Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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22 LCD monitor (→206)23 [ND/FOCUS] lever To operate the lever, move it left or right or 
push it in. Use this lever for Manual Focus 
adjustment or for turning the built-in ND 
filter on/off, etc.  (→104, 123)
24 Rear dial To operate the dial, rotate it left or right or 
push it in. Use this dial for operations such 
as adjusting the shutter speed or selecting 
an operation item.  (→61, 62, 124)
25 Terminal cover How to open the terminal cover
26 [HDMI] socketConnect the HDMI mini cable (optional) to 
this socket. (→183)
27 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket Connect the USB connection cable or AV 
cable (optional) to this socket.  (→183, 192, 195)
28 Status indicator This indicator lights up in accordance with 
the operating conditions of the camera.
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
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29 Playback buttonSwitches between recording mode and 
playback mode.  (→152)
30 [MENU/SET] Mainly used to display menu screens or to 
set menu items. (→25)
31 [WB] button / Right cursor button (
)
Displays the White Balance setting screen. 
This button is also used to move the 
cursor on the menu screens and for other 
functions. (→25, 111)
32 [DISP.] button Switches the displayed screens.  (→127, 162)
33 [
] button / Down cursor button ()
Displays the setting screens for burst, self-
timer and other functions. This button is 
also used to move the cursor on the menu 
screens and for other functions.  
(→25, 116, 118, 125)
34 [Q.MENU] button / [
] button
Displays the Quick menu in recording 
mode. Deletes pictures in playback mode. 
This button is also used to return to the 
previous screen on the menu screen.  
(→129, 163)
35 [Fn] button / Left cursor button (
)
Displays the screen of the function 
registered to the corresponding [Fn] button. 
This button is also used to move the 
cursor on the menu screens and for other 
functions. (→25, 30)
36 [ISO] button / Up cursor button (
)
Displays the setting screen for ISO 
Sensitivity. This button is also used to move 
the cursor on the menu screens and for 
other functions. (→25, 109)
37 [AF/AE LOCK] button Locks the exposure and focus.  (→103, 138)
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36
35
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Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap
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Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We 
recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss 
of the lens cap. 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
Attach the lens cap
To attach and remove the lens cap, press the 
areas shown by arrows in the illustration.
Attach the shoulder strap
Shoulder strap eyelet
 • Attach the other end of the shoulder strap. • Make sure that the shoulder strap does not come loose. • Attach the shoulder strap with the LUMIX logo on the strap facing out. • Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder

.
- Do not wrap the strap around your neck. It may result in injury or accident.
 • Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it. - It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.    
						

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Charging battery
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Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged)
 ■About batteries that you can use with this unit
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the 
genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of 
these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to 
meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility 
that these battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that 
we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a 
counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we recommend 
that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.
 •Use the dedicated charger and battery

.
Position the battery contacts to meet the 
charger, then insert the battery into the 
charger
 Plug the charger into the AC power
 ●Plug-in type ●Inlet type
Battery
Charger 
(model-specific)
 • The AC  cable does 
not fit 
entirely into 
the AC input 
terminal. A gap will remain.
Charging light 
([CHARGE])
On:   Charging in progress
Off:  Charging complete
If light is flashing:  
• Charging may take longer 
than normal if battery 
temperature is too high or 
too low (charging may not be 
completed).
 
• Battery/charger connector is 
dirty. Clean with a dry cloth.
 ●Charge the battery with the charger indoors 
(10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)).
Detach the battery after charging is 
completed
 ●The battery charger is in the standby condition when the AC power is supplied. 
The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the battery charger is connected to 
an electrical outlet.    
						

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Charging battery
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 ■Notes on charging time
Charging timeApprox. 155 min
 • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the 
battery is completely used up.  The time required for charging differs depending on 
conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are 
either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long period of time.
 ●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. ●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●Remove battery from camera after use. • Keep the battery in a plastic bag, making sure that it is kept away from metallic  objects (such as clips) when carrying or storing it.
 ●To remove the battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX indicator on the 
LCD monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may 
damage the card or recorded data.)
 ●The unusable battery should be discarded in accordance with battery recycling laws. 
Call the RBRC hotline at 1-800-822-8837 for information.
Remaining battery
When using the camera, the remaining battery capacity is displayed.
Remaining battery (only when using battery)
(flashes red*)
If the battery mark flashes red, recharge or replace battery.
*  While the LCD monitor is turned off, the status indicator will flash.    
						

