Panasonic DMCLX7W manual

VQT4J1 1 M0712KZ0 Owner ’ s Manual for advanced features Digital Camera Model No. DMC-LX7 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely . Register online at www .panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only)[...]

Contents - 2 - VQT4J1 1 Preparations Before use .............................................. 6 Standard Accessories ........................... 8 Names and Functions of Main Parts .... 9 Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap...................................... 13 Charging battery .................................. 14 Remaining battery .....[...]

Contents - 3 - VQT4J1 1 Application (Record) Sequence of operations ...................... 45 About recording modes ...................... 48 T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode ........................ 49 Automatic Scene Detection ......................... 49 Defocusing the background ........................ 50 About [...]

Contents - 4 - VQT4J1 1 Using Zoom .......................................... 92 Optical Zoom ............................................... 93 Extended optical zoom ................................ 93 [i.Zoom] ....................................................... 94 [Digital Zoom] .............................................. 94 [Step Zoom] ..[...]

Contents - 5 - VQT4J1 1 Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] ..................................... 152 Zooming in and viewing “Playback zoom” ....................................... 153 Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” ......................................... 154 Viewing pictures by their recording date “Cale[...]

Preparations Before use - 6 - VQT4J1 1 Preparations ■ Camera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor , or camera body . This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting th[...]

Preparations Before use - 7 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Always take a test shot first Before important events when you will use the camera (at weddings, for example), always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly . ■ No compensation for missed shots We cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or [...]

Preparations Standard Accessories - 8 - VQT4J1 1 Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera. ● The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased. For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner ’s Manual. ● Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or batt[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts - 9 - VQT4J1 1 1 Self-timer indicator / AF Assist Lamp Illuminates when the self-timer is set or when the Auto Focus is operated in dark locations. (→1 16, 143) 2 Mode dial Switches the recording mode. (→48) 3 Hot shoe (Hot shoe cover) The hot shoe cover is already attached to the hot shoe at the t[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts - 10 - VQT4J1 1 10 Aperture ring Adjusts the aperture value. (→60, 62) 1 1 Microphone Records sound when you record motion pictures. (→82) 12 Zoom lever Adjusts the recording range. (→92) 13 Motion picture button Press this button to start and stop motion picture recording. (→46) 14 Camera ON/O[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts - 1 1 - VQT4J1 1 22 LCD monitor (→206) 23 [ND/FOCUS] lever T o operate the lever , move it left or right or push it in. Use this lever for Manual Focus adjustment or for turning the built-in ND filter on/off, etc. (→104, 123) 24 Rear dial T o operate the dial, rotate it left or right or push it in.[...]

Preparations Names and Functions of Main Parts - 12 - VQT4J1 1 29 Playback button Switches between recording mode and playback mode. (→152) 30 [MENU/SET] Mainly used to display menu screens or to set menu items. (→25) 31 [WB] button / Right cursor button ( ) Displays the White Balance setting screen. This button is also used to move the cursor [...]

Preparations Attaching the lens cap and shoulder strap - 13 - VQT4J1 1 Cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it when you are not taking pictures. We recommend attaching the lens cap to the camera using the lens cap string to prevent loss of the lens cap. We also recommend attaching the shoulder strap to prevent the camera from being dropped. [...]

Preparations Charging battery - 14 - VQT4J1 1 Always charge before first use! (battery shipped uncharged) ■ About batteries that you can use with this unit It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine products are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately [...]

Preparations Charging battery - 15 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Notes on charging time Charging time Approx. 155 min • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging in case when the battery is completely used up. The time required for charging dif fers depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer in cases when temperatu[...]

Preparations Charging battery - 16 - VQT4J1 1 Guidelines for number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions. Figures may be reduced if flash, zoom, or other functions are used frequently , or in colder climates. ■ Rec[...]

Preparations Charging battery - 17 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Recording motion pictures [Rec Mode] [A VCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [PSH] [FSH] [FHD] A vailable recording time Approx. 90 min Approx. 100 min Approx. 1 10 min Actual available recording time Approx. 50 min Approx. 55 min Approx. 60 min ● Recording conditions • T emperature 23 °C (73.4 °F), humi[...]

Preparations Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) - 18 - VQT4J1 1 • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF]. Do not touch the terminal Charged battery (check orientation) Card (check orientation: terminals face LCD) Lever Slide the release lever to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door Release lever [OPEN] [L[...]

Preparations Inserting and removing the battery or SD memory card (optional) - 19 - VQT4J1 1 ■ T o remove • T o remove battery: Move lever in direction of arrow . • T o remove card: Press down in center . Lever ● Remove battery from camera after use. ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ● T o remove the[...]

Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) - 20 - VQT4J1 1 Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 70 MB) • Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory . (→182) • The access time for the built-in memory may be longer than the access[...]

Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) - 21 - VQT4J1 1 Recording capacity guidelines (pictures/recording time) The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity (and depending on recording conditions and type of card). Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to b[...]

Preparations Saving your pictures (cards and built-in memory) - 22 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Recording time capacity (motion pictures) ([h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”.) When the [A VCHD] recording mode is used [Rec Quality] Built-in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB [PSH] – 8m00s 2h31m00s 5h07m00s [FSH]/[SH] – 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h[...]

Preparations Setting the clock - 23 - VQT4J1 1 T urn on the power The power is turned on. If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step . Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language and press [MENU/SET] The [Please set the clock] message appears. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year , m[...]

Preparations Setting the clock - 24 - VQT4J1 1 Changing time settings Select [Clock Set] from the [Setup] menu or [Rec] menu to change the current time settings. • Clock settings will be saved for approx. 3 months even after battery is removed, provided a fully-charged battery was installed in the camera for 24 hours beforehand. Select [Clock Set[...]

Preparations Setting the menu - 25 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can use the menu to set camera and recording functions, operate playback functions, and perform other operations. Press [MENU/SET] to bring up the menu Each item’s background color changes when it is selected Select the menu type (→26) Press to select the menu item and press Page (Zoom lever ca[...]

