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Search for available wireless access points.
•Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is
encrypted.
•When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the
wireless access point you are using.
1Select the wireless access point you are connecting
to.
•
Pressing [DISP. ] will search for a wireless access point
again.
•If no wireless access point is found, refer to “When
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Search for available wireless access points.
•Confirm encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is
encrypted.
•When connecting by [Manual Input], confirm SSID, encryption type, encryption key of the
wireless access point you are using.
1Select the wireless access point you are connecting
to.
•
Pressing [DISP. ] will search for a wireless access point
again.
•If no wireless access point is found, refer to “When
connecting...")
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11. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select the favorite history you want to edit, and then press 1.3Select the item.
•
Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] clears the history and the co ntents saved in [Select a
destination from Favorite].
•When connecting to a network to which many PCs are connected by using [Select a destination
from History] or [Select a destination from Favorite], a connection attempt may fail because the
previously-conn ected device will be identified...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-328.png "Page 329
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11. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function
1Select the menu. (P63)
2Select the favorite history you want to edit, and then press 1.3Select the item.
•
Performing [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] clears the history and the co ntents saved in [Select a
destination from Favorite].
•When connecting to a network to which many PCs are connected by using [Select a destination
from History] or [Select a destination from Favorite], a connection attempt may fail because the
previously-conn ected device will be identified...")
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11. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function
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[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function.
The settings cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi.
Select the menu. (P63)
•
When [ON] is selected, you can also set up a connection by scan ning a QR code. (P293)
•Refer to P319 for details.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P84.•If you are using the PC with standard settings, you do not need to change the workgroup.
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11. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function
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[Wi-Fi Setup] Menu
Configure the settings required for the Wi-Fi function.
The settings cannot be changed when connected to Wi-Fi.
Select the menu. (P63)
•
When [ON] is selected, you can also set up a connection by scan ning a QR code. (P293)
•Refer to P319 for details.
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P84.•If you are using the PC with standard settings, you do not need to change the workgroup.
> [Setup] > [Wi-Fi] >...")
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11. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P84.•Make a copy of password.
If you forget the password, you can reset it with [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu,
however other settings will also be reset. (excluding [LUMIX CL UB] )
•A “MAC Address” is a unique address that is used to identify ne twork equipment.•“IP address” refers to a number that identifies a PC connected to a network such as the
Internet. Usually, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-330.png "Page 331
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11. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function
•For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P84.•Make a copy of password.
If you forget the password, you can reset it with [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu,
however other settings will also be reset. (excluding [LUMIX CL UB] )
•A “MAC Address” is a unique address that is used to identify ne twork equipment.•“IP address” refers to a number that identifies a PC connected to a network such as the
Internet. Usually, the...")
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12. Connecting to other equipment
Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/
Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or
recorder
∫ Playing Back on a TV Screen
By connecting the camera to a TV that supports motion pictures in
4K and playing back motion pictures recorded with their size se t to
[4K] in [Rec Quality], you can enjoy finely-detailed motion pic tures
in 4K. Even though the output resolution will be lower, you can also
play them back by connecting the camera to a TV that does not s upport...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-331.png "Page 332
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12. Connecting to other equipment
Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/
Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or
recorder
∫ Playing Back on a TV Screen
By connecting the camera to a TV that supports motion pictures in
4K and playing back motion pictures recorded with their size se t to
[4K] in [Rec Quality], you can enjoy finely-detailed motion pic tures
in 4K. Even though the output resolution will be lower, you can also
play them back by connecting the camera to a TV that does not s upport...")
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12. Connecting to other equipment
∫Storing on a PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
Refer to P338 for details.
∫ Storing on a Hard Disk or DVD
You cannot dub motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality] to
Blu-ray discs and DVDs with Panasonic recorders. (As of July 20 15)
With the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software on the DVD (supplied), you c an convert 4K motion
pictures into smaller sized motion pictures or copy 4K motion p...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-332.png "Page 333
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12. Connecting to other equipment
∫Storing on a PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
Refer to P338 for details.
∫ Storing on a Hard Disk or DVD
You cannot dub motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality] to
Blu-ray discs and DVDs with Panasonic recorders. (As of July 20 15)
With the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software on the DVD (supplied), you c an convert 4K motion
pictures into smaller sized motion pictures or copy 4K motion p...")
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12. Connecting to other equipment
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 i s displayed when
connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI micro cab le with the [VIERA
Link] set to [ON]. (P336)
•Depending on the [Aspect Ratio], black bands may be displayed o n the top and bottom or the
left and right of the pictures.
•Change the screen mode on your TV if the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64940/w64_dmc-gx8_adv_en_om_d-334.png "Page 335
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12. Connecting to other equipment
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 i s displayed when
connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI micro cab le with the [VIERA
Link] set to [ON]. (P336)
•Depending on the [Aspect Ratio], black bands may be displayed o n the top and bottom or the
left and right of the pictures.
•Change the screen mode on your TV if the...")
