FX7PP.book 1 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Operating Instructions Digital Camera Model No. DMC-FX7PP Before use, please read these instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.
FX7-PP-ENG-SAFETY.fm 2 ページ 2004年8月1日 日曜日 午後9時23分 Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
FX7PP.book 3 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Before Use FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FX7PP.book 4 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Before Use ∫ Care for the camera • Do not shake or cause impact to the camera. The camera may not operate normally or recording of pictures may be disabled, or the lens may be damaged. • Sand or dust may cause a malfunction of the camera. When you use the camera on a beach etc., take care so that sand or dust does not get into the camera. • When you use the camera on a rainy day or on a beach, take care so that seawater does not get into the camera.
FX7PP.book 5 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Before Use About These Operating Instructions Please note that the description on this page is a sample and all pages are not described in this manner. Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the Mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle.
FX7PP.book 6 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Contents Before Use Recording pictures (advanced) Information for Your Safety....................... 2 About These Operating Instructions ......... 5 Using the Mode Dial ............................... 50 • Macro mode...................................... 50 • Motion image mode .......................... 51 • Scene mode...................................... 53 – Portrait mode................................. 54 – Sports Mode ..................................
FX7PP.book 7 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) Others Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ................................................ 70 Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 71 • Rotating the Picture [ROTATE]......... 71 • Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT].................................. 72 • Preventing Accidental Erasure of the Picture [PROTECT] ................ 74 • Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] ................
FX7PP.book 8 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Preparation Standard Accessories Before using your camera, check the contents.
FX7PP.book 9 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Preparation Names of the Components 1 3 2 4 5 6 78 9 1 Flash (P37) 2 Lens part 3 Self-timer Indicator (P40) AF Assist Lamp (P65) 4 Cursor buttons 2/Self-timer Button (P40) 4/[REV] Button (P35) 1/Flash Mode Button (P37) 3/Backlight Compensation in Simple Mode (P34)/Exposure Compensation (P41)/Auto Bracket (P42)/White Balance Fine Adjustment (P61) Button 5 LCD Monitor Type 2.
FX7PP.book 10 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation 1011 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Speaker for Operational Sound Microphone (P51) Camera Switch (P20) Zoom Lever (P36, 66) Optical Image Stabilizer Button (P43) Shutter Button (P28, 51) Mode Dial (P27) 15 16 17 DIGITAL 18 19 AV OUT DC IN 17 Strap Eyelet 18 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] Socket (P82, 85, 87) 19 [DC IN] Socket (P85, 87) • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; optional).
FX7PP.book 11 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Quick Guide This is the overview of the procedure to record pictures with this camera. For each operation, be sure to refer to the corresponding pages. 1 Charge the battery. (P12) 3 Turn the camera on to take pictures. • Set the clock. (P18) OFF ON • When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 2 Insert the battery and the card. (P14, 15) 1 Set the mode dial to [ ].
FX7PP.book 12 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger When the camera is shipped, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before use. 1 Attach the battery with attention to the direction of the battery. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet. • When the [CHARGE] indicator A lights in green, charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] indicator A turns off (in about 120 minutes), charging is completed. 3 Detach the battery.
FX7PP.book 13 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation About the Battery ∫ Battery indication The remaining battery power appears on the screen. [It does not appear when you use the camera along with the AC adaptor (DMW-CAC2; optional).] > > > The indication turns red and blinks: Recharge or replace the battery. When the LCD monitor is set to off by the economy mode, the status indicator blinks.
FX7PP.book 14 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Battery • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Please be sure to use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGA-S004A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it clicks paying attention to the direction of the battery. Remove: Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery. 14 3 1 Close the card/battery door.
FX7PP.book 15 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Inserting/Removing the Card • Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted. 1 Slide the card/battery door to open it. • Check the direction of the card. • Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. • The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted. 3 1 Close the card/battery door. 2 Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly.
FX7PP.book 16 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation About the Card ∫ Access to the card While the card is being accessed (Recognizing/Recording/Reading/ Deleting), the card access indication 1 lights. 1600 19 ∫ SD Memory Card (supplied) and MultiMediaCard (optional) The SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight, removable external memory cards. The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory Card is fast.
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FX7PP.book 18 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ∫ Initial setting The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears. 2 Set date and time. CLOCK SET 0 : 00 JAN . 11 . 2004 M/D/Y PLEASE SET THE CLOCK CLOCK SET MENU SELECT • Press the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 2 appears. • The screen disappears in about 5 seconds. To access clock set menu, start from step 1.