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Charging battery
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Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time
The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, 
or other functions are used frequently, or in colder climates.
 ■Recording still pictures
Number of recordable pictures Approx. 330 pictures
By CIPA standard
Recording time Approx. 165 min
 ●Recording conditions by CIPA standard
CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
 • [Program 

AE] Mode
 • T

emperature: 23   °C (73.4   °F)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
 • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32

  MB).
 • Using the supplied battery

.
 • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (when the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON]).
 • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Rotating the zoom lever from 

Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.
 • T

urning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the 
battery decreases.
Number reduced if intervals are longer (e.g. to approx. one quarter for 2-minute 
intervals under the above conditions).    
						

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Charging battery
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 ■Recording motion pictures
[Rec Mode][AVCHD][MP4]
[Rec Quality][PSH][FSH][FHD]
Available recording time Approx. 90 min Approx. 100 min Approx. 110 min
Actual available recording time Approx. 50 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 60 min
 ●Recording conditions • T
emperature 23   °C (73.4 °F), humidity 50%RH
 • The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the power on and off, starting and stopping recording and using zoom.
 ●Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen • Y ou 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 [A

VCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or [FSH], you can 
continuously record a motion picture for up to 29
  minutes 59   seconds.
 ■Viewing pictures
Playback time Approx. 240 min
 ●The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to 
surrounding environment and usage conditions.
 ●If available battery power is significantly reduced, battery is reaching end of lifespan. 
Please purchase a new battery.    
						

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Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory 
card (optional)
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 • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF].
Do not touch the 
terminalCharged battery (check orientation)
Card
(check orientation: terminals face LCD) Lever
Slide the release lever to the 
[OPEN] position and open 
the card/battery door
Release lever
[OPEN] [LOCK]
Insert the battery and card, 
making sure that their 
orientation is correct
 •
Battery:    Insert the battery all the 
way firmly until a locking 
sound is heard, and check 
that the lever is hooked 
over the battery
.
 •Card:

   
Insert the card all the way 
firmly until it clicks.
Close the door and slide the 
release lever to the [LOCK] 
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Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional)
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 ■To remove
 •To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of arrow. • T o remove card:
Press down in center.
Lever
 ●Remove battery from camera after use. ●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ●To remove the card or battery, turn the camera off and wait until the LUMIX logo 
display on the LCD monitor and the status indicator go out. (Failure to wait may cause 
the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.)    
						

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Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory)
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Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory  if not.
 ■Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB)
 •Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory

. (→182)
 • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access time for a card.
 ■Compatible memory cards (optional)
The following SD standard-based cards (Panasonic brand recommended)
Type of Card Capacity Notes
SD Memory Cards 8 MB – 2 GB
 • Can be used with devices compatible with the  respective formats.
 • Before using SDXC Memory Cards, check that your computer and other devices support this type of card.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html •Using a card of SD speed “Class 4”* or above is 
recommended for recording motion pictures.
 • Only the cards listed on the left with the given  capacities are supported.
SDHC Memory Cards 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB, 64 GB
*  SD speed class refers to a specification f
or sustained write speeds. Confirm the SD speed by 
checking the card label or other card related materials.
(Example)
 • Latest information:   http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/  
(This site is available in English only
.)
 ●While the camera is accessing the card or built-in memory (for an operation such as 
picture writing, reading, deletion, or formatting), do not turn of f the camera or remove 
the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC coupler (optional). Do not subject the 
camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. 
The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer 
operate normally. If operation fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform 
the operation again.
 • Icons displayed while recording  : When using a card : When using the built-in memory
 ●Please reformat the card with this camera if it has already been 
formatted with a computer or another device.  (→42)
 ●If the write-protect switch is set to “LOCK”, the card cannot be used to 
record or delete pictures, and it cannot be formatted.
 ●It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer 
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to 
be damaged).
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