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12. Connecting to other equipment
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Preparations:
Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P81)
1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with
an HDMI micro cable (P334).
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 sound of a film during a slide show, set [Sound] to [AUTO] or [Audio] on the
Slide Show setting screen.
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12. Connecting to other equipment
336
Preparations:
Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P81)
1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with
an HDMI micro cable (P334).
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 sound of a film during a slide show, set [Sound] to [AUTO] or [Audio] on the
Slide Show setting screen.
•It is recommended to connec t this unit...")
331 11. Using the Wi-Fi/NFC Function •For details on how to enter characters, refer to “Entering Text” section on P84.•Make a copy of password. If you forget the password, you can reset it with [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] in the [Setup] menu, however other settings will also be reset. (excluding [LUMIX CL UB] ) •A “MAC Address” is a unique address that is used to identify ne twork equipment.•“IP address” refers to a number that identifies a PC connected to a network such as the Internet. Usually, the addresses for homes are automatically assigned by the DHCP function such as a wireless access point. (Example: 192.168.0.87) [NFC Operation] Configures the settings for the NFC function. [ON]: NFC function is worked. [OFF] [Touch Sharing] Sets the camera operation after the connection with the NFC function is complete. [ON]: When a Wi-Fi connection is complete by using the NFC function during single picture playback, the single picture can be transferred. [OFF] [Wi-Fi Function Lock] To prevent incorrect operation or use of the Wi-Fi function by a third party and to protect saved personal information, it is recommended that you protect the Wi-Fi function with a password. Setting a password will automatically display the password inpu t screen when the Wi-Fi function is used. [Setup]: Enter any 4-digit numbers as the password. [Cancel] [Network Address]Displays the MAC address and IP address of this unit. [Approved Regulations]Displays the certification number for radio regulations.
332 12. Connecting to other equipment Watching 4K motion pictures on a TV/ Saving 4K motion pictures on your PC or recorder ∫ Playing Back on a TV Screen By connecting the camera to a TV that supports motion pictures in 4K and playing back motion pictures recorded with their size se t to [4K] in [Rec Quality], you can enjoy finely-detailed motion pic tures in 4K. Even though the output resolution will be lower, you can also play them back by connecting the camera to a TV that does not s upport motion pictures in 4K. • When connecting to a TV that does not support 4K motion picture , select [AUTO]. Connect the camera and a 4K-compatible TV with an HDMI micro ca ble, and display the playback screen. (P334) •When [VIERA Link] is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched a utomatically and playback screen will be displayed. Refer to P336 for details. •When you have motion pictures recorded with [Rec Format] set to [MP4] and their size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality], you can also play them back by inserting the card into the SD card slot of a TV t hat supports motion pictures in 4K. •Read the operating instructions for the TV. ∫ Watching on a PC To play back motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4 K] in [Rec Quality] on a PC, use the software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” on the DVD (supplied). • To play back and edit motion pictures in 4K, you need a high-pe rformance PC environment. •Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF). Watching motion pictures in 4K Preparation: Set [HDMI Mode (Play)] (P80) to [AUTO] or [4K].
333 12. Connecting to other equipment ∫Storing on a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. Refer to P338 for details. ∫ Storing on a Hard Disk or DVD You cannot dub motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K] in [Rec Quality] to Blu-ray discs and DVDs with Panasonic recorders. (As of July 20 15) With the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software on the DVD (supplied), you c an convert 4K motion pictures into smaller sized motion pictures or copy 4K motion p ictures to a DVD. • Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF). Storing 4K motion pictures
12. Connecting to other equipment 334 Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV scr een. Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off. 1Connect the camera and a TV. •Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight h olding onto the plug. (It may result in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.) Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cau se malfunction. •Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image quality may vary with the connected terminals.HDMI socket Video socket High quality To connect with an HDMI micro cable • Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work . “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 f eet) long) •Check the [HDMI Mode (Play)]. (P80)•During 24p motion picture playback, please set [HDMI Mode (Play )] to [AUTO]. For settings other than [AUTO], it cannot output at 24 frames/s econd. •Audio will be played back as stereo.•No picture is displayed on the screen of this unit. •When [VIERA Link] is set to [ON], operations using the buttons on the camera are restricted.
335 12. Connecting to other equipment 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 i s displayed when connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI micro cab le with the [VIERA Link] set to [ON]. (P336) •Depending on the [Aspect Ratio], black bands may be displayed o n the top and bottom or the left and right of the pictures. •Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed w ith the top or bottom cut off.•Output from the HDMI micro cable has priority when both AV cabl e (optional) and HDMI micro cable 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 micro cable. •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. To connect with an AV cable (optional) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Check the [TV Aspect]. (P80) •Audio will be played back in monaural.•The viewfinder cannot be displayed when connected with a AV cab le. A HDMI micro cable B HDMI socket C AV cable (optional) D Yellow: to the video input socket E White: to the audio input socket F Align the marks, and insert. G Insert the AV cable so that its [ ] mark will face the [ ] mark side of the camera. H Check the terminal.
