INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-CG6EX VPC-CG6 VPC-CG6GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG6EX, VPC-CG6 and VPC-CG6GX. 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.
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SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover 3 Insert the battery pack Battery pack slot 2Press the latch 2 Insert the card.
Shooting kVideo clip recording 1 2 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on. [ Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h To stop recording, press the [ ] button again. [ kStill image photography 1 2 ] button ON/OFF button Monitor unit Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on. 31 ] button 01:10:15 Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Playback kVideo clip playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the video clip you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen. 2 REC/PLAY button SET button Press the SET button. h Playback of the selected video clip begins. kStill image playback 1 Press the REC/PLAY button.
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Install application programs 1 2 Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. h The installation window opens. Click on the application program you wish to install.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 3 In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive. h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
Burn video clips onto a DVD 1 Click on your desktop’s [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 Launcher] icon to run MovieFactory. h The MovieFactory launcher appears. h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later].
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 2 ix Click on [New Project]. h The [Create Video Disc] window opens.
3 4 Set the [DVD] option to ON, and click on the [OK] button. h The [Select source and import] window opens. Click on the [Add video files] icon. [Add video files] icon h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens. h Open the folder that contains the video files (My Documents\SANYO_PEX\datefolder). 5 Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD. h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 6 Click on the [Open] button. h The [Open Video File] dialog box closes. h The [Rearrange clip order] dialog box opens. h You can drag the clip file names to change the video clip playback order. h Click on the [OK] button, and the [Rearrange clip order] dialog box closes. h The file selected in step 5 appears in the [Add/Edit Media] window. 7 8 xi Click on the [Next] button.
9 Click on the [Next] button. h The window to export the video files to the DVD appears. 10 Set the [Recording format] to [DVD-Video]. 11 Set a blank DVD in your computer’s disc burner, and click on the [Burn] icon. h A confirmation dialog box appears. 12 Click on the [OK] button. h Disc writing begins. h After burning the disc, a dialog box shows that burning is complete. 13 Click on the [OK] button. h The DVD drive tray opens for you to remove the disc.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 14 Click on the [OK] button. h You are returned to the MovieFactory launcher. 15 Click on the exit MovieFactory button [×]. h The DVD is completed. h MovieFactory is exited. How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature.
CONTENTS CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 9 How to use the accessories .......................................................... 11 Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 14 SPECIAL FEATURES ........................................................
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ...........................45 Shooting still images .....................................................................45 Viewing still images .......................................................................47 9-image display playback ..............................................................48 Art mode playback .........................................................................49 Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...................................
CONTENTS CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT ............. 100 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ..................................................................... 102 Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ..................... 102 Procedure to join video clips ....................................................... 103 Procedure to extract a still image ............................................... 104 Video clip cutting (extracting) ......................................................
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................148 CONNECTING HEADPHONES .........................................................149 DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................150 Print preparations ........................................................................150 To select one image and print it (one image) ..............................
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 Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 67 Shoot in bright conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 58 • “SETTING THE FLASH MODE” on page 70 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 67 Increase the camera’s sensitivity • “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 80 Photographing people • “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 67 • “FILTERS” (cosmetic f
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images Adjust the speaker volume Smooth out video clip playback • “Playing back a video clip” on page 42 • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 91 • “CONNECTING HEADPHONES” on page 149 • “SMOOTH PLAYBACK” on page 118 • “Viewing still images” on page 47 Search for image/ audio data Change the angle of view • “9-image display playback” on page 48 • “ROTATE IMAGE” on page 98 Magnify an image
Data managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio data • “9-image display playback” on page 48 • “Art mode playback” on page 49 Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa • “COPY DATA” on page 96 Delete data Protect images from accidental erasure • “DELETING DATA” on page 94 • “IMAGE PROTECT” on page 92 Format a card • “INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY” on page 142 Edit still images • “Correct blurred image
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 9 i Neckstrap and soft case (pages 11 and 13): 1 set i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 2 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 21 and 23): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord (page 21): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 150, pages 8 and 20 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 148): 1 English
i Lens cap and strap: 1 i QUICK GUIDE i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Neckstrap 11 English
k Lens cap English 12
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k Soft case 2 1 2 13 English
Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card English 14
SPECIAL FEATURES Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of yourself.
Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 52) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. 31 01:10:15 Easy to shoot vertically oriented photos (page 66) A grip-type camera is compact and very easy to hold securely, but trying to take vertically oriented photos by changing the camera angle is a problem.
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 18) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Flash Lens Speaker AV terminal cover Stereo microphone Monitor unit To open 19 English
Rear [ ] button Multi-indicator [ ] button Monitor Zoom switch REC/PLAY button SET button ON/OFF button Battery/card compartment cover MENU button Bottom USB terminal Tripod stand hole English 20
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 2 3 4 Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V). h Recharging begins. h During recharge, the CHARGE indicator is lit red. h The recharge time is approx.
Recharging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE” on page 146). If there is interference to your TV or radio during recharging... i Move the battery pack and charger further away from the TV or radio.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover. h While gently pressing the cover, slide it open. 1 Press and slide 2 Open Battery/card compartment cover 2 Insert the battery pack. h Press the latch, insert the battery pack, and firmly push it all the way in.
h Press the latch securing the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. 1 Open 3 Pull out 2 Press the latch 3 Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Lower the cover, and slide it closed. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to fully charge the battery pack (page 21). HINT When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Install the card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 142). 1 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover. 1 Open 2 Insert Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Card slot 3 Close the battery/card compartment cover. h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. h If you press the ON/OFF button once, the camera will switch to the power save mode.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. h To turn off the camera while it is in the shooting mode or power save mode, close the monitor unit or press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. If the date and time setting has been completed (page 30)...
OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away. 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 26). MENU button SET button Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears.
OPERATION BUTTONS
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 26), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. Toggle the SET button to the left two times to display the OPTION MENU.
DATE AND TIME SETTING 4 5 31 Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2006/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day. h Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day. Toggle the SET button up or down to increase or decrease the number. 4 Press the SET button. Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”.
6 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: CLOCK SET DISP Y/M/D OK Y/M/D→M/D/Y→D/M/Y Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. 4 Press the SET button. 7 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the OPTION MENU.
SCREEN DISPLAY Specify how to switch the Shooting Screen display mode (page 39), and specify the screen display during playback. 1 2 3 33 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the info display icon j, and press the SET button. h The Screen Display Screen appears. [ / ]: Specify how to switch the Shooting Screen display mode. [=]: Select the screen display that is shown during playback. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the settings appears.
When [=] is selected: [OFF]: Show only the images. [DATE & TIME]: Show the date and time (capture date). [COUNTER]: Show the counter. [SHOW ALL]: Show the date/time and the counter. 4 INFO DISPLAY SHOW ALL SET OK <[=] was selected> Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen display is set, and you are returned to the Screen Display Screen.
BASIC OPERATION 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 76). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode 1 2 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on (page 26). Press the REC/PLAY button. h Each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode. ON/OFF button REC/PLAY button 240 00:19:36 100-0001 2006.12.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject. 1 2 3 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on (page 26). On the Screen Display Screen (page 33), set the [ / ] setting to [ON/OFF].
Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the [ ] button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 124). Where is the image and audio data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera. i When a card is installed in the camera, the data is recorded on the card.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips 1 2 3 Turn on the camera (page 26). [ ] button Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.
Playing back a video clip 4 5 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The video clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. REC/PLAY button SET button Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. 2006.12.24 h Display the video clip you wish to delete, and toggle the SET button up. A screen to confirm the delete appears. Select “DELETE” and press the SET button to delete the video clip. h Press the REC/PLAY button.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back During forward playback one image at a time (single- During reverse frame step) playback During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback To accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed Adjusting the volume Do this Press the SET button. During playback, toggle the SET button down. During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up.
HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting 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. The focus can be locked. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 132), you can set the autofocus to a fixed focus. When the autofocus is fixed, the p icon appears on the monitor. i When the focus range setting (page 76) is changed, the focus lock is released.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 26). [ ] button Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way. h The shutter releases and the image is captured. h You can view the captured image on the monitor by keeping the [ ] button depressed when you capture the image (postview [page 126]). 1 AF 2 F3.
HINT What is the camera focusing on? i If the focus range (page 76) is set to a setting other than manual -, a target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is 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 different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images 3 4 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The image just captured is shown on the monitor. REC/PLAY button SET button Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image, toggle the SET button to the left. To display the next image, toggle the SET button to the right. h Display the desired image. h Display the still image you wish to delete, and toggle the SET button up. A screen to confirm the delete appears.
