GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION Dual Camera VPC-CS1EX VPC-CS1 VPC-CS1GX VPC-CS1PX VPC-CS1TA Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CS1EX, VPC-CS1, VPC-CS1GX, VPC-CS1PX and VPC-CS1TA. 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 separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. 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 kFOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
FOR USERS IN THE USA About the battery charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS h For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. h Power Supply Cord: Use UL Listed detachable power supply cord - No. 18 AWG, two conductors, rated 10 A, VW-1, 105 ºC, 125/250 V, minimum 1.8 m, maximum 3 m long.
PARA LOS USUARIOS DE EE.UU. Acerca del cargador de baterías INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTE SOBRE DE SEGURIDAD - GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PELIGRO - PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, SIGA CUIDADOSAMENTE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES h Para la conexión a una red de alimentación que no sea de EE.UU., utilice el adaptador de enchufe apropiado para la toma de la red. h Cable de alimentación: Utilice el cable de alimentación UL desenchufable indicado en la lista - N.
kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. kFOR EU USERS The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation. ↓ To use the various camera features The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be obtained from our website (page 45). ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings for various shooting scenes.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the battery pack. 1 Open the monitor unit. 3 Insert the battery pack. *The battery must be correctly oriented in relation to the terminals. 4 Close the battery cover. ▲ 2 Open the battery cover. 2 Battery pack Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”. 2 Insert the card.
Shooting 1 2 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 22. ON/OFF button MENU button Record. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video clip. h Press the [ ] button again to end the recording. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured.
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. Playback 1 2 3 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. REC/PLAY button Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the image you wish to play back.
2 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. 3 Select “DELETE SINGLE”, and press the SET button. 4 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h If you press [G] or [H] , the screen to delete a different file will appear. 5 When you are finished deleting files, press the MENU button. h Pressing the MENU button 3 times will return you to the screen in step 2. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images on a DVD. Install application program 1 2 3 Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO]. h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program.
Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. 1 2 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector. Turn on the camera (page 19). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the USB CONNECTION computer connection mode CARD READER appears. MTP SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL OK 4 5 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. Copy data from your camera to a computer. h The CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD) includes “TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO” with which photo and video files can be imported en bloc.
Burn video clips onto a DVD (for Windows Vista users) Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the MPEG2 format. For information on other operations, please see the Help file for TotalMedia Extreme. 1 2 Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive. Double-click the desktop [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon. h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the startup page appears.
3 Click the [Create video] icon. h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears.
4 Click [New DVD project]. h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears.
5 6 Click [Insert video]. h The screen to select the video clip file to burn to DVD appears. h Click on the file you wish to burn to DVD. h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting files. Click the [Open] button. h The files you selected in step 5 and the total size of the files to burn to DVD are shown in the lower part of the window.
7 Click the [Design] tab. h The screen to design the title menu that is shown when the DVD is played appears. h Select one of the designs.
8 Click the [Produce] tab. h The screen to burn files to the DVD appears. [Burn] button 9 Click the [Burn] button. h A window appears asking if you wish to save the project. h Saving the project will save your settings from steps 5 through 7. h It is recommended that you save the project if you intend to again edit the same video clips that you burned to DVD.
10 Click the [Yes] button. h The screen to save the project appears. h Assign a suitable file name for the project. 11 Click the [Save] button. h The current project is saved, and the DVD burn process begins. h When the burn process is completed, a window appears to inform you that the process is done. Remove the DVD from the computer's DVD drive. 12 Click the [OK] button. h You are returned to the screen to burn files to DVD. 13 Click the [n] close button in the upper right corner.
CAUTION Does the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec appear? When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window requesting you to confirm activation of the MPEG-2 Codec appears during the procedure. The MPEG-2 Codec must be activated in order to burn files to a DVD. Complete the following procedure to activate the MPEG-2 Codec. i Note that your computer must be connected to the Internet in order to complete this procedure.
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CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................ v CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 3 How to use the accessories ............................................................ 5 ABOUT THE CARD ............................................................................... 7 Media cards that can be used with this camera .............................. 7 What “card” means in this manual ..........................................
PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................39 How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............41 CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV .......................................................................42 Connecting to a video input terminal .............................................43 Connecting to the HDMI terminal ..................................................43 PLAYING BACK ON A TV ...................................................
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 3 i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page x): 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page xi): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 43): 1 i Handstrap (page 5): 1 * To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap.
i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.
How to use the accessories k Handstrap If通りにくい時は it is difficult to thread the loop through the 先の細いもので eyelet, use a fine-tipped 引き出してくだ object さい。to pull it through.
k How to attach the lens cap 1 2 ▲ 3 4 ▲ English 6
ABOUT THE CARD 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 i SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as “card”.
SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front LED light unit i In contrast to a flash, the LED light does not emit a strong light. It is useful for illuminating subjects when taking macro (close-up) shots. Monitor unit SETUP Lens Terminal cover Stereo microphone Battery cover Bottom Cover for DC adaptor (optional) connection Strap holder Tripod stand hole i Affix the camera to the tripod before opening the monitor unit. i When closing the monitor unit, be sure to first detach it from the tripod.
Rear Monitor ON/OFF button Multi-indicator Card slot cover REC/PLAY button MENU button Arrow keys SET button [ ] button Photo shooting button Zoom switch [T]/[W] [ ] button Video recording button 9 English
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 Battery pack charger Power cord Battery pack charger Battery pack [o] mark Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. CHARGE indicator 3 4 To power outlet Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V). h Charging begins. h The CHARGE indicator is lit during charging.
Charging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low. Does the battery pack feel hot? i During charging, the charger and battery pack will be warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. If there is interference to your TV or radio during charging...
About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not connected properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 10). i The battery pack is not installed, or it is not installed correctly (page 10).
INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page 14). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 2 Insert the card. ▲ 1 Open the card slot cover. 3 Close the card slot cover. h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the multi-indicator is flashing red... i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card. English 14 SETUP HINT To format a card 1 Insert the card in the camera, and press the ON/OFF button (pages 13 and 19). 2 Set the camera to the NORMAL mode (page 26). 3 Press the MENU button.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 Open the monitor unit. 3 Insert the battery pack. *The battery must be correctly oriented in relation to the terminals. 4 Close the battery cover. ▲ 2 Open the battery cover.
Installing the DC adaptor (sold separately: VAR-A3U/A3EX) 1 Insert 3 Close SETUP 2 Set the cord in the groove English 16
CAUTION Does the battery pack appear swollen? i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety hazard. However, a battery that is difficult to insert because it has become swollen may then be impossible to extract from the battery compartment. In this case, please discontinue its use and replace it with a new battery.
About the temperature alert icon \ During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will appear as described below. English 18 SETUP k When the battery or internal camera (excluding battery) temperature rises during use h During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a \ icon lights on the monitor.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you briefly press the ON/OFF button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode. Monitor unit ON/OFF button Turning off the camera 1 19 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off.
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). English 20 SETUP i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods: h Press the ON/OFF button. h Press the [ ] button. h Open the monitor unit.
HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate 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. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay. CAUTION If the K icon appears...
DATE AND TIME SETTING 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. h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 24. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010 2 Turn on the camera (page 19), and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears.
3 4 Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display. 4 Press the SET button. Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Press [I] or [J].
5 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button. English 24 SETUP HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days).
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 19). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. 8M 15 Full-HD 000:00:17 REC/PLAY button 2010.12.24 18:41 100-0006 2010.12.24 18:41 6.5MB 00:00:05 Full-HD 6.
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes. 1 2 3 SETUP Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Turn on the camera (page 19). h The previous mode is active. Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 25). 2 Select the desired operating mode (page 26). 3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu 4 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu 4 Press [I] or [J] to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press [I] Tab RECORDING MENU 1 1 VIDEO 2 3 PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 LED LIGHT 3 SELF-TIMER S N OK Press [J] 5 Option tab Press [H].
6 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
SHOOTING SHOOTING VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 2 3 Turn on the camera (page 19), and set it to the recording mode (page 25). [ ] button Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 19), and set it to the recording mode (page 25). 1 SHOOTING Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way. h The shutter releases and the image is captured. h You can view the captured image on the monitor by keeping the [ ] button depressed when you capture the image.
HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? Target mark i A target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is 3M-S focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is F2.
Using the LED light The LED light can be used for macro photography to illuminate close-up subjects in dimly lit surroundings. When using the LED light, set the focus range (page 45) to super macro +. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 27), select the LED light setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the LED light operation appears. SHOOTING LED light on Use dimly lit conditions OK 1: The LED light operates regardless of the shooting conditions.
CAUTION Is the recorded image dark? i In contrast to a flash, the LED light does not emit a strong light. It is useful for illuminating subjects when taking macro (close-up) shots. i When the LED light is used, the edges of the captured image may appear dark. Do not touch the LED light unit when shooting i The LED light becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the LED light when shooting. HINT About using the LED light i The LED light turns off after about 8 minutes.
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 2 4 Press the [ [ ] button ] button. SHOOTING 3 Turn on the camera (page 19), and set it to the recording mode (page 25). [ ] button When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button. Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording.
HINT i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the recording size (page 45), as well as on the video clip recording mode (page 45). If you intend to capture a still image while recording a video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the remaining video recording time.
