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Basic
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.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as
[8m30s].
•Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed
for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
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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.
For example, 8 minutes and 30 seconds is displayed as
[8m30s].
•Some information (recording information, etc.) is not displayed
for motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD].
•Touching [...")
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Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
•Screen will switch as follows:
A With information
¢1
B Detailed information display¢2
C Histogram display¢2
D Without information (Highlight display)¢1, 2, 3, 4
E Without information¢4
¢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 Not displayed while using the playback zoom or during motion picture playback,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-77.png "Page 78
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Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
•Screen will switch as follows:
A With information
¢1
B Detailed information display¢2
C Histogram display¢2
D Without information (Highlight display)¢1, 2, 3, 4
E Without information¢4
¢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 Not displayed while using the playback zoom or during motion picture playback,...")
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Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Highlight] >[ON]/[OFF]
When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas
appear blinking in black and white.
This does not affect the recorded image.
•
If there are any white saturated areas, we
recommend compensating the exposure towards
negative (P166) referring to the histogram (P73) and
then taking the picture again. It may result in a better
quality picture.
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Displaying/not displaying white saturated areas
[MENU] >[Custom] >[Highlight] >[ON]/[OFF]
When the Auto Review function is activated or when playing back, white saturated areas
appear blinking in black and white.
This does not affect the recorded image.
•
If there are any white saturated areas, we
recommend compensating the exposure towards
negative (P166) referring to the histogram (P73) and
then taking the picture again. It may result in a better
quality picture.
•This does not work...")
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Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
•Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted.
1In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete
and then press [ ].
•The same operation can be performed by touching
[].
2Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then
press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed.
Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
To delete a single picture
•
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Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.
•Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted.
1In Playback Mode, select the picture to delete
and then press [ ].
•The same operation can be performed by touching
[].
2Press 3 to select [Delete Single] and then
press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed.
Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
To delete a single picture
•
[Delete Confirmation] in the [Playback] menu enables you to...")
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¢Picture groups are treated as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group
will be deleted.)
1In Playback Mode, press [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then press
[MENU/SET].
•[Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
•It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when [All Delete
Except Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set.
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¢Picture groups are treated as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group
will be deleted.)
1In Playback Mode, press [ ].
2Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then press
[MENU/SET].
•[Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed.
Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes].
•It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when [All Delete
Except Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set.
3(When [Delete Multi] is...")
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Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode:
When you wish to leave settings to the camera and record without thinking about them,
use Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, which makes optimal settings for
the subject and scene.
•
Functions that can be set differ between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode.
( ± : possible, —: not possible)
1Set the mode dial to [¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64932/w64_dmc-gx7_en_adv_om_d-81.png "Page 82
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Recording Modes
Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function
(Intelligent Auto Mode)
Recording Mode:
When you wish to leave settings to the camera and record without thinking about them,
use Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, which makes optimal settings for
the subject and scene.
•
Functions that can be set differ between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode.
( ± : possible, —: not possible)
1Set the mode dial to [¦].
•The camera will switch to either the most...")
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Recording Modes
∫Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
1Press [MENU/SET].
•Press 2, and press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ].
2Press 2/1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
Press [DISP.] or touch [ ] to display the description of
the selected mode.
∫ Scene Detection
When taking pictures
¢ 1 Only when [ ] (AUTO) is selected.
¢ 2 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces
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Recording Modes
∫Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode
1Press [MENU/SET].
•Press 2, and press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ].
2Press 2/1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press
[MENU/SET].
•
Press [DISP.] or touch [ ] to display the description of
the selected mode.
∫ Scene Detection
When taking pictures
¢ 1 Only when [ ] (AUTO) is selected.
¢ 2 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces
(P199) already set only when the...")
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Recording Modes
When recording motion pictures
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene detection has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal.
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Recording Modes
When recording motion pictures
•
[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.
•When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it
will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection)
•If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when
the scene detection has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal.
Take care not to move the camera...")
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∫Menus that can be set
Only the following menus can be set.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
MenuItem
[Rec] [Photo Style]/[Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Quality]/[Burst Rate]/[Auto
Bracket]/[Self Timer]/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Stop Motion Animation]/[Electronic
Shutter]/[Shutter Delay]/[Ex. Tele Conv.]/[Color Space]/[Stabilizer]/[Face
Recog.]/[Profile Setup]
[Motion
Picture]
Refer to “Using the [Motion Picture] Menu” on
P235.
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Recording Modes
∫Menus that can be set
Only the following menus can be set.
Intelligent Auto Plus Mode
MenuItem
[Rec] [Photo Style]/[Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Quality]/[Burst Rate]/[Auto
Bracket]/[Self Timer]/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Stop Motion Animation]/[Electronic
Shutter]/[Shutter Delay]/[Ex. Tele Conv.]/[Color Space]/[Stabilizer]/[Face
Recog.]/[Profile Setup]
[Motion
Picture]
Refer to “Using the [Motion Picture] Menu” on
P235.
[Custom] [Silent Mode]/[Half Press Release]/[...")
