Panasonic DMC-TZ7 No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured, Camera rattles if shaken

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Q&A Troubleshooting (Continued)

TV, computer, printer

No image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured.

Not connected correctly (P.107, 108).

TV input setting not set to auxiliary input.

‘VIDEO OUT’ not set to ‘PAL’ (P.25).

TV is not compatible with SDHC memory card. (When using SDHC memory card)

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.

→Connect with AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m, 4.9 feet) or

RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m, 9.8 feet), optional) and play on camera (P.107, 108).

Picture is not displayed on full TV screen.

Check ‘TV ASPECT’ settings (P.25).

VIERA Link (HDMI) is not working.

Is the HDMI mini cable (optional) connected correctly? (P.108)

→Check that the HDMI mini cable (optional) is fully inserted. Is the camera’s ‘VIERA Link’ setting set to ‘ON’? (P.26)

→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).

→Check the VIERA Link (HDMI) settings on the device you are connecting to.

→Turn the camera’s power off and on again.

→Turn 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.)

Cannot send pictures to computer.

Not connected correctly (P.101).

Check whether computer has recognised camera.

Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PC’ (P.24).

Computer does not recognise card (only reads built-in memory).

Disconnect USB connection cable and reconnect with card in place. Set mode dial to any except .

I want to play computer pictures on my camera.

Use the supplied software PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures from computer to camera. To save to clipboard, use software to copy from computer to card, then copy to clipboard folder with ‘COPY’ (P.98) in PLAYBACK menu.

Cannot print when connecting to printer.

Printer not compatible with PictBridge.

Set ‘USB MODE’ to ‘PictBridge (PTP)’ (P.24).

Cannot get the date printing.

Make date printing settings before printing.

•In shop: Make PRINT SET settings (P.96), and request printing ‘with dates’.

•With printer: Make PRINT SET settings, and use a printer compatible with date printing.

•With supplied software: Select ‘with dates’ within print settings.

Use ‘TEXT STAMP’ before printing (P.90).

TV, computer, printer (continued)

Edges cut off pictures when printing.

Release any trimming or edgeless printing settings on printer before printing. (Consult printer operating manual.)

Pictures taken on ‘ASPECT RATIO’.

→If printing in shop, check if 16:9 sizes can be printed.

Others

Menu not displayed in desired language.

Change ‘LANGUAGE’ setting (P.26).

Camera rattles if shaken.

This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault.

Cannot set ‘AUTO REVIEW’.

Cannot be set when any of the following are in use: ‘AUTO BRACKET’, ‘MULTI ASPECT ’, ‘BURST’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘HI-SPEED BURST’, and ‘FLASH BURST’ scene

modes, and ‘AUDIO REC.’.

Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations.

‘AF ASSIST LAMP’ set to ‘ON’ (P.78).

AF ASSIST LAMP is not illuminated.

‘AF ASSIST LAMP’ is set to ‘OFF’.

Not illuminated in bright locations or when using ‘SCENERY’, ‘NIGHT SCENERY’, ‘SELF PORTRAIT’, ‘FIREWORKS’, ‘AERIAL PHOTO’, or ‘SUNSET’ scene modes.

Camera is hot.

Camera may become a little warm during use, but this does not affect performance or quality.

Lens makes a clicking noise.

When brightness changes, the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor brightness may also change, but this is due to aperture settings being made. (Does not affect recording.)

Clock is incorrect.

Camera has been left for a long period.

→Reset the clock (P.17).

(Date will be set to ‘0:00 0. 0. 0’ for pictures if clock is not set.) Long time was taken to set clock (clock behind by this amount).

When using zoom, picture becomes slightly warped and the edges of the subject become coloured.

Pictures may be slightly warped or coloured around the edges, depending on the zoom ratio, but this is not a fault.

File numbers are not recorded in sequence.

File numbers are reset when new folders are created (P.102).

File numbers have jumped backwards.

