INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera VPC-C6EX VPC-C6EXE VPC-C6E VPC-C6 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C6EX, VPC-C6EXE, VPC-C6E and VPC-C6. 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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GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the card 1 Insert the card. 2 Insert 3 Close 1 Open 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the camera.
Shooting kVideo clip recording 1 2 3 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. Video clip recording button [ ] Still image shooting button [ ] ON/OFF button Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Recording begins. h To stop recording, press the video clip recording button again.
Playback kVideo clip playback 1 Main switch Set the main switch to PLAY. 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 Press the SET button. h Playback of the selected video clip begins. h When the main switch is moved to REC, the display changes to the Shooting Screen.
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.
Convenient functions Basic operation Additional functions Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 57 Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure correction” on page 40 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 60 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 57 Increase the camera’s sensitivity • “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 70 Photographing people Shooting/recording • “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view mode) on page 57 • “FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 59 Photograp
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION 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 46 • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 78 • “SMOOTH PLAYBACK” on page 102 • “VIEWING IMAGES” on page 43 Search for image/ audio data Change the angle of view • “9-image display playback” on page 44 • “ROTATE IMAGE” on page 90 Playback Magnify an image • “Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on pa
CONTENTS GETTING UP AND RUNNING .............................................................. iii QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................1 CONTENTS ............................................................................................4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ......................................7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ................................11 SYSTEM MAP ......................................................................
CONTENTS PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS ........................ 73 PLAYBACK MODE .............................................................................. 77 PLAYBACK VOLUME .......................................................................... 78 IMAGE PROTECT ............................................................................... 79 ERASING DATA .................................................................................. 81 PRINT SETTINGS .......................
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................137 PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .............140 DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................145 USING THE CABLE ADAPTOR .........................................................154 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................155 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7 i Neckstrap: 1 i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Docking station: 1 i S-AV interface cable: 1 i USB interface cable: 1 i Remote control unit: 1 A lithium battery (CR2025) is installed at the time of purchase.
i Camera case: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Neckstrap k Lens cap 9 English
k Camera case 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 10
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 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. Twin menus for easy operation (see pages 50 and 74) The novice photographer will have no problem taking beautiful pictures using the easy settings on the PAGE 1 menu.
Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 38) 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 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.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Easy to shoot vertically oriented photos (page 56) 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. However, your camera features a vertical shooting mode that allows you to take vertical (portrait) mode still images without having to change the camera angle.
Docking station for easy connection The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can view your photos on your TV or computer right away. The remote control unit makes it even more convenient.
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Strap holder Speaker Lens Flash Monitor unit Stereo microphone English 16
PARTS NAMES Rear Still image shooting button [ ] Multi-indicator Zoom switch Video clip recording button [ ] Main switch MENU button LCD monitor ON/OFF button SET button Battery/card cover Bottom Tripod stand hole 17 English Docking station terminal
Docking station Front Docking station terminal Operation mode button [ ] Remote control sensor CHARGE indicator CAMERA indicator Rear USB/AV terminal DC IN terminal Cable adaptor Docking station terminal USB/AV terminal DC IN terminal English 18
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 128). Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 2 Open the battery/card cover. h While gently pressing the cover, slide it open. Insert the battery pack. h Move the latch sideways, insert the battery pack, and firmly push it all the way in.
h Slide the latch securing the battery pack to the side, and remove the battery pack. Slide to the side 3 Close the battery/card 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 (pages 22, 24).
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Install the card 1 2 3 Open the battery/card cover. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Close the battery/card cover. h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red.
POWER FOR THE CAMERA The supplied AC adaptor is used not only as the camera’s AC adaptor, but also to charge the battery installed in the camera. Using the battery pack At the time of purchase, the battery pack is not charged. The battery pack must be charged before it can be used in the camera. Also, if the battery power becomes depleted when the camera is being used (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE” on page 132), it should be recharged as soon as possible.
