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SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS œ This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 FOR CANADIAN USERS œ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
BEFORE READING THE MANUAL Microdrive, IBM PC, PowerPC and IBM are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation and handed over to CFA (CompactFlash Association). All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 CONTENTS USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PREPARATION USING THE HAND-STRAP AND SOFT CASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING Concerning the Digital Camera ■ Do not use the digital camera if it makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it œ If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock. Immediately turn off the digital camera, remove the batteries, and wait to make sure no more smoke comes from the digital camera.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 WARNING ■ Do not use during a storm œ To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the digital camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field, you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning. ■ Do not place on an unstable surface œ The digital camera may fall, resulting in damage to the digital camera or injury.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 WARNING ■ Concerning the Batteries Concerning the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries œ Follow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, exploding, catching fire, or becoming damaged. Use only the supplied battery charger for recharging. œ Do not install with the polarities ((+) and (–)) inverted. œ Do not heat the batteries or throw them in a fire.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 General precautions œ Use the nickel metal hydride batteries supplied with the digital camera. Manganese batteries cannot be used, as they have a short battery life and may overheat, causing damage to the digital camera. œ Do not use a recharged battery together with a discharged battery. Do not use nickel metal hydride batteries together with Ni-Cd batteries, or batteries of different types or different brands at the same time.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 WARNING Concerning the Supplied Battery Charger Warning! Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. For indoor use only. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 ■ Keep the battery charger out of the reach of children œ Children may place the batteries or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 CAUTION Concerning the Digital Camera ■ Cautions when carrying the digital camera œ Do not walk around holding the digital camera by the hand-strap. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around, hold the digital camera in your hand or place it in a pocket. œ Be careful not to drop the digital camera or subject it to strong shocks.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Concerning the Accessories ■ Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor œ Use only the specified AC adaptor (model VAR-G4EX for the VPC-SX560EX, model VAR-G4E for the VPC-SX560E and model VAR-G4U for the VPC-SX560) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adaptor other than the one indicted here, designed for specific use with your digital camera.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 CAUTION ■ Cautions when cleaning the lens œ If the lens gets dirty, use a commercially available air blower or a cleaning cloth for photographic equipment to clean it. ■ Cautions when not using the digital camera œ Close the lens cover whenever you are not using the digital camera. ■ When not using the digital camera for a long period œ Remove the batteries.
■ Cautions concerning magnetism œ Do not place credit cards, bank cards, floppy disks, or other items that may be damaged by magnetic fields near the speaker. Data may be lost or the magnetic strips on cards may be damaged. Speaker ■ Cautions concerning data storage œ It is recommended that any important data be copied onto a separate media (such as a floppy disk, hard disk, or MO disk). œ Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Open the box and check that all the accessories listed below are included. The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 USING THE HAND-STRAP AND SOFT CASE Attach the supplied hand-strap to the digital camera to aid in carrying. Also, when you are not using the digital camera, put it in the soft case for protection. Attaching the Hand-strap Bend the looped extremity of the strap and slip it through then strap holder on the digital camera.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Now that you have purchased a new digital camera, it is time to try and capture some images and then view them with the LCD monitor. Although your digital camera is packed with many useful and convenient functions, here is just a simple explanation of how to capture and view images. Afterward, carefully read the rest of this manual to get the most out of your digital camera.
Installing the batteries and card (see pages 24, 25) 3 4 Insert the batteries. œ Use the batteries recharged in step 1 above. œ Make sure the polarity ((+) and (–)) of the batteries is as indicated in the battery compartment. 1 Open battery compartment cover on digital camera bottom. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close battery compartment cover. 4 Push cover in the direction shown by arrow until it clicks. Insert the card. œ Make sure not to insert the card with it facing the wrong direction.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Capturing images (see page 56) Now that preparation is completed, your digital camera is ready to capture images. Here we will capture still images, but your digital camera can take sequential shots and even film video clips. 5 Turn the selector dial to v. 6 Set the main switch to “CAMERA.” 7 8 9 PLAY CAMERA MONITOR OFF Main switch Lens cover Selector dial Open the lens cover.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Viewing the image (see pages 83, 85) Now let’s take a look at the images you’ve captured. 11 Set the main switch to “PLAY.” œ The image you captured shows up in the LCD monitor. œ Press d or c on the arrow button to display the images stored before and after the current image. PLAY CAMERA MONITOR OFF Main switch Arrow button 12 When finished, set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF” or “CAMERA” and close the lens cover.