FX7PP.book 19 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation • When a fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. • You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.
FX7PP.book 20 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Setup Menu 1 Turn the camera on. 3 Select the [SETUP] Menu. REC OFF ON 1/ 3 SETUP MONITOR AUTO REVIEW POWER SAVE ECO ECONOMY BEEP SELECT n0 OFF 2MIN. OFF EXIT MENU • When rotating the zoom lever A toward T, the page of the menu screen can be forwarded. (vice versa) 4 Select the desired item. 2 Press the [MENU] button. REC MENU 1/3 W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC.
FX7PP.book 21 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation You can control the following items on [SETUP] Menu. Menu Functions MONITOR Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in 7 steps. AUTO REVIEW [OFF]: The recorded picture does not automatically appear. [1SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 1 second. [3SEC.]: The recorded picture automatically appears on the screen for about 3 seconds.
FX7PP.book 22 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Menu Functions ECO ECONOMY (works in modes except playback mode and simple mode) The battery life is saved by turning the LCD monitor off automatically. (Press any button to recover from the economy mode.) [OFF]: Economy mode cannot be activated. [LEVEL1]: The LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator turns on if you do not use the camera for about 15 seconds.
FX7PP.book 23 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation Menu Functions RESET The settings on the recording or the [SETUP] menu are reset to the initial settings. However, the folder number and the clock setting are not changed. USB MODE Set the USB communication system. Set before connecting to a PC or a printer. (P83) VIDEO OUT (Playback mode only) [NTSC]: Video output is set to NTSC system. [PAL]: Video output is set to PAL system.
FX7PP.book 24 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation About the LCD Monitor ∫ Selecting the screen to be used In recording mode (P27) 1600 1600 19 19 DISPLAY/PWR LCD A LCD monitor (LCD) Press the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button to switch to the screen to be used. • When the menu screen appears, the [DISPLAY/PWR LCD] button is not activated. During 9 pictures multi playback (P46) or playback zoom (P47), the indications on the screen can be turned on and off.
FX7PP.book 25 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation ∫ To view the LCD monitor outdoors on a bright sunny day (Power LCD function) When you press and hold the [DISPLAY/ PWR LCD] button for 1 second, the power LCD function is activated, the LCD monitor becomes brighter than usual and easier to see outdoors.
FX7PP.book 26 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Preparation ∫ Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows the camera user to easily check the way a picture is being exposed. • It is very useful if manual adjustments of the lens aperture and shutter speed are available, especially in those situations where automatic exposure may be difficult due to uneven lighting.
FX7PP.book 27 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures ∫ The Mode Dial This camera has a mode dial to suit for recording of many kinds of scenes. Select the desired mode and enjoy the variety of recording. Rotate the mode dial slowly and match icon with mode dial indicator 1. : Normal picture mode (P28) Use this mode for usual recording. : Simple mode (P32) This is the recommended mode for beginners.
FX7PP.book 28 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Taking pictures 3 Take a picture. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • Insert the charged battery. (P14) • Insert the card. (P15) F2.8 1 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Set the mode dial to Normal picture mode [ ]. OFF ON 2 Aim the AF area 1 to the point you want to focus and then press the shutter button halfway A. F2.
FX7PP.book 29 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ AF/AE Lock (AF: Auto Focus/ AE: Auto Exposure) 1600 19 When recording a picture of people with a composition as the above picture, you cannot focus on the subject because it is out of AF area in usual operation. In this case, 1 Aim the AF area at the subject. 2 Press the shutter button halfway to fix the focus and the exposure. 3 When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights.
FX7PP.book 30 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Focusing • The focus range is 1.64 feet (50 cm) – ¶ (Wide), 1.64 feet (50 cm) – ¶ (Tele). • If you press the shutter button fully without prefocusing, pictures may be blurry or unfocused. • When the focus indication is blinking, the subject is not focused. Press the shutter button halfway and focus on the subject again. • If the camera will not focus after a few tries, turn it off and on and try again.
FX7PP.book 31 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) • When you press the shutter button, the screen may become bright for a moment. This function allows easy adjustment of focus and the recorded picture will not be affected. • We recommend setting the clock again before taking pictures. (P18) • When the time for power save is set (P21), the camera is automatically turned off if you do not operate it within the set time.
