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11 . Customizing the Camera’s Settings
Registering your preferred settings (Custom Mode)
You can register the current camera settings as custom settings.
If you then record in Custom Mode,  you can use the registered settings.
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Initial setting of the Program AE Mode is registered as the custom settings initially.
To allow recording using the same settings, up to 5 sets of current camera settings can be 
registered using [Cust.Set Mem.]. (
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1Select the menu.  (P54)
2Press 3/4 to select the custom set to register and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
•The following menu items are not registered as custom settings.
Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering custom settings)
Preparations: Set in advance the Record ing Mode you wish to save and select the 
desired menu settings on the camera.
> [Custom]  > [Cust.Set Mem.]
The settings are registered for   on the mode dial.•You can record using by simply rotating the mode dial to the 
corresponding position. If you register the custom settings you 
use often, it is then convenient to use them.
The settings are registered for   on the mode dial.•You can record using by simply rotating the mode dial to the 
corresponding position. If you register the custom settings you 
use often, it is then convenient to use them.
The settings are registered for   on the mode dial.•You can register up to 3 sets of custom settings and use the 
different sets as condition demand.
[Rec] menu[Setup] menu[Custom] menu[Playback] menu
–Data registered with 
[Face Recog.]
–The [Profile Setup] 
setting
–All menus–[Touch Scroll]–[Menu Guide]–[Rotate Disp.]–[Picture Sort]–[Delete 
Confirmation]
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You can easily call up the settings y ou have registered using [Cust.Set Mem.].
Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]
•The custom set will be called up. If you set the mo de dial to [ ], the custom set you used last 
time ([ ], [ ], or [ ]) will be called up.
∫ To change a custom set in [ ]
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu.
3Press  2/1 to select the custom setting you want to use, and then 
press [MENU/SET].
•Saving of the selected custom settings is displayed on 
the screen.
∫ Changing the settings
Registered contents do not change when the menu setting is changed temporarily with the 
mode dial set to  ,   or  . To change the registered settings, overwrite the 
registered content using [Cust.Set Mem.] on the custom settings menu.
Recording using registered custom set
It is also possible to display the selection screen by touching the 
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Enjoying Motion Pictures in 4K
∫ 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 set to 
[4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality],  you can enjoy finely-detailed motion 
pictures in 4K. Even though the output resolution will be lower, you 
can also play them back by connecting the ca mera to a TV that does not support motion 
pictures in 4K.
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To play back motion pictures recorded with [System Frequency] set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)] and 
the recording frame rate set to 24p in [Rec Quality], set [HDMI Mode (Play)] to [AUTO].
For settings other than [AUTO], it cannot output at 24 frames/second.
Connect the camera and a 4K-compatible TV with an HDMI micro cable, 
and display the playback screen.  (P325)
•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 automatically  and playback screen will be displayed. Refer to 
P327  for details.
•When [System Frequency] is set to a broadcasting system different from that of your region, 
images may not be played back correctly.
•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 that 
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 [4K] or [C4K] in 
[Rec Quality] on a PC, use the software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” on the DVD 
(supplied).
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To play back and edit motion pictures in 4K, you need a high-performance PC 
environment.
•Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
Watching motion pictures in 4K
Preparation: If the size is [4K], set [HDMI Mode (Play)]  (P65) to [AUTO] or [4K]. 
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∫Storing on a PC
You can acquire recorded pictures to a  PC by connecting the camera and the PC.
Refer to  P329 for details.
∫ Storing on a DVD or CD
You cannot dub motion pictures recorded with their size set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec 
Quality] to Blu-ray discs and DVDs with Panasonic recorders. (As of March 2014)
With the “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” software on the DVD (supplied), you can convert 4K motion 
pictures into smaller sized motion pictures  or copy 4K motion pictures to a DVD or CD.
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Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
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Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen
Pictures recorded with this unit can be played back on a TV screen.
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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.
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.
1High quality
2 HDMI socket
3 Video socket
To connect with an HDMI micro cable
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Check the [HDMI Mode (Play)].  (P65)
•To play back motion pictures recorded with [System Frequency] set to [59.94 Hz (NTSC)] 
and the recording frame rate set to 24p in [Rec Quality], 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.•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)
A Align the marks, and insert.
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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] set to [ON].  (P327)
•When [System Frequency] is set to a broadcasting system different from that of your region, 
images may not be played back correctly.
•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.•You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system 
when you set [System Frequency] in the [Setup] menu.
•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.•The viewfinder cannot be displayed when connected with a AV cable.•When [System Frequency] is set to [24.00 Hz (CINEMA)], you cannot play back images on a 
TV connected with an 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
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1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with 
an HDMI micro cable  (P325).
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.
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.
•For cards compatible with playback, refer to the operating instructions 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 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.
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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  P407.
•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.•[HDMI Mode (Play)] for this unit is determined automatically when 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.
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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.
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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