PARTS NAMES The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Rear Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Main switch [pages 56, 57, 83] Selector dial [page 29] Stand-by indicator [pages 27, 56, 69] info button [page 37] MODE button [page 30] Arrow button [page 40] Viewfinder [page 56] LCD monitor [pages 31, 57, 85] Accessing indicator [page 26] Hand-strap holder [page 14] SET button [page 40] use, the area around the LCD monitor may become warm. This is * During normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
PREPARATION OF BATTERIES Use the supplied (or sold separately) AA nickel metal hydride batteries to power the digital camera. You can also use AA Ni-Cd batteries, but they will not last as long as the AA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries. However, if you do not have access to these batteries, you may use alkaline batteries and capture images using the viewfinder (see page 56). Also note that the duration of operation provided by the alkaline batteries will be very short.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) 4 5 Wed. Nov., 15/2000 When finished (the recharge indicator turns off), unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Remove the batteries from the battery charger. Recharge indicator Recharge indicator Model NC-LC03WSA Model VAR-NC1 Recharge indicator The recharge indicator allows you to check the condition of the battery charger. If the recharge indicator begins flashing, it indicates a problem.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 PREPARATION OF BATTERIES Using the Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Properly œ Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals of the nickel metal hydride batteries ((+) and (–)) and the terminals located in the battery compartment of the digital camera. Do not touch the battery terminals or the terminals in the battery compartment of the digital camera with your bare hands.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Installing the Batteries 1 Set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF” or “CAMERA.” PLAY 2 3 4 5 Close the lens cover. CAMERA MONITOR OFF Main switch Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the digital camera. œ Push the button on the compartment cover and slide it outward to open it. Insert two recharged nickel metal hydride batteries in the battery compartment.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CARDS The images and audio recordings recorded by your digital camera are stored on the data storage card installed in the digital camera. You must install a card before you can capture images. For more information on handling the cards, see “Cautions when handling the CompactFlash or Microdrive” on page 12 and “Cautions when using the Microdrive” on page 135. Before using a card for the first time, format it using the digital camera (see page 122).
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Removing a Card 1 Set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF” or “CAMERA.” 2 Close the lens cover. PLAY CAMERA MONITOR OFF Main switch 3 Make sure the accessing indicator is not flashing, then open the card slot cover on the bottom of the digital camera. œ If the accessing indicator is lit or flashing, then the digital camera is writing to the card. Never remove the card at this time.
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turning the Power On Follow the steps indicated below when capturing images or when playback images on the LCD monitor. To capture images 1 2 Set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF” or “CAMERA.” “MONITOR OFF”: To not use the LCD monitor. “CAMERA”: To use the LCD monitor. Open the lens cover. œ The power is turned on. œ The stand-by indicator lights green in the viewfinder window.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Turning the Power Off 1 Set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF” or “CAMERA.” PLAY CAMERA MONITOR OFF Main switch 2 Close the lens cover. œ The power turns off. œ The stand-by indicator turns off. œ If the main switch was set to “CAMERA,” the LCD monitor turns off.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 DISPLAYING THE SETTING SCREEN AND OPTION SETTING SCREEN For both shooting and playback, there is a Setting Screen and an Option Setting Screen. These screens allow you to perform various settings and operations (see pages 31 to 36). Displaying the Setting and Option Setting Screens 1 Set the main switch to “CAMERA” or “PLAY.” CAMERA: PLAY: To display a Shooting Setting Screen or the Shooting Option Setting Screen.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) 4 Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Press the MODE button. œ The setting screen selected in step 3 appears. œ When the selector dial is set to W for playback, then the Still Image Playback Setting Screen appears. When the selector dial is set to Y or X, a 9-image display appears for image selection of steps 3 (see page 84). If this screen appears, press the SET button and then the MODE button.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Still Image Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. 19 8 Exposure correction icon [page 72] 9 Zoom icon [page 73] Only appears when the resolution is set to 4. F Exposure correction bar [page 72] G Zoom bar [page 73] Only appears when the resolution is set to 4.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Sequential Shot Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. 19 6 Focus menu [page 67] Z: Normal focus icon c: Macro focus icon 7 Auto/manual shooting menu [page 55] B: Auto shooting mode icon E: Manual shooting mode icon 8 Exposure correction icon [page 72] 1 Sequential shot method menu [pages 58 to 63] Displays the selected sequential shot method even when Shooting Setting Screen is exited.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time. 00:10 1 8 Zoom icon [page 73] Only appears when the resolution is set to 2 or 0. 9 Exposure correction bar [page 72] F Zoom bar [page 73] Only appears when the resolution is set to 2 or 0.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Shooting Status Display Area After you exit the Shooting Setting Screen, the status of the digital camera and card are displayed in this shooting status display area. For a more detailed view of the setting status, change to the Information Screen (see pages 37 to 39). * All the icons never appear at the same time.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN Still Image, Sequential Shot, and Video Clip Playback Setting Screens * All the icons never appear at the same time.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 OPTION SETTING SCREEN Shooting Option Setting Screen AUDIO REC CLOCK SET BEEP DISCHARGE LANGUAGE REFORMAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Card reformatting [page 122] 7 Main switch setting Audio recording [page 81] Date and time setting [page 41] Operational sound setting [page 74] Battery discharge function [page 124] Red when the main switch is set to “CAMERA.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 INFORMATION DISPLAY (info BUTTON) The Information Screen allows you to check the current settings while shooting. Also, during playback, you can check what the settings were during shooting. Information Screen During Shooting 1 Put the digital camera in the shooting/recording status. For still image shooting, see page 57. For sequential shot shooting, see page 59. For video clip shooting, see page 64.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 Sequential Shot Shooting Information Screen 1 Sequential shot method setting [pages 59, 60, 62] 2 Sequential shot speed setting [pages 59, 60, 19 62] 3 Shutter operation setting [page 59] 4 Auto/manual shooting setting [page 55] For manual shooting E, the settings for manual shooting appear.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 INFORMATION DISPLAY (info BUTTON) Information Screen During Playback Displaying the shooting settings during playback. 1 2 Display the image or audio file for playback. For still images, see page 85. For sequential shots, see page 88. For video clips, see page 89. For audio recordings, see page 92. Press the info button. œ The Information Screen appears. ■ To exit the Information Screen, press the info button again.
SETTING SCREEN BASIC OPERATIONS At the setting screens, use the arrow button and SET button to perform the desired settings. The selected menu or icon will change to reverse video or turn orange in color.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The digital 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. Main switch Selector dial MODE button LCD monitor Arrow button SET button Example: To set the clock to August 28, 2001 at 7:30 p.m.
3 Set whether to display the date during playback. 1 Press the SET button. œ The current setting turns orange. 2 Press j or l to select “ON” or “OFF.” DISP [ON]: Displays the date during playback. DISP [OFF]: Does not display the date during playback. 3 Press the SET button. œ Setting of whether to display the date during playback is completed. œ To set the clock, perform steps 4 through 6 below. œ To return to the Option Setting Screens, press the MODE button, or select “EXIT” and press the SET button.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 5 Set the desired date display format. 1 Press l to select the display format. 2 Press the SET button. œ The date format turns orange. 3 Press j or l to select the desired display format. Y/M/D: Year/month/day M/D/Y: Month/day/year D/M/Y: Day/month/year 4 Press the SET button. œ This completes the date display format setting. 6 Select “EXIT” and press the SET button.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION When using the nickel metal hydride batteries, the remaining battery charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery operation, see “Battery Operation” on page 132. 1 2 Set the main switch to “CAMERA” and open the lens cover. œ Set the selector dial to anything other than P.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION NOTE œ The remaining battery charge indicator will give an accurate indication of the remaining charge only when the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries are used. The indication will not be accurate if you are using Ni-Cd batteries. œ For optimum performance, only use Sanyo nickel metal hydride batteries. If you are using Ni-Cd batteries, the possible operation time will be much shorter.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES, VIDEO RECORDING TIME, AND AUDIO RECORDING TIME The images, video clips, and audio recordings you take are stored on the card installed in the digital camera. If a card is not loaded into the digital camera or if the card is full, capturing or playing back images will not be possible. Make sure to check the status of the card in the digital camera before capturing images.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES, VIDEO RECORDING TIME, AND AUDIO RECORDING TIME Checking the Remaining Audio Recording Time 1 Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (see page 29). œ Set the selector dial to P. œ Select “AUDIO REC.” 2 Press the SET button.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 CONCERNING IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE Saving the Images Captured with Your Digital Camera œ Saving the images to a computer Requires: Computer connecting cable (supplied), commercially available personal computer. Advantages: The images are saved as data on the computer hard disk. They can then be processed or edited, sent over a network or the Internet, etc.
SX114/EX, /E, /U (VPC-SX560EX, VPC-SX560E, VPC-SX560 GB) Wed. Nov., 15/2000 CONCERNING IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE Video clips data Data format: File name structure: Audio recording data Data format: File name structure: QuickTime Movie format VCLPoooo.mov The “oooo” represents a sequential number assigned automatically. WAVE format SUNDoooo.wav The “oooo” represents a sequential number assigned automatically.