POWER FOR THE CAMERA Docking station terminal Supplied cable adaptor DC IN terminal To power outlet Supplied AC adaptor Supplied power cord 3 23 Disconnect the cable adaptor and the AC adaptor after charging is completed.
Using the docking station to charge the battery pack When the battery pack is installed in your camera, you can recharge it by setting the camera in the docking station (page 134).
POWER FOR THE CAMERA Using a power outlet When the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the camera, power can be supplied from a power outlet. 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.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 2 3 Set the main switch. To shoot pictures: Set to REC To play back images: Set to PLAY Main switch Monitor unit REC PLAY Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. h The camera turns on, and an image appears on the LCD monitor.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for about 2 seconds. h The camera turns off. HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power.
OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the LCD 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). Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears.
OPERATION BUTTONS
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. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the strap. * For shooting vertically oriented still images, you can set the shooting orientation to the vertical (portrait) format still image mode (page 56).
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 66). 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.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 110). Where is the image and audio data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the camera. Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips 1 Turn on the camera (page 26). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Video clip recording button Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Recording begins. During shooting, it is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button. 4 End the recording. h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording.
CAPTURING IMAGES HINT Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. Focus lock during video clip recording i The autofocus can be set to a fixed focus during video clip recording if you toggle the SET button up. When the autofocus is fixed, the p icon appears on the LCD monitor.
Capturing still images 1 Turn on the camera (page 26). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Main switch Press the still image shooting button [ ]. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the still image shooting button all the way. h The shutter releases and the image is captured.
CAPTURING IMAGES HINT Target mark What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark & on the LCD monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 5 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is different from the point you wish to F3.5 focus on, you can refocus, for example, 1/42 by changing the shooting angle.
Shoot a still image while recording a video clip You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. 1 Turn on the camera (page 26). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 4 Video clip recording button Still image shooting button Press the video clip recording button [ ]. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the still image shooting button [ ]. Main switch 5 End the recording. h Press the video clip recording button to stop recording.
BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS 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 118). 1 2 Point the camera lens at the subject. Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject. [W]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pressed, the zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor. h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily.
Exposure correction When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. 1 2 3 4 Set the main switch to REC. h To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MENU button. Main switch While the Shooting Screen is displayed, toggle the SET button to the right. h The exposure correction bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the exposure. h The exposure setting numerical value is shown at the left end of the exposure bar.
MAKE AN AUDIO RECORDING Your camera can make audio recordings. 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 26), and set the main switch to REC. Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ 3 41 From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon <, and press the SET button. h The recording mode is enabled. h The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed.
4 5 Press the video clip recording button. 00:09:45 h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the LCD monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h Take care not to cover the microphone with your fingers. h When the remaining recording time becomes short, the time remaining is indicated in red. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours. End the recording.
VIEWING IMAGES 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 26), and set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the LCD monitor. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen. 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 For video clips and audio data, press the SET button to start playback.
9-image display playback 1 2 3 Turn on the camera (page 26), and set the main switch to PLAY. Main switch Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. Instead of pressing the SET button, you can push the zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side to show the image full screen.
VIEWING 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.
Playing back a video clip Follow these steps to play back a video clip. 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.
VIEWING IMAGES HINT Display the video clip playback point i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip. i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar. CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.
PLAYING BACK AUDIO DATA Listen to your audio recordings. 1 2 Display the desired audio data. 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. Fast forward/fast reverse: h Fast forward/fast reverse playback is possible at 2x (forward only), 5x, 10x and 15x.
SHOOTING PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS The Shooting Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The Shooting Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 51) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 53) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 26). 2 Set the main switch to REC. 3 Main switch Press the MENU button.
SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. 1 2 Display a Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE changes. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes.
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens PAGE 1 VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ 51 English
1 Video clip mode menu (page 55) 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 c: 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 mode menu (page 56) y: Shoot at 2,816 × 2,112 resolution (6 million pixels), low compression E: Shoot at 3,680 × 2,760 resolution (10 million pi
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW 53 English
1 Image stabilizer menu (page 64) p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display.
IMAGE QUALITY Video clip mode (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 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). 2 Select the video clip menu.
