INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-C5EX VPC-C5E VPC-C5 VPC-C5GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C5EX, VPC-C5E, VPC-C5, and VPC-C5GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY” on pages 7 to 20. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enjoying using your camera right away, given below is an outline of the basic operation, from setup to shooting to playback. SETUP 1 Charge the battery pack (page 35). 2 Install the battery pack (page 37). 3 Install the SD Memory Card* (page 38). 4 Format the SD Memory Card (page 134). CAUTION i This camera uses an SD Memory Card instead of photographic film to record images. Be sure to install the SD Memory Card before operating the camera.
PLAYBACK 1 Play back the images (page 55). * About the SD Memory Card In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as “card”. Symbols used in this manual HINT NOTE CAUTION (page xx) Points that may prove useful when using the camera. Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. Points that require special attention. Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION ................................................................... 1 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ......................... 7 FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA ......................................... 21 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 25 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 29 PREPARATION PARTS NAMES ...................................................................................
SHOOTING SETTINGS PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS .........................61 IMAGE QUALITY ..................................................................................67 SCENE SELECT ..................................................................................69 FILTERS ...............................................................................................71 FLASH SETTING ..................................................................................
CAMERA SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN ............................................... 113 DATE AND TIME ............................................................................... 115 OPERATION SOUNDS ..................................................................... 118 HELP DISPLAY ................................................................................. 120 POST-VIEW SETTING ......................................................................
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS DOCKING STATION CONNECT THE DOCKING STATION ...............................................141 SET THE CAMERA IN THE DOCKING STATION .............................142 CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ..........................................143 PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .............145 PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION ....................................149 DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CAMERA WARNING k If the camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the battery pack i If the camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, and wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the camera. Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try to repair or open the camera yourself.
WARNING k Do not get the camera wet i This camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. i Do not use the camera in a bathroom. i If the camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery pack. Then take it to a dealer for repair. Using the camera after it has been become wet may cause a fire, electric shock, or other accident.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING k Do not use where there is risk of explosion i Do not use the camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion. k Keep the camera out of the reach of children i The following may happen if children play with the camera: h They may wrap the neckstrap around their neck and suffocate. h They may swallow the battery pack or other small parts.
CAUTION k Cautions during use and storage i This camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER DANGER k Do not recharge battery packs that are not Li-ion battery packs (Model DB-L20) i Do not recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby objects.
DANGER k Cautions when plugging in i Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. If the docking station or AC adaptor/ charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire. i Do not use if the power cord is damaged or cannot be correctly plugged into the power outlet. Using in this condition may cause a fire or electric shock. i Do not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power cord or power outlet.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DANGER k Keep out of the reach of children i Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. k If smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if strange noises are heard, immediately unplug the power cord from the power outlet i If used under these conditions, it makes cause a fire or electric shock.
CAUTION k Do not damage the power cord i Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock. i If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not plug properly into the docking station, AC adaptor/charger or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Li-ion BATTERY PACK (DB-L20) DANGER This camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20).
DANGER k Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DANGER k Use only the supplied docking station and AC adaptor/charger i If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
WARNING k Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully charged i If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat. k Keep out of the reach of children i They may handle the battery pack in an unforeseeable manner that results in damage.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE ACCESSORIES WARNING k Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor/charger i Use only the supplied docking station and AC adaptor/charger with your camera. Do not use a docking station or AC adaptor/charger other than the ones indicated here, designed for specific use with your camera. i If a docking station or AC adaptor/charger other than the ones specified is used, it may damage the camera and cause a fire or electric shock.
CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (CR2025) WARNING k Cautions concerning the CR2025 battery i A CR2025 lithium battery is used for the remote control unit. Do not use a battery other than the CR2025 lithium battery. i Install the battery with the (+) and (–) terminals correctly oriented as indicated. If the battery is placed in the wrong orientation, it may cause a fire, overheating, or rupturing. i Do not recharge, short circuit, disassemble, modify, heat, or place the battery in a fire.
FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA k Cautions before capturing important images i Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the camera, any of its accessories, or its software.
k Caution concerning the battery pack i Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the battery pack. Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance. If the contact resistance increases, the usable life of the batteries will diminish.
FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA k Caution concerning undesired interference i The camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television or radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied cables are not removed. Dedicated USB interface cable Core Dedicated S-AV interface cable Core k Caution concerning magnetism i Do not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may be damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker.
k Cautions when handling the cards i The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks. i Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle, near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations. i Avoid using or storing the cards in locations where strong static electrical charges or electrical noise can be easily generated.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Neckstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Docking station: 1 i S-AV interface cable: 1 i USB interface cable: 1 i Remote control unit: 1 A lithium battery (CR2025) is installed at the time of purchase.
i Cable adaptor: 1 i AC adaptor/charger and power cord: 1 i Soft case: 1 i Quick guide i SD Memory Card: 1 An SD Memory Card may not be an included accessory, depending on the region in which the camera is sold. If this is the case, please purchase a commercially sold memory card. Contact end Lock switch Lock Unlock h Recording (images and sounds) and erasing are inhibited (accidental erase protect function) when the lock switch is set to the LOCK position.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k Neckstrap k Lens cap 27 English k Soft case
k Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card English 28
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while shooting a video clip, or make just an audio recording. In addition, by using the supplied docking station, it’s easy to hook up your camera to a TV or computer. Twin menus for easy operation (pages 62 and 86) The basic settings are consolidated on the PAGE 1 menu.
Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 50) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Get perfect high-angle or low-angle shots, or snap a photo of yourself.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Docking station for easy connection The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can view your photos on your TV or computer right away. The remote control unit makes it even more convenient.
PREPARATION PARTS NAMES Camera Front Strap holder Speaker Lens Flash Monitor unit Stereo microphone English 32
PARTS NAMES Rear Still image shooting button Multi-indicator i Lit Green: USB interface connection (Card reader mode/ PC camera mode) Red: USB interface connection (PictBridge mode) Orange: S-AV interface cable connection i Flashing Green: Power save mode Red (long interval): During self-timer photography Red (short interval): Accessing the card Red (very short interval): Battery charge error Zoom switch Video clip recording button Main switch MENU button LCD monitor ON/OFF button SET button Battery/car
Docking station Front Docking station terminal CAMERA/CHARGE button Remote control sensor CHARGE indicator CAMERA indicator Rear DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal Cable adaptor Docking station terminal DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal English 34
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. In addition, if the battery charge becomes low while you are using the camera, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as possible. 1 2 3 35 Connect the AC adaptor/charger to a power outlet. h Use the supplied power cord for connecting. Insert the battery pack into the AC adaptor/charger. h Set it in the battery slot.
Using the docking station When the battery pack is installed in your camera, you can recharge it by setting the camera in the docking station (page 142). To DC IN terminal The [n] mark on the plug should be facing down. CAUTION When recharging the installed battery... i When recharging a battery pack set in the AC adaptor/charger’s battery slot, the AC adaptor/charger does not supply power to the docking station.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 134). Make sure that the battery pack polarity (+ and –) and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 2 Open the battery/card cover. h While gently pressing the cover, slide it open. Insert the battery pack. h Move the latch sideways, and firmly push the battery pack all the way in.
h Slide the latch securing the battery pack to the side, and remove the battery pack. Slide to the side 3 Close the battery/card cover. h Lower the cover, and slide it closed. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to install a fully charged battery pack in the camera (page 35). Install the card 1 2 Open the battery/card cover. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD 3 Close the battery/card cover. h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. CAUTION i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 Set the main switch. To shoot pictures: Set to REC To play back images: Set to PLAY Main switch REC REC PLAY 2 3 Shooting Open the monitor unit. PLAY Playback Monitor unit Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. h The camera turns on, and an image appears on the LCD monitor.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. h The camera turns off. HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.
OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the LCD monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away. 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 40). Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears.
OPERATION BUTTONS
BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING/RECORDING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbow close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the neckstrap. HINT i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back (page 96).
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 78). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 118).
CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 4 Video clip recording button Press the video clip recording button [R]. h Recording begins. During shooting, X appears in the LCD monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. End the recording. h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording.
HINT Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness i You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. i To adjust or turn off the LCD monitor contrast, please see page 91. Focus lock during video clip recording i The autofocus can be set to a fixed focus during video clip recording if you toggle the SET button up. When the autofocus is fixed, the p icon appears on the LCD monitor.
