Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs7 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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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. • If your computer does not support SDXC memory cards, a message will be d\
isplayed 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 suppor\
t website.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html
 
• Copied pictures can then be printed out or sent by e-mail using the ‘\
PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ 
software on the CD-ROM (supplied).
 
■Computer specifications
Windows Macintosh
98/98SE Me/2000 XP/Vista/7 OS 9/OS X
Can I use 
‘PHOT

OfunSTUDIO’? No
Yes∗
1No
Can I copy AVCHD Lite 
motion pictures to my 
computer? 
No Yes∗2No
Can I copy still pictures 
and Motion JPEG motion 
pictures from my camera 
to my computer via USB 
connection cable? No Yes
Ye s
OS 9.2.2
OS X (10.1 - 10.6)
 • USB connection cables cannot be used with Windows 98/98SE, Mac OS 8.x, o\
r older  versions of either, but still/motion pictures may still be copied with compatible SD 
memory card reader/writers.
∗
1 Internet Explorer 6.0 or above must be installed.
Correct playback and operation depends on your computer’s environment and cannot 
always be guaranteed.
∗
2 Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when copying AVCHD Lite motion pictures. 
 Copying still pictures and motion pictures 
Getting Ready:
 • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler (optional). ( →14, 15) 
 • Insert card and set mode dial to any except 
. When importing pictures from the built-
in memory, remove any memory cards.
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)
Turn on power of both 
camera and computer
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.
Select [PC] on the camera
A message may be displayed on screen 
if [USB MODE] ( →26) is set to [PictBridge 
(PTP)]. Select [CANCEL] to close the 
screen, and set [USB MODE] to [PC].
Operate with your 
computer
 
■To cancel connection
Click ‘Safely Remove Hardware’  in the Windows System Tray → disconnect USB 
connection cable  → turn off camera power → disconnect AC adaptor
Some computers can read directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your computer.
Example of DMC-ZS7 
						

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Using with your PC (Continued)
∗ 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 (including p\
ictures taken with other cameras, etc.).
 • When recording after performing [NO.RESET] ( →25).
 • File may not be able to be played back on camera after changing file nam\
e.
 • If mode dial is set to 
, built-in memory data (including clipboard pictures) are 
displayed even when card is inserted. Data in card is not displayed.
 
• Do not delete or modify folders or data in the AVCHD folder using Windows 
Explorer or other tools. The camera may be unable to play back the motio\
n 
pictures correctly if any of these files are deleted or modified. For da\
ta 
management and editing of motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS 
REC)] or [AVCHD Lite], use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied 
CD-ROM. 
 
 
■When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB MODE] ( →26) is set to 
[PictBridge (PTP)].  • Only picture output can be performed from the camera. (Picture deletion\
 can also be performed with Windows Vista and Windows 7.)
 • It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on t\
he card.
 • Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Lite] format cannot  be read. 
Built-in 
memory/ 
CardJPG: 
Still pictures 
MOV: 
Motion pictures
You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping fo\
lders and 
files into separate folders on your computer.
 
■ Folder and file names on computer
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)
100_PANA  (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
P1000001.JPG
 :
P1000999.JPG
101_PANA
 :                       ∗
999_PANA
MISC (DPOF files, Favorite)
PRIVATE1 (clipboard pictures) Built-in 
memory
MEMO0001.JPG
PRIVATE
When using 
memory card
AVCHD 
(Motion pictures in AVCHD Lite)MODELINF  (VIERA Link information)
 
●Windows
Drives are displayed 
in ‘My Computer’ or 
‘Computer’ folder.
 
●Macintosh
Drives are displayed on 
the desktop.
(Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, 
‘NO_NAME’, or 
‘Untitled’.)
 
■Playing motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD 
Lite] on your computer  
Use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.Save the motion picture to your computer, and play it back.
 
■Playing motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] on your computer
Use the ‘QuickTime’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.
 • Installed as standard on Macintosh
Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing.
 
●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 (recharge the batter\
y before 
reconnecting).
 
●Setting the [USB MODE] ( →26) 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. 
						

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Using with your PC (Continued)
∗ 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 (including p\
ictures taken with other cameras, etc.).
 • When recording after performing [NO.RESET] ( →25).
 • File may not be able to be played back on camera after changing file nam\
e.
 • If mode dial is set to 
, built-in memory data (including clipboard pictures) are 
displayed even when card is inserted. Data in card is not displayed.
 
