Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz7 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with 
an HDMI mini cable (optional) (P109).
Turn the camera on and then slide the REC/PLAY switch to [ (].
Operate with the remote control for the TV.
•Operate with reference to the operation icons displayed on the screen.
Note
•To play back the audio of the motion pictures, set the [Sound] in the Slide Show setting screen 
to [AUTO] or [Audio].
•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 on this unit will be limited.
Using VIERA Link (HDMI)
What is the VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)?
•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 an 
HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
•VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on an 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 
November 2011)
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON].  (P47) 
						

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∫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:
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If you connect with an 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  142.
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) 
						

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Playing back 3D pictures
Connecting the camera to a 3D compatible television and playing back pictures taken in 
3D allows you to enjoy 3D pictures for extra impact.
It is also possible to playback the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 3D 
compatible television with an SD card slot.
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI mini cable 
and display the playback screen. (P109)
•When [VIERA Link] (P47) 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 P 111  for details.
•For the pictures recorded in 3D, [3D] will appear on the thumbnail display at playback.
∫Play back as a 3D slide show by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D Play] in [Slide Show] in the [Playback Mode] menu.  (P89)
∫ Play back in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] in the [Playback Mode].  (P91)
∫ Switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D
1Select the picture recorded in 3D.
2Select [2D/3D Settings] on the [Playback Mode] menu and then press [MENU/
SET].  (P38)
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Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image).•If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwis e strange when playing back pictures recorded 
in 3D, set to 2D.
For current information regarding devices that can play back 3D pictures 
recorded with this unit, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
  (This Site is English only.)
Preparations: Set the [3D Playback] to [
3D]. (P47) 
						

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Note
•When the picture is not appropriate to view in 3D (disparity is too large, etc.)–[Slide Show]: 
The picture will be played back in 2D.
–[Filtering Play]: 
Confirmation screen is displayed. Select whether or not to play back the picture in 3D.
•2 pictures may be displayed side by side when a 3D  picture is played back on a TV that is not 
3D compatible.
•When a picture recorded in 3D is displayed on the LCD monitor of this unit, it is played back in 
2D (conventional image).
•A black screen is displayed for a few seconds when switching playback back and forth from 3D 
to 2D pictures.
•When you select a 3D picture thumbnail, it may take a few seconds for playback to start. After 
playback, the thumbnail display may take a few seconds to reappear.
•When viewing 3D pictures, your eyes may become tired if you are too close to the television 
screen.
•If your television does not switch to a 3D picture, make the necessary settings on the TV. (For 
details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.)
•Pictures cannot be deleted when 3D pictur es are being played back. The [Setup] menu, 
[Playback] menu and Playback zoom functions cannot be used.
•3D pictures can be saved to your  computer or Panasonic devices. (P115) 
						

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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, MPO, AVCHD,  or MP4). Here are a few suggestions.
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See the operating instructions for the recorder about the details about copying and playing 
back.
Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder
Panasonic devices compatible with the respective file 
format (such as a Blu-ray Disc recorder) can be used to 
copy the images.
For details on compatible devices, refer to the support sites 
below.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
 
(This Site is English only.)
¢ Some compatible devices may not be sold in certain countries and regions. 
						

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Copy images played back with this unit to Blu-ray disc, DVD disc, hard disk, or video using 
a Blu-ray Disc Recorder, 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 (optional).
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]  (P47) on 
this unit to [4:3] before starting a copy. The im age will be vertically long if you play back motion 
pictures copied with [16:9] setting on a [4:3] aspect TV.
•See the  operating instructions 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 (optional) 
						

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1Install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to the PC.
•Read the separate “Basic Owner’s Manual” for more information about the software in the 
CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
2Connect camera to PC.
•For details on how to connect the camera, refer to “Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] 
motion pictures (other than [AVCHD] motion pictures)”  (P119) .3Copy the images to a PC using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”.
•For details, refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).
Note
•Do not delete or move imported files or fol ders in Windows Explorer. When viewing in 
“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”, you will not be able to play back or edit.
Copying to a PC using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”
The software “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” on the CD-ROM 
(supplied) can be used to save all the still pictures and 
motion pictures recorded by the camera in their various 
formats to your computer. 
						

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Connecting to a PC
You can transfer the pictures in the camera 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 ” bundled software on the CD-ROM (supplied) is a convenient way of 
doing this.
•Read the separate “Basic Owner’s Manual” for more information about the software in the 
CD-ROM (supplied) and how to install it.
∫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: Window s 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows 2000/
Windows Me
•Mac support: OS X v10.1 ~ v10.7
AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported correctly when copied as files or folder.
•With Windows, always import AVCHD motion pictures using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”, one of 
the programs on the CD-ROM (supplied).
•With a Mac, AVCHD motion pictures can be imported using iMovie‘11.
(For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.) 
						

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Preparations:
Turn on the camera and the PC.
Remove the card before using the pictures in the built-in memory.
Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
Press 3/4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
•If [USB Mode] (P46)  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 has been connected to the PC with [USB Mode] set to 
[PictBridge(PTP)], a message may appear on the PC’s screen. Close the screen by 
selecting [Cancel], safely remove the USB connection cable  (P120), and set the 
[USB Mode] to [PC]. 
Operate the PC.
•You can save the images into the PC by dragging and dropping the image, or the folder 
with the image that you would like to transfer onto a different folder in the PC.
Note
•Use a battery with sufficient battery power. If the remaining battery power becomes low while 
the camera and the PC are communicating, the alarm beeps.
Refer to 
“Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely”  (P120)  before disconnecting the 
USB connection cable. 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.
Acquiring of still pictures and [MP4] motion pictures 
(other than [AVCHD] motion pictures)
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them 
straight out. (Otherwise, the connectors may bend out of shape, which will cause a 
malfunction.)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction.
A USB connection cable (supplied)
B Align the marks, and insert. 
						

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∫Viewing the contents of the built-in memory or card using the PC (folder 
composition).
A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.
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After [No.Reset]  (P46) 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
∫Disconnecting the USB connection cable safely
Select the [ ] icon in the task tray displayed on the PC, and then click [Eject 
DMC-XXX] (XXX varies by model).
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Depending on your PC’s settings, this icon may not be displayed.•If the icon is not displayed, check that [Access] is not displayed on the LCD monitor of the 
digital camera before removing the hardware.
∫ Connection in the PTP Mode (WindowsR XP, Windows VistaR, WindowsR 7, and 
Mac OS X only)
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 may not be imported in the PTP 
Mode.
•Motion picture cannot be played back in PTP Mode.
For Windows: A drive ([Removable Disk]) is displayed in [Computer]
For Mac: A drive ([LUMIX], [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]) is displayed on the  desktop
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Built-in Memory
•Card
DCIM: Images
1 Folder number
2 File number
3 JPG: Still pictures
MP4: MP4 Motion pictures
MPO: 3D pictures
MISC: DPOF print
Favorite
AVCHD: [AVCHD] Motion pictures
AD_LUMIX: For Upload set
LUMIXUP.EXE Upload tool “LUMIX Image Uploader”
¢Cannot be created in the built-in memory.