108 VQT1Z82 VQT1Z82 109Viewing on TV screen (Continued)Viewing on a TV with HDMI SocketAn HDMI mini cable (sold separately) can be used to enable enjoyment of pictures and motionpictures 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 toan HDMI-compatible device. This camera can be connected to a High-definitionTV compatible with HDMI to enjoy recorded pictures and motion pictures at highresolution. Connecting the camera to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) compatible with VIERALink (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 recordingmotion 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., FACERECOG., 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 notalways 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.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 TVwas purchased.Check the socket direction and insert straight in. (Damageto socket can lead to faulty operation.)HDMI mini cable(sold separately)To HDMI video/audio input socket(When there are multiple sockets, connect to one besides HDMI1.)VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI ControlTM)What is VIERA Link (HDMI)?VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM.VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link-compatible devices by connecting HDMI mini cables (sold separately) for enablingeasy 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 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 4. This is the latest Panasonicstandard that also supports previous Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As ofDecember 2008)Preparation: • Set ‘VIERA Link’ to ‘ON’. (P.26)Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatiblePanasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (soldseparately) (P.108).Use the VIERA remote control to perform the desiredoperations.Connect camera to TVTurn on TVSet to HDMI input.Turn on cameraThe DMC-ZS1 does not have an HDMI socket. The DMC-ZS1 does not support VIERA Link.TV (VIERA) remote control Connecting with an HDMI minicable (sold separately)