Preparations Setting the menu - 26 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Menu type ● In recording mode ● In playback mode [Rec] menu Y ou can adjust settings such as number of pixels and flash. [Motion Picture] menu Y ou can adjust settings such as recording method and picture quality . [Playback Mode] menu Y ou can adjust settings for playback methods such as [Slide[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 27 - VQT4J1 1 [Clock Set], [Economy] and [Auto Review] are important for clock setting and battery life. Please check these before use. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) ● In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, only [Clock Set], [World T ime], [Beep] and [Stabilizer Demo.] are set. [Clock Set] Set time[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 28 - VQT4J1 1 ■ T o set summer time Press in step . (Press again to release the setting) • When summer time is set, the current time is advanced by 1 hour . If the setting is canceled, the time automatically returns to the current time. ■ When you come back from your travel destination Select [Home] in st[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 29 - VQT4J1 1 ● The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera’s clock. When destination is set in [W orld Time], days elapsed are calculated based on local destination time. ● When [Travel Setup] is set to [OFF], the number of days elapsed is not recorded. It is [...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 30 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [V olume] Adjust volume of sound from speakers (7 levels). ■ Settings: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] ● Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to TV . [Cust.Set Mem.] Register the current camera settings. For detai[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 31 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [LCD Display] / [Viewfinder] Adjust the brightness and coloring of the LCD monitor . When the display is switched to Live View Finder (optional), the brightness and coloring of the viewfinder are adjusted. Press to select the setting item, and pr[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 32 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [L VF Disp.Style] / [LCD Disp.Style] [L VF Disp.Style]: Set the Live View Finder (optional) display . [LCD Disp.Style]: Set the display of the LCD monitor . ■ Settings : Live View Finder style display layout : LCD monitor style display layout ?[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 33 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Histogram] Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g. if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are several bright areas in the picture (Guide). A peak in the center represents correct brightness (correct exposure). This can[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 34 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Video Rec Area] Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a guideline. ● When using Extended optical[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 35 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Expo.Meter] Y ou can set whether to display the exposure meter when operations such as shutter speed and aperture value adjustments or Exposure Compensation are performed. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● If the exposure meter is not displayed, pr[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 36 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Economy] T urn off the power or make the LCD monitor go dark while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption. [Sleep Mode] ■ Settings: [10MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [2MIN.] / [1 MIN.] / [OFF] Automatically shut off power when no operation is[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 37 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Play on LCD] Set the LCD monitor to be displayed automatically when operation is switched to playback mode while the Live View Finder (optional) is attached. ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] [Auto Review] Automatically display still pictures immediate[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 38 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Start Mode] Set whether the camera is activated in recording mode or playback mode when it is turned on. ■ Settings : When the camera is turned on, recording mode is activated. : When the camera is turned on, playback mode is activated. ● Ev[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 39 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Reset] Return the [Rec] menu and [Setup] menu settings to the default settings. ■ Settings: [Reset Rec. settings?] / [Reset setup parameters?] ● Information registered in [Face Recog.] is reset if recording settings are reset. ● Resetting [...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 40 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [VIERA Link] Enable automatic linking with other VIERA Link-compatible devices, and operability with a VIERA remote control when connecting via an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→185) . ■ Settings [ON]: Operations may be performed via the remote[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 41 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Scene Menu] Set whether or not to display the selection screen for Scene Mode when the camera is switched to Scene Mode. ■ Settings [AUTO]: Displays the selection scree n. [OFF]: Displays the currently selected Scene Mode recording screen. [Me[...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 42 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [V ersion Disp.] Check the camera firmware version or display software information. ● When you press [MENU/SET] while the version is displayed, software information such as the license is displayed. [Format] Use when [Built-In Memory Error] or [...]

Preparations Using the [Setup] menu - 43 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Language] Change display language. Set the language displayed on the screen. [Demo Mode] [Stabilizer Demo.]: Extent of jitter is shown on graph (Guide) Extent of jitter Extent of jitter after correction ● During demo screen display , the Optic[...]

Preparations Entering T ext - 44 - VQT4J1 1 Use the cursor button to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [T ravel Date] etc. Use cursor button to select characters Press [MENU/SET] until the desired character is displayed Cursor position T ext is inserted at the cursor posi[...]

Application (Record) Sequence of operations - 45 - VQT4J1 1 Before using the camera, remove the lens cap. T urn on the power Status indicator illuminated for approx. 1 second. Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. Use the zoom lever to adjust the range of the picture to be [...]

Application (Record) Sequence of operations - 46 - VQT4J1 1 T ake pictures ■ T aking still pictures (Shutter button) Press halfway (Press lightly to focus) Press fully (Press the button all the way to record) ■ Recording motion pictures (Motion picture button) Press (Start recording) Press (End recording) Jitter alert display ● If a warning i[...]

Application (Record) Sequence of operations - 47 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Holding the camera AF Assist Lamp Shoulder strap Microphone • T o avoid camera shake, hold it with both hands keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart. • Do not touch the lens. • Do not block the microphone when recording motion pictures. [...]

