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Panasonic DMC-LX7 Lumix Basic Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-LX7
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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.
VQT4J03
GC GH SG
M0712KZ0

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  • Page 1: Basic Operating Instructions

    Basic Operating Instructions Digital Camera DMC-LX7 Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. 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.

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
  • Page 3 ■ About the battery pack CAUTION • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. •...

  • Page 4: Cautions For Use

    (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional). Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
  • Page 5 How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC cable (figures A and B). Confirm the AC cable fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC cable. 1. Open the fuse cover with a 2.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety ..2 Taking pictures ...... 16 Before use ........ 6 Viewing your pictures Standard accessories ..... 7 [Normal Play] ......19 Names and Functions of Deleting pictures ....19 Main Parts ........ 9 Setting the menu ....20 Attaching the lens cap and Reading the Operating shoulder strap......

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    Standard accessories Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. Part numbers are as of July 2012. These may be subject to change. Battery pack Shoulder strap DMW-BCJ13E VFC4901 • Charge the battery before use. USB connection cable Battery pack is indicated as K1HY08YY0025...
  • Page 8 Standard accessories • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. •...

  • Page 9: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Names and Functions of Main Parts Camera ON/OFF switch Built-in flash (flash) Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp Shoulder strap eyelet • Attach the supplied shoulder strap and lens cap string to this eyelet. Focus selector switch Thread protector Lens Aperture ring Aspect ratio selector switch Zoom lever...
  • Page 10 ● Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional). ● When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC7: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5G: optional) are used. The optional AC adaptor and DC coupler are available only for DMC-LX7GC and DMC-LX7GH.

  • Page 11: Rear Dial

    ■ [ND/FOCUS] lever To operate this lever, move it left or right, or push it in. Manual Focus Turning the built-in adjustment, etc. ND filter on/off, etc. When the built-in ND filter is turned on, you can use even slower shutter Press speeds or a wider aperture.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Lens Cap And Shoulder Strap

    Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. 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 When taking pictures, remove the...

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: Charging in progress (approx. 155 min. if fully depleted) Off: Charging complete ■...

  • Page 14: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)/The Battery

    Move lever in direction of arrow. Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out. Lever ● Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCJ13E). ● If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ●...

  • Page 15: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Turn the camera on ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the language, and press [MENU/SET] • [Please set the clock] message appears.

  • Page 16: Taking Pictures

    Taking pictures Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Motion picture button Turn the camera on ( ) Shutter button Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode ( ) ■ Recording mode Take pictures with automatic settings. Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings.
  • Page 17 ■ Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be captured Capture a wider area Enlarge the subject (wide-angle) (telephoto) ■ Select the combination of shutter speed and aperture value (Mode dial: Press the shutter button halfway to measure the exposure Press halfway Rotate the rear dial to select the combination...
  • Page 18 Taking pictures ■ About recording motion pictures ● We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. ● If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor being disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor will not be recorded.

  • Page 19: Viewing Your Pictures [Normal Play]

    Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] Press the Playback button ( ) Press to select a picture to be displayed • You can also rotate the rear dial to select a picture. ● To play back a motion picture, select a picture with , and then press to start playback.

  • Page 20: Setting The Menu

    Setting the menu Refer to the following procedures to operate the menus. Example: Setting [AF Mode] from in the [Program AE] Mode Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu Press to select [AF Mode] and then press Press to select then press [MENU/SET] to set Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu Switching to other menus...

  • Page 21: Reading The Operating Instructions (Pdf Format)

    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) Select the desired language...

  • Page 22: Supplied Software

    Supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains the following software. Install the software on your computer to use. ■ PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorise these acquired pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used.

  • Page 23: Installing Supplied Software

    ■ LoiLoScope 30-day full-trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7) This software allows you to make full use of your computer and edit motion pictures easily. • This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site. Installing supplied software Preparations: •...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Camera: Information for Your Safety Power Source DC 5.1 V Power When recording: 1.6 W Consumption When playing back: 1.1 W Camera effective 10,100,000 pixels pixels Image sensor 1/1.7” MOS sensor, total pixel number 12,800,000 pixels Primary colour filter Lens...
  • Page 25 LCD monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (3:2) (Approx. 921,600 dots) Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB) SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / SDXC Memory Card Recording file format Still picture RAW / JPEG (based on Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.3 standard / DPOF corresponding) / MPO Motion pictures AVCHD / MP4...
  • Page 26 0 °C to 40 °C temperature Operating 10%RH to 80%RH humidity Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A82B (DMC-LX7GC/DMC-LX7GH)): Information for Your Safety Input AC~ 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A Output 4.2 V, 0.65 A Battery charger (Panasonic DE-A82D (DMC-LX7SG)): Information for Your Safety Input AC~ 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A...
  • Page 27 (ENG) VQT4J03...
  • Page 28 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD Progressive”, “AVCHD”, the “AVCHD Progressive” Logo and the “AVCHD” Logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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