81 Basic ¢Picture groups are treated as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected picture group will be deleted.) 1In Playback Mode, press [ ]. 2Press 3/4 to select [Delete Multi] or [Delete All] and then press [MENU/SET]. •[Delete All] > Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. •It is possible to delete all pictures except the ones set as favorite when [All Delete Except Favorite] is selected with the [Delete All] set. 3(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press 3/4/ 2/ 1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET] to set. (Repeat this step.) •[‚ ] appears on the selected pictures. If [MENU/SET] is pressed again, the setting is canceled. 4(When [Delete Multi] is selected) Press 2 to select [OK], and then press [MENU/SET] to execute. •Confirmation screen is displayed. Pictures are deleted by selecting [Yes]. •Do not turn the camera off while deleting. Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). •Depending on the number of pictures to be deleted, it may take some time to delete them. To delete multiple pictures (up to 100¢) or all the pictures 2.
82 Recording Modes Taking Pictures using the Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: When you wish to leave settings to the camera and record without thinking about them, use Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, which makes optimal settings for the subject and scene. • Functions that can be set differ between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode. ( ± : possible, —: not possible) 1Set the mode dial to [¦]. •The camera will switch to either the most recently used of Intelligent Auto Mode or Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. At the time of purchase, the mode is set to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode. 2Align the screen with the subject. •When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. •When the subject is touched, AF Tracking function works. It is also possible by pressing the cursor button towards 2 , and then pressing the shutter button halfway. For details, refer to P150. About Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode Intelligent Auto Plus ModeIntelligent Auto Mode Setting the brightness ±— Setting the color tone ±— Defocus Control ±± Menus that can be set Refer to P85 for details. Refer to P85 for details. 60 i4
83 Recording Modes ∫Switching between Intelligent Auto Plus Mode and Intelligent Auto Mode 1Press [MENU/SET]. •Press 2, and press 3/4 to select [ ] or [ ]. 2Press 2/1 to select [ ] or [ ] and then press [MENU/SET]. • Press [DISP.] or touch [ ] to display the description of the selected mode. ∫ Scene Detection When taking pictures ¢ 1 Only when [ ] (AUTO) is selected. ¢ 2 When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], [ ] will be displayed for birthdays of registered faces (P199) already set only when the face of a person 3 years old or younger is detected. It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the Recording Mode icon in Recording Mode. ¦ >[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢ 1 [i-Night Scenery] [i-Food] [i-Baby] ¢2 [i-Sunset] DISP.
84 Recording Modes When recording motion pictures • [¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set. •When [ ], [ ] or [ ] is selected, the camera automatically detects a person’s face, and it will adjust the focus and exposure. (Face Detection) •If a tripod is used, for instance, and the camera has judged that camera shake is minimal when the scene detection has been identified as [ ], the shutter speed will be slower than normal. Take care not to move the camera while taking pictures. •An optimum scene for the specified subjec t will be chosen when set to AF tracking. •When [Face Recog.] is set to [ON], and the face similar to the registered face is detected, [R] is displayed in the top right of [ ], [ ] and [ ]. ∫About the flash Flash mode is set to [ Œ] when the flash is closed, and [ ] (AUTO) when it is open. When the flash is open, the camera automatically sets [ ], [ ] (AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction), [ ], or [ ] to match the type of subject and brightness. • Open the flash when the flash is to be used. (P217)•When [ ] or [ ] is set, Red-Eye Removal is enabled. •Shutter speed will be slower during [ ] or [ ]. ∫Functions that work automatically The following functions are performed automatically to allow the camera to make the optimal settings. – Scene Detection /Backlight Compensation/ Face Detection /Auto White Balance/ Intelligent ISO sensitivity control/[Red-Eye Removal]/[i.Resolution]/[i.Dynamic]/[Long Shtr NR]/[Shading Comp.]/[Quick AF]/ [AF Assist Lamp] ¦>[i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Low Light] [i-Macro] • Due to conditions such as the ones below, a different scene may be identified for the same subject. –Subject conditions: When the face is bright or dark, the size, color and shape of the subject, the distance to the subject, the contrast of the subject, when the subject is moving –Recording conditions: Sunset, sunrise, under low brightness conditions, when the camera is shaken, when zoom is used •To take pictures in an intended scene, it is recommended that you take pictures in the appropriate Recording Mode.
