How to watch 4K video. - LUMIX

Playing Back on a TV Screen

By connecting the camera to a TV that supports motion pictures in 4K and playing back motion pictures recorded with their size set to [

] in [

Rec Quality

], you can enjoy finely-detailed motion pictures in 4K. Even though the output resolution will be lower, you can also play them back by connecting the camera to a TV that does not support motion pictures in 4K.

Preparation:

Set [ HDMI Mode (Play) ] to [ AUTO ] or [ 4K ].
- [ HDMI Connection ] may be the menu option provided in place of [ HDMI Mode (Play) ] depending on your model.
- For models DC-GX9, DC-ZS200: [ 4K / 30p ]
For models DMC-FZ2500, DMC-GH4, DC-GH5, DC-GH5S, DC-GH5M2:
- If the size is [ 4K ], set [ HDMI Mode (Play) ] to [ AUTO ] or [ 4K ].
- If the size is [ C4K ], set [ HDMI Mode (Play) ] to [ AUTO ] or [ C4K ].
- To play back motion pictures recorded with [ System Frequency ] set to [ 59.94 Hz (NTSC) ] and the recording frame rate set to 24p in [ Rec Quality ], set [ HDMI Mode (Play) ] to [ AUTO ].
  - For settings other than [ AUTO ], it cannot output at 24 frames/second.
When connecting a TV that does not support 4K motion picture, select [ AUTO ].

Connect the camera and a 4K-compatible TV with an HDMI micro cable, and display the playback screen.

When [ VIERA Link ] is set to [ ON ] and the camera is connected to a TV supporting VIERA Link, input of the TV will be switched automatically and playback screen will be displayed.
Read the operating instructions for the TV.

SD Card Slot on TV

You can also play back MP4 Motion pictures with a [

Rec Quality

] size of [

] by inserting the card into the SD card slot of a TV that supports 4K motion picture.

Watching on a PC

To play back motion pictures recorded with [

Rec Quality

] of [

] on a PC, use the software “

PHOTOfunSTUDIO

”.

To play back and edit motion pictures in 4K, you need a high-performance PC environment.
Refer to the operating instructions of “ PHOTOfunSTUDIO ” (PDF).

DC-FZ80, DC-ZS70, DC-GX9, DC-ZS200, DC-LX100M2, DMC-ZS100, DMC-ZS60, DMC-G7, DMC-FZ2500, DC-GH5, DC-GH5S, DMC-GH4, DMC-GX85, DMC-FZ1000, DMC-G85, DC-G9