INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-HD1AEX VPC-HD1A Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD1AEX and VPCHD1A. 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 Preparing the camera 1 Insert the card. Card slot cover Card Card slot 2 Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and connect the AC adaptor.
Shooting kVideo clip recording 1 2 3 Video clip recording button [ ] Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. Still image shooting 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. kStill image photography 1 2 3 ON/OFF button Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.
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.
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 [Add/Edit Media] 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).
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 5 6 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. h To select multiple files, click on the individual files while holding down the [Ctrl] button. If you select one file, hold down the [Shift] button and click on another file in the list, all the files in between are also selected. Click on the [Open] button. h The [Open Video File] dialog box closes.
7 8 9 Click on the [Next] button. h The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears. Set your desired title page, and click on the [Next] button. h The window to confirm the title page appears. 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.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 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. h After burning a disc, a save project dialog box appears. If you wish to use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects, you should save them. If you will not use the settings in subsequent projects, it is not necessary to save them.
CONTENTS CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 11 SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 14 SETUP PARTS NAMES ................................................
SHOOTING DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS .........................65 VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING ..............................71 STILL IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION) SETTING ................................72 SCENE SELECT ..................................................................................73 EXPOSURE SETTING .........................................................................74 FILTERS ........................................................................................
CONTENTS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN ............................................... 118 SCREEN DISPLAY ............................................................................ 121 SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY ................................................... 122 OPERATION SOUNDS ..................................................................... 123 POST-VIEW SETTING ...................................................................... 125 WIND NOISE REDUCTION ....................
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.
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 73 Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 63 • “SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH” on page 61 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 73 Increase the camera’s sensitivity • “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 83 Photographing people • “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 7
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 43 • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 94 • “SMOOTH PLAYBACK” on page 116 • “Viewing still images” on page 48 Search for image/ audio data Change the angle of view • “9-image display playback” on page 49 • “ROTATE IMAGE” on page 99 Magnify an image • “Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on page 50 • “Audio playba
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 7 i Handstrap and camera case: 1 set i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Docking station: 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i Dedicated component cable: 1 i AC adaptor and power cord: 1 English
i Remote control unit: 1 i Lithium battery (CR2025) for remote control unit: 1 i Lens cap and strap: 1 i Cable adaptor: 1 i Microphone connection cable: 1 i Core: 1 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 Handstrap 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 camera is a digital movie camera with the ability to shoot and play back video clips with high image quality. Video clips can be recorded at a 60 fps frame rate with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and in addition, video clips recorded at 30 fps can be played back at 60 fps. Of course, your camera captures highquality still images, as you would expect, and you can even capture still images while recording a video clip.
Very high image quality with 60 fps shooting (page 71) Compared to the standard 30 fps TV images, the movement of even fastmoving subjects will appear smooth and even in the video clips you record at 60 fps. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 60fps HR Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 51) 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.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 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.
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Flash i Extends when the flash button [?] is pressed.
ON/OFF button English 16
PARTS NAMES Rear Still image shooting button [ ] Monitor Multi-indicator Video clip recording button [ ] Zoom switch Main switch Card slot cover ON/OFF button HD/NORM button Sequential/ single button [O/ ] SET button MENU button Bottom Tripod stand hole h Open the monitor unit before mounting the camera on a tripod.
Docking station Front Docking station terminal Operation mode button [ ] Rear DC IN terminal COMPONENT terminal USB/AV terminal English 18
PARTS NAMES Remote control unit 1 (inoperative) Still image shooting button 2 (inoperative) Video clip recording button 3 SET button SET button 4 Works the same as toggling Works the same as toggling SET button to the left SET button to the left 5 Works the same as toggling 5 Works the same as toggling SET button up SET button up or pushing zoom 6 Works the same as toggling switch toward the [T] ([]]) side SET button to the right 6 Works the same as toggling 7
INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page 144). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. 1 Open the card slot cover, and insert the card in the card slot. Card slot cover 2 3 Insert the card all the way in. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Close the card slot cover.
INSTALLING THE CARD 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 Doing so may damage the card or the stored data. If the multi-indicator is flashing red... i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of data stored in the card.
PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION The supplied docking station is used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV, as well as to charge the battery pack installed in the camera. 1 Connect the docking station to a power outlet. h Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with the camera. Insert the battery Install the supplied battery (CR2025) in the remote control unit. 1 2 3 23 Pull out the battery case. Battery case Insert the supplied battery. h Wipe the battery with a soft, dry cloth before inserting it. h Insert the battery with the (+) mark facing upward. Reinsert the battery case.
How to use the remote control unit The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters. When operating the remote control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it and the remote control sensor.
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 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.
PREPARING THE POWER Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the cable adaptor is used. Charging the battery pack 1 While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it (1), and pull out the battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (2). Battery cover lock Battery cover 2 Open the battery cover (3). h The battery cover comes off.
PREPARING THE POWER 3 Insert the battery pack. h Take care that it is positioned correctly. 4 5 6 27 Battery pack Close the battery cover. h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. Prepare the docking station (page 22). Close the camera’s monitor unit, and 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.
CAUTION Using the camera when it is set in the docking station... i You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the docking station. The battery pack can be charged when the camera is in the playback mode, but not in the shooting mode. Do not charge the battery pack battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a long time.
PREPARING THE POWER When using a power outlet Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the cable adaptor is used. Using the docking station Use the supplied power cord to connect the docking station to a power outlet, and set the camera in the docking station. Using the cable adaptor Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and use the supplied power cord to connect the cable adaptor to a power outlet.
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 Recording Open the monitor unit. Playback Monitor unit Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on, and an image appears on the monitor.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after one minute of no use during shooting, or five minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). i When the power save function is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods: h Move the main switch. h Press the ON/OFF button.
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. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay. If the date and time setting has been completed (page 35)...
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. Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears.
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 1 2 35 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 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 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 “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”.
DATE AND TIME SETTING 5 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 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 year/month/day → month/day/year → day/month/year Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. 4 Press the SET button. 6 Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button.
BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera 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.
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 79). 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 123). 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...
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips 1 2 3 Turn on the camera. If the monitor unit is closed → Open the monitor unit. If the camera is in the power save mode → Press the ON/ OFF button. Video clip recording button [ ] Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [ ]. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the shutter release button pressed while shooting.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back a video clip 5 6 Set the main switch to PLAY. h The video clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. Main switch Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins.
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.
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 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 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 monitor.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting single shots 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Main switch 2 3 Set the main switch to REC. 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 AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES HINT Target mark What is the camera focusing on? i 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 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, 1/40 by changing the shooting angle.
Viewing still images 1 2 Set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the monitor. Main switch 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.
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 9-image display playback 1 2 3 Set the main switch to PLAY. Main switch Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. Zoom switch 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.
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 (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. Video clip recording button [ ] Still image shooting button [ ] Set the main switch to REC. 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.
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Your camera is capable of capturing both standard sequential shots and auto bracket shots (sequential images as the exposure changes). The procedure below explains how to take standard sequential shots. For information concerning auto bracket shots, please see page 87. 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. Still image shooting button [ ] Set the main switch to REC. Press the sequential/single button [O/ ].
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS 5 Release the still image shooting button. h Shooting ends. h The playback procedure for images in a sequential shots series is the same as for single-shot still images (page 48). HINT About the focus when shooting sequential shots i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the still image shooting button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus. i Shooting sequential shots at a resolution of v is not possible.
RECORDING IN THE HD MODE In addition to the standard video clip recording mode (normal mode, aspect ratio 4:3), your camera can also record video clips in the wide-screen mode (HD mode) with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Switching between the normal mode and HD mode 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. HD/NORM button Set the main switch to REC. Press the HD/NORM button. h The monitor display changes to the 16:9 aspect ratio HD mode.
RECORDING IN THE HD MODE Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen In the HD mode, the lighter area on the screen indicates the recording area. Normal mode capture area 00 41 F3.
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording 1 2 Set the main switch to REC. Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ 3 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. Remaining time 41 01:10:36 F3.