FX7PP.book 32 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures in Simple Mode ∫ Settings in Simple mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. Only the necessary menus appear to make the operations simple. 1 Select the desired item and set the desired value. SIMPLE MODE PICT.MODE ENLARGE AUTO REVIEW 4"k6"/10k15cm BEEP E-MAIL [PICT.MODE] ENLARGE This selection is intended for situations when large printing (8qk10q, Letter etc.) is desired.
FX7PP.book 33 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Other Settings in Simple mode In Simple mode, other settings are fixed as follows. For details, refer to the pages corresponding to each item. Focus range 0.98 feet (30 cm) – ¶ (Tele) 0.16 feet (5 cm) – ¶ (Wide) P30 MONITOR [0] (standard) P21 POWER SAVE [2MIN.
FX7PP.book 34 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ The Backlight Compensation Backlight is a situation where light comes from behind the subject. Subjects such as people become dark when pictures are recorded in the backlight. If you press 3, [ ] (compensating backlight ON indication) appears and the backlight compensation function is activated. This function compensates the backlight by brightening the whole of the picture.
FX7-PP-ENG-BODY.fm 35 ページ 2004年8月1日 日曜日 午後9時27分 Recording pictures (basic) Checking the Recorded Picture (Review) 1 When the mode dial is in a recording mode, press 4. • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to identify the enlarged area.
FX7PP.book 36 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) Using the Optical Zoom ∫ To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 3 times optical zoom, and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. 1600 19 W T 1X W 2X 3X ∫ To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) 1600 19 W W 36 T T T • The picture may have some distortion (typical example: vertical straight line bent outwards).
FX7PP.book 37 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash When you set the flash, you can take pictures using the built-in flash according to the recording condition. Photo flash 1 Do not cover it with your finger or any other items. ∫ Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash setting of the built-in flash according to the scene to be recorded.
FX7PP.book 38 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available) ¢Available only in backlight compensation ∫ The available flash range to take pictures ISO sensitivity Available flash control range AUTO¢ 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 13.1 feet (4.0 m) (Wide) 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 7.22 feet (2.2 m) (Tele) ISO80 0.98 feet (30 cm) – 5.91 feet (1.8 m) (Wide) 0.
FX7PP.book 39 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) ∫ Shutter speed for each flash mode Flash mode Shutter speed (sec.) : AUTO 1/60 – 1/2000 : AUTO/Red-eye reduction 1/60 – 1/2000 : Forced ON : Forced ON/Red-eye reduction 1/60 – 1/2000 : Slow sync./ Red-eye reduction 1/8 ¢– 1/2000 1/8 ¢– 1/2000 : Forced OFF ¢ The shutter speed changes depending on the slow shutter setting. (P65) ∫ When using the photo flash • Do not stare at the photo flash from close proximity.
FX7PP.book 40 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Switch the self-timer setting. 1600 19 : Self-timer set to 10 seconds ; : Self-timer set to 2 seconds ; No display (canceled) 2 Focus on the subject to take the picture. 1600 19 CANCEL MENU • If you press the [MENU] button when the self-timer is set, the self-timer setting is canceled.
FX7PP.book 41 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference of brightness between the subject and the background. 1 Press 3 several times until [ EXPOSURE] appears and then compensate the exposure. EXPOSURE Under exposed Compensate the exposure toward positive. SELECT Properly Exposed 0 Over exposed Compensate the exposure toward negative.
FX7PP.book 42 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded by each press of the shutter button according to the compensation range of the exposure. You can select the desired exposure among the 3 types of pictures. 1 Press 3 several times until [ AUTO BRACKET] appears and then set the compensation range of the exposure.
FX7PP.book 43 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) Optical Image Stabilizer [STABILIZER] This mode recognizes and compensates jitters. You can reduce blurring caused by jitters when you hold the camera with one hand for taking a picture of yourself or when you take pictures indoors where the shutter speed is slowed down. 1 MODE1 The stabilizer operates ( ) continuously and can assist during photocomposition.
FX7PP.book 44 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (basic) Taking Pictures using Burst Mode ∫ Number of pictures recorded in burst mode 1 Press the Single/Burst Mode Button to switch the burst mode setting and then take pictures. Burst speed (pictures/ second)¢ Number of recordable pictures (pictures) 3 1600 19 max. 4 max.
