INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Movie Camera
VPC-HD2EX
VPC-HD2
VPC-HD2GX
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD2EX, VPC-HD2 and VPC-HD2GX.
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.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FOR EU USERS
Note:
iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of
the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components which can be
recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic
equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of
separately from your household waste.
Please dispose of this equipment at your local community
waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic products.
Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!
Symbols used in this manual
HINT
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
attention to.
CAUTION Points that require special attention.
(page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.
You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera
operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 176)
and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 184).
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Preparing the camera
1
Insert the SD Memory Card.
h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please
purchase a commercially sold card.
h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”.
SD Memory Card
Card slot cover
Card slot
2
Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and connect the AC
adaptor.
Supplied cable adaptor
Supplied AC adaptor
To power outlet
Supplied power cord
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Shooting
kVideo clip recording
Video clip recording
button [
]
1
Open the monitor unit, and
press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
Still image shooting
button [
]
2
3
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
ON/OFF
button
1
Open the monitor unit, and
press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second to turn
the camera on.
Main switch
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3
Set the main switch to REC.
Press the still image
shooting button [
].
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1/30
h The image is captured.
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Playback
kVideo clip playback
Main switch
1
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.
SET button
h When the main switch is
moved to REC, the display
changes to the Shooting
Screen.
kStill image playback
1
Set the main switch to PLAY.
h The display switches to the
Playback Screen.
h To view other images,
toggle the SET button to the
left or right.
h When the main switch is
moved to REC, the display
changes to the Shooting
Screen.
Video clip pattern
<Example: After recording a
video clip>
When you are finished using the camera...
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.
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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
Set the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) in your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
h The installation window opens.
2
Click on the application program you wish to install.
h Install the application program with which you can import images to a
computer (Photo Explorer).
h Install the application program with which you can create DVDs
(MovieFactory).
h After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown
on the monitor to install the program.
h When the installation is complete, the product registration window will
appear, but click on the [Exit] button to close the window.
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3
In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the CD-ROM
from the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
<About the Kodak online service>
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.
Connect your camera to a computer
Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to a
computer (page 7 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
SET
CANCEL OK
USB/AV terminal
To AC adaptor
To USB connector on the computer
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable
i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.
Copy a video clip to your computer
Run PhotoExplorer, set the location of the camera’s data as the copy source,
and copy the video clip(s) to your computer (page 18 in the SANYO Software
Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL).
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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].
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2
Click on [New Project].
h The [Create Video Disc] window opens.
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3
Set the [DVD] option to ON, and click on the [OK] button.
h The [Select source and import] window opens.
4
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).
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5
Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD.
h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them.
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.
6
Click on the [Open] button.
<When one video clip is selected>
h The [Open Video File] dialog box closes.
<When multiple video clips are selected>
h The [Rearrange clip order] dialog box opens.
h You can drag the clip file names to change the video clip playback
order.
h Click on the [OK] button, and the [Rearrange clip order] dialog box
closes.
h The file selected in step 5 appears in the [Select source and import]
window.
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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 [Press Burn button to create a DVD] window opens.
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.
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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.
<About saving projects>
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.
14 Click on the [OK] button.
h You are returned to the MovieFactory launcher.
15 Click on the exit MovieFactory button [×].
h The DVD is completed.
h MovieFactory is exited.
How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view
images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your
computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to
find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ........................................................................................... 1
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...................................... 9
How to use the accessories .......................................................... 11
Separately sold accessories ......................................................... 13
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 13
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ............................... 14
Widescreen recording and playback (HD mode) .......................... 14
Capture still shots while recording a video clip ............................. 15
Docking station for easy connection ............................................. 16
SYSTEM MAP ..................................................................................... 17
„ SETUP
PARTS NAMES ................................................................................... 18
Camera ......................................................................................... 18
Docking station ............................................................................. 21
Remote control unit ....................................................................... 22
Cable adaptor ............................................................................... 22
INSTALLING THE CARD ..................................................................... 23
PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION ............................................. 25
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ................................... 26
Insert the battery ........................................................................... 26
How to use the remote control unit ............................................... 27
PREPARING THE POWER ................................................................. 29
Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 29
When using a power outlet ........................................................... 32
About using the docking station/cable adaptor for recharging ...... 33
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ............................................. 34
Turning on the camera .................................................................. 34
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is
active ........................................................................................ 35
Turning off the camera .................................................................. 35
OPERATION BUTTONS ...................................................................... 37
DATE AND TIME SETTING ................................................................. 39
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„ BASIC OPERATION
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................42
How to hold the camera ................................................................42
Using the autofocus .......................................................................43
Hints for taking pictures .................................................................45
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ......................................46
Recording video clips ....................................................................46
Playing back a video clip ...............................................................47
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ...........................50
Shooting single shots ....................................................................50
Viewing still images .......................................................................52
9-image display playback ..............................................................53
Art mode playback .........................................................................54
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................56
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........57
RECORDING IN THE HD MODE .........................................................59
Switching between the normal mode and HD mode .....................59
AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ...............................................61
Audio recording .............................................................................61
Audio playback ..............................................................................63
SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT .................................................................................................64
USING THE ZOOM ..............................................................................65
SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH ............................................................66
EXPOSURE CORRECTION .................................................................68
SHOOTING IN THE HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE .................................70
„ SHOOTING
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS .........................71
Switching the page ........................................................................72
Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens ....................................73
VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING ..............................77
STILL IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION) SETTING ................................79
SCENE SELECT ..................................................................................80
EXPOSURE SETTING .........................................................................81
FILTERS ...............................................................................................83
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) .............................84
FOCUS RANGE ...................................................................................86
How to use the manual focus ........................................................87
FOCUS AREA SETTING ......................................................................88
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LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ............................................... 89
ISO SENSITIVITY ................................................................................ 90
WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................ 91
SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................ 93
CAPTURING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS ................................................... 94
„ PLAYBACK
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS ........................ 95
Switching the page ....................................................................... 96
Overview of the Playback Setting Screens ................................... 97
PLAYBACK MODE .............................................................................. 99
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ................................................................. 101
PLAYBACK VOLUME ........................................................................ 102
IMAGE PROTECT ............................................................................. 103
DELETING DATA .............................................................................. 105
ROTATE IMAGE ................................................................................ 107
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) .................................................. 108
EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP ..................... 109
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ..................................................................... 111
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ..................... 111
Procedure to join video clips ....................................................... 112
Video clip cutting (extracting) ...................................................... 113
Joining two video clips ................................................................ 117
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 120
Display the Printing Instructions Screen ..................................... 120
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities ........................... 122
Index print ................................................................................... 124
Clearing all the printing instructions ............................................ 125
SMOOTH PLAYBACK ....................................................................... 126
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) .... 127
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„ OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN ...............................................128
Overview of the Option Screen ...................................................129
SCREEN DISPLAY .............................................................................131
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY ....................................................132
OPERATION SOUNDS ......................................................................133
POST-VIEW SETTING .......................................................................135
WIND NOISE REDUCTION ................................................................136
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION ......................................................137
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY .........................................................138
FLICKER-REDUCTION ......................................................................139
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING .................................................................140
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................141
ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ............142
SCREEN LANGUAGE ........................................................................143
TV OUTPUT SETTING .......................................................................144
POWER SAVE FUNCTION ................................................................149
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ............................................................151
FORMATTING A CARD .....................................................................154
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................156
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................157
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time ................................................................157
For audio recordings ...................................................................157
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............159
„ OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV .....................................................................161
Connecting to a standard video input terminal ............................161
Enjoy higher image quality (progressive output) .........................163
Connecting to the HDMI terminal ................................................164
Playing back on a TV ..................................................................165
DIRECT PRINTING ............................................................................166
Print preparations ........................................................................166
To select one image and print it (one image) ..............................168
To print all the images (all images) .............................................170
Thumbnail prints (index) ..............................................................171
To print images according to the printing instructions
(print requested images) .........................................................172
To change the printer settings and print images
(change printer settings) .........................................................173
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ................................175
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„ APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 176
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 184
Camera ....................................................................................... 184
Docking station ........................................................................... 193
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 195
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 197
Camera ....................................................................................... 197
Camera connectors .................................................................... 201
Battery life ................................................................................... 202
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time ....................................................... 203
Docking station ........................................................................... 204
Remote control unit ..................................................................... 204
Concerning the multi-indicator .................................................... 205
Concerning the charge indicator ................................................. 206
Supplied AC adaptor ................................................................... 206
Supplied Li-ion battery pack ....................................................... 207
Others ......................................................................................... 208
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...................................................... 209
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION
Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From
creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various
techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the
following table.
Shooting/recording
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Log the date and time For more accurate
Getting started
shooting/recording
of your photos
focus
•
•
•
“Recording video clips”
on page 46
•
“DATE AND TIME
• “FOCUS RANGE”
SETTING” on page 39
(manual focus) on
page 86
“Shooting single shots”
on page 50
“CAPTURING
Zoom in on the
subject
Set the focus to a
narrow range
•
“USING THE ZOOM” on
page 65
SEQUENTIAL SHOTS”
on page 94
•
“FOCUS AREA
SETTING” on page 88
Close-up
photography
•
“Audio recording” on
page 61
•
“FOCUS RANGE” (super
macro mode) on page 86
Optimize the photo
quality
Reduce video clip flicker
“FLICKER-REDUCTION” on page 139
•
Set the camera’s color/contrast
characteristics
•
“VIDEO CLIP MODE
(IMAGE QUALITY)
SETTING” on page 77
“STILL IMAGE MODE
(RESOLUTION)
•
“ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY” on page 138
•
SETTING” on page 79
Widescreen video recording (HD mode)
“RECORDING IN THE HD MODE” on page 59
•
Capture fast-moving subjects
“SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 80
•
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Shooting/recording
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Shoot in dark conditions
•
•
•
“EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 68
“SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH” on page 66
“SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 80
Increase the camera’s sensitivity
•
“ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 90
Photographing people
•
•
•
“SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 80
“FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 83
“SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH” (red-eye reduction) on page 66
Photographing landscapes
“SCENE SELECT” (landscape mode) on page 80
•
Take a self-photo
•
“SELF-TIMER” on page 93
Make images lighter
or darker
Measure the
brightness of a
specific area
“LIGHT-MEASURING
MODE SETTING” on
page 89
•
“EXPOSURE
CORRECTION” on
page 68
•
•
“SHOOTING IN THE
HIGH SENSITIVITY
MODE” on page 70
Adjust the camera’s
sensitivity
•
“ISO SENSITIVITY” on
page 90
For a more precise
exposure setting
•
“EXPOSURE SETTING”
(manual exposure
control) on page 81
Change the color of
the images
“FILTERS” (monochrome
filter/sepia filter) on
page 83
Make white appear
natural
•
•
“WHITE BALANCE” on
page 91
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Playback
Basic operation
Convenient functions Additional functions
Adjust the speaker volume
Getting started
viewing images
“Playing back a video
clip” on page 47
•
“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 102
Smooth out video clip playback
“SMOOTH PLAYBACK” on page 126
•
•
•
“Viewing still images” on
page 52
Search for image/
audio data
Change the angle of
view
•
“9-image display
•
“ROTATE IMAGE” on
page 107
playback” on page 53
Magnify an image
A unique playback
format
•
“Magnifying (zooming in)
the image” on page 56
•
“Art mode playback” on
page 54
•
“Audio playback” on
page 63
Adjust the speaker volume
“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 102
•
Slideshow playback
•
•
“PLAYBACK MODE” on page 99
“SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 101
Adjust the monitor brightness
“MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 141
•
Playback on a TV
“CONNECTING TO A TV” on page 161
Set the TV system
•
•
“TV OUTPUT SETTING”
on page 144
Data managing/processing
Convenient functions Additional functions
Search for image/audio data
“9-image display playback” on page 53
Basic operation
•
Delete data
Protect images from accidental erasure
“IMAGE PROTECT” on page 103
Format a card
“FORMATTING A CARD” on page 154
•
“DELETING DATA” on
page 105
•
•
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips
“EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 111
•
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint
“PRINT INSTRUCTIONS” on page 120
•
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio data was
recorded
•
“DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 127
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
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 HDMI cable: 1
Included with model
VPC-HD2EX. Not included
with other models.
i AC adaptor and power cord: 1
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i Remote control unit and
battery (CR2025): 1
FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY
Perchlorate Material - special
handling may apply.
The lithium battery used in this
camera contains perchlorate
material, which may require
special handling. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
i Lens cap and strap: 1
i Cable adaptor: 1
i Microphone connection
cable: 1
i Core: Small (2), large (1)
Large: For use with the AC
adaptor power cord
Small: For use with the
microphone connection
cable and the HDMI cable
i “SAFETY MANUAL”
(safety precautions booklet)
Please read this booklet
carefully before using the
camera.
i Quick Guide
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
How to use the accessories
k Handstrap
k Lens cap
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k Camera case
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Separately sold accessories
i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L40
Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack
(DB-L40A).
i Lithium-ion Battery DB-L40A
Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack.
i Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L06W
Expand your camera’s wide-angle range.
i Tele Conversion Lens VCP-L14T
Make distant objects appear closer.
i HDMI Cable VCP-HDMI01
For connecting to the [HDMI] terminal.
i External Microphone VCP-MP01
Connect this stereo microphone to the external microphone jack [MIC].
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
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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 with a 16:9
aspect ratio. Of course, your camera captures high-quality still images, as you
would expect, and you can even capture still images while recording a video
clip.
The docking station makes it simple to connect other devices to your camera,
providing you with the double advantages of both high functionality and ease
of use.
Widescreen recording and playback (HD mode)
(page 59)
In addition to the standard recording mode (normal mode, 4:3 aspect
ratio), your camera can both record and play back video clips in the
widescreen mode with a 16:9 aspect ratio (HD mode).
Press the
HD/NORM
button
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F3.5
1/40
F3.5
1/40
<Normal Mode Shooting
Screen>
<HD Mode Shooting
Screen>
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GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA
Capture still shots while recording a video clip
(page 57)
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.
Still image shooting
button [
Video clip recording
]
button [
]
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1/40
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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.
TV
HDMI cable
Dedicated component cable
Dedicated S-AV interface cable
Dedicated USB interface cable
Computer
Printer
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SYSTEM MAP
You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
TV
Remote control
unit
Computer
Cable adaptor
Printer
Docking station
AC adaptor
(supplied)
i Card reader
i DPOF-compatible printer
i Photo shop
Battery charger
(optional)
Separately sold or commercially
available SD Memory Card
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SETUP
PARTS NAMES
Camera
Front
Flash
i Extends when the flash
button [?] is pressed.