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK 4 5 Press the video clip recording button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours. 00:09:45 End the recording. h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording.
Audio playback 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 AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture images and play them back using the supplied remote control unit. 1 2 3 4 59 Prepare the remote control unit (page 23). Turn the camera on, and set the main switch to REC or PLAY. h Set the main switch to REC for shooting, or to PLAY for playback. Aim the remote control unit at the camera’s remote control sensor. h Open the monitor unit.
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 130). 1 2 Point the camera lens at the subject. Press [T] or [W] on 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 monitor. h When moving the optical zoom, press the zoom switch lightly to zoom slowly, and press more strongly to zoom quickly.
SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). Select the flash mode that is appropriate for the surrounding conditions. The flash can be enabled only when taking single-shot still images. 1 Set the main switch to REC.
m:The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc. (forced flash). l:The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off). J:The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required.
EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. 1 2 3 Set the main switch to REC. h If the Shooting Setting Screen is displayed, press the MENU button to exit it. 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.
HINT The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the Option Screen is accessed. i When the main switch is set to PLAY. i After the power is turned off.
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 67) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 69) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 30). 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. 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 67 English
1 Video clip mode menu (page 71) b: T: a: l: d: <: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, very high image quality. Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 frames per second. Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high image quality. Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second. Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 15 frames per second. Make an audio recording. U: Record at 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, very high image quality.
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW 0 69 English
1 Image stabilizer menu (page 77) p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display.
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 65). 2 Select the video clip mode 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 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 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 65). 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).
EXPOSURE SETTING Various settings—including shutter speed, aperture size, the ND filter ON/ OFF status—can be set by the user. 1 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the manual exposure menu. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program AE). Example: For simple shooting with minimum setup, using the camera’s automatic settings.
EXPOSURE SETTING 3 4 Select the desired icon from the manual exposure menu, and press the SET button. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select ND filter, aperture value or shutter speed. 2 Toggle the SET button left or right to change the setting for the selected parameter. Press the SET button. h This completes the exposure setting. ND filter F3.
FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. 1 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the filter menu. &: %: W: ,: 3 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.
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). 1 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 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).
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 65). 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: 1 m (3.28 ft.) 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 40 m (131.23 ft.
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 correct focus is determined from 5 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark & appears. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 2 3 81 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the focus mode menu. 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 light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area. Spot light-measuring: You can compose the picture and capture the image after first modulating 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 the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 2 Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO 50 to 200 [video clip recording mode: ISO 200 to 800]). *: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent (video clip recording mode: ISO 200).
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 2 Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 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.
WHITE BALANCE 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.
SELF-TIMER 1 2 Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). 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.
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS MODE SETTING This camera features two types of sequential shots. Standard sequential shots P: Takes standard sequential shots (page 52). Auto bracket shots I: A series of images is captured while the exposure (shutter speed and aperture size) automatically changes. Normal exposure 1 2 87 +0.6EV +1.2EV Press the sequential/single button [O/ ] to select the sequential shots mode. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). English –1.2EV –0.
3 4 Select the sequential shots mode menu. P: Standard sequential shots I: Auto bracket shots Select the desired icon from the sequential shots menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the sequential shots mode setting. HINT About the maximum number of sequential shots i The maximum number of frames in a sequential shots series differs depending on the still image shooting mode. i Sequential shots photography is not available at resolution v.
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 91) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 92) provide you with more detailed settings. 1 Turn on the camera (page 30). 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 89). 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 MODE Set to play all or to play 1 clip 1 Playback method setting (page 93) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 49) h Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format. 3 Playback volume control (page 94) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 91 English 4 Data protect setting (page 95) h Protect data from accidental erasure.
PAGE 2 ROTATE Rotate image 1 Rotate image (page 99) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 100) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Extract still image (page 101) h Extract a still image from a video clip. 4 Video clip edit (page 102) h Edit video clips. 5 Printing instructions (page 110) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). 6 Smooth playback (page 116) h Video clips are played back smoothly. 7 Option icon (page 118) 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 93 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. h The Playback Method Screen appears. PLAY ALL: Play back images in slideshow fashion. 1 CLIP: Display only the selected image (pages 43 and 48). Select the desired playback mode.
