Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs15 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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Viewing on TV screen
 ■To connect with an HDMI mini cable (optional)
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (optional). ●Some of the playback functions cannot be performed. ●The [Playback] and [Setup] menus become unavailable. ●Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the 
aspect ratio setting.
 ●Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work. ●When an HDMI mini cable is connected, pictures are not displayed on the LCD monitor. ●HDMI output will be canceled if a USB connection cable is connected simultaneously. ●When the AV cable (optional) and HDMI mini cable (optional) are connected at the 
same time, no picture is output from the AV cable.
 ●Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or 
pausing on certain televisions. 
 ■To connect with an AV cable (optional)
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (optional). ●Also consult TV operating manual. ●Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly. ●Change picture mode settings on TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on 
widescreen or high-definition televisions. 
 ■When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot
Insert the SD Memory Card into the SD card slot • Still pictures can be played back. • AVCHD motion pictures can be played back on Panasonic televisions (VIERA) displaying the 
A
VCHD logo.
 • When using both SDHC and SDXC Memory Cards, be sure to play each type of card in equipment compatible with the particular format.
 • You may not be able to play back panorama pictures. 

Also you cannot perform automatic scrolling 
playback of panorama pictures.   
						

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VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™. ●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link-
compatible devices by connecting HDMI mini cables (optional) for enabling easy 
operation with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.)
 ●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industry-
standard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics 
Control). Operation is not guaranteed when connecting with non-Panasonic HDMI 
CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility with 
VIERA Link (HDMI).
 ●This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the latest Panasonic 
standard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of 
November 2011)
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (optional). ●Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work. ●If you are unsure whether or not the TV you are using is compatible with VIERA Link, 
read the operating instructions for the TV.
 ●If the [VIERA Link] setting on the camera is [ON], operations via the camera buttons will 
be limited.
 ●Ensure that the television you are connecting to has been set up to enable VIERA Link 
(HDMI) (consult your television operating instructions for details).  
						

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Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→47).
Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible 
Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable 
(optional) 
(→110)
Turn on camera
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed 
on the TV screen
 • When operating, refer to the VIERA Link operating panel.
 ■Other related operations
 ●Power OFF
The camera’s power can also be switched off when switching the television’s power 
off with the remote control.
 ●Automatic input select • This function automatically switches the television input to the camera screen  whenever the camera’s power is switched on while it is connected via the HDMI 
mini cable. 
The television can also be switched on via the camera from Standby 
Mode (if “Power on link” on the television is set to “on”).
 • If VIERA Link (HDMI) does not function correctly (→134)  
						

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Viewing 3D still pictures
If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV, and play back still pictures that you 
recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV. If a 3D-capable TV 
has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by inserting the 
card into the slot.
For the latest information about devices that can play back 3D still pictures recorded with this 
camera, please refer to the following support website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only .)
Preparation: Set [3D Playback] to [3D] (→47).
Connect the camera to a 3D-capable TV by use of an HDMI 
mini cable (optional) to display the playback screen 
(→110)
Display still pictures recorded in 3D
 • When the [VIERA Link] setting (→47) on the camera is set to [ON] and the camera  is connected to a VIERA  Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television (VIERA), 
the television automatically switches its input and the playback screen is 
displayed. 
 • [3D] appears on the thumbnail of the 3D still pictures.
 ■To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D Play] in [Filtering Play] of the [Playback Mode] menu (→97)
 ■To perform Slide Show playback of only still pictures recorded in 3D
Select [3D Play] in [Slide Show] of the [Playback Mode] menu (→95)
If you experience any ill effects, such as tiredness or sickness while viewing 3D-recorded 
still pictures, switch the playback type to 2D.
 ■The functions that are not operational or available for 3D still pictures:
 • [Setup] menu • [Playback] menu • Playback Zoom • Delete
 ■To switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D
 Select the picture recorded in 3D Select [2D/3D Settings] on the [Playback Mode] menu and then press  [MENU/SET]
 • Playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D (conventional image), or it 
will switch to 2D if it is playing back in 3D.
 • If you feel tired, uncomfortable or otherwise strange when playing back pictures recorded in 3D, set to 2D.  
						

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 ●On the LCD monitor of this camera, 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D 
(conventional pictures).
 ●If you switch between 3D still pictures and normal still pictures while playing back 
pictures, a black screen will be displayed for a few seconds.
 ●If you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or display a thumbnail after playing back 3D 
still pictures, it may take a few seconds to start playing back or displaying the pictures.
 ●Viewing 3D still pictures too close to a TV may cause eyestrain. ●When a TV has not been converted for viewing 3D still pictures, do necessary 
preparation on the TV. (For details about the necessary preparation of the TV, read the 
manual for the TV.)
 ●When an image is not suitable for 3D viewing (due to excessive parallax, etc.) • During Slide Show playback: The image is displayed in 2D. • During [Filtering Play]:  A message appears confirming whether to display the image 
in 3D or not.
 ●When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D-capable, 2 pictures may 
appear side-by-side on the screen.
 ●You can store 3D still pictures on a computer or Panasonic recorder. (→116)  
						

