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DMC-FX78 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo P VQT3G16 Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No. Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely.
DMC-FX78 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM. For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo P VQT3G16 Basic Owner's Manual Digital Camera Model No. Install it on the operation of this product, please read it. More detailed instructions on your PC to read the instructions completely.
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... Camera. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. Model No. Be sure to fill in this Owner's Manual. Please take time...
... Camera. The serial number is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. A lithium ion battery that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for the purpose of private use may infringe copyright laws. Model No. Be sure to fill in this Owner's Manual. Please take time...
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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ∫ Product identification marking Digital camera Battery charger Product Location Bottom Bottom 3 (ENG) VQT3G16 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ...DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. ∫ Product identification marking Digital camera Battery charger Product Location Bottom Bottom 3 (ENG) VQT3G16 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ...DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. • USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. • DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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... responsible for help. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment. These limits are designed to computer or peripheral devices. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 4 VQT3G16 (ENG) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment...
... responsible for help. Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to operate this equipment. These limits are designed to computer or peripheral devices. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. 4 VQT3G16 (ENG) Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment...
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... and turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; or Canada, use a plug adaptor to an AC supply outside of or near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected. 6 VQT3G16 (ENG) Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Do not use any other USB connection cables...
... and turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; or Canada, use a plug adaptor to an AC supply outside of or near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected. 6 VQT3G16 (ENG) Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet) • Do not use any other USB connection cables...
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...• Charging 14 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 15 About the Built-in Memory/the Card 16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the Clock Setting 18 Selecting the [Rec] Mode 19 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode 20 • Scene Detection 21 Recording Motion Pictures 22 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play 23 Deleting Pictures 23 Setting the Menu 24 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 25 Specifications 27 Digital Camera...
...• Charging 14 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures .......... 15 About the Built-in Memory/the Card 16 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery 17 Setting Date/Time (Clock Set 18 • Changing the Clock Setting 18 Selecting the [Rec] Mode 19 Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode 20 • Scene Detection 21 Recording Motion Pictures 22 Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play 23 Deleting Pictures 23 Setting the Menu 24 Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format 25 Specifications 27 Digital Camera...
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... to change. 1 Battery Pack 1 2 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before using a card. • For information about obtaining replacement parts. 9 (ENG) VQT3G16 Product numbers correct as card in the text. • The card is optional. 7 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable DMW-BCK7PP 3 DE-A91B 4 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera...
... to change. 1 Battery Pack 1 2 (Indicated as battery pack or battery in the text) Charge the battery before using a card. • For information about obtaining replacement parts. 9 (ENG) VQT3G16 Product numbers correct as card in the text. • The card is optional. 7 You can record or play back pictures on the built-in the text) 3 USB Connection Cable DMW-BCK7PP 3 DE-A91B 4 4 AV Cable 5 CD-ROM • Software: Use it to install the software to the "Digital Camera...
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... used. • Always use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • It is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not drop it. 12 Lens barrel 13 [HDMI] socket 14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 15 Tripod receptacle 15 16 Card/Battery door 17 Release lever 18 DC coupler cover • When using the camera to use a genuine Panasonic AC...
... used. • Always use a fully charged battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). • It is disconnected etc., the motion picture being recorded will not drop it. 12 Lens barrel 13 [HDMI] socket 14 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket 15 Tripod receptacle 15 16 Card/Battery door 17 Release lever 18 DC coupler cover • When using the camera to use a genuine Panasonic AC...
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... when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on during charging. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on . (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Changing the zoom magnification...
... when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB). • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on during charging. ∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator The [CHARGE] indicator turns on: The [CHARGE] indicator A is turned on . (When the Optical Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Changing the zoom magnification...
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... recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ SDXC.html • Only the cards with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures in [Motion JPEG]. SDXC Memory Card • Check that the PC and other equipment are indicated as card in the text.) Type of children to the SD video standard can be longer than the access time for the built-in memory may be used...
... recording motion pictures in [AVCHD]. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/ SDXC.html • Only the cards with "Class 6" or higher when recording motion pictures in [Motion JPEG]. SDXC Memory Card • Check that the PC and other equipment are indicated as card in the text.) Type of children to the SD video standard can be longer than the access time for the built-in memory may be used...
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Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ ]. My Color Mode Use this mode to take pictures. 19 (ENG) VQT3G16 Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Û Scene Mode This allows you to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among 8 color modes, and then take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 3D Photo Mode Takes a 3D picture. Cosmetic Mode Takes a picture adjusting the skin...
Basic Selecting the [Rec] Mode Touch [ ]. My Color Mode Use this mode to take pictures. 19 (ENG) VQT3G16 Normal Picture Mode The subjects are recorded using your own settings. ¦ Intelligent Auto Mode The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Û Scene Mode This allows you to check coloring effects, select a color mode from among 8 color modes, and then take pictures that match the scene being recorded. 3D Photo Mode Takes a 3D picture. Cosmetic Mode Takes a picture adjusting the skin...
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... in focus. Touch [ ]. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take the picture. 20 VQT3G16 (ENG) [Rec] Mode: ñ Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when...
... in focus. Touch [ ]. 1 Press the shutter button halfway to the camera and take the picture. 20 VQT3G16 (ENG) [Rec] Mode: ñ Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function (ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode) The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to focus. • The focus indication 1 (green) lights when...