9-image display playback 1 2 3 Press the REC/PLAY button to display the Playback Screen. REC/PLAY button Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button to switch to normal (fullscreen) playback of the selected image.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Art mode playback Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on the 9-image display. [W] (P) [W] (P) <9-image playback display> [T] (])/SET button [T] (]) SET button * When the number of images is less than 22, the blank frames are filled in with color.
2 If switching to the art mode playback from normal playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side two times. Push it one time if switching from the 9-image playback display. h The screen changes to art mode playback. Toggle the SET button up or down: Select an image. Press the SET button: The selected image is displayed fullscreen. Press the MENU button: The selected image is displayed fullscreen, and the PLAYBACK MENU appears.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 2 Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h Toggle the SET button to view different parts of the magnified image. To magnify: Magnification increases each time the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T] ([]]) side.
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the camera (page 26). [ [ ] button ] button Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button to stop recording. REC 00:00:09 HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate.
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 26). Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. Audio memo icon RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640×480 30fps SHQ 3 53 From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon <, and press the SET button. h The audio recording mode is enabled. h The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed.
4 5 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ ] button while recording. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours. Recording time REC00:09:45 End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording.
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Audio data playback 6 7 55 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The playback screen for the audio track that was just recorded appears. 00:00:00 Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast reverse, toggle the SET button up. Stop playback: During playback, toggle the SET button down.
h Press the REC/PLAY button. CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode.
USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 131). 1 2 Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] or [W] side to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is moved, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily.
EXPOSURE CORRECTION By assigning the exposure correction operation shortcut to the SET button (page 132), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 2 3 Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 132). SET button Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned. h The exposure correction bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the exposure.
SHOOTING PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU The RECORDING MENU is used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The RECORDING MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the RECORDING MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 120]). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 26). h Turn the camera on in the shooting mode. MENU button Press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU appears. h Pressing the MENU button again will cancel the RECORDING MENU.
Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2, depending on how you wish to use your camera. 1 2 Display the RECORDING MENU (page 59). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The RECORDING MENU PAGE changes.
DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the RECORDING MENU PAGE 1 7 RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640×480 30fps SHQ 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 61 English
1 Video clip menu (page 65) b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high bit rate a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, standard bit rate l: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second d: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames per second e: Record at 176 × 144 pixels, 15 frames per second <: Make an audio recording 2 Still image resolution menu (page 66) x: Shoot at 2816 × 2112 resolution (6 million pixels), standard compression k: Shoot at 3680 × 2760 resolution (10 million
DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU PAGE 2 7 RECORDING MENU IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 63 English
1 Image stabilizer menu (page 74) p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display.
IMAGE QUALITY Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose. 1 2 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the video clip menu.
Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). 2 Select the still image resolution menu.
SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). 2 Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto). a: Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject (sports mode). >: Enhance the 3D feeling of the subject by blurring the background (portrait mode).
4 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 41. For still image shooting, see page 45. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view portrait / setting, stabilize the camera. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than = is on page 174.
FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 2 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the filter menu. &: %: W: ,: 3 4 No filter is used (none). Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter). Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter). Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter). Select the desired icon from the filter menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the filter setting.
SETTING THE FLASH MODE 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’s flash has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode and flash off mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when capturing still images. 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). 2 Select the flash menu.
SETTING THE FLASH MODE 3 4 Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h The selected flash mode is set. Take the picture. h Still image shooting → page 45 CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting. i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
SELF-TIMER 1 Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). 2 Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ [ ] button is pressed. x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ [ ] button is pressed. 3 4 ] button or ] button or Select the desired icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the self-timer setting. Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 41.
SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 132), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ ] button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button.
PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS) MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). 2 Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.
FOCUS RANGE If you set the focus range to match the distance from the camera to the subject, it’s easy to bring the subject into focus. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). 2 Select the focus menu. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus). +: 1 cm (0.39 in.
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus 1 2 Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu (page 76), and press the SET button 2 times. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the right or left to select the desired focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen.
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 2 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the desired focus method from the focus mode menu, and press the SET button. B: 9-point range finder focus is selected.
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the entire image, but with emphasis on the center area. Spot light-measuring: You can compose the picture and capture the image after first measuring the light only at the center spot of the monitor.
