SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera VPC-AZ1EX VPC-AZ1E VPC-AZ1 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, and VPC-AZ1. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY” on pages 3 to 13.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 FOR CANADIAN USERS œ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 BEFORE READING THE MANUAL Microdrive and PowerPC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or 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).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Symbols used in this manual NOTE HINT HELP [page xx] Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. Points that may prove useful when using the digital camera. In case of a problem, this may help in certain situations. Refer to the page indicated in brackets for detailed information.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 CONTENTS USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1 PREPARATION USING THE HAND-STRAP AND SOFT CASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 PLAYBACK DATA SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING ■ If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the batteries œ If the digital camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Concerning the digital camera CAUTION ■ 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Concerning the supplied battery charger DANGER 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 WARNING ■ Cautions when plugging in the battery charger œ Securely plug the power cord all the way in the power outlet when using the battery charger. If the battery charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, it may generate heat and cause a fire. œ If the power cord is damaged, or cannot be correctly plugged into the power outlet, do not use the battery charger.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 CAUTION ■ Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when finished œ If the battery charger is left plugged into the power outlet for a long period of time, there is a risk of fire. ■ Do not damage the power cord œ Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Concerning the accessories CAUTION ■ Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter œ Use only the separately sold AC adapter (model VAR-G4EX for the VPC-AZ1EX, model VAR-G4E for the VPC-AZ1E and model VAR-G4U for the VPC-AZ1) with your digital camera. Do not use an AC adapter other than the one indicated here, designed for specific use with your digital camera.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 ■ Cautions concerning the nickel metal hydride batteries 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. œ Do not touch the battery terminals or the terminals in the battery compartment of the digital camera with your bare hands.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 ■ 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 hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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 the strap holder on the digital camera.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Media cards that can be used with this digital camera This digital camera stores the captured images and recorded voice memos on the storage media card inserted inside the digital camera. The number of images and amount of recording time that can be stored on one card depends on the capacity of the card used and the recording conditions. The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this digital camera are given below.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Installing the batteries and card (see pages 26, 27) 3 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 the digital camera bottom. 2 Insert the batteries. 3 Close the battery compartment cover. 4 Push the cover in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks. 4 Insert the card.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Capturing images (see page 60) 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 video clips. MONITOR OFF 5 6 7 8 9 Set the main switch to Õ. Turn the selector dial to v. Press the power button. œ The power turns on. œ The lens extends.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Viewing the image (see pages 96, 98) Now let’s take a look at the images you’ve captured. 11 Set the main switch to Ô. MONITOR OFF 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. 12 When finished, press the power button to turn it off. Main switch Arrow button œ Your digital camera turns off.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 PARTS NAMES The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail.
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SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 3 Plug the power cord into a power outlet (AC 100 to 240 V). œ Recharge will start automatically. œ During recharge, the recharge indicator on the battery charger will light. œ When discharged batteries are inserted, the indicator may flash. When it changes to a continuously lit indicator, battery recharge is proceeding normally. œ When the batteries are fully recharged, the recharge indicator goes out.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Installing the batteries 1 Confirm that the power is turned off. Power button œ Press the power button to turn off the camera. œ When the power is turned off, the stand-by indicator turns off. In addition, if the lens is protruding, it automatically retracts and closes. 2 3 4 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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 13 and “Cautions when using the Microdrive” on page 137.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Removing a card 1 Confirm that the power is turned off. Power button œ Press the power button to turn off the camera. œ When the power is turned off, the stand-by indicator turns off. In addition, if the lens is protruding, it automatically retracts and closes. 2 3 4 5 Make sure the accessing indicator is not flashing, then open the card slot cover.