Application (Record) About recording modes - 48 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can rotate the mode dial to switch recording modes. Set to the desired recording mode Align the mode dial correctly to the mode that you want to use. → [Intelligent Auto] Mode T ake pictures with automatic settings. (→49) [Program AE] Mode T ake pictures with automatic shutter spee[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 49 - VQT4J1 1 Optimum settings are made automatically from information such as “face”, “movement”, “brightness”, and “distance” just by pointing the camera at the subject, meaning that clear pictures can be taken without the need to make settings[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 50 - VQT4J1 1 Defocusing the background Y ou can also use [Intelligent Auto] Mode to adjust background defocusing easily , as with in [Aperture-Priority] mode. Press the rear dial Press Rotate the rear dial to adjust the background defocusing condition • Y ou [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 51 - VQT4J1 1 Defocuses the background. Focuses the background as well. The yellow range shown in the left figure is the range for which the image is sharp. • The range for which the image is sharp changes based on the distance to the focused subject and the z[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 52 - VQT4J1 1 About flash Open the flash to use the built-in flash. (→106) Open the built-in flash ■ Closing the built-in flash When you do not want to use the flash or after using the flash, press down to retract the flash until it clicks. ● Set to [ ], [[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 53 - VQT4J1 1 [Color Mode] When you change the [Color Mode] setting in the [Rec] menu, you can change the color of still pictures and motion pictures to be recorded. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Setting Description [ST ANDARD] Records pict[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 54 - VQT4J1 1 [iHDR] When [iHDR] is set to [ON] and there is, for example, strong contrast between the background and the subject, multiple still pictures are recorded with differing exposures and combined to create a single still picture rich in gradation. • [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 55 - VQT4J1 1 AF T racking In [Intelligent Auto] Mode, you can select [AF T racking] in [AF Mode] in a single operation. When [AF T racking] mode is used, the camera can continuously focus on a subject and adjust the exposure of the subject even when the subject[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 56 - VQT4J1 1 [Intelligent Auto Plus] Mode When [Intelligent Auto Plus] mode is selected, you can easily adjust the brightness and coloring, in addition to the background defocusing, without compromising the user-friendly operation of the [Intelligent Auto] Mode[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with automatic settings [Intelligent Auto] Mode - 57 - VQT4J1 1 ● When you record motion pictures, the camera performs aperture control within the appropriate exposure range, and the background defocusing may not change for some subject brightness levels. About setting items Only the menu items which are disp[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode - 58 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can take pictures with your own settings by changing the color tone, ISO Sensitivity and other settings under the [Rec] menu and other menus. • About recording modes (→48) ● If aperture and shutter speed are shown in red, you do not have approp[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode - 59 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Example of Program Shift 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6 8.0 1 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (Aperture value) (Ev) (Shutter speed) Program Shift amount Program Shift dia[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the aperture value [Aperture-Priority] Mode - 60 - VQT4J1 1 When recording, you can control the aperture value to meet your recording purposes. Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value. • About recording modes (→48) ● The aperture ring rotates only wi[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the shutter speed [Shutter-Priority] Mode - 61 - VQT4J1 1 When recording, you can control the shutter speed to meet your recording purposes. Aperture is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set shutter speed. • About recording modes (→48) ● When the picture is too bright or too dark[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode - 62 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can use this recording mode to set the desired shutter speed and aperture value when you want to take pictures using the same exposure (same combination of shutter speed and aperture value) or when you cannot obtain pict[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed [Manual Exposure] Mode - 63 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Manual exposure assist (estimate) Shows pictures with standard brightness. Shows brighter pictures. For standard brightness, either use a faster shutter speed or increase aperture value. Shows darker pictures. For standar[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 64 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the LCD monitor . • About recording modes (→48) Press to select the effect and press [MENU/SET] Preview screen • When you press [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 65 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Adjusting the brightness, background defocusing condition, setting conditions of a selected effect, etc. Press the rear dial Press to select an item to adjust Adjusts the brightness. Adjusts background defocusing. Adjusts the setting con[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 66 - VQT4J1 1 For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Expressive] This picture effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the color . ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Degree[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 67 - VQT4J1 1 For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [High Key] This picture effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brig[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 68 - VQT4J1 1 For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Sepia] This picture effect creates a picture with sepia tone. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Degree of background defocusing De[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 69 - VQT4J1 1 For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Impressive Art] This picture effect creates a picture with a higher contrast and surreal appearance. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brigh[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 70 - VQT4J1 1 For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Cross Process] This picture effect allows you to play with color ef fects. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (brighter) Degree of background [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 71 - VQT4J1 1 For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Miniature Effect] This picture effect creates a diorama-like picture by intentionally defocusing all but one section of the picture. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexpos[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 72 - VQT4J1 1 For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Soft Focus] This picture effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture. ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposure (br[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 73 - VQT4J1 1 For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [One Point Color] This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining the color you select only . ■ Items that can be set Brightness Underexposure (darker) Overexposu[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by changing the picture effect [Creative Control] Mode - 74 - VQT4J1 1 For the [Creative Control] menu setting procedures. (→64) [Radial Defocus] This picture effect defocuses the entire picture by retaining a sharper focus on the main subjects than with [Soft Focus] by operating focus when the shutter is ope[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 75 - VQT4J1 1 Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. • About recording modes (→48) Use cursor button to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] • When you select [ ] by rotating the mode dial, t[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 76 - VQT4J1 1 • How to select a scene (→75) [Portrait] Improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. T ips • The more the zoom is drawn towards T side and the closer the camera is brought to the subject, the greater the e[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 77 - VQT4J1 1 • How to select a scene (→75) [Panorama Shot] (Continued) T ips • Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible. If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a narrow (small) panorama pictu[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 78 - VQT4J1 1 • How to select a scene (→75) [Sports] T akes pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. T ips • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away . Notes • Sports mode requires adequate lighting, to enable the higher shutter speed to be used. This mode may n[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 79 - VQT4J1 1 • How to select a scene (→75) [HDR] The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation. T ips • After the shutter button has been pressed, do not move the camera during [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 80 - VQT4J1 1 • How to select a scene (→75) [Sunset] T akes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets. [Glass Through] Most suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through the transparent glass of a train/vehicle or building. Notes • If there are stains such [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures according to the scene [Scene Mode] - 81 - VQT4J1 1 • How to select a scene (→75) [3D Photo Mode] Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally , and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture. T o view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is[...]

Application (Record) Recording motion pictures - 82 - VQT4J1 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording [Rec Mode] (→150) /[Rec Quality] (→150) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx.) ● Immediately release the motion picture button after pressing it. Press the motion picture button again to end recording Y ou can r[...]

Application (Record) Recording motion pictures - 83 - VQT4J1 1 ● Y ou can record motion pictures to the built-in memory only in [VGA] mode. (→150) ● Use a sufficiently charged battery . ● The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly . ● [Sensitivity] is set automatically while a motion picture is being r[...]

Application (Record) Recording motion pictures - 84 - VQT4J1 1 ■ About the recording format for recording motion pictures This unit can record motion pictures in either A VCHD or MP4 formats. A VCHD: Y ou can record high definition quality images with this format. It is suitable for viewing motion pictures on a high-resolution TV or for saving th[...]

Application (Record) Recording motion pictures - 85 - VQT4J1 1 ■ About recording modes The camera automatically detects the scene to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any on the right. • In mode, focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected. • will be selected for nightscapes and [...]

Application (Record) Recording motion pictures - 86 - VQT4J1 1 T aking still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures are recorded with aspect ratio setting of [16:9] and [Picture S[...]

Application (Record) Recording motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] - 87 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can set the desired shutter speed and aperture value to record motion pictures. • About recording modes (→48) Setting Description P [Program AE] Automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value. A [Aperture-Priority] Records mo[...]

Application (Record) Recording motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] - 88 - VQT4J1 1 ● About aperture value T o record motion pictures with a sharp focus on both subject and background, set the aperture value to a higher number . T o record motion pictures with a defocused background, set a lower number . ● About the shutt[...]

Application (Record) Recording motion pictures with manual operation [Creative Video Mode] - 89 - VQT4J1 1 [High Speed Video] Y ou can record at high speed moving subjects during sporting events or other active scenes to record movements that cannot be seen with the naked eye. ■ Picture quality of high-speed motion pictures 1280×720 pixels (Aspe[...]

Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode - 90 - VQT4J1 1 Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to / allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. Select the recording [...]

Application (Record) Registering your own settings and recording [Custom] Mode - 91 - VQT4J1 1 [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to / . Set mode dial to / ([Custom] mode) • When set to → The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registered in . • When set to → Use [...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom - 92 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can adjust the area of a picture to be taken using zoom. Zoom In/Out Capture a wider area (wide-angle) Enlarge the subject (telephoto) When Extended optical zoom is set Optical Zoom range Zoom ratio Focus range Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range ● Adjust the focus after adjusting the zoom. ● Do [...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom - 93 - VQT4J1 1 Optical Zoom Zooming in up to 3.8x is possible if pictures without have been selected by [Picture Size] on the [Rec] menu. (→135) ● Optical Zoom cannot be used in the following cases: • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [3D Photo Mode]) Extended optical zoom Zooming in up to 6.7x is possible when pic[...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom - 94 - VQT4J1 1 [i.Zoom] Y ou can use the camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original zoom ratio with limited deterioration of picture quality . Set the [i.Zoom] in the [Rec] menu to [ON]. (→141) ● The camera’s Intelligent Resolution technology is ap[...]

