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Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen
VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is VIERA Link (HDMI)?
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VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link-
compatible devices by connecting HDMI micro cables for enabling easy operation
with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.)
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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).
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This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the Panasonic standard
that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices.
Preparation
Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]
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Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible Panasonic television
(VIERA) with an HDMI micro cable
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2
Turn on the camera and press [ ] (Playback) button
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Operate with the remote control for the TV
Turning the unit OFF
•The camera can also be turned off when the television is turned off with the remote
control.
Automatic input select
•When the camera and TV are connected by HDMI micro cable, the camera is
turned ON, and the camera’s [ ] (Playback) button is pressed, the television input
automatically switches to the camera’s screen. The television can also be switched on
via the camera from Standby Mode (if “Power on link” on the television is set to “on”).
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Operations via the camera buttons will be limited.
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To play back the audio of the motion pictures in a slide show, set the [Sound] in the Slide Show
setting screen to [AUTO] or [Audio].
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Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo.
Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work.
“High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type D - Type A plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
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If VIERA Link (HDMI) does not function correctly
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