Panasonic Dmc Fx700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. It is also possible to 
record with burst.
∫Taking a still picture while recording a motion picture
During motion picture recording, press the shutter 
button fully to record a still picture.
∫ Burst during motion picture recording
1Setup burst before starting motion picture recording.2Hold down the shutter button fully while recording motion pictures.
•When set to [ ] or [ ], settings will...

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•When Intelligent Auto Mode is selected in step 2 on page 88, motion picture recording 
matching to the subject or recording situation can be performed.
∫ Scene Detection
When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is 
displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red.
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[¦] is set if none of the scenes are applicable, and the standard settings are set.•When [ ] is selected, the camera automatically...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Select the item and then touch [SET].
¢The SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard for successive writes.
Touch [REC QUALITY].
Changing [REC MODE] and [REC QUALITY]
Touch [REC MODE] on the 
[MOTION PICTURE] Mode menu.  (P23)
Recording formatFeatures
[AVCHD(1080i)]
[AVCHD(720p)]
•Select this format to record HD (high definition) video for 
playback on your HDTV using an HDMI connection.
•It can be played back as is by inserting the card into a device 
compatible...

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To u c h  t h e  i t e m .
When [AVCHD(1080i)] is selected in step 2
When [AVCHD(720p)] is selected in step 2
¢1What is bit rate
This is the volume of data for a definite period of time, and the quality becomes 
higher when the number gets bigger. This unit is using the “VBR” recording method. 
“VBR” is an abbreviation of “Variable Bit Rate”, and the bit rate (volume of data for 
definite period of time) is changed automatically depending on the subject to record....

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
When [MOTION JPEG] is selected in step 2
¢1This item cannot be set in the Intelligent Auto Mode.
•With the [AVCHD] or [ ] for [MOTION JPEG], high quality motion picture can be 
enjoyed on the TV by using the HDMI mini cable (optional). For details, see “Playing 
back on the TV with HDMI socket” on  P162 .•It cannot be recorded to built-in memory except for the [ ].
Touch [EXIT] to close the menu.
•You can also press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Note...

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[REC] Mode: 
Taking a Picture with Face Recognition Function
Face Recognition is a function which finds a face resembling a registered face and 
prioritizes focus and exposure automatically.  Even if the person is located towards the 
back or on the end of a line in a group photo, the camera can still take a clear picture.
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The following functions will also work with the Face Recognition 
function.
In Recording Mode
–Display of corresponding name when camera detects...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
You can register information such as names and birthdays for face images of up to 6 
people.
Registration can be facilitated by taking multiple face images of each person. (up to 3 
pictures/registration)
Face Settings
∫ Point of recording when registering the face images
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Face front with eyes open and mouth closed, making sure the 
outline of the face, the eyes, or the eyebrows are not covered 
with the hair when registering.
•Make sure there is no extreme shading...

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Select [FACE RECOG.] on the [REC] Mode menu. (P23)
Touch [MEMORY].
Touch [NEW].
•[NEW] will not display if there are 6 people already 
registered. Delete a person already registered to 
register a new person.
Take the picture adjusting the face with 
the guide.
•The faces of subjects other than people (pets, etc.) 
cannot be registered.
•When recognition fails, a message will appear and 
the display will return to the recording screen. In this 
case, try taking the...

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Advanced (Recording pictures)
Touch item to edit.
•You can register up to 3 face images.
Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
∫About the information 
•Information about face registration recording is displayed when [ ] on the recording screen in 
step4 on page  98 is touched. (Touch [CANCEL] to return to the recording screen.)
ItemDescription of settings
[NAME]
It is possible to register names.1Touch [SET].2Enter the name.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering...

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You can modify the pictures or information of an already registered person. You can also 
delete the information of the registered person.
1Select [FACE RECOG.] from the [REC] Mode menu. (P23)2Touch [MEMORY].3Touch the face image to edit or delete.
4Touch the item.
5Press the shutter button halfway to close the menu.
Change or delete the information for a registered person
ItemDescription of settings
[INFO EDIT]
Changing the information of an already registered...