Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Lx7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Message displays
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Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor.
[This memory card cannot be used]
 ●A MultiMediaCard was inserted.  → 
 Not compatible  with the camera. Use a compatible card.
[Some pictures cannot be deleted]     [This picture cannot be deleted]
 ●Non-DCF pictures  (→152) cannot be deleted. → 
 Save needed da ta on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera.  (→42)
[No additional selections can be made]
 ●The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded. ●More than 999 pictures have been set as [Favorite]. ●The number of pictures allowing [Title Edit], [Text Stamp] or [Resize] (multiple settings) at once has 
been exceeded. 
[Cannot be set on this picture]
 ●[Print Set], [Title Edit], or [Text Stamp] cannot be made for non-DCF pictures (→152).
[Please turn camera off and then on again]     [System Error]
 ●The lens is not working correctly. →  T
urn on power again. 
(Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Center if display still remains)
[Some pictures cannot be copied]     [Copy could not be completed]
 ●Pictures cannot be copied in following cases. →   Picture of same name already exists  in built-in memory when copying from card.
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File is not of DCF standard 
 (→152).
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Picture taken or edited on a dif
 ferent device.
[Not enough space on built-in memory]     [Not enough memory on the card]
 ●There is no space left on the built-in memory or the card. When you copy pictures from the built-in 
memory to the card (batch copy), the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full.
[Built-In Memory Error]     [Format built-in memory?]
 ●Displayed when formatting built-in memory via computer, etc. → Reformat directly using camera. Data  will be deleted.
[Memory card error. This card cannot be used in this camera. Format this card?]
 ●The card format cannot be used with this camera. →  Save needed da ta on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera.  (→42)
[Insert SD card again]     [Try another card]
 ●Access to card has failed. → 
 Insert card agai n.
 ●Try with a different card.    
						

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Message displays
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[Memory card parameter error]
 ●Card is not of SD standard. ●When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are 
supported.
[Read Error] / [Write Error]     [Please check the card]
 ●Data read has failed. →  Check whether card has been insert ed correctly (→18).
 ●Data write has failed. →  Turn off the camera and remove the card. Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again.
 ●Card may possibly be damaged. ●Try with a different card.
[Cannot record due to incompatible format(NTSC/PAL) data on this card.]
 ●Format the card after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (→42) ●Insert a different card.
[Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card]
 ●If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class  (→20), the data writing 
speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
formatting it (→42).
 ●Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards.
[A folder cannot be created]
 ●Folder numbers in use have reached 999. →   Save needed da ta on a computer or other device, and then use [Format] on the camera  (→42).
Folder number is reset to 100 when performing [No.Reset]  (→38).
[Picture is displayed for 16:9 TV]     [Picture is displayed for 4:3 TV]
 ●AV cable (optional) is connected to camera. →  T
o remove message immediately → Press [MENU/SET].
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o change aspect ratio → Change [TV Aspect] (→39).
 ●USB connection cable is only connected to camera. →  Message disapp ears when cable is also connected to another device.
[This battery cannot be used]
 ●Use a genuine Panasonic battery. ●Battery cannot be recognized as terminal is dirty. →  Wipe any dirt away from the battery terminal.
[Recording failed.]
 ●Recording may be impossible if the recording location for a 3D image is too dark/too bright, or if the 
subject lacks contrast.    
						

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Q&A  Troubleshooting
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Before asking for repairs, check and try the following procedures.
A message is displayed on the camera(→211)
Battery-and power supply-related problems(→214)
Recording-related problems(→214)
LCD monitor-related problems(→217)
Playback-related problems(→218)
Other problems(→219)
If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue  
(→39). Note that except for some items such as [Clock Set], all settings are returned to 
their values at the time of purchase.    
						

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Battery, power
Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ●Battery is not inserted correctly (→18), or needs recharging.
LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on.
Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on.
 ●[Opt. Viewfinder] is set to [ON]. →  Press [DISP .] button to switch to the LCD monitor display.
 ●The Live View Finder (optional) display is selected. →  Press the [L VF/LCD] button of the Live View Finder (optional) to switch to the LCD monitor 
display.
 ●[Economy] ([Sleep Mode] or [Auto LCD Off]) is activated. (→36) →   Press shutter button halfway to relea se.
 ●Battery needs recharging.
This unit is turned off automatically. ●If you connect to a TV compatible with VIERA Link (HDMI) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) and 
turn off the power on the TV with the remote control for the TV, the power on this unit also turns off.
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If you are not using VIERA
  Link (HDMI), set [VIERA Link] to [OFF].  (→40)
Recording
Cannot record pictures. ●Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pic
tures (→163).
Recorded pictures look white. ●Lens is dirty (fingerprints, etc.). →  Turn on power to extract lens barrel, and clean lens surface with a soft, dry cloth.
 ●Lens is foggy (→6).
Recorded pictures are too bright/too dark. ●Adjust the exposure (→124). ●[Min. Shtr Speed] is set to fast speed. Check the setting  (→141).
Some pictures are taken when I press the shutter button just once. ●The following functions are set. 
[Burst Shooting] (→118) [WB Bracket] (→114) [Aspect Bracket] (→122) [Auto Bracket] (→125)
Focus not aligned correctly. ●Not set to mode appropriate for distance to subject. (Focus range varies according to recording 
mode.)
 ●Subject outside of focus range. (→96, 102) ●Caused by jitter or subject movement.  (→142)
Recorded pictures are blurred. Optical Image Stabilizer ineffective. ●Shutter speed is slower in dark locations and Optical Image Stabilizer is less ef fective. → 
 Hold camera firmly with both hands, keeping arms close to body .
 ●Use a tripod and the self-timer (→116) when using slower shutter speed with [Min. Shtr Speed].    
						