CAPTURING IMAGES Capturing still images 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). Main switch REC 2 3 Set the main switch to REC. Press the still image shooting button [S]. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the still image shooting button all the way. h The shutter releases and the image is captured.
Shoot a still image while recording a video clip You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the camera (page 40). Video clip recording button Still image shooting button Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [R]. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the still image shooting button [S]. End the recording. h Press the video clip recording button to stop recording.
BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 125). 1 2 Point the camera lens at the subject. Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pressed, the zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor. h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily.
Exposure correction When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. 1 2 3 Set the main switch to REC. h To exit the Menu Screen (Shooting Setting Screen), press the MENU button. Main switch REC PLAY With the Shooting Setting Screen not shown, toggle the SET button to the right. h The exposure correction bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the exposure. h To cancel the exposure correction bar, press the MENU button.
RECORDING AN AUDIO MEMO Your camera can make audio recordings. 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to REC. Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. VIDEO CLIP SHQ 3 53 From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon <, and press the SET button. h The recording mode is enabled. h The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed.
4 5 Press the video clip recording button [R]. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the LCD monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 9 hours. 00:09:45 End the recording. h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording.
PLAYBACK VIEWING IMAGES 1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Main switch REC PLAY 2 Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image: Toggle the SET button to the left. To display the next image: Toggle the SET button to the right.
9-image display playback 1 2 3 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to PLAY. Main switch REC PLAY Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. Instead of pressing the SET button, you can press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch to show the image full screen.
VIEWING IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 2 Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h Toggle the SET button to view different parts of the magnified image. To magnify: Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. To return to normal size: Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch.
VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS Playing back a video clip Follow these steps to play back a video clip. Normal playback i Press the SET button. Pause i While the video clip is playing, toggle the SET button up. To resume playback, press the SET button. To play back one image at a time (single-frame step) i During forward playback After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right. For slow playback, press and hold the SET button to the right.
VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS HINT Display the video clip playback point i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip. i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar. Adjust the volume i During video clip or audio memo playback, if you move the zoom switch up or down, the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the volume. CAUTION If no audio is heard...
PLAYING BACK AUDIO MEMOS Listen to your audio recordings. 1 2 On the 9-image playback display, move the orange frame to the audio memo you wish to play back (page 56), and press the SET button. h A musical note graphic appears on the screen. 00:00:00 Play back the recording. Normal playback: Press the SET button. Pause: While the audio memo is playing, toggle the SET button up. Stop playback: While the audio memo is playing, toggle the SET button down.
SHOOTING SETTINGS PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS The Shooting Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The Shooting Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 63) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 65) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). 2 Set the main switch to REC. Main switch REC 3 Press the MENU button.
SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. 1 2 Display a Shooting Setting Screen. Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE changes. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes.
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens PAGE 1 VIDEO CLIP SHQ 63 English
1 Video clip menu (page 67) b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high bit rate a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, standard bit rate c: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second d: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames per second e: Record at 176 × 144 pixels, 15 frames per second <: Make an audio recording 2 Still image resolution menu (page 68) r: Shoot image at 2,592 × 1,944 resolution (about 5 million pixels [normal compression]) k: Shoot image at 3,680 × 2,760 re
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER ON-A 65 English
1 Image stabilizer menu (page 76) p: Image stabilizer function on (ON-A) q: Image stabilizer function on (ON-B) ]: Image stabilizer function off 2 Focus range menu (page 78) -: *: -: +: All ranges focussed Normal focus range Manual focus Close-up photography 3 Spot focus menu (page 80) <: 5-point range finder focus setting 8: Spot focus on setting 4 Light-measuring mode (EXP MEASURE) menu (page 81) n: Multi-section lightmeasuring setting W: Center-weighted lightmeasuring setting Y: Spot light-measuring se
IMAGE QUALITY Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the video clip menu.
Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. 1 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the still image resolution menu.
SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes SCENE SELECT the optimum settings suitable for FULL AUTO the surrounding conditions (full auto). a: Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject. >: Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by blurring the background.
4 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 47. For still image shooting, see page 49. To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. NOTE i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than = is on page 178.