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). 2 Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO 50 to 400 [video clip recording mode: ISO 450 to 3600]). *: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent (video clip recording mode: ISO 450).
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. 1 Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions. This is the setting used in the auto mode.
3 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected. If you changed to another setting, whenever you select the ] icon and press the SET button, the previously programmed setting is recalled.
PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The PLAYBACK MENU is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The PLAYBACK MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the PLAYBACK MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 120]). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 26). h Turn the camera on in the playback mode. MENU button Press the MENU button. h The PLAYBACK MENU appears. h Pressing the MENU button again will cancel the PLAYBACK MENU.
Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. 1 2 Display the PLAYBACK MENU (page 83). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The PLAYBACK MENU changes to the other PAGE.
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU PAGE 1 7 PLAYBACK MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 PLAYBACK MODE Set to play all or to play 1 clip 1 Playback mode (page 87) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Slideshow (page 89) h Select the slideshow settings and initiate playback. 3 Playback volume control (page 91) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 4 Data protect setting (page 92) h Protect data from accidental erasure.
PAGE 2 7 PLAYBACK MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 ROTATE Rotate image 1 Rotate image (page 98) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 99) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Edit photo (page 100) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural or enhance blurry images due to camera shake. 4 Video clip edit (page 102) h Edit video clips. h Extract a still image from a video clip. 8 9 5 Printing instructions (page 112) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings).
PLAYBACK MODE You can choose to have data played back successively (continuous playback) or have only selected data played back (clip playback). 1 2 3 4 87 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the playback mode icon =, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears. PLAY ALL: Have data played back in a continuous stream. 1 CLIP: Display only the selected image (pages 42, 47 and 55).
HINT How to initiate continuous playback i Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the SET button. Continuous playback starts. How is continuous playback different from slideshow playback (page 89)? i With continuous playback, the available operations include pause (for continuous playback) and pause, fast forward and fast reverse (for video clip playback).
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back still images and video clips continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time and transition effects. 1 2 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the slideshow icon V, and press the SET button. h The Slideshow Screen appears. TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image).
3 Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. k About BGM audio files In addition to the three BGM melodies stored in your camera, you can import audio files to the camera’s internal memory to use. Imported audio files can be selected from the slideshow screen in the same manner as the camera’s internal BGM melodies.
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 1 2 3 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the playback volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the volume, and press the SET button. h The volume is set, and you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU.
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. 1 2 Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h The Protect Screen appears. PROTECT LOCK EXIT OK 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “LOCK”, and press the SET button. h The protect mode is set for the data. h The protect mark B indicates that the data is locked.
IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted (page 142). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image... i Display the desired data, repeat steps 1 and 2, select “UNLOCK” in step 3, and press the SET button. The protect mark B will disappear and the protect mode is canceled.
DELETING DATA You can delete data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can delete the data one at a time, or all at once. 1 2 3 To delete data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera. To delete data from the camera’s internal memory, remove the card before performing the delete procedure. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the delete icon c, and press the SET button. h The Delete Mode Screen appears.
DELETING DATA 5 Toggle the SET button up to select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To delete other data, select the data, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the data, select “YES”, and press the SET button. When data delete is completed, “No image” is shown. CAUTION i Data which is protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted.
COPY DATA Images and audio files recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. 1 Insert the card in the camera (page 25). 2 Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). 3 4 Select the copy icon S, and press the SET button. h The screen to copy files appears. Select the copy direction. INT MEM CARD: Copy image data from the internal memory to the card. CARD INT MEM: Copy image data from the card to the internal memory.
COPY DATA 5 6 Press the SET button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination. INT MEM CARD COPY SINGLE COPY ALL SET OK Select the desired type of copy. 1 Press the [l] or [m] button to display the image you wish to copy. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “COPY SINGLE”.
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 2 3 Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Screen appears. RIGHT: Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees. LEFT: Rotates image counterclockwise 90 degrees. ROTATE RIGHT LEFT OK Select “RIGHT” or “LEFT”, and press the SET button.
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution higher than t can be changed to 1600 × 1200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. 1 2 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the resize icon I, and press the SET button. h The Resize Screen appears.
CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, and enhance still images that are blurry due to camera shake. 1 2 Display the image to be modified, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the edit photo icon b, and press the SET button. h The Edit Photo Screen appears. BLUR CORRECTION: Repairs the effects of camera shake. RED-EYE CORRECT.: Repair the red-eye effect. EDIT PHOTO BLUR CORRECTION RED-EYE CORRECT.
CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT 5 6 Press the [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved. OVERWRITE FILE: The original file is deleted, and only the corrected image is saved. RED-EYE CORRECT. SAVE AS NEW OVERWRITE FILE OK Select the desired method to save the corrected image, and press the SET button.
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 two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”), or save a single frame from a video clip as a still image. Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip 1 Specify the frames (1, 2) where the video clip is to be cut. 2 A B C J Extract the specified portion.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 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 two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.
Procedure to extract a still image Pause at the frame where you want to extract the still image. Pause J Extract the frame as a still image. CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera. If you turn off the camera while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Video clip cutting (extracting) 1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. 2 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). 3 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO EXTRACT STILL CUT JOIN OK 4 Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears.
5 6 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 6.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 7 8 Press the [ ] 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 FILE: The original video clip will be deleted. Only the edited video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the edited video clip before saving it.
Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were recorded in different modes cannot be joined. 1 2 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO EXTRACT STILL CUT JOIN OK 3 Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 6-image playback display for video clips appears.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 4 Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press the SET button. h The specified video clip is labeled with a number. h Up to 9 video clips can be selected. h To cancel a selection and remove the number label from a video clip, select the video clip and press the SET button. Approximate playback time Select a clip 00:00:36 Press shutter to save Number 5 Press the [ ] button.
6 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU. HINT i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE FILE” in steps 7 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (page 92). i If the “Card full” message appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting data that you do not need to keep.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Extracting a still image from a video clip You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). 1 2 3 4 5 Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the video clip edit icon k, and press the SET button. h The Video Clip Edit Screen appears. Select “EXTRACT STILL”, and press the SET button.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print. Display the Printing Instructions Screen 1 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84).
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 111). About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints.
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 2 3 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 112). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”. ALL IMAGES: The printing instructions are applied to all the still images on the card. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are applied only to the image currently displayed. Press the SET button.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. h Toggle the SET button up or down. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints. Quantity EACH IMAGE :----/--/-:0 copy COPIES 1 OK h Push the zoom switch toward the [T] or [W] side. h Each time the zoom switch is moved, the date indication is switched on or off.
Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 112). 2 Select “INDEX”. 3 4 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. SET: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Printing Instructions Screen. INDEX PRINT SET EXIT OK Select “SET”, and press the SET button.
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 112). 2 Select “ALL CLEAR”. 3 4 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen. Select “CANCEL”, and press the SET button.
SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were recorded with the camera moving fast. 1 2 3 Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears. ON: Activate smooth playback. OFF: Deactivate smooth playback. SMOOTH PLAYBACK ON OFF OK Select “ON”, and press the SET button. h This completes the smooth playback setting.
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. 1 2 Display the desired image. 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 DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 26), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. Toggle the SET button to the left two times to display the OPTION MENU. h The OPTION MENU is canceled if the MENU button is pressed. 1/3 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC.
DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the OPTION MENU 1/3 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. 7 8 9 ; A B C D E F G H NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM SHORTCUTS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM POWER SAVE FILE NO.
1 Date and time setting (page 30) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Screen display (page 33) h Specify whether the time/date the image was captured is displayed. h Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. 3 Startup display (page 123) h Select the screen display that appears when the camera is turned on. 4 Operation sounds setting (page 124) h Select the operation sounds that are produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed, and adjust the operation sound volume.
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the startup display icon +, and press the SET button. h The Startup Display Setting Screen appears. DATE & TIME: The camera’s date and time setting is shown. Xacti: The Xacti logo is shown. OFF: No startup display. STARTUP DISPLAY DATE & TIME Xacti OFF SET OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons ([ ] button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the operation beep icon ?, and press the SET button. h The Operation Beep Setting Screen appears. h The current settings are shown on the screen.
3 4 5 Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings appears. OPERATION BEEP TURN ON/OFF SHUTTER KEY SW AUDIO GUIDE OPERATION VOL ON D A ON 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and OK press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the [ ] button is pressed and released. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second. 2 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 2 seconds. OFF: The post-view image is not displayed. POST VIEW 1 sec 2 sec OFF OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button. h The Wind Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The wind noise reduction function is turned on. OFF: The wind noise reduction function is turned off. WIND NOISE REDUC.
