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Panasonic DMCLX7W, DMCLX7K, M0712KZ0, VQT4J11 Recording motion pictures with manual operation

Models: DMCLX7 DMCLX7W VQT4J11 DMCLX7K M0712KZ0

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[Creative Video Mode]

Application (Record)

Recording motion pictures with manual operation

You can set the desired shutter speed and aperture value to record motion pictures. ••About recording modes (→48)

Press to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]

••When you select [] by rotating the mode dial, the menu appears automatically.

••You can display the [Creative Video] menu by pressing [MENU/SET]. For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25)

	Setting	Description
	P [Program AE]	Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value.
	A [Aperture-Priority]	Records motion pictures at a set aperture value. (The shutter speed
	A [Aperture-Priority]	is automatically adjusted.)
		is automatically adjusted.)
	S [Shutter-Priority]	Records motion pictures at a set shutter speed. (The aperture value
	S [Shutter-Priority]	is automatically adjusted.)
		is automatically adjusted.)
	M [Manual Exposure]	Records motion pictures at a set shutter speed and a set aperture
	M [Manual Exposure]	value.
		value.
	HS [High Speed Video]	For details (→89).

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Panasonic DMCLX7W Recording motion pictures with manual operation, Press to select the setting and press MENU/SET

Contents

Customers only Register online atContents Application Record 103 Setting coloring102 Taking pictures by lockingOthers Application ViewCondensation When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up Before useCamera handling Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →222 Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Carefully observe copyright lawsOptional accessories Standard AccessoriesAbout the hot shoe cover Names and Functions of Main PartsMicrophone Flash open switchCard/Battery door Aperture ringRear dial Status indicatorLCD monitor →206 ND/FOCUS leverMENU/SET Playback buttonAttaching the lens cap and shoulder strap Charging light Charge Charging batteryDetach the battery after charging is completed About batteries that you can use with this unitRemaining battery Recording conditions by Cipa standard Recording still picturesRecording motion pictures Viewing picturesRecording conditions Open Lock To remove battery To removeTo remove card Press down in center Saving your pictures cards and built-in memory Built-in memory approx MBCompatible memory cards optional Recording picture capacity still pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording timeWhen the Avchd recording mode is used When the MP4 recording mode is usedRecording time capacity motion pictures Press To select the language Press MENU/SET Setting the clockTurn on the power Press MENU/SET while the message is displayedSelect Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu Changing time settingsSet the date and time Perform steps . →23 Press MENU/SET to close the menu Setting the menuPress to select the setting and press MENU/SET Press MENU/SET to bring up the menuMenu type Switching menu typeUsing the Setup menu Clock SetWorld Time Travel Date When you come back from your travel destinationTo set summer time To record LocationShutter Tone BeepBeep Tone Shutter VolCust.Set Mem VolumeSettings 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 SettingsLCD Display / Viewfinder LCD ModeGuide Line Setting the position of the guidelinesSettings / / / OFF LVF Disp.Style / LCD Disp.StyleHistogram Settings on / OFFVideo Rec Area Remaining DispHighlight MF Assist Expo.MeterLens Resume MF ResumeSleep Mode Settings 10MIN. / 5MIN. / 2MIN. / 1 MIN. / OFF Auto LCD Off Settings 30 MIN. / 5MIN. / 2MIN. / 1 MINEconomy Auto Review Play on LCDNo.Reset Start ModeOutput ResetSettings Reset Rec. settings? / Reset setup parameters? USB ModeRotate Disp Settings 3D / 2DViera Link 3D PlaybackUser’s Name Rec Settings on / OFF / SET Register or change user nameScene Menu Menu ResumeFormat Version DispLanguage Demo ModeEditing text Entering TextSequence of operations Rotate the mode dial to select the recording modeTake pictures Taking still pictures Shutter buttonRecording motion pictures Motion picture button About the direction detect function Holding the cameraAbout recording modes Set to the desired recording modeTaking pictures with automatic settings About Backlight CompensationAutomatic Scene Detection Press the rear dial to finalize the setting Defocusing the backgroundPress