• Do not delete or modify folders or data in the AVCHD folder using Windows 
Explorer or other tools. The camera may be unable to play back the motio\
n 
pictures correctly if any of these files are deleted or modified. For da\
ta 
management and editing of motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS 
REC)] or [AVCHD Lite], use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied 
CD-ROM. 
 
 
■When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X
The camera can be connected to your computer even if [USB MODE] ( →26) is set to 
[PictBridge (PTP)].  • Only picture output can be performed from the camera. (Picture deletion\
 can also be performed with Windows Vista and Windows 7.)
 • It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on t\
he card.
 • Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD Lite] format cannot  be read. 
Built-in 
memory/ 
CardJPG: 
Still pictures 
MOV: 
Motion pictures
You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping fo\
lders and 
files into separate folders on your computer.
 
■ Folder and file names on computer
DCIM (Still/motion pictures)
100_PANA  (Up to 999 pictures/folder)
P1000001.JPG
 :
P1000999.JPG
101_PANA
 :                       ∗
999_PANA
MISC (DPOF files, Favorite)
PRIVATE1 (clipboard pictures) Built-in 
memory
MEMO0001.JPG
PRIVATE
When using 
memory card
AVCHD 
(Motion pictures in AVCHD Lite)MODELINF  (VIERA Link information)
 
●Windows
Drives are displayed 
in ‘My Computer’ or 
‘Computer’ folder.
 
●Macintosh
Drives are displayed on 
the desktop.
(Displayed as ‘LUMIX’, 
‘NO_NAME’, or 
‘Untitled’.)
 
■Playing motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [AVCHD 
Lite] on your computer  
Use the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.Save the motion picture to your computer, and play it back.
 
■Playing motion pictures recorded in [MOTION JPEG] on your computer
Use the ‘QuickTime’ software on the supplied CD-ROM.
 • Installed as standard on Macintosh
Save motion pictures to your computer before viewing.
 
●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 (recharge the batter\
y before 
reconnecting).
 
●Setting the [USB MODE] ( →26) 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. 
						

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Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your printer.  Printing
 
■To cancel print    Press [MENU/SET]
 
●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. 
●Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. 
●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. 
●When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep \
sounds. 
Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable (recharge the batte\
ry before 
reconnecting).
 
●Setting the [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] removes the need to make \
the setting 
each time the camera is connected to the printer.
 
●Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] format cannot be printed. 
You can connect directly to a PictBridge-
compatible printer for printing.
Getting Ready:
 • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional). 
 • Insert card and set mode dial to any setting  except 
. When copying pictures from the 
built-in memory, remove any memory cards.
(Copy [CLIPBOARD] pictures to the card in 
advance)
 • Adjust the print quality or other settings on  your printer, as needed.
Turn on power of camera 
and printer
Connect camera to printer 
 • Please make sure you use the  supplied USB connection cable. Use 
of cables other than the supplied 
USB connection cable may cause 
malfunction.
Select [PictBridge (PTP)] 
on the camera
When [CONNECTING TO PC…] 
is displayed, cancel the connection 
and set [USB MODE] (→26) to either 
[SELECT ON CONNECTION] or 
[PictBridge (PTP)].
Press ◄►  to select a 
picture to print and press 
[MENU/SET]
Select [PRINT START]
(Print settings (→146))
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty 
operation.)
 • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when 
the cable disconnection icon 
 is displayed (may 
not be displayed with some printers).
USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
Printing multiple pictures
Select [MULTI PRINT] in 
step  on the previous 
pageSelect item
(See below for details)Print 
(Previous page )
 • [MULTI SELECT]  :  Scroll between pictures with  ▲▼◄►, select pictures to print with the 
[DISPLAY] button. (Press [DISPLAY] button again to release selection.)
                               Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete.
 • [SELECT ALL]     :Print all pictures.
 • [PRINT SET (DPOF)]  : Print pictures selected in [PRINT SET]. (→134)
 • [FAVORITE]         : Print pictures selected as [FAVORITE]. (→133)
(displayed only when [FAVORITE] pictures are present and setting 
is set to [ON]).
 
