INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-HD700EX VPC-HD700 VPC-HD700GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD700EX, VPC-HD700 and VPC-HD700GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FOR EU USERS Note: iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only 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 reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Symbols used in this manual HINT CAUTION (page xx) Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. Points that require special attention. Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 187) and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 195).
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack. Battery cover Battery pack 1 2 3 2 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”.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. Shooting 1 2 3 Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC. REC/PLAY switch Set to REC Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.
Playback 1 2 Set the REC/PLAY switch to PLAY. h The display changes to the Playback Screen and the image that was just captured is shown. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to see.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) Introduced here is the procedure to use the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) to burn movies captured with your camera to a DVD, creating your original DVD. Install the application programs Install two programs from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (in this manual, referred to as Photoshop Album SE) and, for creating DVDs, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.
3 In the installation window, click on [Finish]. h The installation window closes. h Remove the DVD-ROM from your computer’s DVD drive. h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button. Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 3 4 5 6 ix Select [COMPUTER], and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. h Select [CARD READER], and press the SET button. h The screen to import data to the computer appears on your computer’s monitor. Click the [IMPORT] button.
Burn video clips onto a DVD 1 2 3 Double-click on your desktop’s Premiere Elements icon to run the Premiere Elements program. h The Premiere Elements welcome screen appears. Click on the [New Project] icon. h The [New Project] dialog box appears. Type a project name in the “Name:” field. h Use any name that is easy to understand.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 4 5 6 xi Click the [OK] button. h The screen to edit the data you’ll burn to the DVD appears. Click on [Files and folders] in the “Get Media from:” field. h The screen to select the data to burn to the DVD appears. h Specify the folder that contains the files (My Pictures\Adobe\Digital Camera Data\Date folder). Specify the video clip data you wish to burn to the DVD. h Select the desired data by clicking on it.
7 8 9 Click the [Open] button. h The window to select the data closes, and the display returns to the screen to edit the data you’ll burn to the DVD. h The data specified in step 6 appears in the “Available Media:” field. Double-click on the data you wish to burn to the DVD. Drag and drop the data you selected in step 8 to “Drag clip here to add to movie” in the “My Project” field. h The data to burn to the DVD appears in the “Scenes” of the “My Project” field.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 10 Click the [Create DVD] tab. h “DVD menus” appears. 11 Click the [Burn DVD] button. h The dialog box to burn to a DVD appears. h For “Burn to:” in the “DVD Settings”, specify “Disc”. 12 Click the [Burn] button. h Burning to DVD begins. 13 When writing is complete, click the [Close] button. 14 Click the close button. h The dialog box to confirm whether to save the project appears.
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 movie feature.
CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11 How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 16 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 17 High-quality images with “high definition” .....................................
SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................68 For best results ..............................................................................68 Using the autofocus .......................................................................69 Select the recording size ...............................................................71 Select the focus setting ................................................................72 Hints for taking pictures .....
CONTENTS ISO SENSITIVITY .............................................................................. 110 WHITE BALANCE .............................................................................. 112 EXPOSURE SETTING ...................................................................... 113 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ................................................................. 115 FACE CHASER ................................................................................. 116 HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE ....
FILE NO. MEMORY ............................................................................162 FORMATTING A CARD .....................................................................165 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................167 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................168 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ................................................................168 For audio recordings .......................
CONTENTS Docking station ........................................................................... 217 Remote control unit ..................................................................... 217 Concerning the multi-indicator .................................................... 218 Supplied AC adaptor ................................................................... 219 Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 219 Others .....................................
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.
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Photographing people • “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 98 • “FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 100 Sharp face shots • “FACE CHASER” on page 116 Simplified operation for shooting/playback • “SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE” on page 46 • “FULL AUTO MODE” on page 67 Photographing landscapes • “SCENE SELECT” (landscape mode) on page 98 Take a self-photo • “SELF-TIMER” on page 10
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 IMAGES” on page 82 • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 86 • “ROTATE STILL IMAGE” on page 128 Search for image/ audio files • “9-image display playback” on page 89 • “Selecting the playback folder” on page 90 Magnify an image • “Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on page 91 • “Audio playback” on page 96 Adjust the speaker
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION File managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio files • “9-image display playback” on page 89 • “Selecting the playback folder” on page 90 Delete files Protect files from accidental erasure • “DELETING FILES” on page 87 • “FILE PROTECT” on page 121 Format a card • “FORMATTING A CARD” on page 165 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • “EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 133 Specify the number of prints, inde
Using with a computer Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your Using with Windows Vista camera to a computer • “CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE” on page 14 in the • “Copy data from your camera to the computer” on page viii Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD • “Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Soft case (page 15): 1 i Handstrap (page 13): 1 i Xacti Software DVD (DVD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (page 32): 1 i Docking station (pages 24 and 28): 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable (pages 172 and 173): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated component cable (page 174): 1 i HDMI cable (page 175): 1 Included with model VPC-HD700EX.
i Remote control unit (pages 25, 29 to 31 and 81): 1 FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap 13 English
k Lens cap English 14
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k Soft case 15 English
Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card English 16
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your digital movie camera can record video clips in high vision. 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. In addition, it comes with the “Xacti Library” feature for saving recorded data to hard disk and managing files without using a computer.
