Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS6 Operating Instructions Manual

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138 VQT2R20 VQT2R20 139Keep the recorded still pictures andmotion picturesThe methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to otherdevices vary according to the file format (JPEG, AVCHD Lite∗, Motion JPEG). Follow thecorrect method for your device. ∗ onlyDubbing playback pictures via AV cablesAvailable file types: Motion AVCHD Lite∗, Motion JPEGVideos that are played on this camera can be dubbed to media such as a DVD disc, harddisk or video tape using a device such as a DVD recorder or video recorder. This methodis useful as it allows dubbing to be performed even with devices that are not compatiblewith high definition (AVCHD) images. Picture quality will be reduced from high definitionto standard definition.To recorder’s input socketExample of DMC-ZS7AV cable(always use cablesupplied)Connect camera to recorderStart playback on cameraStart recording on recorder• To stop recording (dubbing), stop the recordingon your recorder first before stopping theplayback on the camera.●Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.●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 willappear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4:3 TV screen.●Pressing the camera’s [DISPLAY] button and turning the LCD display off isrecommended during dubbing operations. (→46)●For details on dubbing and playback methods, refer to your recorder’s operatinginstructions.Use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to copy to your computerAvailable file types: Still JPEG/ Motion AVCHD Lite∗, Motion JPEGWith the ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the supplied CD-ROM, a computer can beused to manage the recorded pictures.●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 asa DVD• Editing still pictures on a computer• Converting motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite] to standard picture quality to create a DVDvideo• Stitching still pictures recorded in Scene Mode [PANORAMA ASSIST] into a panorama• Attaching recorded still pictures to e-mail• Uploading recorded motion pictures to YouTubeInstall ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ to your computerConnect 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 oredited if they have been deleted, modified, or moved using Windows Explorer or similarmethods. Always use ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ when handling AVCHD Lite motion pictures.The ‘PHOTOfunSTUDIO’ software on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be used to copy stillpictures and motion pictures to your computer and to play them back.