FX7PP.book 45 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (basic) Playback (basic) Playing Back Pictures 1 Select the picture. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. • The picture following the last one is the first picture. ∫ Fast forwarding/Fast rewinding When you keep pressing 2/1 during playback, the file number and the page number are updated.
FX7PP.book 46 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (basic) 9 Pictures Multi Playback 1 Switch to multi screen. 2 Select the pictures. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SELECT T 10 SELECT CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SELECT 11 12 CANCEL CANCEL ∫ To return to the normal playback Rotate the zoom lever towards [ ] or press the [MENU] button. • The picture with the number colored in orange appears.
FX7PP.book 47 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (basic) Using the Playback Zoom ∫ To delete a picture during the playback zoom 1 Enlarge the picture. 2X 4X CANCEL DELETE W T • : 1k>2k>4k>8k>16k • : 16k>8k>4k>2k>1k • When you rotate the zoom lever towards W after the picture is enlarged, the magnification becomes lower. • When you change the magnification, the zoom position indication A appears for about 1 second to check the position of the section enlarged.
FX7PP.book 48 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (basic) Deleting Pictures ∫ To delete multiple pictures 1 Select [MULTI DELETE]. ∫ To delete a single picture 1 Select the picture to be deleted. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 MULTI/ALL DELETE MULTI DELETE ALL DELETE CANCEL SELECT 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 2 times • 2: Play back the previous picture. • 1: Play back the next picture. 2 Delete the picture.
FX7PP.book 49 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (basic) 3 Delete the pictures. MULTI DELETE DELETE THE PICTURES YOU MARKED? NO YES SELECT SET • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Please double-check before deleting pictures. • Do not turn off the camera while deleting. • Pictures that are protected (P74) or that do not conform to DCF standards (P45) will not be deleted.
FX7PP.book 50 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Recording pictures (advanced) Using the Mode Dial Macro mode This mode allows you to take pictures closely focusing on the subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of flowers.) You can take pictures with the lens at a distance of up to 0.16 feet (5 cm) (Wide) from the subject. 1600 19 ∫ Focus range • Normal 1.64 feet (50 cm) T W 1.64 feet (50 cm) • Macro mode [ 0.98 feet (30 cm) T W 50 ] 0.
FX7PP.book 51 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) 2 Press the shutter button halfway. Motion image mode This mode allows you to record motion images. 1 Select [MOTION RATE]. REC W.BALANCE MOTION RATE AF MODE AF ASSIST LAMP D.ZOOM SELECT SET AUTO 10fps 30fps ON OFF EXIT MENU • When the subject is focused, the focus indication 1 lights. • The remaining recording time (approximation) appears on the screen. 3 Press the shutter button fully to start the recording.
FX7PP.book 52 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Available recording time (seconds) SD Memory Card Capacity Motion rate (sec.) 10fps 30fps 16 MB 75 25 32 MB 160 55 64 MB 350 120 128 MB 720 240 256 MB 1450 480 512 MB 2950 1020 1 GB 5700 1950 • The remaining recording time (approximation) appears on the screen. • The recordable time is an approximation. • You cannot play audio only with the camera.
FX7PP.book 53 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Scene mode : [PORTRAIT] (P54) : [SPORTS] (P54) Press the [MENU] button to display the scene menu. When [SCENE MENU] (P23) on the [SETUP] menu is set to [AUTO], set the mode dial to [ ] to display the scene menu automatically.
FX7PP.book 54 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Portrait mode Sports mode This mode allows you to make the subject stand out from a background and adjust the exposure and the hue to achieve a healthy complexion on the subject. This mode allows you to take pictures of a fast moving subject. (e.g. When taking pictures of outdoor sports.) 1600 19 1600 19 ∫ Technique for Portrait mode To make this mode more effective: 1 Rotate the zoom lever to Tele as far as possible.
FX7PP.book 55 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Scenery mode Night scenery mode This mode allows you to take a picture of a wide landscape. This mode is suitable when the distance between the camera and the subject is 16.4 feet (5 m) or more in the open air. You can take pictures of a far landscape even through a windowpane. This mode allows you to take a picture of a nightscape. The landscape can be recorded vividly by using the slow shutter speed.
FX7PP.book 56 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Night portrait mode Fireworks mode This mode allows you to take pictures against a night landscape. The subject can be recorded with brightness in real life by using the flash and the slow shutter speed. This mode allows you to take beautiful pictures of fireworks exploding in the night sky. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted for taking pictures of fireworks.
