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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 enjoyment of pictures and motion
pictures in high resolution.
What is HDMI?
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices.
Digital video and audio signals can be outputted by connecting the camera to
an HDMI-compatible 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 Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERA
Link (HDMI) enables linked operation (VIERA Link). (P.109)
Preparation:
• Check the ‘HDMI MODE’. (P.25)
• Turn off the camera and TV.
Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15/RP-CDHM30; optional).
Playback cannot be performed in CLIPBOARD mode.
Blank stripes may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on aspect ratio setting.
Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work.
Pictures cannot be simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor.
We recommend taking pictures with a ‘PICTURE SIZE’ (P.69) setting of at least 2 M and recording
motion pictures with ‘REC QUALITY’ (P.80) set to ‘SH’, ‘H’, ‘L’, or ‘HD’.
Following functions cannot be set in playback mode.
TITLE EDIT, TEXT STAMP, RESIZE, TRIMMING, LEVELING, ASPECT CONV., AUDIO DUB., FACE
RECOG., COPY, multiple selection (delete, etc.), etc.
HDMI output will be canceled if a USB connection cable is connected simultaneously.
No picture output will occur through AV cables connected.
When playing motion pictures/pictures with audio recorded with other devices, video/audio may not
always be played back correctly.
Images may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on certain televisions.
Always read your television’s operating instructions.
‘HDMI MODE’ (P.25) ‘1080i’ is only effective in the following cases:
• MODE PLAY ‘PICTURE’ is selected
• SLIDESHOW ‘PICTURE ONLY’ is selected
• SLIDESHOW ‘CATEGORY SELECTION’ is selected (except for Travel date)
In all other cases, images will be outputted as ‘720p’.
Audio output is stereo.
Check the socket direction and insert straight in.
(Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)

Connect camera to TV

Turn on TV

Set to HDMI input.

Turn on camera

Set REC/PLAY switch to

The DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 does not have an HDMI socket.

VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI ControlTM)

What is VIERA Link (HDMI)?
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 4. This is the latest Panasonic
standard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of
December 2008)
Preparation: • Set ‘VIERA Link’ to ‘ON’. (P.26)

Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible

Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable

(optional) (P.108).

Use the VIERA remote control to perform the desired

operations.

The DMC-TZ6/DMC-TZ65 does not support VIERA Link.
HDMI mini cable
(optional)
To HDMI video/audio input socket
(When there are multiple sockets, connect to one besides HDMI1.)
Do not use any other cables except a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-
CDHM15/RP-CDHM30; optional).
The shape of remote control will differ depending on the country or area where the TV
was purchased.
TV (VIERA) remote control Connecting with an HDMI mini
cable (optional)