154, To connect with an AV cable optional | Panasonic DMC-TZ55

Connecting to other equipment

To connect with an AV cable (optional)

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AV cable (optional)

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White: to the audio input socket

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Yellow: to the video input socket

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Align the marks, and insert.

•Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional).

•Check the [TV Aspect]. (P49)

•[Wi-Fi] menu cannot be used.

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Turn on the TV and select the input to match the terminal in use.

Turn 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 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.

•When pictures are displayed, they may not be displayed properly depending on the type of TV.

•You can view pictures on TVs in other countries (regions) which use the NTSC or PAL system when you set [Video Out] in the [Setup] menu.

•If you perform Multi Playback or Playback Zoom on a TV screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9, images may appear distorted when you play them back.

•No sound is output from the camera speakers. Also, pictures are not displayed on the monitor.

•When the camera is connected to the TV with an AV cable, motion pictures recorded in [FHD] or [HD] are not displayed in the FHD or HD picture quality.

•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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Panasonic DMC-TZ55 operating instructions 154, To connect with an AV cable optional

Contents

Operating Instructions for advanced features F0414MR0 Contents Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Switching to the appropriate flash setting 110 102104 111 Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 125 Wi-FiRfunction 122Wi-Fi Setup Menu 151 About Connections 143 Care of the camera About Condensation When the lens is fogged upDo not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure Standard Accessories Or Press Names and Functions of Main PartsLens barrier Monitor P56, 163 Peel off the protective film before use Strap eyelet P24 Mode dial P25Card/Battery door P12 Release lever P12 Lens barrel Hdmi socket P153 Monitor You can adjust the angle of the monitorWhen closing Recording from a variety of angles Charging the Battery Inserting the Battery Charging Battery indication is displayed on the monitor When using the AC adaptor suppliedBattery indication Outlet or computer Since characteristic swelling may occur Recording still pictures Recording motion pictures When Rec Quality is set to FHDRecording conditions by Cipa standard Playback Playback time Inserting and Removing the Card optional Do not touch the connection terminals of the card Built-in Memory Following operations can be performed using this unitAbout the Built-in Memory/the Card Card Preparation Number of recordable pictures Available recording time when recording motion picturesRecording Built-in Memory 32 GB 64 GB Quality setting Number Press camera ON/OFF button Setting Date/Time Clock SetClock is not set when the camera is shipped Press MENU/SET to set Changing the Clock Setting Preventing jitter camera shake Tips for taking good picturesFit the strap and hold the camera carefully Direction Detection Function Rotate Disp Selecting the Recording Mode Switching the mode by rotating the mode dial Set the mode dial to Taking pictures using the automatic functionRecording Mode Press the shutter button halfway to focus P32 Scene Detection When taking picturesWhen recording motion pictures Portrait Scenery Low Light Macro Backlight Compensation Changing the settingsFollowing menus can be set IHDR Menus specific to Intelligent Auto Mode Motion DeblurIHandheld Night Shot About the flash P59 Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings Programme AE Mode AF area B FocusingRange of focus during the Intelligent Auto Mode Sound Picture Applicable modes Recording Motion PicturesStart recording by pressing the motion picture button About the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures About zooming while recording motion pictures Flash setting is fixed to Œ Recording quality setting Picture size FHD/HDRecording still pictures while recording motion pictures Playing Back Motion Pictures Playing BackPress Press 2/1 to select pictures Operations during Motion Picture Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards L W Using the Playback ZoomDisplaying Multiple Screens Multi Playback Rotate the zoom lever towards Z T Press 3 to pause motion picture playback Press MENU/SET Creating Still Pictures from a Motion PicturePicture Size Quality To delete a single picture When Delete Multi is selected Press MENU/SETDeleting Pictures Select the picture to be deleted, and then Press Setting