Still image mode (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 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the still image mode menu.
SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). 2 Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes SCENE SELECT the optimum settings suitable for FULL AUTO 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 34. For still image shooting, see page 36. 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 / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than = is on page 171.
FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). 2 Select the filter menu. FILTER NO &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in closeup shots (cosmetic filter). W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter). ,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter). 3 4 Select the desired icon from the filter menu, and press the SET button.
FLASH SETTING The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode). 1 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). FLASH Select the flash menu. AUTO k: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required.
FLASH SETTING 3 4 Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the flash setting. Take the picture. For still image shooting, see page 36. h To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button. HINT i You can change the flash setting by toggling the SET button to the left while the Shooting Setting Screen is displayed.
SELF-TIMER 1 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. x: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 10 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed.
SELF-TIMER HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting 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 2 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. The field of view does not change when the video clip recording button is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly video clips (video clip field of view display).
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 1 2 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the focus range menu. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: 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 (standard mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 8 m (26.25 ft.
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus 1 2 3 Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu, and press the SET button. Press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen. 12 00:00:15 1cm HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface and the subject.
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 5-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 LCD monitor. 1 2 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the desired focus method from the focus mode menu, and press the SET button. K: 5-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 LCD 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 2 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO 50 to 200 [video clip shooting mode: ISO 450 to 3,600]). *: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent (video clip shooting 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 the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). 2 Select the white balance menu. >: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions. r: For shooting outside on a sunny day.
3 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. 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. HINT To cancel the white balance setting i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the SET button.
PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS The Playback Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The Playback Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 75) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 76) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 26). 2 Set the main switch to PLAY. 3 Main switch Press the MENU button.
SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa. 1 2 Display a Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Playback Setting Screen changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes.
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Playback Setting Screens PAGE 1 PLAYBACK METHOD Set play all or 1 clip 1 Playback method setting (page 77) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 44) h Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format. 3 Playback volume control (page 78) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 75 English 4 Data protect setting (page 79) h Protect data from accidental erasure.
PAGE 2 ROTATE Rotate image 1 Rotate image (page 90) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 91) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Red-eye correction (page 92) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural. 4 Extract still image (page 94) h Extract a still image from a video clip. 5 Video clip edit (page 95) h Edit video clips. 6 Smooth playback (page 102) h Smooth out the movement when playing back video clips. 7 Option icon (page 104) h Display the Option Screen.
PLAYBACK MODE Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. 1 2 3 4 77 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears. PLAY ALL: Play back images in slideshow fashion. 1 CLIP: Display only the selected image (page 43). Select the desired playback mode. h The screen to set the time that each image is displayed appears.
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data, as well as the operation sounds. 1 2 3 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). 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 Setting Screen.
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 the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h “LOCK?” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the data, then “UNLOCK?” appears. PROTECT LOCK? YES EXIT 3 79 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The protect mode is set for the data.
CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 128). 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 and repeat steps 1 to 3. The protect mark B will disappear and the protect mode is canceled.
ERASING DATA You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the data one at a time, or all at once. 1 2 3 81 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button. h The Erase Mode Screen appears. ONE ERASE: Erases one data at a time. ERASE ALL: Erases all the data. EXIT: Returns to the Playback Setting Screen.
4 Toggle the SET button up to select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. h The Erase Confirmation Screen again appears. To erase the data, select “YES”, and press the SET button. When data erase is completed, “NO IMAGE” is shown. CAUTION i Data which is protected from accidental erase cannot be erased.
PRINT SETTINGS 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 specify an index print. Display the Print Settings Screen 1 2 83 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 73).
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 (save frame) as a still image. 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. You can also set the print settings for the desired images, and then have the reserved images printed automatically (page 151).
PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). 1 2 3 85 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 83). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. ALL IMAGES: The set print settings are applied to all the still images on the card. EACH IMAGE: The set print settings are applied only to the image currently displayed. Press the SET button.
4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option. YES: Print the date. NO: Do not print the date. 4 Press the SET button. h You are returned to the Date/ Copies Print Screen. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “COPIES”.
PRINT SETTINGS 5 Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTING” and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button. ALL IMAGES SETTINGS DATE YES DATE : YES COPIES 1 COPIES : 1 MODIFY PRINT SETTING EXIT Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”.
3 4 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. INDEX PRINT SET INDEX PRINT? YES EXIT Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Print Setting Screen. Changing the print settings 1 2 Follow steps 1 to 4 on pages 85 and 86. Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button.
PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. 1 Display the Print Setting Screen (page 83). 2 Select “ALL CLEAR”. 3 4 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Print Setting Screen. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h All the print settings are cleared and you are returned to the Print Setting Screen.
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. 1 2 Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears. RIGHT:Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees. LEFT: Rotates image counterclockwise 90 degrees. EXIT: Return to the Playback Setting Screen. 3 ROTATE RIGHT LEFT EXIT 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 of t or more can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 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 Setting Screen (page 73). Select the resize icon I, and press the SET button. h The Resize Screen appears. RESIZE EXIT 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the new image size.
RED-EYE CORRECTION If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye phenomenon). Now you can amend the image so that the subjects’ eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction). 1 2 Display the image to be modified, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the red-eye correction icon f, and press the SET button. h The Red-Eye Correction Screen appears. Proceed with the red-eye correction.
RED-EYE CORRECTION 4 Press the still image shooting button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to keep the original image. YES: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved. NO: The corrected image replaces the original image. EXIT: The corrections are canceled, and you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. 5 RED-EYE CORRECT.
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 Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save. Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the extract still icon 7, and press the SET button. h The screen to extract an image appears. YES: The image is copied and saved as a still image (the original data is left unchanged).
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can choose anywhere in the video clip as the cutting point. You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). CAUTION Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge i During the editing of lengthy video clips, the time to process the large amount of data can become quite long.
Procedure to join two video clips Display the video clip that will come first. J Select the video clip that you wish to append (join). J Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.) 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.) CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not move the main switch.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Deleting part of a video clip 1 2 Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. h In step 5 you will specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
4 5 6 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip. DELETE 2ND PART: Delete the latter part of the video clip. Press the SET button. h A screen appears for you to confirm whether or not you want to keep the original video clip.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 7 8 Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clip is saved. NO: The original video clip is not saved. Press the SET button. h Editing starts. h If “YES” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip. h If “NO” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip, and the original video clip is erased. h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen.
Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. 1 Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip start 2 3 4 Video clip to be joined Video clip end Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Select the join icon x.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 5 6 7 8 9 Press the SET button. h The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. Orange frame 101 0001 Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. 0002 0003 0004 Press the SET button. Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clips are kept. NO: The original video clips are not kept. JOIN KEEP ORIGINAL IMAGE? YES NO EXIT Press the SET button.
SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs, for example, when playing back video clips that were recorded with camera moving fast. 1 2 3 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the smooth playback icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears. ON: Activate smooth playback OFF: Deactivate smooth playback SMOOTH PLAYBACK 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 about 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 SCREEN The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 2 3 Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. h The Shooting or Playback Setting Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the PAGE indication. Toggle the SET button to the right, and select the option icon. h The Option Screen appears. h The Option Screen is canceled if the MENU button is pressed. Option icon PAGE indication ADV.
DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN Overview of the Option Screen 1/3 CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT SETTINGS POWER SAVE FILE NO.
1 Date and time setting (page 107) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Operation beep setting (page 110) h Select the operation sounds that are produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed, and adjust the operation sound volume. 3 Help display setting (page 112) h Turn the help display on or off. 4 Post-view (page 113) h Specify how long the captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor after the still image shooting button is pressed.