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Recording (continued)
Cannot use [WB Bracket]. ●Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→163).
Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ●ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low. (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUTO] – interference may appear with indoor pictures.)
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Lowe
 r [Sensitivity]  (→109).
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ake pictures in brighter locations.
Striping or flicker may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting 
and LED lighting fixture.
 ●This is characteristic of MOS sensors which serve as the camera’ s pickup sensors. 
This is not a malfunction.
Brightness or coloring of recorded picture different from real life. ●When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixture etc., increasing the shutter speed may 
introduce slight changes to brightness and color. These are a result of the characteristics of the light 
source and do not indicate a malfunction.
 ●When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting, LED 
lighting fixture, mercury lamp, sodium lighting etc., the colors and screen brightness may change or 
horizontal striping may appear on the screen.
The zoom does not function normally. ●The zoom operates in steps. → Set [S tep Zoom] to [OFF]  (→95).
Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the LCD monitor during recording. ●This is characteristic of the MOS sensors, which serve as the camera’ s pickup sensors. The streaks 
appear when the subject has a bright part. Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas, 
but this is not a malfunction. It is recorded in motion pictures but is not recorded on still pictures.
 ●It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight or 
any other source of strong light.
Motion picture recording stops midway. ●With some cards, access display may appear briefly after recording, and recording may end midway. ●If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class  (→20), the data writing 
speed has dropped. If this happens, we recommend backing up the data on the memory card and 
formatting it (→42).
 ●You 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 [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or [FSH], you can continuously record a 
motion picture for up to 29  minutes 59   seconds.    
						

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Recording (continued)
The subject appears distorted. ●An MOS is used as the imaging device for this unit, so if the subject passes quickly in front of the 
lens, it will appear slightly distorted. Note, however, that this does not indicate a malfunction.
An unusual noise, such as a clicking or buzzing noise, is recorded on a motion picture.
The audio level is extremely low.
 ●When recording a motion picture in a quiet environment, noise due to the motion of the aperture and 
focusing mechanism may be recorded on the motion picture. Note that this is not a fault. You can set 
the focus operation during motion picture recording to [OFF] using [Continuous AF] (→151).
 ●Note that if you perform operations such as zoom, using buttons or dials, while recording a motion 
picture, operation noise may be recorded.
 ●If you block off the microphone opening while recording a motion picture, the audio level may be 
low, or the audio may not be recorded. Note that in this case, noise due to the motion of the lens is 
more likely to be recorded.
Panorama picture recording stops before finishing. ●If the pan motion of the camera is too slow, the camera assumes that the operation has been 
aborted and stops recording. 
 ●If the pan motion of the camera is too shaky when it is moved toward the recording direction, the 
camera stops recording.
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o record panorama pictures, pan the camera in a small circular motion parallel to the recording 
direction at a speed of approx. 8 seconds per revolution (guideline).
The subject cannot be locked. (AF track fails) ●If the color of the subject is similar to that of its background,  AF Tracking may not function. Set the 
AF lock to the colors specific to the subject.
Flash
No flash emitted. ●The flash is retracted into the camera housing. →   Operate the flash open switch to ope n the flash.
 ●The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases : • [Burst Shooting] (Excluding [  ]) • [WB Bracket] [Aspect Bracket] [Auto Bracket] • Scene Modes ([Scenery] [Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [Sunset] [Glass 

Through] [3D Photo Mode])
 • [Creative Control] mode (excluding [Smooth Defocus] and [Radial Defocus])
Multiple flashes are emitted. ●Red-eye reduction is active  (→107). (Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red.) ●[Burst Shooting] is set to [  ].    
						

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LCD monitor 
No picture is displayed on the LCD monitor. ●[Opt. Viewfinder] is set to [ON]. →  Press [DISP .] button to switch to the LCD monitor display.
 ●The Live View Finder (optional) display is selected. →  Press the [L VF/LCD] button of the Live View Finder (optional) to switch to the LCD monitor 
display.
Brightness is unstable. ●Aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway. (Does not affect recorded picture.)  
This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the 
camera is moved. This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is not a malfunction.
Monitor flickers indoors. ●The LCD monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning on.  This is an operation to correct 
flicker caused by lighting such as fluorescent lights, LED lights etc. and is not a malfunction.
Monitor is too bright/too dark. ●[LCD Mode] is activated (→31) ●Use [LCD Display] to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. (→31)
Black/blue/red/green dots or interference appears. Monitor looks distorted when 
touched.
 ●This is not a fault, and will not be recorded on the actual pictures.
Even when you press the [LVF/LCD] button of the Live View Finder (optional), the display 
does not switch between the LCD monitor and Live View Finder.
 ●When it is connected to a computer or printer, the camera can display pictures on the LCD monitor 
only.    
						