12. Connecting to other equipment 336 Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P81) 1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with an HDMI micro cable (P334). 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 sound of a film during a slide show, set [Sound] to [AUTO] or [Audio] on the Slide Show setting screen. •It is recommended to connec t this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if there a re 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV. •Operation using the buttons on this unit will be limited. The recorded pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Mem ory Card slot • Depending on the TV model, pictures may not be displayed on the full screen.•The file format of the motion pictures that can be played back differs depending on the TV model. •In some cases, panorama pictures cannot be played back. Also, a uto-scroll playback of panorama pictures may not work. •For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating inst ructions of the TV. Using VIERA Link (HDMI) What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)? •This function allows you to use your remote control for the Pan asonic TV for easy operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link com patible device using a HDMI micro cable for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) •VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI contro l function using the standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with HDMI CEC compatible devices made by othe r companies are not guaranteed. When using devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the operating instructions for the respecti ve devices. •This unit supports “VIERA Link Ver.5” function. “VIERA Link Ver .5” is the standard for Panasonic’s VIERA Link compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional VIERA Link equipment.
337 12. Connecting to other equipment ∫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: • If you connect with an HDMI micro cable and then turn this unit on, and then press [(], the input channel on the TV automatically switches to this unit’s s creen. If the TV’s power is in standby status, it will turn on automatically (if [Set] has bee n 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 P391. •If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compat ible with VIERA Link, read the operating instructions for the TV. •Available linked operations between this unit and a Panasonic T V are different depending on the types of Panasonic TVs even if they are compatible with VIE RA 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.•[HDMI Mode (Play)] for this unit is determined automatically wh en the VIERA Link is operating. •Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work . “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D–Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 f eet) long)
12. Connecting to other equipment 338 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 camer a. 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 cho ose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below suppor t site. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ∫ PC that can be used The unit can be connected to any PC capable of recognizing a ma ss storage device. • Windows support:Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1 • Mac support: OS X v10.5 to v10.10 AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied as files or folder • With Windows, always import AVCHD motion pictures using “ PHOTOf unSTUDIO ”, one of the programs on the DVD (supplied). •With a Mac, AVCHD motion pictures can be imported using “iMovie ”. Please note that importing is no t possible depending on the picture quality. (For details about iMovie, please contact Apple Inc.)
339 12. Connecting to other equipment The supplied DVD includes the following software. Install the software on to your computer before use. • PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 PE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1) This software allows you to manage images. For example, you can send pictures and motion pictures to a PC and sort them by recording date or model name. You can also perform operations such as writing images to a DVD, processing and corr ecting images, and editing motion pictures. •SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE (Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.6 to v 10.10) This is software to edit RAW format images. 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 Vista/Windows 7/W indows 8/ Windows 8.1) 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 burni ng it to a DVD, uploading it to websites, or simply share your videos with your friends via e-m ail. –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 LoiLoSc ope manual available for download at the link below. Manual URL: http://loilo.tv/product/20
12. Connecting to other equipment 340 ∫Installing supplied software •Before inserting the DVD, close all running applications. 1Check the environment of your PC. •Operating environment of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” –OS: Windows VistaR (32bit) SP2, WindowsR 7 (32bit/64bit) SP1, WindowsR 8 (32bit/64bit), WindowsR 8.1 (32bit/64bit)–CPU: PentiumR III 800 MHz or higher (Windows VistaR), PentiumR III 1 GHz or higher (WindowsR 7/WindowsR 8/WindowsR 8.1)–Display: 1024k 768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or more recommended) –RAM: 512 MB or more (Windows VistaR), 1 GB or more (WindowsR 7 32bit/WindowsR 8 32bit/WindowsR 8.1 32bit), 2 GB or more (WindowsR 7 64bit/WindowsR 8 64bit/WindowsR 8.1 64bit)–Free hard disk space: 450 MB or more for installing software •To edit 4K motion pictures, a 64 bit version of Windows 7/ Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 is required. •Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF fi le) for further operating environment. •For details on “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”, please read the sup port site given on P339.2Insert the DVD with the supplied software. •If the automatic playback screen is displayed, you can display the menu by selecting and executing [Launcher.exe]. •In Windows 8/Windows 8.1, you can display the menu by clicking a message that is displayed after inserting the DVD and then selecting and execut ing [Launcher.exe]. •You can also display the menu by double-clicking [SFMXXXX] in [ Computer] (XXXX differs depending on the model). 3Click [Applications]. 4Click on the [Recommended Installation] on the install menu to install. •Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on th e screen. •The software compatible with your PC will be installed.•On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually.1Insert the DVD with the supplied software. 2 Double-click the application folder on the DVD. 3 Double-click on the automatically displayed folder. 4 Double-click the icon in the application folder. Not available in these cases: • “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” and “ LoiLoScope ” are not compatible with Mac.