INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-CA100EX VPC-CA100GX VPC-CA100PX VPC-CA100TA VPC-CA102 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA100EX, VPC-CA100GX, VPC-CA100PX, VPC-CA100TA and VPC-CA102. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE kFOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. kFOR EU USERS The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation. ↓ To use the various camera features Please read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” in this manual. To view on a TV, please read the section on “CONNECTING TO A TV” in this manual. To connect to a computer, please see the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera 1 Insert the battery pack. Battery cover lock Battery pack Connector markings 2 Open Battery cover 1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it. 3 Insert the battery pack while matching the connector markings. 5 Push the battery cover lock to the left to lock it. The colored label is visible when the battery cover lock is not completely closed. Be sure to close the lock completely so that the colored label is not visible.
Shooting 1 2 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 33. [ ] button [ ] button Record. To record a video clip: h Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video clip. h Press the [ ] button again to end the recording. To take a photo: h Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured.
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw. Playback 1 2 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. REC/PLAY button Arrow keys Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the image you wish to play back.
3 Press the SET button. h Press the REC/PLAY button. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off. To continue to the next operation... Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images on a DVD. Install application program 1 2 3 Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO]. h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program.
Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. 1 2 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector. Turn on the camera (page 30). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
How to open the terminal cover 1 Push the battery cover lock. Terminal cover 2 Open 3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the USB CONNECTION computer connection mode CARD READER appears. MTP SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL OK 4 5 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. Double-click the [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon on the desktop.
h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the initial screen appears. [Management] icon 6 Click the [Management] icon. h The ArcSoft MediaImpression for SANYO screen appears.
7 Click the [Import] icon. h The screen to select files to copy (import) to your computer appears. [mToday’s Date] [Import] button 8 Click the [mToday’s Date] of the [Subfolder Name], and click the[Import] button. h Copying begins. h When copying is completed, a window showing the result appears. [Delete Original Files] button [Done] button 9 Click the [Done] button. h If desired, you can click the [Delete Original Files] button to delete the file in the camera from which the copy was made.
11 Click the [×] button in the upper right corner of the TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO window. h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is exited. Burn video clips onto a DVD Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the MPEG2 format. For information on other operations, please see the Help file for TotalMedia Extreme. 1 2 Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive. Double-click the desktop [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon. h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the startup page appears.
3 Click the [Create video] icon. h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears.
4 Click [New DVD project]. h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears.
5 6 Click [Insert video]. h The screen to select the video clip file to burn to DVD appears. h Click on the file you wish to burn to DVD. h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting files. Click the [Open] button. h The files you selected in step 5 and the total size of the files to burn to DVD are shown in the lower part of the window.
7 Click the [Design] tab. h The screen to design the title menu that is shown when the DVD is played appears. h Select one of the designs.
8 Click the [Produce] tab. h The screen to burn files to the DVD appears. [Burn] button 9 Click the [Burn] button. h A window appears asking if you wish to save the project. h Saving the project will save your settings from steps 5 through 7. h It is recommended that you save the project if you intend to again edit the same video clips that you burned to DVD.
10 Click the [Yes] button. h The screen to save the project appears. h Assign a suitable file name for the project. 11 Click the [Save] button. h The current project is saved, and the DVD burn process begins. h When the burn process is completed, a window appears to inform you that the process is done. Remove the DVD from the computer's DVD drive. 12 Click the [OK] button. h You are returned to the screen to burn files to DVD. 13 Click the [n] close button in the upper right corner.
CAUTION Does the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec appear? When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window requesting you to confirm activation of the MPEG-2 Codec appears during the procedure. The MPEG-2 Codec must be activated in order to burn files to a DVD. Complete the following procedure to activate the MPEG-2 Codec. i Note that your computer must be connected to the Internet in order to complete this procedure.
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Important! Concerning your camera’s waterproof feature This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions.
NOTE k Storing and maintaining your camera i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability. i After the camera has been used in water, use fresh water to wash it. Never use soap or detergent to clean the camera, as doing so will cause deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.
BEFORE RECORDING IN WATER Make sure that the battery cover (page 25) and the terminal cover (page 21) are closed. If a cover is open, water will get inside the camera and damage it. When closing the battery cover and terminal cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.
CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............................................................iii QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11 How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13 About the power plug .................................................................... 13 ABOUT THE CARD ...........................................................
SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................53 For best results ..............................................................................53 Using the autofocus .......................................................................54 Select the recording size ...............................................................56 Select the focus setting .................................................................57 Hints for taking pictures ....
NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 82 Video setting ................................................................................. 82 Still image setting .......................................................................... 85 Scene select setting ...................................................................... 86 Filter setting ..................................................................................
OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................118 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................119 Shortcut setting ...........................................................................125 TV output setting .........................................................................128 File No. continued setting ............................................................132 Formatting (initializing) ..........................................
APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 145 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 153 Camera ....................................................................................... 153 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 161 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 163 Camera ................................................
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table.
Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure compensation” on page 97 • “Using the flash” on pages 42, 46 and 63 • “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 46 and 86 Increase the camera’s sensitivity • “ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 48 and 91 • “High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 50 and 96 Photographing people • “Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on pages
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 70 • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” pages 51 and 75 • “Rotate” on pages 51 and 102 Search for image/ audio files Reduce the photo size • “21-image display playback” on page 79 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 52 and 80 • “Resize” on pages 51 and 102 Magnify an image • “Magnifying (zooming in) the i
File managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio files • “21-image display playback” on page 79 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 52 and 80 Delete files Protect files from accidental erasure • “DELETING FILES” on pages 44, 51 and 76 • “File protect setting” on pages 51 and 100 Format a card • “Formatting (initializing)” on pages 124 and 134 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • “Editing video clips” on pages 52 and 104
Using with a computer Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 10 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 12 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer • “Copy data from your camera to the computer” on page ix Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD • “Burn video clips onto a DVD” on page xiii Playback • “About video clip files
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i AC adaptor: 1 i Plugs: The number of included plugs is different depending on the region where the camera is sold.
i Handstrap (page 13): 1 * To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.
How to use the accessories k Handstrap ▲ ▲ About the power plug A power plug suitable for the destination country is provided for the AC adaptor.
ABOUT THE CARD Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as “card”.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create your original DVDs. Waterproof capability The camera is equipped to safely be used in water at a temperature of less than 40 °C (104°F), at a depth of less than 3.0 m (9.84 ft.), for up to approximately 60 minutes.
High-quality images with “Full High Definition*” (pages 46 and 56) Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080-pixel video clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one highperformance camera. * “Full High Definition” by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically.
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 36) Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many features and functions.
Capture clear images of the targeted subject (pages 50 and 94) Both the color chaser feature to target a specific color, and the face chaser feature to capture clear face shots, are provided. Eye-Fi smart By inserting a commercially sold Eye-Fi card (SD card with wireless LAN) in your camera, you can easily upload photos to your computer, a sharing site, etc. automatically via a Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your Eye-Fi card has a video upload function.
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Speaker Monitor unit Lens Stereo microphone SETUP Flash [I] key SET button ON/OFF button REC/PLAY button MENU button [H] key [G] key [J] key There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properties. To care for your camera after using in water, see page 69.
Rear [ ] button ZOOM RANGE button Monitor [ ] button Zoom switch Multi-indicator Terminal cover Terminal cover lock * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom.
INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 124 and 134). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. Battery cover lock 2 Open Battery cover 1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it. h To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
CAUTION Close the battery cover securely i If the battery cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal. Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the multi-indicator is flashing red...
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected. 1 Open the battery cover. SETUP Battery cover lock 2 Open Battery cover 1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it.
2 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover. Battery pack 4 Close Connector markings 3 Insert the battery pack while matching the connector markings. 5 Push the battery cover lock to the left to lock it. The colored label is visible when the battery cover lock is not completely closed. Be sure to close the lock completely so that the colored label is not visible. Colored label 3 25 Affix the appropriate plug (supplied) to the AC adaptor. h Use the plug that is appropriate for your region.
4 Use the dedicated USB interface cable (supplied) to connect the camera and the AC adaptor, and then connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. h Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode. to AC SETUP h During charging, the multiindicator is lit red. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off.
CAUTION Use only the supplied accessories i Please use only the supplied AC adaptor and dedicated USB interface cable. Using an AC adaptor or USB cable other than those supplied may cause a fire. Close the battery cover and terminal cover securely i If any cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing a cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.
English 28 SETUP HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days.