Flash unit
Lens
External microphone
jack [MIC]
Flash button [?]
Speaker
Remote control
sensor
Battery cover lock
Monitor unit
Battery cover
Strap holder
Charge indicator
Stereo microphone
Monitor unit
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PARTS NAMES
<To open the monitor unit>
ON/OFF button
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Rear
Still image shooting
button [
Multi-indicator
]
Video clip recording
button [
]
Monitor
Zoom switch
Main switch
Card slot cover
ON/OFF button
HD/NORM button
HIGH SENSITIVITY
button
SET
button
MENU
button
Bottom
Tripod stand hole
h Open the monitor
unit before
Docking station
terminal
mounting the
camera on a
tripod.
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PARTS NAMES
Docking station
Front
Docking station
terminal
Operation mode
button [
]
Rear
HDMI terminal
DC IN terminal
USB/AV terminal
COMPONENT terminal
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Remote control unit
<In the shooting mode>
1 Still image shooting button
2 Video clip recording button
3 SET button
4 Works the same as toggling
SET button to the left
5 Works the same as toggling
SET button up or pushing zoom
switch toward the [T] ([]]) side
6 Works the same as toggling
SET button to the right
<In the playback mode>
1 (inoperative)
2 (inoperative)
3 SET button
4 Works the same as toggling
SET button to the left
5 Works the same as toggling
SET button up
6 Works the same as toggling
SET button to the right
7 Works the same as toggling
SET button down
7 Works the same as toggling
SET button down or pushing
zoom switch toward the [W]
([P]) side
8 CH button
9 MENU button
8 CH button
9 MENU button
* Operation shortcuts are not available from the remote control unit.
Cable adaptor
Docking station
terminal
USB/AV terminal
* The dedicated component cable
(supplied) cannot be connected.
DC IN terminal
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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 154). 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.
Card slot
Card
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<To remove the card...>
h To remove the card, press it in, 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.
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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.
Docking station
To reduce spurious
radiation
DC IN terminal
i Please affix the large
core (supplied) to the
cable.
Supplied
AC adaptor
3 mm or less
Supplied power cord
To power outlet
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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
Pull out the battery case.
Battery case
2
Insert the supplied battery.
h Wipe the battery with a soft, dry
cloth before inserting it.
Battery for remote
control unit
h Insert the battery with the (+) mark
facing upward.
3
Reinsert the battery case.
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PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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.
Remote control sensor
At a distance of up to 7 meters
15° horizontally
To AC
adaptor
Infrared emitter
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.
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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.
<Changing the remote control code from “RC CODE 1” to “RC
CODE 2”>
1
2
3
Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking
station.
Hold down the CH button and press the [J] button for about
3 seconds.
Press a button on the remote control unit and check that the camera
is receiving correctly.
h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the
remote control unit or camera are replaced.
h If the remote control codes for the remote control unit and the camera
and do not match, the remote control unit cannot be used to operate
the camera.
<Resetting the remote control code to “RC CODE 1”>
1
2
Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking
station.
Hold down the CH button and press the [I] button for about
3 seconds.
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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).
1
Battery
cover lock
2
Battery cover
2
Open the battery cover (3).
h The battery cover comes off.
3
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3
4
Insert the battery pack.
h Take care that it is positioned
correctly.
Battery pack
Replace the battery cover.
<To remove the battery pack...>
h Raise the edge of the battery pack
to remove it.
5
6
Prepare the docking station
(page 25).
Close the camera’s monitor unit,
and set the camera in the docking
station.
Charge
indicator
h Set the camera securely, making
sure that the camera is correctly
oriented in relation to the terminal
contacts in the docking station.
h Charging begins when the camera
is set in the docking station.
h During charging, the charge
indicator is lit red. When charging
is completed, the charge indicator
turns off.
h If the charge indicator flashes red,
it indicates that the battery pack is
defective or the camera is not
correctly set in the docking station.
Reset the camera correctly in the
docking station.
Docking station terminal
h The charging time is approx.
90 minutes.
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PREPARING THE POWER
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. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the charge
indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery
pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to
charge it.
Does the battery pack appear swollen?
i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when
stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety
hazard.
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.
When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack
i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it
is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the
camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the
battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may
be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the
camera settings are correct.
To prolong the life of the battery pack
i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life
of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.
h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other
high-temperature environments.
h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged.
After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially
discharge it before recharging it again.
h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the
partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.
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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.
To reduce spurious
radiation
i Please affix a large
core (supplied) to the
cable.
Supplied cable adaptor
3 mm or less
Supplied AC adaptor
Supplied power cord
To power outlet
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PREPARING THE POWER
About using the docking station/cable adaptor
for recharging
The recharging operation differs depending on the position of the camera’s
main switch and on the power ON/OFF status.
Recharging when the docking station is
connected
Camera power
Main switch
Power save
mode*
1
ON*
OFF
2
Recharges
Does not
Recharges
Recharges
Recharges
4
Recharges*
3
recharge*
1
2
3
4
*
*
*
*
After one continuous hour of no recording or playback, the camera
switches to the power save mode (page 35).
If the operation mode button
camera turns on.
If the operation mode button
on the docking station is pressed, the
on the docking station is pressed, the
camera turns off and recharging begins.
If the operation mode button
on the docking station is pressed, the
camera turns on and recharging stops.
Recharging when the cable adaptor is connected
Camera power
Main switch
Power save
mode
ON*
OFF
Recharges
Recharges
Recharges
Recharges
Does not
recharge
Recharges
*
After one continuous hour of no recording or playback, the camera
switches to the power save mode (page 35).
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Turning on the camera
1
Set the main switch.
To shoot pictures:
Set to REC.
Main switch
To play back images:
Set to PLAY.
Recording
Monitor unit
Playback
2
3
Open the monitor unit.
Press the ON/OFF button for at
least 1 second.
h The camera turns on, and an
image appears on the monitor.
ON/OFF button
Monitor
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Turning on the camera when the power save
(sleep) mode is active
In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function
will automatically turn off the camera after 1 minute of no use during
shooting, or 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset
setting).
i When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of
the following methods:
h Move the main switch.
h Press the ON/OFF button.
h Press the still image shooting/video clip recording button.
h Press the SET or MENU button.
h Press the zoom switch.
h Press the flash button [?].
h Press the HD/NORM button.
h Press the HIGH SENSITIVITY button.
i After the power save mode has been active for about 1 hour, the camera
will switch to the standby mode. In this case, you can restore the power by
pressing the ON/OFF button, or by closing and then opening the monitor
unit.
i When the AC adaptor is connected, the power save mode will become
active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset
setting).
i The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode is
activated (page 149).
i When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save
mode becomes active after about 12 hours.
Turning off the camera
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
h The camera turns off.
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HINT
To immediately activate the power save mode
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 39)
i The current time is shown on the monitor when the main switch is set to
REC and the camera is turned on.
CAUTION
If the K icon appears...
i When a picture is taken, the date and time it was captured are recorded
with it. If the date and time settings have not been completed (page 39),
the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this
reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the “Set date and time”
reminder briefly appears, after which the K icon is shown on the
Shooting Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images,
please complete this setting before capturing images.
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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.
<Select the icon above or below>
SET button
MENU button
To select the icon above,
toggle the SET button up.
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
PHOTO RESOLUTION
3072×2304 (7M-S)
To select the icon below,
toggle the SET button down.
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
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<Select the icon to the left or right>
To select the icon to the right,
toggle the SET button to the right.
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
720×480 30fps SDV
To select the icon to the left,
toggle the SET button to the left.
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
720×480 30fps SDV
<Actuate the selected icon>
Press the SET button. The selected
icon moves to the left end of the
lineup.
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
720×480 30fps SDV
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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, 2007
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the clock set icon C, and
press the SET button.
CLOCK SET
h The Clock Set Screen appears.
h The current date and time settings
are shown.
h Follow the procedures below to
enable or disable the date display
during playback, to set the display
format for the date, and to set the
date and time.
DATE
TIME
DISP
2007/03/01
00:00
Y / M / D
OK
h To return to the Option Screen,
press the MENU button.
3
Set the date.
1 Select “DATE”.
CLOCK SET
DATE
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Date Screen appears.
3 Set the date to “2007/12/24”.
h The date is set in the following
order: Set the year → Set the
month → Set the day.
2007/12/24
OK
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.
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4
5
Set the clock.
1 Select “TIME”.
CLOCK SET
TIME
2 Press the SET button.
h The Set Time Screen appears.
3 Set the time to “19:30”.
h The time is set in the following
order: Set the hour → Set the
minute.
h A 24-hour clock is used for the
time display.
4 Press the SET button.
19:30
OK
Set the order in which the date is
displayed during playback.
1 Select “DISP”.
CLOCK SET
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:
DISP
Y / M / D
OK
Y / M / D → M / D / Y → D / M / Y
Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.
4 Press the SET button.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING
6
Press the MENU button.
h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the
Option Screen.
h To return to the Shooting or Playback 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). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still
correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of
any type (follow steps 1 and 2).
To correct the date and time settings
i After steps 1 and 2, select the line of the setting that you want to change,
press the SET button, and follow the steps in the respective paragraphs
above to change the setting.
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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.
<Holding the camera>
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.
Example 2:
Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the
right hand, from the little finger to the index finger,
around the camera.
Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the strap.
HINT
i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when
they are played back (page 107).
i When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the
image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.
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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 86).
k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus
The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus
function may not work.
i Subjects with low contrast, very bright
subjects at the center of the image or
dark subjects or locations
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus on an object with contrast at the
same distance as the desired subject.
i Subjects without vertical lines
Use the focus-lock function to lock the
focus while framing the subject vertically,
then re-orient the camera to compose a
horizontally framed image.
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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.
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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 133).
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...
i When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to
the characteristics of the lens, light lines or ghost patterns (flare
phenomenon) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is
recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from
behind.
While the image data is being recorded...
i While the multi-indicator is flashing red, the image data is being written to
the memory, during which time it is not possible to capture another image.
Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off.
However, even when the multi-indicator is flashing red, depending on the
camera’s internal memory remaining capacity, in some cases the next
image can be captured about 2 seconds after shooting.
Checking the last image shot (instant review)
i After shooting a picture, you can immediately view it by pressing the SET
button once.
i During instant review of a video clip, normal play, reverse play and pause,
etc. are available (page 48).
i If you wish to delete the image (for a video clip, it must be in the pause or
stop mode), toggle the SET button up to access the delete function.
i You can view other images while the instant review display is showing by
toggling the SET button to the left or right.
i Cancel the instant review display by toggling the SET button down.
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Recording video clips
1
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.
Monitor unit
Video clip recording
button [
]
2
3
Set the main switch to
REC.
Press the video clip
recording button [
].
h Recording begins.
h It is not necessary to
keep the video clip
Main switch
recording button pressed
while shooting.
h When the remaining
recording time available
for the currently recording
clip becomes little, a
countdown of the
Recording time
REC 00:00:15
5
remaining recording time
appears on the display.
4
End the recording.
h Press the video clip
recording button again to
stop recording.
Available recording time
remaining
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VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Playing back a video clip
5
Set the main switch to PLAY.
h The video clip just recorded is
shown on the monitor.
Main switch
6
Press the SET button.
h Playback of the video clip begins.
SET button
<Example: After recording a
video clip: Normal mode>
<Example: After recording a
video clip: HD mode>
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To do this...
Do this
Normal forward playback Press the SET button.
Stop playback
Pause
During playback, toggle the SET button down.
During playback, press the SET button or
toggle the SET button up.
During accelerated playback, toggle the SET
button up.
To playback
one image
at a time
(single-
frame step)
Duringforward After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
playback to the right.
During reverse After pausing playback, toggle the SET button
playback to the left.
Duringforward After pausing playback, press and hold the
playback SET button to the right.
During reverse After pausing playback, press and hold the
Slow
playback
playback
SET button to the left.
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the right.
* The playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the right, as follows:
Normal playback → 2× → 5× → 10× → 15×
Toggle the SET button to the left to resume
normal playback speed.
During forward playback, toggle the SET
button to the left.
Forward
playback
To
accelerate
playback
* The playback speed changes each time the
SET button is toggled to the left, as follows:
15× ← 10× ← 5×
Toggle the SET button to the right to resume
normal playback speed.
Reverse
playback
Return to normal playback
speed
Press the SET button.
Louder: During playback, push the zoom
switch toward the [T] side.
Softer: During playback, push the zoom
Adjusting the volume
switch toward the [W] side.
When you are finished using the camera...
i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
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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.
i When the focus range (page 86) setting is changed, the focus lock is
released.
The data for a video clip is very large
i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be
played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast
enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed
properly on the monitor or a television.)
i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible
shooting time indicated.
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
During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...
i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus
movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.
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.
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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.
h You can view the captured
image on the monitor by
keeping the still image
shooting button depressed
when you capture the
image (post-view
Still image shooting
button [
]
[page 135]).
1
2
F3.5
1/40
Target mark
Shutter speed
Aperture
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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 9
different focus points within the
shooting area. If the target mark is at a
position that is different from the point
F3.5
you wish to focus on, you can refocus,
1/40
for example, by changing the shooting
angle.
Shutter speed
i The large target mark appears when
the camera focuses on a wide area in
Aperture
the center of the screen.
The shutter speed and aperture are
displayed
i When the camera focuses and the
target mark appears, at the same time,
the shutter speed and aperture
settings are also displayed. You can
use them as a reference when
shooting.
If the camera shake icon > appears...
i During still image shooting, if the
shutter speed is slow and the
possibility that the image may be
blurred due to camera shake becomes
high, the camera shake icon may
appear on the monitor. In this case,
use a tripod to stabilize the camera
when shooting, or set the flash
operation mode to automatic
(page 66).
i When shooting with the scene select
function set to the fireworks +
mode, the camera shake icon always
appears, but this is normal.
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Viewing still images
1
Set the main switch to PLAY.
h An image is displayed on the
monitor.
Main switch
2
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.
SET button
100-0001
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
9-image display playback
1
2
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.
3
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.
h If the zoom switch is pushed
toward the [W] ([P]) side
while the 9-image display is
shown, the camera changes to
the art mode playback
SET button
Orange frame
Still image
Video clip
101
0001
0002
0005
0008
0003
0006
0009
(page 54).
0004
0007
Audio data
Image number
Folder number
HINT
i The 9-image multi-playback display can also be accessed by selecting P
on the Playback Setting Screen.
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Art mode playback
Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the
image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on
the 9-image display.
