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2Turn on the TV and select the input to match the connector in use.
3Turn the camera on and then press [(].
•Input of the TV will switch automatically  and playback screen is displayed when 
connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI mini cable with the [VIERA 
Link]  (P50)  set to [ON].  (P252)
•Depending on the [Aspect Ratio], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the 
left and right of the pictures.
•Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off.•Output from the HDMI mini cable (optional) has  priority when both AV cable (optional) and 
HDMI mini cable (optional) are connected.
•The connection with the USB connection cable (supplied) will take priority when you connect 
the USB connection cable (supplied) simultaneously with the HDMI mini cable (optional).
•When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.•Proper playback will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.•No sound is output from the camera speakers.
•Read the operating instructions for the TV.
The recorded pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.
•Proper playback (aspect ratio) will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.•The file format of the motion pictures that  can be played back differs depending on the TV 
model.
•For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 
						

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1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with 
a HDMI mini cable (optional) (P250).
2Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
•Operate with reference to the operation icons displayed on the screen.
•To play back the audio of the motion pictures, set the [Sound] in the Slide Show setting screen 
to [AUTO] or [Audio].
•It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there are 2 
or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
•Operation using the buttons on this unit will be limited.
Using VIERA Link (HDMI)
What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)?
•VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.
•This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy 
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a 
HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked  operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
•VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the 
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with 
HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using 
devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the 
operating instructions for the respective devices.
•This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Ver.5 is the newest Panasonic 
version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of 
November 2011)
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P50) 
						

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∫Other linked operations
Turning this unit off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn the TV off, this unit is also turned off.
Automatic input switching:
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If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn this unit on, and then press [ (], the input 
channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s screen. If the TV’s power is in standby 
status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has been selected for the TV’s [Power on link] 
setting).
•Depending on your TV’s HDMI connection, on some TV’s it may be necessary to manually 
select the HDMI connection you are using. In this case, use the remote control for the TV to 
switch the input channel. (For details on how to switch input, please read the operating 
instructions for the TV.)
•If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to page  298.
•If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link, read the 
operating instructions for the TV.
•Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic TV are different depending on 
the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIERA Link. Refer to the operating 
instructions of the TV for the operations are supported on the TV.
•Be sure to use a cable that is HDMI certified.
Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30: optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
•[HDMI Mode] for this unit is determined automatically when the VIERA Link is operating. 
						

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Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your 
PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
•Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of your PC.
•If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message 
prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased 
so do not choose to format.)
If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
∫ PC that can be used
The unit can be connected to any PC cap able of recognising a mass storage device.
•
Windows support: Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP
•Mac support: OS X v10.1 ~ v10.8
AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported co rrectly when copied as files or folder.
•With Windows, always import AVCHD motion pictures using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”, one of 
the programs on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•With a Mac, AVCHD motion pictures can be imported using “iMovie’11”.
Note that motion pictures (AVCHD Progressive) recorded in [FHD/60p] of [AVCHD] cannot 
be imported.
(For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.) 
						

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The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
Install the software on to your computer before use.
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PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 PE (Windows XP/Vista/7)
This software allows you to acquire pictures to the PC, and also categorize these acquired 
pictures by their recording date or the model name of the camera used. You can resize pictures 
and add effects to the pictures. Various printing functions, such as layout printing, and writing 
function to CD-R
¢ are supported too. If you forgot to set the date on the digital camera, you can 
add the date of recording to pictures with this software.
Also, [AVCHD] motion pictures can be loaded and written to DVD.
¢ This can be used only if the [Recording] tab is displayed on the [Properties] of the CD/DVD 
drive on the PC.
•SILKYPIX Developer Studio 
(Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X  v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7/v10.8)
This is software to edit RAW format images.
Using RAW files recorded on this camera allows images to be edited with a higher quality.
Edited images can be saved in a format (JPEG, TIFF, etc.) that can be displayed on a personal 
computer.
•LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7)
LoiLoScope is a video editing software where that draws out the full power of your PC. Creating 
videos is as easy as organizing cards on top of a desk. Use your music, picture and video files 
to create videos to share with your friends and family by burning it to a DVD, uploading it to 
websites, or simply share your videos with your friends via e-mail.
–This will only install a shortcut to the trial version download site.
About the supplied software
For details on how to use the SILKYPIX Developer Studio, refer to the “Help” or the 
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website:
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/support/
For more information on how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoScope manual 
available for download at the link below.
Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20 
						

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∫Installing supplied software
•
Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
1Check the environment of your PC.
•Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 PE ”
–OS:
WindowsR XP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR (32bit) SP2,
WindowsR 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1
–CPU:
PentiumR III 500 MHz or higher (WindowsR XP),
PentiumR III 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR),
PentiumR III 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR 7)
–Display:
1024k768 pixels or more (1920k 1080 pixels or more recommended)
–RAM:
512 MB or more (WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR),
1 GB or more (WindowsR 7 32bit),
2 GB or more (WindowsR 7 64bit)
–Free hard disk space:
450 MB or more for installing software
•Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF) for further operating 
environment.
•For details on SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, please read the support site given on 
P255 .
2Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
•When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
3Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.•“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” is not compatible with Mac.•On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually.
1Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
2 Double-click on the automatically displayed folder.
3 Double-click the icon in the application folder. 
						

