INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Dual Camera
VPC-TH1EX
VPC-TH1
VPC-TH1GX
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-TH1EX, VPC-TH1 and
VPC-TH1GX.
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.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FOR 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.
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries
and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from
your household waste.
Note:
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical
symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a
certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd:
cadmium, Pb: lead
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used
electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/
recycling centre.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!
SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan
FOR RUSSIAN USERS
This product is certified by an official certification company
which is authorized by the Russian Federation.
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
For first-time users
Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual,
as well as the included “QUICK GUIDE” to familiarize yourself with
your camera’s operation.
↓
To use the various camera features
Please read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” in
this manual. To view on a TV, please read the section on “OTHER
DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS” in this manual. To connect to a
computer, please see the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL”.
↓
To use additional features
To use a computer to edit the recorded data or to save data to a DVD,
please read the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 149)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 157).
Symbols used in this manual
HINT
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
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Preparing the camera
1
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”.
Monitor unit
Card slot cover
1 Open
2 Open
SD Memory Card
3 Insert
2
Connect the AC adaptor to the camera.
AC adaptor
DC IN terminal cover
1 Open
To power outlet
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Shooting
1
Press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
ON/OFF
button
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 33.
2
Record.
To record a video clip:
h Press the [
begin recording a video
clip.
[
] button
] button
] button to
[
h Press the [
] button
again to end the
recording.
To take a photo:
h Press the [
] button.
h A still image is captured.
MENU button
2
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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
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.
i
Playback
1
2
Press the REC/PLAY
button.
h
The display changes to
the Playback Screen.
Select the image to play
back.
h Toggle the SET button
left, right, up or down to
move the orange frame
to the image you wish to
play back.
REC/PLAY button
h The image information
for the framed image is
shown at the bottom of
the screen.
SET button
2009.12.24
18:41
100-0006
00:00:05
6.5MB
HD-SHQ
OK
Orange frame
Remaining battery power idication
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3
Press the SET button.
<Video clip playback>
h Playback begins.
<To return to the recording mode>
h Press the REC/PLAY button.
When you are finished using the camera...
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
To continue to the next operation...
Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.
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Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD
(Windows Vista)
Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your
captured images on a DVD. Detailed information about the Xacti
Software CD can be found on page 4 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Install application programs
1
2
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 an application program, follow the instructions shown
on the monitor to install the program.
h When the window appears requesting to restart your computer, click
the [Finish] button to reboot.
3
Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s DVD drive.
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Connect your camera to a computer
Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the
computer.
1
2
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your
camera to the computer.
Turn on the camera.
h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL
OK
Supplied dedicated USB
interface cable
To USB/AV terminal
To USB connector on the
computer
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3
4
Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button.
h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.
Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.
h The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray,
showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.
h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon
appears in the [My Computer] window.
h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
5
Copy the files from the card to the computer’s hard disk.
h The data recorded with your camera are stored in the following folder.
You can specify the folder on the hard disk to which to copy the files.
XACTI (E:)\DCIM\***SANYO
(*** represents numbers [page 12 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL]).
h The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.
HINT
i For information on how to copy all the camera’s still image and video clip
files at once, please see the support pages at the website below:
http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/
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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. To access the TotalMedia Extreme Help file, click the [?] Help button
on the TotalMedia Extreme start screen.
1
2
Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive.
Double-click the [TotalMedia Extreme] icon on your desktop.
h The TotalMedia Extreme application starts, and the startup page
appears.
[Create video] icon
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3
Click the [Create video] icon.
h The “Create DVD” window appears.
[Video] button
4
Click the [Video] button in the “Insert” field.
h The screen to select the video clip file to write to a DVD appears.
h Click the file you wish to write to a DVD.
h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting
files.
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5
Click on the [Open] button.
h The file(s) selected in step 4 and the DVD file capacity appear in the
“Create DVD” window.
[Design] tab
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6
Click the [Design] tab.
h The window appears to design the title menu for when the DVD is
played back.
h Select the desired design.
[Preview/produce] tab
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7
8
Click the [Preview/produce] tab.
h A warning regarding the image quality of the preview image appears.
Click the [OK] button.
h The screen to begin burning to disk appears.
[Burn] button
9
Double-click the [Burn] button.
h The “save project” confirmation window appears.
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10
11
Click the [Yes] button.
h Enter a name for the project file.
Click the [Save] button.
h The “Burn disk” window appears.
[OK] button
12
Click the [OK] button.
h Burning begins.
h Depending on your computer’s capacity, it may take some time to burn
a large file.
h When burning is completed, the DVD is ejected from the DVD drive.
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13
14
Click the [OK] button.
Click the [×] button to close the “Create DVD” window.
h The TotalMedia Extreme top page appears.
15
Click the [×] button to close the startup page.
h TotalMedia Extreme is exited.
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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. Please confirm that your computer is connected
to the Internet.
1 When the window requesting confirmation to activate the MPEG-2
Codec, click the [Yes] button.
h The ArcSoft website appears.
2 Click on [Special downloads].
h The window appears for you to enter your email address, name, license
ID, etc.
h Enter the correct information.
3 Click the [Submit] button.
h Soon thereafter, the URL for the download to activate the MPEG-2
Codec will be sent to the email address you entered in step 2.
4 Click the download URL link.
h The program will be downloaded to your computer.
5 Double-click the icon for the downloaded program.
h Follow the instructions to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.
h DVD burning via the TotalMedia Extreme program is now enabled.
h When the procedure above has been completed, continue to the
procedure to burn to DVD.
United States/Canada
Tel: +1-510-979-5599
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/support/
E-mail Support: http://www.arcsoft.com/public/
content_page.asp?pageID=83
Hours: M-F from 9:00am - 5:00pm
(Pacific Standard Time, excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)
Language: English
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Europe
Tel: +353 (0) 61-702087
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support
Email Support: [email protected]
Hours: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT
(excluding holidays observed by ArcSofts Affilitate)
F from 8:30am - 5:00pm GMT
(excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft’s Affilitate)
(Adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable)
Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch
China
Tel: +86 (0) 571-88210575
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/support
E-Mail Support: [email protected]
Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm
(Beijing local time) (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft)
Language: Chinese
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How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view
images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your
computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to
find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital video feature.
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CONTENTS
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................iii
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11
How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13
ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND
THE CARD ...................................................................................... 15
Separately sold accessories ......................................................... 15
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 15
What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 15
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 16
High-quality images with “High Definition” .................................... 16
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation .................. 17
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures ................................................ 17
Sharp face shots ........................................................................... 18
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images ....... 19
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 20
„ SETUP
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 21
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 23
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..................................................... 25
About recharging .......................................................................... 29
About the temperature alert icon \ .......................................... 29
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 30
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 30
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is
active ........................................................................................ 31
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 32
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 33
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK
MODE .............................................................................................. 36
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE .............................................. 37
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................ 37
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ..... 38
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................ 43
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen .......................... 47
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„ SIMPLE
SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................55
For best results ..............................................................................55
Using the autofocus .......................................................................56
Select the recording size ...............................................................59
Select the focus setting .................................................................60
Hints for taking pictures .................................................................61
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................62
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................63
Using the flash ...............................................................................65
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........67
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................69
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................70
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............73
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................74
PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................75
DELETING FILES .................................................................................76
Delete single/delete all ..................................................................76
Delete selected ..............................................................................77
PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................79
21-image display playback ............................................................79
Selecting the playback folder ........................................................80
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................81
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CONTENTS
„ NORMAL
SHOOTING
RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 82
Video setting ................................................................................. 82
Still image setting .......................................................................... 85
Scene select setting ...................................................................... 86
Filter setting .................................................................................. 86
Self-timer setting ........................................................................... 87
RECORDING MENU 2 ......................................................................... 88
Video stabilizer (motion compensation) setting ............................ 88
Focus range setting ...................................................................... 89
Focus mode setting ...................................................................... 90
Light-measuring mode setting ...................................................... 90
ISO sensitivity setting ................................................................... 91
RECORDING MENU 3 ......................................................................... 92
White balance setting ................................................................... 92
Exposure setting ........................................................................... 93
Face chaser setting ...................................................................... 94
High sensitivity mode setting ........................................................ 95
Exposure compensation ............................................................... 96
PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MENU 1 ........................................................................... 98
Slideshow settings ........................................................................ 98
File protect setting ........................................................................ 99
Rotate ......................................................................................... 101
PLAYBACK MENU 2 ......................................................................... 102
Correcting the image .................................................................. 102
Editing video clips ....................................................................... 103
Printing instructions .................................................................... 113
FILE INFO DISPLAY .......................................................................... 117
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„ OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................118
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................119
Storage folder setting ..................................................................125
Shortcut setting ...........................................................................126
Screen language .........................................................................128
TV output setting .........................................................................129
File No. continued setting ............................................................134
Formatting (initializing) ................................................................136
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................137
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time ................................................................137
For audio recordings ...................................................................138
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............139
„ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................141
Connecting to a standard video input terminal ............................142
Connect to the 480p/720p terminal .............................................143
Connecting to the HDMI terminal ................................................144
PLAYING BACK ON A TV ..................................................................145
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER
PRINTING ...........................................................................................146
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CONTENTS
„ APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 149
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 157
Camera ....................................................................................... 157
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 165
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 167
Camera ....................................................................................... 167
Camera connectors .................................................................... 171
Battery life ................................................................................... 171
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time ....................................................... 172
Concerning the multi-indicator .................................................... 173
Supplied AC adaptor ................................................................... 174
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 174
Others ......................................................................................... 175
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first
take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and
ready to go ............................................................................. 176
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 177
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the
following table.
Shooting/recording
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Log the date and time For more accurate
Getting started
shooting/recording
of your photos
focus
• “How to use the manual
•
“VIDEO CLIP
•
“DATE AND TIME
RECORDING” on
page 62
“SHOOTING SINGLE
SHOTS” on page 63
“Sequential shots” on
page 85
SETTING” on page 33
focus” (manual focus) on
page 89
Zoom in on the
subject
“MACRO-
PHOTOGRAPHY
(ZOOM)” on page 69
•
•
•
Set the focus to a
narrow range
“Focus mode setting” on
page 90
•
•
“Audio recording” on
page 82
Close-up
photography
Reduce noise when
recording
•
“Focus range” (super
macro mode) on
•
“NOISE REDUCTION
setting” on page 122
pages 44 and 50
“Select the focus setting”
(super macro mode) on
page 60
•
Optimize the photo
quality
“Select the recording
size” on pages 44 and
59.
