Panasonic Dmc Fz1000 Owners Manual

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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen.
1Connect the camera and a TV.
•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.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause malfunction.
Preparations: Turn this unit and the TV off.
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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
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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 feet) long]
•Check the [HDMI Mode (Play)].  (P52)
•During 24p motion picture playback, please set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO].
For settings other than [AUTO], it cannot output at 24 frames/second.
•Audio will be played back as stereo (2ch).
•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.
A Align the marks, and insert.
B HDMI micro cable C
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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 micro cable with the [VIERA 
Link]  (P53)  set to [ON].  (P304)
•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 micro cable has priority  when both AV cable (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)
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Check the [TV Aspect]. (P52)•Audio will be played back in monaural.
•The viewfinder cannot be displayed when connected with a AV cable.
A Align the marks, and insert.
B AV cable (optional)
C [AV OUT/DIGITAL] terminal
•The color of the terminal is gold. D
Yellow: to the video input socket
E White: to the audio input socket
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The recorded pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card 
slot
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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, auto-scroll playback of 
panorama pictures may not work.
•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 
an HDMI micro cable  (P301).
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 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™)?
•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 micro cable 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 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.
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON].  (P53) 
						

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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 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 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  P357.
•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 an d 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.•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 feet) long]
•[HDMI Mode (Play)] 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 recognizing a mass storage device.
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Windows support: Windows XP/Windo ws Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/
Windows 8.1
•Mac support: OS X v10.5 to v10.9
AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied as files or 
folder
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With Windows, always import AVCHD motion pictures using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”, one of the 
programs on the DVD (supplied).
•With a Mac, AVCHD motion pictures can be imported using “iMovie”.
Please note that importing is not possible depending on the picture quality.
(For details about iMovie, please contact Apple Inc.) 
						

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The supplied DVD includes the following software.
Install the software on to your computer before use.
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PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5 PE 
(Windows XP/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 correcting images, and editing 
motion pictures.
•SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.1 SE
(Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5/v10.6/
v10.7/v10.8/v10.9)
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 XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 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 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
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Before inserting the DVD, cl ose all running applications.
1Check the environment of your PC.
•Operating environment of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”–OS:
WindowsR XP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR (32bit) SP2,
WindowsR 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1,
WindowsR 8 (32bit/64bit),
WindowsR 8.1 (32bit/64bit)–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/WindowsR 8/WindowsR 8.1)–Display:
1024k 768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or more recommended)
–RAM:
512 MB or more (WindowsR XP/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
•Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF) for further operating 
environment.
•For details on “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”, please read the support site given on  P307.
2Insert the DVD with the supplied software.3Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
•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 th e menu by clicking a message that is 
displayed after inserting the DVD and then selecting and executing [Launcher.exe].
•You can also display the menu by double-clicking [SFMXXXX] in [Computer] (XXXX 
differs depending on the model).
4Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen. 
						

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•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
•On the Mac, SILKYPIX can be installed manually.
1 Insert 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:
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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.•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.)
Do not connect devices to incorrect terminals. Doing so may cause 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.
C [AV OUT/DIGITAL] terminal
•The color of the terminal is gold.
2Press  3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
•If [USB Mode]  (P51) 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, 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)  (P323). If the remaining 
battery power becomes low while the camera and the PC are communicating, the status 
indicator blinks and the alarm beeps.
Disconnect the USB connection cable safely. 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.