Application (Record) Using Zoom - 95 - VQT4J1 1 [Step Zoom] Y ou can set the zoom operation to allow easy visualization of the angle of view (picture angle) for the focal length of a regular fixed focal length lens (as with a 35 mm film camera). When using the Step Zoom, you can operate the zoom ratio as easily as changing the camera lens. Preparat[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus - 96 - VQT4J1 1 When Auto Focus is enabled, press the shutter button halfway to focus. Focusing methods differ depending on [Rec] mode and [AF Mode] setting. ● Subjects/environments which may make focusing difficult: • Fast-moving or extremely bright objects, or objects with no color contras[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus - 97 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Switching [AF Mode] Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Press to select Auto Focus mode items and press [MENU/SET] (Face Detection) T aking front-on pictures of people (AF T racking) Automatically locking the focus on a mov[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus - 98 - VQT4J1 1 Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject Align the subject with the AF T racking frame and press [AF/AE LOCK] button AF T racking frame When the subject is recognized, the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow , and the subject is automatically kept in focus. [...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus - 99 - VQT4J1 1 Determined position for focus Focuses on AF area in center of picture. (Recommended when focus is difficult to align) • Y ou can adjust the position of the AF area. (→100) ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: • [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Cont[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus - 100 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Changing the position and size of the AF area When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), you can move the position or size of the AF area at the center . Select [AF Mode] from the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Use cursor button to select [ ][...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Auto Focus - 101 - VQT4J1 1 Using Manual Focus together with Auto Focus After adjusting the focus using Auto Focus, you can make fine adjustments for the focus position using the Manual Focus. Press [AF/AE LOCK] button to lock the focus Operate the [ND/FOCUS] lever to adjust the focus Setting procedures fo[...]

Application (Record) T aking close-up pictures - 102 - VQT4J1 1 When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [ ] enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 1 cm (0.033 feet) for max. Wide). ■ Shortest recording distance The shortest recording distance is the distance from the lens front to the s[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures by locking the exposure and/or focus - 103 - VQT4J1 1 It is convenient to use the [AF/AE LOCK] button when you want to adjust the composition after the subject has been focused and the exposure is set. Point the camera at the subject Press [AF/AE LOCK] button Focus is locked (AF Lock) Exposure is locked (AE loc[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Manual Focus - 104 - VQT4J1 1 Manual Focus is convenient when you want to lock the focus to take pictures or when it is difficult to adjust focus using Auto Focus. Switch the focus selector switch to [ ] Align with the indicator Focus manually on a subject. Adjust focus using the [ND/ FOCUS] lever Focusing[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with Manual Focus - 105 - VQT4J1 1 ● Y ou can adjust the focus using the [ND/FOCUS] lever even during motion picture recording. Note, however , that indications such as MF assist and focus range are not displayed. ● After zoom operation, readjust the focus. ● The focus range displayed by Manual Focus is a[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with the built-in flash - 106 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can use the built-in flash to take pictures in dark locations or light up a subject to adjust the contrast of an entire picture when the background is bright. Open the built-in flash ■ Closing the built-in flash When you do not want to use the flash or after using[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with the built-in flash - 107 - VQT4J1 1 Changing the setting of the flash Select [Flash] in the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Press to select a type and press [MENU/SET] T ype, operations Uses [Auto] • Automatically judges when to use flash Normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] * • Aut[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with the built-in flash - 108 - VQT4J1 1 ■ A vailable types in each mode (○: Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) * 1 [Scene Mode] ○ * 2 ○ ○ – ○○○ – ○○○ – ○ ○ – ○ ○ ––– ○ – – ○ ○ – ○○○ – ○○○ – ○ – ○ ––– ○ ––?[...]

Application (Record) Setting the ISO Sensitivity - 109 - VQT4J1 1 Set ISO Sensitivity (sensitivity to lighting) manually . We recommend higher settings to take clear pictures in darker locations. Press [ISO] button Press to select ISO Sensitivity and press [MENU/SET] ■ Settings [AUTO] ISO Sensitivity is automatically set in a range up to 1600 dep[...]

Application (Record) Setting the ISO Sensitivity - 1 10 - VQT4J1 1 ■ About extended ISO When [Extended ISO] in the [Rec] menu is set to [ON], you can also set the following ISO Sensitivity values. H.8000 * / H.10000 * / H.12800 * When [ISO Increments] is [1/3EV] ● When you record a picture using [Extended ISO], the maximum number of recorded pi[...]

Application (Record) Setting coloring (White Balance) - 1 1 1 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Settings: [A WB] ([Auto White Balance]) / ([Daylight]) / ([Cloudy]) / ([Shade]) / ([Flash]) / ([Incandescent]) / ([White Set 1] [White Set 2]) / ([Color T emperature]) ● When [AWB] (Automatic White Balance) is set, the coloring is adjusted in accordance with the light so[...]

Application (Record) Setting coloring (White Balance) - 1 12 - VQT4J1 1 ■ [A WB] operational range: 10000K 9000K 8000K 7000K 6000K 5000K 4000K 3000K 2000K Cloudy sky (rain) Shade Incandescent lighting Sunset/sunrise Candlelight Sunlight White fluorescent lighting Blue sky K=Kelvin Color T emperature Setting the White Balance manually T ake a pict[...]

Application (Record) Setting coloring (White Balance) - 1 13 - VQT4J1 1 Setting the White Balance using color temperature Y ou can set the White Balance using color temperature. Color temperature is a numeric value that expresses the color of light (unit: K * ). A picture becomes bluish when the color temperature value is higher , and reddish when [...]

Application (Record) Setting coloring (White Balance) - 1 14 - VQT4J1 1 ● When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the A (amber) or B (blue) side, the color of the White Balance icon displayed on the screen will change to the fine-tuned color . ● When you perform fine adjustments of the White Balance toward the G+ (green) o[...]

Application (Record) Setting coloring (White Balance) - 1 15 - VQT4J1 1 ● When [WB Bracket] is set, [BKT] appears on the White Balance icon. ● The position of the bracket cannot exceed the edge (limit value) of the White Balance fine adjustments. ● When White Balance fine adjustments are performed after the bracket is set, the bracket is used[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with self-timer - 1 16 - VQT4J1 1 We recommend using a tripod. This is also effective for correcting jitter when pressing the shutter button, by setting the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press [ ] button Press to select [Self Timer] and press Press to select the self- timer operation setting and press [MENU/SET] The[...]