[W] (P)
[W] (P)
<Normal playback> <9-imageplayback
display>
<Art mode playback>
[T] (])/SET button
[T] (])
SET button
*
When the number of images is less than 22, the blank frames are filled in
with color.
1
In normal playback, display an
image (pages 47 and 52), or on the
9-image playback display, move the
orange frame to select an image
(page 53). This will be the largest
image in the art mode playback
display.
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CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES
2
If switching to the art mode
playback from normal playback,
push the zoom switch toward the
[W] ([P]) side two times. Push it
one time if switching from the
9-image playback display.
h The screen changes to art mode
playback.
Orange frame
<Art mode playback screen
operation>
Toggle the SET button up or down:
Select an image.
Press the SET button:
The selected image is displayed full-
screen.
Press the MENU button:
The selected image is displayed full-
screen, and the Playback Setting
Screen (page 97) appears.
Toggle the SET button to the left or
right:
The images before and after are
displayed in random order.
Push the zoom switch toward the [T]
([]]) side:
The screen changes to the 9-image
display.
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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]
109%
([]]) 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.
Press shutter to save
100% MOVE
To magnify:
Magnification increases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward
the [T] ([]]) side.
To return to normal size:
Magnification decreases each time
the zoom switch is pushed toward the
[W] ([P]) side.
h Press the SET button to return to the
normal (100%) view.
HINT
The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image
i Press the still image shooting button. The magnified portion is saved as a
new still image.
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SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE
RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP
You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip.
1
Press the ON/OFF button for at
least 1 second to turn the camera
on.
Video clip recording
button [
]
Still image shooting button
[
]
2
3
Set the main switch to REC.
Press the video clip recording
button [
].
4
5
When you see a scene you’d like
to capture as a still image, press
the still image shooting button
[
].
Main switch
End the recording.
h Press the video clip recording
button to stop recording.
REC 00:00:09
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CAUTION
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not
operate.
i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the display briefly
pauses, and then returns to the video clip display after the still image is
captured.
i If the still image resolution is set to
, it automatically changes to
k
w
and the image is captured.
i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately
50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while
recording a video clip. The exact remaining recording time at which this
occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the video clip mode
setting (page 77). If you intend to capture a still image while recording a
video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the remaining video
recording time.
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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 widescreen mode
(HD mode) with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Switching between the normal mode and HD
mode
1
2
Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.
Set the main switch to REC.
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3
Press the HD/NORM button.
h The monitor display changes to the 16:9 aspect ratio HD mode.
h Each time the HD/NORM button is pressed, the mode switches
between the HD mode and the normal mode.
Press the
HD/NORM
button
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00:07:10
F3.5
1/40
F3.5
1/40
<Normal Mode Shooting
Screen>
<HD Mode Shooting
Screen>
4
Press the video clip recording button [
].
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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
640×480 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.
Remaining time
41
01:10:36
h The menu display is canceled if
the MENU button is pressed.
F3.5
1/40
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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 recording.
h The maximum time for recording a
continuous audio memo is about
13 hours.
Length of recording
REC 00:09:45
End the recording.
h Press the video clip recording button again to stop recording.
HINT
You can capture a still image during an audio recording
i Press the still image shooting button during audio recording to capture a
still image. Note, however, that if the resolution in the still image mode is
set to k, it automatically changes to w and the image is captured.
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AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
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 2× (forward only),
5×, 10× and 15×.
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right during playback to
activate fast forward/fast reverse.
h The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled
to the left or right.
Fast forward (toggle the SET button to the right)
2× → 5× → 10× → 15×
* Toggle the SET button to the left to return to normal speed.
Fast reverse (toggle the SET button to the left)
15× ← 10× ← 5×
* Toggle the SET button to the right to return to normal speed.
Adjusting the volume
Louder: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T] side.
Softer: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W] side.
CAUTION
If no audio is heard...
i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the
fast playback or fast reverse mode.
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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
Prepare the remote control unit (page 26).
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.
3
4
Aim the remote control unit at the camera’s remote control sensor.
h Open the monitor unit.
Press the buttons on the remote control unit to operate the camera
(page 22).
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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 140).
1
2
Point the camera lens at the
subject.
Zoom switch
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.
h When the optical zoom factor is at
maximum, zooming stops
temporarily. When the zoom
switch is pressed toward the [T]
side again, the mode changes to
the digital zoom mode and
zooming continues.
Monitor
Zoom bar
Magnification
When both
optical and digital
zoom are enabled
Optical zoom
Digital zoom (yellow)
Pointer
When optical
zoom only is
enabled
3
Take the picture.
For video clip recording, see page 46.
For shooting single shots, see page 50.
For shooting sequential shots, see page 94.
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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
2
Set the main switch to REC.
Press the flash button to
extend the flash.
Flash button
h The flash setting appears
on the monitor.
No flash indication:
The camera will detect
the subject brightness
and use the flash only
when required. In a
backlight situation, if only
the center of the image is
very dark, the flash will
operate to compensate
(auto flash).
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Flash setting
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SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH
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. At this time the flash will operate in
a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the
subject’s eyes (red-eye reduction).
3
4
Press the flash button to set the flash mode.
h Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode changes.
h Display the icon for the desired flash mode.
Press the still image shooting button.
h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the
selected mode.
HINT
i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording or in the sequential
shots mode.
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EXPOSURE CORRECTION
When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker.
1
2
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.
3
Toggle the SET button to the
left or right to adjust the
exposure.
SET button
h The exposure setting
numerical value is shown at
the left end of the exposure
bar.
MENU button
h The exposure can be set to a
value from –1.8 EV to
+1.8 EV.
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h The exposure correction bar
is canceled when the MENU
button or the SET button is
pressed.
Exposure
correction bar
Pointer
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EXPOSURE CORRECTION
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.
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SHOOTING IN THE HIGH
SENSITIVITY MODE
You can press the HIGH SENSITIVITY button to capture an even brighter
image. You can also get a brighter image by setting the ISO sensitivity
(page 90) to a higher setting.
1
Press the HIGH SENSITIVITY
button.
h The
mark appears on the
monitor, and the camera changes
to the high sensitivity mode.
Still image shooting:
Images are captured at an ISO
sensitivity setting higher than t.
Video clip recording:
Sensitivity is increased by raising
the ISO sensitivity above the t
setting and by automatically
adjusting the shutter speed during
video clip recording.
h To return to normal sensitivity,
press the HIGH SENSITIVITY
button again.
HIGH SENSITIVITY
button
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CAUTION
Limitation concerning the high sensitivity mode
i It is not possible to set the manual exposure or flicker reduction function
while the high sensitivity mode is enabled.
Does the movement in the recorded video clip appear rough?
i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a brighter image, video clip
movement may not appear smooth during playback.
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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 73) cover the basic
shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 75) provide you with more
detailed settings.
1
2
3
Turn on the camera (page 34).
Set the main switch to REC.
Main switch
Press the MENU button.
h The Shooting Setting Screen
appears.
h Pressing the MENU button again
will cancel the Shooting Setting
Screen.
About the HELP display
When the Shooting Setting Screen icon
is selected, the HELP display appears,
showing the function of the selected icon
and the shooting mode(s) for which it is
effective.
MENU button
HELP display
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
<Applicable to the video clip
recording mode>
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
<Applicable to the still image
shooting mode>
<Applicable to both shooting
modes>
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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.
PAGE
indication
h Each time the SET button is toggled
to the left, the PAGE changes.
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
<Example: Shooting Setting
Screen: PAGE 1>
IMAGE STABILIZER
VIDEO VIEW
<Example: Shooting Setting
Screen: PAGE 2>
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS
Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens
PAGE 1
8 7
VIDEO CLIP MPEG4
640×480 30fps SHQ
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
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1 Video clip mode menu
(page 77)
3 Scene select menu (page 80)
Full auto photography
Sports photography
=:
a:
>:
+:
/:
+:
Q:
<In the normal mode>
Record at 640 × 480 pixels,
30 fps, high image quality.
Record at 720 × 480 pixels,
30 fps.
Record at 640 × 480 pixels,
30 fps, standard image quality.
Record at 320 × 240 pixels,
30 fps.
Record at 320 × 240 pixels,
15 fps.
b:
S:
a:
l:
d:
<:
Portrait photography
Landscape photography
Night view portrait photography
Fireworks photography
Lamp photography
4 Manual exposure setting
menu (page 81)
The exposure is set
automatically.
Set the shutter speed and ND
filter settings.
Set the aperture size and ND
filter settings.
Set the aperture size, shutter
speed and ND filter settings.
@:
T:
g:
,:
Make an audio recording.
<In the HD mode>
Record at 1,280 × 720 pixels,
U:
V:
<:
30 fps, very high image quality.
Record at 1,280 × 720 pixels,
30 fps, high image quality.
Make an audio recording.
5 Filter menu (page 83)
2 Still image mode menu
No filter
&:
(page 79)
Cosmetic filter
%:
Shoot image at 3,072 × 2,304
w:
k:
x:
v:
t:
u:
[:
P:
Monochrome filter
W:
resolution (approx. 7 million
pixels [standard compression]).
Sepia filter
,:
Shoot image at 3,680 × 2,760
resolution (approx. 10 million
pixels).
Shoot image at 3,072 × 2,304
resolution (approx. 7 million
pixels [low compression]).
Shoot image at 3,072 × 1,728
resolution (approx. 5.30 million
pixels).
Shoot image at 1,600 × 1,200
resolution (approx. 2 million
pixels).
Shoot image at 1,280 × 720
resolution (approx. 900,000
pixels).
Shoot image at 640 × 480
resolution (approx. 300,000
pixels).
Shoot sequential images at
640 × 480 resolution (approx.
300,000 pixels).
6 Self-timer menu (page 93)
Self-timer off
N:
Shooting begins 2 seconds
after the still image shooting
button or video clip recording
button is pressed.
y:
Shooting begins 10 seconds
after the still image shooting
button or video clip recording
button is pressed.
x:
7 Option icon (page 128)
h Displays the Option Screen.
8 PAGE display (page 72)
9 HELP display (page 95)
0 Remaining battery power
(page 159)
* When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously enabled,
the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and the other
settings accordingly change automatically.
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS
PAGE 2
IMAGE STABILIZER
VIDEO VIEW
0
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1 Image stabilizer menu
5 ISO sensitivity menu
(page 84)
(page 90)
p: Shoot using the video clip
t: Auto sensitivity setting
(corresponds to ISO 50 to
400).
field of view display.
q: Shoot using the still image
field of view display.
*: Corresponds to ISO 50.
u: Corresponds to ISO 100.
v: Corresponds to ISO 200.
w: Corresponds to ISO 400.
6: Corresponds to ISO 800.
-: Corresponds to ISO 1600.
]: Image stabilizer function off
2 Focus menu (page 86)
-: All ranges mode
*: Normal mode
-: Manual mode
* The indicated ISO value is the
standard output sensitivity.
+: Super macro (close-up)
mode
6 White balance menu (page 91)
3 Focus mode menu (page 88)
>: White balance is
automatically adjusted
depending on ambient
lighting.
B: 9-point range finder focus
setting
C: Spot focus setting
4 Light-measuring mode (EXP
r: For photography in fair
MEASURE) menu (page 89)
n: Multi-section light-
measuring setting
W: Center-weighted light-
measuring setting
Y: Spot light-measuring
setting
weather (sunny) conditions
o: In overcast conditions
p: Under fluorescent lighting
q: Under incandescent
lighting
]: For setting the most
accurate white balance
7 Option icon (page 128)
h Display the Option Screen.
8 PAGE display (page 72)
9 HELP display (page 95)
0 Remaining battery power
(page 159)
* When you specify multiple functions that cannot be simultaneously enabled,
the function which was last set becomes the active setting, and the other
settings accordingly change automatically.
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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
2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
Select the video clip mode menu.
Resolution
(units: pixels)
Frame
rate
Setting
Image quality
U
V
S
b
a
l
d
Very high image quality
High image quality
HD mode
1,280 × 720 30 fps
720 × 480
640 × 480
640 × 480
320 × 240
320 × 240
30 fps
30 fps
30 fps
High image quality
Normal
mode
30 fps Standard image quality
15 fps
HD mode/
normal
mode
<
—
—
—
3
Select the desired icon from the video clip mode menu, and press
the SET button.
h This completes the video clip mode setting.
HINT
Recording a video clip to play back on a TV
i Set the video clip mode to S. Note, however, that a video clip recorded in
the S mode may appear stretched horizontally when played back on a
computer.
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CAUTION
When editing video clips...
i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in
the same mode.
i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.
Playing back video clips that were recorded with a different camera
i Video clips recorded using model VPC-HD1A or VPC-HD1 with the mode
set to T (640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps) will be played back on this camera at
a resolution of 640 × 480 pixels and frame rate 30 fps.
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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 72).
Select the still image mode menu.
h Shooting with the still image mode set to v or u will produce an
image with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
h When set to P, the camera changes to the sequential shots mode
(page 94).
Setting
k
x
w
v
t
u
[
P
Resolution (units: pixels)
3,680 × 2,760
Compression
Standard compression
Low compression
3,072 × 2,304
3,072 × 1,728
1,600 × 1,200
1,280 × 720
Standard compression
640 × 480
3
Select the desired icon from the still image resolution menu, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the still image resolution setting.
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SCENE SELECT
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for
specific shooting conditions.
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
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).
+: For beautiful shots of distant scenery (landscape mode).
/: Photograph the subject while keeping the background night
scenery (night view portrait mode: For single-shot shooting, video
clip recording only).
+: For capturing fireworks at night (fireworks mode: For single-shot
shooting, video clip recording only).
Q: Photograph in low-light conditions (lamp mode: For single-shot
shooting, video clip recording only).
3
Select the desired icon from the scene select menu, and press the
SET button.
h This completes the scene select function setting.
h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select
menu, and press the SET button.
HINT
i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view
portrait / 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 195.
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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 72).
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.
T: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed and enable/disable
the ND filter. The camera automatically sets an appropriate aperture
size based on this setting (shutter speed priority AE).
Example: To set a fast shutter speed for capturing a clear image
of a fast-moving object, or to set a slow shutter speed to shoot
the flow of a background scene.
By using the flash in combination with a slow shutter speed, you
can create beautiful photographs of people against a
background night scene (slow synchro photography).
g: This allows you to set a specific aperture size and enable/disable
the ND filter. The camera automatically sets an appropriate shutter
speed based on this setting (aperture priority AE).
Example: To open the aperture for portraits with a blurred
background (for a shallow field depth), or to close the aperture
for a clear foreground and background (for a deep field depth).