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∫Transferring pictures to a PC
1Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
•Please turn this unit on and your PC before connecting.•Turn the monitor toward you.•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them 
straight out. (Otherwise, the connectors may bend out of shape, which will cause a 
malfunction.)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
A USB connection cable (supplied)
B Align the marks, and insert.
2Press  3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
•If [USB Mode]  (P48) is set to [PC] in the [Setup] menu in advance, the camera will be 
automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB Mode] selection screen.
•When the camera is connected to a PC while [USB Mode] is set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a 
message may appear on the PC screen. In that case, close the message, and remove 
the USB connection cable safely  (P258), and then set the 
[USB Mode] to [PC].
3Copy the images to a PC using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”.
•Do not delete or move copied files or folders in Windows Explorer. When viewing in 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”, you will not be able to play back or edit.
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery 
power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the alarm beeps.
Refer to 
“Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely” (P258)  before disconnecting the 
USB connection cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
•Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional), turn the camera off.•Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection 
cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
Preparations: Install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to the PC. 
						

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∫Copying to a PC without using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”
If you are not able to install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”, you can copy files and folders to your 
PC by dragging and dropping files from this unit.
•
The content (folder structure) on the card of this unit is as follows.
•AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied as files or folder.  We 
recommend using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” on the CD-ROM (supplied) for importing files. Refer to 
P254  for details.
•A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.–After [No.Reset]  (P51) in the [Setup] menu has been executed–When a card containing a folder with the same folder number has been inserted (such as 
when pictures were taken using another maker of camera)
–When there is a picture with file number 999 inside the folder
∫Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely
Select the [ ] icon in the task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject 
DMC-XXX] (XXX varies by model).
•
Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.•If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the monitor of the digital 
camera before removing the hardware.
∫ Connection in the PTP Mode
Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)].
•
Data can now be read only from the card in the PC.•When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures may not be imported in the PTP mode.•Motion picture cannot be played back in PTP Mode.
For Windows: A drive ([Removable Disk]) is displayed in [Computer]
For Mac: A drive ([NO_NAME]) is displayed on the desktop
•Card
DCIM: Images
1 Folder number
2 Color space P: sRGB
_: AdobeRGB
3 File number
4 JPG: Still pictures
MP4: [MP4] Motion pictures
MOV: [MOV] Motion pictures
RW2: Pictures in RAW files
MPO: 3D pictures
MISC: DPOF print
Favorite
AVCHD: [AVCHD] Motion pictures
AVCHD
DCIM
100_PANA
101_PANA
999_PANAP1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
P1000999.JPG
P R I VAT E
MISC 
						

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Saving still pictures and motion pictures on a 
Recorder
If you insert card holding content recorded with this unit into a Panasonic recorder, you 
can dub the content to a Blu-ray Disc or DVD etc.
Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on 
the file format. (JPEG, RAW, MPO, AVCHD, MP4 or MOV).
•
See the operating instructions for the recorder about the details about copying and playing 
back.
∫ Dubbing with non-compatible equipment
You can dub the content played back using this unit to non-compatible equipment such as 
recorders and video players by connecting this  unit to the non-compatible equipment using 
an AV cable (optional). Non-compatible equipment will be able to play back the content. 
This is convenient if you wish to pass around dubbed content. In this case, the content will 
be played back in standard rather than high-definition picture quality.
•
When you play back motion pictures on 4:3 aspect ratio TV, you must set [TV Aspect]  (P49) on 
this unit to [4:3] before starting a copy. The im age will be vertically long if you play back motion 
pictures copied with [16:9] setting on a [4:3] aspect TV.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•See the operating instructions for the recording equipment for details about copying and 
playing back.
For details on Panasonic devices compatible with the 
respective file format (such as a Blu-ray Disc recorder), refer 
to the support sites below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)¢ Some compatible devices may not be sold in certain countries 
and regions.
1Connect this unit with the recording 
equipment with an AV cable 
(optional).
2Start the playback of this unit.3Start the recording on the recording 
equipment.
•
When ending the recording (copying), 
stop the playback on this unit after 
stopping the recording on recording 
equipment.
1Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
A AV cable (optional) 
						

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Printing the Pictures
If you connect the camera to a printer supporting PictBridge, you can select the pictures to 
be printed out and instruct that printing be started on the camera’s monitor.
•
Grouped pictures are displayed individually.•Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to 
the operating instructions of your printer.
1Connect the printer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
•Turn the monitor toward you.
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them 
straight out. (Otherwise, the connectors may bend out of shape, which will cause a 
malfunction.)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
A USB connection cable (supplied)
B Align the marks, and insert.
2Press  3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET].
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor (optional). If the remaining battery 
power becomes low while the camera and the printer are connected, the status indicator blinks 
and the alarm beeps. If this happens during prin ting, stop printing at once. If not printing, 
disconnect the USB connection cable.
•Do not disconnect the USB connection cable while [ å] (Cable disconnect prohibit icon) is 
displayed. (May not be displayed depending on the type of printer used)
•Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional), turn the camera off.•Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off, and disconnect the USB connection 
cable.
•Motion pictures recorded cannot be printed out.
Preparations: Turn on the camera and the printer. Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer before printing the 
pictures.