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...; The recording state indicator (red) C will be recorded in monaural. Audio will flash while recording motion pictures. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button again. AC A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. • Motion picture recorded continuously in Motion JPEG. Note • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in [Motion JPEG] is displayed on the screen...
...; The recording state indicator (red) C will be recorded in monaural. Audio will flash while recording motion pictures. Start recording by pressing the motion picture button again. AC A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record full high definition motion pictures compatible with [FSH] in [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds. • Motion picture recorded continuously in Motion JPEG. Note • Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with the AVCHD format or motion pictures recorded in [Motion JPEG] is displayed on the screen...
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Select the picture to be deleted. Touch [Delete Single]. • Confirmation screen is deleted by selecting [Yes]. 23 (ENG) VQT3G16 Picture is displayed. Drag the screen horizontally. • After selecting the motion picture, touch [ ] to normal playback. [Playback] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Touch [ ]. • The display switches to start playback. [Playback] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted, and then touch [ ].
Select the picture to be deleted. Touch [Delete Single]. • Confirmation screen is deleted by selecting [Yes]. 23 (ENG) VQT3G16 Picture is displayed. Drag the screen horizontally. • After selecting the motion picture, touch [ ] to normal playback. [Playback] Mode: ¸ Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) Touch [ ]. • The display switches to start playback. [Playback] Mode: ¸ Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card, that are being played back will be deleted, and then touch [ ].
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Select the desired language and then click [Owner's Manual] to the install menu. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on the desktop. 25 (ENG) VQT3G16 Click the [Owner's Manual]. Double click the "Owner's Manual" shortcut icon on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied). A To return to install. Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
Select the desired language and then click [Owner's Manual] to the install menu. Install it on your PC to read it. ∫ For Windows Turn the PC on the desktop. 25 (ENG) VQT3G16 Click the [Owner's Manual]. Double click the "Owner's Manual" shortcut icon on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner's Manual (supplied). A To return to install. Reading the Owner's Manual (PDF format) More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in "Owner's Manual for advanced features (PDF format)" in the supplied CD-ROM.
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... the Owner's Manual (PDF format) will not open it. 26 VQT3G16 (ENG) Double click the PDF file to open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7) • You can download and install a version of this folder] to display them. ∫ For Macintosh Turn the PC on the screen to browse...
... the Owner's Manual (PDF format) will not open it. 26 VQT3G16 (ENG) Double click the PDF file to open You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later to install. (Compatible OS: Windows 2000 SP4/Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista SP2/ Windows 7) • You can download and install a version of this folder] to display them. ∫ For Macintosh Turn the PC on the screen to browse...
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... Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extended optical zoom Focus range Shutter system 12,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,500,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 to F5.9 Max. 4k Max. 9.8k (When set...
... Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 5.1 V 1.6 W (When recording) 0.9 W (When playing back) Camera effective pixels Image sensor Lens Digital zoom Extended optical zoom Focus range Shutter system 12,100,000 pixels 1/2.33q CCD, total pixel number 12,500,000 pixels, Primary color filter Optical 5kzoom, fl4.3 mm to 21.5 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 120 mm)/F2.5 to F5.9 Max. 4k Max. 9.8k (When set...
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Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Hi-speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Flash range Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures with audio Approx. 3.7 pictures/second Max. 7 pictures Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.] Approx. 15 to 100 pictures Approx. 6 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is...
Burst recording Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Hi-speed burst Burst speed Number of recordable pictures Minimum Illumination Shutter speed Exposure (AE) Metering mode LCD monitor Flash range Microphone Speaker Recording media Recording file format Still Picture Motion pictures with audio Approx. 3.7 pictures/second Max. 7 pictures Approx. 10 pictures/second (Speed priority) Approx. 6 pictures/second (Image priority) [3M (4:3), 2.5M (3:2), 2M (16:9) or 2.5M (1:1) is selected as the picture size.] Approx. 15 to 100 pictures Approx. 6 lx (when i-low light is used, the shutter speed is...
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Interface Digital Analog video Audio Terminal [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] [HDMI] Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (weight) Operating temperature Operating humidity Language select "USB 2.0" (High Speed) NTSC Audio line output (monaural) Dedicated jack (8 pin) MiniHDMI TypeC Approx. 99.7 mm (W)k55.2 mm (H)k20.6 mm (D) [3.93q(W)k2.17q(H)k0.81q(D)] Approx. 142 g/0.32 lb (with card and battery) Approx. 126 g/0.28 lb (excluding card and battery) 0 oC to 40 oC...
Interface Digital Analog video Audio Terminal [AV OUT/ DIGITAL] [HDMI] Dimensions (excluding the projecting parts) Mass (weight) Operating temperature Operating humidity Language select "USB 2.0" (High Speed) NTSC Audio line output (monaural) Dedicated jack (8 pin) MiniHDMI TypeC Approx. 99.7 mm (W)k55.2 mm (H)k20.6 mm (D) [3.93q(W)k2.17q(H)k0.81q(D)] Approx. 142 g/0.32 lb (with card and battery) Approx. 126 g/0.28 lb (excluding card and battery) 0 oC to 40 oC...
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..., mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to acts of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is required...
..., mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to acts of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is required...