,: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed, aperture size and
enable/disable the ND filter (manual exposure control).
Example: When shooting in a dark location without using the
flash, set the shutter to stay open for a longer time (slow shutter).
When used for shooting nighttime scenes, you can capture lights
flowing across the image.
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3
4
Select the desired icon from the
manual exposure menu, and press
the SET button.
<If T, g or , was selected>
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.
ND filter
F3.5
1/1500
Shutter speed
Aperture
Press the SET button.
h This completes the exposure
setting.
HINT
i To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is
recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
i A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker
environment, but noise in the image may be increased.
i To minimize noise in the image, enable the noise reduction function
(page 137).
i The manual exposure setting automatically becomes @ if the scene
select function is active.
i In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/15 sec.
i Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/29 sec., the shutter speed
during video clip recording is 1/30 sec.
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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 72).
Select the filter menu.
&: No filter is used (none).
%: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).
W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).
,: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).
3
Select the desired icon from the filter menu, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the filter setting.
h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and
press the SET button.
HINT
i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons
other than & is on page 196.
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE
STABILIZER)
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional
hand motion (only during video clip recording).
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
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).
q: Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. The
field of view does not change when the still image recording button
is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly still
images (still image field of view display).
]: Disengages the motion compensation function (OFF).
3
Select the desired icon from the image stabilizer menu, and press
the SET button.
h This completes the image stabilizer setting.
HINT
If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...
i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be
possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.
i If the digital zoom (page 140) is being used, the large magnification factor
may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.
i When using a tripod, the docking station or other means to stabilize the
camera, please turn the motion compensation function off ]. If the
motion compensation function is enabled when it is not actually needed, it
may result in an image that appears unnatural.
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)
<Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is
enabled>
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.
During still image
shooting
Display during
recording standby
During video clip
recording
For p setting
For q setting
Video clip
recording area
For ] setting
i When recording in the HD mode, the field of view will change even when
the motion compensation is set to OFF.
i When the still image mode is set to u or [ and the scene selection
function to =, a, > or + (page 80), a still image captured during
video clip recording will have the same field of view as the video clip.
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FOCUS RANGE
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
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.), as well as to infinity (manual
focus).
+: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro mode: wide end
only)
h When the focus range is set to *, + or -, the corresponding
indication appears on the monitor.
3
Select the desired icon from the focus range menu, and press the
SET button.
h This completes the focus range setting.
HINT
i From the Shooting Screen, you can quickly change the focus range setting
by toggling the SET button down.
i When the focus range is set to super macro +, the zoom is temporarily
set to the wide end.
i You can lock the focus by toggling the SET button up.
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FOCUS RANGE
How to use the manual focus
1
2
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.
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3
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.
1cm
HINT
About the focus range
i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the lens surface
and the subject.
i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance
(numerical figure) you set in the manual focus mode and the actual
distance.
About zoom movement when using the manual focus
i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes
to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.
i When the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will
function only within the range at which the image is focused.
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FOCUS AREA SETTING
You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting
only):
9-point range finder focus:
The correct focus is determined from 9 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
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
Select the focus mode menu.
B:9-point range finder focus is
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selected.
C:Spot focus is selected.
3
Select the desired icon from the
focus mode menu, and press the
SET button.
F3.5
1/40
h The focus area is set.
Focus mark
h When the spot focus setting is
selected, the focus mark + appears
in the center of the monitor.
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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.
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
Select the light-measuring mode (EXP MEASURE) menu.
n: Multi-section light-measuring
W: Center-weighted light-measuring
Y: Spot light-measuring
3
Select the desired light-measuring
mode from the light-measuring
mode (EXP MEASURE) menu, and
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press the SET button.
h This completes the light-measuring
mode setting.
h When spot light-measuring is
selected, the light-measuring spot
F3.5
1/40
mark
appears in the center of
the monitor.
Light-measuring spot mark
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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 72).
Select the ISO sensitivity menu.
t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (ISO 50 to 400 [video clip
recording mode: corresponds to ISO 200 to 1600]).
*: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 (video clip recording mode:
corresponds to ISO 200).
u: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 (video clip recording mode:
corresponds to ISO 400).
v: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 (video clip recording mode:
corresponds to ISO 800).
w: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 400 (video clip recording mode:
corresponds to ISO 1600).
6: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 800 (video clip recording mode:
corresponds to ISO 3200).
-: Sets the sensitivity to ISO 1600 (video clip recording mode:
corresponds to ISO 3200).
* The indicated ISO value when capturing still images is the standard
output sensitivity.
3
Select the desired icon from the ISO sensitivity menu, and press the
SET button.
h This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.
HINT
i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and
capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may
increase or the images may be irregular.
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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 72).
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.
o: For shooting outside on a cloudy day.
p: For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting.
q: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting.
]: This setting is used for a more accurate white balance using the
existing light source (one push). Please use it when the light source
cannot be identified, for example.
Setting procedure
1 Select the ] icon and press the SET button.
h The ] icon moves to the left end of the line.
2 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of
paper, etc.), and press the SET button.
h This completes the white balance setting.
h It is not necessary to complete step 3.
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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.
HINT
To cancel the white balance setting
i Perform step 1, select >, and then press the SET button.
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SELF-TIMER
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
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.
3
Select the desired icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button.
h This completes the self-timer setting.
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.
When x is selected...
i When the still image shooting button or
video clip recording button is pressed,
the multi-indicator and charge indicator
will blink for about 10 seconds, and then
the image is captured. Also, 4 seconds
before the shutter releases, the indication
shown in the illustration appears on the
monitor.
i If you swivel the monitor unit towards the
subject, the self-timer indication will be
visible to the subject.
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CAPTURING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 72).
Select P from the still image mode menu.
h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.
3
Press the still image shooting button [
h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the still image
].
shooting button is kept pressed.
HINT
i The maximum number of images in a sequential shots sequence is 10.
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.
Can the flash be used?
i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots.
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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 97) cover the basic
playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 98) provide you with more
detailed settings.
1
2
3
Turn on the camera (page 34).
Set the main switch to PLAY.
Main switch
Press the MENU button.
h The Playback Setting Screen
appears.
h Pressing the MENU button
again will cancel the
Playback Setting Screen.
About the HELP display
When the PLAYBACK MENU icon is
selected, the HELP display appears,
showing the function of the selected
icon.
MENU button
HELP display
PLAYBACK MODE
Set to play all
or to play 1 clip
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Switching the page
Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa.
1
2
Display a Playback Setting Screen (page 95).
Toggle the SET button to the left.
h The Playback Setting Screen
PAGE
indication
changes to the other PAGE.
h Each time the SET button is
toggled to the left, the PAGE
changes.
PLAYBACK MODE
Set to play all
or to play 1 clip
<Example: Playback Setting
Screen: PAGE 1>
ROTATE
Rotate image
<Example: Playback Setting
Screen: PAGE 2>
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DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS
Overview of the Playback Setting Screens
PAGE 1
8
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
PLAYBACK MODE
Set to play all
or to play 1 clip
9
0
1 Playback method setting
(page 99)
h Select continuous playback or
single-frame playback.
5 Data protect setting
(page 103)
h Protect data from accidental
erasure.
2 Slideshow (page 101)
h Select the slideshow settings
and initiate playback.
3 Multi-playback (page 53)
h Display images in the 9-frame
multi-display format.
6 Delete (page 105)
h Delete images from the card
memory.
7 Option icon (page 128)
h Display the Option Screen.
8 PAGE display (page 96)
9 HELP display (page 95)
0 Remaining battery power
(page 159)
4 Playback volume control
(page 102)
h Adjust the playback volume for
video clips and audio data.
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PAGE 2
ROTATE
Rotate image
1 Rotate image (page 107)
h Rotate still images.
2 Resize (page 108)
h Reduce the resolution of a still
image.
3 Extract still image (page 109)
h Extract a still image from a
video clip.
6 Smooth playback (page 126)
h Smooth out the movement
when playing back video clips.
7 Option icon (page 128)
h Display the Option Screen.
8 PAGE display (page 96)
9 HELP display (page 95)
0 Remaining battery power
(page 159)
4 Video clip edit (page 111)
h Edit video clips.
5 Printing instructions
(page 120)
h Specify the printing
instructions (DPOF settings).
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PLAYBACK MODE
You can choose to have data played back successively (continuous playback)
or have only selected data played back (clip playback).
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 96).
Select the playback mode icon =,
PLAYBACK MODE
and press the SET button.
h The Playback Mode Screen
appears.
PLAY ALL
1 CLIP
1sec
PLAY ALL:
Have data played back in a
continuous stream.
1 CLIP:
OK
Display only the selected image
(pages 47 and 52).
3
4
Select the desired playback mode.
<When “PLAY ALL” is selected>
1 Toggle the SET button to the right
to select playback time.
2 Toggle the SET button up or down
to specify the time that each image
is shown.
PLAYBACK MODE
Time per image
PLAY ALL
1 CLIP
1sec
3 Press the SET button.
OK
Press the SET button.
h The display time is set, and you are returned to the Playback Setting
Screen.
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HINT
How to initiate continuous playback
i Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the SET button.
Continuous playback starts.
How is continuous playback different from slideshow playback
(page 101)?
i With continuous playback, the available operations include pause (for
continuous playback) and pause, fast forward and fast reverse (for video
clip playback). In addition, in the continuous playback mode, the guidance
display for key (button) operation and the capture date are shown on the
playback screen, and playback operations (pause, accelerated playback,
etc.) are possible. With slideshow playback, on the other hand, stop
playback is the only operation available. Because the guidance display for
key operation and the capture date are not shown, however, the images
are easier to view. In addition, with continuous playback, only the current
image and all subsequent images are played back; with slideshow
playback, all of the images in the memory are played back, starting with
the currently displayed image. Select the type of playback suitable for your
purposes.
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SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK
Specify the settings for playing back still images and video clips continuously
in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the
transition time and transition effects.
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 96).
Select the slideshow icon V, and
SLIDESHOW
press the SET button.
h The Slideshow Screen appears.
TIME:
Adjust the transition speed (the
period that an image is displayed
before it changes to the next
image).
TIME
1sec
EFFECT
START
OK
EFFECT:
Select a transition effect as an
image changes to the next image.
START:
Begin slideshow playback.
<Changing the transition speed or transition effect>
1 Select “TIME” or “EFFECT”, press the SET button.
2 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting.
3 Press the SET button.
3
Select “START”, and press the SET button.
h Slideshow playback starts.
h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.
CAUTION
i Voice memos are not played back during slideshow playback.
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PLAYBACK VOLUME
Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 96).
Select the playback volume icon
Z, and press the SET button.
PLAY VOLUME
h The volume control bar appears.
3
Toggle the SET button left or right to
adjust the volume, and press the
SET button.
4
VOLUME SETTING
h The volume is set, and you are
returned to the Playback Setting
Screen.
HINT
i During video clip or audio memo playback, if you move the zoom switch,
the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the volume.
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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 96).
Select the protect icon A, and
PROTECT
press the SET button.
h “LOCK” appears.
h If the protect mode has already
been enabled for the data, then
“UNLOCK” appears.
LOCK
EXIT
OK
3
Toggle the SET button up or down
to select “LOCK”, and press the
PROTECT
SET button.
h The protect mode is set for the
data.
UNLOCK
EXIT
h The protect mark B indicates that
the data is locked.
h To return to the Playback Setting
OK
Screen, press the MENU button.
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CAUTION
i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if
the card is reformatted (page 154).
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.
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DELETING DATA
Data can be deleted one at a time or all at once.
1
2
Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 96).
Select the erase icon c, and press
DELETE
the SET button.
h The Delete Mode Screen appears.
DELETE SINGLE:
DELETE SINGLE
Deletes one data at a time.
DELETE ALL:
Deletes all the data from the card.
DELETE ALL
OK
3
Toggle the SET button up or down the select the delete mode, and
press the SET button.
h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.
<DELETE SINGLE>
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the data you wish to
delete.
<DELETE ALL>
h Toggle the SET button to the left or right confirm that all data are to be
deleted.
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4
Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button.
<DELETE SINGLE>
h The currently displayed image is deleted.
h To delete other data, select the data, and press the SET button.
h To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button
twice.
<DELETE ALL>
h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the data,
select “YES”, and press the SET button. When data delete is
completed, “No image” is shown.
CAUTION
i Data which is protected from accidental deletion cannot be deleted. To
delete protected data, set the protect setting for the data to off (page 103),
and then follow the data delete procedure.
HINT
i You can also access the Delete Single Confirmation Screen from the
Playback Screen by toggling the SET button up.
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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 96).
Select the rotate icon L, and
ROTATE
press the SET button.
h The Rotate Image Screen appears.
RIGHT:
Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees.
LEFT:
Rotates image counterclockwise
RIGHT
LEFT
90 degrees.
OK
3
Select “RIGHT” or “LEFT”, and press the SET button.
h Each time the SET button is pressed, the image is rotated another 90
degrees.
HINT
i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated.
To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the
rotate image procedure (page 103).
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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 96).
Select the resize icon I, and
press the SET button.
RESIZE
(3072×2304)
h The Resize Screen appears.
(1600×1200)
(640×480)
OK
3
4
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.
0.3M (640 × 480): The saved image will be 640 × 480 pixels.
Press the SET button.
h Resizing begins.
HINT
Why can’t the image be resized?
i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a
larger size. A still image that was captured with the still image mode set to
u or v cannot be resized.
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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
Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and
save.
2
3
Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 96).
Select the extract still icon 7, and
EXTRACT STILL
press the SET button.
h The screen to extract an image
4:3
appears.
[4:3]:
16:9
The currently displayed image will
be saved as a still image with an
aspect ratio of 4:3.
OK
[16:9]:
The currently displayed image will
be saved as a still image with an
aspect ratio of 16:9. (This selection is
available only for video clips recorded
in the HD mode.)
4
5
Select [4:3] or [16:9], and press the SET button.
h The screen to confirm that you wish to save the image appears.
SAVE:
Save the currently displayed image as a still image.
EXIT:
You are returned to the screen to extract an image.
Select “SAVE” and press the SET button.
h The currently displayed image is saved as a still image.
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HINT
When an image from a video clip recorded in the HD mode is saved with
an aspect ratio of 4:3…
i The still image that is generated will be a 4:3 (640 × 480 pixels) VGA
image with black bars at the top and bottom of a 640 × 360-pixel picture.
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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
2
Specify the frames
(1, 2) where the
video clip is to be
cut.
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.
i Delete portion B,
and join portions A
and C.
i The original
video clip is
not affected.
(You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is
saved.)