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. 1 2 3 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 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 89). 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 95 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 144). 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 Data can be erased one at a time or all at once. 1 2 3 97 Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button. h The Erase Mode Screen appears. DELETE SINGLE:Erases one data at a time. DELETE ALL: Erases all the data from the card. EXIT: Returns to the Playback Setting Screen. DELETE DELETE SINGLE DELETE ALL EXIT Toggle the SET button up or down the select the erase mode, and press the SET button. h The Erase Confirmation Screen appears.
4 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 To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU 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.
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 89). 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) A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. 1 2 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the resize icon I, and press the SET button. h The Resize Screen appears. RESIZE (3680x2760) (1600x1200) (1280x960) (640x480) EXIT 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the new image size. 2M (1600 × 1200): The saved image will be 1,600 × 1,200 pixels. 1.
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 89). Select the extract still icon 7, and press the SET button. h The screen to extract an image appears. [4:3]: The currently displayed image will be saved as a still image with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
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”). 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. [Two ways to cut the video clip] i Trim away portions (A) and (C), and save portion (B).
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.) CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not move the main switch.
Video clip cutting (extracting) 1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. 2 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). 3 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN EXIT 4 Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 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.
7 8 Press the still image shooting CUT button [O]. h A screen appears for you to select SAVE AS NEW either to save the edited video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete OVERWRITE FILE the original video clip and replace it REVIEW CLIP with the edited video clip. SAVE AS NEW: EXIT 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.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. 1 2 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN EXIT 3 Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 6-image playback display for video clips appears.
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 SET Select a clip 00:00:36 Press shutter to save Number 5 Press the still image shooting JOIN button [O].
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 6 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. 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 95).
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 Printing Instructions Screen 1 2 Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89).
PRINT SETTINGS 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 (page 101). 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 110). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES. 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.
PRINT SETTINGS 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 110). 2 Select “INDEX”. 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 Printing Instructions Screen. INDEX PRINT Set index print? YES EXIT Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. 1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 110). 2 Select “ALL CLEAR”. 3 4 Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the printing instructions for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen. Select “YES”, and 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 89). 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 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. INFO 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 SCREEN The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings. 1 2 3 4 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. PAGE indication Option icon 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. Toggle the SET button down.
DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN Overview of the Option Screen CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM BRIGHTNESS EXT MIC VOLUME LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT SETTINGS POWER SAVE FILE NO.
1 Date and time setting (page 35) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Screen display (page 121) h Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. 3 Startup display (page 122) h Select the screen display that appears when the camera is turned on. 4 Operation sounds setting (page 123) h Select the operation sounds that are produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed, and adjust the operation sound volume.
SCREEN DISPLAY Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the info display icon j, and press the SET button. h The Screen Display Screen appears. DATE & TIME: Set the capture-date display to ON or OFF. COUNTER: Set the video clip playback time display to ON or OFF. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (for video clips). OFF: Do not display the capture date and playback time.
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on. 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 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. STARTUP DISPLAY DATE & TIME OFF OFF: No startup display. 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected startup display is set.
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 118). 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 EXIT ON D A ON 4 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.
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (postview) after the still image shooting button is pressed. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 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 118). 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 118). 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 118). 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 118). Select the flicker-reduction icon o, and press the SET button. h The Flicker Reduction Screen appears. 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 118). 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.
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 Screen (page 118). Select the brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears. BRIGHTNESS 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.
ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE The input level of a microphone connected to the camera can be adjusted. 1 2 3 Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the external microphone volume icon W, and press the SET button. h The volume adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the input level, and press the SET button. h This completes the input level setting for the external microphone.
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 Screen (page 118). 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 or COMPONENT terminal. 1 2 Display the Option Screen (page 118). 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 that is output from the USB/AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV’s aspect ratio. EXIT: Return to the Option Screen.