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, 2005 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the clock set icon C, and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears. h The current date and time settings are shown.
3 4 5 Set the date. CLOCK SET 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. DATE h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2005/12/24”. 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”.
DATE AND TIME SETTING 6 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Screen. h To return to the Shooting Screen, press the MENU button. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost. (The backup will last for about 7 days.
OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons (still image shooting 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 Screen (page 104). 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.
OPERATION SOUNDS 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 EXIT ON ON Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.
HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help messages shown on the LCD monitor. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the help display icon r and press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. ON: The HELP messages are enabled. OFF: The HELP messages are disabled. HELP DISP ON OFF Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the help display setting.
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the LCD monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 104). 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. 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 Screen (page 104). 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 Display the Option Screen (page 104). 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. 3 NOISE REDUCTION ON OFF 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 Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET button. h The Image Settings Screen appears. 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 Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the flicker-reduction icon o, and press the SET button. h The Flicker Reduction Screen appears. FLICKER REDUCT 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 3 Display the Option Screen (page 104). 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 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the digital zoom setting.
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the LCD brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears. Turn the LCD backlight ON/OFF: Toggle the SET button down. Adjust the brightness: Toggle the SET button left or right. LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD BACKLIGHT ON/OFF ADJUST Press the SET button.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: German ENGLISH: English ESPAÑOL: Spanish FRANCAIS: French ITALIANO: Italian NEDERLANDS:Dutch : Russian : Japanese : Korean : Chinese (traditional) : Chinese (simplified) LANGUAGE Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
TV OUTPUT SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the TV output settings icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV Output Setting Screen appears. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal. VIDEO OUTPUT: Set the type of video signal. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears.
4 5 6 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. S-VIDEO: Outputs S-VIDEO signals. VIDEO: Outputs standard video signals. Press the SET button. Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. h The selected TV output setting is set.
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 Screen (page 104).
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 BATT/CAM 1 min 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 file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file number of the next recorded image continues from last file number 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 Screen (page 104). 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 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.
FORMATTING A CARD A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position. 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the format icon 1, and press the SET button. h The Format Screen appears.
FORMATTING A CARD 3 4 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h A confirmation screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting. Formatting erases the data i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. NO: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen. RESET SETTINGS RESET? YES NO Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings.
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 177. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the main switch to REC, and turn Remaining number of images 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 LCD 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 176. 1 Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen (see pages 49 and 73). h The battery pack remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the LCD 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. i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
USING THE DOCKING STATION Set your camera in the supplied docking station to recharge the battery pack as well as for easy connection to a computer, printer or TV. A remote control unit is provided for even easier operation of your docked camera (playback only). Connect the AC adaptor to the docking station CAUTION 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.
USING THE DOCKING STATION 2 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adaptor socket. 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. AC adaptor AC adaptor socket Supplied power cord Set the camera in the docking station 1 2 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the docking station (page 134). Multi-indicator Set the camera in the docking station. h Set the camera securely, making sure that the camera is correctly oriented in relation to the terminal contacts in the docking station.
i Turn the camera off or close the monitor unit before setting the camera in the docking station. i Charging begins when the camera is set in the docking station. i During charging, the docking station’s CHARGE indicator and the camera’s multi-indicator are lit red. i If the docking station’s CHARGE indicator flashes red, it indicates that the battery pack is defective or that the camera is not correctly set in the docking station.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV Use the supplied S-AV interface cable to connect the docking station to the TV. 1 2 3 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the docking station (page 134). Use the dedicated AV interface cable (supplied) to connect the docking station to a TV. Open the camera’s monitor unit, and set the camera in the docking station. h The CAMERA indicator on the docking station lights.