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turning the power on Follow the steps indicated below when capturing images or when playing back images on the LCD monitor. To capture images 1 Set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF” or Õ. Main switch MONITOR OFF 2 Press the power button. œ The stand-by indicator turns on and the lens extends. œ If the main switch was set to Õ, an image will appear on the LCD monitor.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Turning the power off 1 Press the power button. œ The power turns off. During shooting œ The lens automatically retracts and closes. œ The stand-by indicator turns off. œ The LCD monitor turns off. During playback œ The LCD monitor turns off.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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. Displaying the Setting and Option Setting Screens 1 Set the main switch. Main switch To display the Shooting Setting Screen or the Shooting Option Setting Screen: Set to Õ.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 4 Press the MODE button (if the selector dial is set to v, x or w). œ The setting screen selected in step 3 appears (see pages 33 to 40). œ You can also access the shooting setting screen by turning the jog dial. œ For how to operate the setting screens, see “SETTING SCREEN BASIC OPERATIONS” on page 45. Exiting the Setting Screen MODE button Press the MODE button. œ The Setting Screen disappears.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS These screens are used for various settings related to capturing pictures. For the operation procedure for the shooting setting screens, see “SETTING SCREEN BASIC OPERATIONS” on page 45. Still Image Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 1 Resolution menu [page 55] A: B: C: Ò: 4: 3,264 x 2,448-pixel resolution icon 2,880 x 2,160-pixel resolution icon 2,288 x 1,712-pixel resolution icon 1,600 x 1,200-pixel resolution icon 640 x 480-pixel resolution icon 2 Compression menu [page 57] a: b: c: d: SFINE icon (super-low compression) FINE icon (low compression) NORM icon (moderate compression) TIFF icon (no compression) Only appears when the resolution is set to C.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Sequential Shot Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 1 Resolution menu [page 55] C: 2,288 x 1,712-pixel resolution icon Ò: 1,600 x 1,200-pixel resolution icon 4: 640 x 480-pixel resolution icon 2 Compression menu [page 57] a: SFINE icon (super-low compression) b: FINE icon (low compression) c: NORM icon (moderate compression) 3 Shutter operation menu [page 64] Only appears when the sequential shot method is set to Ö.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen * All the icons never appear at the same time.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 1 Resolution menu [page 55] 2: 320 x 240-pixel resolution icon 0: 160 x 120-pixel resolution icon 3 Shutter operation menu [page 69] $: Images are captured only while the shutter release button is pressed. #: Capturing of the images starts when the shutter release button is pressed and stops when it is pressed again. 3 Exposure correction icon [page 81] œ When selected, the exposure correction bar appears.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS 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. The icons and the positions in which they appear differ depending on the shooting mode. 24 8.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN Still Image, Sequential Shot, and Video Clip Playback Setting Screens Still Image Playback Setting Screen Sequential Shot Playback Setting Screen Video Clip Playback Setting Screen ROTATE PROTECT ERASE EDIT PHOTO PRINT SETTING VOLUME ROTATE PROTECT ERASE COPY 1 Image rotation [page 98] Appears only when auto rotate playback is not set.
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SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 INFORMATION DISPLAY 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. MODE button œ When shooting, turn on the LCD monitor. For still image shooting, see page 61. For sequential shot shooting, see page 64.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 INFORMATION DISPLAY To exit the Information Screen, press the MODE button again. Displaying the shooting settings during playback This screen displays the shooting settings during playback. The Information Screen appears when the MODE button is pressed for at least 2 seconds during playback (see pages 98 to 104). To exit the Information Screen, press the MODE button again.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 For sequential shots 1 Compression rate [page 57] 2 Resolution [page 55] 3 Location of data (folder number) and file 100-5001 450KB name [page 53] 4 5 6 7 8 9 F G H I Sequential shot method [page 63] Protect setting [page 115] Execute data save [page 94] File size Shutter speed SHUTTER 1/30 IRIS F2.8 EXPOSE VALUE 0.0EV FOCAL LENGTH 6.0 2002.01.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING SCREEN BASIC OPERATIONS At the setting screens, use the jog dial or arrow button and the SET button to perform the desired settings. The selected menu or icon will turn orange in color (or reverse video). To enter or exit the setting screens, see “DISPLAYING THE SETTING SCREEN AND OPTION SETTING SCREEN” on page 31.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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 MODE button SET button Selector dial LCD monitor Arrow button Jog dial Example: To set the clock to August 28, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 4 Set the date. 1 Press [l] to select the Û icon. 2 Turn the jog dial and press the arrow button to set the date 5 DISP OFF 2002/08/28 00:00 to “2002/8/28”. œ Year setting Ö [c] Ö Month setting Ö [c] Ö Day setting. œ Turn clockwise to increase the number. œ Turn counterclockwise to decrease the number. SELECT SETTING Set the clock. CLOCK SET 1 Press [l] to select the À icon.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION When using 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 135. 1 2 Set the main switch to Õ, and press the power button. œ Set the selector dial to anything other than P or Ü.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION NOTE œ The remaining battery charge indicator will give an accurate indication of the remaining charge only when the supplied AA nickel metal hydride batteries are used. The indication will not be accurate if you are using Ni-Cd batteries. œ For optimum performance, use only Sanyo nickel metal hydride batteries. If you are using Ni-Cd batteries, the possible operation time will be much shorter.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 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 AUDIO REC 2 31). œ Set the selector dial to P. œ “AUDIO REC” is highlighted. CLOCK SET BEEP DISCHARGE LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT Press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 CONCERNING IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE Saving the images captured with your digital camera œ Saving the images to a computer Requires: Included CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack) [page 129], 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.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 CONCERNING IMAGE AND AUDIO DATA STORAGE Sequential shots data Data format: File name structure: Video clip data Data format: File name structure: JPEG format SEQTxxyy.jpg The “xx” represents the folder number where the sequential shots are stored. The “yy” represents a sequential number assigned automatically. QuickTime Movie format VCLPoooo.mov The “oooo” represents a sequential number assigned automatically.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE SHOOTING MODE Before using the digital camera, you must set the desired shooting mode (still image, sequential shot, video clip, or audio recording). The setting is performed with the selector dial. 1 Turn the selector dial to the desired shooting mode.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE RESOLUTION If the resolution is increased, the image quality will improve, but the remaining number of images that can be taken will decrease. In the video clip shooting mode, if the resolution is decreased, the length of time possible for the video clip will increase. It is therefore important to select the resolution according to the desired image quality and purpose.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 NOTE œ When the resolution menu is selected in the Video Clip Shooting Screen, the remaining video recording time appears (see page 37). About the resolution and compression settings (see page 57) œ The image captured by a digital camera consists of a collection of small dots. The resolution refers to the number of these dots, and the greater the number, the higher the image quality.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE COMPRESSION RATIO Use the procedure given below to set the compression ratio. Even if the same resolution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image data size for no loss in image quality.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 1 2 3 Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31). COMPRESSION 7 Select the desired compression ratio from the compression menu. a: Stores the data with an extremely low compression (super high quality). b: Stores the data with a low compression (high quality). c: Stores the data with moderate compression (normal quality). d: Stores the data in TIFF format (no compression for highest quality).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 CAPTURING IMAGES NOTE œ When a picture is taken with the camera held vertically, the image played back on the LCD monitor screen or on a TV set will be shown on the side. However, images captured in the still image shooting mode or sequential shot shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back (see pages 98 and 102).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Capturing images using the viewfinder Compose the desired image by looking into the viewfinder. Compared to capturing images using the LCD monitor, this method saves the battery power. 1 Set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF”. Press the power button to turn on the camera. œ Set the selector dial to anything other than P or Ü. œ When the stand-by indicator lights in green, you are ready to capture the image.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 CAPTURING IMAGES Capturing images using the LCD monitor This method allows you to view the exact composition of the image on the LCD monitor before you capture it. 1 2 3 4 61 Set the main switch to Õ. Press the power button to turn on the camera. œ Set the selector dial to anything other than P or Ü. œ When the stand-by indicator lights in green, you are ready to capture the image. œ An image appears on the LCD monitor.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 NOTE œ Compared to taking pictures using the viewfinder, this method consumes the battery power more quickly. œ After taking the picture, you can immediately view the captured image by setting the main switch to Ô. œ When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the image in the LCD monitor may waver vertically. This is the result of internal image processing and is not a malfunction.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SEQUENTIAL SHOT This digital camera allows three types of sequential shots: standard, AE shift sequential shot, and best select shots. • Sequential shot methods Standard sequential shot Ö: A normal sequential shot. (For the number of images captured, see “Maximum number of sequential shots” below.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Standard sequential shot Ö 1 Display the Sequential Shot Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31). 2 3 METHOD 24 Select standard sequential shot Ö from the sequential shot method menu, and press the SET button. œ This sets the standard sequential shot method. Select the desired shutter operation from the shutter operation menu and press the SET button. $: Images are captured only while the shutter release button is pressed.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SEQUENTIAL SHOT 4 Press the shutter release button to capture the sequential shot. œ If $ is selected for the shutter operation, sequential shot images are captured while the shutter release button is pressed. If the shutter release button is released before the maximum number of images is captured, the sequential shot will stop there.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 3 4 Select the exposure correction menu, and set the basic exposure. œ Press [d] or [c] on the arrow button to set the base exposure setting. For how to set the exposure, see “Exposure correction” on page 81. œ Based on the set exposure setting, 7 images are captured over a range of exposures, from underexposed to overexposed. The base exposure can be set anywhere from –0.9 EV to +0.9 EV.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SEQUENTIAL SHOT Best select shot Ä The best select shot captures four sequential images so that you can choose which one to save. 1 2 3 67 Set the shooting mode to the sequential shot shooting mode (see page 31). Select best select shot Ä from the sequential shot method menu, and press the SET button. œ This sets the best select shot method. œ For the best select shot, you do not need to set the shutter operation.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 4 Select the image that you want to save. Orange frame 1 Press the arrow button to move the orange frame to the image you want to save. 2 Press the SET button. The Best Shot Confirmation Screen appears with the selected image displayed full screen. You can press [d] or [c] to select a different image. œ To return to the 4-image display, select “EXIT” and press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 VIDEO CLIP This digital camera allows you to record video clips, which are moving images with audio. 1 Display the Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31). œ The remaining memory on the card is calculated, and the remaining recording time available is displayed. œ Depending on the memory capacity of the card, the remaining time is shown as “hr:min:sec”.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 3 Press the shutter release button to record the video clip. œ If $ is selected for the shutter operation, recording of the video clip continues while the shutter release button is pressed. If the shutter release button is released before the maximum recording time is reached, the video clip will stop there.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 USING THE AUTOFOCUS The autofocus will work in almost all occasions; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function not to work properly. ■ Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Macro photography Use the macro photography function when capturing images at close range (10 to 50 cm). 1 2 Press the MACRO button. œ The current focus mode appears on the LCD monitor screen. No icon: For photography at normal focus. c: For photography at macro focus. å: For photography at distant focus (7 meters or more).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the flash The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). The flash can be used only in the still image shooting mode. The effective flash range is: Normal focus: 0.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Shooting using the LCD monitor 1 Press the flash button to set the flash mode. œ Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode changes as follows: No icon (automatic flash) d (forced flash) j (flash off) È (red-eye reduction) œ This completes the flash setting. œ The flash setting is retained even if the main switch is set to “MONITOR OFF” or Ô, or the digital camera is turned off. 2 Press the shutter release button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the self-timer Use the self-timer function to have the digital camera automatically capture the image for you 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. The self-timer can only be used in the still image shooting mode. 1 2 3 Display the Still Image Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Using the zoom There are two zoom functions (optical zoom and digital zoom). When you first zoom in on the subject, it is magnified with the optical zoom. When the limit of the optical zoom has been reached, zooming in further will then magnify the image using the digital zoom. You can set whether or not the digital zoom becomes active when shooting (see page 89). The digital zoom can be used when the resolution is set to D or less.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 MONOCHROME PHOTOGRAPHY You can take pictures as black-and-white images with this camera. 1 Display the Shooting Settings Screen (see page 31). MONOCHROME 12 2 3 Select the monochrome shooting on icon e from the monochrome shooting menu, and press the SET button. e: For black-and-white photography. f: For color photography. œ This completes the monochrome photography setting. Press the shutter release button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 ADDING A VOICE MEMO In the still image shooting mode, you can record approximately 4 seconds of sound (called a “voice memo”) when capturing the image. You can also add a voice memo to an image previously recorded (see “ADDING A VOICE MEMO (ADD AUDIO FUNCTION)” on page 109). 1 2 3 Display the Still Image Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 PERFORMING AN AUDIO RECORDING Like a normal tape recorder, your digital camera can record sounds. Since the recording is digital, rewinding to the beginning of the recording is quick and easy. When you add a voice memo to a still image, only 4 seconds of recording time is allowed, but with the audio recording function, you can record sound until the available memory of the installed card expires.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 3 Press [j] or [l] on the arrow button to select æ, and press the SET button. œ Recording begins. Point the microphone toward the sound you wish to record. œ For more information on the maximum recording time, see page 136. œ “RECORDING” and K appears during recording. œ To stop the sound recording, press the SET button again.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 EXPOSURE CORRECTION Use the exposure correction function when shooting to make the entire image that you capture darker (underexposed) or lighter (overexposed) as desired. 1 2 3 4 Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31). Select the exposure correction icon Ê. Press [d] or [c] on the arrow button to adjust the exposure.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE EXPOSURE CONTROL By setting the shutter speed and aperture size, various exposure controls are possible. By changing the settings in accordance with the scene to be photographed, you can create the image that you want to express. The exposure controls can be set in the still image shooting mode and sequential shot shooting mode. 1 Display the Still Image Setting Screen or Sequential Shot Setting Screen (see page 31).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE EXPOSURE CONTROL 3 Make the setting. œ The setting changes to aperture and shutter variable program AE, and the camera returns to the Shooting Setting Screen. œ The display to set the aperture size appears. œ Turn the jog dial to set the desired aperture size. APARTURE 12 SETTING 5.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING QUICK SHOT (STILL IMAGE SHOOTING ONLY) With the normal settings, when the shutter release button is pressed, the digital camera performs the exposure correction, the white balance settings, the focussing, and other settings before the image is captured. This leads to a time lag between when the shutter release button is pressed and the image is actually captured.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE ISO SENSITIVITY With the normal settings, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically according to the brightness of the subject. However, in the special mode, you can fix the ISO sensitivity to the equivalent of 100, 200, or 400. 1 2 Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31). Select an ISO sensitivity setting from the ISO sensitivity menu, and press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE With the normal settings, this digital 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 2 Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 FLICKER REDUCTION SETTING (VIDEO CLIP SHOOTING ONLY) The flicker reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips underneath fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker reduction setting is set for a frequency of 50 Hz. * The flicker reduction setting is possible only for the video clip shooting mode.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE ZOOM Setting the optical zoom (video clip shooting only) If the optical zoom is operated during video clip photography, the noise from the zoom movement may be picked up by the microphone. In this case, change the camera setting so that the optical zoom does not move. 1 2 Display the Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE ZOOM Setting the digital zoom This setting allows you to set whether or not the digital zoom becomes active during magnified shooting at a resolution of D or less. 1 Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31). DIGITAL ZOOM 24 2 Select a digital zoom setting from the digital zoom menu, and press the SET button. Z: Digital zoom cannot be used. Y: Digital zoom can be used. œ This completes the digital zoom setting.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE NOISE REDUCTION Noise which occurs in captured images when the shutter button is pressed during still image shooting is reduced. The initial setting for noise reduction is off. 1 2 Display the Still Image Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31). NOISE REDUCT 12 Select the noise reduction on icon g from the noise reduction menu, and press the SET button. g: Noise is reduced. h: Noise is not reduced.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE LIGHT MEASURING METHOD You can select from 3 types of light measuring methods. Center light measuring: Light is measured only in the central portion of the shooting screen. This is the initial setting. Multi-section light measuring: Light is measured by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot measuring: Light is measured only in the central portion of the LCD monitor.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE FOCUS METHOD You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus: Multi-section focus: Subject distance detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. This is the initial setting. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor. 1 Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 31).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SCENE SELECT FUNCTION You can select from stored settings you have completed for specific shooting conditions. Also, you can set your custom shooting conditions and then store them. Selecting from stored shooting settings Select from stored shooting settings. The following settings (preset settings) are already stored in the digital camera for specific shooting conditions.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Storing shooting settings You can store your custom settings in the digital camera (original settings). Up to 3 different custom settings can be stored. Also, you can edit your stored original settings and save the new settings. Your original settings are selected using the same procedure as for the preset settings. 1 2 3 Adjust the various settings.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SCENE SELECT FUNCTION 6 Enter a name for the settings. Up to 6 characters can be entered. œ For entering the name, see “ENTERING TEXT” on page 111. INPUT SETTING TITLE PARADE ABCDE SCROLL SELECT 7 _< Press the SET button. œ The screen to confirm the settings appears. After you confirm the settings, the Store Settings Screen turns off.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE The data of the images and recordings captured with this digital camera are saved as one of four following types: still image data, sequential shot data, video clip (image and sound) data, or audio data. Therefore, it is necessary to set the type of data you wish to play back before starting playback. œ Playback modes œ Still image playback mode For viewing the still image data.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE Points concerning the audio recording playback mode œ Turn the selector dial to [P] to display the Playback Option Setting Screen with “AUDIO” selected. Then press the SET button to display the audio recording selection screen. On this screen, turn the jog dial to select the desired audio recording, and press the SET button. The Audio Recording Playback Screen appears.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Use the still image playback mode to play back still images. Playing back the still images one by one Follow this procedure to view the images one by one. 1 2 Select the still image playback mode (see page 96). œ An image appears on the LCD monitor. Press [d] or [c] on the arrow button. To play back the previous image: Press d. To play back the next image: Press c.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES CAUTION œ When the auto rotate playback function (see page 119) is set, the image rotation icon does not appear. NOTE For continuous playback œ In step 2, if you press and hold [c] on the arrow button, the images will be played back in succession. If you press and hold [d], the images will be played back in the reverse order.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Automatic playback (slide show) You can play back the images automatically in a slide show fashion. If voice memos are attached, they can also be heard. 1 2 3 4 Select the still image playback mode (see page 96). œ An image appears on the LCD monitor. If the Playback Setting Screen appears, press the MODE button to exit it. œ If the Information Screen appears, press the MODE button to exit it.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 9-image display playback You can display 9 still images at once on the LCD monitor. 1 2 3 Select the still image playback mode (see page 96). œ An image appears on the LCD monitor. Push the zoom switch towards ;. œ The 9-image display appears. œ The number displayed for each image is the number for that image. Use the arrow button to move the y mark to the desired image, and press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Sequential shot images can be played back one image at a time. 1 2 Select the sequential shot playback mode (see page 96). œ If the 9-image display appears, perform step 4 below and then come back to step 2. Press [d] or [c] on the arrow button. To play back the previous image: Press [d]. To play back the next image: Press [c].
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS Use the video clip playback mode to view video clips taken in the video clip shooting mode. In the video clip playback mode, the sound can also be heard. 1 2 3 4 5 Select the video clip playback mode (see page 96). œ If the 9-image display appears, perform step 5 below and then come back to step 3. If the Playback Setting Screen appears, press the MODE button to exit it.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 HINT To pause playback of a video clip œ Press the SET button to pause the video clip while it is being played back. While the video clip is paused, press the SET button again or [c] to restart the playback. To play back the video clip one image at a time œ While the video clip playback is paused, you can turn the jog dial clockwise to view the frames in order, or counterclockwise to view them in reverse order.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 ENLARGING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE The saved images can be magnified for viewing during playback. 1 2 3 Display the image that you want to magnify. See “PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES” on page 98, “PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS” on page 102, or “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS” on page 103. Press the zoom switch towards O. œ The zoom mark O appears on the LCD monitor, and enlargement is enabled. ZOOM To magnify the image, turn the jog dial.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 PLAYING BACK IMAGES ON A TV SET The images and audio recordings saved on the card in the digital camera can also be played back on a television set for viewing and listening. (When connected to a television set, the speaker of the digital camera is muted.) Connections Connect the supplied AV cable from the DIGITAL/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS Follow the procedure below to listen to audio recordings taken with the digital camera from the speaker of the digital camera. 1 Turn the selector dial to P. Selector dial 2 3 Set the main switch to Ô. œ The Playback Option Setting Screen appears. œ “AUDIO” is highlighted. Press the SET button. œ The Audio Recording Selection Screen appears.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS 4 Turn the jog dial to select the desired audio recording, and press the SET button. œ The Audio Recording Playback Screen for the selected audio recording appears. AUDIO 100-0001 2002.01.23 PLAY PROTECT ERASE VOLUME 05:40 2.5MB Audio Recording Playback Screen 5 Select Ô, and press the SET button. œ Playback starts.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 ADDING A VOICE MEMO (ADD AUDIO FUNCTION) You can add a voice memo to a still image captured in the still image mode, an image saved after magnifying (see page 105), or a copied image (see page 118). 1 2 3 4 Display the image you wish to add a voice memo to (see page 98). œ If there are a great number of still images, it may be quicker to find it using the 9-image display playback.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 5 6 Press the SET button. œ You enter the preparation screen to record a voice memo. Press the SET button. œ Voice memo recording starts. Talk into the microphone on the digital camera. The sound will be recorded for about 4 seconds. While the voice memo is being recorded, “RECORDING” and K are displayed. œ When recording is finished, you return to the Edit Photo Screen.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 ENTERING TEXT You can enter characters for titles and the like on still images. 1 2 3 4 Display the still image to which you want to add text (see page 98). œ If there are a great number of still images, it may be quicker to find it using the 9-image display playback (see page 101). If the Still Image Playback Setting Screen does not appear, press the MODE button. œ The Still Image Playback Setting Screen appears.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 7 Turn the jog dial and select the desired character row. Character row chart A B C D E 0 1 2 3 4 < > " ¥ $ % F G H I J 5 6 7 8 9 # & * @ m n K L M N O a b , . c ? f g h i j k P Q R S T ! _ / ~ ( ) l o p U V W X Y Z [ ] + - d = HINT You can change the color of the text 1 Before entering text, press [d] to select the color palette located to the left of the characters on the character row.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 ENTERING TEXT 8 9 Press [d] or [c] on the arrow button to select the character to enter. [ú]: Select when you want to choose the color for a character (color palette). (Blank space): Select to enter a space. [ú] appears in the character position. [j]: Select to move back one space (delete one character). [<]: Select after you finish entering the desired text.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 RESIZING IMAGES The size of still images that have already been captured at a resolution of D or more can be changed (resized) to 640 x 480 pixels or 320 x 240 pixels. The resized image is saved as a different image. This function is convenient for displaying images on a computer monitor, or for decreasing the time it takes to send an e-mail. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Display the still image that you want to resize (see page 98).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) By using the image protect mode, you can prevent accidental erasure of the important data that you wish to keep. The protect mode can be applied to a still image, to single images of a sequential shot, to a video clip, or to an audio recording. 1 2 3 4 Display the data that you want to protect.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 ERASING DATA You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the images, video clips, and sound recordings one at a time, or all at once. 1 2 3 4 Display the data that you want to erase. œ See “PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES” on page 98, “PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS” on page 102, “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS” on page 103, or “LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS” on page 107.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 ERASING DATA 5 Press the SET button. œ The Erase Confirmation Screen appears. œ If “ONE ERASE” has been selected, you can press [d] or [c] to select the data to erase. ERASE ONE ERASE? YES EXIT 6 Press [j] on the arrow button to select “YES”. YES: Erases the selected data. EXIT: Does not erase the selected data and returns to the Erase Screen. ERASE ONE ERASE? YES EXIT 7 Press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 COPYING IMAGES You can select one image from a sequential shot or one image (scene) from a video clip and copy it and save it as a still image (the original data remains untouched). 1 2 3 Display the desired image from a sequential shot or video clip. œ See “PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS” on page 102, or “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS” on page 103. Press the MODE button to display the Playback Setting Screen.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 AUTO ROTATE PLAYBACK SETTING Images captured in the still image shooting mode or sequential shot shooting mode with the camera held vertically can be rotated automatically 90 degrees when they are played back. 1 2 3 4 Display the Playback Option Setting Screen (see page 41). Select “AUTO ROTATE PLAY”. AUDIO AUTO ROTATE PLAY CLOCK SET BEEP DISCHARGE LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT Press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 REQUESTING PRINTING You can take your card to shops offering digital print services and have your still images printed out like photographs. This digital camera is DPOF-compatible so that if you take your digital camera to shops that handle the DPOF format, you can set the number of printouts and the printing of the date at the digital camera.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 REQUESTING PRINTING Standard print Printing out one image on one sheet is called a “standard print”. With the standard print, you can specify how many copies you want to print out and whether you want the date printed out as well. Setting the Number of Printouts 1 2 Display the Print Setting Screen (see page 120). Select “STANDARD”. PRINT SETTING STANDARD INDEX EXIT 3 4 5 Press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Specifying the Printout of the Date 6 Press [d] on the arrow button to select the date printout command field and then turn the jog dial to specify the desired setting. YES: To print out the date. NO: To not print out the date. PRINT SETTING DATE NUMBER YES 2 SELECT SETTING Specifying the Printout of the Date 7 Press the SET button. œ This completes the setting of the number of printouts and the date printout.