About recharging Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode. About the temperature alert icon \ During camera use, if the temperature of the battery or inside the camera (excluding the battery) rises, a temperature alert icon \ will appear as described below.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 ON/OFF button SETUP Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you briefly press the ON/OFF button, once, the camera will switch to the power save mode. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. REC/PLAY button Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off.
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods: h Press the ON/OFF button. h Press the [ ] button. h Open the monitor unit.
HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay. English 32 SETUP CAUTION If the K icon appears...
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 34. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2010 1 2 33 Turn on the camera (page 30), and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears.
3 5 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Press [I] or [J]. h The date display order changes. 4 Press the SET button. CLOCK SET TIME 19:30 OK SETUP 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.
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). 1 Turn on the camera (page 30). 2 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. 14M-S 10 000:00:14 SD REC/PLAY button SD 2010.12.24 6.
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes. 1 2 3 SETUP Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Turn on the camera (page 30). h The previous mode is active. Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 35). 2 Select the desired operating mode (page 36). 3 If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu 4 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
Using the NORMAL Mode Menu 4 Press [I] or [J] to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press [I] Tab RECORDING MENU 1 1 2 VIDEO 3 PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER SET OK S N Full-HD 14M-S Press [J] 5 Press [H].
6 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu Select video and photo size 1 2 3 4 SN OK 41 English 5
1 Recording size (page 56) h Select the video clip size to record. 9 & : The video clip size is 640 × 480 pixels, recorded at 30 frames/sec. The captured still image size is 1600 × 1200 pixels (4:3 aspect ratio). 4 S N (page 36) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 137) 2 Focus range (page 57) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.
SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu 4 1 2 3 SN Start slideshow OK 43 English 5
1 Slideshow (page 74) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 76) h Delete files. 4 S N (page 36) h Set to the NORMAL mode.
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu RECORDING MENU 1 1 VIDEO 2 3 PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER OK 45 English Full-HD 14M-S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Video clip settings (page 82) !: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i). Y: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p). ": Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p). &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p). 2 Still image settings (page 85) 4: Image size is 4640 × 3480 pixels. 5: Image size is 4608 × 2592 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio). 6: Image size is 4352 × 3264 pixels (low compression). 7: Image size is 4352 × 3264 pixels (normal compression).
1 RECORDING MENU 2 VIDEO STABILIZER 2 PHOTO STABILIZER 3 FOCUS 1 FOCUS MODE 2 EXP MEASURE 3 ISO OK 47 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5 Light-measuring mode (page 90) X: Multi-section light measuring W: Center-weighted light measuring Y: Spot light-measuring 2 Photo stabilizer (page 88) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with image stabilizer on. ]: Shoot without image stabilizer.
1 RECORDING MENU 3 2 WHITE BALANCE 3 EXPOSURE TARGET A SUBJECT 1 HIGH SENSITIVITY 2 DIGITAL ZOOM 3 REC FOLDER OK 49 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4 High sensitivity mode (page 96) 1: Increased sensitivity. 2: Normal sensitivity. 5 Digital zoom (page 67) Q: Enable the digital zoom. B: Disable the digital zoom. 6 Rec folder setting (page 98) 7 Remaining battery power indication (page 137) 2 Exposure (page 93) @: The exposure is set automatically. T: Set the shutter speed manually. g: Set the aperture manually. H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
NORMAL Mode Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU 1 SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT 1 DELETE 2 ROTATE 3 RESIZE OK 1 2 1 Slideshow (page 99) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Protect (page 100) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) 51 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 Delete (page 76) h Delete files. 5 Rotate (page 102) h Rotate a still image.
1 2 OK 1 Edit photo (page 103) h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, or enhance the contrast (still images only). 2 Video clip edit (page 104) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 113) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP 1 2 3 PLAYBACK MENU 2 EDIT PHOTO EDIT VIDEO PRINT INSTRUCTIONS SELECT FOLDER COPY 6 5 Copy h Copy files from the card to the internal memory, or vice versa.
SIMPLE SHOOTING SIMPLE/SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the camera, and hook the index finger above the lens.
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 57). 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. 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.
Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button. SIMPLE/SHOOTING To keep in HDTV size 14 M 2M HDTV size 14M [4:3] OK The video clip size is 1920 × 1080 pixels, recorded at 60 9: fields/sec.
Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. All ranges Automatic focus (people, landscape, etc.) OK 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal). 8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (super macro).