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 2 Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. When the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side again, the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues. Take the picture.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 2 3 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 25). Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen. Orange frame SD Press the SET button. h The image you selected in step 2 is displayed fullscreen. h If a video clip was selected, playback begins.
Video clip playback operation To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back one image at a time (singleframe step) Slow playback Do this Press the SET button. During playback, press [J]. During playback, press the SET button or press [I]. During accelerated playback, press [I]. Forward playback After pausing playback, press [H]. Reverse playback After pausing playback, press [G].
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 2 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button. Note, however, that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.
CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the TV. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket.
Connecting to a video input terminal Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV. Set the input to “VIDEO”. Supplied dedicated AV interface cable To USB/AV terminal Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal Connecting to the HDMI terminal Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV. Set the input to “HDMI”.
PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.) i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well.
OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL The Instruction Manual that explains the features in detail can be downloaded from our website. i “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. If Adobe Reader is not already installed on your computer, a link to the website from which you can download it can be found on our website.
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Using the autofocus Select the recording size Select the focus setting Hints for taking pictures VIDEO CLIP RECORDING SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the
Focus mode setting Light-measuring mode setting ISO sensitivity setting RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting Exposure setting Subject chaser settings High sensitivity mode setting Digital zoom setting Exposure compensation Storage folder setting PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings File protect setting Resize Rotate PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the image Editing video clips Printing instructions FILE INFO DISPLAY OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MEN
English 48 OBTAINING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Camera Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters SPECIFICATIONS Camera Camera connectors Battery life Possible No.
How to obtain the Instruction Manual The Instruction Manual that explains the camera functions in detail can be obtained from the SANYO website. 1 2 3 49 Insert the supplied Xacti Software CD in your computer's CD drive. On the installation screen, click [Go to Xacti CS1 Web Support Page]. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the Instruction Manual. h “Adobe Reader” is required to view the Instruction Manual. Adobe Reader can be found in the Xacti Software CD.
ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE ABOUT THE EYE-FI TRANSFER FEATURE By inserting a commercially sold Eye-Fi card (SD card with wireless LAN) in your camera, you can easily upload photos to your computer, a sharing site, etc. automatically via a Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your Eye-Fi card has a video upload function.
APPENDICES 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? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Answer Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low. The battery pack life has expired.
Shooting Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer — Which resolution setting should I use? — Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use. J, ], y, z, ", R, $: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). +, G: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes.
Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer — How can I get the distant view into focus? — Shooting 53 English Action Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the image sensor and may produce a coarser image.
Monitor Viewing images Question 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 why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Answer Condition due to the monitor characteristics. Action Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images. The subject was too bright.
Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Viewing images 55 Why is the playback image distorted? English Answer This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If the subject moves or the camera is moved during recording, a distorted image may sometimes occur. Action Play back images that were recorded on a card using this camera. Not a malfunction. This is a characteristic of the CMOS sensor.
Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Connecting to a TV Printing Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no sound? 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.
Question The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Misc. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message appear? Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. 57 English Answer You have attempted to join video clips having different resolutions or frame rates.
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 accessories etc., 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 battery pack and then install it again. 3 Install a different card.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Recorded image file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards. However, it is not guaranteed that all devices will support the DCF standard.
Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution) White balance Lens 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 38 mm to 342 mm (9× optical zoom) Video clip recording: 38 mm to 380 mm (10× advanced zoom) English 60 APPENDICES J: 3264 × 2448 pixels (approx. 8 million pixels) ]: 3328 × 1872 pixels (approx. 6 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) y: 2048 × 1536 pixels (approx. 3 million pixels, low compression) z: 2048 × 1536 pixels (approx.
Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer 61 English Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity Super macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (wide end only) For shooting: 1× to approx.
Monitor English 62 APPENDICES 2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx. 230,000 pixels Built-in flash No LED light working Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) range Super macro mode (wide side only) LED light modes ON, OFF Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus Self-timer Approx.
Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal HDMI terminal Dedicated regrouped jack Audio Stereo output Video Composite video, NTSC color TV output system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Menu) USB USB 2.
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode J ] y z " Still image + mode G , [ R $ ! Y Video clip mode Audio recording mode Internal Memory SD Memory Card 8 GB 16 GB " & x ) 19 images 24 images 32 images 48 images 51 images 71 images 76 images 142 images 327 images 19 images 48 images 22 sec. 29 sec. 29 sec. 38 sec. 15 sec. 1 min. 34 sec.
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.
Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VAR-L80 AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 W DC 4.2 V, 550 mA Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L80) 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (when charging) –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 84.0 (W) × 50.5 (D) × 22.5 (H) mm 3.31" (W) × 1.99" (D) × 0.89" (H) Approx. 49 g (1.7 oz.
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