FX7PP.book 57 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Party mode Snow mode This mode allows you to take a picture in a dim room (e.g. a wedding reception, a party, a banquet in a bar, etc.) clearly. The shutter speed or the exposure is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the room. 1600 This mode allows you to take a picture in locations such as skiing grounds and locations near snowy mountains.
FX7PP.book 58 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Self portrait mode This mode allows you to take a picture of yourself. ª Technique for Self-portrait mode • When you are focused by pressing the shutter button halfway, the self-timer indicator 1 lights up. Fix the camera firmly and then press the shutter button fully. • The captured picture automatically appears on the LCD monitor for reviewing. Refer to P21 for operations on the review function.
FX7PP.book 59 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Using the [REC] mode menu : [W.BALANCE] (P60) Setting the hue, picture quality adjustment, etc. allows you to create wide variations on taking pictures. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. : [SENSITIVITY] (P62) : [PICT.SIZE] (P62) : [QUALITY] (P63) Menu items : [AUDIO REC.] (P63) REC 1/ 3 W.BALANCE SENSITIVITY PICT.SIZE QUALITY AUDIO REC.
FX7PP.book 60 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) White Balance [W.BALANCE] This function allows you to reproduce a white color closer to the tone in real life on the pictures recorded under sunlight, halogen lighting, etc. in which the white color may appear reddish or bluish.
FX7PP.book 61 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Setting the White Balance manually (White set ) Use this mode when you want to set the white balance manually. 1 Set to [ ] (White set) and then press 1. 2 Aim the camera at a sheet of white paper or a similar white object so that the frame on the center of the screen turns white and then press 1.
FX7PP.book 62 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) ISO Sensitivity [SENSITIVITY] ISO sensitivity represents the sensitivity to light in values. If you set the ISO sensitivity higher, the camera becomes more suitable for recording in dark places. • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted in the range described below according to the brightness. [ISO 80] – [ISO 200] (It can be adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO400] when using the flash.
FX7PP.book 63 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Quality [QUALITY] You can select 2 types of quality (compression rate) according to the usage of the picture. Fine (Low compression): This type gives priority to picture quality. Picture quality will be high. Standard (High compression): This type gives priority to the number of recordable pictures and records standard quality pictures.
FX7PP.book 64 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) AF Mode [AF MODE] 9-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas. You can record a picture in free composition without limiting the position of the subject. 3-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of the left, center and right of the screen. 1-area-focusing: The camera focuses on the subject in AF area on the center of the screen. Spot-focusing: The camera focuses on the limited and narrow area in the screen.
FX7PP.book 65 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) AF Assist Lamp Slow Shutter [SLOW SHUTTER] [AF ASSIST LAMP] Illuminating the subject with the AF assist lamp allows the camera to focus on the subject in low light conditions. When you press the shutter button halfway in dark places or other situations, an AF area wider than usual appears and the AF assist lamp 1 turns on. ON The AF assist lamp turns on under low light conditions.
FX7PP.book 66 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] Color Effect [COL.EFFECT] It is possible to further magnify a subject already magnified 3 times with the optical zoom by 4 more times with the digital zoom, thereby reaching a maximum of 12 times. ∫ Entering the digital zoom range When you rotate the zoom lever to the extreme Tele position, the on-screen zoom indication may momentarily pause. This is not a malfunction.
FX7PP.book 67 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) Flip Animation [FLIP ANIM.] 1 Select [FLIP ANIM.]. REC This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting images recorded in flip animation mode. Example: When capturing images of the subject in sequence moving the camera little by little and aligning the images, the subject looks as if it is moving. 3/3 PICT.ADJ. FLIP ANIM.
FX7PP.book 68 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) 3 Capture images for flip animation. 320 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and set the number of frames. CREATE MOTION IMAGE 8 REMAIN 92 FRAME RATE 5fps 10fps CREATE MOTION IMAGE EXIT MENU SELECT • You can check the recorded image with 4 and the previous or following image with 2/1. • Delete unnecessary images with [ ] button. • You can record up to 100 pictures. The number of recordable pictures displayed is an approximation.
FX7PP.book 69 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Recording pictures (advanced) ∫ Deleting all still images used to create flip animation When selecting [DELETE STILL IMAGES] in [FLIP ANIM.] menu, a confirmation screen appears. Select [YES] with 4 and then press 1. • You cannot use the audio recording function, burst mode and auto bracket. • The images in each frame do not appear in normal review.
