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Panasonic DMCLX7 Recording motion pictures, Press the motion picture button to start recording

Models: DMCLX7 DMCLX7W VQT4J11 DMCLX7K M0712KZ0

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Application (Record)

Recording motion pictures

You can record motion pictures with audio (stereo).

Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures.

■■About zoom operation

Press the motion picture button to start recording

[Rec Mode] (→150)/[Rec Quality] (→150)

Elapsed	Remaining	recording time

recording time	(approx.)

●●Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it.

Press the motion picture button again to end recording

You can also use zoom while recording motion pictures. ••The zoom speed will be slower than normal.

••When using zoom while recording motion pictures, it may take some time to focus.

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Panasonic DMCLX7 Recording motion pictures, Press the motion picture button to start recording, About zoom operation

Contents

Register online at Customers onlyContents Application Record Taking pictures by locking Setting coloring102 103Application View OthersBefore use Condensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged upCamera handling Carefully observe copyright laws Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →222Standard Accessories Optional accessoriesNames and Functions of Main Parts About the hot shoe coverAperture ring Flash open switchCard/Battery door MicrophoneND/FOCUS lever Status indicatorLCD monitor →206 Rear dialPlayback button MENU/SETAttaching the lens cap and shoulder strap About batteries that you can use with this unit Charging batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed Charging light ChargeRemaining battery Recording still pictures Recording conditions by Cipa standardViewing pictures Recording motion picturesRecording conditions Open Lock To remove To remove batteryTo remove card Press down in center Built-in memory approx MB Saving your pictures cards and built-in memoryCompatible memory cards optional Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still picturesWhen the MP4 recording mode is used When the Avchd recording mode is usedRecording time capacity motion pictures Press MENU/SET while the message is displayed Setting the clockTurn on the power Press To select the language Press MENU/SETChanging time settings Select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menuSet the date and time Perform steps . →23 Press MENU/SET to bring up the menu Setting the menuPress to select the setting and press MENU/SET Press MENU/SET to close the menuSwitching menu type Menu typeClock Set Using the Setup menuWorld Time To record Location When you come back from your travel destinationTo set summer time Travel DateShutter Vol BeepBeep Tone Shutter ToneSettings VolumeSettings 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Cust.Set MemLCD Mode LCD Display / ViewfinderLVF Disp.Style / LCD Disp.Style Setting the position of the guidelinesSettings / / / OFF Guide LineSettings on / OFF HistogramRemaining Disp Video Rec AreaHighlight MF Resume Expo.MeterLens Resume MF AssistAuto LCD Off Settings 30 MIN. / 5MIN. / 2MIN. / 1 MIN Sleep Mode Settings 10MIN. / 5MIN. / 2MIN. / 1 MIN. / OFFEconomy Play on LCD Auto ReviewStart Mode No.ResetUSB Mode ResetSettings Reset Rec. settings? / Reset setup parameters? Output3D Playback Settings 3D / 2DViera Link Rotate DispMenu Resume Settings on / OFF / SET Register or change user nameScene Menu User’s Name RecVersion Disp FormatDemo Mode LanguageEntering Text Editing textRotate the mode dial to select the recording mode Sequence of operationsTaking still pictures Shutter button Take picturesRecording motion pictures Motion picture button Holding the camera About the direction detect functionSet to the desired recording mode About recording modesAbout Backlight Compensation Taking pictures with automatic settingsAutomatic Scene Detection Defocusing the background Press the rear dial to finalize the settingPress the rear dial Defocuses the background Closing the built-in flash Open the built-in flashAbout flash Motion Deblur Color ModeIHandheld Nite Shot IHDR Press to set AF Tracking AF TrackingSwitching to Intelligent Auto Plus Mode Press the rear dial Press to select an item to adjustPress to make adjustments Adjusting brightness, coloring, and background defocusingAbout setting items Taking pictures with your own settings Program ShiftProgram Diagram Select Program Diagram from the Rec menuUse cursor button to select the setting and press MENU/SET Setting Standard / Max. Aperture Optimum AccuracyTaking pictures by setting the aperture value Rotate the aperture ring to select the aperture valueTaking pictures by setting the shutter speed Rotate the rear dial to select shutter speedSetting the shutter speed Setting the aperture valueSelect the shutter speed and aperture value Manual exposure assist estimate Taking pictures by changing the picture effect Press to select the effect and press MENU/SETAdjusts the brightness Adjusts background defocusing Items that can be set ExpressiveRetro High Key Low KeySepia Dynamic MonochromeImpressive Art High DynamicCross Process Toy EffectDefocusing a picture Miniature EffectSoft Focus Star FilterOne Point Color Selecting the color to be retainedSmooth Defocus Radial Defocus Taking pictures according to the scene Use cursor button to select the scene and press MENU/SETScenery PortraitSoft Skin Panorama ShotIf the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to Night Scenery SportsNight Portrait HandheldBaby FoodTo record age and name PetGlass SunsetThrough Recording procedure 3D Photo ModeTips for recording pictures Press the motion picture button again to end recording Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording About zoom operationRecording motion pictures Avchd Progressive About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures MP4About recording modes Selected scene Scenes for motion pictureBurst function Recording motion pictures with manual operation Application Record Picture quality of high-speed motion pictures Press to select HS and press MENU/SETHigh Speed Video Registering your own settings and recording When changing the menu settings Set mode dial to / Custom modeCustom Using Zoom Zoom In/OutOptical Zoom Extended optical zoomZoom Digital ZoomStep Zoom Select the focal lengthStep Zoom stop position PreparationSwitch the focus selector switch to or Taking pictures with Auto FocusSwitching AF Mode Select AF Mode from the Rec menuPress to select Auto Focus mode items and press MENU/SET Taking front-on pictures of