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Keep the recorded still pictures and 
motion pictures
The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other 
devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, MPO, AVCHD, MP4). Follow the correct 
method for your device. 
Copy by inserting the SD card into the recorder
You can copy pictures using Panasonic equipment (such as Blu-ray disc recorders) with 
support for each file format.  
Check the latest information about equipment that is compatible with this camera on the 
following website.
 •Note that the equipment described may not be available in certain countries and regions.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This Site is English only .)
 • See the instruction manual for the recorder for details for copying and 
playing back.
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Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables (optional)
Videos that are played on this camera can be dubbed on media such as a disc, hard disk 
or videotape using a device such as a video recorder. This method is useful as it allows 
dubbing to be performed even with devices that are not compatible with high definition 
images. Picture quality will be reduced from high definition to standard definition.
Connect camera to recorder
To recorder’s input socketAV cable
(optional)
Start playback on camera
Start recording on recorder
 • To stop recording (dubbing), stop the recording 
on your recorder first before stopping the 
playback on the camera.
 ●Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (optional). ●When using a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, always change the camera’s [TV Aspect] 
setting (→47) to [4:3] before dubbing. Motion pictures copied in the [16:9] setting will 
appear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4:3 TV screen.
 ●For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorder ’s operating 
instructions.  
						

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Keep the recorded still pictures and motion pictures
Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy to your computer 
Using the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM, you can save still 
pictures and motion pictures recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer.
Install “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to your computer
 • For details about the software on the supplied CD-ROM, operation environment 
and installation, refer to Basic Owner’ s Manual.
Connect the camera to your computer
 • For connection procedures (→119)
Use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” to copy pictures to your computer
 • For details on how to use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO”, see the “PHOT OfunSTUDIO” 
manual (PDF). 
Files and folders containing copied AVCHD motion pictures cannot be played back or 
edited if they have been deleted, modified, or moved using Windows Explorer or similar 
methods. Always use “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” when handling AVCHD motion pictures.  
						

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Using with your PC
Still/motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the 
two together.
 • Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.  For details, see the manual for your computer

.
 • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card. (Do not format the card. This will erase recorded 
pictures.) If the card is not recognized, refer to the following support website.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 ■Computer specifications
You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device 
(device that stores a large volume of data).
 • Windows: Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP

 / Windows 2000 / Windows Me
 • Mac: OS X10.1 - 10.7
Some motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] may not be scanned correctly by copying 
a file or folder.
 • When using Windows, be sure to use the “PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM to copy motion pictures recorded in [A

VCHD].
 • When using Mac, you can copy motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] using “iMovie’1

1”. (For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc.)  
						

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Using with your PC
Connect camera to computer
 • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable.Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause 
malfunction.
Use cursor button on the camera to select [PC], and press 
[MENU/SET]
A message may be displayed on screen if [USB Mode] (→46) is set to 
[PictBridge(PTP)]. Select [CANCEL] to close the screen, and set [USB Mode] to 
[PC].
Operate with your computer
 ■To cancel connection
Windows: Execute “Safely Remove Hardware” on the taskbar
Mac: Open the Finder and click the eject icon that appears on the sidebar
 ■When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB Mode] (→46) is set to 
[PictBridge(PTP)].
 • Only picture output can be performed. • It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card. • Motion pictures cannot be read.
Getting Ready:
 • Charge the battery 
sufficiently
 . 
 • When importing pictures from 
the built-in memory, remove 
any memory cards.
 • Turn on the camera and computer
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty operation.)
[Access] (sending data)
 • Do not disconnect  the USB connection 
cable while [Access] is 
displayed. USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
Copying still pictures and motion pictures   
						

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Using with your PC
∗
1 New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with  other cameras, etc.).
 • When recording after performing [No.Reset].∗2  Note that pictures cannot be uploaded to image-sharing websites if the files in the  AD_LUMIX 
folder are deleted.
∗3 This folder is not created in the built-in memory .  •Do not delete or modify folders or data in the A VCHD folder using Windows 
Explorer or other tools. The camera may be unable to play back the 
motion pictures correctly if any of these files are deleted or modified. 
For data management and editing of AVCHD motion pictures, use the 
“PHOTOfunSTUDIO” software on the supplied CD-ROM.
You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and 
files into separate folders on your computer.
 ■Folder and file names on computer
 ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. ●When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. 
Cancel communication via your computer immediately. Use a sufficiently charged 
battery.
 ●Setting the [USB Mode] to [PC] removes the need to make the setting each time the 
camera is connected to the computer.
 ●For more details, consult your computer operating manual.
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)
100_PANA (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
P1000001.JPG
  :P1000999.JPG
101_PANA
  :                      ∗1999_PANA
MISC (DPOF files, Favorite)
AD_LUMIX (Folder for Web uploading)
∗2 ∗3
LUMIXUP.EXE (Uploading tool)
PRIVATE
∗3
AVCHD (Motion pictures in AVCHD)
 ●Windows
Drives are displayed 
in “My Computer” or 
“Computer” folder.
 ●Mac
Drives are displayed on 
the desktop.
(Displayed as “LUMIX”, 
“NO_NAME”, or 
“Untitled”.)
JPG:  
Still pictures
MP4:  
[MP4] Motion Pictures
MPO:  
3D still pictures