Set the camera’s color/contrast
characteristics
•
•
“Image quality setting” on page 122
•
•
“Video setting” on
pages 48 and 82
“Still image setting” on
pages 48 and 85
Capture fast-moving subjects
“Scene select” (sports mode) on page 48
Suppress camera shake effect
“Video stabilizer (motion compensation) setting” on pages 50 and 88
•
•
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Shooting/recording
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Shoot in dark conditions
•
•
•
“Exposure compensation” on page 96
“Using the flash” on pages 44, 48 and 65
“Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 48
and 86
Increase the camera’s sensitivity
•
•
“ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 50 and 91
“High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 52 and 95
Photographing people
•
•
“Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on pages 48 and 86
“Filter setting” (cosmetic filter) on pages 48 and 86
Sharp face shots
•
“Face chaser setting” on pages 52 and 94
Simplified operation for shooting/playback
•
“SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE” on page 36
Photographing landscapes
•
“Scene select” (landscape mode) on page 48
Take a self-photo
•
“Self-timer setting” on pages 48 and 87
Make images lighter
Measure the
brightness of a
specific area
or darker
•
“Exposure compensation”
on page 96
•
“Light-measuring mode
setting” on pages 50 and
90
•
“High sensitivity mode
setting” pages 52 and 95
Adjust the camera’s
sensitivity
•
“ISO sensitivity setting”
pages 50 and 91
For a more precise
exposure setting
•
“Exposure setting”
(manual exposure control)
on pages 52 and 93
Change the color of
the images
Make white appear
natural
•
“Filter setting”
•
“White balance setting” on
pages 52 and 92
(monochrome filter/sepia
filter) on pages 48 and 86
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Playback
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Getting started
viewing images
Adjust the speaker
volume
Change the angle of
view
•
“PLAYING BACK VIDEO
CLIPS AND STILL
•
“PLAYBACK VOLUME”
pages 53 and 75
•
“Rotate” on pages 53 and
101
IMAGES” on page 70
Search for image/
audio files
•
“21-image display
playback” on page 79
“Selecting the playback
folder” on pages 54 and
80
•
Magnify an image
•
“Magnifying (zooming in)
the image” on page 81
•
“Audio playback” on
page 84
Adjust the speaker volume
“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on pages 53 and 75
•
Continuous playback
“SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 46, 74 and 98
•
Adjust the monitor brightness
•
•
“Adjusting the monitor brightness” on page 64
“BRIGHTNESS setting” on page 122
Playback on a TV
“PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 145
Set the TV system
“TV output setting” on pages 122 and 129
•
•
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File managing/processing
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Search for image/audio files
•
•
“21-image display playback” on page 79
“Selecting the playback folder” on pages 54 and 80
Delete files
Protect files from accidental erasure
“File protect setting” on pages 53 and 99
Format a card
“Formatting (initializing)” on pages 124 and 136
•
“DELETING FILES” on
pages 46, 53 and 76
•
•
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips
“Editing video clips” on pages 54 and 103
•
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint
“Printing instructions” on pages 54 and 113
•
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were
recorded
•
“FILE INFO DISPLAY” on page 117
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Using with a computer
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Use the camera as a card reader
•
“SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 7 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
•
“USING AS A CARD READER” on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Copy files from your camera to a computer
“Connect your camera to a computer” on page ix
•
Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD
“Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users)” on page xi
•
Playback
•
“About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 13 in the Xacti Software CD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Using as a webcam
•
“Using as a PC camera” on page 15 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Record an image of the computer screen
•
“SCREEN CAPTURE” on page 17 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM)
(page 4 in the Xacti Software
CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL):
1
i Grip belt (page 13): 1
i Dedicated USB interface
cable (page 7 in the Xacti
Software CD INSTRUCTION
MANUAL): 1
i Li-ion battery pack (page 26):
1
i AC adaptor and power card
(page 27): 1
i Dedicated AV interface cable
(page 142): 1
i Lens cap (page 14): 1
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i “SAFETY MANUAL”
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.
i Quick Guide
Included with model
VPC-TH1GX. Not included
with other models.
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
How to use the accessories
k Grip belt
2
1
4
3
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k Lens cap
1
2
4
3
5
<To remove>
<After removing>
The lens cap can be stowed in the
lens cap holder on the grip belt.
1 Depress
2 Pull
Lens cap holder
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ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD
ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD
Separately sold accessories
i Mini HDMI cable VCP-HDMI02
Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the camera.
i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L50
Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack
(DB-L50A).
i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L50
Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack.
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
What “card” means in this manual
i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be
used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
CAMERA
Your dual camera can record video clips in High Definition. It includes an
operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back
without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create
your original DVDs.
High-quality images with “High Definition”
(pages 48, 59 and 82)
Your camera can capture high definition (HD) 1280 × 720-pixel video clips.
Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You
get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high-performance
camera.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy
operation (page 37)
Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new
to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many
features and functions.
Example:
RECORDING MENU1
1
2
3
Select video
and photo size
VIDEO
HD-SHQ
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
2
M
1
2
3
S
N
EXIT
OK
EXIT
OK
<SIMPLE Mode Recording
Menu>
<NORMAL Mode Recording
Menu>
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures (pages 50
and 88)
Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry
images when you try to capture a fast-moving subject, or when you zoom in
while recording a video clip.
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Sharp face shots (pages 52 and 94)
Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the
subject’s face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and
automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those
otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be
minimized.
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your
captured images (pages 20, and page 4 in the
Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL)
Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect
the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the
software in the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your
original DVDs and CDs.
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SYSTEM MAP
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
Internet
Computer
Dedicated USB
interface cable
Printer
Dedicated AV
interface cable
TV
Mini HDMI cable
(optional)
i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible
printer
Commercially available
SD Memory Card
i Photo shop
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SETUP
SETUP
PARTS NAMES
Front
Monitor unit
Zoom switch
[T/]]/[W/P]
Lens
Grip belt
holder
Microphone
Microphone
Flash
Bottom
Battery cover
Tripod
stand hole
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Rear
ON/OFF button
Speaker
Multi-indicator
Grip belt holder
Monitor
USB/AV terminal
HDMI terminal
Card slot cover
DC IN terminal cover
Battery cover lock
[
] button
REC/PLAY button
] button
[
MENU button
SET button
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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 (pages 124 and 136). If an unformatted
card is used, the card itself may become unusable.
Card slot cover
3 Rotate to open
Monitor unit
1 Open
Card
Card slot
4 Insert
Card slot cover
2 Pull
5 Insert the card until it clicks
into place
i After inserting the card,colse
the card slot cover.
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<To remove the card...>
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.
HINT
Shooting without a card installed
i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the
card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back
from the camera’s internal memory. When the camera is turned on with no
card installed, the internal memory icon
is shown on the monitor to let
you know that the images you capture will be saved to the camera’s
internal memory.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery
pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power
to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor
is connected.
1
While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it (1), and pull out the
battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (2).
h The battery cover comes off.
Battery cover
2
1
Battery cover
lock
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2
Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover.
h Take care that it is positioned correctly.
Battery pack
<To remove the battery pack...>
h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
3
Use the power cord to connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet.
h Charging begins.
DC IN terminal
How to open the DC IN terminal cover
1 Use fingernail
2 Open
downwards.
To power outlet
Multi-indicator
to open.
<During charging...>
h During charging, the multi-indicator is
lit red. When charging is completed,
the indicator turns off.
h The multi-indicator flashes red if the
battery pack is defective or is not
installed correctly. Make sure that the
battery pack is correctly installed.
h The charging time is approx.
200 minutes.
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CAUTION
Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been
in continuous use for a long time
i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a
long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the multi-
indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to
charge it.
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.
HINT
About the internal backup battery
i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time
settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully
charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about
2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the
camera settings for about 7 days.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
camera settings are correct.
Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 6 in the Xacti
Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL)
i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a
computer.
i Note, however, that the time it takes to recharge will differ depending on
the camera’s operating condition.
i Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to the USB connector on your
computer. Do not connect it to the USB connector on the monitor or the
keyboard, or to the USB hub.
i If the camera is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please
disconnect the dedicated USB interface cable from the camera.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
About recharging
Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the
power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging
does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback
mode.
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.
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. It
is still possible to record and play back even when the \icon is lit;
however it is advised that you discontinue use as soon as possible and
turn the camera off.
h If the temperature rises further, the \icon will start to flash, and the
camera will turn off automatically.
The camera cannot be turned on until the temperature has dropped (or
as long as the \icon remains flashing). Please wait until the
temperature has dropped before resuming use.
h During video recording, a countdown indicator will show the time
starting about 15 seconds before shutdown. When the indicator shows
0 seconds, recording stops.
h If the camera is turned off while the temperature is high (that is, while
the \icon is flashing), it cannot be turned on again until the
temperature has dropped (or as long as the \icon remains flashing).
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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 press the REC/PLAY button
for at least 1 second, the camera
turns on in the playback mode.
h If you briefly press the ON/OFF
button, once, the camera will switch
to the power save mode.
Monitor unit
ON/OFF
button
REC/PLAY button
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND 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).
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 [
] or [
] button.
h Open the monitor unit.
h Press the SET button.
h When the MENU button is used to turn on the camera, the screen to
set the operation sounds appears.
i After the power save mode has been active for about 1 hour, the camera
will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by
pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor
unit.
i When the AC adaptor is connected, the power save mode will become
active about 5 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset
setting).
i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode is
activated (page 124).
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save
mode becomes active after about 12 hours.
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Turning off the camera
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least
1 second.
h The camera turns off.
ON/OFF
button
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...
i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded
with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 33),
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”
reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the
Recording Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.
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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 35.
Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2009
1
Turn on the camera (page 30),
and press the SET button.
h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h Follow the procedures below to
enable or disable the date
display during playback, to set
the display format for the date,
and to set the date and time.
h To display the Recording or
Playback Screen, press the
MENU button 2 times.
CLOCK SET
DATE
2009/02/01
00:00
TIME
DISP
Y / M / D
OK
2
Set the date.
1 Select “DATE”.
CLOCK SET
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Date Screen
appears.
DATE
2009/12/24
3 Set the date to “2009/12/24”.
h The date is set in the
following order: Set the year
→ Set the month → Set the
day.
OK
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.
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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.
CLOCK SET
TIME
19:30
OK
Set the order in which the date is
displayed during playback.
1 Select “DISP”.
CLOCK SET
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Date Format Screen
appears.
3 Toggle the SET button up or
down.
DISP
Y / M / D
OK
h Toggle the SET button up to
change the displayed date
order as follows:
Y / M / D → M / D / Y → D / M / Y
Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.
4 Press the SET button.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
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.
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). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of
any type (follow step 1).
To correct the date and time settings
1 Turn on the camera.
2 Display the Option Setting Menu [1] (page 118).
3 Select “CLOCK SET” and press the SET button.
h The screen to set the date and time appears.
h The current date and time settings are shown.
4 Select the line you wish to change, and make the correction.
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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 30).
Press the REC/PLAY
button.
h The mode changes.
h The mode changes each
time the REC/PLAY button
is pressed.
2
M
357
0000::1133::5511
<Example of the recording
mode>
REC/PLAY button
2009.12.24
18:41
100-0006
00:00:05
6.5MB
HD-SHQ
OK
<Example of the playback
mode>
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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.
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL
modes
1
2
3
Turn on the camera (page 30).
h The previous mode is active.
Press the MENU button.
h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.
Select the operating mode icon,
and press the SET button.
h Switch from the SIMPLE mode
to the NORMAL mode, or from
the NORMAL mode to the
Switch to detailed
normal menu
EXIT
OK
SIMPLE mode.
h Press the MENU button to
cancel the Menu Screen.
S
N
Operating mode icon
<SIMPLE Mode Menu Screen>
1
2
3
Press SET button
to switch to Simple Menu
1
2
3
EXIT
OK
S
N
Operating mode icon
<NORMAL Mode Menu Screen>
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Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode
Menu Screen
1
2
3
Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 36).
Select the desired operating mode (page 37).
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.
Switch to detailed
normal menu
S
N
EXIT
OK
<Example: SIMPLE Mode
Recording Menu>
1
2
3
Press SET button
to switch to Simple Menu
1
2
3
EXIT OK
S
N
MENU button
<Example: NORMAL Mode
Recording Menu>
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu
4
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to
change, and press the SET button.
h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
Select an item to change
Description of selected
item
Select video
and photo size
Push up
Push down
S
N
EXIT
OK
To keep in HDTV size
2
M
2
M
Press
HDTV size
2M [4:3]
EXIT
OK
<Setting Screen>
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Using the NORMAL Mode Menu
4
Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab.
h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.
Tab
RECORDING MENU1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
1
2
3
HD-SHQ
2
M
Push up
1
2
3
Push down
S
N
EXIT
OK
5
Toggle the SET button to the right.
RECORDING MENU1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
1
2
3
HD-SHQ
2
M
1
2
3
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
Push to
the right
EXIT
OK
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
6
Toggle the SET button up or down 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.
Select an item to change
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
1
1
2
3
HD-SHQ
2
M
Push up
Push down
1
2
3
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
EXIT
OK
Applicable mode
PHOTO
1600×1200
1184×888
2
M
1.1
0.9M
[
]
0.3M
M
1280×720 16:9
Press
640×480
1600×1200
1184×888
OK
<Setting Screen>
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HINT
About the applicable mode indicator
i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is
effective.
: This setting is effective during still image shooting.
: This setting is effective during video clip recording.
: This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip
recording.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen
SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu
Select video
and photo size
1
2
3
4
S
N
5
EXIT
OK
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1 Recording size (page 59)
h Select the video clip size to
record.
3 Flash (page 65)
h Specify how the flash will
operate.
9: The camera detects the
subject brightness and
uses the flash only when
necessary.
:: The flash operates with
every image captured
regardless of the
r:
The video clip size is
1280 × 720 pixels,
recorded at 30 frames/sec.
The captured still image
size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3)
pixels.
conditions.
;: The flash does not operate
even in dark situations.
i:
The video clip size is
640 × 480 pixels, recorded
at 30 frames/sec.
The captured still image
size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3)
pixels.
