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Panasonic DMC-SZ7 owner manual Using the Motion Picture Menu, Rec Mode, Rec Quality

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Recording

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu

For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P38.

In [Panorama Shot] in Scene Mode, the [Motion Picture] menu will not be displayed.

[Rec Mode]

Applicable modes:

This sets up the data format of motion pictures.

	[AVCHD]	Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for playback on
	[AVCHD]	your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
		your HDTV using an HDMI connection.

	[MP4]	Select this format to record standard definition video for playback on
	[MP4]	your PC.
		your PC.

[Rec Quality]

Applicable modes:

This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures.

When [AVCHD] is selected

Settings	Quality (bit rate)		fps		Aspect ratio
			60i
[FSH]	1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 17 Mbps		(Sensor output is
			30 fps)		16:9

			60p
			60p
[SH]	1280k720 pixels/Approx.	17 Mbps	(Sensor output is
			30 fps)

When [MP4] is selected

Settings	Quality (bit rate)		fps		Aspect ratio
[FHD]	1920k1080 pixels/Approx. 20 Mbps			16:9
			30
[HD]	1280k720 pixels/Approx.	10 Mbps
[HD]	1280k720 pixels/Approx.	10 Mbps

[VGA]	640k480 pixels/Approx.	4 Mbps		4:3

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Panasonic DMC-SZ7 owner manual Using the Motion Picture Menu, Rec Mode, Rec Quality