●Select [YES] if print confirmation screen is displayed. 
●An orange ● displayed during printing indicates an error message.  
●Print may be divided into several times if printing a large amount of pi\
ctures.
(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.)
Print with date and text
 
■
With [TEXT STAMP]
Recording date and following information can be embedded into still pict\
ures ( →128):
 
●Recording date ●[NAME] and [AGE] from [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes 
●[TRAVEL DATE] elapsed days and destination ●Text registered in [TITLE EDIT] 
●Names registered in [FACE RECOG.]  
●Location name information recorded with the GPS function  • Do not add date printing in stores or with printers to still pictures wh\
ere [TEXT 
STAMP] is applied (text may overlap).
 
■Printing date without [TEXT STAMP]
 
●Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date prin\
ting in store.
 •Making [PRINT SET] settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers 
of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to t\
he store.
 • When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size.
 
●Using computer : Print settings for recording date and text information can be made 
using the supplied CD-ROM ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’.
 
●Using printer    :  Recording date can be printed by setting [PRINT SET] on the 
camera, or by setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON] when connecting 
to a printer compatible with date printing.
Example of DMC-ZS7 
						

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Some printers can print directly from the camera’s memory card.
For details, see the manual for your printer.  Printing
 
■To cancel print    Press [MENU/SET]
 
●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. 
●Disconnect USB connection cable after printing. 
●Turn off power before inserting or removing memory cards. 
●When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep \
sounds. 
Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable (recharge the batte\
ry before 
reconnecting).
 
●Setting the [USB MODE] to [PictBridge (PTP)] removes the need to make \
the setting 
each time the camera is connected to the printer.
 
●Motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] format cannot be printed. 
You can connect directly to a PictBridge-
compatible printer for printing.
Getting Ready:
 • Charge the battery sufficiently. Or, connect the AC adaptor (optional) and DC coupler 
(optional). 
 • Insert card and set mode dial to any setting  except 
. When copying pictures from the 
built-in memory, remove any memory cards.
(Copy [CLIPBOARD] pictures to the card in 
advance)
 • Adjust the print quality or other settings on  your printer, as needed.
Turn on power of camera 
and printer
Connect camera to printer 
 • Please make sure you use the  supplied USB connection cable. Use 
of cables other than the supplied 
USB connection cable may cause 
malfunction.
Select [PictBridge (PTP)] 
on the camera
When [CONNECTING TO PC…] 
is displayed, cancel the connection 
and set [USB MODE] (→26) to either 
[SELECT ON CONNECTION] or 
[PictBridge (PTP)].
Press ◄►  to select a 
picture to print and press 
[MENU/SET]
Select [PRINT START]
(Print settings (→146))
Check socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty 
operation.)
 • Do not disconnect the USB connection cable when 
the cable disconnection icon 
 is displayed (may 
not be displayed with some printers).
USB connection cable
(always use cable supplied)
Printing multiple pictures
Select [MULTI PRINT] in 
step  on the previous 
pageSelect item
(See below for details)Print 
(Previous page )
 • [MULTI SELECT]  :  Scroll between pictures with  ▲▼◄►, select pictures to print with the 
[DISPLAY] button. (Press [DISPLAY] button again to release selection.)
                               Press [MENU/SET] when selection is complete.
 • [SELECT ALL]     :Print all pictures.
 • [PRINT SET (DPOF)]  : Print pictures selected in [PRINT SET]. (→134)
 • [FAVORITE]         : Print pictures selected as [FAVORITE]. (→133)
(displayed only when [FAVORITE] pictures are present and setting 
is set to [ON]).
 
●Select [YES] if print confirmation screen is displayed. 
●An orange ● displayed during printing indicates an error message.  
●Print may be divided into several times if printing a large amount of pi\
ctures.
(Remaining sheets display may differ from set number.)
Print with date and text
 
■
With [TEXT STAMP]
Recording date and following information can be embedded into still pict\
ures ( →128):
 
●Recording date ●[NAME] and [AGE] from [BABY] and [PET] Scene Modes 
●[TRAVEL DATE] elapsed days and destination ●Text registered in [TITLE EDIT] 
●Names registered in [FACE RECOG.]  
●Location name information recorded with the GPS function  • Do not add date printing in stores or with printers to still pictures wh\
ere [TEXT 
STAMP] is applied (text may overlap).
 
■Printing date without [TEXT STAMP]
 
●Printing in store: Only recording date can be printed. Request date prin\
ting in store.
 •Making [PRINT SET] settings on the camera in advance allows settings for numbers 
of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to t\
he store.
 • When printing still pictures of 16:9 Aspect Ratio, check in advance that the store can accept this size.
 