4
(page 37)
h Set to the NORMAL mode.
S
N
5 Remaining battery power
indication (page 139)
2 Focus range (page 60)
h Select the focus range that
corresponds to the distance to
the subject.
7: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject
within a range of 50 cm
(19.69 in.) to infinity
(normal).
8: The camera focuses on a
subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m
(3.28 ft.) (super macro).
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu
4
1
2
3
S
N
Start slideshow
OK
5
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1 Slideshow (page 74)
h Specify the slideshow settings
and play the slideshow.
3 Delete (page 76)
h Delete files.
4
(page 37)
S
N
h Set to the NORMAL mode.
2 Playback volume (page 75)
h Adjust the volume for video
clip and audio file playback.
5 Remaining battery power
indication (page 139)
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen
NORMAL Mode Recording Menu
<Tab 1>
1
RECORDING MENU
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
HD-SHQ
2
M
1
2
3
EXIT
OK
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1 Video clip settings (page 82)
<HD mode>
5 Flash
k: The camera will detect the
subject brightness and use
the flash only when
necessary.
&: Record at 1280 × 720
pixels, 30 fps (30p).
<SD mode>
m: The flash will operate with
every image captured
regardless of the
(: Record at 640 × 480 pixels,
60 fps (60 p).
): Record at 640 × 480 pixels,
30 fps (30 p).
<: Make an audio recording.
conditions.
l: The flash will not operate
even in dark situations.
2 Still image settings (page 85)
G: Image size is 1600 × 1200
pixels.
6 Self-timer (page 87)
N: Self-timer is off.
y: Shooting begins 2 seconds
k: Image size is 1184 × 888
after the [
] or [
]
pixels.
button is pressed.
x: Shooting begins
10 seconds after the [
,: Image size is 1280 × 720
pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
[: Image size is 640 × 480
pixels.
]
or [
] button is pressed.
t: 1600 × 1200-pixel
7 Remaining battery power
sequential shots.
indication (page 139)
l: 1184 × 888-pixelsequential
shots.
3 Scene select (page 86)
=: Full auto setting
a: Sports mode
>: Portrait mode
+: Landscape mode
/: Night view portrait mode
k: Snow & beach mode
+: Fireworks mode
Q: Lamp mode
4 Filter (page 86)
&: No filter
%: Cosmetic filter
W: Monochrome filter
,: Sepia filter
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
<Tab 2>
1
RECORDING MENU2
VIDEO STABILIZER
FOCUS
FOCUS MODE
EXP MEASURE
ISO
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
1
2
3
6
EXIT
OK
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1 Video stabilizer (page 88)
h Compensate for camera shake
during video clip recording.
\: Record with image
stabilizer on.
4 Light-measuring mode
(page 90)
X: Multi-section light
measuring
W: Center-weighted light
measuring
]: Record without image
stabilizer.
Y: Spot light-measuring
2 Focus range (page 89)
h Select the focus range that
corresponds to the distance to
the subject.
5 ISO sensitivity (page 91)
=: Sensitivity is set
automatically (video clip
recording: ISO 50 to 800;
still image shooting: ISO 50
to 200)
*: The camera automatically
focuses on the subject with
a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.)
to infinity (normal).
-: The focus can be set
manually.
+: The camera focuses on the
subject within a range of
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m
*: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50
u: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100
v: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200
w: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400
6: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800
-: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600
(3.28 ft.) (super macro).
h The indicated ISO value is the
standard output sensitivity.
3 Focus area (page 90)
B: 9-point range finder focus
C: Spot focus
6 Remaining battery power
indication (page 139)
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
<Tab 3>
1
2
RECORDING MENU
WHITE BALANCE
EXPOSURE
FACE CHASER
HIGH SENSITIVITY
ZOOM
3
1
2
3
4
5
3
1
2
3
6
EXIT
OK
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1 White balance (page 92)
>: White balance is
automatically adjusted
depending on the ambient
lighting (auto).
4 High sensitivity mode
(page 95)
1: Increased sensitivity.
2: Normal sensitivity.
5 Zoom
r: For shooting in sunny
conditions (fair).
o: For shooting in overcast
conditions (cloudy).
p: For shooting under
fluorescent lighting
h Specify the optical zoom
maximum magnification
setting and the digital zoom
ON/OFF setting.
s: Maximum 10× optical zoom
(digital zoom disabled).
t: Maximum 20× optical zoom
(digital zoom disabled).
u: Maximum 30× optical zoom
(digital zoom disabled).
Q: Maximum 30× optical
zoom, digital zoom enabled
(maximum 1500×).
(fluorescent).
q: For shooting under
incandescent lighting
(incandescent).
^: For setting the most
accurate white balance
(one push).
h Cannot be selected
when the still image
setting is set to G or
t.
2 Exposure (page 93)
@: The exposure is set
automatically.
T: Set the shutter speed
manually.
6 Remaining battery power
g: Set the aperture manually.
indication (page 139)
H: Set the aperture and
shutter speed manually.
3 Face chaser (page 94)
-: Enable face chaser.
.: Disable face chaser.
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SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE
NORMAL Mode Playback Menu
<Tab 1>
PLAYBACK MENU1
1
1
2
3
4
5
SLIDESHOW
PLAY VOLUME
PROTECT
DELETE
ROTATE
2
1
2
3
6
EXIT
OK
1 Slideshow (page 98)
h Specify the slideshow settings
and play the slideshow.
4 Delete (page 76)
h Delete files.
5 Rotate (page 101)
2 Playback volume (page 75)
h Adjust the volume for video
clip and audio file playback.
h Rotate a still image.
6 Remaining battery power
indication (page 139)
3 Protect (page 99)
h File protect setting (delete
prohibited)
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<Tab 2>
PLAYBACK MENU2
EDIT PHOTO
1
1
2
3
4
5
2
EDIT VIDEO
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
SELECT FOLDER
COPY
1
2
3
6
EXIT
OK
1 Edit photo (page 102)
h Repair the “red-eye” caused
by the flash, reduce the blur
from camera shake, or
5 Copy
h Copy files from the card to the
internal memory, or vice versa.
6 Remaining battery power
indication (page 139)
enhance the contrast.
2 Video clip edit (page 103)
h Edit video clips.
3 Printing instructions
(page 113)
h Specify the printing
instructions (DPOF settings).
4 Select folder (page 80)
h Select a folder to play back.
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SIMPLE
SHOOTING
SIMPLE/SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
For best results
Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and
making sure the camera is stable.
Correct hold
Incorrect hold
A finger is blocking the
lens or flash.
<Holding the camera>
Example:
1 Insert your hand in the grip belt.
2 Enfold the camera in the palm of your hand to grip it.
3 Use your index finger to operate the zoom switch, and your thumb
to operate the other controls.
<Caution>
i Due to the characteristics of the camera, the outer
surface may become warm during use, but this does
not indicate a malfunction. (In particular, the area
indicated by gray in the figure may become hot.)
i If the camera starts to feel uncomfortably hot during
use, you might temporarily discontinue use until it
cools down, or try holding it in your other hand for a
while.
Please use a tripod or other support when using the
camera for a long time.
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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 60).
k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may not work.
i Subjects with low contrast, very
bright subjects at the center of the
image or dark subjects or locations
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object with contrast at the
same distance as the desired subject.
i Subjects without vertical lines
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus while framing the subject
vertically, then re-orient the camera to
compose a horizontally framed image.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may work, but not as desired.
i When both near and far objects are
present
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.
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.
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HINT
i Still images can be rotated when they are played back (pages 53 and 101).
i When the [
] button is pressed halfway, the image in the monitor may
waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a
malfunction. This wavering is not recorded and will not affect your images
in any way.
i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the
image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Select the recording size
The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will
be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct
for the intended purpose.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the
recording size setting, and press the SET button.
To keep in HDTV size
2
M
2
M
HDTV size
2M [4:3]
EXIT
OK
r: The video clip size is 1280 × 720 pixels, recorded at 30
frames/sec.
The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3) pixels.
i: The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 30
frames/sec.
The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 (4:3) pixels.
2
Select the desired video clip recording size, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the recording size setting.
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Select the focus setting
Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera
and the subject.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the
focus setting, and press the SET button.
All ranges
Automatic focus
(people, landscape, etc.)
EXIT
OK
7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of
50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).
8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to
1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro).
2
Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.
h This completes the focus range setting.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Hints for taking pictures
Muting the operation sounds
i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be
muted (page 120).
Where are the image and audio files saved?
i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the
camera, or in the camera’s internal memory.
Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to
the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may
appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you
avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.
While the image files are being recorded...
i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image files are being written to
the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING
1
Turn on the camera (page 30),
and set it to the recording
mode (page 36).
[
] button
2
Press the [
h Recording begins.
] button.
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.
3
End the recording.
h Press the [
] button again
to stop recording.
Recording time
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5
Available recording time
remaining
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS
Capture a still image (single-shot).
1
2
Turn on the camera (page 30),
and set it to the recording
mode (page 36).
[
] button
Press the [
1 Press the [
halfway.
] button.
] button
h The autofocus operates,
and the image is focused
(focus lock).
2 Continue to gently press
the [
way.
] button all the
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.
1
2
2
M
Target mark
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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?
i A target mark & on the monitor
Target mark
shows the area the camera is
focusing on.
2
M
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
different from the point you wish to
focus on, you can refocus, for
example, by changing the shooting
angle.
F2.1
1/30
Camera shake icon
Shutter speed
Aperture
i The large target mark appears when
the camera focuses on a wide area
in the center of the screen.
The focus and exposure can be locked (in the NORMAL mode)
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and
126), you can set the autofocus or the exposure to a fixed setting. When
the exposure setting is fixed, the P icon appears on the monitor; when
the autofocus setting is fixed, the picon appears on the monitor.
i When the focus range (pages 48 and 86) setting or scene select setting is
changed, the focus lock is released.
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed (in the NORMAL mode)
i The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Recording
Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.
If the camera shake icon > appears... (in the NORMAL mode)
i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility
that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the
camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to
stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to
automatic (pages 48 and 65).
i When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks +
mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.
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SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS
Using the flash
The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also
convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The
flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 38), select the
flash setting, and press the SET button.
h The screen to select the flash operation appears.
Auto
Flash automatically
EXIT
OK
9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only
when necessary.
:: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the
conditions.
;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations.
2
3
Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.
h This completes the flash operation setting.
Press the [
] button to take the picture.
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CAUTION
Do not touch the flash unit when shooting
i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the
flash unit when shooting.
HINT
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and
126), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (in the
NORMAL mode).
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE
RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.
1
Turn on the camera
(page 30), and set it to the
recording mode (page 36).
[
] button
[
] button
2
3
Press the [
] button.
When you see a scene
you’d like to capture as a
still image, press the
[
] button.
4
Press the [
end the video clip
recording.
] button to
0.9M
REC 00:00:09
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HINT
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not
operate.
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 59), as well as on the video clip recording mode (page 82). 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.
About the recording size of still images
i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on
the video clip recording size.
Video clip recording size setting
Still image recording size
&
, (16:9)
k (4:3)
[ (4:3)
()
h It is not possible to capture sequential shots.
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MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)
Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
1
2
Point the camera lens at the
subject.
Zoom switch
[T/]]/[W/P]
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 moving the optical
zoom, push the zoom switch
lightly to zoom slowly, and
press more strongly to zoom
quickly.
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
(in the NORMAL mode).
Monitor
When optical
zoom only is
enabled
Pointer
Zoom bar
When both
optical and digital
zoom are enabled
Optical zoom
3
Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see
page 62.
Digital zoom (yellow)
For shooting single shots, see
page 63.
For shooting sequential shots,
see page 85.
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PLAYBACK
SIMPLE/PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND
STILL IMAGES
1
2
Set the camera to the playback mode (page 36).
Select the image to play back.
Orange frame
h Toggle the SET button left,
right, up or down 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.
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Press the SET button.
OK
h The image you selected in
step 2 is displayed fullscreen.
h If a video clip was selected,
playback begins.
<To return to the screen to
select playback files>
During still image playback:
Toggle the SET button down.
During video clip playback:
Toggle the SET button down
once to stop video clip playback,
and toggle the SET button down
again.
SET button
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES
Video clip playback operation
To do this...
Do this
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.
Stop playback
Pause
During playback, toggle the SET button down.
During playback, press the SET button or
toggle the SET button up.