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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. If you move the
main switch while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be
properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.
i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may
become full, making it impossible to edit the video clips. In this case, you
will need to free some of the memory on the card, either by deleting data
that are no longer necessary (page 105), or by selecting “OVERWRITE
FILE” when saving edited video clips (pages 115 and 118).
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
Video clip cutting (extracting)
1
2
3
Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.
Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 96).
Select the edit video icon k, and
EDIT VIDEO
press the SET button.
h The Edit Video Screen appears.
CUT
JOIN
OK
4
Select “CUT” and press the SET
button.
h The Cutting Screen appears.
Start point
CUT
00:01:30
Press shutter to save
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5
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.
<Procedure>
Play:
After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to the right for
about 2 seconds for forward playback, or to the left for reverse
playback.
Pause:
During playback, press the SET button.
Accelerated playback:
During playback, toggle the SET button to the left or right to change
the playback speed.
Single frame:
After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right to move
forward one frame, or to the left to move back one frame.
6
Toggle the SET button up.
h The start point of the video clip
Approximate playback time
extract is set, and the screen to
specify the end point appears.
h Specify the end point of the extract
by following the same procedure as
in step 5.
CUT
00:01:10
<When joining the first and latter
portions>
1 Toggle the SET button down.
h Each time the SET button is
toggled down, the sections to
delete and the sections to save
are reversed.
Press shutter to save
End point
Portion to be deleted
2 Specify the end point of the
extract. The frame following the
end point of the extract will be the
start point of the latter portion to be
joined.
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
7
Press the still image shooting
button [O].
CUT
SAVE AS NEW
h A screen appears for you to select
either to save the edited video clip
as a new (separate) file, or to delete
the original video clip and replace it
with the edited video clip.
SAVE AS NEW:
OVERWRITE FILE
REVIEW CLIP
OK
The edited video clip will be saved
as a new file. The original video clip
remains unchanged.
OVERWRITE FILE:
The original video clip will be deleted.
Only the edited video clip will be
saved.
REVIEW CLIP:
Play back the edited video clip before
saving it.
8
Select the desired option, and press the SET button.
h Editing starts.
h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen.
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HINT
i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE FILE”
in steps 8 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 103).
i If the “Card full” message appears, you will need to free some of the
memory by deleting data that you do not need to keep.
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. To avoid problems caused by the
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.
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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 96).
Select the edit video icon k, and
EDIT VIDEO
press the SET button.
h The Edit Video Screen appears.
CUT
JOIN
OK
3
Select “JOIN” and press the SET
button.
h The 6-image playback display for
Select a clip
Press shutter to save
video clips appears.
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4
5
Move the orange frame to the
video clip you wish to join, and
press the SET button.
h The specified video clip is labeled
with a number.
h Up to 9 video clips can be
selected.
h To cancel a selection and remove
the number label from a video
clip, select the video clip and
press the SET button.
Approximate playback time
Select a clip 00:00:36
Press shutter to save
Number
Press the still image shooting
button [O].
JOIN
h A screen appears for you to select
either to save the joined video clip
as a new (separate) file, or to delete
the original video clips and replace
them with the joined video clip.
SAVE AS NEW:
SAVE AS NEW
OVERWRITE FILE
REVIEW CLIP
The joined video clip will be saved
as a new file. The original video
clips remain unchanged.
OVERWRITE FILE:
OK
The original video clips will be
deleted. Only the joined video clip will
be saved.
REVIEW CLIP:
Play back the joined video clip before
saving it.
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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 6 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 103).
i If the “Card full” message appears, you will need to free some of the
memory by deleting data that you do not need to keep.
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. To avoid problems caused by the
battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editing, before
starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed
in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.
i It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.
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PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your
camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering
digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can
use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is
displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
Display the Printing Instructions Screen
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 96).
Select the printing instructions icon
b, and press the SET button.
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
h The Printing Instructions Screen
appears.
ALL IMAGES
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
ALL IMAGES:
The specified print settings apply to
all the still images on the card.
EACH IMAGE:
The print settings are specified for
each individual image.
INDEX:
ALL CLEAR
OK
All the still images are printed as
miniature images (thumbnail
images), several images on one
print.
ALL CLEAR:
Clear all the print settings. This
cannot be selected if no print
settings have been made for the
image.
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PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
HINT
Printing a single frame from a video clip
i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still
image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image
(page 109).
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
requested images printed automatically (page 172).
About the finished prints
i Images that have been rotated will be printed in their original orientation.
i The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and
printer used.
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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
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120).
Select “EACH IMAGE” or “ALL
IMAGES”.
ALL IMAGES:
PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
ALL IMAGES
EACH IMAGE
INDEX
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.
ALL CLEAR
OK
3
Press the SET button.
h The Date/Copies Print Screen
appears.
h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected,
toggle the SET button to the left or
right to display the desired image to
print.
EACH IMAGE
----/--/--
0 copy
:
:
COPIES
1
h The printing instructions that are
currently active for the displayed
image are shown. You can toggle
the SET button to the left or right to
confirm the printing instructions for
each image.
OK
DATE
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PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
4
Specify whether the date is displayed
on the print, and the number of prints.
<Specify the number of prints>
h Toggle the SET button up or down.
h The quantity indication
Quantity
EACH IMAGE
----/--/--
0 copy
:
:
changes.
h Display the desired number of
prints.
COPIES
OK
1
DATE
<Specify dated prints>
h Push the zoom switch toward the
[T] or [W] side.
Dated prints
EACH IMAGE
2007/12/24
0 copy
h Each time the zoom switch is
moved, the date indication is
switched on or off.
:
:
h For images that were captured
when the camera’s clock was
not set (page 39), the date
display appears as [--/--/--], and
dated prints are not possible.
COPIES
OK
1
DATE
Dated prints:
Turn the date indication on.
Undated prints:
Turn the date indication off.
5
6
Press the SET button.
Printing instructions
h The printing instructions for the
requested print quantities and
dated prints are stored.
EACH IMAGE
2007/12/24
1 copy
:
:
Press the MENU button.
h The display returns to the Printing
Instructions Screen.
COPIES
1
OK
DATE
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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
2
3
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120).
Select “INDEX”.
Press the SET button.
INDEX PRINT
h The Index Print Screen appears.
SET:
Specify an index print copy.
EXIT:
Discontinue the setting procedure,
and return to the Printing
Instructions Screen.
SET
EXIT
OK
4
Select “SET”, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the setting for the
index print. You are returned to the
Printing Instructions Screen.
HINT
To cancel the index print setting
i Follow steps 1 and 2, select “CLEAR” in step 3, and press the SET button.
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PRINT INSTRUCTIONS
Clearing all the printing instructions
Delete the printing instructions for all images.
1
2
3
Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 120).
Select “ALL CLEAR”.
Press the SET button.
h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears.
CANCEL:
Clear the printing instructions for all images.
EXIT:
Discontinue the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions
Screen.
4
Select “CANCEL”, and press the
ALL CLEAR
SET button.
:2007/12/24
h All the printing instructions are
:2 copies
cleared and you are returned to the
Printing Instructions Screen.
CANCEL
EXIT
OK
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SMOOTH PLAYBACK
Suppress the video flicker that occurs, for example, when playing back video
clips that were recorded with camera moving fast.
1
2
Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 96).
Select the smooth playback O
SMOOTH PLAYBACK
icon, and press the SET button.
h The Smooth Playback Screen
appears.
ON
OFF
OK
ON:
Activate smooth playback.
OFF:
Deactivate smooth playback.
3
Select “ON”, and press the SET
button.
h This completes the smooth playback
setting.
HINT
i Depending on the recording conditions, the smooth playback effect may be
insignificant in some cases.
i This feature does not work for video clips that were recorded in the HD
mode.
i This feature does not work when the dedicated component cable or HDMI
cable is connected to the TV for playback.
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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.
1 Video clip mode settings
2 Image or sound number
3 Protect setting
4 File size
2007.12.25 19:30
<Video clip data>
INFO
100-0002
ISO 100
5 Shooting or recording
time
3072×2304
6 Exposure correction
setting
7 Aperture value
8 Shutter speed
9 Remaining battery
charge
0 Date and time of image
A Still image resolution
settings
2007.12.25 19:30
<Still image data>
INFO
100-0003
B ISO sensitivity setting
256KB
AAC
00:00:11
2007.12.25 19:30
<Audio data>
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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.
PAGE indication
Option icon
OPTION
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.
4
Toggle the SET button down.
h The menu appears.
1/3
CLOCK SET
INFO DISPLAY
STARTUP DISPLAY
OPERATION BEEP
POST VIEW
WIND NOISE REDUC.
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DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN
Overview of the Option Screen
1/3
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. RESET
FORMAT
RESET SETTINGS
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1 Date and time setting
0
A
B
Digital zoom setting (page 140)
h Enable or disable the digital
zoom.
Monitor brightness (page 141)
h Adjust the brightness of the
monitor.
External microphone
(page 142)
h Adjust the input level of a
microphone connected to the
camera.
(page 39)
h
Set the camera’s internal clock.
2 Screen display (page 131)
h Specify what information is
displayed on the Playback
Screen.
3 Startup display (page 132)
h Select the screen display that
appears when the camera is
turned on.
C Screen language (page 143)
h Select the language in which
the monitor messages are
displayed.
4 Operation sounds setting
(page 133)
h Select the operation sounds
that are produced when the
camera’s buttons are pressed,
and adjust the operation
sound volume.
D TV output settings (page 144)
h
Select the type of video signal
that is output from the camera’s
USB/AV terminal.
5 Post-view (page 135)
h Specify how long the captured
image is displayed on the
monitor after the still image
shooting button is pressed.
6 Wind noise reduction setting
(page 136)
E
Power save function (page 149)
F File number reset (page 151)
h Select the file number reset
function.
G Card format (page 154)
h Use the camera to format the
memory card.
H Reset camera settings
(page 156)
h Reset the camera to the
factory-preset settings.
I Remaining battery power
(page 159)
h Set the wind noise reduction
function on or off.
Noise-reduction (page 137)
h Set the noise-reduction
function on or off.
Image quality adjustment
(page 138)
7
8
h Adjust the image quality during
shooting.
9 Flicker-reduction (page 139)
h Set the flicker-reduction
function on or off.
* Icons 7 through H are displayed when you toggle the SET button up or
down to scroll.
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SCREEN DISPLAY
Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the info display icon j, and
press the SET button.
h The Screen Display Screen
appears.
DATE & TIME:
Display the capture-date.
COUNTER:
INFO DISPLAY
DATE & TIME
COUNTER
SHOW ALL
OFF
OK
Display the video clip playback
time.
SHOW ALL:
Display the capture date and
playback time (for video clips).
OFF:
Do not display the capture date and
playback time.
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
h This completes the screen display setting.
HINT
i During progressive output playback (page 163), the date and time, as well
as the counter, are not displayed.
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SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY
The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the
camera is turned on in the recording mode.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the startup display icon +,
and press the SET button.
h The Startup Display Setting Screen
appears.
STARTUP DISPLAY
DATE & TIME
Xacti
DATE & TIME:
The camera’s date and time setting
is shown.
OFF
Xacti:
OK
The Xacti logo is shown.
OFF:
No startup display.
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
h The selected startup display is set.
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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 128).
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.
h If “ALL OFF” is selected and the
SET button pressed, all the
operation sounds are muted.
h If the MENU button is pressed, you
are returned to the Option Screen.
TURN ON/OFF:
OPERATION BEEP
:
TURN ON/OFF ON
:
:
SHUTTER
KEY SW
D
A
:
AUDIO GUIDE ON
CHANGE SETTINGS
ALL OFF
OK
Mute or enable the sound that is
produced when the power is turned
on or off.
SHUTTER:
Select the sound that is produced
when the still image shooting button
is pressed, or when a photo is taken
using the self-timer.
KEY SW:
Select the sound that is produced
when the SET button, MENU button,
etc. are pressed.
AUDIO GUIDE:
Mute or enable the camera’s audio
help guide.
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3
4
Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and
press the SET button.
h The screen to change the settings
appears.
OPERATION BEEP
TURN ON/OFF
SHUTTER
KEY SW
AUDIO GUIDE
OPERATION VOL
ON
D
A
ON
4
Toggle the SET button up or down
to select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
OK
h The screen to select operation
sounds appears.
<If “TURN ON/OFF” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected>
h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears.
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,
and press the SET button.
ON: Activates the sound.
OFF: Deactivates the sound.
<If “SHUTTER” or “KEY SW” is selected>
h The screen to select the operation sounds appears.
h Select from 6 different sounds (A to F).
h You can toggle the SET button right to preview the selected
operation sound.
h If “OFF” is selected, no sound is produced.
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting,
and press the SET button.
<If “OPERATION VOL” was selected>
h The screen to select the volume for the operation sounds appears.
h You can select an operation sound volume from 1 (minimum) to
7 (maximum).
h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the volume, and press
the SET button.
5
Press the MENU button.
h The operation sound settings are completed.
HINT
i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to
turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a
convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not
want them to be audible.
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POST-VIEW SETTING
Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-
view) after the still image shooting button is pressed.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
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.
POST VIEW
1 sec
2 sec
OFF
2 sec:
The post-view image is displayed
for 2 seconds.
OK
OFF:
The post-view image is not
displayed.
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
h This completes the post-view setting.
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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
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the wind noise reduction
icon `, and press the SET button.
WIND NOISE REDUC.
h The Wind Noise Reduction Screen
appears.
ON:
ON
OFF
OK
The wind noise reduction function is
turned on.
OFF:
The wind noise reduction function is
turned off.
3
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the wind noise
reduction setting.
HINT
i For normal shooting, set the wind noise reduction to “OFF”. If the function
is enabled when there is no wind, the audio during shooting and recording
sounds unnatural.
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NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION
Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the noise-reduction icon ^,
and press the SET button.
h The Noise Reduction Screen
appears.
NOISE REDUCTION
ON
OFF
OK
ON:
The noise-reduction function is
enabled.
OFF:
The noise-reduction function is
disabled.
3
Select the desired setting, and press
the SET button.
h This completes the noise-reduction
setting.
HINT
i The noise-reduction function operates when the shutter speed is slower
than 1/4 second.
i Compared to normal shooting, the image processing time after shooting is
slightly longer.
i If the noise reduction function is set to “ON” when the still image mode is
set to sequential shots P, the still image mode automatically becomes
w.
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ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY
The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the image quality icon P,
and press the SET button.
h The Image Settings Screen
appears.
NORMAL:
Shoot with image quality at normal.