●Using computer : Print settings for recording date and text information can be made 
using the supplied CD-ROM ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’.
 
●Using printer    :  Recording date can be printed by setting [PRINT SET] on the 
camera, or by setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON] when connecting 
to a printer compatible with date printing.
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Printing (Continued) 
Viewing on TV screen
 Making print settings on camera
(Make settings before selecting [PRINT START])
Select itemSelect setting
ItemSettings
[PRINT WITH 
DATE] [OFF]/[ON]
[NUM.OF 
PRINTS] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
[PAPER 
SIZE]
 (printer takes priority)
[L/3.5”×5”]    (89×127 mm)
[2L/5”×7”]     (127×178 mm)
[POSTCARD]  (100×148 mm)
[16:9]          (101.6×180.6 mm)
[A4]             (210 ×297 mm) [A3]            (297×420 mm)
[10×15 cm]
   (100×150 mm)
[4”×6”]       (101.6×152.4 mm)
[8”×10”]       (203.2 ×254 mm)
[LETTER]    (216×279.4 mm)
[CARD SIZE] (54×85.6 mm)
[PAGE 
LAYOUT]
 (printer takes priority) /  (1 picture, no border) /  (1 picture, with border) /  (2 pictures) /  (4 pictures)
 
●Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer. 
●To arrange  ‘2 pictures’ or  ‘4 pictures’ in the same still picture, set the 
number of prints for the still picture to 2 or 4.
 
●To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to  and make 
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
 
●[PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM.OF PRINTS] are not shown when you have 
selected [PRINT SET] settings.
 
●Even with completed [PRINT SET] settings, dates may not be printed, depending 
on the shop or printer used.
 
●When setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the 
printer (printer settings may be prioritized). You can view pictures on a TV screen by 
connecting your camera to your TV with 
the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable 
(optional 
 ). 
●Also consult TV operating manual.
Getting Ready:  • Set [TV ASPECT]. ( →26)
 • Turn off both camera and TV.
Connect camera to TV
Turn on TV
 
●Set to auxiliary input.
Turn on camera
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
 
■When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot
Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot
 • Still pictures only can be played back.   • AVCHD Lite motion pictures can be played back on Panasonic televisions (\
VIERA) displaying the AVCHD logo.  
To play motion pictures on other televisions, please connect the camera t\
o the 
television with the AV cable (supplied). 
 • When using both SDHC and SDXC memory cards, be sure to play each type of\
 card  in equipment compatible with the particular format.
 
●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. 
●You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or 
PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in [SETUP] menu. (DMC-ZS5PU only.)
 
●[LCD MODE] setting is not reflected on TV. 
●Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen. 
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. Check socket direction and insert straight in. 
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty 
operation.)
AV cable
(always use cable supplied) Yellow: To video socket
White: To audio socket 
  (L)  (Monaural)
Red: To audio socket (R)  
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Printing (Continued) 
Viewing on TV screen
 Making print settings on camera
(Make settings before selecting [PRINT START])
Select itemSelect setting
ItemSettings
[PRINT WITH 
DATE] [OFF]/[ON]
[NUM.OF 
PRINTS] Set number of pictures (up to 999 pictures)
[PAPER 
SIZE]
 (printer takes priority)
[L/3.5”×5”]    (89×127 mm)
[2L/5”×7”]     (127×178 mm)
[POSTCARD]  (100×148 mm)
[16:9]          (101.6×180.6 mm)
[A4]             (210 ×297 mm) [A3]            (297×420 mm)
[10×15 cm]
   (100×150 mm)
[4”×6”]       (101.6×152.4 mm)
[8”×10”]       (203.2 ×254 mm)
[LETTER]    (216×279.4 mm)
[CARD SIZE] (54×85.6 mm)
[PAGE 
LAYOUT]
 (printer takes priority) /  (1 picture, no border) /  (1 picture, with border) /  (2 pictures) /  (4 pictures)
 
●Items may not be displayed if incompatible with printer. 
●To arrange  ‘2 pictures’ or  ‘4 pictures’ in the same still picture, set the 
number of prints for the still picture to 2 or 4.
 
●To print to paper sizes/layouts not supported by this camera, set to  and make 
settings on the printer. (Consult your printer’s operating manual.)
 