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET
button up.
To playback
one image
at a time
(single-
frame step)
Duringforward After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
playback to the right.
During reverse After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
playback to the left.
Duringforward After pausing playback, press and hold the
playback SET button to the right.
During reverse After pausing playback, press and hold the
Slow
playback
playback
SET button to the left.
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the right.
h The playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the right, as
follows:
Forward
playback
Normal playback → 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume
normal playback speed.
To
accelerate
playback
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the left.
h The playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:
15× ← 10× ← 5×
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume
normal playback speed.
Reverse
playback
Return to normal playback
speed
Press the SET button.
Louder: During playback, push the zoom
switch toward the [T] side.
Softer: During playback, push the zoom
Adjusting the volume
switch toward the [W] side.
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If the a appears on the playback Screen...
i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments
(page 83). Although playback of these multiple files is continuous, there is
a slight pause at the point where the files are joined.
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PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES
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 [
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.
] button.
HINT
The file for a video clip is very large
i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be
played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast
enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed
properly on the camera monitor or a television.)
i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible
shooting time indicated.
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.
CAUTION
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...
i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.
If no audio is heard...
i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the
frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode
Playback Menu (page 38), select
the slideshow setting, and press
the SET button.
SLIDESHOW
ALL
VIDEO
PHOTO
=: Play back all files.
3: Play back video clips and audio
files.
START
c: Play back still image files.
2
Select the type of file to play back,
and press the SET button.
h Slideshow playback begins.
h To stop slideshow playback, press
the SET button or MENU button.
HINT
About the slideshow settings
i The slideshow settings can be changed from the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu (page 98).
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PLAYBACK VOLUME
Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode
PLAY VOLUME
Playback Menu (page 38), select
the playback volume setting, and
press the SET button.
h The volume control bar appears.
4
VOLUME SETTING
2
Toggle the SET button to the left
or right to set the volume, and
press the SET button.
h The playback volume is set, and
the display returns to the SIMPLE
Mode Playback Menu.
HINT
The volume can be adjusted during playback
i During video clip or audio file playback, if you push the zoom switch toward
[T/]] or [W/P], the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to
adjust the volume.
In the NORMAL mode
i When you select “PLAY VOLUME” from the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.
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DELETING FILES
You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files,
selected files or all the files at one time.
Delete single/delete all
1
Display the SIMPLE Mode
Playback Menu (page 38), select
the delete setting, and press the
SET button.
DELETE
DELETE SINGLE
DELETE SELECTED
DELETE ALL
DELETE SINGLE:
Deletes one file at a time.
DELETE SELECTED:
Deletes the selected files
(page 77).
OK
DELETE ALL:
Deletes all files.
2
Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.
h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.
<DELETE SINGLE>
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the file you wish to
delete.
h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please
make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.
<DELETE ALL>
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the files to delete.
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DELETING FILES
3
Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.
<DELETE SINGLE>
h The currently displayed file is deleted.
h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the
SET button.
<DELETE ALL>
h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files,
select “YES”, and press the SET button. When file delete is
completed, “No image” is shown.
Delete selected
Delete selected files.
1
2
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 38), select the
delete setting, and press the SET button.
Select “DELETE SELECTED”,
and press the SET button.
h The screen to select files to
delete appears.
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DELETE
3
Select an image you wish to delete.
h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame
to the file you wish to delete.
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4
Press the SET button.
h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [
h Up to 100 files can be selected.
].
h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file,
move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.
5
6
Press the [
h The Confirm Delete Screen appears.
/
] button.
Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
h The selected files are deleted.
HINT
In the NORMAL mode
i When you select “DELETE” from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and
press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears.
CAUTION
i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete
protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (pages 53 and 99),
and then follow the file delete procedure.
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PLAYBACK MODES
21-image display playback
1
2
Display the image you wish to
play back.
Zoom switch [W/P]
Push the zoom switch toward
the [W/P] side.
h The 21-image display appears.
3
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.
h Instead of pressing the
SET button, you can push
the zoom switch toward the
[T/]] side to show the
8-image display.
h If the zoom switch is pushed
toward the [W/P] side while
the 21-image display is shown,
the display changes to the
screen to select the playback
folder (page 80).
SET button
h It is not possible to perform the
file delete or file protect
settings on the 21-image
display.
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Selecting the playback folder
If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you
would like to play back.
1
2
Display the Playback Screen.
Push the zoom switch toward the
[W/P] side twice.
SELECT FOLDER
100SANYO
101SANYO
102SANYO
h The screen to select the
playback folder appears.
h If the zoom switch is pushed
toward the [T/]] side, the
camera changes to the 21-image
display (page 79).
OK
3
Toggle the SET button up or down to
move the orange frame to the desired
folder, and press the SET button.
h The files in the selected folder are
displayed in the Playback Screen.
HINT
In the NORMAL mode
i When you select “SELECT FOLDER” from the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu and press the SET button, the screen to select the playback folder
appears.
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PLAYBACK MODES
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.
Push the zoom switch toward the
SAVE
112255%%
[T/]] side.
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.
100% MOVE
To magnify:
Magnification increases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward
the [T/]] side.
To return to normal size:
Magnification decreases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward the
[W/P] side.
h Press the SET button to return to the
normal (100%) view.
HINT
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image
i Press the [
] button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still
image.
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NORMAL
SHOOTING
NORMAL/SHOOTING
RECORDING MENU 1
Video setting
You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical
aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). In addition, the higher the
frame rate number, the smoother playback will be. However, as with the
recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger, using up more
memory. This menu is also used when making audio recordings.
CAUTION
When editing video clips...
i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in
the same mode.
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
Audio recording
k Audio recording
1
Select <, and press the SET
button.
Remaining time
h The audio recording mode is
enabled.
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h The menu display is canceled if
the MENU button is pressed.
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RECORDING MENU 1
2
Press the [
] button.
h Audio recording begins. During
recording, < appears in the
monitor. It is not necessary to
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continue pressing the [
]
button while recording.
3
End the recording.
h Press the [
] button again to stop recording.
HINT
You can capture a still image during an audio recording
i Press the [
] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.
About files saved in segments
i When the video setting is set to a voice memo < that exceeds about
13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a
new file. For other video settings, when the file size exceeds 4 GB, the
recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file.
(These 4 GB segments are automatically created. The recording session
continues until you stop recording, but video clip or voice memo recording
is temporarily interrupted while the file is being saved.)
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k Audio playback
1
Select an audio file, and press the SET button.
h Playback begins.
To do this...
Do this
Start
playback
Press the SET button.
Normal
playback
Press the SET button.
Toggle the SET button up.
Pause
Stop
playback
Toggle the SET button down.
During playback, toggle the SET button to
the right.
Each time the SET button is toggled to the
right, the speed increases. If the SET
button is toggled to the left during fast
forward, the speed decreases.
Fast
forward
During playback, toggle the SET button to
the left.
Each time the SET button is toggled to the
left, the speed increases. If the SET button
is toggled to the right during fast reverse,
the speed decreases.
Fast
forward/
fast reverse
Fast
reverse
Pause
Toggle the SET button up.
Return to
normal
playback
Press the SET button.
During playback, push the zoom switch
Louder
Softer
toward the [T/]] side.
Volume
adjustment
During playback, push the zoom switch
toward the [W/P] side.
CAUTION
If no audio is heard...
i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in
the fast playback or fast reverse mode.
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RECORDING MENU 1
Still image setting
For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical
aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots.
Sequential shots
1
2
Select l or t, and press the SET button.
h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.
Press the [
] button.
h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [
] button is
kept pressed.
HINT
What is the maximum number of images in a sequential shots
sequence?
l: 30 images
t: 29 images
i If you continue shooting even after the maximum number of images has
been captured, recording does not stop.
i If you continue shooting after the maximum number of images has been
captured, subsequent captured images will overwrite the sequence
already captured, beginning from the first image in the sequence.
About the focus when shooting sequential shots
i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the
[
] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.
Can the flash be used?
i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots.
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Scene select setting
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for
specific shooting conditions.
HINT
i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu,
and press the SET button.
i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view
portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
i In the sequential shots mode, it is not possible to select night view portrait
/, fireworks +, or lamp Q.
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select
icons other than = is on page 165.
Filter setting
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply
unique effects to the photographed image.
HINT
i To return to normal photography, select &from the filter menu, and
press the SET button.
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons
other than &is on page 166.
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RECORDING MENU 1
Self-timer setting
By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and 126),
you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen.
HINT
To pause or cancel the self-timer function...
i If the [
released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [
button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.
] button or [
] button is pressed again before the shutter is
]
i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer
menu, and press the SET button.
i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode
is activated and the camera turned off.
When x is selected...
i When the [
] button or [
] button is
pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for
about 10 seconds, and then the image
is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the
shutter releases, the indication shown in
the illustration appears on the monitor.
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RECORDING MENU 2
Video stabilizer (motion compensation) setting
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional
hand motion during video clip recording.
HINT
If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...
i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be
possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.
i If the digital zoom (page 69) is being used, the large magnification factor
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
i When the scene select function is set to night view portrait / or lamp
Q, the motion compensation effect may be insignificant.
When motion compensation is enabled,
i The following icons are shown on the monitor:
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RECORDING MENU 2
Focus range setting
How to use the manual focus
1
Select -, and press the SET
button.
h The focus distance adjustment
bar appears.
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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
Recording Screen.
HINT
About the focus range
i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of
the lens and the subject.
i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance
(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual
distance.
About zoom movement when using the manual focus
i If the focus distance is set to 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) or less, the zoom changes to
the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.
i When the focus distance is set to 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) or less, the zoom will
function only within the range at which the image is focused.
About the super macro mode
i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily
set to the wide end.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and
126), you can change the focus range setting from the Recording Screen.
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Focus mode setting
When the spot focus setting is selected,
the focus mark + appears in the center
of the monitor.
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Light-measuring mode setting
When spot light-measuring is selected,
the light-measuring spot mark
appears in the center of the monitor.
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RECORDING MENU 2
ISO sensitivity setting
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.
HINT
i At the = setting, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip
recording: ISO 50 to 800; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 200).
i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and
capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may
increase or the images may be irregular.
i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and
126), you can change the ISO setting from the Recording Screen.
CAUTION
Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?
i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set
to w or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.
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RECORDING MENU 3
White balance setting
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.
How to use the one push setting
1
2
Select the ^ icon.
Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.),
and press the SET button.
h This completes the white balance setting.
HINT
To cancel the white balance setting
i Select >, and then press the SET button.
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RECORDING MENU 3
Exposure setting
The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually.
1
Select the desired icon from the
exposure menu, and press the
SET button.
<If T, g or , was
selected>
1 Toggle the SET button up or
down to select aperture value
or shutter speed.
2 Toggle the SET button left or
right to change the setting for
the selected parameter.
F2.1
1/250
Shutter speed
Aperture
2
Press the SET button.
h This completes the exposure setting.
HINT
i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is
recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
i A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker
environment, but noise in the image may be increased.
i To minimize noise in the image, complete the noise reduction setting
(page 122).
i The exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene select
function is active.
i In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/15 sec.
i Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed
during video clip recording is 1/30 sec.
i If the exposure setting is set to T, g or H, by assigning an operation
shortcut to the SET button (pages 122 and 126), you can select the T,
g or H exposure setting from the Recording Screen.
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Face chaser setting
As you record, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the
brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the
subject’s face.
HINT
When the face chaser is set to ON...
i Each face in the Recording Screen is marked with a green frame.
i Faces that are in focus are marked with a double green frame.
i When shooting begins, the frames marking the faces that are in focus
change to orange.
i If the scene select function setting was fireworks + or landscape +, it
automatically changes to =.
i The light measuring mode changes to multi-section light measuring.
i When you play back an image that was captured using the face chaser
function and magnify it, the magnified image will be centered on the face(s)
that were focused on.
CAUTION
i The face chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being
used.
i The face chaser function does not work when zooming in or out.
i The face chaser function may not work when the subject’s face in the
monitor is relatively small or appears dark.
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RECORDING MENU 3
High sensitivity mode setting
When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears
even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure
compensation settings.
CAUTION
Limitations of the high sensitivity mode
i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip
motion will appear uneven during playback.
i When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure
may not function effectively.
