Panasonic Lumix DMC FX78 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.
Changing the Clock Setting...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38332/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX78-17.png "Page 18
VQT3G16 (ENG)18
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 Color Mode
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38332/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX78-18.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 Color Mode
Use this mode to check coloring effects, select...")
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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/58/38332/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX78-19.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 color 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/58/38332/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX78-20.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 color 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
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is
29 minutes 59 seconds.
•Motion picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the
maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
Start recording by pressing the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38332/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX78-21.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
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is
29 minutes 59 seconds.
•Motion picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the
maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen.
Start recording by pressing the...")
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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/58/38332/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX78-22.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&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 24 ページ...")
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Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual 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
Owner’s Manual (supplied).
Click the [Owner’s Manual].
Select the desired language
and then click [Owner’s
Manual] to install.
A To return to the install menu.
Double click the “Owner’s
Manual”...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38332/w64_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX78-24.png "Page 25
25(ENG) VQT3G16
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual 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
Owner’s Manual (supplied).
Click the [Owner’s Manual].
Select the desired language
and then click [Owner’s
Manual] to install.
A To return to the install menu.
Double click the “Owner’s
Manual”...")
21(ENG) VQT3G16 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. •[¦] 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&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 21 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G16 (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 •Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. •Motion picture recorded continuously in [Motion JPEG] is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB 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&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 22 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７時４分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
23(ENG) VQT3G16 [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&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 23 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７時４分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G16 (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&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 24 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７時４分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
25(ENG) VQT3G16 Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual 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 Owner’s Manual (supplied). Click the [Owner’s Manual]. Select the desired language and then click [Owner’s Manual] to install. A To return to the install menu. Double click the “Owner’s Manual” shortcut icon on the desktop. DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 25 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７時４分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G16 (ENG)26 ∫When the Owner’s Manual (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 Owner’s Manual (PDF format). Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (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 Owner’s Manual (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 Owner’s Manual (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&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 26 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
27(ENG) VQT3G16 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 color 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 Extended optical zoom Max. 9.8 k (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&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 27 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G16 (ENG)28 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 1/30th of a second) Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/4000th of a second [Starry Sky] Mode: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds Exposure (AE) Program 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 Recording media Built-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 DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 28 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７時４分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
29(ENG) VQT3G16 Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A91B): Information for your safety Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCK7PP): Information for your safetyInterface Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed) Analog video Audio NTSC 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 (weight) 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 Language select [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL] Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output: 4.2 V, 0.43 A Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/680 mAh DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 29 ページ ２０１１年１月４日 火曜日 午後７時４分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals
VQT3G16 (ENG)30 Digital Camera Accessory System Product numbers correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change. ¢ The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary between countries. Consult your local dealer. DMW-BCK7PPBattery Pack Accessory# Description Illustration DMW-DCC10 DMW-AC5PP AC Adaptor DC Coupler Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 48 GB SDXC Memory Card Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDW64GU1K RP-SDW48GU1K RP-SDW32GU1K RP-SDW16GU1K RP-SDW08GU1K RP-SDW04GU1K RP-SDN16GU1A RP-SDN08GU1A RP-SDN04GU1A RP-SDN02GU1A RP-CDHM15 RP-CDHM30 HDMI mini Cable DMC-FX77&78-VQT3G16_eng.book 30 ページ ２０１０年１２月２３日 木曜日 午後６時５１分 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Panasonic Manuals