Application (Record) T aking pictures with self-timer - 1 17 - VQT4J1 1 Self-timer indicator (Flashes for set duration) T ake a picture Press the shutter button fully to start recording after the preset time. • T o cancel while in operation → Press [MENU/SET] ■ T o cancel Select [ ] ([Single]) in step . ● Focus will be automatically adjuste[...]

Application (Record) Setting the burst function - 1 18 - VQT4J1 1 A burst of still pictures can be recorded while the shutter button is pressed fully . Press [ ] button Press to select [Burst Shooting] and press Press to select the burst setting and press [MENU/SET][...]

Application (Record) Setting the burst function - 1 19 - VQT4J1 1 Setting Speed No. of pictures Focus, exposure, White Balance Approx. 2 pictures/sec. 100 * 1 Only the focus is fixed to the settings of the first picture taken. * 2 Approx. 2 pictures/sec. 100 * 1 Adjusted within the possible range. Approx. 5 pictures/sec. 100 * 1 Only the focus is f[...]

Application (Record) Setting the burst function - 120 - VQT4J1 1 ● When [ ] is set, the recording range will be narrower. ● Pictures taken with the [ ] or [ ] setting are recorded together as a group (group display). (→156) ● Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject, the second and subsequent pictures may be recorded brighter o[...]

Application (Record) Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures - 121 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can easily switch the aspect ratio of still pictures using the aspect ratio selector switch. Switching the aspect ratio selector switch ● Edges may be cut off when printing - be sure to check in advance.[...]

Application (Record) Changing the aspect ratio of the still pictures - 122 - VQT4J1 1 Automatically changing the aspect ratio while taking pictures [Aspect Bracket] When you press the shutter button once, the camera automatically takes four pictures with four types of aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1). (The shutter sounds only once.) Select [[...]

Application (Record) Using the built-in ND filter - 123 - VQT4J1 1 When you want to take pictures using the maximum aperture in a bright outdoor location or at a slow shutter speed, you can use the built-in ND filter to reduce the amount of light that passes through the lens. Press the [ND/FOCUS] lever to activate the ND filter Press When using the[...]

Application (Record) Compensating the exposure - 124 - VQT4J1 1 Corrects the exposure when there is a backlight or when the subject is too dark or too bright. Press the rear dial to select the Exposure Compensation display Press Selected (yellow) Select the Exposure Compensation value Exposure Compensation value (+3 - –3) Exposure meter • If th[...]

Application (Record) Compensating the exposure - 125 - VQT4J1 1 [Auto Bracket] The Auto Bracket function takes a burst of still pictures while automatically changing the exposure. When Exposure Compensation is set, the camera takes pictures automatically based on the Exposure Compensation value, using one-stop lower and one-stop higher exposures. P[...]

Application (Record) Compensating the exposure - 126 - VQT4J1 1 ● Cannot be used with flash. ● [Auto Bracket] cannot be used in the following cases: • [Creative Control] Mode ([Miniature Effect] [Soft Focus] [Star Filter] [Smooth Defocus] [Radial Defocus]) • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Handheld Night Shot] [HDR] [3D Photo Mode]) • Recor[...]

Application (Record) Switching the display of recording information, etc. - 127 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can also turn off the recording information (such as icons for various settings) and the level gauge (→128) . Press [DISP .] button to switch the display Every time you press the button, the display will be switched. With information Without informatio[...]

Application (Record) Using the level gauge - 128 - VQT4J1 1 If you want to make sure that the camera is not slanted or tilted, for example, when you take a picture of a landscape, use the level gauge indication as a reference. Press [DISP .] button to switch the display Press the button to switch the display . Press the button until the level gauge[...]

Application (Record) Using Quick menu - 129 - VQT4J1 1 In recording mode, you can quickly change the main settings of a still picture or a motion picture. Press [Q.MENU] button to display the Quick menu Select a menu item ■ Using the rear dial Press ■ Using the cursor button Change the setting ■ Using the rear dial Press ■ Using the cursor [...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 130 - VQT4J1 1 Default [Face Recog.] setting is [OFF]. When the face pictures are registered, the setting will be [ON] automatically . ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection)) • The camera recognizes a registe[...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 131 - VQT4J1 1 Registering face pictures Up to 6 people’s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. Y ou can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces: for example, register multiple face pictures of the same [...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 132 - VQT4J1 1 Press to select the item for editing and press [Name] Select [SET] with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] Enter the name (Entering text (→44) ) [Age] Set the birthdate. Select [SET] with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET] Press to select year , mon[...]

Application (Record) Recording with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] - 133 - VQT4J1 1 Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) Select [MEMOR Y] with cursor button, and [...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 134 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can perform settings such as Picture size and flash. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Photo Style] Y ou can adjust the colors and picture quality according to the concept of the picture that you want to create. ■ Settings [Standard] Standard setting. [Vivid] Setti[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 135 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Picture Size] Set the size (number of pixels) of still pictures. Number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on [Quality]. ■ Settings Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1 Setting and picture size 10M 3648×2736 9.5M 37[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 136 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Quality] Set the compression rate for still picture data. ■ Settings [Fine] Gives priority to picture quality and saves pictures in JPEG file format. [Standard] Saves pictures in JPEG file format using standard picture quality . [RA W+F[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 137 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [ISO Limit Set] Y ou can set the upper limit of ISO Sensitivity when [Sensitivity] is set to [AUTO] or [ ]. ■ Settings: [AUTO] / [200] / [400] / [800] / [1600] / [3200] ● This function is disabled during motion picture recording. (Exce[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 138 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Quick AF] The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is small even when the shutter button is not pressed. (Increases battery consumption) ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● Focus alignment may take time if zoom is suddenly chan[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 139 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Metering Mode] Y ou can change the position for measuring brightness when correcting exposure. ■ Settings [Metering Mode] Brightness measurement position Conditions [Multi Metering] Whole screen Normal usage (produces balanced pictures)[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 140 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Multi Expo.] Y ou can combine two or three still pictures into a single picture. ■ Settings [Start] Start taking pictures. Decide on your composition and take the first picture Press to select [Next] and then press [MENU/SET] • [Retak[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 141 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Min. Shtr Speed] Sets the minimum value for the shutter speed. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4] [1/2] [1] ● Slowe[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 142 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Step Zoom] For details (→95) . [Stabilizer] Automatically detects and prevents jitter . ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This setting is fixed to [ON] in [Handheld Night Shot] in [Scene Mode]. ● The setting is fixed to [OFF] in [Panoram[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 143 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [AF Assist Lamp] Y ou can set the camera to automatically turn on the AF Assist Lamp in dark locations to make focusing easier . ■ Settings [ON]: Lamp illuminated with halfway press of shutter button ( appears) [OFF]: Lamp off (taking pi[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 144 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Flash Synchro] Y ou can set the timing for firing the flash depending on the picture that you want to create. ■ Settings: [1ST] / [2ND] Flash firing timing chart [1ST] is set Elapsed time [2ND] is set The picture is taken (shutter is op[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 145 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Flash Adjust.] Y ou can adjust the intensity of the flash when you take a picture of a small subject, or when the flash reflectance is extremely high or low . ■ Settings: -2 EV to +2 EV (unit: 1/3 EV) When you do not want to adjust the [...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 146 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Color Mode] For details (→53) . [Motion Deblur] For details (→53) . [iHandheld Nite Shot] For details (→53) . [iHDR] For details (→54) . [Opt. Viewfinder] Y ou can set the LCD monitor display when the optional External Viewfinder [...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 147 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Time Lapse Shot] Y ou can preset data such as recording start time and time lapse to take still pictures automatically . This setting is convenient for taking pictures at constant intervals for landscape scenes, observation of the gradual[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 148 - VQT4J1 1 ● Pictures taken using interval recording cannot be stored in the built-in memory . ● The interval recording function is not intended for application-specific systems (monitoring cameras). ● If you leave the camera unattended during interval recording, make sure that the camera is not[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Rec] menu - 149 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Date Stamp] Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ● Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ● The date cannot be stamped when [...]

Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu - 150 - VQT4J1 1 Items on the [Rec] menu and [Motion Picture] menu with the same names have the same functions. If a setting in one menu is changed, the setting with the same name in other menu will also be changed automatically . • See the corresponding [Rec] menu item for details. • For the[...]

Application (Record) Using the [Motion Picture] menu - 151 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Continuous AF] Either allow the focus to be constantly adjusted during motion picture recording, or fix the focus position at the start of recording. ■ Settings [ON] [OFF]: Fix focus position at the start of motion picture re[...]

Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 152 - VQT4J1 1 When a card is in the camera, pictures are played back from the card. Without a card, pictures are played back from the built-in memory . File number Picture number/T otal pictures ● If [Start Mode] in the [Setup] menu is set to [ ], the camera is activated in playback mode w[...]

Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 153 - VQT4J1 1 Zooming in and viewing “Playback zoom” [ND/FOCUS] lever Rear dial T urn the zoom lever toward the T side to enlarge the picture Current zoom position (Appears for 1 second) Each time you turn the zoom lever toward the T side, the camera magnifies the selected area by 2x, 4x[...]

Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 154 - VQT4J1 1 Viewing a list of pictures “Multi Playback” T urn the zoom lever toward the W side to display pictures in a list Picture no./T otal no. Motion pictures Panorama pictures (→76) • Move the zoom lever further toward the W side and you can switch the display methods in the [...]

Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 155 - VQT4J1 1 Viewing pictures by their recording date “Calendar Playback” T urn the zoom lever toward the W side to display the calendar screen while displaying a 30-picture screen Selected date • When you select a recording date using the cursor button and press [MENU/SET], the displ[...]

Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 156 - VQT4J1 1 Playing back pictures recorded in burst and interval recording Still pictures taken in a sequence using the [ ] or [ ] burst setting or pictures taken using interval recording are grouped together when they are displayed. (Group display) ■ Representative picture display Numbe[...]

Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 157 - VQT4J1 1 ● When pictures set to [Favorite] are played back using [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play], the pictures cannot be displayed in a group. ● The following operation cannot be performed while a representative first burst picture is being displayed. • [Auto Retouch] • [Creati[...]

Application (View) Viewing your pictures [Normal Play] - 158 - VQT4J1 1 About panorama playback Still pictures recorded with [Panorama Shot] Scene Mode are displayed in small size on a normal playback screen because the entire picture is displayed on the screen. ■ Enlarged display Y ou can use the Playback zoom function to enlarge a picture. (→[...]

Application (View) Viewing motion pictures - 159 - VQT4J1 1 This unit was designed to play motion pictures using the A VCHD, MP4 and QuickT ime Motion JPEG formats. Select a picture with the motion picture icon ([ ], [ ] etc.), and press Playback now starts. Motion picture recording time When playback starts, the elapsed playback time is displayed [...]

Application (View) Capturing still pictures from motion pictures - 160 - VQT4J1 1 Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback Press [MENU/SET] • A confirmation screen is displayed. Use cursor button to select [Y es] to save a sti[...]

Application (View) Splitting up motion pictures - 161 - VQT4J1 1 A single motion picture can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when traveling. Select [Video Divide] from [Playback] menu • For the settin[...]

Application (View) Changing the picture information display , etc. - 162 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can disable the display of picture information (file number , etc.) and recording information (settings used for recording, etc.) when a picture is played back. Press [DISP .] button to switch the display Every time you press the button, the display will be swi[...]

Application (View) Deleting pictures - 163 - VQT4J1 1 Press [ ] button to delete displayed picture • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Y es] with cursor button, and press [MENU/SET]. Pictures will be deleted from the card if the card is inserted, or from the built-in memory if the card is not inserted. (Deleted pictures cannot be recove[...]

Application (View) Deleting pictures - 164 - VQT4J1 1 T o delete multiple (up to 100)/T o delete all pictures When you select a representative picture of a still picture group recorded using burst or interval recording, the group is deleted as a single picture. (All the pictures in the selected group are deleted.) Press [ ] button to delete display[...]

Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 165 - VQT4J1 1 Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [2D/3D Settings] Switches the output format between 2D and 3D pictures. (Only available during HDMI output.) [Normal Play] Plays back all pictures. [Slide Show][...]

Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 166 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Slide Show] Automatically play pictures in order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Use cursor button to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [All] Play all. [Picture Only] Plays back still[...]

Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 167 - VQT4J1 1 Use cursor button to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET] ■ Operations during Slide Show The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the LCD monitor . Pause/play Previous * Next * Stop V olume down V olume up * Only while the camera is paused when playing back st[...]

Application (View) Different playback methods [Playback Mode] - 168 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Filtering Play] Y ou can select and display pictures that you want to play back, for example, pictures in any category or your favorite pictures. Press to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [Picture Only] [...]

Application (View) Retouching pictures - 169 - VQT4J1 1 [Auto Retouch] Y ou can adjust the color and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Auto Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or on the memory card. • E[...]