the rear dial Defocuses the background Open the built-in flash Closing the built-in flashAbout flash Color Mode Motion DeblurIHandheld Nite Shot IHDR AF Tracking Press to set AF TrackingAdjusting brightness, coloring, and background defocusing Press the rear dial Press to select an item to adjustPress to make adjustments Switching to Intelligent Auto Plus ModeAbout setting items Program Shift Taking pictures with your own settingsSetting Standard / Max. Aperture Optimum Accuracy Select Program Diagram from the Rec menuUse cursor button to select the setting and press MENU/SET Program DiagramRotate the aperture ring to select the aperture value Taking pictures by setting the aperture valueRotate the rear dial to select shutter speed Taking pictures by setting the shutter speedSetting the aperture value Setting the shutter speedSelect the shutter speed and aperture value Manual exposure assist estimate Press to select the effect and press MENU/SET Taking pictures by changing the picture effectAdjusts the brightness Adjusts background defocusing Expressive Items that can be setRetro Low Key High KeyDynamic Monochrome SepiaHigh Dynamic Impressive ArtToy Effect Cross ProcessMiniature Effect Defocusing a pictureStar Filter Soft FocusSelecting the color to be retained One Point ColorSmooth Defocus Radial Defocus Use cursor button to select the scene and press MENU/SET Taking pictures according to the scenePanorama Shot PortraitSoft Skin SceneryIf the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to Handheld SportsNight Portrait Night SceneryPet FoodTo record age and name BabySunset GlassThrough 3D Photo Mode Recording procedureTips for recording pictures About zoom operation Recording motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to end recordingRecording motion pictures MP4 About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Avchd ProgressiveSelected scene Scenes for motion picture About recording modesBurst function Recording motion pictures with manual operation Application Record Press to select HS and press MENU/SET Picture quality of high-speed motion picturesHigh Speed Video Registering your own settings and recording Set mode dial to / Custom mode When changing the menu settingsCustom Zoom In/Out Using ZoomExtended optical zoom Optical ZoomDigital Zoom ZoomPreparation Select the focal lengthStep Zoom stop position Step ZoomTaking pictures with Auto Focus Switch the focus selector switch to orTaking front-on pictures of people Select AF Mode from the Rec menuPress to select Auto Focus mode items and press MENU/SET Switching AF ModeSubject not centered in picture Automatically locking the focus on a moving subjectDetermined position for focus Adjust focus according to subjectReturn to desired composition Locking the focusTo change the AF area 100101 Using Manual Focus together with Auto FocusShortest recording distance Switch the focus selector switch toTaking close-up pictures 102Point the camera at the subject Press AF/AE Lock button Adjust the composition and then take a pictureTaking pictures by locking the exposure and/or focus 103Adjust focus using the ND Focus lever Taking pictures with Manual Focus104 105 Enlarged display MF assistShot AF 106 Taking pictures with the built-in flashPress to select a type and press MENU/SET Changing the setting of the flash107 Select Flash in the Rec menuAvailable flash range when Sensitivity setting is Auto Shutter speeds for each flash mode108 Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting guide109 About extended ISO 110White Set 1 White Set 2 / Color Temperature Setting coloring White BalanceSetting the White Balance manually 112AWB operational range 113 Use to perform fine adjustments and press MENU/SETSetting the White Balance using color temperature Performing White Balance fine adjustments114 Bracket recording using White Balance115 116 Taking pictures with self-timerTo cancel 117Take a picture 118 Setting the burst function119 120 Switching the aspect ratio selector switch Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures121 122 Select Aspect Bracket from Rec menuUse cursor button to select on and press MENU/SET Using the built-in ND filter 123Press the ND/FOCUS lever to activate the ND filter Select the Exposure Compensation value Compensating the exposure124 Press the rear dial to select Exposure Compensation displayAuto Bracket 125126 Switching the display of recording information, etc Press DISP. button to switch the display127 Correct camera angle Using the level gaugeUsing the level gauge 128129 Using Quick menuDuring playback Recording with the Face Recognition