Panasonic Lumix DMC FX77 User Manual
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/
Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].
•Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date
and time.
Touch [Set] to set.
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu.•It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.
Turn the camera on.
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
Touch [Clock Set].
Touch the items you wish to set (Year/Month/Day/Hours/
Minutes), and set using [3]/[4].
•Touch [ ] to cancel the date and time settings without setting a date
and time.
Touch [Set] to set.
Touch [Set] in the confirmation screen.
Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu.•It can be changed in steps 3 and 4 to set the clock.
Turn the camera on.
Changing the Clock Setting...")
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BasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Touch [ ].
Touch the mode icon.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
3D Photo Mode
Takes a 3D picture.
Cosmetic Mode
Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.
My Colour Mode
Use this mode to check colouring effects,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38331/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX77-18.png "Page 19
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BasicSelecting the [Rec] Mode
∫List of [Rec] Modes
Touch [ ].
Touch the mode icon.
!Normal Picture Mode
The subjects are recorded using your own settings.
¦Intelligent Auto Mode
The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera.
ÛScene Mode
This allows you to take pictures that match the scene being recorded.
3D Photo Mode
Takes a 3D picture.
Cosmetic Mode
Takes a picture adjusting the skin texture.
My Colour Mode
Use this mode to check colouring effects,...")
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[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Touch [ ].
Touch [ ].
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus.
•The focus indication 1 (green) lights when
the subject is focused.
•The AF area 2 is displayed around the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38331/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX77-19.png "Page 20
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[Rec] Mode: ñ
Taking pictures using the automatic
function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode)
The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the
recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who
want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
Touch [ ].
Touch [ ].
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus.
•The focus indication 1 (green) lights when
the subject is focused.
•The AF area 2 is displayed around the...")
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned
is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
•[¦] 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)
Scene Detection
¦> [i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
•Only when [ ] is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38331/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX77-20.png "Page 21
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When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned
is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red.
•[¦] 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)
Scene Detection
¦> [i-Portrait]
[i-Scenery]
[i-Macro]
[i-Night Portrait]
•Only when [ ] is...")
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[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿
Recording Motion Pictures
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD
format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in monaural.
Note
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB.
(Example: [8m10s] with [HD]) Remaining time for continuous recording is
displayed on the screen.
Start recording by...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38331/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX77-21.png "Page 22
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[Rec] Mode: ñ·¿
Recording Motion Pictures
This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD
format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG.
Audio will be recorded in monaural.
Note
•Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB.
(Example: [8m10s] with [HD]) Remaining time for continuous recording is
displayed on the screen.
Start recording by...")
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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
[Playback] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be
deleted.
Touch [ ].
•The display switches to normal playback.
Drag the screen horizontally.
•After selecting the motion picture, touch [ ]
to start playback.
Select the picture to be deleted, and
then touch [ ].
Touch [Delete Single].
•Confirmation screen is displayed....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38331/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX77-22.png "Page 23
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[Playback] Mode: ¸
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
[Playback] Mode: ¸
Deleting Pictures
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be
deleted.
Touch [ ].
•The display switches to normal playback.
Drag the screen horizontally.
•After selecting the motion picture, touch [ ]
to start playback.
Select the picture to be deleted, and
then touch [ ].
Touch [Delete Single].
•Confirmation screen is displayed....")
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Setting the Menu
∫Close the menu
Touch [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.
Touch [ ].
Touch the menu icon.
Touch the menu item.
•Screen at right is an example of selecting
[AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu.
Touch the Settings.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may
not appear or it may be displayed in a different
way.
•Screen at right is an example to set the
[AF Mode] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š]
(Face Detection).
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Setting the Menu
∫Close the menu
Touch [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway.
Touch [ ].
Touch the menu icon.
Touch the menu item.
•Screen at right is an example of selecting
[AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu.
Touch the Settings.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may
not appear or it may be displayed in a different
way.
•Screen at right is an example to set the
[AF Mode] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š]
(Face Detection).
DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 24 ページ...")
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[Rec] mode:
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two
picutres selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will
playback in 2D).
Touch [ ].
Touch [ ].
•Description of recording method is
displayed. To exit, touch [OK].
Press the shutter button once
then pan the camera.
Move the camera horizontally
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[Rec] mode:
Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode)
Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two
picutres selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture.
To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will
playback in 2D).
Touch [ ].
Touch [ ].
•Description of recording method is
displayed. To exit, touch [OK].
Press the shutter button once
then pan the camera.
Move the camera horizontally
straight from left...")
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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to
read it.
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).
Click the [Operating
Instructions].
Select the desired language
and then click [Operating
Instructions] to install.
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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to
read it.
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the
Operating Instructions (supplied).
Click the [Operating
Instructions].
Select the desired language
and then click [Operating
Instructions] to install.
A To return to the install...")
