Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gf7k Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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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
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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 f eet) long)
•Check the [HDMI Mode]. (P65)•During 24p motion picture playback, please set [HDMI Mode] 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. 
						

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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 i s displayed when 
connected to a VIERA Link compatible TV using an HDMI micro cab le with the [VIERA 
Link] set to [ON].  (P303)
•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)
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Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).•Check the [TV Aspect].  (P65)•Audio will be played back in monaural.
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 Check the terminal. 
						

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Preparations:
Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P66)
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 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
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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.
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. 
						

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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 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 P346.
•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.•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)
•[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 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.
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Windows support:Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1
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Mac support: OS X v10.5 to v10.10
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 “ 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.) 
						

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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 9.6 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 4.2 SE
(Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1, Mac OS X v10.5 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 
						

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∫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) or 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
•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 P306.
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:
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∫Transferring images to a PC
Preparations:
Install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to the 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 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 or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional).
A USB connection cable (supplied)
B Align the marks, and insert.
C Check the terminal.
2Press  3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
•If [USB Mode]  (P65) 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.
•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 me ssage, 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 Explor er.
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.
•Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor (optional), t urn the camera off.•Before inserting or removing a card, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB connection 
cable. Otherwise, data may be destroyed. 
						

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∫Copying to a PC without using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”
If you are not able to install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”, you can copy f iles and folders to your 
PC by dragging and dropping files from this unit.
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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] (P67) 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
∫Connection in the PTP Mode
Set [USB Mode] to [PictBridge(PTP)].
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Data can now be read only from the card in the PC.•When there are 1000 or more pictures on a card, the pictures ma y not be imported in the PTP 
Mode.
•Motion picture cannot be played back in PTP Mode. 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 
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 w ill be played back in 
standard rather than high-definition picture quality.
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When you play back motion pictures on 4:3 aspect ratio TV, you  must set [TV Aspect] (P65) 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.
•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.
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.
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When ending the recording (copying), 
stop the playback on this unit after 
stopping the recording on recording 
equipment.
1 Yellow: to the video input socket
2 White: to the audio input socket
A AV cable (optional)
B Check the terminal.