Hints for taking pictures English 58 SIMPLE/SHOOTING Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 120). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera, or in the camera’s internal memory. Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 2 3 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). [ ] button Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 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. 1 [ ] button SIMPLE/SHOOTING 2 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35).
HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? Target mark i A target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is 14M-S focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is F3.
English 62 SIMPLE/SHOOTING If the camera shake icon > appears... (in the NORMAL mode) i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (pages 42 and 63).
Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the flash setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the flash operation appears.
CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. English 64 SIMPLE/SHOOTING HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (NORMAL mode).
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). Press the [ [ [ ] button ] 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.
About the recording size of still images i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on the video clip recording size. Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size !Y + "& , ) [ h It is not possible to capture sequential shots. English 66 SIMPLE/SHOOTING HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i The photo stabilizer (pages 48 and 88) is inoperative.
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 2 3 Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch 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.
English 68 SIMPLE/SHOOTING HINT When recording video clips at a high magnification i When recording video clips at a high magnification, a moving subject or moving camera can cause camera shake, resulting in a distorted playback image. This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of the CMOS sensor and is not a malfunction. i It is recommended that you use a tripod to stabilize the camera when recording video clips at a high magnification.
AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely. 1 2 3 Turn off the camera, and close the battery cover and terminal cover securely. Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 5 minutes. Rotate the monitor unit several times to clean it completely. Dry the camera.
PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35). Orange frame Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen. SD 2010.12.24 Full-HD 6.5MB SET 3 18:41 SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 2 100-0006 00:00:05 OK Press the SET button. h The image you selected in step 2 is displayed fullscreen.
Video clip playback operation To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause Do this Press the SET button. During playback, press [J]. During playback, press the SET button or press [I]. During accelerated playback, press [I]. To play back During forward After pausing playback, press [H]. one image playback at a time During reverse (singleAfter pausing playback, press [G]. playback frame step) During forward After pausing playback, press and hold [H].
HINT If the a appears on the playback Screen... i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 83).
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 2 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button. Note, however, that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. 2 ALL VIDEO PHOTO SIMPLE/PLAYBACK =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back still image files. SLIDESHOW START Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins.
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. PLAY VOLUME 4 2 Press [G] or [H] 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 single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all/delete folder 2 Display the SIMPLE Mode DELETE Playback Menu (page 37), select the delete setting, and press the DELETE SINGLE SET button. DELETE SELECTED DELETE SINGLE: DELETE ALL Deletes one file at a time. DELETE FOLDER DELETE SELECTED: Deletes the selected files OK (page 77). DELETE ALL: Deletes all files.
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 “DELETE” and press the SET button. Then select “YES” and press the SET button, and the files will be deleted. When file delete is completed, “No image” is shown. Delete selected Delete selected files.
4 5 Press the [ ]or [ ] button. h The Confirm Delete Screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The selected files are deleted. HINT In the NORMAL mode i When you select “DELETE” from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears. CAUTION i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (pages 51 and 100), and then follow the file delete procedure.
PLAYBACK MODES 21-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 21-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. h Pushing the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side will show the 8-image display.
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 twice. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side, the camera changes to the 21-image display (page 79). SD SELECT FOLDER SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 3 Display the Playback Screen.
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 Use the arrow keys 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 MENU 1 Video setting When recording a video clip, smoother motion and better image clarity can be achieved by a higher pixel rate (resolution) and a faster frame rate. However, the file size will also be proportionately larger, requiring longer times to edit and store. It is recommended that you adjust the settings to those suitable for the desired purpose. Note that this menu is also used for recording audio only files.
2 3 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 REC 000:00:06 End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording i Press the [ ] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.
k Audio playback 1 Select an audio file, and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Do this Press the SET button. Pause Press the SET button. Press [I]. Stop playback Press [J]. Fast forward During playback, Press [H]. Each time [H] is pressed, the speed increases. If [G] is pressed, during fast forward, the speed decreases. Fast Fast forward/ reverse fast reverse During playback, press [H]. Each time [G] is pressed, the speed increases.
Still image setting For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots 1 2 Select : or t, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode. Press the [ ] button. h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ kept pressed.
Scene select setting You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Filter setting The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. HINT i To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and press the SET button. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons other than & is on page 162.
Self-timer setting By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT 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.
