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Keep the recorded still pictures and
motion pictures
The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other
devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, AVCHD Lite
∗
, Motion JPEG). Follow the
correct method for your device.
∗
only
Dubbing playback pictures via AV cables
Available file types: Motion AVCHD Lite
∗
, Motion JPEG
Videos that are played on this camera can be dubbed to media such as a DVD disc, hard
disk or video tape using a device such as a DVD recorder or video recorder. This method
is useful as it allows dubbing to be performed even with devices that are not compatible
with high definition (AVCHD) images. Picture quality will be reduced from high definition
to standard definition.
To recorder’s input socket
Example of DMC-ZS7
AV cable
(always use cable
supplied)
Connect camera to recorder
Start playback on camera
Start recording on recorder
• To stop recording (dubbing), stop the recording
on your recorder first before stopping the
playback on the camera.
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Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
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When using a TV with a 4:3 aspect ratio, always change the camera’s [TV ASPECT]
setting (
→
26) to [4:3] before dubbing. Motion pictures copied in the [16:9] setting will
appear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4:3 TV screen.
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Pressing the camera’s [DISPLAY] button and turning the LCD display off is
recommended during dubbing operations. (
→
46)
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For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorder’s operating
instructions.
Use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy to your computer
Available file types: Still JPEG/ Motion AVCHD Lite
∗
, Motion JPEG
With the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM, a computer can be
used to manage the recorded pictures.
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Main ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ functions
• Copying recorded still pictures or motion pictures to a computer
• Backing up still pictures or motion pictures that have been copied to a computer to media such as
a DVD
• Editing still pictures on a computer
• Converting motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] to standard picture quality to create a DVD
video
• Stitching still pictures recorded in Scene Mode [PANORAMA ASSIST] into a panorama
• Attaching recorded still pictures to e-mail
• Uploading recorded motion pictures to YouTube
Install ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to your computer
Connect the camera to your computer
• For connection procedures (
→
141)
Use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy pictures to your computer
• For details on how to use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’, see the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’
manual (PDF).
Files and folders containing copied AVCHD Lite motion pictures cannot be played back or
edited if they have been deleted, modified, or moved using Windows Explorer or similar
methods. Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when handling AVCHD Lite motion pictures.
The ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to copy still
pictures and motion pictures to your computer and to play them back.