Battery was removed/inserted with power on.

(Numbers may jump backwards if folder/file numbers are not correctly recorded.)

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Contents Web Site http//panasonic.net M0209KZ1029Shall be Easily Accessible Socket Outlet Shall be Installed Near the EquipmentAbout the battery charger Dear CustomerSales and Support Information For business users in the European UnionTo play back the pictures VQT1Z93 ‘VIERA Link’ supportContents Standard accessories To prevent damage and faultsRead first Detach the battery after charging is complete Charging batteryNames of parts Connect the AC mains leadCompletely insert battery and card Charging battery Inserting battery and cardSlide to the ‘OPEN’ position and open the lid Close lidRemaining battery and memory capacity Setting the clockPicture save destination cards and built-in memory Select Setup menu Using menusSelect the setting Select the itemUsing Quick menu Using Setup menuSelect item and setting Set to Display ‘Quick menu’Auto Power LCD LCD ModePower LCD Economy Power SaveReset Reset REC. SETTINGS? YES/NO NO.RESET YES/NOReset Setup PARAMETERS? USB Mode Select on ConnectionVersion Disp Demo ModeFormat YES/NO LanguageBasic shooting operation Set to the desired recording modeSet to Set to the desired recording mode Status indicator Motion Picture Mode Clipboard ModePress the shutter button Press halfway Adjust the focus Aim the camera and shoot‘INTELLIGENT Auto Mode’ Taking picture with automatic settingsTake a picture Face Detection and Face Recognition Taking pictures with your own settings‘NORMAL Picture mode’ AF TrackingTaking pictures/motion pictures with zoom First adjust focus according to subjectAlign focus for desired composition Zoom In/OutDisplay REC menu Enlarging further ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’Select ‘DIGITAL ZOOM’ Finish Deleting pictures Viewing your pictures Normal PlayTo delete multiple up to 50 or all pictures Taking pictures with flash Changing recording information displayPress to change display Display ‘FLASH’ Select the desired typeTaking close-up pictures/motion pictures Available types in each mode default settingDisplay ‘MACRO MODE’ Select ‘AF MACRO’ Take an imageFocus range for Normal Picture mode Adjust the digital zoom magnification with the zoom leverTaking images at even closer range ‘MACRO ZOOM’ Display ‘MACRO MODE’Exposure Taking images with self-timerAuto Bracket Pictures only Taking pictures according to the scene Set to ‘SCN’ Scene Mode Select sceneAspect ratio ‘MULTI ASPECT’ Display ‘MULTI ASPECT’Scene Uses, Tips ‘SCENE MODE’Food NightParty CandleSens HighHI-SPEED BurstBeach FireworksSnow AerialTaking motion pictures Mode dial ‘MY SCN MODE/MY Scene MODE’Normal Picture Mode Mode Intelligent Auto ModeMY SCN MODE/MY Scene MODE/ Scene Mode See P.51 Scene Mode or P.60 My Scene Mode for detailsFace Recognition function ‘MOTION Picture mode’ ModeFace registration Function Useful features for travelTravel Date Record travel date and destination Select ‘LOCATION’ Select ‘SET’ Enter destinationWorld Time Using REC/MOTION Picture menuRegistering local time at your travel destination Picture SizeAspect Ratio QualityIntelligent ISO SensitivityWhite balance fine adjustment excluding ‘AWB’ AF ModeSetting white balance manually White BalancePRE AF Metering Mode‘AERIAL PHOTO’, ‘UNDERWATER’ scene modes OFFBurst Color ModeDigital Zoom StabilizerMIN. Shtr Speed REC ModeAudio REC AF Assist LampREC Quality Taking/viewing clipboard picturesContinuous AF Wind CUTViewing as list Multi playback/Calendar playback Zoom markSet to multiple screen display Clipboard menuDifferent playback methods ‘PLAYBACK MODE’ Viewing motion pictures/pictures with audioSelect the picture and start playback Set to Set to a position other thanSlide Show Mode PlayCategory Play Using Playback menuCalendar Title EditText Stamp Select items and make settings for eachResize Select ‘SINGLE’ Select sizeTrimming LevelingFace Recog Rotate Disp Aspect ConvFavorite Protect Print SETAudio DUB Copy Copying recorded picturesDubbing playback images via AV cables Copying to computers P.100Computer specifications Using with your PCCopying still pictures and motion pictures Select ‘PC’ on the cameraPrivate Avchd If using Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OSModelinf Select ‘PictBridge PTP’ on the camera PrintingSelect picture to print with and set Select ‘PRINT START’ Printing multiple picturesViewing on TV screen Turn on camera Set REC/PLAY switch toPrinting Connect camera to TV Turn on TVWhat is Viera Link HDMI? What is HDMI?Viewing on a TV with Hdmi Socket Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi ControlTMOther related operations Available functionsDisplay/hide operation icons Recording List of LCD monitor displaysPlayback Press the display button to change display P.12Message displays Troubleshooting LCD monitor dims during motion picture recording Monitor sometimes shuts off even though power is onBrightness is unstable Monitor flickers indoorsEdges cut off pictures when printing Cannot print when connecting to printerNo image appears on TV. Image blurred or not coloured TV screen display different to LCD monitor122 VQT1Z93 Usage cautions and notesRecording picture/time capacity REC ModeAspect Ratio Picture Size QualityREC Quality Wvga VGA Qvga Varies according to ‘REC QUALITY’ P.80 settingMin 27 s Min 20 s Min 50 s Min 10 s 4 minSpecifications DMC-TZ7 Input To 240 V 50/60Hz, 0.2 a Battery Pack lithium-ion Specifications DMC-TZ6/ DMC-TZ65DMC-TZ6 65 a
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The Panasonic DMC-TZ series has been a popular line of compact digital cameras, known for their versatility, user-friendly features, and quality performance. Among the notable models are the DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ65, and DMC-TZ7, each offering a unique blend of technological advancements and innovative features to meet the needs of photography enthusiasts and casual users alike.