RECORDING MENU 2 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. Full-HD 001:00:05 The video stabilizer is active The photo stabilizer is active Both the video stabilizer and the photo stabilizer are active Did the scene select setting change? i When the photo stabilizer is set to \, if the scene select setting is +, it will automatically change to =.
Focus range setting How to use the manual focus 1 2 Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press [G] or [H] to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen. 14M-S 7112 Full-HD 001:00:05 2.0m HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of the lens and the subject.
Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. 14M-S Full-HD 7112 001:00:05 Focus mark 14M-S 7112 Full-HD 001:00:05 Light-measuring spot mark English 90 NORMAL/SHOOTING Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor.
ISO sensitivity setting With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. HINT i 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.
RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. How to use the one push setting 1 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.), and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting.
Exposure setting The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. 1 2 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. 1 Press [I] or [J] to select aperture value or shutter speed. 2 Press [G] or [H] to change the setting for the selected parameter. F3.5 1/250 Shutter speed Aperture Press the SET button. h This completes the exposure setting.
Subject chaser settings Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color chaser function, or capture sharp face shots with the face chaser function. Shooting with the color chaser function (still images only) 1 2 Move the target mark to the desired subject, and press the SET button. h When the subject is successfully targeted, a target frame icon (blue ) appears superimposed on the subject.
Shooting with the face chaser function 1 2 3 Set the face chaser setting to -. h When the subject is successfully targeted, a green double-frame appears superimposed on the subject. When capturing a still image, press the [O] button halfway. Press the [O] or [R] button. h Gently press the [O] button all the way to capture the photo. h Recording begins when the [R] button is pressed. h During recording, an orange frame appears superimposed on the subject.
High sensitivity mode setting When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback. i When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure may not function effectively.
Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 2 3 Assign the operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125). Press the arrow key to which the operation shortcut was assigned. h The exposure compensation bar appears. Press [G] or [H] to adjust the exposure. h The exposure compensation numerical value is shown at the left end of the exposure compensation bar.
HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. i When the camera is set to the standby mode. Storage folder setting Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). 1 REC FOLDER CREATE NEW FOLDER 100SANYO NORMAL/SHOOTING 2 Select “REC FOLDER”, and press the SET button.
PLAYBACK NORMAL/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Changing a setting 1 2 3 Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. Press [I] or [J] to change the setting. SLIDESHOW ALL 1sec OFF OFF MODE TIME EFFECT BGM START OK Press the SET button.
File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one 1 2 4 Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SINGLE” and press the SET button. h “LOCK” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then “UNLOCK” appears. Select “LOCK” and press the SET button. h The protect mode is set for the file. h The protect mark B indicates that the file is locked.
Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). 2 Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. 3 Select “PROTECT SELECTED” and press the SET button. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect. SD 4 2010.12.25 14:25 100-0006 Full-HD 37.6MB 00:00:25 LOCK Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the protect icon [ ].
Resize A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. HINT Why can’t the image be resized? i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a larger size. Rotate Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. English 102 NORMAL/PLAYBACK HINT i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the image Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, or enhance the contrast. HINT If the “Contrast correction not successful” or “Red-eye correction not successful” message appears... i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image. i The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera detects in captured images. In some cases, the camera may fail to correct a flaw.
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 B C J Extract the specified portion. [Two ways to cut the video clip] i Trim away portions A and C, and save portion B.
Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. J Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). J Join the video clips. i The video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.) CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera, as doing so may erase the original video clip.
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 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears.
4 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract. h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 5.
5 Press the [O] or [ ] 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.
7 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu. HINT i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. i If the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN 2 Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback display for video clips appears. 2010.12.24 SD Full-HD 20:53 SAVE 3 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.
4 5 Press the [O] or [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clips and replace them with the joined video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The joined video clip will be saved as a new file. The original video clips remain unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video clips will be deleted. Only the joined video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the joined video clip before saving it.
HINT i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”. i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 51 and 100). i If the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
Printing instructions In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print. Display the Printing Instructions Screen 1 2 Select a photo from the Playback Screen.
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES). 1 2 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 113). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH 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.
3 Press the SET button. h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears. h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected, press [G] or [H] to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown. You can press [G] or [H] to confirm the printing instructions for each image.
5 Press the MENU button. h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored. h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen. HINT Can’t specify dated prints? i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the camera’s date and time setting was completed. Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured.
FILE INFO DISPLAY On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. 1 2 Display the desired file on the camera monitor. 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, set it to the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU 1 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP 1 2 POST VIEW 1 2 3 3 OK 119 English 1 2 3 4 5 6
OPERATION VOL: Adjust the volume of the operation sounds. 5 POST VIEW setting h Specify the duration that the captured image is shown on the monitor (post-view) after the [ ] button is pressed. 6 Remaining battery charge display (page 137) OPTION SETTINGS 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 33) h Set the camera’s clock. 2 INFO DISPLAY setting h Specify the information to display on the playback screen. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture date.
Tab 2 OPTION MENU 2 SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS 1 BRIGHTNESS 2 LANGUAGE 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 3 OK 121 English 6
OPTION SETTINGS 1 SHORTCUTS setting (page 125) 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting h Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording. PHOTO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during still image shooting. WIND SOUND NR: Turn ON/OFF the wind noise reduction function during video clip/audio shooting.
Tab 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 OPTION MENU 3 TV OUTPUT POWER SAVE FILE NO.
OPTION SETTINGS 1 TV OUTPUT setting (page 128) 2 POWER SAVE setting (page 31) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 132) 4 FORMAT (page 134) 5 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings.
Shortcut setting Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while the Recording Screen is displayed. 1 2 Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press the SET button. : Assign the function when [I] is pressed. : Assign the function when [J] is pressed. : Assign the function when [G] is pressed. : Assign the function when [H] is pressed. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS: The most commonly used settings are automatically assigned.
PHOTO VIEW: Select the desired field of view (photo view or video view) for the Recording Standby Screen display. When “photo view” is selected, a frame to show the field of view during video clip recording appears.
5 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Option Setting Menu. h This completes the shortcuts setting. h On the screen in step 1, press the MENU button, and the screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears.
TV output setting Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB AV terminal. 1 2 Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the USB AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV’s aspect ratio. HDMI: Set the signal that is output from the HDMI terminal. HDMI-CEC: Set the HDMI-CEC function.
ON: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “ON”. OFF: Sets the HDMI-CEC function to “OFF”. 3 Press [I] or [J] to select the desired parameter. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button. h This completes the TV output setting. HINT About the HDMI-CEC function i This is a system control function by which, through an HDMI cable, a control signal is output to electronic devices and the operation of multiple devices is coordinated.
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 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 CAUTION If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for your TV.
File No. continued setting If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
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 .....
Formatting (initializing) A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. English 134 OPTION SETTINGS CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.
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 168. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the camera to the recording Remaining number of images mode (page 35).
For audio recordings 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 82). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. Remaining time 0.3M 7112 065:07:51 English 136 OPTION SETTINGS HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (page 76) from the card.
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 167. 1 Display the Recording Menu or RECORDING MENU 1 Playback Menu (page 37). 1 VIDEO Full-HD h The battery pack remaining 2 14M-S charge indicator appears in the 3 PHOTO SCENE SELECT lower right corner of the monitor.
Battery pack remaining charge indicator Battery remaining charge Approx. full. Power is low. It will soon be impossible to capture or play back images. If this icon flashes when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, images cannot be captured. Recharge the battery pack. English 138 OPTION SETTINGS HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 117). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the TV. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them.
Connecting to a video input terminal Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV. Yellow plug:To Video Input terminal To USB AV terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable White plug: To Audio Input terminal Set the input to “VIDEO”. Set the input to “HDMI”. Mini HDMI cable (optional) To HDMI terminal To HDMI terminal on the TV English 140 CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to the HDMI terminal Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV.
PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.) i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well. i The audio playback is monaural.
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). 1 2 Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
3 4 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu Screen appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT 1 IMAGE Full-SHQ PRINT ALL IMAGES INDEX DPOF PRINTER SETTINGS OK 5 Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button. PRINT 1 IMAGE: Select the still images you wish to print. PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.
HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, press [J]. h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears. 2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button. h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes. About printing all the images i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the memory. i Delete unwanted images before printing. About DPOF printing i DPOF printing is not possible if your printer is not DPOF-compatible.
APPENDICES APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Answer Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low. The battery pack life has expired.
Shooting Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer — Which resolution setting should I use? — Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, :: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). +, G, t: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes.
Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer — How can I get the distant view into focus? — Shooting The video clip appears to freeze for an instant. The ZOOM RANGE button was pressed during video clip recording. The zoom range does not change when the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed. The ZOOM RANGE button was pressed while the digital zoom was engaged.