FX7PP.book 70 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with Audio/Motion Images ∫ Pictures with audio Select the picture with audio icon [ and play back the audio. ] 1600 PLAY AUDIO 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 ∫ Motion images Select the picture with the motion image icon [ ] and play back the motion images. PLAY MOTION IMAGE 100 _ 0001 1/19 10:00 DEC. 1.2004 • The cursor displayed during playback corresponds to 3/4/ 2/1.
FX7PP.book 71 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) Using the [PLAY] mode menu Rotating the Picture [ROTATE] You can rotate and display the recorded pictures in increments of 90°. This is a convenient function to play back pictures on TV. ∫ Example When rotating clockwise ( 2 Select the picture to be rotated and set it. ROTATE 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 ) SELECT Original picture SET EXIT MENU 3 Select the direction to rotate the picture. 1 Select [ROTATE].
FX7PP.book 72 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) • Still pictures can only be rotated in normal playback. When playing back rotated pictures in zoom playback or multi playback, pictures appear in original angle. • Protected pictures cannot be rotated. • When you play the picture on a PC, you cannot play rotated pictures without an OS or a software compatible with Exif.
FX7PP.book 73 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) ∫ Single setting Select the picture and set the number of prints. ∫ To cancel all settings Select [YES] to cancel all settings. CANCEL ALL DPOF DPOF SET THIS 1 100 _ 0001 1/19 CANCEL ALL DPOF PRINT SETTINGS? NO YES COUNT 1 DATE DISPLAY SELECT SELECT SET EXIT MENU MENU MENU 2 times • The number of prints can be set from 0 to 999. • The number of prints icon [ ] appears.
FX7PP.book 74 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when you print pictures with printers supporting DPOF printing. (P87) • DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This feature allows you to write print information or other into the images on the card and to use such information on the DPOF-compliant system. • The setting of DPOF print will not be applied to the DPOF setting of Slide Show.
FX7PP.book 75 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) • Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting/ canceling. ∫ Multi setting/To cancel all settings Perform the same operation as in [Setting the Picture to be Printed and the Number of Prints [DPOF PRINT]]. (P72– 73) Playing Back with Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] 1 Select [SLIDE SHOW], then select [ALL] or [DPOF]. PLAY • If you want to delete protected pictures, cancel the protect setting first.
FX7PP.book 76 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) DURATION It can be set among 1, 2, 3 and 5 seconds. AUDIO By setting it to [ON], the audio from pictures recorded with audio can be played back during Slide Show. DPOF SET (Only when setting to [DPOF]) You can select the pictures you want to set to the Slide Show. DPOF icon 1 appears on the selected pictures in green. CANCEL ALL You can cancel the (Only when DPOF Slide Show setting to setting.
FX7PP.book 77 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) Adding Audio to Recorded Pictures [AUDIO DUB.] 3 Stop audio recording. AUDIO DUB. You can record the audio after taking a picture. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 1 Select [AUDIO DUB.]. PLAY STOP 1/ 2 ROTATE PROTECT DPOF PRINT SLIDE SHOW AUDIO DUB. SELECT MENU 2 times EXIT MENU • Even if you do not press 4, after about 10 seconds the audio recording stops automatically. MENU 2 Select the picture and start audio recording. AUDIO DUB.
FX7PP.book 78 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) Resizing the Pictures [RESIZE] 3 Select the size and set it. RESIZE This function is useful if you want to reduce the file size of the picture in cases when it needs to be attached to an e-mail or uploaded to a website. 1280 EXIT MENU 2/2 RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT 100 _ 0001 1/19 1600 SELECT RESIZE 1 Select [RESIZE]. PLAY 1600 EXIT MENU MENU • Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed.
FX7PP.book 79 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) Trimming the Pictures [TRIMMING] 2 Select the picture to trim and set it. TRIMMING Use this function when you trim unnecessary parts of the recorded picture. 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 SELECT SET EXIT MENU • The following pictures cannot be trimmed.
FX7PP.book 80 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) 4 Shift the picture and press the shutter button fully to set. TRIMMING Initializing the Card [FORMAT] 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 1 Select [FORMAT]. PLAY ZOOM TRIM:SHUTTER EXIT MENU 2/ 2 RESIZE TRIMMING FORMAT SELECT EXIT MENU MENU 5 Select [YES] or [NO] and set it. TRIMMING 2 Select [YES] to format.