21(ENG) VQT3G26 When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its colour changes to the usual red. •[¦] 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) Scene Detection ¦> [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] •Only when [ ] is selected [i-Night Scenery] [i-Sunset] [i-Baby] DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１１年１月１７日 月曜日 午前１１時５２分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G26 (ENG)22 [Rec] Mode: ñ·¿ Recording Motion Pictures This can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in Motion JPEG. Audio will be recorded in monaural. Note •Motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Also, motion picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB. (Example: [8m10s] with [HD]) Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time •You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. •Release the motion picture button right after you press it. •The recording state indicator (red) C will flash while recording motion pictures. Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again. B AC DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１１年１月１９日 水曜日 午後２時３９分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
23(ENG) VQT3G26 [Playback] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) [Playback] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered.•Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted. Touch [ ]. •The display switches to normal playback. Drag the screen horizontally. •After selecting the motion picture, touch [ ] to start playback. Select the picture to be deleted, and then touch [ ]. Touch [Delete Single]. •Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes]. DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１１年１月１７日 月曜日 午前１１時５２分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G26 (ENG)24 Setting the Menu ∫Close the menu Touch [ ] several times or press the shutter button halfway. Touch [ ]. Touch the menu icon. Touch the menu item. •Screen at right is an example of selecting [AF Mode] in [Rec] mode Menu. Touch the Settings. •Depending on the menu item, its setting may not appear or it may be displayed in a different way. •Screen at right is an example to set the [AF Mode] from [Ø] (1-area-focusing) to [š] (Face Detection). DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１１年１月１９日 水曜日 午前１０時２３分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
25(ENG) VQT3G26 [Rec] mode: Taking 3D pictures (3D Photo Mode) Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally, and two picutres selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. To view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This unit will playback in 2D). Touch [ ]. Touch [ ]. •Description of recording method is displayed. To exit, touch [OK]. Press the shutter button once then pan the camera. Move the camera horizontally straight from left to right while recording. •A guide is displayed while recording.•Move the camera approximately 10 cm (0.33 feet) within approximately 4 seconds using the guide. DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１１年１月１７日 月曜日 午前１１時５２分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G26 (ENG)26 Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫For Windows Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Click the [Operating Instructions]. Select the desired language and then click [Operating Instructions] to install. A To return to the install menu. Double click the “Operating Instructions” shortcut icon on the desktop. DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１１年１月１７日 月曜日 午前１１時５２分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
27(ENG) VQT3G26 ∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not openYou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click B and then follow the messages on the screen to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/ Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7) •You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following Web Site. http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions ∫ To uninstall the Operating Instructions (PDF format)Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.•When the contents in the Program Files folder cannot be displayed, click the [Show the contents of this folder] to display them. ∫For Macintosh Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied). Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file with the desired language inside the folder. Double click the PDF file to open it. DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１１年１月１７日 月曜日 午前１１時５２分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G26 (ENG)28 Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 5.1 V Power Consumption: 1.6 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels12,100,000 pixels Image sensor 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,500,000 pixels, Primary colour filter Lens Optical 5kzoom, f l4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 to F5.9 Digital zoom Max. 4k Extra optical zoom Max. 9.8k (When set to 3,000,000 pixels [3M] or less) Focus range Normal 50 cm (1.64 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Macro/ Intelligent auto/ Motion Picture 3 cm (0.10 feet) (Wide)/1 m (3.28 feet) (Tele) to ¶ Scene Mode There may be differences in the above settings. Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１１年１月１７日 月曜日 午前１１時５２分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
29(ENG) VQT3G26 Burst recordingBurst speed Approx. 3.7 pictures/second Number of recordable pictures Max. 7 pictures Hi-speed burst Burst speed Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.] Number of recordable pictures Approx. 15 to 100 pictures Minimum Illumination Approx. 6 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is 1/25th of a second) Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/4000th of a second [Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE) Programme AE Exposure compensation (1/3 EV Step, j2EV to i2EV) Metering mode Multiple LCD monitor 3.5q TFT LCD (16:9) (Approx. 230,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%) Touch panel Flash range Approx. 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.9 m (19.4 feet) (Wide, [ISO AUTO] is set) Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 29 ページ ２０１１年１月１７日 月曜日 午前１１時５２分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G26 (ENG)30 Recording mediaBuilt-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding/ MPO Motion pictures with audio AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG Interface Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed) ¢Data from the PC can not be written to the camera using the USB connection cable. Analogue video Audio NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu) Audio line output (monaural) Te r m i n a l [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin) [HDMI] MiniHDMI TypeC Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Approx. 99.7 mm (W)k 55.2 mm (H)k20.6 mm (D) [3.93 q (W)k2.17 q(H)k0.81 q(D)] Mass Approx. 142g/0.32 lb (with card and battery) Approx. 126 g/0.28lb (excluding card and battery) Operating temperature 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH DMC-FX77&FX78-VQT3G26_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１１年１月１９日 水曜日 午後４時５３分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals