Panasonic Dmc Fx700 Operating Instructions Manual

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[PLAYBACK] Mode: ¸
Connecting to other equipmentPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Preparations:
Set the [TV ASPECT]. (P30)
Turn this unit and the TV off.
1 Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
A Align the marks, and insert.
B AV cable (supplied)
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which may cause malfunction.)
Connect the AV cable  B (supplied) to the video input and the audio 
input sockets on the TV.
Connect the AV cable to the [AV OUT] socket on the camera.
Turn the TV on and select external input.
Turn the camera on, and slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 
to [ (].
Note
•Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], black bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or 
the left and right of the pictures.
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.•Read the operating instructions for the TV.•When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.•Change the screen mode on your TV if the picture is displayed with the top or bottom cut off.
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The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.Note
•
Depending on the TV model, pictures may  not be displayed on the full screen.•Motion pictures recorded with [AVCHD] can be played back on Panasonic TVs (VIERA) with 
the AVCHD logo mark. In all other cases, connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable 
(supplied) and playback the motion picture.
•SDHC Memory Cards cannot be played back unles s it is a TV compatible with SDHC Memory 
Cards or SDXC Memory Cards.
•SDXC Memory Cards cannot be played back unle ss it is a TV compatible with SDXC Memory 
Cards.
You can enjoy high quality pictures and moti on pictures on the TV by connecting the 
camera with the HDMI compatible high definition TV using HDMI mini cable (optional).
Playing back pictures on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot
Playing back on the TV with HDMI socket
What is HDMI?
HDMI is the interface for digital devices. When this unit is connected to a HDMI 
compatible device, the image and audio can be output with a digital signal. If you 
connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high definition TV and then play back the 
recorded high definition images, you can enjoy them in high resolution with high quality 
sound.
If you connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link, linked 
operations (VIERA Link) are possible.  (P165) 
						

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∫Operations during HDMI output
[ 3 ]/[4 ]/[2]/[ 1], [ ], [ ], and [ ] are displayed on the LCD display of this unit 
during HDMI output.
(Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor)
•
Operate in accordance with the guide displayed on the TV.•Playback Mode selection screen is displayed on the TV by touching [ ].•Operations using the [MODE] and [MENU] buttons are disabled during HDMI output.
Preparations: Check the [HDMI MODE].  (P30)
Turn this unit and the TV off.
1 HDMI socket
2 TV with HDMI socket
3 HDMI mini (C type)
A  Align the marks, and insert.
B  HDMI mini cable (optional)
•
Check the direction of the terminals and plug in/out straight holding onto the plug. (It may result 
in malfunction by the deforming of the terminal if it is plugged in obliquely or in wrong direction.)
Connect the HDMI mini cable B  (optional) to the HDMI input socket 
on the TV.
Connect the HDMI mini cable to the [HDMI] socket on the camera.
Turn the TV on and switch to HDMI input.
Turn the camera on, and slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 
to [ (].
•When [VIERA Link]  (P31) is set to [ON] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting 
VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and the playback screen will 
be displayed (P165).
HDMI IN 
						

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Note
•Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left 
and right of the pictures.
•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)
•Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority  when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are 
connected.
•HDMI output is not possible even if you conne ct the HDMI mini cable while the unit is 
connected to the PC or the printer.
•HDMI connection is disabled and connection with the USB connection cable will take priority 
when you connect the USB connection cable while the HDMI mini cable is connected.
•When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.•Read the operating instructions for the TV.•Audio will be played back as stereo (2ch).•The following functions cannot be set in Playback Mode.
[TITLE EDIT], [VIDEO DIVIDE], [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING], [LEVELING], 
[FACE REC EDIT], [COPY], multiple selection etc. 
						

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Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with 
an HDMI mini cable (optional) (P162).
Turn the camera on, and slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch 
to [ (].
Operate with the remote control for the TV.
Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link
¢ The shape of the remote control varies depending on the region. Operate following the TV 
guide displayed on screen.
Playback using VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is the VIERA Link?
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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 
December 2009)
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON].  (P31)
1 [SUB MENU]
2 [OK]
3 [RETURN] 
						

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∫Usable functions
Operate with the remote control for the TV.
Multi Playback This is displayed initially when using the VIERA Link.
3 /4/ 2/1: Select the image.
[OK]: Go to one screen display. Pictures in Burst Picture Group are played 
back with Multi Playback. 
(When Burst Picture Group is selected)
Red button: Switch the types of data to play back.
[SUB MENU]: Display the Playback Mode selection screen.
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The type of data for playback changes in the order of [ALL] > [] > [] > [] > [ALL].•Either the [NORMAL PLAY], [SLIDE SHOW], 
[CATEGORY PLAY], [CALENDAR] or the [FAVORITE PLAY] can 
be selected in the Playback Mode selection screen.
One screen display Select the image while in Multi Playback, and then press 
[OK].
2 /1: Go to previous/next image.
3 : Display the recording information.
4 : Return to Multi Playback.
[OK]: Play back the motion picture (when motion  picture is selected).
Play back burst pictures (when burst picture is 
selected).
Play back the audio (when picture with audio 
is selected).
Red button: Start the Slide Show.
[SUB MENU]: Go to Slide Show setting screen.
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During Motion Picture Playback, use  2/1 for back/forward and 
4  to stop playback.
Slide show Press Red button during one screen display.
2 /1: Go to previous/next image (when Slide Show 
is paused/when motion picture is played 
back).
4 : Finish the Slide Show and return to one 
screen display.
[OK]: Pause.
[SUB MENU]: Go to Slide Show setting screen.
•
To play back the audio of the motion pictures, set the [SOUND] in 
the Slide Show setting screen to [AUTO] or [AUDIO].
A Operation icon
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Note
•Operation icons are hidden by pressing [RETURN], or if no operation is performed for a while 
when the operation icons are displayed. Operation icons are displayed when one of the 
following buttons is pressed while the operation icons are not displayed.
–3/ 4/2 /1, [OK], [SUB MENU], [RETURN], Red button, Green button, Yellow button•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.
•When the [VIERA Link] (P31)  of this unit is set to [ON], operation using the button on this unit 
will be limited.
•VIERA Link must be activated on the connected TV. (Read the operating instructions of the TV 
for how to set etc.)
•If you are not using VIERA Link, set [VIERA Link]  (P31)  to [OFF].
∫Other linked operations
Turning the power off:
If you use the remote control for the TV to turn off the power, the power on this unit also 
turns off.
Automatic input switching:
•
If you connect with a HDMI mini cable and then turn  on the power on this unit, 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 the HDMI terminal on the TV, the input channel may not switch automatically. 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  198.
Note
•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 is 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 that support the TV.
•Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
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)
•VIERA Link will not work even if you connect the HDMI mini cable while the unit is connected to 
the PC or the printer.
•[HDMI MODE]  (P30) for this unit is determined automati cally when the VIERA Link is operating. 
						

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Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and Motion 
Pictures
Methods to export still pictures and motion pictures to other devices will vary depending on 
the file format. (JPEG, AVCHD, or Motion JPEG). Here are a few suggestions.
File formats that can be used: [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]
Copy images played back with this unit to  DVD disc, hard disk, or video using a DVD 
recorder, or video.
This can be played back with equipment that is not compatible with high definition 
(AVCHD), so it is convenient for distribut ing copies. Image will be standard quality instead 
of high definition at this time.
1Connect this unit with the recording equipment with an AV cable (supplied).
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 of the recording equipment.
Note
•When you play back motion pictures on 4:3 aspect ratio TV, you must set [TV ASPECT]  (P30) 
on this unit to [4:3] before starting a copy. The image will be vertically long if you play back 
motion pictures copied with [16:9] setting on a [4:3] aspect TV.
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.•See the instruction manual for the recording equipment regarding the details of copying and 
playing back.
Copy the playback image using an AV cable
1 Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
A AV cable (supplied) 
						

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File formats that can be used: [JPEG], [AVCHD], [Motion JPEG]
It is possible to acquire still pictures and motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] or 
[MOTION JPEG] formats, or create conventional standard quality DVD video from the 
motion picture that was recorded as [AVCHD], using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” 
in the CD-ROM (supplied).  (P170)
Also, you can write images to DVD, combine multiple 
pictures to create a single  panorama picture, or create a 
slide show by adding audio and/or music. These pictures 
can then be stored onto a DVD.
1Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” to the PC.
•Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information 
about the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
2Connect camera to PC.
•For details on connecting, refer to “Connecting to a PC”  (P170) .3Copy the images to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition”.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” 
(PDF).
Note
•You will not be able to play back the acquired [AVCHD] motion pictures when the files or folders 
related to the motion pictures are deleted,  modified, or moved using Windows Explorer or 
similar, so make sure to acquire the [AV CHD] motion pictures using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 
HD Edition”.
Copying to a PC using “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD Edition” 
						

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Connecting to a 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
•You can easily print out or mail the pictures you have imported. Use of the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 
5.2 HD Edition” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of doing this.
•Read the separate operating instructions for the supplied software for more information about 
the software in the CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
∫PC that can be used
•
PC with Windows 98/98SE or older, or Mac OS 8. x or older cannot be connected via USB, but 
it can acquire the pictures if an SD memory card reader/writer can be used.
¢ 1 It is necessary for Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer to be installed. PC with higher processing 
performance is required depending on the function to be used. It may not play back correctly 
or operate correctly depending on the environment of the PC used.
¢ 2 Always acquire the [AVCHD] motion pictures using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.2 HD 
Edition”.
WindowsMacintosh
98/98SEMe/2000XP/Vista/7OS 9/OS X
Can the 
PHOTOfunSTUDIO be 
used? —
≤
¢1—
Can the [AVCHD] motion 
picture be acquired to the 
PC? —
≤
¢2—
Can the still pictures and 
[MOTION JPEG] motion 
pictures in the digital 
camera be acquired to 
the PC using a USB 
connection cable? —
≤ ≤
(OS 9.2.2/OS X  [10.1~10.6])