the Menu Setting menu items Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press MENU/SET Using the Quick Menu URL display/USB connection/QR Code display About the Setup MenuSetting Date/Time Destination Travel destination area Brightness Beep LevelLow High OFF Beep Tone Contrast · Saturation Monitor Luminance ON/OFFIt allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure Histogram Angle of view for motion picture recording can be checked Auto Power Off2MIN./5MIN./10MIN./OFF ECO Monitor Power Save Brightness of the monitor is lowered SEC SEC Recording or setup settings are reset to the defaultPictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed TV Connection PALVideo output is set to PAL system Rotate Disp Version Disp Built-in memory or card is formattedSet the language displayed on the screen Format Taking Pictures with Yourself Included Self Shot Self Shot ModeRotate the monitor as shown in the figure Look at the lens when recording SettingsDecide on your poses while looking at the monitor Exit the menu after it is set Taking panorama pictures in Self Shot Mode Technique for Panorama Shot Mode Taking care not to shake it Step Press DISP. to change Playback ModeAbout the Monitor Number of recordable pictures Available recording time Rotate the zoom lever towards Tele Using the ZoomRotate the zoom lever towards Wide Optical Zoom Intelligent Zoom Extra Optical Zoom EZDigital Zoom Press 1 ‰ Taking Pictures Using the Built-in FlashSwitching to the appropriate flash setting Applicable modes Flash Slow Sync Settings Description of settingsFeature will slow the shutter speed when the flash is Use of flash is not permitted Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode Flash setting Shutter speed for each flash settingFlash setting Shutter speed Sec Available flash range approximation Taking Close-up Pictures AF Macro/Macro Zoom OFF Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Overexposed Compensating the ExposureUnderexposed Compensate the exposure With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture Taking Pictures Using Auto BracketIs set for the flash when Auto Bracket is set D0 EV J1 EV I1 EV Press Exposure Aperture-Priority AE ModeTaking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Press 2/1 to set the aperture value Press 3/4 to set the shutter speed Shutter-Priority AE ModeShutter Speed Aperture Value a Shutter Speed B Manual Exposure ModeManual Exposure Assistance Taking panorama pictures Panorama Shot Mode After confirming the recording direction, press MENU/SET Technique for Panorama Shot Mode About playback Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded Scenery PortraitSoft Skin Sports Handheld Night Shot Night PortraitNight Scenery This allows you to take vivid pictures of the nightscape What Is HDR? Food Sunset Baby1/Baby2Pet Birthday Name Starry Sky Setting the shutter speedHigh Sens Glass Through Creative Control Mode Taking Pictures with different image effects Old Days ExpressiveRetro High Key Dynamic Monochrome Low KeySepia Impressive Art Toy Effect High DynamicCross Process This effect gives your photo a dramatic colour look Soft Focus Miniature EffectThis effect blurs the overall image to produce a soft feel One Point Color Star FilterCheck the colour you have set, and then press MENU/SET Taking Pictures in Custom Mode Custom set Description of settings When calling up a custom set registered for Recording using registered custom setTo change the menu settings Entering Text For details on Rec menu settings, refer to P41 Using the Rec MenuPicture Size Quality Sensitivity Automatic adjustment White Balance Setting the White Balance manually Auto White Balance Finely adjusting the White Balance Press MENU/SET to finish AF Mode About š Face Detection Metering Mode Exposure Settings ON/OFFZoom Flash setting is fixed to ‰ Settings Description of settings NumberBurst Flash setting is fixed to Œ except for AF Assist Lamp Red-Eye Removal 100Stabilizer Self Shot 101Date Stamp You can take a picture with date and time of recording 102 Using the Motion Picture MenuFor details on Motion Picture menu settings, refer to P41 Rec Quality Wind Cut 103Continuous AF This reduces the wind noise in the audio recording 104 Various methods of playbackYou can play back the recorded pictures in various methods Press 3/4 to select Start and then press MENU/SET 105Slide Show Operations during slide show To filter images for slide show playback Changing the slide show settings106 Screen effects can be added to picture transitions Selection 107Filtering Play Select Date You can play back pictures taken on each date 108 Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search 109Calendar Press MENU/SET to display a list of pictures Press 2/ 1 to select a picture, and then press Having Fun with Recorded Pictures Creative Retouch110 Press 3/ 4 to select image effects and then press MENU/SET 111 Using