FILTERS The filter feature changes the aperture and shutter speed settings, as well as the color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the filter menu. FILTER NO &: No filter is used (normal photography). %: Skin tones are enhanced in closeup shots (cosmetic filter). W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter). ,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).
FLASH SETTING The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode). 1 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). FLASH Select the flash menu. AUTO k: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required.
FLASH SETTING 3 4 Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the flash setting. Take the picture. For still image shooting, see page 49. h To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button. HINT i You can change the flash setting by toggling the SET button to the left when the Shooting Setting Screen is not being displayed.
SELF-TIMER 1 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. x: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 10 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed.
SELF-TIMER HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the image is captured, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button. When x is selected...
PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS) MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the image stabilizer menu. p h Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording. The field of view does not change when the video clip recording button is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly video clips.
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation ON-B q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.
FOCUS RANGE 1 2 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the focus range menu. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 2 cm (0.79 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus 1 2 3 Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu, and press the SET button. Press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen. 12 00:00:15 2cm NOTE About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface and the subject.
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 5-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor. 1 2 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the desired focus method from the spot focus menu, and press the SET button. <: 5-point range finder focus is selected.
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: Light is measured by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center. Spot light-measuring: You can compose the picture and capture the image after first measuring the light only at the center spot of the LCD monitor.
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 2 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 200 [video clip shooting mode: ISO200 to 400]). *: Sets the sensitivity to ISO50 equivalent (video clip shooting mode: ISO200).
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions. This is the setting used in the auto mode.
3 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you select the ] icon and press the SET button, the previously programmed setting is recalled. HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the SET button.
PLAYBACK SETTINGS PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS The Playback Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The Playback Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 87) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 88) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 40). 2 Set the main switch to PLAY. Main switch REC 3 Press the MENU button.
SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa. 1 2 Display a Playback Setting Screen. Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Playback Setting Screen changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes.
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Playback Setting Screens PAGE 1 PLAYBACK METHOD Set play all or 1 clip 1 Playback method setting (page 89) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 56) h Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format. 3 Volume control (page 90) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data, as well as the operation sounds. 4 Monitor brightness (page 91) h Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor backlight.
PAGE 2 5 1 2 3 4 ROTATE Rotate image 6 7 1 Rotate image (page 96) h Rotate still images. 2 Video clip edit (page 97) h Edit video clips. 3 Print settings (page 105) h Set the DPOF settings. 4 Option icon (page 113) h Display the Option Screen.
PLAYBACK MODE Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. 1 2 3 4 89 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears. PLAY ALL: Play back images in slideshow fashion. 1 CLIP: Display only the selected image (page 55). Select the desired playback mode, and press the SET button.
VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data, as well as the operation sounds. 1 2 3 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the volume, and press the SET button. h The volume is set, and you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen.
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display during playback. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright surroundings, such as outdoors on a sunny day, you can turn the backlight OFF to preserve battery power. 1 2 3 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the LCD brightness icon r, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears.
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. 1 2 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h “LOCK?” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the data, then “UNLOCK?” appears. PROTECT LOCK? YES EXIT 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The protect mode is set for the data.
IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted. HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image... i Display the desired data and repeat steps 1 to 3. The protect mark B will disappear and the protect mode is canceled.
ERASING DATA You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the data one at a time, or all at once. 1 2 3 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button. h The Erase Mode Screen appears. ONE ERASE: Erases one data at a time. ERASE ALL: Erases all the data from the card. EXIT: Returns to the Playback Setting Screen.
ERASING DATA 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. h To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button. h The Erase Confirmation Screen again appears. To erase the data, select “YES”, and press the SET button. When data erase is completed, “NO IMAGE” is shown.
PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS) ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 2 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears. K: Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees. !: Rotates image counterclockwise 90 degrees. 3 ROTATE RIGHT LEFT EXIT Select the rotate right icon K or rotate left icon !, and press the SET button.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can choose anywhere in the video clip as the cutting point. You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). CAUTION Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large amount of data can become quite long.