Monitor Viewing images Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Answer Condition due to the monitor characteristics. Action Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images. The subject was too bright.
Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Viewing images Why is the playback image distorted? 149 English Answer This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If the subject moves or the camera is moved during recording, a distorted image may sometimes occur. Action Play back images that were recorded on a card using this camera. Not a malfunction. This is a characteristic of the CMOS sensor.
Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Connecting to a TV Printing Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no sound? Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? Answer Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear. The image was captured using the digital zoom.
Question The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Misc. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” message appear? Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. 151 English Answer You have attempted to join video clips having different resolutions or frame rates.
Question Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “System error” message appear? Answer — A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about accessories etc., please consult with a dealer near you for advice. Check the following items: 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the battery pack and then install it again. 3 Install a different card.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. Cause The battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Power A blinking temperature warning icon is \ shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by itself. 153 English The battery pack is too hot. Action Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a fully charged battery pack. Or connect the AC adaptor.
Reference page Problem Cause Action An image is not captured when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed. The power is not turned on. If the power save function was activated, turn on the camera before shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the ON/ OFF button to turn it on. Install a new card. Delete the images that are not necessary. Shooting The flash does not operate. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached.
Shooting Problem Cause Action Reference page The digital zoom does not work. The still image is set to 4 or 5. The digital zoom setting is set to “OFF”. The battery pack is consumed. Set it to a different mode. 46, 85 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. The \ icon appears, and shooting is not possible.
Problem Monitor No playback image appears. The image is too dark. Action The camera is not set to the playback mode. The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. Set the camera to the playback mode. The subject was too far away. Viewing images Reference page Cause The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light. 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.
Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images Cause The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the [ ] button was pressed. (camera shake) The focus is not locked properly. The lens is dirty. 157 English Action Select a different flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Set the ISO sensitivity to =.
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. Connecting to a TV There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. 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 internal memory or in the installed card. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low.
Problem No image or sound. Connecting to a TV Image editing The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. The battery pack is not charging. Charging Misc. The “Image is protected” message appears and the file cannot be deleted. 159 English Cause Action The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the TV input to the correct setting. Not a malfunction. The TV input setting is not correct.
Misc. Reference page 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 168). 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.
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view portrait / Snow & beach k Underwater [ Remarks Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Chaser settings: Fixed at ). Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Still image setting: When sequential shots is active, changes to 7. Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Fireworks + Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l.
Filter Setting Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Still image mode: 4 and 5 cannot be selected. Color chaser settings: Fixed at ). About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to + or -. i Even if you set the focus range to + or -, it changes to * when the scene select function is set to any setting other than =.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Recorded image file format Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards. However, it is not guaranteed that all devices will support the DCF standard.
Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution) White balance Lens 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 38 mm to 190 mm (Optical zoom 5×) Video clip recording: Double-range zoom W mode: f = 40 mm to 240 mm (Advanced Zoom 6×) Double-range zoom T mode: f = 80 mm to 480 mm (Advanced Zoom 6×) English 164 APPENDICES 4: 4640 × 3480 pixels (approx. 16 million pixels) 5: 4608 × 2592 pixels (approx.
Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Monitor 165 English Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity Super macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.
Flash working range GN = 4.0 Approx. 50 cm (19.69 in.) to 2.3 m (7.55 ft.) (wide) Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) (tele) Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus Self-timer Approx.
Camera connectors USB AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal Audio output Video output USB HDMI terminal Monaural Composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Menu) USB 2.0 High Speed PC camera: USB video class Video output Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/ 1125i (1080i)/525p (480p) Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback Approx.
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ recording mode Still image mode Resolution setting 4 5 6 7 8 + G , [ : t ! Video clip mode Y " & ) Audio recording mode < Internal Memory 6 images 8 images 6 images 9 images 12 images 59 images 64 images 119 images 275 images 9 images 64 images 18 sec. 24 sec. 24 sec. 32 sec. 1 min. 18 sec. 22 min.
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.
Supplied AC adaptor Part number Power source Rated output Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight VAR-G12 AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz DC 5 V, 1.0 A 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation), –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 50.0 (W) × 32.8 (D) × 48.9 (H) mm 1.97 (W) × 1.29 (D) × 1.93 (H) in. (not including plug) Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus.
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.
Night photography (night view portrait mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or your subject’s face will appear too bright.
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