TV OUTPUT SETTING 3 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. : Images recorded in the HD mode with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are reproduced with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (letterbox format) with black bars at the top and bottom of the picture.
k Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
TV OUTPUT SETTING “TV TYPE” setting TV type to be connected Image data to be displayed TV display Still image 16:9 Video clip in normal mode Video clip in HD mode Still image 4:3 Video clip in normal mode Video clip in HD mode The image is stretched vertically. * The still image examples are for images captured with the still image mode set to a setting other than 8.
CAUTION If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV. To change the screen size setting on your TV, please refer to the instruction manual for your TV. When the aspect ratio of the output still image won’t be 16:9… i The still image output will be 4:3 for images captured with the still image mode set to a setting other than 8.
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 118).
3 4 5 6 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. Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. h You are returned to the Option 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 numbers 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 118). 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 118). 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 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 118). 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 189. Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 1 Set the main switch to REC, and turn on the camera (page 30).
HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then erase them (page 97) from the card. i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, it may be possible to capture a few more images by setting a lower resolution setting (pages 71 and 72), or selecting a different image quality setting.
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 188. 1 Display a Shooting or Playback Setting Screen (pages 65 and 89). h The battery pack remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor.
HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 117). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the 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.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the camera to the TV. How to connect i Connect the USB/AV terminal or COMPONENT terminal to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. i When the camera’s monitor unit is closed and the camera is set in the docking station, press the operation mode button [ ] on the docking station.
USB/AV terminal Yellow plug: Not connected* Supplied dedicated S-AV interface cable To AC adaptor i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal S-terminal Set the input to “VIDEO”. * When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.
CONNECTING TO A TV Playback i After connecting the camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When an S-AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the camera’s monitor. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor. Audio playback: see page 58 i The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 59). i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well.
Enjoy higher image quality (progressive output) If your TV has a 720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of progressive output from your camera. COMPONENT terminal White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal Supplied dedicated component cable To AC adaptor i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. To 720p input terminal During recording:The image appears on the monitor only; it does not appear on the TV.
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 Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied docking station or adaptor to connect the camera to the printer.
3 4 Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. PRINTING MODE PRINT 1 IMAGE The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears. 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.
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 155). 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. PRINT 1 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. h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.
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 155). 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 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 155). 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 110), and complete the printing setup (page 155). 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 155). 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.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE A commercially sold stereo microphone can be connected to the camera. External microphone jack [MIC] To reduce unwanted electromagnetic radiation i Affix the core (supplied) to the cable. Microphone connection cable Stereo microphone HINT i The input level of the connected microphone can be adjusted (page 132). i When an external microphone is connected, the camera’s stereo microphone is disabled.
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: r, s, v, 8: 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? Why is the image too bright? — Shooting Monitor Viewing images 167 English Condition due to the monitor characteristics. The subject was too bright.
Viewing images Question Why is the image out of focus? Answer The focus is not locked properly. Why is a part of the image missing? The image was captured at close range. 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 recording mode, vertical stripes may appear on the monitor or in the image. Due to the characteristics of the camera, magnified images appear less clear.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Viewing images Connecting to a TV Question 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? What is the difference among the normal video (composite video) output, S-video output and progressive output? 169 English Answer — The sound of the camera’s mechanical action was recorded. The volume on the TV is set to the minimum. The playback volume of the camera is set to 0.
Connecting to a TV Printing Misc. Question Can the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable connect at the same time and output the image? What image will appear on the TV when the dedicated component cable is connected to a TV supporting D1/ 480i, D2/480p or D3/1125i signals? Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video” message appears.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Misc. Question Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? Answer The lock switch on the card is in the locked (protect) position. A temporary internal circuitry problem may be the cause. A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera. — Can I use my camera abroad? 171 English Action Move the lock switch to the unlocked position.
Question Why does the “System error” message appear? Misc Answer A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action Check the following items: 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the battery pack and then install it again. 3 Install a different card. If “System error” still appears after performing the above steps, then take the camera to the dealer for service.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power Shooting Cause The battery pack is dead. The battery pack has not been inserted correctly. The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. 173 English The power save function is operating. The power is not turned on.