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the noise-reduction icon ^, and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled. OFF: The noise-reduction function is disabled. NOISE REDUCTION ON OFF OK Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the noise-reduction setting.
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET button. h The Image Settings Screen appears. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal. VIVID: Color saturation is increased. SOFT: The sharpness is subdued for a softer image. SOFT VIVID: The sharpness is softened and color saturation is increased.
FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the flicker-reduction icon o, and press the SET button. h The Flicker Reduction Screen appears. ON: Turns on the flicker-reduction setting.
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used. OFF: Digital zoom cannot be used. DIGITAL ZOOM ON OFF OK 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the digital zoom setting.
ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the shortcuts icon m, and press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled down. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled to the left.
ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS 4 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK OK 5 Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 3 through 5. SHORTCUTS AF LOCK FOCUS SELF-TIMER FLASH 6 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the OPTION MENU.
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears. BRIGHTNESS 0 ADJUST 3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the brightness, and press the SET button. h The monitor brightness is set.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears.
TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s AV terminal. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. TV SYSTEM NTSC PAL OK 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected TV system is set. HINT If no image appears on the TV...
POWER SAVE FUNCTION Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on. You can specify the elapsed time (standby time) before the power save function is activated. 1 2 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120).
3 4 5 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Up: Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. POWER SAVE RECORDING 1 min OK Press the SET button. h The standby time is set, and you are returned to the Power Save Setting Screen.
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number reset function is set to “ON”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image 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 ......
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the file number reset icon i. FILE NO. RESET Press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Screen appears. ON: The file number reset function is on. OFF: The file number reset function is off. ON OFF OK Select “OFF”, and press the SET button. h The file number reset function is deactivated. HINT i Until the file number reset function is turned “ON”, consecutive file names are assigned.
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. 1 2 3 4 To reformat a card, install it in the camera.
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY 5 6 Select “YES”. Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. h The three BGM audio files that were stored in your camera’s internal memory at the time of purchase can be recovered by formatting the internal memory. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card is being formatted.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. 1 2 3 Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the OPTION MENU. RESET SETTINGS RESET EXIT OK Select “RESET”, and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings.
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL AND CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much audio and video recording time is available in the internal memory and on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 180. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Turn on the camera (page 26).
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 179. 1 Display the RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU (pages 59 and 83). h The battery pack remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor.
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 119). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the type of card, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the AV terminal on the camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. To open the AV terminal cover 1 Pull towards 2 Rotate the front of the camera.
CONNECTING HEADPHONES Commercially sold headphones can be connected to the camera’s AV terminal. To open the AV terminal cover 1 Pull towards the front of the camera. 2 Rotate AV terminal Headphones To the AV terminal on the camera 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.
DIRECT 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). Print preparations 1 2 Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer. h Connect the camera’s USB terminal to the printer’s USB connector. Turn on the camera (page 26). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
DIRECT PRINTING 3 Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the PictBridge mode, and the PictBridge MENU appears. PRINT 1 IMAGE Print this image 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.
To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 2 3 Complete the print preparations (page 150). Select the print 1 image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to print. h Specify the image to print.
DIRECT PRINTING 4 5 Specify the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up to select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT” is selected. Press the SET button. h Printing begins. Number of prints PRINT 1 IMAGE 100-0009 : 1 copy COPIES OK HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, toggle the SET button down. h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears. 2 Select “CANCEL”, and press the SET button.
To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. 1 2 3 Complete the print preparations (page 150). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. PRINT ALL IMAGES 100-0009 PRINT EXIT OK CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the card. i Delete unwanted images before printing.
DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 2 3 Complete the print preparations (page 150). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins.
To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. 1 2 3 Complete the print preparations (page 112), and complete the print preparations (page 150). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. h Printing begins about 1 minute after the SET button is pressed.
DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. 1 2 Complete the print preparations (page 150). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen appears. MEDIA TYPE: Specify the type of paper used for printing. PAPER SIZE: Specify the size of paper used for printing.
3 4 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button. h The selected parameter is set, and you are returned to the Printer Settings Screen. h Follow the same procedure to adjust the other parameters, as desired.
