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Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-LX7
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the operation of
this camera are contained in “Owner’s Manual
for advanced features (PDF format)” in the
supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via t
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No. Dealer Purchased From Model No. Dealer
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Information for Your Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. • Use only the recommended accessories. • Do not remove covers. • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. ■ Product identification marking Product Location Digital camera Bottom Battery charger Bot
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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
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■ About the battery pack CAUTION Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) • Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. • Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. • Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on he terminals. • Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and −) with metal objects. • Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with
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■ About the battery charger CAUTION! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. Battery charger This battery charger operates on AC between 110V and 240V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. • When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor
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■ Cautions for Use • 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 (1.5 m) (4.9 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (9.8 feet) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
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Contents Information for Your Safety .... 3 Viewing your pictures Before use ................................ 8 [Normal Play] ......................... 21 Standard accessories ............. 9 Deleting pictures ................... 21 Names and Functions of Setting the menu ................... 22 Main Parts .............................. 11 Reading the Owner’s Manual Attaching the lens cap and (PDF format) ........................... 23 shoulder strap........................ 14 Supplied softwa
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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 CD-ROM DMW-BCJ13PP • Software: • Charge the battery Use it to install before use. the software on your PC. Battery pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the CD-ROM text. VFF1038 • Owner’s Manual Battery charger for advanced DE-A81B features * Hot shoe cover VKF4970 Battery charger is indicated as battery charger
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Standard accessories • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the text. • Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. • If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining replacement parts. • Please dispo
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Names and Functions of Main Parts Camera ON/OFF switch Built-in flash (flash) Self-timer indicator/ AF Assist Lamp Shoulder strap eyelet • Attach the supplied shoulder strap and lens cap string to this eyelet. Focus selector switch Thread protector Lens Aperture ring Aspect ratio selector switch Zoom lever Motion picture button Shutter button Mode dial Microphone (ENG) VQT4H90 11
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Names and Functions of Main Parts Flash open switch Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) LCD monitor [ND/FOCUS] lever [AF/AE LOCK] button Rear dial Playback button Status indicator • Switches between Cursor buttons recording mode [MENU/SET] and playback [Q.MENU]/[ ] mode. (Delete/Cancel) button [DISP.] button [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
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■ [ND/FOCUS] lever To operate this lever, move it left or right, or push it in. Manual Focus Turning the built-in adjustment, etc. ND filter on/off, etc. When the built-in ND filter is turned on, you can use even slower shutter Press speeds or a wider aperture. ■ Rear dial To operate the dial, rotate it left or right, or push it in. Shutter speed Selecting and adjustment, etc. setting operation items, etc. Press ■ Aperture ring Rotate the ring to adjust the aperture value. Align with t
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Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being dropped. Use the supplied string to attach the lens cap to the camera Attach the lens cap When taking pictures, remove the lens cap and turn on the camera. To attach and remove the lens cap, press the areas shown by arrows in the illustration. Attach the shoulder strap Shoulder strap eyele
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Charging the battery Position the battery contacts to meet the charger, then insert the battery into the charger Ensure [LUMIX] faces outwards. Plug the charger into the AC power Charging light ([CHARGE]) On: Charging in progress (approx. 155 min. if fully depleted) Off: Charging complete ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit The DMW-BCJ13PP is the only battery that can be used in this camera. • Use the dedicated charger and battery. • The battery is not charged when the camer
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Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) Check that this unit is turned off. Slide the release lever ( ) to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Insert the battery and card, making sure that their orientation is correct • Battery: Insert the battery all the way firmly until a locking sound is heard, and check that it is locked by lever ( ). Do not touch the terminals • Card: Insert the card all the way on the back of firmly until i
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Setting the clock The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Turn the camera on ( ) Press [MENU/SET] ( ) Press to select the items (year, month, day, hour, minute, display order or time display format), and press to set Press [MENU/SET] Press [MENU/SET] to set • To return to the previous screen, press [ ] button. ■ Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from [Rec] or [Setup] menu, perform and . For details about how to set the menu
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Taking pictures Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. Motion picture button Turn the camera on ( ) Shutter button Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode ( ) ■ Recording mode [Intelligent Auto] Mode Take pictures with automatic settings. [Program AE] Mode Take pictures with automatic shutter speed and aperture value settings. [Aperture-Priority] Mode The shutter speed is automatically determined for the aperture value you set. [Shutter-Priority] Mode The aperture value is aut
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Taking pictures ■ ■ Taking still pictures Recording motion pictures (Shutter button) (Motion picture button) Press halfway Press fully Press Press (press lightly (press the button all (Start recording) (End recording) and focus) the way to record) ■ Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be captured Capture a wider area Enlarge the subject (wide-angle) (telephoto) ■ Select the combination of shutter speed and aperture value (Mode dial: ) Press the shutter button halfway
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Taking pictures ■ About recording motion pictures ● We recommend you use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor when recording motion pictures. ● If the power supply is cut off due to a power cut or the AC adaptor being disconnected, the motion picture being recorded using the AC adaptor will not be recorded. ● You can continuously record a motion picture in [MP4] for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds or approx. 4 GB. (Since recording in [MP4] with [FHD] creates larger files, t