VIVID:
IMAGE SETTINGS
NORMAL
SOFT
VIVID
SOFT
VIVID
Color saturation is increased.
SOFT:
OK
The sharpness is subdued for a
softer image.
SOFT VIVID:
The sharpness is softened and color
saturation is increased.
3
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
h This completes the image quality setting.
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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 128).
Select the flicker-reduction icon
o, and press the SET button.
FLICKER REDUCT
h The Flicker Reduction Screen
appears.
ON:
Turns on the flicker-reduction
setting.
ON
OFF
OK
OFF:
Turns off the flicker-reduction
setting.
3
Select the desired setting, and press
the SET button.
h This completes the flicker-reduction
setting.
HINT
i If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a
halation effect, which produces diffused rings of light around bright light
areas, may occur.
i The manual exposure control and flicker reduction function cannot both be
enabled at the same time.
i When the flicker-reduction function is set to “ON”, the shutter speed during
video clip recording is fixed at 1/50 sec.
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DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING
This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled
during zoom shooting.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
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
ON
OFF
OK
Digital zoom cannot be used.
3
Select the desired setting, and
press the SET button.
h This completes the digital zoom
setting.
HINT
i The digital zoom does not function in the following situation:
When the still image mode is set to k.
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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 128).
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.
HINT
i The display in step 2 can also be accessed from the Shooting Screen.
Press the MENU button for at least 1 second; the brightness control
display will appear, and you can then adjust the monitor brightness.
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ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
The input level of a microphone connected to the camera can be adjusted.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the external microphone
volume icon W, and press the SET
button.
EXT MIC VOLUME
h The volume adjustment bar
appears.
3
3
Toggle the SET button to the left or
right to adjust the input level, and
press the SET button.
VOLUME SETTING
h This completes the input level
setting for the external microphone.
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SCREEN LANGUAGE
You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of
several languages.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the language icon z, and
press the SET button.
LANGUAGE
h The Language Screen appears.
DEUTSCH:
ENGLISH:
ESPAÑOL:
FRANCAIS:
ITALIANO:
German
English
Spanish
French
Italian
OK
NEDERLANDS: Dutch
PORTUGUÊS: Portuguese
:
Russian
Turkish
TÜRKÇE:
:
:
Japanese
Korean
Chinese (traditional)
Chinese (simplified)
:
:
3
Select the desired language, and press the SET button.
h The selected display language is set.
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TV OUTPUT SETTING
Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV
terminal, COMPONENT terminal or HDMI terminal.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the TV output settings icon
j, and press the SET button.
h The TV Output Setting Screen
appears.
TV OUTPUT SETTINGS
TV SYSTEM
TV TYPE
NTSC
16:9
TV SYSTEM:
Set the type of TV signal that is
output from the USB/AV terminal.
TV TYPE:
COMPONENT/HDMI
720p
OK
Set the TV’s aspect ratio.
COMPONENT/HDMI:
Set the signal that is output from
the COMPONENT and/or HDMI
terminal.
TV OUTPUT SETTINGS
TV SYSTEM NTSC
OK
<Example: When “TV
SYSTEM” was selected>
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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.
<If “TV SYSTEM” is selected>
NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.
PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.
<If “TV TYPE” is selected>
4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is
connected.
16:9: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is
connected.
<If “COMPONENT/HDMI” is selected>
720p: The output signal is set to 720p.
480p: The output signal is set to 480p.
4
5
6
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter.
Press the SET button.
Press the MENU button.
h This completes the TV output setting.
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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.
“TVTYPE” TV type to be
setting connected
Image data to be
displayed
TV display
Still image
Video clip in normal
mode
4:3
4:3
Video clip in HD
mode
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TV OUTPUT SETTING
“TVTYPE” TV type to be
setting connected
Image data to be
TV display
displayed
Still image
Video clip in normal
mode
16:9
16:9
Video clip in HD
mode
* The still image examples are for images captured with the still image mode
set to a setting other than v or u.
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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.
The aspect ratio of the output still image does not change to 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 v or u.
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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 128).
Select the power save icon ?, and
press the SET button.
h The Power Save Setting Screen
appears.
POWER SAVE
BATT:REC
BATT:PLAY
AC:REC/PLAY
1 min
5 min
BATT:REC:
Set the standby time for the
shooting modes when the battery
pack is used.
10 min
OK
BATT:PLAY:
Set the standby time for the
playback modes when the battery
pack is used.
AC:REC/PLAY:
Set the standby time for the
shooting and playback modes when
using an AC power source.
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3
4
Select the desired option, and press
the SET button.
h The Set Standby Time Screen
appears.
POWER SAVE
BATT:REC
1 min
Toggle the SET button up or down
to set the standby time.
Up:
OK
Increases the standby time.
Down:
Decreases the standby time.
<Example: When
“BATT:REC” is selected>
5
6
Press the SET button.
h The standby time is set.
Press the MENU button.
h You are returned to the Option
Screen.
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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. By setting the file number reset function to “OFF”, even if the
card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card, the consecutive
numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the
camera.
<File number reset function “ON”>
File name (image number)
Card A
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013
<File number reset function “OFF”>
File name (image number)
0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013
Card A
Replace card
Card B
0014, 0015 .......0025, 0026
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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...... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded files
When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is higher
than the highest file number on Card A: the file number of the next
recorded image continues from last file number recorded on Card B.
Card A
0001, 0002......0012, 0013
Replace card
Card B
0020, 0021, 0022, 0023...... 0025, 0026
Previously recorded files
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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the file number reset icon
i.
FILE NO. RESET
ON
OFF
OK
3
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”.
4
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. It is recommended that the file number reset function be
returned to “ON” at the end of each photography session.
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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 128).
Select the format icon 1, and
press the SET button.
FORMAT
h The Format Screen appears.
h In normal use, a full format is not
necessary. However, in case a card
error occurs even after normal
formatting, executing a full format
may resolve the problem.
FORMAT
FULL FORMAT
OK
FORMAT:
A normal formatting is executed.
FULL FORMAT:
The entire card is scanned and
formatted. (When there is little
battery power remaining, this
setting cannot be selected.)
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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.
Protected data (page 103) is also erased, so before formatting a card, any
data you want to keep should be copied to your personal computer’s hard
disk or other storage medium.
Caution regarding disposing/transferring the card (recovering data from
a reformatted card)
i If a card is reformatted or the data is erased from the card using the
camera or a computer, the card’s control data may be merely modified and
the data itself may not be completely erased from the card.
i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted
card using special software for that purpose. However, if the camera is
used to execute a full format, it will be impossible to recover the data even
by the use of data recovery software.
i If you are disposing of a card, it is recommended that you physically
destroy it. If you are transferring the card to someone else to use, it is
recommended that you use the camera’s full format function to reformat
the card, or use commercially available software for erasing card data.
Managing data is the responsibility of the user.
HINT
To cancel formatting
i In step 4, select “NO”, and press the SET button.
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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.
1
2
Display the Option Screen (page 128).
Select the reset settings icon 2,
and press the SET button.
h The Reset Settings Screen
appears.
RESET SETTINGS
RESET:
RESET
EXIT
Reset to the factory-preset settings.
EXIT:
Do not change the settings, and
return to the Option Screen.
OK
3
Select “RESET”, and press the SET
button.
h The camera settings are reset to
the factory-preset settings.
HINT
i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure:
Date and time setting
Language setting
TV system setting
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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 203.
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time
1
Set the main switch to REC, and turn
on the camera (page 34).
h The remaining number of images
appears in the upper left of the
monitor.
Remaining number of images
Remaining video
recording time
h The remaining video recording time
appears in the upper right of the
monitor.
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00:20:39
h The remaining number of images
and video recording time will differ
depending on the resolution and
compression settings.
F3.5
1/40
For audio recordings
1
Set the camera to the audio
recording mode (page 61).
h The remaining audio recording
time is shown.
Remaining time
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08:24:01
F3.5
1/40
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HINT
i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording
time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images,
either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete
them (page 105) 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 77 and 79), or selecting a different image
quality setting.
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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 202.
1
Display a Shooting or Playback
Setting Screen (pages 71 and 95).
h The battery pack remaining charge
indicator appears in the lower right
corner of the monitor.
IMAGE STABILIZER
VIDEO VIEW
h Due to the battery pack
characteristics, when the ambient
temperature is low,
may
appear early for an incorrect
indication of the remaining charge.
Also, depending on the conditions
of use of the camera or the ambient
conditions (temperature, etc.), the
indicated remaining charge may
change. Therefore, this indication
can only be used as a general
approximation of the remaining
charge.
Battery pack remaining
charge indicator
Battery pack
remaining
Battery remaining charge
charge indicator
No indication, or
Approx. full.
Power is low.
It will soon be impossible to capture or play
back images.
If this icon flashes when the still image
shooting button or video clip recording
button is pressed, images cannot be
captured. Recharge the battery pack.
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HINT
i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack
charge on the Information Screen (page 127).
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.
i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking
pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you don’t miss
capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power
running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold
environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept
warm in your pocket until ready to use.)
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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the
TV.
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
Connecting to a standard video input terminal
USB/AV terminal
Yellow plug:
To Video Input terminal
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
Not connected*
Set the input to “VIDEO”.
* When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV
monitor.
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<Connecting using the cable adaptor>
Attach the cable adaptor to the camera, and use the supplied dedicated S-AV
interface cable to connect the cable adaptor’s USB/AV terminal to the TV’s
VIDEO and AUDIO input terminals.
<When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal>
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.
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CONNECTING TO A TV
Enjoy higher image quality (progressive output)
If your TV has a 480p/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 480p/720p input terminal
During recording: The image appears on the monitor only; it does not appear
on the TV.
During playback: The image appears on the TV only; it does not appear on
the monitor.
* The date and time, as well as the counter, are not
displayed.
NOTE
i Do not connect the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated
component cable to the docking station at the same time. In some cases
the images may not appear properly on the TV.
If your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capability
i The images will not appear on the TV.
Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen
i The Menu Screen appears only on the TV monitor, so please operate the
camera while looking at the TV monitor.
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Connecting to the HDMI terminal
HDMI terminal
To AC adaptor
HDMI cable
To HDMI terminal
To reduce spurious radiation
i Please affix a small core (supplied)
to the cable on the docking station
end.
HINT
i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
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CONNECTING TO A TV
Playing back on a TV
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 63
i The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 64).
i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is
used to play back audio recordings as well.
i If the camera set in the docking station is in the sleep mode, press the
operation mode button
on the docking station to turn the camera on.
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.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
HINT
About the display when the “PAL” TV system is selected (page 144) and
the supplied S-AV interface cable is used to connect the camera to the
TV
During recording: The image appears on the monitor only; it does not appear
on the TV.
During playback: The image appears on the TV only; it does not appear on
the monitor.
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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.
USB/AV terminal
To AC adaptor
To USB connector on the printer
Supplied dedicated USB interface cable
i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.
USB CONNECTION
COMPUTER
PRINTER
CANCEL
CANCEL
OK
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DIRECT PRINTING
3
4
Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button.
The PictBridge printing mode is
PRINTING MODE
activated.
h The camera switches to the
PictBridge printing mode, and the
PictBridge Screen appears.
PRINT 1 IMAGE
Print this image
CAUTION
Insert and pull out the cable carefully
i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly
oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the
devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is
used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in
the terminal socket.
i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.
Caution when connecting a printer
i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera
may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly,
disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then
reconnect the cable.
i During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is
slower.
i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that
the remaining battery charge is sufficient.
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To select one image and print it (one image)
Procedure to select one still image and print it.
1
2
Complete the printing setup (page 166).
Select the one image icon Y, and
press the SET button.
PRINT 1 IMAGE
100-0022
h The screen to select images for
printing appears.
:
1 copy
PRINT
EXIT
3
Toggle the SET button to the left or
right to display the image you wish
to print.
COPIES
OK
h Specify the image to print.
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DIRECT PRINTING
4
Specify the number of prints.
1 Toggle the SET button up to
select “COPIES”, and press the
SET button.
2 Toggle the SET button up or down
to specify the number of prints.
3 Press the SET button.
h “PRINT” is selected.
Number of prints
PRINT 1 IMAGE
100-0022
:1 copy
PRINT
EXIT
COPIES
5
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 “CANCEL”, and press the SET button.
h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.
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To print all the images (all images)
Print all of the images on the card.
1
2
Complete the print preparations (page 166).
Select the all images icon u, and
press the SET button.
h The Print All Images Screen
appears.
PRINT ALL IMAGES
100-0002
PRINT
EXIT
3
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET
button.
h Printing begins.
OK
CAUTION
Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the
card.
i Delete unwanted images before printing.
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DIRECT PRINTING
Thumbnail prints (index)
Make an index print of all the images on the card.
1
2
Complete the print preparations (page 166).
Select the index print icon [, and
INDEX
100-0002
press the SET button.
h The Index Print Screen appears.
PRINT
EXIT
3
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET
button.
h Printing begins.
OK
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To print images according to the printing
instructions (print requested images)
Procedure to print all the ordered images.
1
2
Complete the print preparations (page 120), and complete the print
preparations (page 166).
Select the DPOF icon w, and
DPOF
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:2copies
100-0022
press the SET button.
h The Print Requested Images
Screen appears.
PRINT
EXIT
3
Select “PRINT”, and press the SET
button.
h Printing begins.
OK
h Printing begins about 1 minute after
the SET button is pressed.
HINT
i In step 2, if you toggle the SET button to the left or right, you can view each
image and confirm its printing instructions.
CAUTION
i Requested images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does
not support your camera’s DPOF function.
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DIRECT PRINTING
To change the printer settings and print images
(change printer settings)
Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such
as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.
1
2
Complete the print preparations (page 166).
Select the printer settings icon v,
PRINTER SETTINGS
and press the SET button.
h The Printer Settings Screen
appears.
MEDIA TYPE:
Specify the type of paper used for
printing.
MEDIA TYPE
PAPER SIZE
LAYOUT
QUALITY
DATE STAMP
PRINTER VALUES
PRINTER VALUES
PRINTER VALUES
PRINTER VALUES
PRINTER VALUES
PAPER SIZE:
OK
Specify the size of paper used for
printing.
LAYOUT:
Specify how the images are to be
arranged on the paper.
QUALITY:
Select the print quality for the images.
DATE STAMP:
Print the date the photo was taken.
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3
Adjust the printer settings.
1 Toggle the SET button up or
down to select a printer setting
parameter, and press the SET
button.
PRINTER SETTINGS
MEDIA TYPE PRINTER VALUES
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.
