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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 mini 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] (→71).
Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible 
Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI mini cable (→184)
Turn on the camera and press the Playback button
Operate with the remote control for the TV
 • Operate with reference to the operation icons displayed on the screen.
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Use a “High Speed HDMI mini cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not comply 
with the HDMI standards will not work. “High Speed HDMI mini cable” (Type C-Type A 
plug, up to 3 m (9.8 feet) long)
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If you do not know if your TV is VIERA Link (HDMI) compatible, see the TV’s operating 
instructions.
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Cables that do not comply with HDMI standards will not work.
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To play back the audio of the motion pictures, set the [Sound] in the Slide Show 
setting screen to [AUTO] or [Audio].
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It is recommended to connect this unit to an HDMI terminal other than the HDMI1 if 
there are 2 or more HDMI input terminals on the TV.
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Operation using the button on this unit will be limited.