85 Recording Modes ∫Menus that can be set Only the following menus can be set. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode MenuItem [Rec] [Photo Style]/[Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Quality]/[Burst Rate]/[Auto Bracket]/[Self Timer]/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Stop Motion Animation]/[Electronic Shutter]/[Shutter Delay]/[Ex. Tele Conv.]/[Color Space]/[Stabilizer]/[Face Recog.]/[Profile Setup] [Motion Picture] Refer to “Using the [Motion Picture] Menu” on P235. [Custom] [Silent Mode]/[Half Press Release]/[ AFS/AFF/AFC]/[Pinpoint AF Time]/ [Focus/Release Priority]/[AF+MF]/[MF Assist]/[MF Guide]/[Peaking]/ [Histogram]/[Guide Line]/[Highlight] /[Constant Preview]/[Dial Guide]/[LVF Disp.Style]/[Monitor Disp. Style]/[Monitor Info. Disp.]/[Rec Area]/[Remaining Disp.]/[Auto Review]/[Fn Button Set]/[Q.MENU]/[Dial Set.]/[Video Button]/ [Power Zoom Lens]/[Eye Sensor]/[Touch Settings]/[Touch Scroll]/[Menu Guide]/[Shoot w/o Lens] [Setup] All menu items can be set. (P51) Intelligent Auto Mode MenuItem [Rec][Aspect Ratio]/[Picture Size]/[Burst Rate]/[Self Timer]/[Time Lapse Shot]/[Stop Motion Animation]/[Face Recog.] [Motion Picture]Refer to “Using the [Motion Picture] Menu” on P235. [Custom] [Silent Mode]/[AFS/AFF/AFC]/[Guide Line]/[Remaining Disp.] [Setup]All menu items can be set. (P51) The Backlight Compensation –When there is a backlight, the subject appears darker and the camera will automatically attempt to correct it by increasing the brightne ss of the picture. In Intelligent Auto Plus Mode or Intelligent Auto Mode, backlight compensation works automatically.
86 Recording Modes Recording Mode: You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen. 1Press the rear dial to display the setting screen. •Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intelligent Auto Plus Mode, the camera switches between brightness setting operation (P87), Defocus Control operation, and normal operation. •Each time the rear dial is pressed in Intel ligent Auto Mode, the camera switches between Defocus Control operation and normal operation. 2Set the blurriness by rotating the rear dial. 3Record pictures or motion pictures. ∫ When operating the touch screen 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch [ ] to display the setting screen. 3 Drag the exposure meter to set the blurriness. • Press [MENU/SET] to end the Defocus Control operation. Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control) Strong defocus Weak defocus SS SS SS F F250 500 4.02.82.05.6 8.0 3060125 AE
87 Recording Modes •Pressing [ ] on the blurriness setting screen will cancel the setting.•In Intelligent Auto Mode ( or ), Auto Focus Mode is set to [Ø]. The position of the AF area can be set by touching the screen. (Its size cannot be changed) •Depending on the lens used, you may hear a sound from the lens when the Defocus Control is used, but this is due to operation of the aperture of the lens and it is not a malfunction. •Depending on the lens used, operational sound of the Defocus Control may be recorded during the recording of a motion picture when the function is used. Not available in these cases: • Depending on the lens used, Defocus Control function may not operate. Refer to the website for compatible lenses. Recording Mode: This mode enables you to change the brightness and color tone to your preferred settings from the ones set by the camera. 1Press the rear dial to display the setting screen. •Each press of the rear dial switches among brightness setting, Defocus Control (P86) and end operation. 2Rotate the rear dial to adjust brightness. Recording images by changing the brightness or color tone Setting brightness
88 Recording Modes 1Press 1 to display the setting screen. 2Rotate the rear dial to adjust color. •This will adjust the color of the image from a reddish color to a bluish color. •Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. ∫Change the settings by using the touch panel 1 Touch [ ]. 2 Touch the item you want to set. [ ]: Color tone [ ]: Brightness 3Drag the slide bar to set. •Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen. •If the [Exposure Comp. Reset] is set to [ON], the brightness setting will return to the default level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode. •The color setting will return to the default level (center point) when this unit is turned off or the camera is switched to another Recording Mode. Setting color
89 Recording Modes Taking Pictures with Your Favorite Settings (Program AE Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu. 1Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2Press the shutter button halfway and display the aperture value and shutter speed value on the screen. •The shutter speed is automatically set between about 15 seconds and 1/8000th of a second in the following cases. –When the [Sensitivity] is set to [ISO200].–When the aperture value is set to F1.7 [when the interchangeable lens (H-H020A) is attached]. –When the aperture value is set to F3.5 [when the interchangeable lens (H-FS1442A) is attached]. 3While the values are displayed (about 10 seconds), perform Program Shift by rotating the rear dial or front dial. •It will switch between Program Shift operation and Exposure Compensation operation (P166) every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed. •The Program Shift indication A appears on the screen. •To cancel Program Shift, turn off this unit or rotate the front/rear dial until the Program Shift indication disappears. Program Shift can easily be canceled by setting a function button to [One Push AE]. (P98) 60 60 60 4.0 4.0 4.0200 SS SS SS F F 098 98 98 250 15 4.0 5.6 8.0 3060 1252.82.0 A
90 Recording Modes Displaying/not displaying the exposure meter [MENU] >[Custom] >[Expo.Meter] >[ON]/[OFF] • When [Expo.Meter] is set to [ON], the exposure meter B will be displayed when performing Program Shift, setting the aperture value or adjusting the shutter speed. •Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.•When [Expo.Meter] is not displayed, switch the display information for screen by pressing [DISP.]. (P71) •The [Expo.Meter] disappears after approximately 4 seconds if no operation is performed. 606060 4.04.04.0200 SSSSSSFF0989898 250 15 4.0 5.6 8.0 3060 1252.82.0 B