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Exposure compensation
By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button
(pages 122 and 126), you can make the image lighter or darker when
capturing images.
1
2
Assign the operation
shortcut to the SET button
(pages 122 and 126).
Toggle the SET button in
the direction for which the
operation shortcut was
assigned.
h
The exposure
compensation bar
appears.
3
Toggle the SET button to
the left or right to adjust the
exposure.
SET button
h
The exposure
compensation numerical
value is shown at the left
end of the exposure
compensation bar.
The exposure
compensation can be set
to a value from –1.8 EV to
+1.8 EV.
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h
The exposure
compensation bar is
canceled when the MENU
button or the SET button is
pressed.
Pointer
Exposure compensation bar
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RECORDING MENU 3
HINT
The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases:
i
i
i
i
When the pointer is set to the center position.
When the camera is set to the playback mode.
After the power is turned off.
When the camera is set to the standby mode.
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PLAYBACK
NORMAL/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK MENU 1
Slideshow settings
Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format.
In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects
and BGM.
Changing a setting
1
Select the item you wish to
change, and press the SET
button.
SLIDESHOW
MODE
ALL
1sec
OFF
OFF
TIME
EFFECT
BGM
2
3
Toggle the SET button up or
down to change the setting.
START
OK
Press the SET button.
Begin the slideshow
1
Select “START” and press the SET button.
h Slideshow playback begins.
h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.
HINT
BGM for video clips?
i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track
is played back; the BGM is not played.
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PLAYBACK MENU 1
File protect setting
Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.
Protect files one by one
1
Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and
display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38).
2
3
Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button.
Select “PROTECT SINGLE” and
PROTECT
press the SET button.
h “LOCK” appears.
h If the protect mode has already
been enabled for the file, then
“UNLOCK” appears.
LOCK
EXIT
OK
4
Toggle the SET button up or
down to select “LOCK”, and
press the SET button.
h The protect mode is set for the
file.
h The protect mark B indicates
that the file is locked.
CAUTION
i Even if the protect mode is set for certain files, they will be deleted if the
card is reformatted.
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HINT
To select a different image in step 3...
i Toggle the SET button to the left or right.
To cancel the protect mode for a file...
i Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 4. The protect mark B will
disappear and the protect mode is canceled.
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PLAYBACK MENU 1
Protect selected files
Select multiple files to protect.
1
2
3
Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 38).
Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button.
Select “PROTECT SELECTED”
and press the SET button.
h Toggle the SET button left, right,
up or down to move the orange
frame to the file you wish to
protect.
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4
Press the SET button.
h The selected file is marked with the protect icon [
].
h To cancel a protect selection and remove the protect icon from a file,
move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button.
Rotate
Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.
HINT
i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated.
To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the
rotate image procedure (pages 53 and 99).
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PLAYBACK MENU 2
Correcting the image
Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more
natural, enhance the contrast, or correct a blurry image due to camera shake.
HINT
If the “Contrast correction not successful”, “Red-eye correction not
successful” or “Blur correction not successful” message appears...
i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image.
i
The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera
detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correct a
flaw.
Concerning the date and time information for the saved image
i
When an image is corrected and saved, the recorded date and time of
capture (Exif information) remains unchanged from the original image.
However, the file date shown on the computer changes to the date and time
the image was revised.
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PLAYBACK MENU 2
Editing video clips
You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new
video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips
together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”).
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip
1
2
Specify the frames
(1, 2) where the
video clip is to be
cut.
A
B
C
J
Extract the specified portion.
[Two ways to cut the
video clip]
i Trim away portions
A and C, and save
portion B.
i Delete portion B,
and join portions A
and C.
i The original
video clip is
not affected.
(You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is
saved.)
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Procedure to join video clips
Specify the video clip that will come first.
J
Specify the video clip that you wish to
append (join).
J
Join the video clips.
i The video clips are joined.
i
The original video clips are not affected.
(You can also choose to erase the
original video clips when the new clip is
saved.)
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PLAYBACK MENU 2
CAUTION
Caution when editing video clips
i When editing video clips, do not press the REC/PLAY button. If you press
the REC/PLAY button while editing video clips, not only will the editing not
be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.
i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may
become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips. In this
case, you will need to free some of the memory on the card by deleting
files that are no longer necessary (pages 53 and 76).
Regarding the capture date of the saved files
i The capture date of edited images changes to the date that the files are
saved.
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Video clip cutting (extracting)
1
2
Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.
Display the NORMAL Mode
EDIT VIDEO
Playback Menu (page 38), select
“EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET
button.
CUT
JOIN
OK
3
Select “CUT” and press the SET
button.
h The Cutting Screen appears.
Start point
00:00:10
CUT
/
SAVE
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PLAYBACK MENU 2
4
Specify the start point of the extract.
h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video
clip extract will start.
h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the
video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the
start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract.
h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract,
proceed to step 5.
<Procedure>
Play:
After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to the right for
about 2 seconds for forward playback, or to the left for reverse
playback.
Pause:
During playback, press the SET button.
Accelerated playback:
During playback, toggle the SET button to the left or right to change
the playback speed.
Single frame:
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right to move
forward one frame, or to the left to move back one frame.
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5
Toggle the SET button up.
h The start point of the video clip
extract is set, and the screen to
specify the end point appears.
h Specify the end point of the
extract by following the same
procedure as in step 4.
Approximate playback time
CUT
00:00:06
<When joining the first and latter
portions>
1 Toggle the SET button down.
h Each time the SET button is
toggled down, the sections to
delete and the sections to
save are reversed.
/
SAVE
End point
Portion to be deleted
2 Specify the end point of the
extract. The frame following the
end point of the extract will be
the start point of the latter portion
to be joined.
6
Press the [O
] button.
/
CUT
h A screen appears for you to
select either to save the edited
video clip as a new (separate)
file, or to delete the original video
clip and replace it with the edited
video clip.
SAVE AS NEW
OVERWRITE
REVIEW CLIP
SAVE AS NEW:
OK
The edited video clip will be
saved as a new file. The original
video clip remains unchanged.
OVERWRITE:
The original video clip will be
deleted. Only the edited video clip
will be saved.
REVIEW CLIP:
Play back the edited video clip
before saving it.
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PLAYBACK MENU 2
7
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.
h Editing starts.
h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu.
HINT
i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected.
i If the “Card full” message appears, you will need to free some of the
memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
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. To avoid problems caused by the
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.
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Joining video clips
CAUTION
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
1
2
3
Display the NORMAL Mode
Playback Menu (page 38), select
“EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET
button.
EDIT VIDEO
CUT
JOIN
OK
Select “JOIN” and press the SET
button.
h The 8-image playback display for
video clips appears.
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OK
Move the orange frame to the
video clip you wish to join, and
press the SET button.
h The specified video clip is
labeled with a number.
1
h Up to 9 video clips can be
selected.
h To cancel a selection and
remove the number label from a
video clip, select the video clip
and press the SET button.
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PLAYBACK MENU 2
4
Press the [O
] button.
/
JOIN
h A screen appears for you to
select either to save the joined
video clip as a new (separate)
file, or to delete the original video
clips and replace them with the
joined video clip.
SAVE AS NEW
OVERWRITE
REVIEW CLIP
SAVE AS NEW:
OK
The joined video clip will be saved
as a new file. The original video
clips remain unchanged.
OVERWRITE:
The original video clips will be
deleted. Only the joined video clip
will be saved.
REVIEW CLIP:
Play back the joined video clip
before saving it.
5
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.
h Editing starts.
h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback
Menu.
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HINT
i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible
to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”.
i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you
want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 53
and 99).
i If the “Insufficient memory remaining” message appears, you will need to
free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
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. To avoid problems caused by the
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.
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PLAYBACK MENU 2
Printing instructions
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 request an index print.
Display the Printing Instructions Screen
1
Display the NORMAL Mode
Playback Menu (page 38), select
“PRINT INSTRUCTIONS”, and
press the SET button.
ALL IMAGES:
The specified printing instructions
apply to all the images.
EACH IMAGE:
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
ALL IMAGES
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
ALL CLEAR
OK
The printing instructions are
specified for each individual image.
INDEX:
All the still images are printed as
miniature images (thumbnail
images), several images on one
print.
ALL CLEAR:
Clear all the printing instructions.
This cannot be selected if no printing
instructions have been specified for
the image.
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HINT
Printing a single frame from a video clip
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 (extract still) as a still image
(page 73).
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 printing instructions for the desired images, and then have the
requested images printed automatically (page 147).
About the finished prints
i Rotated images (pages 53 and 101) will be printed in their original
orientation.
i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and
printer used.
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities
You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH
IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES).
1
2
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 113).
Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
IMAGE”.
ALL IMAGES:
The printing instructions are applied
to all the images.
ALL IMAGES
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
EACH IMAGE:
ALL CLEAR
The printing instructions are applied
only to the image currently
displayed.
OK
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PLAYBACK MENU 2
3
Press the SET button.
h The Date/Copies Print Screen
appears.
ALL IMAGES
----/--/--
0
:
copy
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,
toggle the SET button to the left
or right to display the desired
image to print.
h The printing instructions that are
currently active for the displayed
image are shown. You can toggle
the SET button to the left or right
to confirm the printing
COPIES
OK
3
DATE
Printing instructions
ALL IMAGES
:
:
2009/12/24
2copies
instructions for each image.
COPIES
OK
2
DATE
<Completed printing
instructions>
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4
Specify whether the date is
displayed on the print, and the
number of prints.
<Specify the number of prints>
h Toggle the SET button up or
down.
Dated prints
Quantity
h The quantity indication
changes.
h Display the desired number
of prints.
ALL IMAGES
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:
:
h Press the SET button.
h The number of prints is set.
<Specify dated prints>
h From the screen on which the
number of prints is set, press the
zoom switch.
COPIES
OK
1
DATE
h Press the SET button.
5
Press the MENU button.
h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated
prints are stored.
h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen.
HINT
Can’t specify dated prints?
i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the
camera’s date and time setting was completed.
Index print
Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is
convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured.
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FILE INFO DISPLAY
On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file
was recorded with your camera.
1
2
Display the desired file on
the camera monitor.
2
3
4
5
INFO
100-0001
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1
1280×720 30fps SHQ
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
11.9MB
00:00:03
Press the MENU button for
at least 1 second.
h The Information Screen
appears.
h If the MENU button is
pressed again, the
Information Screen is
canceled.
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<Video clip file>
2
3
4
7
8
6
B
9
INFO
100-0002
987KB
1 Video clip mode
settings
2 Image or sound
number
3 Protect setting
4 File size
5 Shooting or recording
time
1600×1200
F6.8
1/30
0.3
ISO 50
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<Still image file>
6 Exposure
compensation setting
7 Aperture value
8 Shutter speed
9 Remaining battery
charge
0 Date and time of image
A Still image resolution
settings
INFO
100-0003
2
3
4
5
987KB
00:00:03
AAC
B ISO sensitivity setting
9
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<Audio file>
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OPTION SETTINGS
OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING
MENU
The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu.
1
Turn on the camera, set it to the
NORMAL mode, and press the
MENU button.
RECORDING MENU 1
VIDEO
1
2
3
PHOTO
2
M
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
1
2
3
S
N
EXIT
OK
Option tab
2
Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3),
and press the SET button.
h The Option Setting Menu
appears.
h If you toggle the SET button to
the right, the screen to select a
setting to change appears.
OPTION MENU1
CLOCK SET
1
2
3
INFO DISPLAY
STARTUP DISPLAY
OPERATION BEEP
POST VIEW
1
2
3
REC FOLDER
S
N
EXIT
OK
To access a Setting Screen
3
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to set,
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.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION
SETTING MENU
Tab 1
OPTION MENU1
1
1
CLOCK SET
2
2
INFO DISPLAY
STARTUP DISPLAY
OPERATION BEEP
POST VIEW
REC FOLDER
3
3
4
1
2
3
5
6
7
EXIT
OK
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1 CLOCK SET setting (page 33)
h Set the camera’s clock.
KEY SW:
Select the sound that is
produced when the SET
button, MENU button, etc.
are pressed.
AUDIO GUIDE:
Mute or enable the camera’s
audio help guide.
OPERATION VOL:
Adjust the volume of the
operation sounds.
2 INFO DISPLAY setting
h Specify the information to
display on the playback
screen.
