Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Technical specifications

Before use, please read these instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on
the operation of this camera are
contained in “Operating
Instructions for advanced features
(PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install
it on your PC to read it.
GN
Basic Operating Instructions
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-SZ7
until
2012/01/13
VQT3Y98
F1211MR0
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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.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for
purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose
of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.
Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
•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 Location
Digital Camera Bottom
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∫About the battery pack
•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.
∫About the AC adaptor (supplied)
•The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
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.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC or
incinerate.
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.
•Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.
•Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.
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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m)
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell),
immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre
on 132600.
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 (supplied). 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.
Information about the software used by this product can be viewed by pressing
[MENU/SET], selecting [Setup] >[Version Disp.], and then pressing [MENU/SET].
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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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Contents
Information for Your Safety......................................................................................... 2
Before Use .................................................................................................................... 6
Standard Accessories ................................................................................................. 7
Names and Functions of Main Parts .......................................................................... 8
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery ......................................... 9
Charging the Battery.................................................................................................. 10
Sequence of operations ............................................................................................ 11
Reading the Operating Instructions (PDF format) .................................................. 12
Installing supplied software...................................................................................... 13
Specifications............................................................................................................. 14
Before Use
∫Care of the camera
•Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.
•This camera is not dust/splash/water proof.
Avoid using the camera in places with a lot of dust, water, sand, etc.
∫About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up)
•Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity changes. Be careful of
condensation since it causes lens stains, fungus and camera malfunction.
•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will
disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera becomes close to the ambient
temperature.
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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or battery
in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 AC Adaptor
Can be used for charging and
playback.
3 USB Connection Cable
4 CD-ROM
•Software
•Operating Instructions for advanced
features
Install on your PC before use.
5 Hand Strap
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and
SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in
the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures on
the built-in memory when you are not
using a card.
•Consult the dealer or your nearest Service
Centre if you lose the supplied accessories.
(You can purchase the accessories
separately.)
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DMW-BCK7E VSK0776
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Names and Functions of Main Parts
1 Motion picture button
2 Shutter button
3 Camera ON/OFF switch
4Flash
5 Microphone
6 Speaker
•Be careful not to cover the speaker
with your finger. Doing so may make
sound difficult to hear.
7 Zoom lever
8Lens
9 Lens barrel
10 Self-timer indicator
AF Assist Lamp
11 LCD monitor
12 [MODE] button
13 Charging lamp
14 REC/PLAY switch
15 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when
using the camera to ensure that you
will not drop it.
16 Cursor buttons
17 [DISP.] button
18 [MENU/SET] button
19 [Q.MENU]/[ ] (Delete/Cancel)
button
20 [HDMI] socket
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
22 Tripod receptacle
23 Card/Battery door
24 Release lever
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Inserting and Removing the Card
(optional)/the Battery
•Check that this unit is turned off.
•We recommend using a Panasonic card.
Slide the release lever in the direction
of the arrow and open the card/battery
door.
•Always use genuine Panasonic batteries
(DMW-BCK7E).
•If you use other batteries, we cannot
guarantee the quality of this product.
Battery: Being careful about the
battery orientation, insert all the way
until you hear a locking sound and
then check that it is locked by lever A.
Pull the lever Ain the direction of the
arrow to remove the battery.
Card: Push it securely all the way until
you hear a “click” while being careful
about the direction in which you insert
it.
To remove the card, push the card until it clicks, then pull the
card out upright.
B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the card.
1:Close the card/battery door.
2:Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
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Charging the Battery
Use the dedicated AC adaptor (supplied), USB connection cable (supplied) and
battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.
•Charge the battery with the AC adaptor (supplied) indoors (10 oC to 30 oC).
Connect the AC adaptor A(supplied) and this camera with the USB
connection cable B(supplied), and insert the AC adaptor A(supplied)
into the power outlet.
CTo power outlet
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. Use of cables other
than the supplied USB connection cable may cause a malfunction.
•Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCK7E.
•Charge the battery only when it is inserted in the camera.
•Check that this unit is turned off.
∫About the charging lamp (D)
On: Charging.
Off: Charging has completed. (Charging time: Approx. 180 min)
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Sequence of operations
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to
[!] and then turn the camera
on.
•The clock is not set when the
camera is shipped. Set the date and
time before using the camera.
Press the shutter button
halfway to focus and then
press it fully to take the picture.
∫Selecting the Recording Mode
Press [MODE] to select the Recording Mode.
∫Recording Motion Pictures
Start recording by pressing the motion picture button.
•Stop the recording by pressing the motion picture button again.