Set the “VIDEO OUTPUT” setting to “S-VIDEO” (page 121). USB/AV terminal Supplied S-AV interface cable To AC adaptor Yellow plug: Not connected* The [n] mark on the plug is facing down. White plug: To Audio Input (LEFT) Set the input terminal to “VIDEO”. Red plug: To Audio Input (RIGHT) terminal S-terminal * When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.
CONNECTING TO A TV Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When an AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the camera’s LCD monitor. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s LCD monitor. i The playback operations can be controlled with the remote control unit (page 140). i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well.
PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Use the supplied remote control unit to play back data from the docked camera. Remote control unit button operation 1 CH. 2 MENU SET 4 3 5 6 7 1 CH. (channel) h Switch the remote control code (page 144). 2 SET h Same operation as the camera’s SET button. 3 MENU h Same operation as the camera’s MENU button. 4 [G] h Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button to the left. 5 [I] h Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button up.
PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Prepare the remote control unit The remote control unit comes with the battery already installed at the time of purchase. 1 Pull out and remove the protective battery insulating sheet. h The remote control unit becomes operative when the insulating sheet is removed.
4 Reinsert the battery holder in the remote control unit. How to use the remote control unit 1 2 Set the camera in the docking station, and press the docking station’s operation mode button [ ] so that the CAMERA indicator lights green (page 134). To operate the remote control unit, aim the remote control unit’s infrared emitter at the docking station’s remote control sensor.
PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT HINT Is the power save (sleep) mode active? i Press the operation mode button [ ] on the docking station. CAUTION i If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting, the remote control receiving range may become shorter. This is a characteristic of the infrared remote control unit and is not a defect. To avoid this malfunction when operating the remote control unit, take care to shield the remote control sensor from strong light.
Changing the remote control code The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is used. The remote control code is set to “RC CODE 1” at the time of purchase.
DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations 1 2 3 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the docking station (page 134). Turn on the printer, and use the dedicated USB interface cable (supplied) to connect the docking station’s USB/AV terminal to the printers USB connector socket.
4 Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. h The Print Settings Screen appears. PRINTING MODE ONE 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. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket.
DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 145). Select the one 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.
4 5 Specify the number of prints. 1 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. 100-0009 ONE IMAGE COPIES 1 PRINT EXIT Press the SET button. h Printing begins. HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, toggle the SET button down. h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears. 2 Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 145). 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. ALL IMAGES 100-0009 PRINT EXIT CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the card. i Delete unwanted images before printing.
Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. 1 2 3 Complete the printing setup (page 145). 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.
DIRECT PRINTING To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. 1 2 3 Make the print settings (page 83), and complete the printing setup (page 145). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Scheduled 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.
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 printing setup (page 145). 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.
DIRECT 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.
USING THE CABLE ADAPTOR Using the supplied adaptor, you can connect the camera to a computer, printer, TV or AC adaptor, etc., without using the docking station. 1 2 Attach the adaptor to the docking station terminal on the bottom of the camera. Various devices can be connected to the adaptor terminals. DC IN terminal: Connect the supplied AC adaptor. USB/AV terminal: Connect to a computer, printer or TV.
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 Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer — Which resolution setting should I use? — What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? — Shooting Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use: x: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming).
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Answer — The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. 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? — Shooting LCD monitor 157 English Condition due to the liquid crystals. Action Set the scene select function to the landscape + mode when photographing.
Question Why is the image too bright? Answer The subject was too bright. Why is the image out of focus? The focus is not locked properly. Why is there no image (z is shown)? This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera. If a bright subject is shot in the video clip shooting mode, vertical stripes may appear on the LCD monitor or in the image.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question 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 Printing Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? 159 English 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” message appears. Misc. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “CARD FULL” message appear? Why does the “CARD IS PROTECTED” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? Answer You have attempted to join video clips having different resolutions or frame rates. Electromagnetic waves are emitted from the AC adaptor. Action Select video clips that have the same resolution or frame rates.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “SYSTEM ERROR” message appear? 161 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 AC adaptor 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. The camera’s battery pack cannot be charged. An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The power save function is operating. The camera is turned on.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording 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. Erase the images that are not necessary. The flash does not operate. The battery pack is dead. Shooting The digital zoom does not work.