OK
<When “MEDIA TYPE” is
selected>
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.
h The contents of the settings that
can be made for each
parameter will differ depending
on the printer.
<When “PRINTER VALUES” is
selected>
h The images will be printed
according to the settings specified
on the printer side.
4
Press the MENU button.
h You are returned to the PictBridge MENU.
HINT
i The printer setting parameters will differ depending on the printer that is
connected.
i To use printer functions which do not appear on your camera’s Printer
Settings Screen, select “PRINTER VALUES”.
i If a function set by the camera is not available in the printer, the camera’s
printer settings will automatically change to “PRINTER VALUES”.
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CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL
MICROPHONE
A commercially sold stereo microphone can be connected to the camera.
To reduce unwanted
electromagnetic radiation
i Affix a small core (supplied) to the
External microphone
cable.
jack [MIC]
Microphone connection cable
Stereo
microphone
* Use the separately sold VCP-MPO1 or other commercially sold
microphone.
HINT
i The input level of the connected microphone can be adjusted (page 142).
i When an external microphone is connected, the camera’s stereo
microphone is disabled.
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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
Answer
Action
Why doesn’t the
power turn on?
Due to cold
temperatures, the your pocket to warm
battery pack
temporarily lost its
power.
Place the camera in
it up before using it.
Why is the battery The ambient
Keep the battery
pack in an
environment of 10 to
40 °C (50 to 104°F).
pack consumed
so quickly even
after it was fully
recharged?
temperature is
very low.
Power
Why doesn’t
recharging end?
The battery pack
life has expired.
Replace with a new
battery pack. If this
is not effective,
consult your dealer.
Why does the
The remaining
battery pack
power is low.
Use the supplied AC
adaptor, or replace
the battery pack with
a fully charged one.
icon
appear?
Why does the
multi-indicator
flash red?
Recorded data is
being saved on
the card.
Not a malfunction.
Wait until the multi-
indicator turns off.
Why doesn’t the
flash operate?
The camera has
determined that
the image is bright the camera will
Not a malfunction.
Capture the image;
Shooting
enough and the
flash is not
determine when the
flash is necessary.
necessary.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
Answer
Action
Are the settings
retained even
after the camera
is turned off?
—
All settings except
the self-timer and
the exposure
correction are
retained even after
the camera is turned
off.
Which resolution
setting should I
use?
—
Select the resolution
setting according to
the intended use:
w, x, E, v:
Appropriate for
printing letter-size or
larger, and for
Shooting
printing a close-up
of part of a photo
(trimming).
G, u: For
printing standard
photo (photo
service) sizes.
[, P: For
photos displayed on
a web page, or sent
as e-mail
attachments.
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Question
What is the
difference
Answer
—
Action
Because shooting
with the optical
between the
digital zoom and
the optical zoom?
zoom uses the
optics of a physical
lens, you can shoot
without losing
minute details in the
image. The digital
zoom, on the other
hand, works by
magnifying a portion
of the image that
hits the CCD sensor
and may produce a
coarser image.
Shooting
How can I get the
distant view into
focus?
—
Set the scene select
function to the
landscape +
mode when
photographing.
Or, set the focus
range setting to
manual focus -,
and set the distance
to ∞.
Set the flicker-
reduction setting to
off.
The video clip I
shot outdoors is
completely white.
—
When used in
cold weather, why the monitor
does the image
seem to leave
traces as it
Condition due to
Not a malfunction.
Spots that appear in
the monitor only
appear in the
monitor and will not
be recorded with the
images.
characteristics.
moves?
Monitor
Why does the
displayed image
contain some red,
blue and green
dots, or why are
black spots
visible?
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
Why is the image The subject was
too bright? too bright.
Answer
Action
When capturing an
image, devise a way
to compensate for a
bright subject, for
example, by
changing the
shooting angle.
Why is the image The focus is not
Hold the camera
correctly and slowly
press the still image
shooting button
halfway to lock the
focus. Then press
the still image
out of focus?
locked properly.
Viewing
images
shooting button all
the way to capture
the image.
Why is a part of
the image
missing?
The image was
captured at close
range.
When capturing an
image at close
range, compose the
image using the
monitor.
Why is there no
image (z is
shown)?
This may happen Play back images
when trying to that were recorded
play back images on a card using this
stored on a card
from a different
digital camera.
camera.
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Question
Answer
Action
Why do vertical
stripes appear?
If a bright subject Not a malfunction.
is shot in the
video clip
recording mode,
vertical stripes
may appear on
the monitor or in
the image.
Why isn’t the
magnified image
clear?
Due to the
characteristics of
the camera,
magnified images
appear less clear.
Not a malfunction.
Not a malfunction.
Viewing
images
Why isn’t the
captured image
clear?
The image was
captured using
the digital zoom.
Can I play back
image and sound
data that I edited
using my
—
We cannot
guarantee the
accurate playback of
data that has been
edited using a
computer.
computer?
Why is there a
motor-like sound
during video clip
playback?
The sound of the
camera’s
mechanical action
was recorded.
Not a malfunction.
Why is there no
sound?
The volume on
the TV is set to
the minimum.
Adjust the volume
on the TV.
Connecting
to a TV
The playback
volume of the
Increase the
playback volume of
camera is set to 0. the camera.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
What is the
difference among
the normal video
(composite video)
output, S-video
output and
Answer
—
Action
Normal video
(composite video)
output: Combines Y
(luminance) signal
and chrominance
signal and outputs
the combined signal.
S-video output:
progressive/HDMI
output?
Outputs the Y signal
and chrominance
signal separately.
Progressive/HDMI
signal: Outputs the
Y signal, B-Y signal
and R-Y signal
separately.
The picture quality
becomes
Connecting
to a TV
increasingly higher,
in order from normal
video output, to S-
video output, to
progressive/HDMI
output.
Can the dedicated
S-AV interface
cable and the
dedicated
component cable
be connected at
the same time
and output the
image?
—
You cannot output
the image when both
cables are
connected at the
same time. Connect
only one of the
cables.
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Question
Answer
Action
No image appears The TV setting is
Change the TV
on the TV, even
though the
480i (D1) or 1125i setting to 480p or
(D3).
720p.
Connecting dedicated
to a TV
component cable
is used to connect
the camera to the
TV.
Why does a
message appear
during PictBridge printer.
printing?
There is a
problem with the
Please refer to the
instruction manual
for your printer.
Printing
The “Cannot edit
video” message
appears.
You have
attempted to join
video clips having resolution or frame
different
Select video clips
that have the same
rates.
resolutions or
frame rates.
Why is a noise
heard from a
nearby TV or
radio during
battery
Electromagnetic
waves are emitted adaptor further away
from the AC
adaptor.
Move the AC
from the TV or radio
when recharging the
battery pack.
Misc.
recharging?
Why does the
“Card full”
message appear? on the card.
There is no more
available memory data, or use a card
Delete unnecessary
that has more
memory available.
Why does the
“Card is
protected”
The lock switch on Move the lock switch
the card is in the
locked (protect)
to the unlocked
position.
message appear? position.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question
Answer
Action
Why can’t the
camera be
operated?
A temporary
Remove the AC
internal circuitry
problem may be
the cause.
adaptor and the
battery pack from
the camera, wait a
few minutes, then
reinstall the battery
pack and try again.
A problem such
as inability to
record or play
back occurs.
The card contains After saving your
files that were
saved using a
files to a different
medium, format the
device other than card.
this camera.
Can I use my
camera abroad?
—
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.
Misc
Why does the
“System error”
message appear? the camera or
card.
A problem has
occurred within
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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a
possible solution to the problem.
Camera
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
No power.
The battery
pack is dead.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
new battery
pack. Or
connect the AC
adaptor
(supplied).
25, 29,
32
Power
The battery
pack has not
been inserted
correctly.
Reinsert the
battery pack,
making sure to
orient it
correctly.
The camera
turns off by
itself.
The power
save function
is operating.
Turn on the
camera again.
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35
An image is
not captured
when the still
image
The power is
not turned on.
If the power
save function
was activated,
turn on the
camera before
shooting.
If the camera
was turned off,
press the ON/
OFF button to
turn it on.
shooting
Shooting button or video
clip recording
button is
pressed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
An image is
not captured
when the still
image
shooting
button or video maximum
The maximum Install a new
23
number of
images that
can be
card.
Delete the
images that are
not necessary.
captured or the
105
clip recording
video clip
button is
pressed.
recording time
has been
reached.
The flash does The flash off
Set the flash to
automatic flash
mode or forced
flash mode.
not operate.
mode is
selected.
66
The battery
pack is dead.
Recharge the
battery pack, or
replace with a
new battery
pack. Or
25, 29,
32
Shooting
connect the AC
adaptor
(supplied).
The digital
The still image Set the still
zoom does not mode is set to image mode to
work.
v.
The digital
x or lower.
Set the digital
79, 140
zoom setting is zoom setting to
set to “OFF”.
A warning tone The battery
(beep-beep- pack is
beep) sounds, consumed.
and it is not
“ON”.
Install a
sufficiently
recharged
battery pack.
Or connect the
AC adaptor
(supplied).
25, 29,
32
possible to
take a picture
using the self-
timer.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
Not a
When zooming The optical
in or out, the
zoom
movement
stops
momentarily.
zoom has
moved to the
maximum
magnification
position.
malfunction.
Release the
zoom switch,
and press it
again.
65
90
—
There is noise The ISO
in the captured sensitivity
image.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to a
lower setting.
setting is too
high.
The \ icon
The camera’s
internal
Discontinue
shooting, and
appears, and
shooting is not temperature is wait for the
possible.
high.
camera to cool
down before
using it again.
When
The still image Change the still
Shooting
capturing a still mode is set to image mode
image during
video clip
recording,
video clip
G or higher. setting to [
or lower. In the
HD mode set it
to u.
recording
briefly stops.
Note, however,
that even if the
still image
79
mode is set to
u or lower,
video clip
recording will
briefly stop if
the scene
select function
is set to ],
+ or _.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
No playback
image
appears.
The main
switch is not
set to PLAY.
Set the main
switch to PLAY.
Monitor
47, 52
The image is
too dark.
The flash was
blocked by a
finger or other correctly, and
Hold the
camera
42
object.
make sure the
flash is not
obstructed.
The subject
was too far
away.
Capture the
image in the
range of
operation of the
flash.
199
The subject
was lit from
behind.
Use the forced
flash mode.
66
68
Viewing
images
Use the
exposure
correction
function.
Use the spot
light-measuring
mode.
89
90
There is not
enough light.
Adjust the ISO
sensitivity
setting.
The video clip
picture is
flickering.
The video clip
was filmed
under
Set the flicker-
reduction
setting to on.
139
fluorescent
lighting.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
Select a
different flash
mode.
The image is
too bright.
The forced
flash mode is
selected.
66
68
The subject
was too bright. exposure
correction
Use the
function.
The ISO
sensitivity
setting is
incorrect.
Set the ISO
sensitivity to
t.
90
86
The image is
not in focus.
The subject is
too close to the image with the
camera.
Capture the
subject within
the
The focus
setting is not
correct.
photographabl
e range.
Select the
correct focus
setting for your
needs.
Viewing
images
The camera
moved when
the still image
shooting
button was
pressed.
Hold the
camera
correctly and
slowly press
the still image
shooting button
halfway to lock
the focus. Then
press the still
image shooting
button all the
way to capture
the image.
(camera
shake)
42, 50
The focus is
not locked
properly.
The lens is
dirty.
Clean the lens.
—
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The colors of
the images
captured
indoors are not
correct.
This is due to
ambient
lighting.
Capture the
image using
the forced flash
mode.
66
91
The white
balancesetting balance setting
Set the white
is incorrect.
correctly.
A part of the
image is
missing.
The strap or a
finger was
blocking the
lens.
Hold the
camera
correctly, and
make sure the
lens is not
obstructed.
42
“No image” is
shown.
There is no
data in the
installed card.
Play back after
capturing
images or
—
making audio
recordings.
Viewing
images
During audio
The playback
Adjust the
playback,there volume setting playback
102
is no sound.
on the camera volume.
is too low.
The playback
image appears was recorded
The image
Not a
malfunction.
wider than
normal.
with the
Images
camera set to
the S video
clip mode.
recorded with
the video clip
mode set to
S may
—
appear wider
than normal
when viewed
on your
computer’s
monitor.
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Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
There is no
color in the
image.
The TV output Select the
setting is not
correct.
correct TV
output setting.
144
The image is
distorted.
Both the
Make the
correct
connection.
dedicated S-
AV interface
cable and the
dedicated
163
component
cable are
connected.
No image or
sound.
The camera is Follow the
not correctly
connected to
the TV.
instructions to
Connecting
to a TV
make the
connection
correctly.
161
102
The TV input is Set the input
not set
correctly.
on the TV to
“VIDEO”.
There is no
sound.
The playback
Adjust the
volume setting playback
on the camera volume.
is too low.
The edge of
the image is
cut off.
This is a
characteristic
of the TV.
Not a
malfunction.
—
You cannot
edit or rotate
an image.
The protect
mode is set.
Cancel the
protect mode.
Image
editing
103
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The camera is The AC
Check that the
power cord of
the AC adaptor
is connected
correctly.
set in the
adaptor is not
docking station connected to
25
but the
the docking
station.
installed
battery is not
being
The camera is When inserting
not correctly
connected to
the docking
station.
the camera in
the docking
recharged.
station, push
down on it to
make sure that
the connection
between the
camera and the
docking station
is secure.
30
Charging
The camera is Set the camera
in the shooting to the playback
mode.
mode or turn
the camera off.
Alternatively,
press the
docking
47, 52
station’s
operation
mode button
[
] to light
the charge
indicator.
191 English
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The “No card”
message
appears.
No card is
inserted.
Turn off the
power and
insert a card.
23
The “Image is
protected”
message
You have
attempted to
delete data that data to
Set the protect
setting for the
103
133
appears and
the data cannot from accidental
be deleted.
is protected UNLOCK.
erasure.
The audio
The audio
Set the audio
guide does not guide setting is guide setting to
sound.
set to “OFF”.
“ON”.
The recording
The recording
Depending on
capacity is less capacity is less the card, the
than that
indicated in the specified for
section
“Possible No.
of Images/
Possible
than the value
capacity may
be less than the
specified value.
Please refer to
the instructions
that
the card.
203
Shooting Time/
Possible
accompanied
the card.
Misc.
Recording
Time”.
The battery
pack appears
to be swollen.
Normalchange Not a safety
occuring with
battery use.
Even with
hazard. If the
battery quickly
becomes
normal correct depleted, for
use of the
lithium-ion
example, it has
reached the
battery, it has a end of its
tendency to
swell as the
number of
service life.