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 REQUESTING PRINTING 3 4 Press the SET button. œ The Index Print Screen appears. YES: To set the index print settings. NO: To clear the index settings. EXIT: To return to the Print Setting Screen. Select “YES” and press the SET button. œ This completes the setting for the index print. œ You return to the Print Setting Screen. œ To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MODE button, or select “EXIT” and press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 REFORMATTING THE CARD The data for all images, video clips, and sound files taken by the digital camera are stored on the card installed inside the digital camera. Therefore, you must first install a card to enable the digital camera to be used (see page 27).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE OPERATIONAL SOUNDS (BEEPS) This setting allows you to set whether or not a beep sound is heard when the shutter release button, SET button, or MODE button is pressed. 1 2 3 Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (or Playback Option Setting Screen) (see page 31). Select “BEEP” and press the SET button. œ The Beep Sound Setting Screen appears. Select the desired setting and press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 DISCHARGING THE BATTERIES Your digital camera is designed not to be affected by voltage fluctuations caused by the “memory effect” of nickel metal hydride batteries. However, there may be times when the remaining charge indicator for the batteries turns to èç or êç early. If this happens, discharge the batteries completely before charging them again.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 CHANGING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your digital camera to display messages in Japanese or English. 1 2 Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (or Playback Option Setting Screen) (see page 31). AUDIO REC CLOCK SET BEEP DISCHARGE LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT Select “LANGUAGE” and press the SET button. œ The Language Screen appears. Select for Japanese display.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SETTING THE TV SYSTEM This setting is to specify the type of image signal that is output from the camera’s DIGITAL/AV terminal. 1 2 3 Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (or Playback Option Setting Screen) (see page 31). Select “TV SYSTEM”, and press the SET button. œ The TV System Setting Screen appears. Press [j] or [l] on the arrow button to select the appropriate TV system, and press the SET button.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER When the supplied Sanyo Software Pack (CD-ROM) is installed in your personal computer, the data in the camera’s card can be copied to the computer and processed. For more information, please read the Instruction Manual that accompanies the Sanyo Software Pack. 1 2 3 Turn off your digital camera (see page 30). Open the terminal cover on the side of the digital camera (see page 21).
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Power Shooting Cause Action The batteries are dead. Change or recharge the batteries. The batteries have not Reinsert the batteries, been inserted correctly. making sure the polarity (+), (–) is as indicated. The battery Close battery compartment cover is compartment cover not fully closed. properly.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem LCD monitor When used in cold weather, the image may seem to leave traces as it moves. The image displayed contains some red, blue and green dots, or there are black spots visible. The area around the LCD monitor is warm. When capturing an image, no image is displayed on the LCD monitor. No playback image appears. Viewing The focus does not images work. 131 English Cause Condition due to the liquid crystals.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Problem Viewing images The image is too dark. Cause The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. The subject was too far away. Action Hold the digital camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. The subject was lit Use the forced flash mode. from behind. Use the exposure correction function. There is not enough Adjust the shutter speed. light.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Audio recordings No sound. When using the Microdrive, excess noise was also recorded. A mechanical sound is heard during video clip playback. Connecting No image or sound. to television set There is no sound. Action The volume setting on the digital camera is too low. No voice memo was recorded with the image. The drive noise for the Microdrive was also recorded.
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SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SPECIFICATIONS Shutter Still image shooting mode: 16 to 1/1,000 sec. (Slow shutter: 16, 8, 4, 2, 1 sec.) (Flash: 1/30 to 1/1,000 sec.) Sequential shot and video clip shooting modes: 1/30 to 1/1,000 sec. Sensitivity Auto (equivalent to ISO100 to 400), and equivalent to ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (set from Shooting Setting Screen) Viewfinder Optical direct image zoom viewfinder LCD monitor 1.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time, and the possible recording time when using the supplied 16MB CompactFlash card and a commercially available 1GB Microdrive card. Microdrive (1GB) CompactFlash (16MB) Shooting/recording mode Resolution setting A B Still image mode (no voice memo) C Ò 4 The maximum no.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SPECIFICATIONS Cautions when using the Microdrive œ When using the Microdrive continuously, the card will become very hot. Be careful when touching the card for removal, etc. œ When using the Microdrive, it will take a few seconds after the digital camera is turned on before the card can be used. This time will increase when more data is stored on the card.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 Supplied CompactFlash Memory capacity Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Operating voltage Dimensions Weight 16 MB 0 to 60°C (operation), –20 to 65°C (storage) 8 to 95% (operation, storage, no condensation) DC 3.3 V/5 V 42.8 (L) x 36.4 (W) x 3.3 (H) mm Approx.
SX511/EX, /E, /U (VPC-AZ1EX, VPC-AZ1E, VPC-AZ1 GB) Thu. Nov., 29/2001 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.