●[PRINT WITH DATE] and [NUM.OF PRINTS] are not shown when you have 
selected [PRINT SET] settings.
 
●Even with completed [PRINT SET] settings, dates may not be printed, depending 
on the shop or printer used.
 
●When setting [PRINT WITH DATE] to [ON], check the date printing settings on the 
printer (printer settings may be prioritized). You can view pictures on a TV screen by 
connecting your camera to your TV with 
the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI mini cable 
(optional 
 ). 
●Also consult TV operating manual.
Getting Ready:  • Set [TV ASPECT]. ( →26)
 • Turn off both camera and TV.
Connect camera to TV
Turn on TV
 
●Set to auxiliary input.
Turn on camera
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
 
■When TVs or DVD recorders have an SD card slot
Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot
 • Still pictures only can be played back.   • AVCHD Lite motion pictures can be played back on Panasonic televisions (\
VIERA) displaying the AVCHD logo.  
To play motion pictures on other televisions, please connect the camera t\
o the 
television with the AV cable (supplied). 
 • When using both SDHC and SDXC memory cards, be sure to play each type of\
 card  in equipment compatible with the particular format.
 
●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. 
●You can play back pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or 
PAL system when you set [VIDEO OUT] in [SETUP] menu. (DMC-ZS5PU only.)
 
●[LCD MODE] setting is not reflected on TV. 
●Some televisions may cut off the edges of pictures, or not display them full screen. 
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. Check socket direction and insert straight in. 
(Damage to socket shape can lead to faulty 
operation.)
AV cable
(always use cable supplied) Yellow: To video socket
White: To audio socket 
  (L)  (Monaural)
Red: To audio socket (R)  
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Viewing on TV screen (Continued)
 Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket
An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable viewing of still a\
nd motion pictures 
in high resolution.
What is HDMI?High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digita\
l video devices. Digital video 
and audio signals can be output by connecting the camera to an HDMI-comp\
atible device. This 
camera can be connected to a High-definition TV compatible with HDMI to enjoy recorded pictures 
and motion pictures at high resolution. Connecting the camera to a Panas\
onic TV (VIERA) 
compatible with VIERA Link (HDMI) enables linked operation (VIERA Link). (→149)
Preparation:  • Check the [HDMI MODE]. (→27)
 • Turn off the camera and TV.
 
●Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (\
optional). 
●Playback cannot be performed in [CLIPBOARD] Mode. 
●Blank stripes may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the sc\
reen, depending on 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. 
●The following functions are not available:
[TITLE EDIT], [VIDEO DIVIDE], [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING], [LEVELING], [ASPECT 
CONV.] [FACE REC EDIT], [COPY], multiple selection (delete, etc.), etc.
 
●HDMI output will be canceled if a USB connection cable is connected simu\
ltaneously. 
●No picture output will occur through AV cables connected. 
●When playing motion pictures/still pictures with audio recorded with oth\
er devices, video/audio may 
not always be played back correctly.
 
●Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playb\
ack or pausing on 
certain televisions. 
 
●Always read your television’s operating instructions. 
●Audio output is stereo.
Connect camera to TV
Turn on TV
 
●Set to HDMI input.
Turn on camera
Set REC/PLAY switch 
to 
Check the socket direction and insert straight in. 
(Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)
HDMI mini cable (optional) To HDMI video/audio input socket 
(When there are multiple sockets, 
connect to one besides HDMI1.)
The DMC-ZS5 does not have an HDMI socket.
 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 enabl\
ing 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-Panasoni\
c HDMI 
CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibi\
lity 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 
December 2009)
Preparation:   • Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. ( →27)
 
Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible 
Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable 
(optional) ( →148).
Turn on camera
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
Perform the following operations with the VIERA remote control
TV (VIERA) 
remote control Connecting with an HDMI 
mini cable (optional)
Panasonic TV (VIERA)
The DMC-ZS5 does not support VIERA Link.
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Viewing on TV screen (Continued)
 Viewing on a TV with HDMI Socket
An HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable viewing of still a\
nd motion pictures 
in high resolution.
What is HDMI?High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digita\
l video devices. Digital video 
and audio signals can be output by connecting the camera to an HDMI-comp\
atible device. This 
camera can be connected to a High-definition TV compatible with HDMI to enjoy recorded pictures 
and motion pictures at high resolution. Connecting the camera to a Panas\
onic TV (VIERA) 
compatible with VIERA Link (HDMI) enables linked operation (VIERA Link). (→149)
Preparation:  • Check the [HDMI MODE]. (→27)
 • Turn off the camera and TV.
 
●Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (\
optional). 
●Playback cannot be performed in [CLIPBOARD] Mode. 
●Blank stripes may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the sc\
reen, depending on 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. 
●The following functions are not available:
[TITLE EDIT], [VIDEO DIVIDE], [TEXT STAMP], [RESIZE], [CROPPING], [LEVELING], [ASPECT 
CONV.] [FACE REC EDIT], [COPY], multiple selection (delete, etc.), etc.
 
●HDMI output will be canceled if a USB connection cable is connected simu\
ltaneously. 
●No picture output will occur through AV cables connected. 
●When playing motion pictures/still pictures with audio recorded with oth\
er devices, video/audio may 
not always be played back correctly.
 
●Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playb\
ack or pausing on 
certain televisions. 
 
●Always read your television’s operating instructions. 
●Audio output is stereo.
Connect camera to TV
Turn on TV
 
●Set to HDMI input.
Turn on camera
Set REC/PLAY switch 
to 
Check the socket direction and insert straight in. 
(Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)
HDMI mini cable (optional) To HDMI video/audio input socket 
(When there are multiple sockets, 
connect to one besides HDMI1.)
The DMC-ZS5 does not have an HDMI socket.
 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 enabl\
ing 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-Panasoni\
c HDMI 
CEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibi\
lity 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 
December 2009)
Preparation:   • Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. ( →27)
 
Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible 
Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable 
(optional) ( →148).
Turn on camera
Set REC/PLAY switch to 
Perform the following operations with the VIERA remote control
TV (VIERA) 
remote control Connecting with an HDMI 
mini cable (optional)
Panasonic TV (VIERA)
The DMC-ZS5 does not support VIERA Link.
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Viewing on TV screen (Continued)
The DMC-ZS5 does not support VIERA Link.
Select a picture with ▲▼◄►, and press [OK]
 • When operating, refer to the VIERA Link operating panel.
Types of pictures displayed (switch between them with 
the red button) 
Operating panel 
 
■Switching Playback Mode 
You can press [SUB MENU] to switch between Playback Modes. 
[NORMAL PLAY]  Plays back all subject pictures.
[SLIDE SHOW] Plays back pictures as a Slide Show. 
[GPS AREA PLAY] 
Plays back pictures for which place name information has been 
recorded, by place name. 
[TRAVEL PLAY] Plays back pictures for which [TRAVEL DATE] has been set. 
[CATEGORY PLAY] Plays back pictures by category. 
[CALENDAR] Displays calendar screen and plays back pictures by recording date. 
[FAVORITE PLAY] Plays back pictures that have been set as [FAVORITE]. 
 
●Refer to camera operations for operations and settings. (These may differ 
partially.)
View pictures 
 • The operating panel turns off automatically if it 
has not been operated for about 5 seconds. (If 
any button is pressed, the panel will be displayed 
again.) If you wish to dim the operating panel, press 
[RETURN]. 
 • Playback of motion pictures/still pictures with audio  → press [OK]. 
 • Slide Show playback  → press the red button.
 • Slide Show settings  → press [SUB MENU].
 • To display the picture information  → press ▲.
 • To return to the previous screen  → press ▼.
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’).
 • The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certa\
in  television HDMI sockets. In this case, please change the input setting w\
ith your 
television remote control (consult your television operating instructio\
ns for details).
 • If VIERA Link (HDMI) does not function correctly (→161)
 
●Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (\
optional). 
●The shape of remote control will differ depending on the country or area where the TV 
was purchased.
 
●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 enab\
le VIERA Link 
(HDMI) (consult your television operating instructions for details).\
 
●If you do not wish to use VIERA Link (HDMI), turn the camera’s [VIERA Link] setting 
[OFF].
 
●When operating with VIERA Link, the [HDMI MODE] (→27) of the camera is selected 
automatically.
 
●When playing back AVCHD Lite motion pictures on this camera that were recorded with 
another camera, the resolution may change automatically. If this happens, the screen 
may go dark for a while, but this is not a malfunction. 
 
●If the  tab on the TV screen is selected, it will not be possible to select either  ([AVCHD Lite]) , or  ([MOTION JPEG]) in [SLIDE SHOW] [CATEGORY 
SELECTION].