function130 How the Face Recognition function works During recordingRegistering face pictures 131Select Face Recog. from the Rec menu Record the face pictureRecording tips when registering face pictures 132Press to select the item for editing and press Editing or deleting information about registered persons 133Using the Rec menu 134Photo Style Picture Size 135136 About RAW fileQuality 137 138 Quick AFAF/AE Lock Dynamic Metering ModeSettings High / Standard / LOW / OFF 139Multi Expo 140Min. Shtr Speed Settings Auto 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2Resolution 141Stabilizer 142143 AF Assist LampFlash Settings 1ST / 2ND 144Flash Synchro Red-Eye Removal Flash AdjustSettings -2 EV to +2 EV unit 1/3 EV 145146 Opt. ViewfinderAspect Bracket 147 About interval recordingTime Lapse Shot 148 Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF 149Date Stamp Rec Quality Using the Motion Picture menuRec Mode 150Wind Cut Settings Auto / OFF151 Continuous AFPress to select a picture to be displayed Viewing your pictures Normal Play152 Press the playback button153 Enlarging the focus pointZooming in and viewing Playback zoom Viewing a list of pictures Multi Playback 154Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback 155Playback for burst pictures/Continuous playback 156Representative picture display Displaying pictures in a group157 About panorama playback 158Enlarged display Automatic scrolling display of panorama picturesViewing motion pictures 159Operations during motion picture playback 160 Capturing still pictures from motion picturesOriginal motion picture that was split does not remain Splitting up motion pictures161 Select Video Divide from Playback menu162 Changing the picture information display, etcDeleting pictures 163Press button to delete displayed picture To delete multiple up to 100/To delete all pictures 164Different playback methods Playback Mode 2D/3D Settings165 Slide Show 166167 Use cursor button to select Start and press MENU/SETOperations during Slide Show Calendar 168Press to select the playback method and press MENU/SET Filtering PlayRetouching pictures 169Auto Retouch Creative Retouch 170Using the Playback menu 171Upload Set To clear all 172Enter characters Entering text →44 Uploading to image-sharing websitesText Stamp 173174 Items that can be stampedVideo Divide Select picture and make setting 175Resize Cropping 176Leveling 177Favorite 178Print Set 179Protect 180Face Rec Edit 181Copy 1 picture at a time from card to built-in memory 182Use cursor button to select and press MENU/SET Copy all pictures from built-in memory to cardTurn on TV Viewing on TV screen183 Connect camera to TV184 What is Viera Link HDMI? 185Viera Link Hdmi Hdavi Control 186 Other related operations Power OFF187 To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3DViewing 3D still pictures 188 Start playback on camera Start recording on recorder Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures189 Connect camera to recorderUsing PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy to your computer 190Use PHOTOfunSTUDIO to copy pictures to your computer Using with your PC Computer specifications191 Operate with your computer To cancel connection192 Connect camera to computerMac When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS193 Folder and file names on computer WindowsUploading pictures to image-sharing websites 194Double-click LUMIXUP.EXE to start it →193 Select the upload destinationConnect camera to printer To cancel printPrinting 195196 197 Printing multiple picturesPrinting with date and text Use cursor button to select setting and press MENU/SET Making print settings on the camera198 Digital Camera Accessory System Using the Live View Finder optional199 200 Using the External Viewfinder optional201 Using the external flash optional202 How to install a filter adaptor Using the filter optional203 204 205 Insert DC coupler instead of battery Open DC coupler cover6 8 12 13 List of LCD monitor displays206 Recording207 Recording During a zoom operation, for example 208Playback 20917 16 15 210211 Message displays212 Memory card parameter error213 LCD monitor-related problemsPlayback-related problems Other problems214 Battery, powerMotion picture recording stops midway 215Subject appears distorted 216LCD monitor 217Playback 218TV, computer, printer 219220 Edges of pictures are cut off when printingOthers 221Caring for your camera When in useUsage cautions and notes 222LCD Monitor When not using for a while223 Memory cardsCharger Charging the batteryWhen using a tripod or unipod 224225 3D viewingPersonal Information