Contents

F1211MR0 Contents Video Divide 100 Using Viera Link Hdmi 111Taking a Picture with Face Recognition 103Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure About Condensation When the lens is fogged upCare of the camera Standard Accessories Names and Functions of Main Parts Or PressStrap eyelet Charging the Battery About batteries that you can use with this unitInserting the Battery Insert the battery into the camera to charge itCharging Check that this unit is turned offBattery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication About the charging lampRecording motion pictures Recording still picturesRecording conditions by Cipa standard MP4Playback Playback timeInserting and Removing the Card optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the cardBuilt-in Memory Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card CardPreparation MP4 Available recording time when recording motion picturesNumber of recordable pictures Clock is not set when the camera is shipped Setting Date/Time Clock SetSlide the REC/PLAY switch to ! and then turn the camera on Press MENU/SET to setChanging the Clock Setting Preventing jitter camera shake Tips for taking good picturesFit the strap and hold the camera carefully Direction Detection Function Rotate DispSelecting the Recording Mode Taking pictures using the automatic function Recording ModeScene Detection When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Portrait Scenery Low Light MacroChanging the settings About the flash P53 IHandheld Nite ShotIHDR Backlight Compensation Taking pictures with your favorite settings Normal Picture ModeCm 0.16 feet 6.6 feet M 4.9 feet FocusingRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode Compose the picture Applicable modes Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout zooming while recording motion pictures Picture size Flash setting is fixed to ŒRecording still pictures while recording motion pictures MP4 Picture sizeSelecting a picture Slide the REC/PLAY switch toPlaying Back Pictures Normal Play Press 2 orRotate the zoom lever towards L W Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards Z TPlaying Back Motion Pictures Creating Still Pictures From a Motion Picture Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SETTo delete a single picture Once deleted, pictures cannot be recoveredDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deleted, and then PressWhen Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SET To delete multiple pictures up to 50 or all the picturesSetting the Menu Setting menu itemsPress 3/4 to select the menu item and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SETUsing the Quick Menu Destination About the Setup MenuSetting Date/Time Travel destination areaLocation SET OFFElapsed days are not recorded Travel destination is recorded at the time of recordingHigh Beep LevelBeep Tone 1 / 2 Shutter Vol BrightnessRec. Info Pattern ON/OFF ¢ Can be set only when Recording Mode is setLCD Mode Guide LineVideo Rec Area Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checkedHistogram 1SEC 2SEC Sleep Mode2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO LCD Power Save Pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressedReset Reset the file number of the next recording toNo.Reset USB ModeOutput Set to match the type of TVTV Aspect Viera LinkSet the language displayed on the screen Display so that they are displayedVertically Auto Demo on OFF Demo Demo ModeStabilizer Demo About the LCD Monitor Recording ModePlayback Mode Press DISP. to changeRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Tele Screen display  Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recordingAvailable Flash Settings in Recording Mode Available flash rangeFlash setting Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Taking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro Zoom Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed Taking Pictures with the Self-timerPicture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed Compensate the exposure Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed Properly exposed Towards positive Towards negativeWith Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketIs set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set D0 EV J1 EV I1 EVMiniature Effect Mode Record pictures that look like dioramasRecorded Scene Mode Taking pictures that match the scene beingScenery PortraitSoft Skin This allows you to take pictures of a wide landscapePanorama Shot About playback Night Portrait Technique for Night Portrait ModeSports Night SceneryBaby1/Baby2 To cancel Age and Name Select the OFF setting in stepFood Press 4 to select Exit and then press MENU/SET to finishHigh Sens PetSunset Glass ThroughYou cannot record 3D pictures in vertical orientation Taking 3D pictures 3D Photo ModeTechnique for taking 3D pictures Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function Face Settings Point of recording when registering the face imagesSelect item to edit with 3/4, and then press MENU/SET Press 3/ 4/ 2/ 1 to select the priority and then press Perform in Face SettingsChange or delete the information for a registered person Entering Text Display the entry screenPicture Size Using the Rec MenuFor details on Rec menu settings, refer to P38 Applicable modesSettings Description of settings QualityAbout Intelligent ISO sensitivity control SensitivityJitter of the subject White Balance Press MENU/SET to finish Setting the White Balance manuallyFinely adjusting the White Balance AF Mode About š Face Detection Face Recog Settings ON/OFFQuick AF ExposureDigital Zoom ResolutionMin. Shtr Speed Flash setting is fixed to Œ except for Settings Description of settings Number Recordable picturesFlash setting is fixed to ‰ BurstRed-Eye Removal Color ModeAF Assist Lamp Clock Set StabilizerDate Stamp Stamp the year, month, and dayRec Quality Using the Motion Picture MenuRec Mode Wind Cut Settings AUTO/OFFContinuous AF This prevents the recording of wind-noise automaticallyVarious methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methodsSlide Show Operations performed during slide showEffect Changing the slide show settingsSettings Description of settings Duration Duration or Repeat can be setThen press MENU/SET to set Filtering PlayPress 3/4/2/1 to select the category About the categories to be sortedYou can display pictures by recording date CalendarPress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Brightness and color of the pictures taken can be balanced Having Fun with Recorded PicturesAuto Retouch Creative Retouch EffectSelect the picture, and then press MENU/SET to set Using the Playback MenuUpload Set Upload to the image sharing sites Select the picture, and then press Multi settingTitle Edit MENU/SET to setText Stamp Face Recognition Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press MENU/SETPress Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET Baby/PetVideo Divide It cannot be restored once divided100 101 ResizeZoom lever T Enlargement Zoom lever W Reduction 2/1 Move 102Cropping Select the picture, and then press MENU/SET 103Favorite 104 Print Set105 To print the date106 Protect107 Face Rec Edit108 CopyConnect the camera and a TV Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen109 To connect with an Hdmi mini cable optional110 111 Using Viera Link HdmiWhat is the Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control? Preparations Set the Viera Link to ON. P47112 Automatic input switchingOther linked operations Turning the power off Preparations Set the 3D Playback to 3D. P47 Playing back 3D pictures113 Select 3D Play in Filtering Play in the Playback Mode. P91114 Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion Pictures115 Copy the playback image using an AV cable 116Copy the images to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIO Copying to a PC using PHOTOfunSTUDIOInstall PHOTOfunSTUDIO to the PC Connect camera to PC 117PC that can be used Connecting to a PC118 Operate the PC 119Press 3/4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET 120 DesktopStart up the LUMIXUP.EXE by double-clicking it. P120 121Uploading the images to sharing sites Select the destination to uploadPress 3/4 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Printing the Pictures122 Selecting multiple pictures and printing them 123Selecting a single picture and printing it Press Press 3/4 to select an item and then press MENU/SETPrint with Date Print Settings124 Num.of prints125 Paper SizeLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paper126 Recording Screen Display127 128 Age P66129 About the Lens 130About the LCD monitor 131 About the personal information 132Do not bend or drop the card DisclaimerAbout the picture data When not using the camera for a long period of time133 About tripods or unipodsMessage Display 134Insert SD card again/Try another card This battery cannot be used135 Folder cannot be created136 TroubleshootingBattery and power source Recording137 Recording by Panorama Shot is ended before finishing 138Motion picture recording stops in the middle Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possibleFlash 139LCD monitor 140 PlaybackThumbnail is displayed appears on the screen 141Red part of the recorded image has changed color to black Sound of the recorded motion pictures sometimes breaks up142 TV, PC and printer143 Others144 Hdavi Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation

Using the [Motion Picture] Menu

[Rec Mode]

Applicable modes:

[AVCHD]

[MP4]

[Rec Quality]

Applicable modes:

When [AVCHD] is selected

[FSH]

When [MP4] is selected

[VGA]