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Playback
Pictures have been rotated. ●[Rotate Disp.] is activated (→40)
Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ●No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if 
not).
 ●Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer? If so, it cannot be played back on the 
camera.
 ●The [Playback Mode] has been changed. →  Set [Playback Mode] to [Normal Play ] (→152).
Folder/file number displayed as [-]. Picture is black. ●Picture edited on computer or taken with different device. ●Battery removed immediately after picture taken, or picture taken with low battery . → 
 Use [Format] to delete  (→42).
Incorrect date displayed in Calendar Playback. ●Picture edited on computer or taken on different device. ●[Clock Set] is incorrect (→27).
(Incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Playback on pictures copied to computer and then 
back to camera, if computer and camera dates differ.)
White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture. ●If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors, white round spots may 
appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust in the air . This is 
not a fault. A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their position 
differ in every picture.
Part of a picture flashes in black and white. ●[Highlight] is set to [ON].
[Thumbnail is displayed] is shown on the screen. ●The pictures may have been recorded on another device. If so, they may be displayed with poor 
picture quality.
Red areas in pictures appear blackened. ●When digital red-eye correction (, ) is operating, if a subject is recorded that has skin-
colored areas with red areas inside, the digital red-eye correction function may blacken the red 
areas.
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e recommend setting the flash to [
 
 ], [   ] or [   ], or [Red-Eye Removal] to [O FF] before 
recording. (When the built-in flash is closed, [] (Forced flash off) is set regardless of the flash 
setting.)
Sounds of camera operations such as zoom will be recorded in motion pictures. ●Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts lens aperture during 
motion picture recording; this is not a fault.
Motion pictures taken with this camera cannot be played in other cameras.  ●When motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or MP4 using this camera are played back, they may be 
displayed with poor picture and sound quality or may not be played back at all even if an  AVCHD or 
MP4 compatible device is used. Also, the recording information may not be displayed correctly.     
						

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TV, computer, printer
No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not colored. ●Not connected correctly (→183). ●The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. 
TV screen display different to LCD monitor. ●Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televisions.
Cannot play motion pictures on TV. ●Card is inserted into TV. → 
 Conn ect with AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional) and play on camera  (→183).
Picture is not displayed on full TV screen. ●Check [TV Aspect] settings (→39).
No sound is output from the camera speaker. ●When the AV cable (optional) or HDMI mini cable (optional) is connected to the camera, no sound is 
output from the camera.
VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working. ●Is the HDMI mini cable (optional) connected correctly? (→183) → 
 Check that the HDMI mini cable (opt ional) is fully inserted.
 ●Is the camera’s [VIERA Link] setting set to [ON]? (→40) →  The input setting may not be able to  be changed automatically with certain television HDMI 
sockets. In this case, please change the input setting with your television’ s remote control 
(consult your television’s operating instructions for details).
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Check the VIERA
  Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to.
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urn the camera’s power off and on again.
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urn the “VIERA Link control (HDMI device control)” setting on your television (VIERA) to off and 
then to on again. (Consult your VIERA’s operating instructions for details.)    
						

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TV, computer, printer (continued)
Cannot communicate with the computer. ●Not connected correctly (→191). ●Check whether computer has recognized camera. → 
 Set [USB Mode] to [PC]  (→
39).
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urn the camera off and then on again. 
Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in memory). ●Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place.
Computer does not recognize card. (When using an SDXC Memory Cards) →   Check whether your computer is com patible with SDXC Memory Cards. 
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
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 message prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it. Do not format the 
card.
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If the 
 [Access] indicator on the LCD monitor does not go off, turn off the camera’s power before 
disconnecting the USB connection cable.
Uploading to YouTube or Facebook cannot be performed properly. →   Confirm that the login information (lo gin ID, user name, e-mail address and password) is correct. → 
 Confirm that the computer is connec ted to the Internet.
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Confirm that the resident software (s
 uch as anti-virus software and the firewall, etc.) is not 
blocking access to YouTube or Facebook.
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Check the 
 YouTube or Facebook site.
Cannot print when connecting to printer. ●Printer not compatible with PictBridge. ●Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)] (→39). 
The edges of pictures are cut off when printing. ●Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. (Consult printer operating manual.)
 ●The aspect ratio of pictures is different from that of paper used for printing. → If printing in sho p, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.
Cannot print panorama pictures properly. ●The aspect ratio of panorama pictures is different from that of regular still pictures, and some 
panorama pictures may not be printed correctly.
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Use a printer with support for panora
 ma pictures. (Refer to the instruction manual for the printer.)
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W
 e recommend adjusting the size of a picture in accordance with print paper using the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the CD
- ROM (supplied).