FX7PP.book 81 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) • Usually, it is not necessary to format the card. Format the card when the message [MEMORY CARD ERROR] appears. • Do not format the card on a computer. Always format on the camera. • Once the card is formatted, all data including protected images are irretrievably erased. Please confirm that all data is transferred to your PC before proceeding with format function. • During formatting, do not turn the camera off.
FX7PP.book 82 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Playback (advanced) Playing Back Pictures with a TV Screen ∫ Playing back pictures with the supplied cable ∫ Viewing pictures in other countries When setting [VIDEO OUT] on the menu, you can view pictures on a TV in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system. • Even if you set menu selection for [VIDEO OUT] to [PAL], the output signal is still NTSC in the recording mode. • Turn the camera and the TV off.
FX7PP.book 83 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC or Printer Before Connecting with USB Connection Cable [ : USB MODE] Select the USB communication system according to the OS of your PC or your printer before connecting them to the camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). Set the items on [USB MODE] in the [SETUP] menu. (P23) 1 Select [USB MODE]. 2 Select [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)]. SETUP CLOCK SET NO.
FX7PP.book 84 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ When using Windows 98/98 SE When using Windows 98/98 SE, install the USB driver before connecting. (When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver.) ∫ When using Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 9.
FX7PP.book 85 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PC • Refer to the separate operating instructions for details about PC connection. • If you use Windows 98/98SE, install the USB driver and then connect it to the computer. • When using Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X, you do not have to install the USB driver. 1 Turn the camera on and set the [USB MODE] according to the OS you use. • Set to [PC] or [PictBridge (PTP)].
FX7-PP-ENG-BODY.fm 86 ページ 2004年8月1日 日曜日 午後9時28分 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ PC [Windows] The drive appears on the [My Computer] folder. • If it is the first time you are connecting the camera to a PC, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by the Windows Plug and Play, then it appears on the [My Computer] folder. [Macintosh] The drive is shown on the screen. ∫ PictBridge (PTP) [Windows] The camera icon appears on the [My Computer] folder.
FX7-PP-ENG-BODY.fm 87 ページ 2004年8月1日 日曜日 午後9時28分 Connecting to a PC or Printer Connecting to a PictBridge-compliant Printer By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to be printed or start printing. 3 Connect the camera to a printer via the USB connection cable A (supplied). • Connect the USB connection cable with the [ ] mark facing the [1] mark on the [DIGITAL] socket.
FX7PP.book 88 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Connecting to a PC or Printer • Set the print settings such as paper size or print quality on the printer beforehand. (Read the printer operating instructions.) • Connect the camera to a printer. (P87) ∫ [PRINT WITH DATE] ∫ Single picture OFF Date is not printed. 1 Select a picture to be printed. • If the printer does not support date printing, the date cannot be printed on the picture. Settings on the printer are prioritized.
FX7PP.book 89 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ [PAGE LAYOUT] (Possible layouts on the camera) Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 page with no frame print ∫ DPOF picture • Set the DPOF print with this camera in advance. (P72) 1 Select [DPOF PICTURE]. PictBridge 1 page with frame print 2 pages print SINGLE PICTURE DPOF PICTURE 4 pages print 3 Select [PRINT START] and then print out the picture. SELECT SET SINGLE PICTURE PRINT START PRINT WITH DATE NUM.
FX7PP.book 90 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Connecting to a PC or Printer ∫ Setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance When the printer supports the date printing by DPOF setting, we recommend setting the date printing with the DPOF print in advance. (P73) The recording date can be printed by selecting [DPOF PICTURE] to start printing. • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when the cable disconnection warning icon [ ] is indicated.
FX7PP.book 91 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Others Screen Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ISO100 1600 26 10 11 12 13 19 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 14 17 F2.
FX7PP.book 92 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others 1 2 16 15 14 W 3 T 1X 8 10:00 DEC. 1.
FX7PP.book 93 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others 1 2 3 4 1 15 14 PLAY AUDIO 5 6 7 1600 100 _ 0001 1/19 8 9 10 13 F2.8 1/25 ISO100 10:00 DEC. 1.
FX7PP.book 94 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Cautions for Use ∫ Optimal Use of the Camera When carrying this camera, take care not to drop or hit it. • The outer case may be destroyed by the strong shock, and it may cause malfunction of this camera. Keep the camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.). • If you use the camera on or near a TV, pictures and sounds may be disrupted due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
FX7PP.book 95 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others ∫ Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will be shorter. Be sure to remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case.