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes
59 seconds. (excluding when [SH] is set)
•Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds.
Also, motion pictures recorded continuously in [MP4] is up to 4 GB. Given this constraint, the
maximum length of continuous recording in [FHD] is approximately 24 minutes 43 seconds.
The maximum available recording time continuously is displayed on the screen.
∫Setting the Menu
Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu screen to change the recording function,
camera settings, and other settings.
∫Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play])
Slide the REC/PLAY switch to [(].
•Press 2or 1to select the picture.
∫Deleting Pictures
Select the picture, and then press [ ].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. Picture is deleted by selecting [Yes].
¦: Taking pictures with automatic settings.
!: Take pictures with your own settings.
: Take pictures to make them look like a diorama. (also known as Tilt Shift Focus)
Û: Take pictures according to scene.
: Takes a 3D picture.
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Reading the Operating Instructions
(PDF format)
More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in
“Operating Instructions for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
∫For Windows
Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Operating
Instructions (supplied).
Click the [Operating Instructions].
Select the desired language and
then click [Operating Instructions]
to install.
ATo return to the install menu.
Double click the “Operating
Instructions” shortcut icon on the
desktop.
∫When the Operating Instructions (PDF format) will not open
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 CD-ROM containing the Operating Instructions (supplied), click Band 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 Web Site.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/
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Installing supplied software
•The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
–PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7)
–LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
(This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.)
•Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
Check the environment of your PC.
•Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.0 AE”
–OS:
WindowsRXP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR(32bit) SP2,
WindowsR7 (32bit/64bit) and SP1
–CPU:
PentiumRIII 500 MHz or higher (WindowsRXP),
PentiumRIII 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR),
PentiumRIII 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR7)
–Display:
1024k768 pixels or more (1920k1080 pixels or more recommended)
–RAM:
512 MB or more (WindowsRXP/Windows VistaR),
1 GB or more (WindowsR7 32bit),
2 GB or more (WindowsR7 64bit)
–Free hard disk space:
450 MB or more for installing software
•Refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” (PDF) for further
operating environment.
Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
•When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
Note
•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
•“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” is not compatible with Mac.
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Specifications
Digital Camera:
Information for your safety
Power Source: DC 5.1 V
Power Consumption: 1.3 W (When recording)
0.9 W (When playing back)
Camera effective
pixels
14,100,000 pixels
Image sensor 1/2.33qMOS sensor, total pixel number 15,300,000 pixels,
Primary colour filter
Lens Optical 10kzoom, fl4.5 mm to 45 mm (35 mm film camera
equivalent: 25 mm to 250 mm)/F3.1 (Wide) to F5.9 (Tele)
Image stabiliser Optical method
Focus range Normal 50 cm (Wide)/1.5 m (Tele) to ¶
(9kis 2 m to ¶)
Macro/
Intelligent auto/
Motion picture
5 cm (Wide)/1.5 m (Tele) to ¶
(9kis 2 m to ¶)
Scene Mode There may be differences in the above
settings.
Shutter system Electronic shutteriMechanical shutter
Minimum
Illumination
Approx. 8 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is
1/25th of a second)
Shutter speed 8 seconds to 1/1600th of a second
Exposure (AE) Auto (Programme AE)
Metering mode Multiple
LCD monitor 3.0qTFT LCD (4:3)
(Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Recording media Built-in Memory (Approx. 70 MB)/SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
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AC Adaptor (Panasonic VSK0776):
Information for your safety
Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BCK7E):
Information for your safety
Recording file format
Still Picture JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”,
based on “Exif 2.3” standard)/DPOF corresponding/MPO
Motion pictures AVCHD/MP4
Audio compression
format
AVCHD: Dolby Digital (2ch)
MP4: AAC (2ch)
Interface
Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
Analogue video NTSC/PAL Composite (Switched by menu)
Audio Audio line output (monaural)
Terminal
[AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)
[HDMI] MiniHDMI TypeC
Dimensions
(excluding the
projecting parts)
Approx. 99.0 mm (W)k59.4 mm (H)k21.0 mm (D)
Mass Approx. 133 g(with card and battery)
Approx. 116 g(excluding card and battery)
Operating
temperature
0oC to 40 oC
Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
Input: 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Output: 5V,800mA
Voltage/capacity: 3.6 V/680 mAh
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•SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
•“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
•HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.,
used under license therefrom.
•Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•This product uses “DynaFont” from DynaComware Corporation. DynaFont is a registered
trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc.
•Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the
registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or
product concerned.
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.
Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: http://panasonic.net
Panasonic Corporation 2012
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