Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Operating Instructions Manual page 166

Connecting to other equipment
• Depending on the [ASPECT RATIO], bands may be displayed on the top and bottom or the left
and right of the pictures.
• Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI mini cable (RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CDHM15 (1.5 m) (5 feet), RP-CDHM30 (3.0 m) (10 feet)
• Output from the HDMI mini cable has priority when both AV cable and HDMI mini cable are
connected.
• The connection with the USB connection cable will take priority when you connect the USB
connection cable simultaneously with the HDMI mini cable.
• Proper playback will be dependent on the TV used for viewing.
• Read the operating instructions for the TV.
• Audio will be played back as stereo (2ch).
• During [24P CINEMA] and [VARIABLE MOVIE MODE] playback, please set [HDMI MODE] to
[AUTO]. The camera's [HDMI MODE] setting must be set to [AUTO] for 24P playback.
• Monitoring camera images on the TV
With HDMI output, you can monitor full high-definition quality (1920x 1080 pixels) AVCHD
motion pictures on the TV while recording.
• Some functions are unavailable during monitoring.
• Audio is not output from the TV.
• Up to 20 still pictures can be recorded during recording of the motion picture.
• The image on the television is displayed with periodical dropped frames while recording motion
pictures. This does not affect the motion picture being recorded.
What is the VlERA Link?
• VIERA Link
TM
is a new name for EZ Sync
TM.
• This function allows you to use your remote control for the Panasonic TV for easy
operations when this unit has been connected to a VIERA Link compatible device using a
HDMI mini cable (optional) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.)
• VIERA Link is a unique Panasonic function built on a HDMI control function using the
standard HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) specification. Linked operations with
HDMI CEC compatible devices made by other companies are not guaranteed. When using
devices made by other companies that are compatible with VIERA Link, refer to the
operating instructions for the respective devices.
• This unit is compatible with VIERA Link Ver.5. VIERA Link Vet.5 is the newest Panasonic
version and is also compatible with existing Panasonic VIERA Link devices. (As of
December 2009)
Preparations: Set the [VIERA Link] to [ON]. (P61)
1 Connect this unit to a Panasonic TV compatible with VIERA Link with a HDMI
mini cable (optional) (P157).
2 Turn the camera on and then press [(]_].
3 Operate with the remote control for the TV.
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