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
∫ PC that can be used
The unit can be connected to any PC cap able of recognizing a mass storage device.
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Windows support: Windows XP/Vista/7/8
•Mac support: OS X v10.1 ~ v10.8
AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied as files or 
folder
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With Windows, always import AVCHD motion pictures using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”, one of the 
programs on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•With a Mac, AVCHD motion pictures can be imported using “iMovie’11”.
However, motion pictures recorded with [Rec Quality] set to  [FHD/60p] in  [AVCHD]  (AVCHD 
Progressive) cannot be imported.
(For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.)