Digital Camera
Model No.
DMC-LX7
EB
VQT4J01
M0712KZ0
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.
Location
Bottom
Bottom
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Warning
When using an AC adaptor, use the AC Mains Lead supplied with the AC
adaptor.
Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a
genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable
(RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5m) (4.9feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0m) (9.8feet)
Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
Before use
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A
and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A
Figure B
Fuse cover
Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal
and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance
with the AVC Standard (AVC Video) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity
and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No
license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information
may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety..... 2
Before use................................. 6
Standard accessories.............. 7
Names and Functions of
Main Parts............................... 10
Attaching the lens cap and
shoulder strap........................ 13
Charging the battery.............. 14
Inserting and removing the
card (optional)/the battery..... 15
Setting the clock..................... 16
Taking pictures....................... 17
Viewing your pictures
[Normal Play].......................... 20
Deleting pictures.................... 20
Setting the menu.................... 21
Reading the Operating
Instructions (PDF format)...... 22
Supplied software................... 23
Installing supplied software.... 24
Specifications......................... 25
Before use
Camera handling
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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
DMW-BCJ13E
Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the text.
Battery charger
DE-A82A
Battery charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in the text.
AC Mains Lead
K2CT3YY00034
CD-ROM
Software:
Use it to install
the software on
your PC.
CD-ROM
VFF1039
Operating
Instructions for
advanced features
Hot shoe cover*
VKF4970
Thread protector*
VGQ1H81
Shoulder strap
VFC4901
Lens cap*
VYK5W85
USB connection
cable
K1HY08YY0025
Standard accessories
Optional Accessories
Battery pack
DC coupler*
DMW-BCJ13
DMW-DCC7
AC adaptor*
DMW-AC5
DMW-LVF2
External viewfinder
DMW-VF1
Flash
DMW-FL220
DMW-FL360
DMW-FL500
DMW-FA1
PL filter
DMW-LPLA37
MC protector
DMW-LMCH37
ND filter
DMW-LND37
AV cable
DMW-AVC1
RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30
DMW-USBC1
RP-SDU64GE1K
RP-SDA32GE1K
RP-SDU32GE1K
RP-SDRA32GEK
RP-SDA16GE1K
RP-SDU16GE1K
RP-SDRA16GEK
RP-SDA08GE1K
RP-SDU08GE1K
RP-SDRA08GEK
RP-SDU04GE1K
RP-SDRA04GEK
RP-SDNA16GEK
RP-SDNA08GEK
RP-SDNA04GEK
RP-SDNA02GEK
* The AC adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic
DC Coupler (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
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Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and
confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre
MondayThursday 9:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.,
Friday 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)
Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.pas-europe.com.
Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by
Panasonic UK.
It couldnt be simpler!
Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of
finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.
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[AF/AE LOCK]
button
Playback button
Switches
between
recording mode
and playback
mode.
[HDMI] socket
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] socket
Tripod mount*
Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Card/Battery door
Release lever
DC coupler cover
Speaker
* Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm or longer screw. Doing so may
damage this unit.
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[ND/FOCUS] lever
Rear dial
Press
Selecting and
setting operation
items, etc.
Press
Aperture ring
Built-in flash
The flash opens.
After use, press down the flash until it clicks into place.
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[OPEN] [LOCK]
Do not touch
the terminals
on the back of
the card.
To remove
To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of arrow.
To remove card:
Push the card until it clicks,
then pull the card out.
Lever
15
] button.
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and
Taking pictures
Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.
Motion picture button
Shutter button
Recording mode
Take pictures with automatic settings.
Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings.
The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value
you set.
The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed
you set.
The exposure is adjusted by the shutter speed and the aperture value
that are manually adjusted.
Record motion pictures with manual operations.
Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered setting.
Take pictures according to the scene.
Take pictures using your preferred picture effects such as [Dynamic
Monochrome] or [Miniature Effect].
Take pictures
Taking still pictures
(Shutter button)
Press halfway
(press lightly
and focus)
Press fully
(press the button all
the way to record)
Press
(Start recording)
Press
(End recording)
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Taking pictures
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If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor
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or , and then
press to start playback.
To switch to recording mode, press the playback button again or
press the shutter button during playback.
Deleting pictures
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
Press [
] button ( ) to
delete the displayed picture
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Press
to select [AF Mode]
and then press
Press
to select
and
then press [MENU/SET] to set
Press [MENU/SET] to close the
menu
Switching to other menus
Press
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For Windows
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader
7.0 or later to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF format).
Insert the CDROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied),
click
and then follow the messages on the screen to install.
Compatible OS:
Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you
can use with your OS from the following Website.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
For Mac
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Supplied software
The supplied CDROM 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.
Operating environment
OS
CPU
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows XP
Display
RAM
Windows Vista
Windows 7
512 MB or more
1 GB or more (32 bit)
2 GB or more (64bit)
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Supplied software
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.
For Windows
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Digital Camera: Information for Your Safety
Power Source
Power
Consumption
Camera effective
pixels
Image sensor
DC 5.1 V
When recording: 1.6 W
When playing back: 1.1 W
10,100,000 pixels
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Specifications
LCD monitor
Microphone
Speaker
Recording media
Recording file
format
Still picture
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Operating
temperature
Operating
humidity
Battery charger
(Panasonic DE-A82A): Information for Your Safety
Input
Output
DC
4.2 V, 0.65 A
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EU
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Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
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