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? Why doesn’t recharging end? Power Why does the icon appear? While the camera is connected to the USB connector, the multi-indicator is slowly flashing red and the battery pack cannot be charged.
Question Why does the multi-indicator flash red? Why doesn’t the flash operate? Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Shooting Which resolution setting should I use? Answer Recorded data is being saved on the card. The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not necessary. — — Action Not a malfunction. Wait until the multiindicator turns off. Not a malfunction. Capture the image; the camera will determine when the flash is necessary.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer — How can I get the distant view into focus? — The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. — Shooting 161 English Action Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image.
Monitor 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 Phenomenon due to the nature of the monitor. Action Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images. The subject was too bright. Why is the image out of focus? The focus is not locked properly.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why do vertical stripes appear? Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound data that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no sound? Connecting to a TV 163 English Answer If a bright subject is shot in the video clip recording mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image.
Printing Misc. Question Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Card full” or “Internal memory full” 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. Answer There is a problem with the printer.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “System error” message appear? 165 English 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 using the battery charger and power cord abroad, please consult with a dealer near you for advice. Check the following items: 1 Remove the card and then install it again.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. The battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. Power Shooting Cause The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed. The power save function is operating. The power is not turned on.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action An image is not captured when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached. The flash off mode is selected. Install a new card. Delete the images that are not necessary. The flash does not operate. The battery pack is dead. Shooting The digital zoom does not work.
Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. Shooting Monitor When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. No playback image appears. Cause The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. This occurs when the shutter speed is too fast. Reference page Action Not a malfunction. Release the zoom switch, and press it again.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Cause Action The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. Set the flash to the forced flash mode, and take the picture. Use the exposure correction function. Use the spot light-measuring mode. Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting. The subject was too far away. Viewing images The subject was lit from behind.
Cause Action The video clip picture is flickering. The video clip was filmed under fluorescent lighting. The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. Set the flickerreduction setting to on. The image is too bright. Red-eye correction was not successful. Viewing images Reference page Problem The image is not in focus. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The red-eye effect area could not be recognized. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The neckstrap or a finger was blocking the lens. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. 171 English There is no recorded data for the selected playback mode. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode.
Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. No image or sound. Connecting to a TV There is no sound. Image editing The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. Cause Action Reference page The TV system setting is not correct. Select the correct TV system setting. 136 The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly. Set the input on the TV to “VIDEO”. Adjust the playback volume.
TROUBLESHOOTING Misc. Problem Cause Action Reference page The “Image is protected” message appears and the data cannot be deleted. 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”. You have attempted to delete data that is protected from accidental erasure. The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”. The recording capacity is less than the value specified for the card.
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view portrait / Snow & beach k Fireworks + Lamp* Q Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Resolution: Fixed at [. Flash: Fixed at l. Focus range: + cannot be selected. ISO sensitivity: Fixed at t. Noise reduction: Fixed at “OFF”.
TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Cosmetic % Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Resolution: k cannot be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected. About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to +. i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to when the scene select function is set to anything other than =. i When the scene select is set to +, the focus range setting changes to *.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Digital movie (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Video clip recording mode (recording resolution, frame rate, bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed 177 English b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps l: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps e: 176 × 144 pixels, 15 fps 256 kbps * The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps.
Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO 50 to 400)/equivalent to ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600 (switchable from the RECORDING MENU) (Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 7200 variation: when scene select function is set to lamp Q) Video clip recording mode: Auto (equ
SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors AV terminal ø3.5 mm mini-jack (also serves as stereo headphone jack, impedance 16Ω to 32 Ω) Audio 310 mVrms (–8 dBs), 47 kΩ, stereo output Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative, output composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the OPTION MENU) USB 2.
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the internal memory and for a commercially available SD Memory Card (512 MB, 4 GB).
SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations.
Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-CG6, Power cord VPC-CG6GX rated value VPC-CG6EX VAR-L20N AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA, MAX: 0.1 A DC 4.2 V, 650 mA Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L20) 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 10 to 90% (no condensation) 46 (W) × 21.2 (H) × 92 (D) mm 1.81" (W) × 0.
SPECIFICATIONS Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Software Red Eye by FotoNationTM 2003-2005 is a trademark of FotoNation® Inc. Red Eye software© 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,407,777. Other patents Pending. SDHC is a trademark.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject. Here are some hints for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.
Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the background does not compete with the subject.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash.
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