peopleAutomatically locking the focus on a moving subject Subject not centered in pictureLocking the focus Adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition Determined position for focus100 To change the AF areaUsing Manual Focus together with Auto Focus 101102 Switch the focus selector switch toTaking close-up pictures Shortest recording distance103 Adjust the composition and then take a pictureTaking pictures by locking the exposure and/or focus Point the camera at the subject Press AF/AE Lock buttonTaking pictures with Manual Focus Adjust focus using the ND Focus lever104 Enlarged display MF assist 105Shot AF Taking pictures with the built-in flash 106Select Flash in the Rec menu Changing the setting of the flash107 Press to select a type and press MENU/SETShutter speeds for each flash mode Available flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto108 Setting guide Setting the ISO Sensitivity109 110 About extended ISOSetting coloring White Balance White Set 1 White Set 2 / Color Temperature112 Setting the White Balance manuallyAWB operational range Performing White Balance fine adjustments Use to perform fine adjustments and press MENU/SETSetting the White Balance using color temperature 113Bracket recording using White Balance 114115 Taking pictures with self-timer 116117 To cancelTake a picture Setting the burst function 118119 120 Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures Switching the aspect ratio selector switch121 Select Aspect Bracket from Rec menu 122Use cursor button to select on and press MENU/SET 123 Using the built-in ND filterPress the ND/FOCUS lever to activate the ND filter Press the rear dial to select Exposure Compensation display Compensating the exposure124 Select the Exposure Compensation value125 Auto Bracket126 Press DISP. button to switch the display Switching the display of recording information, etc127 128 Using the level gaugeUsing the level gauge Correct camera angleUsing Quick menu 129How the Face Recognition function works During recording Recording with the Face Recognition function130 During playbackRecord the face picture 131Select Face Recog. from the Rec menu Registering face pictures132 Recording tips when registering face picturesPress to select the item for editing and press 133 Editing or deleting information about registered persons134 Using the Rec menuPhoto Style 135 Picture SizeAbout RAW file 136Quality 137 Quick AF 138AF/AE Lock 139 Metering ModeSettings High / Standard / LOW / OFF Dynamic140 Multi Expo141 Settings Auto 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2Resolution Min. Shtr Speed142 StabilizerAF Assist Lamp 143Flash 144 Settings 1ST / 2NDFlash Synchro 145 Flash AdjustSettings -2 EV to +2 EV unit 1/3 EV Red-Eye RemovalOpt. Viewfinder 146Aspect Bracket About interval recording 147Time Lapse Shot 148 149 Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFFDate Stamp 150 Using the Motion Picture menuRec Mode Rec QualityContinuous AF Settings Auto / OFF151 Wind CutPress the playback button Viewing your pictures Normal Play152 Press to select a picture to be displayedEnlarging the focus point 153Zooming in and viewing Playback zoom 154 Viewing a list of pictures Multi Playback155 Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar PlaybackDisplaying pictures in a group 156Representative picture display Playback for burst pictures/Continuous playback157 Automatic scrolling display of panorama pictures 158Enlarged display About panorama playback159 Viewing motion picturesOperations during motion picture playback Capturing still pictures from motion pictures 160Select Video Divide from Playback menu Splitting up motion pictures161 Original motion picture that was split does not remainChanging the picture information display, etc 162163 Deleting picturesPress button to delete displayed picture 164 To delete multiple up to 100/To delete all pictures2D/3D Settings Different playback methods Playback Mode165 166 Slide ShowUse cursor button to select Start and press MENU/SET 167Operations during Slide Show Filtering Play 168Press to select the playback method and press MENU/SET Calendar169 Retouching picturesAuto Retouch 170 Creative Retouch171 Using the Playback menuUpload Set Uploading to image-sharing websites 172Enter characters Entering text →44 To clear all173 Text StampItems that can be stamped 174Video Divide 175 Select picture and make settingResize 176 Cropping177 Leveling178 Favorite179 Print Set180 Protect181 Face Rec EditCopy all pictures from built-in memory to card 182Use cursor button to select and press MENU/SET Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memoryConnect camera to TV Viewing on TV screen183 Turn on TV184 185 What is Viera Link HDMI?Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control Other related operations Power OFF 186To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D 187Viewing 3D still pictures 188 Connect camera to recorder Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures189 Start playback on camera Start recording on recorder190 Using PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computerUse PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer Computer specifications Using with your PC191 Connect camera to computer To cancel connection192 Operate with your computerFolder and file names on computer Windows When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS193 MacSelect the upload destination 194Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it →193 Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites195 To cancel printPrinting Connect camera to printer196 Printing multiple pictures 197Printing with date and text Making print settings on the camera Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET198 Using the Live View Finder optional Digital Camera Accessory System199 Using the External Viewfinder optional 200Using the external flash optional 201202 Using the filter optional How to install a filter adaptor203 204 Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover 205Recording List of LCD monitor displays206 6 8 12 13207 208 Recording During a zoom operation, for example209 Playback210 17 16 15Message displays 211Memory card parameter error 212Other problems LCD monitor-related problemsPlayback-related problems 213Battery, power 214215 Motion picture recording stops midway216 Subject appears distorted217 LCD monitor218 Playback219 TV, computer, printerEdges of pictures are cut off when printing 220221 Others222 When in useUsage cautions and notes Caring for your cameraMemory cards When not using for a while223 LCD Monitor224 Charging the batteryWhen using a tripod or unipod Charger3D viewing 225Personal Information