Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Sz9 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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2Turn on the TV and select the input to match the terminal in use.
3Turn the camera on and then press [(].
•Depending on the [Picture Size], 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 pictur e is displayed with the top or bottom cut off.
•Output from the HDMI micro cable (optional) has  priority when both AV cable (optional) and HDMI 
micro cable (optional) are connected.
•The connection with the USB connection cable (supplied) will take priority when you connect the 
USB connection cable (supplied) simultaneo usly with the HDMI micro cable (optional).
•When you play back a picture vertically, it may be blurry.
•When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.•No sound is output from the camera speakers.•Read the operating instructions for the TV.
The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot.
•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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Preparations:
Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P53)
1Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a 
HDMI micro cable (optional) (P170).
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 audio of the motion pictures, se t 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™)?
•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 micro 
cable (optional) 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) spec ification. 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, 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  209.
•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 on the TV.
•Operation is not possible with a cable that is not based on the HDMI standard.
Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15: optional).
Part number: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 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 play back the recorded 3D pictures by inserting an SD card into the 3D 
compatible television with an SD card slot.
Preparations:
Set the [3D Playback] to [ ].  (P53)
Connect the unit to a 3D compatible television using the HDMI micro cable and 
display the playback screen. (P170)
•When [VIERA Link] (P53) 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 
P172  for details.
•For the pictures recorded in 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.  (P104)
∫ Play back in 3D by selecting only the still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] in the Playback Mode.  (P106)
∫ 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 and then press [MENU/SET].  (P103)
•Playback method will switch to 3D if it is  playing back in 2D (conventional image).•If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise st range 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.) 
						

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•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 pictures are being played back. The [Wi-Fi] menu, [Setup] 
menu, [Playback] menu and Playback zoom functions cannot be used.
•3D pictures can be saved to your computer or Panasonic devices.  (P176) 
						

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Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your 
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
∫PC that can be used
The unit can be connected to any PC capable of recognizing a mass storage device.
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Windows support: Windows XP/Window s Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
•Mac support:OS X v10.1 ~ v10.8
AVCHD motion pictures may not be imported co rrectly 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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The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software.
Install the software on to your computer before use.
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PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
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.
•LoiLoScope 30 day full trial version (Windows XP/Vista/7/8)
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 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
•Before inserting the CD-ROM, close all running applications.
1Check the environment of your PC.
•Operating environment of “PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.0 AE”–OS:
WindowsR XP (32bit) SP3,
Windows VistaR (32bit) SP2,
WindowsR 7 (32bit/64bit) or SP1
WindowsR 8 (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)
–Display:
1024k768 pixels or more (1920k 1080 pixels or more recommended)
–RAM:
512 MB or more (WindowsR XP/Windows VistaR),
1 GB or more (WindowsR 7 32bit/WindowsR 8 32bit),
2 GB or more (WindowsR 7 64bit/WindowsR 8 64bit)
–Free hard disk space:
450 MB or more for installing software
•Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF) for further operating 
environment.
2Insert the CD-ROM with the supplied software.
•When you insert the supplied CD-ROM, the install menu will start.
3Click on the [Applications] on the install menu.
4Click on the [Recommended Installation].
•Proceed with installation according to messages appearing on the screen.
•The software compatible with your PC will be installed.
•“ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” and “ LoiLoScope ” are not compatible with Mac. 
						

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∫Transferring pictures to a PC
1Connect the computer and camera with the USB connection cable 
(supplied).
2Press 3/ 4 to select [PC], and then press [MENU/SET].
•If [USB Mode]  (P52) 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  (P180), 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.
•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”  (P180)  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.
Preparations: Install “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” to the PC.
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Please turn this unit on and your PC before connecting.
•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 may cause malfunction.) 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. 
						

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∫Copying to a PC without using “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ”
If the installation of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” fails, you can copy files and folders to your PC by 
dragging and dropping them from the camera after connecting to your PC.
Directory structure of built-in memory/card of this unit is shown by the figure below.
A new folder is created when pictures are taken in the following situations.
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After [No.Reset]  (P52) 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
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 ([NO_NAME]) 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
¢Cannot be created in the built-in memory.
AVCHD
DCIM
100_PANA
101_PANA
999_PANAP1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
P1000999.JPG
P R I VAT E
MISC