SHOW ALL:
Display the capture date and
playback time (video clips).
DATE & TIME:
Display the capture date.
COUNTER:
5 POST VIEW setting
Display the playback time
when playing back a video
clip.
h Specify the duration that the
captured image is shown on
the monitor (post-view) after
OFF:
the [
] button is pressed.
Do not display the capture
date or playback time.
6 REC FOLDER setting
(page 125)
3 STARTUP DISPLAY setting
h Select the display that appears
on the monitor when the
camera is turned on in the
recording mode.
7 Remaining battery charge
display (page 139)
DATE & TIME:
The camera’s date and time
setting is shown.
Xacti:
The Xacti logo is shown.
OFF:
No startup display.
4 OPERATION BEEP setting
h Settings for the camera’s
operation sounds, audio guide
and volume.
TURN ON/OFF:
Mute or enable the sounds
when the camera is turned
on or off.
SHUTTER:
Select the sound that is
produced when the [
]
button is pressed.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU
Tab 2
OPTION MENU2
1
1
SHORTCUTS
NOISE REDUCTION
IMAGE SETTINGS
2
2
3
1
3
4
BRIGHTNESS
2
3
5
LANGUAGE
6
TV OUTPUT
7
EXIT
OK
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1 SHORTCUTS setting
(page 126)
2 NOISE REDUCTION setting
h Compared to normal shooting,
when the PHOTO NR function
is ON, the image processing
time after shooting a still
image is slightly longer.
VIDEO NR:
Turn ON/OFF the image
noise reduction function
during video clip recording.
PHOTO NR:
Turn ON/OFF the image
noise reduction function
during still image shooting.
WIND SOUND NR:
Turn ON/OFF the wind noise
reduction function during
video clip/audio recording.
3 Image quality setting
h Set the vividness and
sharpness of the images.
4 BRIGHTNESS setting
h Adjust the brightness of the
camera’s monitor display.
5 LANGUAGE setting (page 128)
6 TV OUTPUT setting (page 129)
7 Remaining battery charge
display (page 139)
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU
Tab 3
OPTION MENU 3
1
1
POWER SAVE
2
2
FILE NO. CONT'D
3
1
2
3
FORMAT
4
RESET SETTINGS
3
5
EXIT
OK
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1 POWER SAVE setting
(page 31)
h Specify the elapsed period of
inactivity before the power
save mode (to conserve
battery power) is activated.
2 FILE NO. CONT’D setting
(page 134)
3 FORMAT (page 136)
4 RESET SETTINGS
h Reset the camera settings to
the factory-preset settings.
h The following settings do not
change with this procedure:
Date and time setting
Language setting
TV system setting
5 Remaining battery charge
display (page 139)
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU
Storage folder setting
Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).
1
Select “REC FOLDER”, and press
the SET button.
REC FOLDER
CREATE NEW FOLDER
100SANYO
<Create a new folder>
h Select “CREATE NEW
FOLDER”.
<Select an existing folder>
h Select the desired folder number.
OK
2
Press the SET button.
h This completes the create/select folder setting.
h If you created a new folder, it automatically becomes the selected
recording folder.
CAUTION
When an existing folder cannot be selected or a new one created...
i A folder cannot be selected if it was created using a different device, or if it
already contains the maximum number of files.
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Shortcut setting
Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled
up, down, left or right when the Recording Screen is displayed.
1
Select “SHORTCUTS”, and
press the SET button.
: Assign the function when the
SET button is toggled up.
: Assign the function when the
SET button is toggled down.
: Assign the function when the
SET button is toggled to the
left.
SHORTCUTS
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
OK
SET button operations
: Assign the function when the
SET button is toggled to the
right.
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
The most commonly used
settings are automatically
assigned.
2
Select the SET button operation to which you wish to assign the
function, and press the SET button.
h The screen to assign a function to the key appears.
OFF: No operation shortcut is assigned to the key.
pAF LOCK: Lock the focus (page 64).
P AE LOCK: Lock the exposure setting (page 64).
+ FOCUS: Set the focus range (pages 60 and 89). (This operation
shortcut can be assigned only to the
or
key.)
m FLASH: Set the flash operation (pages 44, 48 and 65).
) EXP COMPENSATION: Adjust the exposure (page 96).
s ISO:
Set the ISO sensitivity (pages 50 and 91).
O SELF-TIMER: Set the self-timer (pages 48 and 87).
H EXPOSURE: Set the exposure value for the exposure setting
(pages 52 and 93)
DISP. ON/OFF: Turn the shooting settings display on/off.
O SEQUENTIAL: Switch between sequential shots and single shots.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU
3
4
Toggle the SET button up or down.
h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.
Press the SET button.
SHORTCUTS
h The selected function is
assigned to the key, and you are
returned to the Shortcuts
Screen.
h To assign functions to the other
keys, repeat steps 2 through 4.
AF LOCK
FOCUS
FLASH
EXP COMPENSATION
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
OK
<When “RECOMMENDED
SETTINGS” is selected>
5
Press the MENU button.
h The screen to confirm the
shortcut settings appears, and
then you are returned to the
Option Setting Menu.
SHORTCUTS
h This completes the shortcuts
setting.
<To confirm the assigned
shortcuts>
h On the screen in step 1, press
the MENU button, and the
screen to confirm the shortcut
settings appears.
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Screen language
You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of
several languages.
1
Select “LANGUAGE”, and press
the SET button.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
ENGLISH:
FRANCAIS:
DEUTSCH:
ESPAÑOL:
ITALIANO:
English
French
German
Spanish
Italian
OK
NEDERLANDS: Dutch
:
Russian
PORTUGUÊS: Portuguese
TÜRKÇE:
Turkish
Thai
:
:
:
:
Korean
Chinese (simplified)
Chinese (traditional)
2
Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
h The selected display language is set.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU
TV output setting
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV
terminal or HDMI terminal.
1
Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press
the SET button.
TV OUTPUT
NTSC
16:9
TV SYSTEM:
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE
HDMI
Set the type of TV signal that is
output from the USB/AV terminal.
TV TYPE:
Set the TV’s aspect ratio.
HDMI:
AUTO
OFF
HDMI-CEC
COMPONENT
720i
OK
Set the signal that is output from
the HDMI terminal.
HDMI-CEC:
Set the HDMI-CEC function.
COMPONENT:
Set the signal that is output from the
USB/AV terminal.
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2
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears.
<If “TV SYSTEM” is selected>
NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.
PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.
<If “TV TYPE” is selected>
4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is
connected.
16:9: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is
connected.
<If “HDMI” is selected>
AUTO: The output signal is automatically set to match the mode in
which the video clip was recorded.
720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the Y
mode.
480p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the (
or ) mode.
h Does not work with 480i connector.
<If “HDMI-CEC” is selected>
ON: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “ON”.
OFF: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “OFF”.
<If “COMPONENT” is selected>
720p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the &
mode. (Also, choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a
720p connector.)
480p: Choose this setting if the video clip was recorded in the )
mode. (Also, choose this setting if your TV is equipped with a
480p connector.)
h Does not work with 480i connector.
h Select the setting that matches the mode in which the video clip
was recorded. However, your TV may not support the recorded
mode, so please refer to the specifications for the TV type
indicated in parentheses.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU
3
4
5
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter.
Press the SET button.
Press the MENU button.
h This completes the TV output setting.
HINT
About the HDMI-CEC function
i This is a system control function by which, through an HDMI cable, a
control signal is output to electronic devices and the operation of multiple
devices is coordinated.
i The HDMI-CEC function will operate correctly only when the camera is
connected to a SANYO TV that incorporates the HDMI-CEC function.
i When the HDMI-CEC function is used, your TV’s remote control unit can
be used to operate the camera playback; however, it does not work to turn
the camera ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera’s power
save function is disabled.
i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your
TV’s instruction manual.
(As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorcorporate the HDMI-CEC function
have not been released.)
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Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV
display
The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE”
setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect
function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not
change at all.
“TVTYPE” TV type to be
setting connected
Image file to be
displayed
TV display
Still image
(4:3)
Video clip in SD
mode
4:3
4:3
Video clip in HD
mode
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU
“TVTYPE” TV type to be
setting connected
Image file to be
displayed
TV display
Still image
(4:3)
Video clip in SD
mode
16:9
16:9
Video clip in HD
mode
CAUTION
If the TV display is not correct…
i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can
either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size
setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please
refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
The aspect ratio of the output still image does not change to 16:9?
i The still image output will be 4:3 for images captured in a 4:3 still image
mode.
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File No. continued setting
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 continued function is set to
“OFF”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images
with the same numbers. By setting the file number continued function to “ON”,
even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the
consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number
recorded by the camera.
<File number continued function “OFF”>
File name (image number)
Card A
0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
<File number continued function “ON”>
File name (image number)
Card A
0001, 0002...... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0014, 0015........0025, 0026
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INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU
i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are
assigned as follows.
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower
than the highest file 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 ..... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded files
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher
than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next
recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B.
Card A
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0020, 0021, 0022, 0023 ..... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded files
HINT
i Until the file number continued function is turned “OFF”, consecutive file
names are assigned. It is recommended that the file number continued
function be returned to “OFF” at the end of each photography session.
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Formatting (initializing)
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.
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 storage medium is formatted, all recorded files on the medium are
erased. Protected data (pages 53 and 99) is also erased, so before
formatting a card, any data you want to keep should be copied to your
personal computer’s hard disk or other storage medium.
Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from
a reformatted card)
i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the
camera or a computer, the card’s control data may be merely modified and
the data itself may not be completely erased from the card.
i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted
card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is
used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even
by the use of data recovery software.
i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically
destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is
recommended that you use the camera’s full format function to reformat
the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data.
Managing data is the responsibility of the user.
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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 172.
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time
1
Set the camera to the recording
mode (page 36).
Remaining number of images
h The remaining number of images
appears in the upper left of the
monitor.
h The remaining video recording
time appears in the upper right of
the monitor.
Remaining video
recording time
HD-SHQ
362
00:05:08
h The remaining number of images
and video recording time will
differ depending on the resolution
and compression settings.
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For audio recordings
1
Set the camera to the audio
recording mode (page 82).
h The remaining audio recording
time is shown.
Remaining time
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07:47:54
HINT
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images,
either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete
them (page 76) from the card.
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by setting a
lower resolution setting (pages 59, 82 and 85), or selecting a different
image quality setting.
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CHECKING THE REMAINING
BATTERY PACK CHARGE
When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be
checked on the 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 171.
1
Display the Recording Menu or
Playback Menu (page 38).
h The battery pack remaining
charge indicator appears in the
lower right corner of the monitor.
h Due to the battery pack
characteristics, when the
ambient temperature is low,
may appear early for an
RECORDING MENU1
VIDEO
PHOTO
SCENE SELECT
FILTER
1
2
3
HD-SHQ
2
M
1
2
3
FLASH
SELF-TIMER
EXIT
OK
Battery pack remaining
charge indicator
incorrect indication of the
remaining charge.
Also, depending on the
HD-SHQ
conditions of use of the camera
or the ambient conditions
(temperature, etc.), the indicated
remaining charge may change.
Therefore, this indication can
only be used as a general
approximation of the remaining
charge.
362
00:05:08
60 min
Remaining battery time
indication
<Recording Screen>
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Battery pack
remaining
charge indicator
Battery remaining charge
Approx. full.
Sufficient power for recording and playback.
Power is low.
It will soon be impossible to capture or play
back images.
If this icon flashes when the [
] button is pressed, images cannot be
captured. Recharge the battery pack.
] button or
“Battery depleted”
[
h The approximate remaining battery time indication appears on the
monitor. Please use this as a reference to estimate the remaining
recording and/or playback time.
HINT
i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge
on the Information Screen (page 117).
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 monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature
(temperatures below 10 °C [50°F]), the number of images that can be
saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking
pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss
capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power
running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold
environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept
warm in your pocket until ready to use.)
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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV
By connencting 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.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the
connection cable.
Recording mode
Standby Recording
Connection
cable
Image output
destination
Playback
mode
m
NTSC:
PAL: m
Camera monitor
TV
m
n
m
m
Dedicated AV
interface cable
NTSC: m
PAL: n
Dedicated
component
cable
Camera monitor
TV
m
m
n
m
m
m
Camera monitor
TV
m
m
m
n
m
m
HDMI cable
m: Images are output n: Images are not output
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Connecting to a standard video input terminal
Supplied dedicated AV
interface cable
Yellow plug:
To Video Input terminal
To USB/AV terminal
Set the input to
“VIDEO”.