Shooting LCD monitor Problem Cause When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. The main switch is not set to PLAY. The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. No playback image appears. The image is too dark. The subject was too far away. Viewing images The subject was lit from behind. There is not enough light.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem 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. Viewing images Red-eye correction was not successful. The image is not in focus. 165 English The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The red-eye effect area could not be recognized. The subject is too close to the camera.
Problem The image is not in focus. Viewing images The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. “NO IMAGE” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. Reference page Cause Action The camera moved when the still image shooting button was pressed. (camera shake) The focus is not locked properly. Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the still image shooting button halfway to lock the focus.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. 167 English Cause Action The TV system setting is not correct. Select the correct TV system setting. The digital camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input is not set correctly. The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. This is a characteristic of the TV.
Problem The “NO CARD” message appears. The “PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. Misc. 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 177). Cause Reference page Action No card is inserted. Turn off the power and insert a card. You have attempted to erase data that is protected from accidental erasure. The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”.
TROUBLESHOOTING DOCKING STATION Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control unit 169 English Cause The remote control unit is aimed at the TV (not at the docking station). Something is obstructing the space between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor on the docking station. The remote control unit battery is consumed. The remote control unit battery is not correctly inserted.
Remote control unit Reference page Problem Cause Action The remote control unit does not seem to work. The remote control unit is too far from the remote control sensor on the docking station. The remote control codes for the remote control unit and the docking station are different. Operate the remote control unit from a position up to 7 meters from the docking station. Change the remote control code.
TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view / Fireworks + Lamp Q Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Still image mode: Fixed at [. Flash: Fixed at l. Focus range: + cannot be selected. Filter Setting Cosmetic % Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Still image mode: E cannot be selected. Focus range: + cannot be selected.
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 camera (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Video clip shooting mode (recording resolution, frame rate, bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed 173 English b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps c: 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 Image stabilizer LCD monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Time/date Ambient environment Power supply Power consumption Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO 50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) (Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 3,600 variation: when scene select function is set to lamp Q) Video clip shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO 450 to 3,600)/equivalent to ISO 450, ISO 900, ISO 1,800,
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight 175 English 68 (W) × 108 (H) × 23 (D) mm 2.68 (W) × 4.25 (H) × 0.91 (D) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volume: Approx. 124 cc Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz.
Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/ sound and image output) terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Regrouped jack Audio 265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less, output stereo Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync output negative, composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) S-video Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, output sync negative C signal: 0.
SPECIFICATIONS 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 a commercially available SD Memory Card (128MB, 512MB, 1GB).
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.
SPECIFICATIONS Docking station Part number Power supply Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight PDS-C6 DC 5 V 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 10 to 85% (no condensation) 94 (W) × 34.1 (H) × 94 (D) mm 3.70 (W) × 1.34 (H) × 3.70 (D) in. Approx. 64 g (2.3 oz.) Remote control unit Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight 179 English BRC-C1 Lithium battery (CR2025) 35 (W) × 56.6 (H) × 6.5 (D) mm 1.38 (W) × 2.23 (H) × 0.26 (D) in. Approx. 15 g (0.
Supplied AC adaptor Part number Power source Rated output Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-C6 Power cord VPCrated value C6EX, C6EXE, C6E VAR-G8 AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz DC 5 V, 2.0 A 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation), –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 10 to 90% (no condensation) 49.5 (W) × 25.5 (H) × 68.3 (D) mm 1.95" (W) × 1.00" (H) × 2.69" (D) Approx. 169 g (5.96 oz.) AC 125 V, 7 A AC 250 V, 2.
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. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
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 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. Use a tripod whenever possible, or if a tripod is not available, you can lean against a wall or pillar to help stabilize the camera. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash.
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