Panasonic DMC-LX7K Installation and service instructions

VQT4H90
M0712KZ0
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.
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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 Address Serial No.
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 this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
• Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes o her han your own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may
be restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle
this battery.

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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 Bottom

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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 interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded
interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-LX7
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation
of North America
One Panasonic Way,
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer
Marketing Company of
North America
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
DMC-LX7

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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 water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never
rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a
doctor.
CAUTION
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above
60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate.

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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 to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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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.).
• If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this
unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
• Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
• If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded
pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
For information about the software used for this product, press [MENU/SET]
and select [Setup] to display [Version Disp.] before pressing [MENU/SET]
again.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for he 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
Before use
Information for Your Safety .... 3
Before use ................................ 8
Standard accessories ............. 9
Names and Functions of
Main Parts .............................. 11
Attaching the lens cap and
shoulder strap........................ 14
Charging the battery ............. 15
Inserting and removing the
battery or SD memory card
(optional) ................................ 16
Setting the clock .................... 17
Taking pictures ...................... 18
Viewing your pictures
[Normal Play] ......................... 21
Deleting pictures ................... 21
Setting the menu ................... 22
Reading the Owner’s Manual
(PDF format) ........................... 23
Supplied software .................. 24
Installing supplied software ... 25
Specifications ........................ 26
Digital Camera Accessory
System .................................... 29
Digital Camera Accessory
Order Form ............................. 30
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR
U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ... 31
■Camera handling
●
Keep the camera away from excessive v bration, force, or pressure.
●The camera is not dust resistant, splash resistant, or waterproof.
Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand, or
where water can come into contact with the camera.
■Condensation (When the lens or the LCD monitor is fogged up)
●
Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden
changes of temperature or humidity. Avoid these conditions, which may
make the lens or LCD monitor dirty, cause mold, or damage the camera.
●If condensation does occur, turn off the camera and wait about two
hours before using it. Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding
temperature, the fogging will clear naturally.

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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-BCJ13PP
• Charge the battery
before use.
Battery pack is indicated as
battery pack or battery in the
text.
Battery charger
DE-A81B
Battery charger is indicated as
battery charger or charger in
the text.
Shoulder strap
VFC4901
USB connection
cable
K1HY08YY0025
CD-ROM
• Software:
Use it to install
the software on
your PC.
CD-ROM
VFF1038
• Owner’s Manual
for advanced
features
Hot shoe cover*
VKF4970
Thread protector*
VGQ1H81 (Black)
VGQ1H82 (White)
Lens cap*
VYK5W85 (Black)
VYK5W86 (White)
Lens cap string
VFC4366
* Already attached to the camera at the time of purchase.

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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 dispose of all packaging appropriately.
• Keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children.
• The illustrations and screens in this manual may differ from the
actual product.

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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

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Names and Functions of Main Parts
LCD monitor
[ND/FOCUS] lever
Rear dial
Status indicator
Cursor buttons
[MENU/SET]
[Q.MENU]/[ ]
(Delete/Cancel) button
[DISP.] button
Flash open switch
Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover)
[AF/AE LOCK]
button
Playback button
• Switches
between
recording mode
and playback
mode.
[HDMI] socket
[AV OUT/
DIGITAL] socket
* Do not attach to a tripod with a 5.5 mm or longer screw. Doing so may
damage this unit.
●Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP:
optional).
●When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the Panasonic DC coupler
(DMW-DCC7: optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP: optional)
are used.
●Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
●Be sure to attach the hot shoe cover when the hot shoe is not in
use.
Tripod mount*
• Ensure that the tripod is stable.
Card/Battery door
Release lever
DC coupler cover
Speaker

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■[ND/FOCUS] lever
To operate this lever, move it left or right, or push it in.
Manual Focus
adjustment, etc. Turning the built-in ND filter on/off, etc.
When the built-in
ND filter is turned
on, you can use
even slower shutter
speeds or a wider
aperture.
Press
■Rear dial
To operate the dial, rotate it left or right, or push it in.
Shutter speed
adjustment, etc. Selecting and setting operation
items, etc.
Press
■Aperture ring
Rotate the ring to adjust the aperture value.
Align with the indicator.
■Built-in flash
The flash opens.
After use, press down the flash until it clicks into place.

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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
eyelet
• Attach the other end of the shoulder strap.
• Make sure that the shoulder strap does not come loose.

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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 camera is shipped. Charge
the battery and set the clock before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors (10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F)).

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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 ( ).
• Card: Insert the card all the way
firmly until it clicks.
Do not touch
the terminals
on the back of
the card.
Close the door
Slide the release lever to the [LOCK] position.
■To remove
•To remove battery:
Move lever in direction of arrow.
Lever
•To remove card:
Push the card until it clicks,
then pull the card out.
●Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BCJ13PP).
●If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this
product.
●Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
●We recommend using a Panasonic card.

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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 (→22)

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Taking pictures
Before using the camera, remove the lens cap.
Turn the camera on ( ) Shutter button
Motion picture 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 automatically determined by the shutter speed
you set.
[Manual Exposure] Mode
The user sets the shutter speed and aperture value manually.
[Creative Video Mode]
Record motion pictures with manual settings.
[Custom] Mode
Use his mode to access previously saved user configurations.
[Scene Mode]
Take pictures using Scene modes.
[Creative Control] Mode
Take pictures using different picture effects such as [Dynamic
Monochrome] or [Miniature Effect].
• For details, refer to “About recording modes” (Owner’s Manual for
advanced features).

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Taking pictures
■Taking still pictures
(Shutter button)
Press halfway
(press lightly
and focus)
Press fully
(press the button all
the way to record)
■Recording motion pictures
(Motion picture button)
Press
(Start recording) Press (End recording)
■Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to
be captured
Capture a wider area
(wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto)
■Select the combination of shutter speed and aperture
value (Mode dial: )
Press the shutter button halfway to measure
the exposure
Press halfway
Rotate the rear dial to select the combination
of shutter speed and aperture value
• Perform this step while the shutter speed
and aperture value are displayed (about
10 seconds).
■Select the aperture value (Mode dial: / )
Rotate the aperture ring to select the aperture value
• You can set the aperture values
between [1.4] and [8] in 1/3-stop
increments. (Set the aperture ring
where it clicks.)
■Select the shutter speed (Mode dial: / )
Rotate the rear dial to select the shutter speed

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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, the recording time for such motion
pictures will be shorter than 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
●If [Rec Quality] of [AVCHD] motion pictures is set to [PSH] or
[FSH], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to
29 minutes 59 seconds.
●You can record a motion picture to the built-in memory only in
[MP4] using the [VGA] setting.