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal
Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal
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CONNECTING TO A TV
Connect to the 480p/720p terminal
If your TV has a 480p/720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video
quality of component output from your camera.
Dedicated component cable (optional)
White plug:
To Audio Input (L) terminal
Red plug:
To Audio Input (R) terminal
Set the input to
“VIDEO”.
TO USB/AV terminal
To 480p/720p input terminals
CAUTION
If your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capability
i The images will not appear on the TV.
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Connecting to the HDMI terminal
Mini HDMI cable
(optional)
To HDMI terminal
Set the input to
“HDMI”.
To HDMI terminal on the TV
HINT
i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
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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.
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.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER
PRINTING
Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera
directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to
select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).
1
2
Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer.
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect the
camera to the printer.
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL
OK
Supplied dedicated USB
omterface cable
To USB/AV terminal
To USB connector on the
printer
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PRINTING
3
4
Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.
The PictBridge printing mode is
activated.
h The camera switches to the
PictBridge printing mode, and
the PictBridge Menu Screen
appears.
PictBridge MENU
PRINT 1 IMAGE
PRINT ALL IMAGES
INDEX
Full-SHQ
DPOF
PRINTER SETTINGS
EXIT
OK
5
Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button.
PRINT 1 IMAGE: Select the still images you wish to print.
PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.
INDEX:
Print all the still images as thumbnail images,
many images per print.
DPOF:
Print images according to the print order settings.
PRINTER SETTINGS: Print images according to settings specified by
the camera, such as paper size, type, size, layout,
printing quality, etc.
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HINT
To cancel printing
1 During printing, toggle the SET button down.
h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears.
2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button.
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.
About printing all the images
i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the card.
i Delete unwanted images before printing.
About DPOF printing
i DPOF printing is not possible if your printer is not DPOF-compatible.
About the printer settings
i The printer setting parameters shown on the Printer Settings Screen will
differ depending on the printer that is connected.
i To use printer values that do not appear on your camera’s Printer Settings
Screen, select “Y”.
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s
printer setting will automatically change to “Y”.
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.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
Caution when connecting a printer
i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera
may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly,
disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then
reconnect the cable.
i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is
slower.
i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that
the remaining battery charge is sufficient.
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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
Answer
Action
Why doesn’t the
power turn on?
Due to cold
temperatures, the your pocket to warm
battery pack
temporarily lost its
power.
Place the camera in
it up before using it.
Why is the battery The ambient
Keep the battery
pack in an
environment of 10 to
40 °C (50 to 104°F).
pack consumed
so quickly even
after it was fully
recharged?
temperature is
very low.
Power
Why doesn’t
recharging end?
The battery pack
life has expired.
Replace with a new
battery pack. If this
is not effective,
consult your dealer.
Why does the
The remaining
battery pack
power is low.
Use the supplied AC
adaptor, or replace
the battery pack with
a fully charged one.
icon
appear?
Why does the
multi-indicator
flash red?
A recorded file is
being saved on
the card.
Not a malfunction.
Wait until the multi-
indicator turns off.
Why doesn’t the
flash operate?
The camera has
determined that
the image is bright the camera will
Not a malfunction.
Capture the image;
Shooting
enough and the
flash is not
determine when the
flash is necessary.
necessary.
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Question
Answer
Action
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
—
All settings except
the self-timer and
the exposure
compensation are
retained even after
the camera is turned
off.
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
—
Select the resolution
setting according to
the intended use.
G, t: For
Shooting
printing standard
photo (photo
service) sizes.
k, l, ,, [:
For photos
displayed on a web
page, or sent as e-
mail attachments.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
What is the
difference
Answer
—
Action
Because shooting
with the optical
between the
digital zoom and
the optical zoom?
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.
Shooting
How can I get the
distant view into
focus?
—
Set the scene select
function to the
landscape +
mode when
photographing.
Or, set the focus
range setting to
manual focus -,
and set the distance
to ∞.
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Question
Answer
Action
When used in
cold weather, why the monitor
does the image
seem to leave
traces as it
Condition due to
Not a malfunction.
Spots that appear in
the monitor only
appear in the
monitor and will not
be recorded with the
images.
characteristics.
moves?
Monitor
Why does the
displayed image
contain some red,
blue and green
dots, or why are
black spots
visible?
Why is the image The subject was
too bright? too bright.
When capturing an
image, devise a way
to compensate for a
bright subject, for
example, by
changing the
shooting angle.
Why is the image The focus is not
Hold the camera
correctly and slowly
out of focus?
locked properly.
Viewing
images
press the [
button halfway to
lock the focus. Then
]
press the [
]
button all the way to
capture the image.
Why is a part of
the image
missing?
The image was
captured at close
range.
When capturing an
image at close
range, compose the
image using the
monitor.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
Answer
This may happen Play back images
when trying to that were recorded
play back images on a card using this
Action
Why is there no
image (z is
shown)?
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
camera.
Viewing
images
Why is the
playback image
distorted?
If the subject
Not a malfunction.
This is a
characteristic of the
CMOS sensor.
moves or the
camera is moved
during recording,
a distorted image
may sometimes
occur.
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Question
Answer
Due to the
characteristics of
Action
Not a malfunction.
Why isn’t the
magnified image
clear?
the camera,
magnified images
appear less clear.
Why isn’t the
captured image
clear?
The image was
captured using
the digital zoom.
Not a malfunction.
Viewing
images
Can I play back
image and sound
files that I edited
using my
—
We cannot
guarantee the
accurate playback of
files that have been
edited using a
computer.
computer?
Why is there a
motor-like sound
during video clip
playback?
The sound of the
camera’s
mechanical action
Not a malfunction.
was recorded.
Why is there no
sound?
The volume on
the TV is set to
the minimum.
Adjust the volume
on the TV.
Connecting
to a TV
Why does a
message appear
during PictBridge printer.
printing?
There is a
problem with the
Please refer to the
instruction manual
for your printer.
Printing
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
Answer
You have
attempted to join
video clips having resolution or frame
different
Action
Select video clips
that have the same
The “Cannot edit
video clips with
unlike settings”
message
rate.
appears.
resolutions or
frame rates.
Why is a noise
heard from a
nearby TV or
radio during
battery
Electromagnetic
waves are emitted adaptor further away
from the AC
adaptor.
Move the AC
from the TV or radio
when recharging the
battery pack.
recharging?
Why does the
“Card full”
message appear? on the card.
There is no more
available memory files, or use a card
Delete unnecessary
that has more
memory available.
Misc.
Why does the
“Card is
protected”
The lock switch on Move the lock switch
the card is in the
locked (protect)
to the unlocked
position.
message appear? position.
Why can’t the
camera be
operated?
A temporary
Remove the AC
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
adaptor and the
battery pack from
the camera, wait a
few minutes, then
reinstall the battery
pack and try again.
A problem such
as inability to
record or play
back occurs.
The card contains After saving your
files that were
saved using a
files to a different
medium, format the
device other than card.
this camera.
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Question
Answer
Action
Can I use my
camera abroad?
—
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.
Why does the
“System error”
message appear? the camera or
card.
A problem has
occurred within
Check the following
items:
1 Remove the
card and then
install it again.
2 Remove the
battery pack and
then install it
Misc.
again.
3 Install a different
card.
If “System error” still
appears after
performing the
above steps, then
take the camera to
the dealer for
service.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a
possible solution to the problem.
Camera
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
No power.
The battery
pack is dead.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
new battery
pack. Or
connect the AC
adaptor
(supplied).
25, 27
The battery
pack has not
been inserted
correctly.
Reinsert the
battery pack,
making sure to
orient it
Power
correctly.
A blinking
The battery
pack is too hot. battery pack to
cool down.
Wait for the
temperature
warning icon is
\shown,
and the
camera does
not turn on.
29
31
The camera
turns off by
itself.
The power
save function
is operating.
Turn on the
camera again.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
An image is
not captured
when the
The power is
not turned on.
If the power
save function
was activated,
turn on the
[
] button or
[
] button is
camera before
shooting.
pressed.
31
If the camera
was turned off,
press the ON/
OFF button to
turn it on.
The maximum Install a new
23
76
number of
images that
can be
card.
Delete the
images that are
not necessary.
captured or the
maximum
video clip
Shooting
recording time
has been
reached.
The flash does The flash off
Set the flash to
automatic flash
mode or forced
flash mode.
not operate.
mode is
selected.
48, 65
25, 27
The battery
pack is dead.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
fully charged
battery pack.
Or connect the
AC adaptor
(supplied).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
The zoom
Action
The digital
Set the zoom
zoom does not setting is set to setting to Q.
52, 69
work.
s, t or
u.
A warning tone The battery
(beep-beep- pack is
beep) sounds, consumed.
and it is not
possible to
take a picture
using the self-
timer.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
fully charged
battery pack.
Or connect the
AC adaptor
25, 27
(supplied).
When zooming The optical
Not a
in or out, the
zoom
zoom has
moved to the
malfunction.
Release the
zoom switch,
and push it
again.
Shooting
69
50, 91
29
movement
stops
momentarily.
maximum
magnification
position.
There is noise The ISO
in the captured sensitivity
Set the ISO
sensitivity to a
lower setting.
image.
setting is too
high.
The \icon
The camera’s
internal
shooting is not temperature is wait for the
Discontinue
shooting, and
appears, and
possible.
high.
camera to cool
down before
using it again.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
No playback
image
appears.
The camera is Set the camera
not set to the
playback
mode.
to the playback
mode.
Monitor
36, 70
The image is
too dark.
The flash was
blocked by a
finger or other correctly, and
Hold the
camera
55
object.
make sure the
flash is not
obstructed.
The subject
was too far
away.
Capture the
image in the
range of
170
operation of the
flash.
Viewing
images
The subject
was lit from
behind.
Use the forced
flash mode.
48, 65
96
Use the
exposure
compensation
function.
Use the spot
light-measuring
mode.
50, 90
50, 91
There is not
enough light.
Adjust the ISO
sensitivity
setting.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
Select a
different flash
mode.
The image is
too bright.
The forced
flash mode is
selected.
48, 65
96
The subject
was too bright. exposure
compensation
Use the
function.
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is
incorrect.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
50, 91
=
.
The image is
not in focus.
The subject is
too close to the image with the
camera.
Capture the
subject within
the
photographable
The focus
setting is not
correct.
50, 60,
90
range.
Viewing
images
Select the
correct focus
setting for your
needs.
The camera
moved when
Hold the
camera
correctly and
the [
]
button was
pressed.
(camera
shake)
slowly press
the [
]
button halfway
to lock the
focus. Then
press the [
button all the
way to capture
the image.
55, 63
The focus is
not locked
properly.
]
The lens is
dirty.
Clean the lens.
—
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The colors of
the images
captured
indoors are not
correct.
This is due to
ambient
lighting.
Capture the
image using
the forced flash
mode.
48, 65
52, 92
The white
balancesetting balance setting
Set the white
is incorrect.
correctly.
A part of the
image is
missing.
The strap or a
finger was
blocking the
lens.
Hold the
camera
correctly, and
make sure the
lens is not
obstructed.
55
—
Viewing
images
“No image” is
shown.
There is no file Play back after
in the installed capturing
card.
images or
making audio
recordings.
During audio
playback,there volume setting playback
is no sound.
The playback
Adjust the
53, 71,
75
on the camera volume.
is too low.
There is no
color in the
image.
The image is
distorted.
The TV output Select the
setting is not
correct.
correct TV
output setting.
Connecting
to a TV
122, 129
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
No image or
sound.
The camera is Follow the
not correctly
connected to
the TV.
instructions to
make the
connection
correctly.
142 to
144
Connecting
to a TV
The TV input is Set the input
not set
on the TV to
“VIDEO” or
“HDMI”.
correctly.
The edge of
the image is
cut off.
This is a
characteristic
of the TV.
Not a
malfunction.
—
You cannot
edit or rotate
an image.
The protect
mode is set.
Cancel the
protect mode.
Image
editing
53, 99
The battery
pack is not
charging.
Correctly
insert the
battery pack in pack is
Make sure that
the battery
Charging
the charger.
correctly
25
oriented when
inserting it in
the charger.