Procedure to join two video clips Display the video clip that will come first. J Select the video clip that you wish to append (join). J Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.) i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. i The original video clip is not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is saved.) CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not move the main switch.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Deleting part of a video clip 1 2 Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. h In step 5 you will specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
4 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO EXTRACT STILL DELETE 1ST PART DELETE 2ND PART JOIN EXIT 5 6 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip. DELETE 2ND PART: Delete the latter part of the video clip. Press the SET button. h A screen appears for you to confirm whether or not you want to keep the original video clip.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 7 8 Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clip is saved. NO: The original video clip is not saved. Press the SET button. h If “YES” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip. h If “NO” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip, and the original video clip is erased.
Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. 1 Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip start 2 3 4 Video clip to be joined Video clip end Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Select the join icon x.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 5 6 7 8 9 Press the SET button. h The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. Orange frame 101 0001 Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. 0002 0003 0004 Press the SET button. Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clips are saved. NO: The original video clips are not saved. Press the SET button.
Extracting a still image from a video clip While video clip playback is paused, you can save a still image of the paused scene. 1 2 3 Display the frame (paused) you wish to save as a single still image. Select the edit video icon k from the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Select the extract still icon 7, and press the SET button. h The frame that is currently displayed is saved as a still image.
PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print. Display the Print Settings Screen 1 2 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 86).
HINT i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame (page 104)) as a still image. HINT About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can also set the print settings for the desired images, and then have the reserved images printed automatically.
PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 2 3 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 105). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. ALL IMAGES: The set print settings are applied to all the still images on the card. EACH IMAGE: The set print settings are applied only to the image currently displayed. Press the SET button.
4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option. YES: Print the date. NO: Do not print the date. 4 Press the SET button. h You are returned to the Date/ Copies Print Screen. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “COPIES”.
PRINT SETTINGS 5 Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTING” and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button. ALL IMAGES DATE COPIES SETTINGS YES DATE: YES 1 COPIES: 1 MODIFY PRINT SETTING EXIT Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”.
3 4 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. INDEX PRINT SET INDEX PRINT? YES EXIT Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Print Setting Screen. Changing the print settings 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 107 and 108. Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button.
PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. 1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 105). 2 Select “ALL CLEAR”. 3 4 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Print Setting Screen. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h All the print settings are cleared and you are returned to the Print Setting Screen.
DISPLAYING IMAGE DATA (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. 1 2 Display the desired image. Press the MENU button for at about 2 seconds. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.
CAMERA SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. h The Shooting or Playback Setting Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the PAGE indication. PAGE indication Toggle the SET button to the right. h The Option Screen appears. h The Option Screen is canceled if the MENU button is pressed. : ADV. SETTINGS : CAMERA SETTINGS Toggle the SET button down.
Overview of the Option Screen CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT SETTINGS POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS 1 Date and time setting (page 115) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Operation sounds setting (page 118) h Adjust the operation sounds produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed and turn the audio guide on or off. 3 Help display setting (page 120) h Turn the help display on or off.
DATE AND TIME The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 23, 2005 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the clock set icon C, and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears. h The current date and time settings are shown.
3 4 5 Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2005/12/23”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day. h Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day. Toggle the SET button up or down to increase or decrease the number. 4 Press the SET button. Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”.
DATE AND TIME h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: year/month/day → month/day/year → day/month/year → DISP OFF (no display) Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. h If “DISP OFF” is selected, the date the image was captured is not shown during playback. 4 Press the SET button. 6 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Screen.
OPERATION SOUNDS This setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed. 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the operation beep icon ?, and press the SET button. h The Operation Beep Setting Screen appears. h The current settings are shown on the screen. h If “ALL OFF” is selected and the SET button pressed, all the operation sounds are muted.
OPERATION SOUNDS 3 4 Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings appears. OPERATION BEEP TURN ON/OFF ON SHUTTER D KEY SW A Toggle the SET button up or down ON AUDIO GUIDE to select the desired setting, and EXIT press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.
HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help messages shown on the LCD monitor. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the help display icon r and press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. ON: The HELP messages are enabled. OFF: The HELP messages are disabled. HELP DISP ON OFF Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the help display setting.
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the LCD monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 113) . Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. OFF: The post-view image is not displayed. 1 SEC: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second. 2 SEC : The post-view image is displayed for 2 seconds. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button. h The Wind Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The wind noise reduction function is turned on. OFF: The wind noise reduction function is turned off. WIND NOISE REDUC.
NOISE-REDUCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the noise-reduction menu. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled. OFF: The noise-reduction function is disabled. NOISE REDUCTION ON OFF 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the noise-reduction setting. NOTE i The noise-reduction function is effective when the shutter speed 1/4 second or less.
FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz. 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the flicker-reduction menu. ON: Turns on the flicker-reduction setting. OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction setting.
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used. OFF: Digital zoom cannot be used. DIGITAL ZOOM ON OFF Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the digital zoom setting.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of eight languages. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: Select for German. ENGLISH: Select for English. ESPAÑOL: Select for Spanish. FRANCAIS: Select for French. ITALIANO: Select for Italian. NEDERLANDS:Select for Dutch. : Select for Russian. : Select for Japanese. : Select for Korean.
TV OUTPUT SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s DIGITAL/ AV terminal. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the TV output settings icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV Output Setting Screen appears. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal. VIDEO OUTPUT: Set the type of video signal. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears.
4 5 6 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. VIDEO: Outputs standard video signals. S-VIDEO: Outputs S-VIDEO signals. Press the SET button. Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. h This completes the TV output setting. NOTE When connecting to a standard video input terminal i On your camera’s Option Screen, set the “VIDEO OUTPUT” setting to “VIDEO”.
POWER SAVE FUNCTION Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save function is activated. 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 113).
3 4 5 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Up: Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. POWER SAVE BATT/CAM 1 min Press the SET button. h The standby time is set, and you are returned to the Power Save Setting Screen.
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number reset function is set to “ON”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A. Card A 0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 ......
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the file number reset icon i. FILE NO. RESET Press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Screen appears. ON: The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”. ON OFF Select “OFF”, and press the SET button. h The file number reset function is deactivated. NOTE i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names are assigned.
FORMATTING A CARD The supplied card must be formatted with this camera. In addition, a card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position (page 26). 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 113).
FORMATTING A CARD 3 4 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h A confirmation screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting. Formatting erases the data i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. NO: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen. RESET SETTINGS RESET? YES NO Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings.
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 183. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the main switch to REC, and Remaining number of images turn on the camera (page 40).
For audio data 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 53). h The remaining audio recording time is shown.
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 182. 1 Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen (pages 61 and 85). h The battery pack remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor.
HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Playback Screen. i Use only the supplied or separately sold battery pack in this camera. i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS DOCKING STATION CONNECT THE DOCKING STATION Set your camera in the supplied docking station to recharge the battery pack as well as for easy connection to a computer, printer or TV. A remote control unit is provided for even easier operation of your docked camera (playback only). CAUTION Gently connect and disconnect the cable i When connecting and disconnecting the cable, please do so with a gentle touch. Exerting a strong pull on the cable or connector may damage them.
SET THE CAMERA IN THE DOCKING STATION 1 Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set it in the docking station. h Note the camera’s orientation and the position of the docking station terminals, and insert the camera firmly. h Recharging begins as soon as the camera is set in the docking station. h During charging, the CHARGE indicator lights red. When charging is complete, the CAMERA indicator lights green.
CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT Connecting to a computer or printer Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the DIGITAL/AV terminal of the docking station to the USB terminal of a computer or printer. i Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer’s USB connector. Do not connect it to the USB port on your monitor or keyboard, or to the USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the driver software.
Set the “VIDEO OUTPUT” setting to “VIDEO” (page 127). White plug: To Audio Input (LEFT) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (RIGHT) terminal DIGITAL/AV terminal Supplied S-AV interface cable Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal The [n] mark on the plug is facing down. To AC adaptor/ charger Not connected* Set the input to “VIDEO”. * When connected, no image appears on the TV monitor.
PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Use the supplied remote control unit to play back data from the docked camera. Remote control unit button operation 1 CH. 2 MENU SET 3 5 6 4 7 1 CH. (channel) h Switch the remote control code (page 148). 2 SET h Same operation as the camera’s SET button. 3 MENU h Same operation as the camera’s MENU button. 4 [G] h Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button to the left. 5 [I] h Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button up.
Prepare the remote control unit The remote control unit comes with the battery already installed at the time of purchase. 1 Pull out and remove the protective battery insulating sheet. h The remote control unit becomes operative when the insulating sheet is removed. Replacing the remote control unit battery The life of the lithium battery will depend on your use of the remote control unit, but as a general guideline, it will require replacement about once a year.
PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 Reinsert the battery holder in the remote control unit. How to use the remote control unit The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the docking station, at a distance of up to 7 meters.
Changing the remote control code The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is used. The remote control code is set to “RC CODE 1” at the time of purchase.
PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION 1 2 Connect the docking station to a TV, and set the camera in the docking station (page 144). Press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera lamp. To AC adaptor/ charger CAMERA/CHARGE button CAMERA indicator 3 Set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. h If the camera is set to the playback mode (page 55), the Playback Screen appears on the TV monitor. The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the LCD monitor.
DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations 1 2 Install the card in the camera, and open the monitor unit to turn on the camera. Use the supplied docking station or adaptor to connect the camera to the printer (pages 143 and 159).
DIRECT PRINTING 3 4 Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. PRINTING MODE ONE IMAGE The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears. Print this image CAUTION Do not turn off the power to the printer while it is connected. i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly.
To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to print. h Specify the image to print.
DIRECT PRINTING 4 5 Specify the number of prints. 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT” is selected. ONE IMAGE COPIES 1 PRINT EXIT Press the SET button. h Printing begins. NOTE To cancel printing i During printing, toggle the SET button down. h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears. i Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. ALL IMAGES PRINT EXIT CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the card. i Delete unwanted images before printing.
DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins.
To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. 1 2 3 Make the print settings (page 105), and complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. h Printing begins about 1 minute after the SET button is pressed.
DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 2 Complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the printer settings icon v, PRINTER SETTINGS and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen MEDIA TYPE PRINTER VALUE appears.
3 4 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button. h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer Settings Screen. h Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters, as desired.
CABLE ADAPTOR CONNECTIONS Using the supplied adaptor, you can connect the camera to a computer, printer, TV or AC adaptor/charger, etc., without using the docking station. 1 2 Attach the adaptor to the docking station terminal on the bottom of the camera. Various devices can be connected to the adaptor terminals. DC IN terminal: Connect the supplied AC adaptor/charger. To docking station terminal on the camera DIGITAL/AV terminal: Connect to a computer, printer or TV.
APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Power Shooting Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Why doesn’t recharging end? Answer Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer — Which resolution setting should I use? — What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? — Shooting 161 English Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after the camera is turned off.
Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Answer — The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or black spots are visible? — Shooting LCD monitor Condition due to the liquid crystals. Action Set the scene select function to the landscape + mode when photographing.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Viewing images Question Why is the image too bright? Answer The subject was too bright. Why is the image out of focus? The focus is not locked properly. Why is a part of the image missing? The image was captured at close range. Why is there no image (z is shown)? This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera.
Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound data that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no sound? Connecting to a TV Printing Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? Answer Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. The image was captured using the digital zoom.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question The “CAN NOT EDIT VIDEO” message appears. Misc. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “CARD FULL” message appear? Why does the “CARD IS PROTECTED” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? 165 English Answer You have attempted to join video clips having different resolutions or frame rates. Electromagnetic waves are emitted from the AC adaptor/charger. There is no more available memory on the card.
Question Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “SYSTEM ERROR” message appear? Answer — A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about using the AC adaptor/charger and power cord abroad, please consult with a dealer near you for advice. Check the following items: 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the batteries and then install them again.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Cause The battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Power The camera turns off by itself. 167 English The battery compartment cover is not fully closed. The power save function is operating. Action Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a new battery pack.
Cause Action The camera is set in the docking station, but it does not recharge. A battery pack is set in the AC adaptor/ charger. If a battery pack is set in the AC adaptor/ charger, the battery pack in the AC adaptor/ charger is recharged first, after which the battery pack in the camera starts to recharge. To speed up recharging of a battery pack, set it in the AC adaptor/ charger.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. The flash does not operate. The flash off mode is selected. Install a new card. Erase the images that are not necessary. Save the images to separate media, then erase all the images from the card.
Shooting LCD monitor Problem Cause When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. The main switch is not set to PLAY. The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. No playback image appears. The image is too dark. The subject was too far away. Viewing images The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action The video clip picture is flickering. The video clip was filmed under fluorescent lighting. The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. Set the flickerreduction setting to on. The image is too bright. Viewing images The image is not in focus. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the still image shooting button was pressed.
Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “NO IMAGE” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. No image or sound. Connecting to a TV There is no sound. The edge of the image is cut off. Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The neckstrap or a finger was blocking the lens or lens opening. There is no recorded data for the selected playback mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Image editing Charging You cannot edit or rotate an image. The battery pack is installed in the AC adaptor/ charger, but it is not being recharged. The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. 173 English Cause Action The protect mode is set. Cancel the protect mode. The battery pack is not correctly oriented in the AC adaptor/ charger. Position the battery pack correctly in the AC adaptor/ charge as indicated.
Reference page Problem Cause Action The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. A battery pack is also installed in the AC adaptor/ charger. * In this case, the battery pack installed in the charger will be recharged first, after which the battery pack installed in the camera will be recharged. The camera is on, but the docking station is in the camera mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The “NO CARD” message appears. The “PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. Misc. The audio guide does not sound. When a 1GB card is used, the recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time”. 175 English Cause Action No card is inserted. Turn off the power and insert a card. You have attempted to erase data that is protected from accidental erasure.
DOCKING STATION Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control unit Cause The remote control unit is aimed at the TV (not at the docking station). Something is obstructing the space between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor on the docking station. The remote control unit battery is consumed. The remote control unit battery is not correctly inserted.
TROUBLESHOOTING Remote control unit Problem Cause Action The remote control unit does not seem to work. The remote control unit is too far from the remote control sensor on the docking station. The remote control codes for the remote control unit and the docking station are different. Operate the remote control unit from a position up to 7 meters from the docking station. Change the remote control code. The remote control unit does not seem to work.
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view / Fireworks + Lamp Q Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Resolution: Fixed at [. Flash: Fixed at l. Focus range: + cannot be selected. Noise-reduction: Fixed at _. Filter Setting Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Resolution: k cannot be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) 179 English Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.
Video clip shooting mode (recording resolution, frame rate, bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps c: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps e: 176 × 144 pixels, 15 fps 256 kbps * The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps. Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible Optical 5.0x f=6.
SPECIFICATIONS Sensitivity Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) (Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 800 variation: when scene select function is set to lamp Q) Video clip shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO200 to 400)/equivalent to ISO200, ISO400, and ISO800 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) Image stabilizer Electronic LCD monitor 2.
Camera connectors Regrouped jack Audio 265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less, output stereo Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync output negative, composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) S-video Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, output sync negative C signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) USB USB 2.0 (Full speed, equivalent to 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ recording mode Resolution setting Still image mode Video clip mode Sound recording mode k s r t [ b a c d e — SD Memory Card 128 MB 512 MB 1 GB 36 images 150 images 302 images 49 images 201 images 405 images 73 images 300 images 604 images 187 images 762 images 1,530 images 960 images 3,900 images 7,850 images 5 min. 7 sec. 20 min. 52 sec. 41min. 58 sec. 7 min. 27 sec. 30 min. 23 sec. 1 hr. 1 min.
Docking station Part number Power supply Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight PDS-C5 DC 4.7 V DC 4.2 V/4.7 V Supplied or separately sold Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20) 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 10 to 85% (no condensation) 94 (W) × 34.1 (H) × 94 (D) mm 3.70 (W) × 1.34 (H) × 3.70 (D) in. Approx. 67 g (2.4 oz.
SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor/charger Part number Power supply Rated output Compatible battery Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight Power cord rated value VAR-AL20 AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.27 A to 0.17 A, 23 VA to 32 VA DC 4.2 V, 0.6 A (charging) DC 4.7 V, 2.0 A (DC output) Supplied or sold separately Li-ion battery pack DB-L20 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation), –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 60 (W) × 33 (H) × 90 (D) mm 2.36 (W) × 1.
Supplied SD Memory Card Operating environment Dimensions Temperature Humidity 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F) 20 to 85% 32 (H) × 24 (W) × 2.1 (D) mm 1.26 (H) × 0.94 (W) × 0.08 (D) in. i An SD Memory Card may not be an included accessory, depending on the region in which the camera is sold. Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus.
Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the background does not compete with the subject.
Night photography (night view mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry. Use a tripod whenever possible, or if a tripod is not available, you can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash.
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