The DMC-TZ6, released as part of the series, boasts a 12.1-megapixel sensor and a Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens that offers a 12x optical zoom, providing impressive close-up shots and landscape photography capabilities. With the incorporation of Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.), users can capture sharp images even in low-light conditions or while on the move. The camera's Venus Engine allows for quick processing speeds, ensuring that users can capture images with reduced noise levels and vibrant colors.

Building on the success of its predecessor, the DMC-TZ65 features a slightly improved 16-megapixel sensor and an extensive zoom range of 20x, coupled with an impressive focal length that spans wide-angle to telephoto. This model continues to embrace features like O.I.S. to mitigate blurriness and deliver crystal-clear images. Additionally, the TZ65 introduces Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing users to easily share their photos and videos on social media platforms or transfer files directly to their smartphones. The built-in GPS feature also enhances travel photography, providing geotagging capabilities for memorable locations.

The DMC-TZ7 is another noteworthy entry in the lineup that offers advanced features appealing to a broader audience. With a 12.1-megapixel sensor and a 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens, this camera achieves stunning perspectives and greater depth in images. The TZ7 is equipped with HD video recording capabilities, making it just as adept at capturing high-definition video as it is at still photography. Its Intelligent Auto mode utilizes advanced scene detection technology to adjust settings automatically for optimal results, ensuring even novice photographers can achieve impressive shots effortlessly.

In summary, the Panasonic DMC-TZ6, DMC-TZ65, and DMC-TZ7 offer a remarkable array of features tailored to diverse photographic needs. From high-resolution sensors and powerful zoom capabilities to smart connectivity options and user-friendly modes, these cameras reflect Panasonic's commitment to delivering quality and innovation in compact photography. Whether for travel, events, or spontaneous moments, the TZ series continues to be a reliable choice for capturing life's memories with style and efficiency.
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