FX7PP.book 96 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others ∫ Card While the card access indication appears (the card is accessed), do not open the Card/Battery Door to remove the card, do not turn the camera off or do not shake or cause impact to the camera. Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated. Do not bend or drop the card.
FX7PP.book 97 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Message Display [NO MEMORY CARD] Insert the card. [THIS MEMORY CARD IS PROTECTED] Cancel the card lock. [NO VALID IMAGE TO PLAY] Play back after recording or after inserting a card with a recorded picture. [MEMORY CARD FULL / NOT ENOUGH MEMORY IN THE CARD] Insert a new card or delete the unnecessary data. [MODE DIAL IS NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION] This message appears when you turn the camera on with the mode dial in the wrong position.
FX7PP.book 98 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Troubleshooting If you put the menu back to the settings at the time of purchase, the conditions may be improved. Carry out the [RESET] in the setup menu. (P23) Conditions Causes The camera will not turn Is the battery inserted correctly? Check the direction of the on. battery. Is the battery sufficiently charged? Use a battery that has been sufficiently charged. The picture is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
FX7PP.book 99 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Conditions The recorded picture is blurred. Causes When taking a picture in shaded areas or indoors, the shutter speed becomes slow and the optical Image Stabilizer function may not work properly. In this case, we recommend holding the camera with both hands firmly to take pictures (P27). When the slow shutter (P65) is set, we recommend using a tripod.
FX7PP.book 100 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Conditions Causes Some pixels are inactive This is not a malfunction. or always lit on the LCD These pixels do not affect the recorded pictures. monitor. Noise appears on the LCD monitor. In dark places, noise may appear to maintain the brightness of the LCD monitor. This does not affect the pictures you are recording. A vertical red spectrum appears on the LCD monitor. This is called smear. It is specific to CCD, not a malfunction.
FX7PP.book 101 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Specifications Digital Camera: Power Source: Power Consumption: Information for your safety DC 4.7 V 2.3 W (When recording) 1.4 W (When playing back) Camera Effective pixels: 5,000,000 pixels Image sensor: 1/2.5q CCD, total pixel number 5,360,000 pixels Primary color filter Lens: Optical 3k zoom, fl5.8 – 17.4 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 – 105 mm)/F2.8 Digital zoom: Max.
FX7PP.book 102 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Picture size: Quality: Recording file format Still Picture: Picture with audio: Motion images: Interface Digital: Analog video/audio: Terminal DIGITAL/AV OUT: DC IN: Dimensions: Still picture: 2560k1920 pixels, 2048k1536 pixels, 1600k1200 pixels, 1280k960 pixels, 640k480 pixels, 1920k1080 pixels Motion image: 320k240 pixels Fine/Standard JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.
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FX7PP.book 104 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Digital Camera Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
FX7PP.book 105 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Request for Service Notice (For USA Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. include your proof of purchase. Request for Service Notice: • Please (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) (USA Only) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
FX7PP.book 106 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.
FX7PP.book 107 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.
FX7PP.book 108 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Customer Services Directory (For USA Only) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-272-7033, Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com/support You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
FX7PP.book 109 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Others Index A F AF Assist Lamp ................................... 65 AF Mode .............................................. 64 AF/AE Lock ......................................... 29 Audio Dubbing .................................... 77 Audio Recording ................................. 63 Auto Bracket ........................................ 42 Auto Review ........................................ 21 Auto White Balance ...........................
FX7PP.book 110 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others P U PAL ....................................................... 23 Party Mode .......................................... 57 PC ................................................... 85, 86 PictBridge ...................................... 86, 87 Picture Adjustment ............................. 66 Picture Size ................................... 17, 62 Playback .............................................. 45 Playback Pictures on TV ...................
FX7PP.book 111 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Others Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española de uso rápido Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar las imágenes con esta cámara. Por lo que atañe a cada única operación, remitimos a las páginas correspondientes. 3 Encienda la cámara para sacar las imágenes. • Ajuste el reloj. OFF ON 1 Cargue la batería. • Cuando se envía la cámara, la batería no tiene carga alguna. Cárguela antes del uso.
FX7PP.book 112 ページ 2004年7月30日 金曜日 午前10時37分 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC") Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.