Application (View) Retouching pictures - 170 - VQT4J1 1 [Creative Retouch] Y ou can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply . • New pictures are created after editing pictures with [Creative Retouch]. Before starting to edit, make sure that there is enough free space in the built-in memory or memory card. Se[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 171 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can set the recorded picture to upload to the image-sharing websites, edit the picture (for example, trimming), and set a protection setting in the picture. • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) ● New pictures are created after editing pictures with tools such as [T [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 172 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Uploading to image-sharing websites When setting [Upload Set], the built-in uploading tool automatically makes copies on the card inside the camera. Connect the camera to your computer (→191) before performing uploading operations. For more details, refer to (→194) . ■ T o clea[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 173 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [T ext Stamp] The recording date and time and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [T ravel Date] and [Title Edit] are stamped on the still picture. Use cursor button to select [Single] or [Multi] and press [MENU/SET] S[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 174 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamp recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamp recording date and time [Name] : Stamp name registered in Face Recognition : Stamp name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamp location registered in [Setup] menu’s [T ravel Date] [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 175 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Resize] Picture size can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level of each picture aspect ratio such as [0.3M] cannot be reduced further .) Use [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 176 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Cropping] Enlarge your still pictures and crop unwanted areas. Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Use the zoom lever to enlarge the portion of a still picture to be cropped and press [MENU/SET] Expand Chan[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 177 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Leveling] Slight slanting in the still picture can be corrected. Use cursor button to select a still picture and press [MENU/SET] Press to adjust the skewed angle of view and then press [MENU/SET] • Confirmation screen is displayed. [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 178 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Favorite] By labeling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures only , or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Use cursor button to select [Single] or [Multi] and press [MENU/SET] Us[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 179 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Print Set] Picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print- compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility .) For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_1[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 180 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Protect] Set protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use cursor button to select [Single] or [Multi] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select picture and press [MENU/SET] ● [Single] Pi[...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 181 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Face Rec Edit] Edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use cursor button to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use cursor button to select the picture and press [MENU/SET] [...]

Application (View) Using the [Playback] menu - 182 - VQT4J1 1 • For the setting procedures of the menu. (→25) [Copy] Y ou can copy pictures between built-in memory and memory card. ■ Copy all pictures from built-in memory to card Use cursor button to select [ ] and press [MENU/SET] • Confirmation screen is displayed. If you select [Y es], t[...]

Others Viewing on TV screen - 183 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the HDMI mini cable (optional) or A V cable (optional). ● Also consult TV operating manual. Preparation: • Set [TV Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the A V cable (optional) (→39) • Turn of f both camera an[...]

Others Viewing on TV screen - 184 - VQT4J1 1 ■ T o connect with an HDMI mini cable (optional) ● Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (optional). ● There are restrictions on some playback functions. ● Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the aspect ratio setting. ● When an HDMI mini ca[...]

Others Viewing on TV screen - 185 - VQT4J1 1 VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDA VI Control™) What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ● VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. ● VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link- compatible devices by connecting HDMI mini cables (optional) for enabling easy operation with the VIERA remote [...]

Others Viewing on TV screen - 186 - VQT4J1 1 Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→40) . Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (optional) (→183) T urn on the camera Press the playback button Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed on the TV screen • [...]

Others Viewing on TV screen - 187 - VQT4J1 1 Viewing 3D still pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV , and play back still pictures that you recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV . If a 3D-capable TV has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by inserting the card into t[...]

Others Viewing on TV screen - 188 - VQT4J1 1 ● When an image is not suitable for 3D viewing (due to excessive parallax, etc.) • During Slide Show playback: The image is displayed in 2D. • During [Filtering Play]: A message appears confirming whether to display the image in 3D or not. ● When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D-c[...]

Others Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures - 189 - VQT4J1 1 The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, RA W, MPO, A VCHD, MP4). Follow the correct method for your device. Copying by inserting the SD card into the recorder Y ou can copy picture[...]

Others Storing recorded still pictures and motion pictures - 190 - VQT4J1 1 Using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer Using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save still pictures and motion pictures recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer . Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” on your computer ?[...]

Others Using with your PC - 191 - VQT4J1 1 Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two together . • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card. For details, see the manual for your computer . • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed req[...]

Others Using with your PC - 192 - VQT4J1 1 Connect camera to computer • Do not use cables other than the supplied USB connection cable or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press [MENU/SET] • A message may be displaye[...]

Others Using with your PC - 193 - VQT4J1 1 ■ Folder and file names on computer DCIM (Still/motion pictures) 100_P ANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder) P1000001.JPG : P1000999.JPG 101_P ANA : 999_P ANA MISC (DPOF files, Favorite) AD_LUMIX * 2 * 3 LUMIXUP .EXE (Uploading tool) PRIV A TE * 3 A VCHD (Motion pictures in A VCHD) * 1 ● Windows Drives are d[...]

Others Using with your PC - 194 - VQT4J1 1 Uploading pictures to image-sharing websites Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload still pictures and motion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or Y ouT ube). There is no need to copy pictures to your computer or install specialized software. Uploading pictures from th[...]

Others Printing - 195 - VQT4J1 1 Y ou can connect directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer for printing. Connect camera to printer • Do not use cables other than the supplied USB connection cable or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction. Use cursor button on the camera to[...]

Others Printing - 196 - VQT4J1 1 ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). ● Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. ● Turn of f power before inserting or removing memory cards. ● Use a sufficiently charged battery or an AC adaptor (optional) and DC c[...]

Others Printing - 197 - VQT4J1 1 Printing multiple pictures Press to select [Multi Print] in step (→195) Use cursor button to select item and press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select] : Scroll between pictures with cursor button, select pictures to print with the [DISP .] button. (Press [DISP .] button again to release selection.) Press [MENU/SET] when[...]

Others Printing - 198 - VQT4J1 1 Making print settings on the camera Setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size. Make settings before selecting [Print start]. Use cursor button to select the item and press [MENU/SET] Item Settings [Print with Date] [ON] / [OFF] [Num.of prints] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures) [[...]

Others Digital Camera Accessory System - 199 - VQT4J1 1 Using the Live View Finder (optional) When the Live View Finder (DMW -L VF2: optional) is used, you can view the recording screen even when taking pictures at a low camera angle, for example. Preparation: • Turn the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF]. • Remove the hot shoe cover attached to the[...]

Others Digital Camera Accessory System - 200 - VQT4J1 1 Using the External Viewfinder (optional) When the External Viewfinder (DMW -VF1: optional) is attached, you can use it to view the recording screen when taking wide-angle pictures. Preparation: • Turn the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF]. • Remove the hot shoe cover attached to the camera. (?[...]

Others Digital Camera Accessory System - 201 - VQT4J1 1 Using the external flash (optional) When you use an external flash (DMW-FL220, DMW -FL360, DMW-FL500; optional), it provides a wider effective flash range than the built-in flash. Preparation: • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF] and close the built-in flash. • Remove the hot shoe cover[...]