The “Image is
protected”
message
appears and
the file cannot
be deleted.
You have
Set the protect
setting for the
file to UNLOCK.
attempted to
delete a file
that is
protected from
accidental
erasure.
Misc.
53, 99
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The audio
The audio
Set the audio
guide does not guide setting is guide setting to
120
sound.
set to “OFF”.
“ON”.
The recording
The recording
Depending on
capacity is less capacity is less the card, the
than that
indicated in the specified for
section
“Possible No.
of Images/
Possible
than the value
capacity may
be less than the
specified value.
Please refer to
the instructions
that
the card.
—
Shooting Time/
Possible
accompanied
the card.
Recording
Time”
(page 172)
.
The battery
pack appears
to be swollen.
Normalchange Not a safety
Misc.
occurring with
battery use.
Even with
hazard. If the
battery quickly
becomes
normal correct depleted, for
use of the
lithium-ion
example, it has
reached the
battery, it has a end of its
tendency to
swell as the
number of
service life.
Replace it with
a new battery
pack.
—
charge and
discharge
cycles adds up
and it gradually
approaches
the end of its
service life.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and
filters
Scene Select
Setting
Remarks
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Sports
a
Exposure: Fixed at @.
Portrait
>
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Face chaser: Fixed at “OFF”.
Exposure: Fixed at @.
Landscape
+
Night view portrait
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Exposure: Fixed at @.
/
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,
changes to 1.
Snow & beach
k
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Flash: Fixed at l.
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =.
Face chaser: Fixed at “OFF”.
Exposure: Fixed at @.
Fireworks
+
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,
changes to 1.
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Setting
Remarks
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Flash: Fixed at l.
Still image NR: Fixed at “OFF”.
Exposure: Fixed at @.
Still image setting: When sequential shots is active,
changes to k. The 1 setting is not available.
ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =.
Lamp*
Q
* The shutter speed decreases to 1/15 sec.
Filter
Setting
Remarks
Monochrome
W
Still image mode: 1 cannot be selected.
Sepia
,
About the scene select function and focus range
settings
i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to
+ or -.
i Even if you set the focus range to + or -, it changes to * when the
scene select function is set to any setting other than =.
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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.
Video clips:
Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 AVC/H.264*
Audio:
MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)
48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format
Data storage
media
Internal memory: Approx. 43 MB
SD Memory Card (accepts a maximum 32 GB
SDHC Memory Card)
Image sensor/
camera effective
number of pixels
1/6-inch (0.4 cm) CMOS sensor
Still images: Approx. 1.1 million pixels
Videos (HD mode): Approx. 970,000 pixels
Videos (SD mode): Approx. 1.1 million pixels
* Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in
the same H.264 format as this model. However, such files cannot be
played back, since they are not compatible due to differences such as the
data compression method.
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Still image
G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)
k: 1184 × 888 pixels (approx. 1.1 million pixels)
,: 1280 × 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9
aspect ratio)
shooting mode
(recording
resolution)
[: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)
t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels,
sequential shots)
l: 1184 × 888 pixels (approx. 4 million pixels,
sequential shots)
Video clip
HD mode
recording mode
(recording
&: 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
SD mode
resolution)
(: 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps (60p)
): 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p)
h The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.94 fps,
and the 30 fps frame rate is 29.97 fps.
White balance
Lens
Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
Focal length: f = 2.5 mm to 75.0 mm, Optical 30×
zoom
Open: F = 1.8 (Wide) to 4.3 (Tele)
7 groups, 10 elements (including two with three
aspheric surfaces)
Galvanometer iris
Internal ND filter
35 mm film camera conversion
Still image shooting: 43 mm to 1,290 mm (30×)
Video clip recording: 43 mm to 1,290 mm (30×)
Exposure control
type
Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/
Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control
Exposure compensation available from the Shooting
Setting Screen (0 1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps)
Light-measuring
mode
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted
measuring, spot measuring
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SPECIFICATIONS
Range
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)
Digital zoom
Shutter speed
For shooting:
1× to approx. 50×
For playback:
1× to 25× (varies with resolution)
Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/500 sec.
(Maximum approx. 2 seconds when scene select
function set to lamp Q)
(During flash: 1/30 to 1/500 sec.)
Sequential shots mode: 1/15 to 1/500 sec. (no flash)
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
(1/15 sec. max.: when scene select function is set
to the lamp Qhigh sensitivity mode)
Sensitivity
Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/
video clip recording mode:
Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800; still
image shooting: ISO 50 to 200)/ISO 50, ISO 100,
ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600
(switchable from Shooting Setting Screen)
h Sensitivity measured in compliance with the
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).
h Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 equivalent
when Scene Select function is set to Q.
Minimum subject
illumination
11 lux (1/30 sec in the scene select AUTO mode)
3 lux (1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp
mode)
Image stabilizer
Video: Electronic
Still image: Electronic
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Monitor
3.0" (7.6 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color
wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx.
230,000 pixels
Flash working
range
GN = 4.0
Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 4.4 m (14.44 ft.)
(Wide)
Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 1.9 m (6.23 ft.) (Tele)
Flash modes
Focus
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off
TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point
range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode:
Continuous focus), manual focus (22 steps)
Self-timer
Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Ambient
environment
Temperature
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation)
0 to 35 °C (32 to 95°F) (when
charging)
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity
30 to 90% (operating, no
condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no
condensation)
Power supply
Battery pack
(supplied)
Li-ion battery pack (DB-L50) ×1
AC adaptor
(supplied)
VAR-G9
Power consumption
2.8 W (When using the Li-ion
battery during recording)
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 53.3 (W) × 105 (D) × 57.3 (H) mm
2.10 (W) × 4.13 (D) × 2.26 (H) in.
(Maximum dimensions)
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 253 cc
Weight
Approx. 226 g (8.0 oz.) (camera
only [without battery pack and
card])
Approx. 269 g (9.5 oz.) (including
battery pack and card)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera connectors
USB/AV
Dedicated regrouped jack
(communication/audio
and video output)
terminal
Audio
output
310 mVrms (–8 dBs), 47 kΩ, stereo
Video
output
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync
negative, composite video, NTSC
color TV system/PAL TV system
(switchable from the Option Setting
Menu)
USB
USB 2.0 High Speed
PC camera: USB video class
Battery life
Shooting
Still image
shooting mode
Approx. 470 images:
CIPA standard (when a SanDisk
2 GB SD Memory Card is used)
Video clip
recording mode
Approx. 200 minutes:
Recorded in & mode
Playback
Approx. 570 minutes:
Monitor on, continuous playback
i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a
25 °C (77°F) ambient temperature.
i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery
pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures
below 10 °C (50°F), the battery pack operation time is significantly
reduced.
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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time
Shooting/
recording
mode
SD Memory Card
8 GB 16 GB
Resolution
setting
Internal
memory
t
k
,
[
t
l
&
(
)
32 images
39 images
41 images
53 images
32 images
39 images
38 sec.
5,790 images 11,600 images
7,110 images 14,200 images
7,540 images 15,100 images
9,570 images 19,200 images
5,790 images 11,600 images
7,110 images 14,200 images
Still image
mode
1 hr. 55 min.
2 hr. 51 min.
5 hr. 32 min.
3 hr. 51 min.
5 hr. 43 min.
11 hr.
Video clip
mode
56 sec.
1 min. 49 sec.
Audio
recording
mode
—
43 min.
130 hr.
261 hr.
i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours,
the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file.
In the video clip recording mode, when the size of the file being recorded
exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording
continues in a new file. (These 4 GB segments are automatically created.
The recording session continues until you stop recording, but video clip or
voice memo recording is temporarily interrupted while the file is being
saved.)
i The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by SanDisk is used.
i Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and
shooting conditions, etc.).
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SPECIFICATIONS
Concerning the multi-indicator
The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the
different camera operations.
Multi-indicator
Multi-indicator
status
Color
Green
Orange
Camera status
Connected to a
computer or
printer
Lit
Power save
mode active
Flashing
Connected to a
TV
Lit
Lit
Charging
Battery charge
error or rise in
internal
Slow
temperature
Red
Flashing
During self-
Fast timer
photography
Very Accessing
fast memory
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Supplied AC adaptor
Part number
Power source
Rated output
VAR-G9
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
DC 5 V, 2.0 A
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation),
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage)
Temperature
Humidity
Ambient
environment
20 to 80% (no condensation)
46.0 (W) × 77.8 (D) × 24.0 (H) mm
1.81 (W) × 3.06 (D) × 0.94 (H) in.
Dimensions
Weight (without power cord) Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz.)
VPC-TH1
AC 125 V, 7 A
Power cord
rated value
VPC-TH1EX AC 250 V, 2.5 A
VPC-TH1GX Differs depending on the country
i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to
be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your
local dealer for details.
Supplied Li-ion battery pack
Model number
Voltage
DB-L50
3.7 V
Capacity
1,900 mAh (Typ.)
Ambient
environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (during use)
–10 to 30 °C (14 to 86 °F) (storage)
Humidity
10 to 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions
Weight
53.1 (W) × 35.3 (D) mm × 11.4 (H)
2.09 (W) × 1.39 (D) in. ×0.45 (H)
Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Others
Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the USA and other countries.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA).
®
®
®
In this manual, the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, Microsoft
®
®
®
Windows XP operating system, and Microsoft Windows Vista operating
system are collectively referred to as “Windows”.
ArcSoft is a registered trademark of ArcSoft, Inc.
Software Red Eye by FotoNation 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation
TM
®
Inc.
©
Red Eye software 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by
U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending.
SDHC is a trademark.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
CAUTION
i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written
permission.
i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.
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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a
test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and ready to go
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this camera.
i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
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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. If you are getting blurred images even when using the
autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.
k How the autofocus works
The autofocus is activated when the [
Press the [ ] button slightly, and the target mark will appear on the monitor
to indicate that the autofocus has been activated. Next, continue to gently
press the [ ] button all the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is
] button is gently pressed halfway.
the way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focused.
k Reasons for unfocused images
1 The [
] button was pressed all the way in one step.
2 After the image was focused, the subject moved.
h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the
camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of
focus.
3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.
h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus
mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set
to the super macro (close-up) mode (pages 50, 60 and 89), the image
will not be in focus.
k Preventing blurred images
1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.
2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the [
3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera
steady, gently continue to press the [ ] button all the way down.
] button halfway.
Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the [
ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.
] button will
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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.
k Reasons for unfocused images
When the [
] button is gently pressed halfway, the camera’s autofocus
works by determining the distance between the camera and the subject.
Once the subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is snapped,
the image may be out of focus. This often happens when you once lock the
focus on a subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the picture.
And, conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the [
] button all
the way in one step in an attempt to quickly capture an action scene, thus
failing to activate the autofocus in time.
k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 89])
In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your
camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the
subject is automatically determined when you press the [
] button halfway.
In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually set the focus by
specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject before
taking the picture.
k How to photograph a moving subject
1 Set the camera’s focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance
to the correct distance between the camera and the subject.
2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the [
]
button all the way down.
<Advantage of using the manual focus>
i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to
activate.
i Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more
accurate.
<Using the manual focus effectively>
i When photographing a moving subject, press the [
] button just before
the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter will be released
when the subject is at the correct distance.
i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an
object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.
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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.
i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try
techniques that allow the subject to stand out.
i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear
dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or
changing the exposure compensation setting.
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a)
Points:
i Match the camera’s movement with that of the subject.
i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle).
i Don’t be too hesitant to press the [
] button, or you’ll miss the action.
NOTE
i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you’re holding the
camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the
camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body–not
just your arms–with the camera while shooting.
i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than
the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end.
i Learn to press the [
] button quickly yet smoothly the instant your photo
chance occurs.
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Night photography (night view portrait 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. Stabilize the camera when shooting.
i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by
using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or
your subject’s face will appear too bright.
i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for
about 2 seconds.
Photographing scenery (landscape mode +)
Points:
i Shoot using a high resolution.
i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.
i Pay attention to picture composition.
NOTE
i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the
photo, the higher the resolution, the better.
i To zoom in on distant scenery, it’s better to use the optical zoom. Using the
digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping
your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.
Taking care to stabilize the camera will increase the likelihood of getting a
clear photo.
i Don’t forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and
be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.
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