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When using the HDMI output, you can record pictures and 
motion pictures while monitoring the camera image on an 
external monitor, TV or similar device.
∫Switching the information displayed
You can change the display shown during HDMI output using 
[HDMI Info Display (Rec)]  (P224) in [TV Connection] on the 
[Setup] menu. The recorded pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Mem
ory 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, a uto-scroll playback of 
panorama pictures may not work.
•For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating inst ructions of the TV.
Recording while monitoring camera images
[ON]:
The camera display is output as is.
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•When you perform recording during HDMI output, the [Rec Quality] setting in the [Motion 
Picture] menu is applied to images. If the connected device doe s not support the setting, the 
optimal setting for the device  will be automatically selected for the HDMI output image quality.
•When the camera is connected to an external monitor or a TV that supports 4K motion 
picture, if you use one of the following settings, the angle of  view becomes even narrower than 
normal:
–[4K/100M/30p]/[4K/100M/24p] in [Rec Quality]
–[4K Live Cropping]•When using the Auto Focus Mode [ ] or MF assist, the screen cann ot be enlarged in 
windowed mode.
•Ex. Tele Conv. (motion picture) does not work (excluding Creative Motion Picture Mode).•[Aspect Ratio] in the [Rec] menu is fixed to [16:9].•Electronic sounds and electronic shutter sounds are muted.
•When you check the image and sound from the TV connected to the  camera, the microphone 
of the camera may pick up the sound from the speakers of the TV , producing an abnormal 
sound (audio feedback). If this occurs, move the camera away from the TV or lower the volume 
on the TV.
•If you set up a Wi-Fi connection while using the HDMI output, n o image will be displayed on the 
camera monitor.
•The scene selection screen in Scene Guide Mode is not output th rough the HDMI connection.•This function is not available in the following cases:–During panorama picture recording
–When recording 4K photos–When recording with the Post Focus function 
						

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Preparations:
Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P224)
1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with 
an HDMI micro cable  (P290).
2Turn the camera on and then press [ (].
3Operate with the remote control for the TV.
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 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).
•Operation using the buttons on this unit will be limited.•To play back the sound of a film during a slide show, set [Soun d] to [AUTO] or [Audio] on the 
Slide Show setting screen.
•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)
•If VIERA Link does not work properly, refer to P327.
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 an 
HDMI micro cable for automatic linked operations.
(Not all operations are possible.)
•VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an HDMI contr ol 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 c ompatible with 
Panasonic’s conventional VIERA Link equipment. 
						

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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 camer a. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions of your PC.
∫ PC that can be used
The unit can be connected to any PC capable of recognizing a ma ss storage device.
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Windows support: Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10
•Mac support: OS X v10.5 to v10.11
AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied  as files or 
folder
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When using Windows, import AVCHD motion pictures with “ PHOTOfun STUDIO ”  (P295).•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.) 
						

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Download and install software to edit and play back images with a PC.
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 mode l name. You can also 
perform operations such as writing images to a DVD, processing  and correcting images, 
and editing motion pictures.
Check the site below to download and install the software.
Download the software while it is available for download.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html
(This Site is English only.)
•Download expiration: September 2021
•Operating environment
•Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF fi le) for further operating 
environment.
•“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” is not compatible with Mac.
Downloading software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.9 PE
OS Windows
R 7 (32bit/64bit) SP1,
WindowsR 8 (32bit/64bit),
WindowsR 8.1 (32bit/64bit),
WindowsR 10 (32bit/64bit)
CPU Windows
R 7
Pentium
R 4 (2.8 GHz or higher)
Windows
R 8
Windows
R 8.1
Windows
R 10
Display 1024k768 pixels or more (1920 k1080 pixels or more recommended)
RAM Windows
R 7
1 GB or more (32bit)
2 GB or more (64bit)
Windows
R 8
Windows
R 8.1
Windows
R 10
Free hard disk 
space 450 MB or more for installing software 
						

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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.
Check the site below to download and install the software.
http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/
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Operating environment
•For details on how to use the “SILKYPIX Developer Studio”, refer to the “Help” or the 
Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s support website.
This software allows you to edit motion pictures with ease.
Check the site below to download and install the software.
http://loilo.tv/product/20
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Only the trial version will be installed.
•For more information on how to use LoiLoScope, read the LoiLoSc ope manual available for 
download at the site.
•“ LoiLoScope ” is not compatible with Mac.
•To download the software, you need to connect the PC to the Int ernet.
•It may take some time to download the software depending on the  communication 
environment.
SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE
OS Windows Windows
R 7,
WindowsR 8,
WindowsR 8.1,
WindowsR 10
Mac Mac OS X v10.6 to v10.11
LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version 
(Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10) 
						

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Preparations:
Install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to the PC. (P295)
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 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.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one.
A USB socket
B USB connection cable (supplied)
2Press  3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
•If [USB Mode]  (P223) is set to [PC] in the [Setup] menu in advance, the camera will  be 
automatically connected to the PC without displaying the [USB M ode] selection screen.
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 status indicator 
blinks and the alarm beeps.
Disconnect the USB connection cable safely. Otherwise, data may  be destroyed.
•Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection 
cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed.
Transferring images to a PC 
						

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∫Copying to a PC without using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (For Mac)
Even if you are using a Mac, or in any situation where “ PHOTOfu nSTUDIO ” cannot be 
installed, you can still copy files and folders by connecting t he camera to the computer and 
then dragging and dropping them to it.
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The content (folder structure) on the card of this unit is as follows.
•A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the followin g situations.
–After [No.Reset] (P225) 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
For Windows: A drive ([LUMIX]) is displayed in [Computer]
For Mac: A drive ([LUMIX]) 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
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 o r 
DVD etc.
Methods to export still pictures  and motion pictures to other 
devices will vary depending on the file format. (JPEG, RAW, 
MPO, AVCHD, or MP4).
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See the operating instructions for the recorder about the detai ls about copying and playing 
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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.
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Group pictures will not be displayed as group pictures but as s ingle pictures.•Some printers can print directly from the card removed from the  camera. For details, refer to 
the operating instructions of your printer.
Preparations:
Turn on the camera and the printer.
Perform the print quality and other settings at the printer bef ore printing the pictures.
1Connect the printer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
•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.
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied  one.
A USB socket
B USB connection cable (supplied)
2Press  3/4 to select [PictBridge(PTP)], and then press [MENU/SET].