Panasonic DMC-ZS5 Viewing on a TV with Hdmi Socket, What is HDMI?, Preparation, Set to Hdmi input

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 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 output 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). (→149)

Preparation:

•Check the [HDMI MODE]. (→27)

•Turn off the camera and TV.

Check the socket direction and insert straight in. (Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)

To HDMI video/audio input socket (When there are multiple sockets, connect to one besides HDMI1.)

HDMI mini cable (optional)

Connect camera to TV Turn on TV

●Set to HDMI input.

Turn on camera

Set REC/PLAY switch to

●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 screen, 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 cancelled if a USB connection cable is connected simultaneously. ●No picture output will occur through AV cables connected.

●When playing motion pictures/still pictures with audio recorded with other devices, video/audio may not always be played back correctly.

●Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on certain televisions.

●Always read your television’s operating instructions.

●Audio output is stereo.

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The DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 does not have an HDMI socket.