the Playback MenuFor details on Playback menu settings, refer to P41 Location Logging MENU/SET to set 112Title Edit Enter the text. P87 113 Text Stamp Press Press 3 to select OK, and then press MENU/SET 114Creative Retouch Video Divide It cannot be restored once divided115 Press 3 at the location to divide Press 2/1 to select the size, and then press Menu 116Resize Press 3/4/2/1 to select the picture, and then press Disp 117 Cropping 118 Print Set 119 To print the date 120 Protect 121 Copy 122 Wi-FiRfunctionUse the camera as a wireless LAN device Before Use Pressing Wi-Fi before connecting to Wi-Fi About the Wi-Fi connection lampAbout the Wi-Fi button PressingWi-Fiwhen using a Wi-Fi connection 124 What you can do with the Wi-Fi functionWhen sending images to PC Controlling with a Smartphone/Tablet 125 Installing the smartphone/tablet app Image AppControlling with a Smartphone/Tablet Image App is an application provided by Panasonic Press and hold Wi-Fi Connecting to a smartphone/tablet126 127 If you are using an iOS deviceWhen scanning the QR code to set up a connection Operate the smartphone/tablet 128 If you are using an Android deviceWhen using an Ssid and password to set up a connection Start Image App. P125 Select QR code Changing the connection method 129On your smartphone/tablet Start Image App. P125 Playing back pictures in the camera 130Taking pictures via a smartphone/tablet remote recording Select 131 Saving images stored in the camera Click the followings to jump to the beginning of each menu 132Methods for sending and images that can be sent Send Images While Recording On your smartphone/tablet When connecting with Manual Connection in Direct133 Take pictures 134 Press 3/4 to select Single or Multi and then press MENU/SET Single setting135 Press 2/1 to select the picture Press MENU/SET On the camera When sending images to PC136 On your PC 137 138 Example of Auto Transfer To transfer images automatically Smart Transfer139 To perform Smart Transfer, follow the steps below 140 Configuring Smart TransferSet the transfer destination Transferring automatically 141Transfer images instantly Charge Priority 142Set Destination Display Log 143 Via Network Connects via a wireless access pointAbout Connections Direct Your device connects directly to this unit Connecting from your house via the network 144 Press 3/4 to select the encryption type, and press MENU/SET Search for available wireless access points145 Common Key 146 To WPS modeDevice. The Ssid and password are Press 3/4 to select WPS Push-Button and then press 147 148 Checking the connection detail of the history or favourite Images that can be sent About settings for sending images149 MP4¢ Send Images While Recording Changing the settings for sending images150 Send Images Stored in the Camera Wi-Fi Setup Menu 151 152 SetupWi-Fi Password Delete Connect the camera and a TV Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen153 To connect with an Hdmi micro cable 154 To connect with an AV cable optional Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your 155 Press 4 to select PC, and then press MENU/SET 156Transferring images to a PC Drag and drop files and folders in the camera to the PC 157 Connection in the PTP ModeAbout the folder structure of the camera 158 Printing the PicturesPress 3 to select PictBridgePTP, and then press MENU/SET Selecting a single picture and printing it 159Selecting multiple pictures and printing them Print with Date Print Settings160 Num.of prints 161 Paper Size 162 When printing different pictures on 1 sheet of paperLayout Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit 163 Screen DisplayRecording 164 100 03s Message Display 165 166 Memory Card Error/This memory card cannot be usedThis battery cannot be used Insert SD card again/Try another card Connection failed 167No picture to send Cannot connect to server Battery and power source Troubleshooting168 169 Recording Recorded picture looks rough Noise appears on the picture 170Motion picture recording stops in the middle Burst speed is slow Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishing171 Subject cannot be locked. AF tracking not possible 172 Monitor Playback 173Flash Flash is not activated Thumbnail is displayed appears on the screen 174Red part of the recorded image has changed colour to black Clicking sound is recorded in the motion pictures About a wireless access point About the Wi-Fi functionGeneral tips for using a Wi-Fi connection 175 176 PC is not recognised when I use a Wi-Fi connectionImages cannot be transmitted to a PC There is an image that could not be transmitted Have forgotten the password for the Wi-Fi177 Transmission of the image fails midway 178 TV, PC and printer 179 Others 180 181 182 About the lens 183 184 When uploading images on web servicesDisclaimer About the picture data When not using the camera for a long period of time185 About tripods or unipods