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 46) Select from two shooting/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.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Sharp face shots (page 116) 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.
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (pages 21 and 4 in the Xacti Software DVD 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 DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.
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SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front SETUP English 22
PARTS NAMES Rear FULL AUTO button [ ] button MENU button Zoom switch [T]/[]] [W]/[P] [ ] button Multi-indicator Monitor Speaker REC/PLAY switch SET button Card slot cover SIMPLE/NORMAL switch DC IN terminal cover Bottom Tripod stand hole 23 English Docking station terminal
Docking station Front Docking station terminal SETUP Operation mode button Rear DC IN terminal USB terminal COMPONENT/AV terminal HDMI terminal English 24
PARTS NAMES Remote control unit 1 2 3 5 4 8 6 9 7 ; A 1 [ ] button 2 [ ] button 3 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side 4 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side 5 SET button 6 Works the same as toggling SET button to the left 7 MENU button 8 Works the same as toggling SET button up 9 Works the same as toggling SET button to the right 0 Works the same as toggling SET button down A ON/OFF button h Works only when the camera is s
INSTALL THE CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 165). 1 Open the card slot cover. Card slot cover SETUP 1 Release from the bottom end. 2 2 Pull gently. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. 3 Open.
INSTALL THE CARD 3 Close the card slot cover. h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. 1 Open 2 Push 3 Pull out CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card.
PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION The supplied docking station is used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV, as well as to charge the battery pack installed in the camera. 1 SETUP Connect the docking station to a power outlet. h Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with the camera. Prepare the battery A battery is already installed in the remote control unit at the time of purchase. 1 Pull out the battery insulating sheet. h The remote control unit becomes operable when the insulating sheet is removed.
How to use the remote control unit The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.). When operating the remote control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it and the remote control sensor. SETUP CAUTION i If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting, the remote control receiving range may become shorter.
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Changing the remote control code The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is used. The remote control code is set to “RC CODE 1” at the time of purchase.
PREPARING THE POWER Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used. Charging the battery pack SETUP 1 Open the battery cover. 1 Push 3 Open 2 Pull Battery cover 2 Insert the battery pack. h Take care that it is positioned correctly.
PREPARING THE POWER 3 Replace the battery cover. 1 Align the cover 2 Push h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. 4 33 Prepare the docking station (page 28).
5 Multi-indicator SETUP Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set the camera in the docking station. h Set the camera securely, making sure that the camera is correctly oriented in relation to the terminal contacts in the docking station. h Charging begins when the camera is set in the docking station. h During charging, the multiindicator is lit red. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off.
PREPARING THE POWER CAUTION Using the camera when it is set in the docking station... i You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the docking station. 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 multiindicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack.
When using a power outlet Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used. Using the AC adaptor SETUP DC IN terminal To power outlet DC IN terminal cover To open 1 Use fingernail 2 Pull towards to open. the rear. 3 Open downwards.
PREPARING THE POWER Using the docking station Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord to connect the docking station to a power outlet, and set the camera in the docking station.
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 shooting mode or playback mode.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 2 3 39 Set the REC/PLAY switch. To shoot pictures: Set to REC. To play back images: Set to PLAY. Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on. h If the date and time have not been set, the screen to set the date and time is shown on the monitor.
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. English 40 SETUP In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after 1 minute of no use during shooting, or 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.
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. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2007 1 Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2007/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day.
DATE AND TIME SETTING 3 4 Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display. 4 Press the SET button. Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down.
5 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button. English 44 SETUP HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days).
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). 1 Turn on the camera (page 39). REC/PLAY switch 2 Set the REC/PLAY switch to the desired mode. For recording: Set it to REC. For playback: Set it to PLAY. 362 HD-SHQ 00:05:08 F3.5 1/30 2007.12.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL 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.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch, located next to the monitor, to switch between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes. 1 Set the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to the desired mode. SIMPLE mode: Set it to SIMPLE. NORMAL mode: Set it to NORMAL.
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen 1 Shooting mode 362 Playback mode HD-SHQ 00:05:08 F3.5 1/30 2007.12.24 PLAY English 48 SETUP Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode. h Use the REC/PLAY switch to select the shooting mode or playback mode. To access the Shooting Menu: Set the switch to REC. To access the Playback Menu: Set the switch to PLAY.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 2 Set the camera to the SIMPLE mode or NORMAL mode. h Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to select the desired mode. To select the SIMPLE mode: Set the switch to SIMPLE. To select the NORMAL mode: Set the switch to NORMAL. SIMPLE/NORMAL switch SIMPLE mode NORMAL mode HD-SHQ 362 00:05:08 F3.
3 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in steps 1 and 2 appears on the monitor. Display the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu → go to page 51, step 4. Display the NORMAL Mode Setting Menu → go to page 52, step 4. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE To access the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu Screen 4 51 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.
To access a NORMAL Mode Setting Menu 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. SETUP 5 Toggle the SET button to the right.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL 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.
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.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu O3[42 .55.
1 Recording size (page 71) h Select the video clip size to record. ? : The recorded video clip size will be 1280 × 720 pixels, and the captured still image size will be 3072 × 2304 pixels w. : The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size will be 3072 × 2304 pixels w. 6 4 Remaining battery power indication (page 170) : The video clip size will be 320 × 240 pixels, and the still image size will be 640 × 480 pixels [.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu 1 2 3 Start slideshow OK 57 English 4
1 Slideshow (page 85) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 86) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback. 3 Delete (page 87) h Delete files.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu RECORDING MENU 1 MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER 1 2 3 59 English HD-SHQ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Video clip settings (page 92) &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 frames per second (high bit rate). A: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 frames per second (standard bit rate). 2 Still image settings (page 93) E: Image size is 3680 × 2760 pixels. x: Image size is 3072 × 2304 pixels (low compression). w: Image size is 3072 × 2304 pixels (normal compression). >: Image size is 3072 × 1728 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio). G: Image size is 1600 × 1200 pixels.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE RECORDING MENU 2 MOVIE STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE 1 EXP MEASURE 2 ISO 3 WHITE BALANCE 1 2 3 61 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Movie stabilizer (page 104) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. ]: Record without image stabilizer. \: Record with image stabilizer on. 3 Focus area (page 108) B: 9-point range finder focus C: Spot focus 4 Light-measuring mode (page 109) X: Multi-section light measuring W: Center-weighted light measuring Y: Spot light-measuring * The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE RECORDING MENU 3 EXPOSURE DIGITAL ZOOM FACE CHASER 1 HIGH SENSITIVITY 1 2 3 P 1 2 3 4 2 3 5 63 English
1 Exposure (page 113) @: The exposure is set automatically. T: Set the shutter speed manually. g: Set the aperture manually. H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 4 High sensitivity mode (page 117) 1: Increased sensitivity 2: Normal sensitivity 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 170) SETUP 2 Digital zoom (page 115) Q: Enable the digital zoom. B: Disable the digital zoom. 3 Face chaser (page 116) -: Enable face chaser. .: Disable face chaser.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu 2 2 3 1 Slideshow (page 119) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 86) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback. 3 Protect (page 121) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) 65 English 4 Delete (page 87) h Delete files. 5 Printing instructions (page 122) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 6 Rotate (page 128) h Rotate a still image.
1 Resize (page 129) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 2 Edit photo (page 130) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural or enhance blurry images due to camera shake. 3 Extract still image (page 132) h Extract a still image from a video clip. 4 Video clip edit (page 133) h Edit video clips. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SETUP 1 PLAYBACK MENU 2 RESIZE 2 EDIT PHOTO 1 EXTRACT STILL 2 EDIT VIDEO 3 SELECT FOLDER COPY 5 Select folder (page 90) h Select a folder to play back.
FULL AUTO MODE In the full auto mode, you can record files using the settings in effect at the time of shipment from the factory. However, even if you set the camera to the full auto mode, the settings you specified in the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode are retained, so your specified settings will be restored when you quit the full auto mode. FULL AUTO button i Inoperative during playback.
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. SIMPLE/SHOOTING Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 72). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
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. SIMPLE/SHOOTING 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.
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 Shooting Menu (page 48), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.
Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. SIMPLE/SHOOTING All ranges Automatic focus (people, landscape, etc.) OK 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal). 8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro).
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the [ ] button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 145). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera. Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 3 Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. 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. SIMPLE/SHOOTING 2 Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the shooting mode (page 45). End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the shooting mode (page 45). [ ] button Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way. h The shutter releases and the image is captured. h You can view the captured image on the monitor by keeping the [ ] button depressed when you capture the image (postview [page 147]).
i The large target mark appears when Aperture the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen. The focus can be locked i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 149), the autofocus can be set to a fixed focus. When the autofocus is fixed, the p icon appears on the monitor. i When the focus range (page 72) setting is changed, the focus lock is released.
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 Shooting Menu (page 48), select the flash setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the flash operation appears.
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 3 4 Press the [ [ [ ] button SIMPLE/SHOOTING 2 Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the shooting mode (page 45). ] button ] button. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image. press the [ ] button. Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording.
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i The face chaser feature (page 116) are inoperative. Why does recording stop? i When you capture a still image during video clip recording, recording briefly stops while the image is being saved. Video clip recording resumes after the still image is saved.
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 3 Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. When the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side again, the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues.
SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture images and play them back using the supplied remote control unit. 1 2 3 4 81 Prepare the remote control unit (page 29). Turn the camera on, and set the REC/PLAY switch to REC or PLAY. h Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC for shooting, or to PLAY for playback. Aim the remote control unit at the camera’s remote control sensor. h Open the monitor unit.
PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 45). Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen. 2007.12.24 PLAY Video clip pattern SET button 2007.12.24 3 For a video clip, press the SET button. h Playback begins.
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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.
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back still image files. 2 SLIDESHOW ALL START>>> MOVIE PHOTO OK 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.
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. PLAY VOLUME SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 14 2 VOLUME SETTING 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.
DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once. 1 2 87 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select the delete c icon, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE: Deletes one file at a time. DELETE ALL: Deletes all files. DELETE DELETE SINGLE DELETE ALL OK Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.
3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. 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. CAUTION i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted.
PLAYBACK MODES 9-image display playback 1 2 3 Display the image you wish to play back. Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. Instead of pressing the SET button, you can push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side to show the image full screen.
Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. 1 2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side 2 times. 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 9-image display (page 89). 100 101 102 103 104 105 SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 3 Display the Playback Screen.
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 [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. To magnify: Magnification increases each time the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side.
NORMAL SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING SIZE The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording size that is correct for the intended purpose. Movies 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “MOVIE”, and press the SET button. &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 frames per second (high bit rate).
RECORDING SIZE 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. Still images 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. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button.
Sequential shots 1 2 3 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button. Select P, and press the SET button. Press the [ ] button. h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ kept pressed. ] button is English 94 NORMAL/SHOOTING HINT i The maximum number of images in a sequential shots sequence is 5.
RECORDING SIZE Audio recording Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording 1 2 95 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “MOVIE”, and press the SET button. Select <, and press the SET button. h The audio recording mode is enabled. h The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed.
3 4 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ ] button while recording. Length of recording REC00:00:06 HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording i Press the [ ] button during audio recording to capture a still image. Note, however, that if the resolution in the still image mode is set to k, it automatically changes to w and the image is captured.
RECORDING SIZE 2 Play back the recording. To do this... Normal playback Press the SET button. Pause Press the SET button. Toggle the SET button up. Stop playback Toggle the SET button down. Fast forward 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.
SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “SCENE SELECT”, and press the SET button. Scene setting Shooting mode setting Features Singleshot Sequential shots Video clip The camera makes the optimum settings. m m m a Sports Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject.
SCENE SELECT 2 99 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “FILTER”, and press the SET button. &: %: W: ,: Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the filter setting. h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and press the SET button.
FLASH OPERATION The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. The flash can be enabled only when capturing single still images. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “FLASH”, and press the SET button. k: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. m: The flash operates with every image captured, regardless of the subject brightness.
SELF-TIMER Set the delay time before recording starts after the [ pressed. 1 ] or [ Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “SELFTIMER”, and press the SET button. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ [ ] button is pressed. x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ [ ] button is pressed. 3 ] button or ] button or NORMAL/SHOOTING 2 ] button is Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 149), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ ] button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button.
MOVIE MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize jittery movie images by compensating for unintentional hand motion. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “MOVIE STABILIZER”, and press the SET button. \: Motion compensation is enabled. ]: Motion compensation is not enabled. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the movie stabilizer setting.
MOVIE MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) 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 80) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
FOCUS RANGE 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. h When the focus range is set to *, + or -, the corresponding indication appears on the monitor. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the focus range setting.
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus 1 2 3 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. Select “MANUAL”, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen. 362 HD-SHQ 00:05:07 2.
FOCUS MODE You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 B: 9-point range finder focus is selected. C: Spot focus is selected. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area. Spot light-measuring: You can compose the picture and capture the image after first modulating the light only at the center spot of the monitor.
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “ISO”, and press the SET button. *The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.
ISO SENSITIVITY HINT 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 (page 149), you can change the ISO setting from the Shooting Screen.
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “WHITE BALANCE”, and press the SET button. 2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting.
EXPOSURE SETTING The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually by the user. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “EXPOSURE”, and press the SET button. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program AE). Example: For simple shooting with minimum setup, using the camera’s automatic settings. T: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed and enable/disable the ND filter.
2 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select ND filter, aperture value or shutter speed. 2 Toggle the SET button left or right to change the setting for the selected parameter. ND filter F3.5 1/500 Shutter speed Aperture Press the SET button. h This completes the exposure setting.
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “DIGITAL ZOOM”, and press the SET button. DIGITAL ZOOM ON OFF Q: Digital zoom can be used. B: Digital zoom cannot be used. 2 OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the digital zoom setting.
FACE CHASER As you capture a still image, 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. 1 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the face chaser setting. HINT When the face chaser is set to ON... i Each face in the Shooting Screen is marked with a green frame. i Faces that are in focus are marked with a double green frame.
HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 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. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “HIGH SENSITIVITY”, and press the SET button. 1: The high sensitivity mode is activated. 2: The high sensitivity mode is not activated. 2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the high sensitivity mode setting.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (page 149), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 2 Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned. h The exposure compensation bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the exposure. h The exposure compensation numerical value is shown at the left end of the exposure compensation bar.
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2 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.
FILE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. 1 2 3 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. h “LOCK” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then “UNLOCK” appears. PROTECT LOCK EXIT OK Toggle the SET button up or down to select “LOCK”, and press the SET button. h The protect mode is set for the file.
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.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 132). 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.
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 Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”. ALL IMAGES: The printing instructions are applied to all the images. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are applied only to the image currently displayed. Press the SET button. h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS 4 5 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. h Toggle the SET button up or down. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints. h Press the SET button. h The number of prints is set. h From the screen on which the number of prints is set, press the zoom switch. h Press the SET button.
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. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 122). 2 Select “INDEX”. 3 INDEX PRINT OK EXIT OK Select “OK”, and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Printing Instructions Screen.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 122). 2 Select “ALL CLEAR”. 3 4 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen. Select “CANCEL”, and press the SET button.
ROTATE STILL IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 2 Select “ROTATE”, and press the SET button. RIGHT: Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees. LEFT: Rotates image counterclockwise 90 degrees. ROTATE RIGHT LEFT OK Select “RIGHT” or “LEFT”, and press the SET button. h Each time the SET button is pressed, the image is rotated another 90 degrees. HINT i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated.
REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. 1 2 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48). Select “RESIZE”, and press the SET button. 2M (4:3): The size changes to 1600 × 1200 pixels. 0.3M (4:3): The size changes to 640 × 480 pixels.
CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, and enhance still images that are blurry due to camera shake. 1 2 Select “EDIT PHOTO”, and press the SET button. h The Edit Photo Screen appears. BLUR CORRECTION: Repairs the effects of camera shake. RED-EYE CORRECT.: Repair the red-eye effect. Select the desired type of edit, and press the SET button. h The corresponding edit screen appears.
CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT 5 6 Press the [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved. OVERWRITE FILE: The original file is deleted, and only the corrected image is saved. Select the desired method to save the corrected image, and press the SET button. h The corrected image is saved, and you are returned to the Edit Photo Screen.
EXTRACTING ONE FRAME FROM A VIDEO CLIP You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original file remains unchanged). 1 2 4 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select “EXTRACT STILL”, and press the SET button. 16:9: The currently displayed image will be saved as a still image with an aspect ratio of 16:9. (This selection is available only for video clips recorded in the HD mode.
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 Specify the frames (1, 2) where the video clip is to be cut. 2 A B J Extract the specified portion.
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 NORMAL/PLAYBACK 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.) CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not move the REC/PLAY switch.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Video clip cutting (extracting) 1 2 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK 3 Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears.
4 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 5. 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. 2 Specify the end point of the extract.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 6 7 Press the [O] button. 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: 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.
Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN 2 Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 6-image playback display for video clips appears.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 3 4 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. 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. Press the [O] button.
5 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. HINT i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE” in step 5 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (page 121).
DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) 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. 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.
OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. 1 Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. RECORDING MENU 1 MOVIE HD-SHQ PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER 1 2 3 Option tab 2 1 OPTION MENU 1 CLOCK SET 2 INFO DISPLAY 3 STARTUP DISPLAY 1 OPERATION BEEP 2 POST VIEW 3 REC FOLDER 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.
SCREEN DISPLAY Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. 1 2 3 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “INFO DISPLAY”, and press the SET button. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (for video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture-date. COUNTER: Display the video clip playback time. OFF: Do not display the capture date and playback time. INFO DISPLAY SHOW ALL DATE & TIME COUNTER OFF OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on in the recording mode. 1 2 Select “STARTUP DISPLAY”, and press the SET button. DATE & TIME: The camera’s date and time setting is shown. Xacti: The Xacti logo is shown. OFF: No startup display. STARTUP DISPLAY DATE & TIME Xacti OFF OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected startup display is set.
OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons ([ ] button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide. 1 2 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “OPERATION BEEP”, and press the SET button. h If “ALL OFF” is selected and the SET button pressed, all the operation sounds are muted.
3 Press the MENU button. h The operation sound settings are completed. HINT i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not want them to be audible. English 146 OPTION SETTINGS 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears.
POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (postview) after the [ ] button is pressed. 1 2 3 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “POST VIEW”, and press the SET button. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second. 2 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 2 seconds. OFF: The post-view image is not displayed. POST VIEW 1 sec 2 sec OFF OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). 1 2 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “REC FOLDER”, and press the SET button. h Select “NEW”.
ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. 1 2 3 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). 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.
4 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK OK 5 Press the SET button. 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 3 through 5. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK FOCUS FLASH EXP COMPENSATION RECOMMENDED SETTINGS OK 6 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Option Setting Menu.
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Image noise when recording video clips or still images, as well as audio noise such as from the wind, can be minimized with the noise-reduction function. 1 2 3 4 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “NOISE REDUCTION”, and NOISE REDUCTION press the SET button. MOVIE NR: MOVIE NR OFF Set ON/OFF the function to reduce PHOTO NR OFF image noise when recording a video clip.
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. 1 2 Select “IMAGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal. VIVID: Color saturation is increased. SOFT: The sharpness is subdued for a softer image. SOFT VIVID: The sharpness is softened and color saturation is increased. IMAGE SETTINGS NORMAL VIVID SOFT SOFT VIVID OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the image quality setting.
FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. 1 2 3 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “FLICKER REDUCT”, and press the SET button. ON: Turns on the flicker-reduction setting. OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction setting. FLICKER REDUCT ON OFF OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. 1 2 3 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “BRIGHTNESS”, and press the SET button. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the brightness, and press the SET button. h The monitor brightness is set.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 2 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “LANGUAGE”, and press the SET button. : Japanese ENGLISH: English FRANCAIS: French DEUTSCH: German ESPAÑOL: Spanish ITALIANO: Italian NEDERLANDS: Dutch : Russian PORTUGUÊS: Portuguese TÜRKÇE: Turkish : Korean : Chinese (simplified) : Chinese (traditional) 3 Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
TV OUTPUT SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal, COMPONENT/AV terminal or HDMI terminal. 1 2 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). TV OUTPUT TV SYSTEM TV TYPE COMPONENT/HDMI NTSC 16:9 720p OK OPTION SETTINGS Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the COMPONENT/AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV’s aspect ratio.
TV OUTPUT SETTING 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. 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. 720p: The output signal is set to 720p.
k 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.
TV OUTPUT SETTING “TV TYPE” setting TV type to be connected Image file to be displayed TV display Still image (4:3) 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode * The still image examples are for images captured in a 16:9 still image 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.
POWER SAVE FUNCTION Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save function is activated. 1 2 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142).
POWER SAVE FUNCTION 3 4 5 6 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Up: Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. Press the SET button. Press the MENU button. h The standby time is set.
FILE NO. MEMORY 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 memory function is set to “OFF”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
FILE NO. MEMORY 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 .....
1 2 3 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “FILE NO. CONT’D”, and press the SET button. ON: The file number memory function is on. OFF: The file number memory function is off. FILE NO. CONT’D ON OFF OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected file number memory function is set. English 164 OPTION SETTINGS HINT i Until the file number memory function is turned “OFF”, consecutive file names are assigned.
FORMATTING A CARD 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. 1 2 3 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “FORMAT”, and press the SET button. h In normal use, a full format is not necessary.
4 Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. HINT To cancel formatting i In step 4, select “NO”, and press the SET button. English 166 OPTION SETTINGS CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting. Formatting erases the data i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. 1 2 3 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “RESET SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Setting Menu. Select “RESET”, and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings.
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 216.
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 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 87) from the card.
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 215. 1 Battery pack remaining charge indicator No indication, or RECORDING MENU 1 MOVIE HD-SHQ PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER 1 2 3 Battery pack remaining charge indicator Battery remaining charge Approx.
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 141). 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.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the connection cable.
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal Dedicated S-AV interface cable Yellow plug: Not connected* To AC adaptor COMPONENT/AV terminal Set the input to “VIDEO”. i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. S-terminal White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal * When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.
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 White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal To AC adaptor COMPONENT/AV terminal i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. Set the input to “VIDEO”.
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connecting to the HDMI terminal HDMI cable (recommended accessory) To AC adaptor HDMI terminal Set the input to “HDMI”. To HDMI terminal To reduce spurious radiation i Please affix the cores (included) Core (large) Core (small) HINT i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
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 When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera’s monitor. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor. Audio playback: see page 96 i The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 81). i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well.
Xacti Library The Xacti Library feature allows you to save files recorded with your camera to a large-capacity hard disk without using a computer and play them back on your TV. No computer operation is involved. You can view high-definition images right on your TV screen. In addition, you have access to file operations such as copy and delete, as well as file management using the calendar. For detailed information about using Xacti Library, please see the separate Xacti Library Instruction Manual.
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PictBridge MODE 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 Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied docking station to connect the camera to the printer.
PictBridge MODE 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 appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT 1 IMAGE PRINT ALL IMAGES INDEX DPOF PRINTER SETTINGS 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.
PRINTING Printing selected images Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 2 3 5 Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. PRINT 1 IMAGE :1 copy PRINT EXIT Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to print. h Specify the image to print. Specify the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up to select “COPIES”, and press the SET button.
PRINTING Printing all images Print all of the images on the card. 1 2 3 Complete the print preparations (page 178). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT ALL IMAGES 100-0022 PRINT EXIT OK CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the card i Delete unwanted images before printing.
Making an index print Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 Complete the print preparations (page 178).
PRINTING Printing images according to printing instructions (requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. 1 2 3 Complete the print preparations (page 122), and complete the print preparations (page 178). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. h Printing begins about 1 minute after the SET button is pressed.
Changing the printer settings Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 2 Complete the print preparations (page 178). PRINTER SETTINGS MEDIA TYPE PAPER SIZE LAYOUT QUALITY DATE STAMP PRINTER VALUES PRINTER VALUES PRINTER VALUES PRINTER VALUES PRINTER VALUES OK CONNECTING TO A PRINTER Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen appears.
PRINTING 3 4 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button. h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer Settings Screen. h Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters, as desired.
OTHER CONNECTIONS OTHER CONNECTIONS CONNECTING HEADPHONES Commercially sold headphones can be connected to the camera’s headphones terminal. about 1 cm (0.39 in.) Core (supplied) HINT i When headphones are connected, the internal speaker output is turned OFF. English 186 OTHER CONNECTIONS CAUTION i It is recommended that you do not use headphones while driving an automobile or motorbike, while riding a bicycle or while walking.
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.
Shooting Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer — Which resolution setting should I use? — Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use: E, x, w, >: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). G, P: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer — How can I get the distant view into focus? — The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. — Shooting 189 English Action Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image.
Monitor Answer Condition due to the monitor characteristics. Action Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images. The subject was too bright. Why is the image out of focus? The focus is not locked properly. Why is a part of the image missing? The image was captured at close range. When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Why do vertical stripes appear? Viewing images Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? 191 English Answer This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera.
Question Why is there no sound? What is the difference among the normal video (composite video) output, S-video output and component/HDMI output? Answer The volume on the TV is set to the minimum. — Connecting to a TV — Normal video (composite video) output: Combines Y (luminance) signal and chrominance signal and outputs the combined signal. S-video output: Outputs the Y signal and chrominance signal separately. Component/HDMI signal: Outputs the Y signal, B-Y signal and R-Y signal separately.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Printing Misc. Question Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Card full” message appear? Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? 193 English Answer There is a problem with the printer. Action Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer.
Question A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Can I use my camera abroad? Misc Why does the “System error” message appear? Answer The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera. — A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action After saving your files to a different medium, format the card. English 194 APPENDICES When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. Power Shooting Cause The battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed. 195 English The power save function is operating. The power is not turned on. Action Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a new battery pack.
Reference page Problem Cause Action An image is not captured when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. The flash off mode is selected. Install a new card. Delete the images that are not necessary. The flash does not operate. Shooting The battery pack is dead. The digital zoom does not work. The still image is set to E. The digital zoom setting is set to “OFF”.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Shooting A warning tone (beep-beepbeep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the selftimer. When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. 197 English Cause The battery pack is consumed. The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high.
Cause Action During video clip recording, recording momentarily stops. You captured a still image during video clip recording. Not a malfunction. When a still image is captured during video clip recording, recording briefly stops while the image is being saved. Video clip recording resumes after the still image is saved. Discontinue shooting, and wait for the camera to cool down before using it again. Set the REC/ PLAY switch to PLAY.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Cause Action The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. Use the forced flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Use the spot light-measuring mode. Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting. Set the flickerreduction setting to on. The subject was too far away. The subject was lit from behind.
Problem The image is too bright. Red-eye correction was not successful. Viewing images The video clip playback stops momentarily. Cause The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The red-eye effect area could not be recognized. A still image was captured during video clip recording. Reference page Action Select a different flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Set the ISO sensitivity to =. Not a malfunction.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is not in focus. Viewing images Cause Action The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. Capture the image with the subject within the photographable range. Select the correct focus setting for your needs. Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the [ ] button halfway to lock the focus. Then press the [ ] button all the way to capture the image. Clean the lens. The camera moved when the [ ] button was pressed.
Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The strap or a finger was blocking the lens. There is no file in the installed card. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. Reference page Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode. Set the white balance setting correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. Connecting to a TV No image or sound. Cause The TV output setting is not correct. Both the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable are connected. The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input is not set correctly. Image editing The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. 203 English This is a characteristic of the TV. The protect mode is set.
Action The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. The AC adaptor is not connected to the docking station. The camera is not correctly connected to the docking station. Check that the power cord of the AC adaptor is connected correctly. When inserting the camera in the docking station, push down on it to make sure that the connection between the camera and the docking station is secure. Turn the camera off.
TROUBLESHOOTING Misc. Problem Cause Action The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time” (page 216). The battery pack appears to be swollen. The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”. The recording capacity is less than the value specified for the card. Set the audio guide setting to “ON”. Depending on the card, the capacity may be less than the specified value.
Docking station Remote control unit Reference page Problem Cause Action The remote control unit does not seem to work. The remote control unit is aimed at the TV (not at the camera’s remote control sensor). Aim the remote control unit at the camera’s remote control sensor (within a range of about 15 degrees left or right horizontally from the remote control sensor). Remove or move the obstructing object. 29, 30 Replace with a new battery.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action The remote control unit does not seem to work. The remote control unit is too far from the camera’s remote control sensor. Operate the remote control unit from a position up to 7 meters from the docking station. Change the remote control code. Remote control unit 207 English The remote control codes for the remote control unit and camera’s remote control sensor are different.
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Remarks Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Focus range: + cannot be selected. Night view portrait / Snow & beach k Fireworks + Lamp* Q Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Focus range: + cannot be selected. Flash: Fixed at l. Still image NR: Fixed at “OFF”. * When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter speed decreases to 1/15 sec in order to produce a sufficiently bright image.
TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Cosmetic % Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Still image mode: E cannot be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected. About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to +. 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 =.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.
SPECIFICATIONS E: 3680 × 2760 pixels x: 3072 × 2304 pixels (approx. 7.1 million pixels: low compression) w: 3072 × 2304 pixels (approx. 7.1 million pixels: normal compression) >: 3072 × 1728 pixels (approx. 5.3 million pixels: 16:9 ratio) G: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels) ,: 1280 × 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) [: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels) P: 3072 × 2304 pixels (approx. 7.
Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity English 212 APPENDICES 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) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring Total mode: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end) 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (Tele end) Normal mode: 80 cm (31.50 in.
SPECIFICATIONS Minimum subject illumination 13 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps, 1/30 sec in AUTO mode) 5 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps; 1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mode) Image stabilizer Electronic (video clip recording mode or still image shooting mode) Monitor 2.7" (6.9 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color wide liquid crystal (transmissive), approx. 230,000 pixels Flash working GN = 4.3 range Approx. 20 cm (7.87 in.) to 2.5 m (8.20 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 2.0 m (6.
Camera connectors [COMPONENT/ AV] (480p/720p output) terminal* [HDMI] terminal* [USB] terminal* Headphone jack DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Regrouped jack Audio 265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less, stereo output Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative, output composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) S-video Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync output negative C signal: 0.
SPECIFICATIONS Battery life 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.
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording times for commercially available SD Memory Cards (2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB).
SPECIFICATIONS Docking station Part number Power supply Rated output Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight PDS-HD700 DC 5V DC 5V 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (recharge), –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 105.5 (W) × 46.7 (H) × 80.4 (D) mm 4.15 (W) × 1.84 (H) × 3.17 (D) in. Approx. 81 g (2.86 oz.) Remote control unit Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight 217 English BRC-C3 Lithium battery (CR2025) 35 (W) × 56.6 (H) × 6.5 (D) mm 1.38 (W) × 2.
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations.
SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor Part number Power source Rated output Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-HD700 Power cord VPC-HD700EX rated value VPC-HD700GX 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) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 46.0 (W) × 24.0 (H) × 77.8 (D) mm 1.81 (W) × 0.94 (H) × 3.06 (D) in. Approx. 140 g (4.94 oz.) AC 125 V, 7 A AC 250 V, 2.
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SPECIFICATIONS 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.
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.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 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.
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.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 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.
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