Reference page 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Shooting Monitor Problem Cause Action When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. The \ icon appears, and shooting is not possible. The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. The camera’s internal temperature is high. No playback image appears. The image is too dark. The main switch is not set to PLAY. The flash was blocked by a finger or other object.
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 Reference page Problem The image is not in focus. The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved when the still image shooting button was pressed.
TROUBLESHOOTING Viewing images Problem Cause Action The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The strap or a finger was blocking the lens. There is no data in the installed card. Capture the image using the forced flash mode. Set the white balance setting correctly. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the lens is not obstructed. Play back after capturing images or making audio recordings.
Problem There is no sound. Connecting to a TV Image editing The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. Reference page Cause Action The playback volume setting on the camera is too low. This is a characteristic of the TV. The protect mode is set. The AC adaptor is not connected to the docking station. The camera is not correctly connected to the docking station.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The “No card” message appears. The “Image is 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”. 179 English Cause No card is inserted. You have attempted to erase data that is protected from accidental erasure. The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”.
DOCKING STATION Remote control unit Reference page Problem Cause Action The remote control unit does not seem to work. The remote control unit is aimed at the TV (not at the camera’s remote control sensor). Aim the remote control unit at the camera’s remote control sensor (within a range of about 30 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor). Remove or move the obstructing object. Something is obstructing the space between the remote control unit and the camera’s remote control sensor.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action The remote control unit does not seem to work. The remote control unit is too far from the camera’s remote control sensor. Operate the remote control unit from a position up to 7 meters from the docking station. Change the remote control code. Remote control unit 181 English The remote control codes for the remote control unit and camera’s remote control sensor are different.
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view portrait / Fireworks + Lamp* Q Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Still image mode: Can be set to [ or A. Flash: Fixed at l. Focus range: + cannot be selected. Noise-reduction: Fixed at “OFF” or _.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) 183 English Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.
Video clip recording mode (recording resolution, frame rate, bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom HD mode U: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps 9 Mbps V: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps 6 Mbps Normal mode T: 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps 6 Mbps 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 * The 60 fps frame rate of this camera is 59.
SPECIFICATIONS Shutter speed Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer 185 English Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec. (Maximum approx. 4 seconds when scene select function set to lamp Q) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.) Sequential shots mode: 1/15 to 1/2,000 second (no flash) Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec. (1/15 sec. max.
Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Power supply Battery pack (supplied) AC adaptor (supplied) Power consumption Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation), –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 30 to 90% (operating, no condensation) 10 to 90% (storage, no condensation) Li-ion battery pack (DB-L40) × 1 VAR-G8 4.1 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) 80 (W) × 119 (H) × 36 (D) mm 3.15 (W) × 4.69 (H) × 1.42 (D) in.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors [USB/AV] (communication/ audio and video output) terminal [COMPONENT] (720p output) terminal [MIC] (microphone input) terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal 187 English Regrouped jack Audio 265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less, stereo output Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative, output composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) S-video Y signal: 1.
Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback 170 images: CIPA standard (when a Hagiwara Sys-Com 512MB SD Memory Card is used) 75 minutes: Recorded in HD-SHQ mode (1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps) 220 minutes: Monitor on, continuous playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use.
SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording times for commercially available SD Memory Cards (1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB).
Docking station Part number Power supply Rated output Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight PDS-HD1A DC 5V DC 5V 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 94 (W) × 40.7 (H) × 92 (D) mm 3.70 (W) × 1.60 (H) × 3.62 (D) in. Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz.) Remote control unit Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight BRC-C2 Lithium battery (CR2025) 32.4 (W) × 68 (H) × 15.6 (D) mm 1.28 (W) × 2.68 (H) × 0.61 (D) in. Approx. 16 g (0.6 oz.
SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations.
Supplied AC adaptor Part number Power source Rated output Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-HD1A Power cord rated value VPCHD1AEX VAR-G8 AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 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) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 49.5 (W) × 25.5 (H) × 68.3 (D) mm 1.95 (W) × 1.00 (H) × 2.69 (D) in. Approx. 169 g (6.0 oz.) AC 125 V, 7 A AC 250 V, 2.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus.
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. 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.
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