Others Digital Camera Accessory System - 202 - VQT4J1 1 ● The external flash cannot be used together with the Live View Finder (optional) or External Viewfinder (optional). ● Y ou can set the aperture value, shutter speed and ISO Sensitivity on the camera even when the external flash is attached. ● Some commercially available external flashes[...]

Others Digital Camera Accessory System - 203 - VQT4J1 1 Using the filter (optional) When you use a filter adaptor kit (optional: DMW-F A1), you can use the following filters. (As of July 2012) PL filter DMW-LPLA37 * The PL filter helps suppress light reflected from a metal or non-spherical surface (flat non-metallic surfaces, water vapor or invisib[...]

Others Digital Camera Accessory System - 204 - VQT4J1 1 ● When you take pictures using the built-in flash with the filter adaptor installed, the light from the flash is sometimes blocked by the filter adaptor . ● When installing or removing the filter adaptor , take care not to damage the lens or get it dirty . ● When installing or removing t[...]

Others Digital Camera Accessory System - 205 - VQT4J1 1 Using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional) instead of the battery By using the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional), you can record and play back without worrying about the remaining battery charge. The optional DC coupler can only be used with the designated Panasoni[...]

Others List of LCD monitor displays - 206 - VQT4J1 1 Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 1 Recording Mode (→48) Custom Set (→91) 2 Color Mode (→53) Photo style (→134) 3 Aspect Bracket (→122) 4 Flash (→106)[...]

Others List of LCD monitor displays - 207 - VQT4J1 1 Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In recording * 1 [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. * 2 The displaying is performed in the following priority order: travel destination, name[...]

Others List of LCD monitor displays - 208 - VQT4J1 1 ■ In recording (During a zoom operation, for example) When Extended optical zoom is set Optical Zoom range Zoom ratio Focus range Digital Zoom range i.Zoom range ● When Step Zoom has been set (→95) Current zoom position (Focal lengths the same as those of a 35 mm film camera) ● Focus rang[...]

Others List of LCD monitor displays - 209 - VQT4J1 1 Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In playback 1 2 4 5 6 7 9 10 1 1 13 12 3 8 1 Playback Mode (→165) 2 Protected picture (→180) 3 Favorites (→178) 4 Date/text stamped display (→149, 173) 5 Folder/File N[...]

Others List of LCD monitor displays - 210 - VQT4J1 1 Screens shown here are only examples. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change display . ■ In playback * 1 The displaying is performed in the following priority order: title, travel destination, name ([Baby]/ [Pet]), and name ([Face Recog.]). * 2 [h], [m] and [s] in[...]

Others Message displays - 21 1 - VQT4J1 1 Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on LCD monitor . [This memory card cannot be used] ● A MultiMediaCard was inserted. → Not compatible with the camera. Use a compatible card. [Some pictures cannot be deleted] [This picture cannot be deleted] ● Non-DCF pictures (→152) can[...]

Others Message displays - 212 - VQT4J1 1 [Memory card parameter error] ● Card is not of SD standard. ● When cards in capacities of 4 GB or more are used, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported. [Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card] ● Data read has failed. → Check whether card has been inserted correctly (→18) . ● Da[...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 213 - VQT4J1 1 Before asking for repairs, check and try the following procedures. A message is displayed on the camera (→21 1) Battery-and power supply-related problems (→214) Recording-related problems (→214) LCD monitor-related problems (→217) Playback-related problems (→218) Other problems (→219) If [...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 214 - VQT4J1 1 Battery , power Camera does not work even if power is turned on. ● Battery is not inserted correctly (→18) , or needs recharging. LCD monitor shuts off even if power is turned on. Camera switches off as soon as power is turned on. ● [Opt. Viewfinder] is set to [ON]. → Press [DISP .] button to[...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 215 - VQT4J1 1 Recording (continued) Cannot use [WB Bracket]. ● Built-in memory/card is full. → Free space by deleting unwanted pictures (→163) . Recorded pictures appear coarse, or there is interference. ● ISO Sensitivity is high, or shutter speed is low . (Default [Sensitivity] setting is [AUT O] – inte[...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 216 - VQT4J1 1 Recording (continued) The subject appears distorted. ● An MOS is used as the imaging device for this unit, so if the subject passes quickly in front of the lens, it will appear slightly distorted. Note, however , that this does not indicate a malfunction. An unusual noise, such as a clicking or buz[...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 217 - VQT4J1 1 LCD monitor No picture is displayed on the LCD monitor . ● [Opt. Viewfinder] is set to [ON]. → Press [DISP .] button to switch to the LCD monitor display . ● The Live View Finder (optional) display is selected. → Press the [L VF/LCD] button of the Live View Finder (optional) to switch to the [...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 218 - VQT4J1 1 Playback Pictures have been rotated. ● [Rotate Disp.] is activated (→40) Cannot view pictures. There are no recorded pictures. ● No pictures in built-in memory or card (pictures played from card if inserted, from built-in memory if not). ● Has the file name of the picture been changed on a co[...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 219 - VQT4J1 1 TV , computer , printer No image appears on TV . Image blurred or not colored. ● Not connected correctly (→183) . ● The television has not been switched to auxiliary input. TV screen display different to LCD monitor . ● Aspect ratio may be incorrect or edges may be cut off with certain televi[...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 220 - VQT4J1 1 TV , computer , printer (continued) Cannot communicate with the computer . ● Not connected correctly (→191) . ● Check whether computer has recognized camera. → Set [USB Mode] to [PC] (→39) . → Turn the camera of f and then on again. Computer does not recognize card (only reads built-in me[...]

Others Q&A T roubleshooting - 221 - VQT4J1 1 Others Menu not displayed in desired language. ● Change [Language] setting (→43) . Camera rattles if shaken. ● This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault. Red lamp illuminated when pressing shutter button halfway in dark locations. ● [AF Assist Lamp] is set to [ON] (→143) . [...]

Others Usage cautions and notes - 222 - VQT4J1 1 When in use ● Camera may become warm if used for long periods of time, but this is not a fault. ● 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 [...]

Others Usage cautions and notes - 223 - VQT4J1 1 When not using for a while ● Turn of f camera power before removing battery and card (ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over-discharge). ● Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags. ● Store together with a drying agent (silica gel) if leaving in drawer , etc. St[...]

Others Usage cautions and notes - 224 - VQT4J1 1 Charging the battery ● The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage. Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time. ● Battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter . ● Battery will run [...]

Others Usage cautions and notes - 225 - VQT4J1 1 3D viewing ● Anyone who is hypersensitive to light, suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures. • Viewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect to the individual. ● If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures, stop view[...]

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