148 VQT2R48 VQT2R48 149Viewing on TV screen (Continued)Viewing on a TV with HDMI SocketAn HDMI mini cable (optional) can be used to enable viewing of still and motion picturesin high resolution.What is HDMI?High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an interface for digital video devices. Digital videoand audio signals can be output by connecting the camera to an HDMI-compatible device. Thiscamera can be connected to a High-definition TV compatible with HDMI to enjoy recorded picturesand 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.●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 AspectRatio 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], [ASPECTCONV.] [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 maynot always be played back correctly.●Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing oncertain televisions.●Always read your television’s operating instructions.●Audio output is stereo.Connect camera to TVTurn on TV●Set to HDMI input.Turn on cameraSet REC/PLAY switchtoCheck the socket direction and insert straight in.(Damage to socket can lead to faulty operation.)HDMI mini cable (optional)To HDMI video/audio input socket(When there are multiple sockets,connect to one besides HDMI1.)The DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 does not have an HDMI socket.VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)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 easyoperation 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 ElectronicsControl). Operation is not guaranteed when connecting with non-Panasonic HDMICEC-compatible devices. Refer to your product manual to verify compatibility withVIERA Link (HDMI).●This camera supports VIERA Link (HDMI) Version 5. This is the latest Panasonicstandard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As ofDecember 2009)Preparation: • Set [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (→27)Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatiblePanasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable(optional) (→148).Turn on cameraSet REC/PLAY switch toPerform the following operations with the VIERA remote controlTV (VIERA)remote controlConnecting with an HDMImini cable (optional)Panasonic TV (VIERA)The DMC-TZ8/DMC-ZS5 does not support VIERA Link.(Continued on the next page)