Replace it with
a new battery
pack.
31
charge and
discharge
cycles adds up
and it gradually
approaches
the end of its
service life.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Docking station
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The remote
control unit
does not seem aimed at the
The remote
control unit is
Aim the remote
control unit at
the camera’s
remote control
sensor (within
to work.
TV (not at the
camera’s
remote control a range of
sensor).
about 30
degrees
horizontally
from the
remote control
sensor).
Something is
Remove or
obstructing the move the
spacebetween obstructing
Remote
control
unit
26, 27
the remote
control unit
and the
object.
camera’s
remote control
sensor.
The remote
control unit
battery is
Replace with a
new battery.
consumed.
The remote
control unit
battery is not
correctly
Take care that
the (+) and (–)
poles are
correctly
oriented.
inserted.
193 English
Reference
page
Problem
Cause
Action
The remote
control unit
The remote
control unit is
Operate the
remote control
does not seem too far from the unit from a
to work. camera’s position up to
remote control 7 meters from
26, 27
sensor.
the docking
station.
Remote
control
unit
The remote
control codes
for the remote
control unit
Change the
remote control
code.
28
and camera’s
remote control
sensor are
different.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and
filters
Scene Select
Setting
Remarks
Sports
a
Portrait
>
Focus range: + cannot be selected.
Landscape
+
Night view portrait
/
Fireworks
+
Focus range: Fixed at *.
Flash: Fixed at l.
Still image mode: Can be set to [ or u.
Flash: Fixed at l.
Noise-reduction: Fixed at “OFF” or _.
Lamp*
Q
* When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter speed
automatically decreases to the following values in order to produce a
sufficiently bright image.
However, when the flicker-reduction function is set to “ON”, the shutter
speed during video clip recording is fixed at 1/50 sec.
Video clip mode setting (page 77) Shutter speed
30 fps
1/15 sec
Note that when playing back video clips recorded at these settings, the
movement may be somewhat jerky.
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Filter
Setting
Remarks
Cosmetic
Focus range: + cannot be selected.
%
Monochrome
W
Still image mode: k cannot be selected.
Focus range: + cannot be selected.
Sepia
,
About the scene select function and focus range
settings
i
The scene select function changes to
=
when the focus range is set to
+.
i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to -
when the scene select function is set to =, a, > or +.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Type
Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback)
Recorded image
file format
Still images:
JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant)
Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) is standard for digital
still camera image files to provide
interoperability between digital photography
devices for the images stored on removable
memory cards. However, it is not
guaranteed that all devices will support the
DCF standard.
Video clips:
Conforms to ISO-standard MPEG-4 format
Audio:
MPEG-4 audio (AAC compression)
48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo format
Data storage
media
SD Memory Card (equivalent to a maximum 8 GB
SDHC Memory Card)
Camera effective
number of pixels
Approx. 7.10 million pixels
Image sensor
1/2.5-inch (1 cm) CCD
Virtual number of pixels: Approx. 7.38 million pixels,
interlace scan, primary color filter
Still image
shooting mode
E: 3,680 × 2,760 pixels
x: 3,072 × 2,304 pixels (approx. 7 million pixels
(recording
resolution)
[low compression])
w: 3,072 × 2,304 pixels (approx. 7 million pixels
[standard compression])
v: 3,072 × 1,728 pixels (approx. 5.30 million
pixels)
G: 1,600 × 1,200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels)
u: 1,280 × 720 pixels (approx. 900,000 pixels)
[: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels)
P: 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 300,000 pixels
[sequential shots])
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Video clip
recording mode
(recording
resolution, frame
rate, bit rate)
HD mode
U: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps, 9 Mbps
V: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps, 6 Mbps
Normal mode
S: 720 × 480 pixels, 30 fps, 3.5 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 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps,
and the 15 fps frame rate is 14.985 fps.
White balance
Lens
Full-auto TTL, manual setting possible
Optical 10×
zoom lens
f = 6.3 mm to 63.0 mm
(35 mm film camera conversion
38 mm to 380 mm)
Autofocus, 9 groups, 12 elements
(including three with five aspheric
surfaces)
Galvanometer iris
Internal ND filter
Aperture
Open F = 3.5 (Wide) to 3.5 (Tele)
Smallest F = 8.0 (Wide) to 8.0 (Tele)
Exposure control
type
Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/
Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control
Exposure correction available from the Shooting
Setting Screen (0 1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps)
Light-measuring
mode
Multi-section measuring, center-weighted
measuring, spot measuring
Range
Total mode:
10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end)
1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (Tele end)
Normal mode:
80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity
Super macro mode:
1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (Wide end only)
Digital zoom
For shooting:
1× to approx. 10×
For playback:
1× to 58× (varies with resolution)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Shutter speed
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 sec. (no
flash)
Video clip recording mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec.
(1/15 sec. max.: when scene select function is set
to lamp mode Q)
Sensitivity
Still image shooting mode (Standard output
sensitivity*):
Auto (ISO 50 to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200,
ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600 (switchable from
Shooting Setting Screen)
* Sensitivity measured in compliance with the
ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).
Video clip recording mode:
Auto (equivalent to ISO 200 to 1600)/equivalent to
ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, and ISO
3200 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen)
* Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 3200 equivalent
when Scene Select function is set to Q
Minimum subject
illumination
18 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps, 1/30 sec in
AUTO mode)
7 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps; 1/15 sec in the
HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mode)
Image stabilizer
Monitor
Electronic (video clip recording mode only)
Amorphous silicon TFT color liquid crystal
(transmissive)
150,000 pixels (frame coverage: approx. 100%)
Flash working
range
GN = 6.4
Approx. 35 cm (13.78 in.) to 2.5 m (8.20 ft.)
(Wide)
Approx. 1 m (3.28 ft.) to 2.5 m (8.20 ft.) (Tele)
Flash modes
Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction
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Focus
TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point
range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode:
Continuous focus), manual focus (22 steps)
Self-timer
Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay
Ambient
environment
Temperature
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (operation),
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity
30 to 90% (operating, no
condensation)
10 to 90% (storage, no
condensation)
Power supply
Battery pack
(supplied)
Li-ion battery pack (DB-L40) × 1
VAR-G8
AC adaptor
(supplied)
Power consumption
4.0 W (When using the Li-ion
battery during recording)
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 80 (W) × 119 (H) × 36 (D) mm
3.15 (W) × 4.69 (H) × 1.42 (D) in.
(Maximum dimensions)
Volumetric capacity: Approx. 204 cc
Weight
Approx. 210 g (7.4 oz.) (camera
only [without battery pack and
card])
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera connectors
[USB/AV]
Regrouped jack
(communication/
audio and video
output) terminal
Audio
output
265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less, stereo
Video
output
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative,
composite video
NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system
(switchable from the Option Screen)
S-video Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync
output
negative
C signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system
(switchable from the Option Screen)
USB
USB 2.0 High-speed
[COMPONENT] For 480p/720p video output
(480p/720p
output) terminal
Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω unbalanced, tri-level sync
Pb and Pr signals: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω unbalanced
[HDMI] terminal
Video output
Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan
lines): 750p (720p)/525p (480p)
Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling
[MIC]
(microphone
input) terminal
Ø2.5 mm stereo mini jack (converts to a Ø3.5 mm
stereo mini jack by the supplied microphone connection
cable), 2 kΩ.
Sensitivity: less than –42 dB (plug-in power type
microphone)
DC IN (external
DC 5 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor
DC power input) [VAR-G8])
terminal
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Battery life
Shooting
Still image
shooting mode
180 images:
CIPA standard (when a Hagiwara
Sys-Com 512 MB SD Memory Card
is used)
Video clip
recording mode
85 minutes:
Recorded in HD-SHQ mode
(1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps)
Playback
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. Especially when used at temperatures
below 10 °C (50°F), the battery pack operation time is drastically reduced.
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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).
Shooting/
recording
mode
SD Memory Card
2 GB
Resolution
setting
1 GB
4 GB
k
x
297 images
285 images
427 images
568 images
1,510 images
3,090 images
596 images
568 images
849 images
1,120 images
2,950 images
1,190 images
1,130 images
1,700 images
2,250 images
5,900 images
w
Still image
mode
v
t
u
6,200 images 12,410 images
[P
U
7,740 images 15,500 images 31,020 images
14 min. 22 sec. 28 min. 46 sec. 57 min. 34 sec.
V
21 min. 20 sec. 42 min. 42 sec.
1 hr. 25 min.
2 hr. 23 min.
2 hr. 45 min.
4 hr. 1 min.
S
35 min. 49 sec.
41 min. 23 sec.
1 hr.
1 hr. 11 min.
1 hr. 22 min.
2 hr.
Video clip
mode
b
a
l
2 hr. 38 min.
3 hr. 49 min.
5 hr. 17 min.
7 hr. 39 min.
10 hr. 36 min.
15 hr. 18 min.
d
Audio
recording
mode
—
16 hr. 49 min.
33 hr. 40 min.
67 hr. 23 min.
i
The maximum continuous shooting time at the
l
setting is 5 hours
30 minutes. The maximum continuous shooting time at the
7 hours.
d
setting is
i
i
Up to 13 hours of continuous audio recording is possible.
When recording a video clip using an 8 GB card, recording terminates when
the data size of the file currently being recorded reaches approx. 4 GB.
The above values apply when an SD Memory Card by Sandisk is used.
Even with cards of the same capacity, the amount of data that can actually
be stored may differ depending on the card brand, etc.
i
i
i
The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending, for
example, on the card capacity, environmental conditions (temperature and
shooting conditions, etc.).
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Docking station
Part number
Power supply
Rated output
PDS-HD2
DC 5V
DC 5V
Ambient
environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (recharge),
–20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage)
Humidity
20 to 80% (no condensation)
Dimensions
Weight
80.4 (W) × 38.3 (H) × 105.5 (D) mm
3.17 (W) × 1.51 (H) × 4.15 (D) in.
Approx. 77 g (2.7 oz.)
Remote control unit
Part number
Power supply
Dimensions
BRC-C2
Lithium battery (CR2025)
32.4 (W) × 68 (H) × 15.6 (D) mm
1.28 (W) × 2.68 (H) × 0.61 (D) in.
Weight
Approx. 16 g (0.6 oz.) (including battery)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Concerning the multi-indicator
The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the
different camera operations.
Multi-indicator
Multi-indicator
Color
Green
Orange
Camera status
status
Lit
Connected to a
computer
Power save
mode active
Flashing
Connected to a
TV
Lit
Lit
Connected to a
printer
During self-
Slow timer
photography
Red
Fast Accessing card
Flashing
Battery charge
Very error or rise in
fast internal
temperature
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Concerning the charge indicator
The charge indicator shows the charging status and the self-timer operation.
Charge indicator
Lit
Charging
Flashing (slow)
Charging error
Self-timer is
operating
Flashing (fast)
Not lit
Charging finished
Supplied AC adaptor
Part number
Power source
Rated output
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)
Temperature
Humidity
Ambient
environment
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.
Dimensions
Weight (without power cord) Approx. 169 g (6.0 oz.)
VPC-HD2
AC 125 V, 7 A
Power cord
rated value
VPC-HD2EX AC 250 V, 2.5 A
VPC-HD2GX Differs depending on the country
i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to
be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your
local dealer for details.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Supplied Li-ion battery pack
Model number
Voltage
DB-L40
3.7 V
Rated output
1,200 mAh
Ambient
environment
Temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (during use, when
charging)
–10 to 30 °C (14 to 86°F) (storage)
Humidity
10 to 90% (no condensation)
Dimensions
Weight
53.4 (W) × 6.0 (H) × 35.5 (D) mm
2.10 (W) × 0.24 (H) × 1.40 (D) in.
Approx. 23 g (0.8 oz.)
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Others
Mac OS, QuickTime and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer Inc. in the USA and other countries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the USA and other countries.
®
®
In this manual, the Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition operating
®
®
®
®
system, Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, Microsoft Windows
®
®
XP operating system and Microsoft Windows Vista operating system are
collectively referred to as “Windows”.
SDHC is a trademark.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
All other company and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners.
CAUTION
i It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written
permission.
i All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation
purposes and may differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also,
actual specifications are subject to change without prior notice and
therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting
from the use of this camera.
i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use
of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or
repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the
manufacturer.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any damage caused by
optional devices or consumable items used with the camera other than
those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric.
i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of
revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the
repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
i The images captured with this camera will differ in quality from pictures
taken with a standard film camera.
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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. If you are getting blurred images even when using the
autofocus, one or more of the following might be the reason.
k How the autofocus works
The autofocus is activated when the still images shooting button is gently
pressed halfway. Press the still images shooting button slightly, and the target
mark will appear on the monitor to indicate that the autofocus has been
activated. Next, continue to gently press the still images shooting button all
the way to snap the picture. This two-step method is the way to ensure that
your photos are perfectly focused.
k Reasons for unfocused images
1 The still images shooting button was pressed all the way in one step.
2 After the image was focused, the subject moved.
h Even if camera focuses the subject once, if the distance between the
camera and the subject is changed, the subject may become out of
focus.
3 The focus setting is not set for the correct distance.
h If you shoot a close-up subject with the camera set to the normal focus
mode, or if you shoot a subject at normal distance with the camera set
to the super macro (close-up) mode, the image will not be in focus.
k Preventing blurred images
1 Confirm that the camera is set to the correct focus mode for your subject.
2 Hold the camera correctly, and press the still images shooting button
halfway.
3 Wait for the target mark to appear in the monitor, and holding the camera
steady, gently continue to press the still images shooting button all the
way down.
Following these steps for a gentle but firm pressing of the still images
shooting button will ensure that you get beautifully focused photos.
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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.
k Reasons for unfocused images
When the still images shooting button is gently pressed halfway, the camera’s
autofocus works by determining the distance between the camera and the
subject. Once the subject is in focus, if it then moves before the picture is
snapped, the image may be out of focus. This often happens when you once
lock the focus on a subject and then wait for the right moment to snap the
picture. And, conversely, a blurred image may result if you press the still
images shooting button all the way in one step in an attempt to quickly
capture an action scene, thus failing to activate the autofocus in time.
k Preventing blurred images (How to use the manual focus [page 87])
In addition to the autofocus, a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your
camera. In the autofocus mode, the distance between the camera and the
subject is automatically determined when you press the still images shooting
button halfway. In contrast to this, with the manual focus mode, you manually
set the focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the
subject before taking the picture.
k How to photograph a moving subject
1 Set the camera’s focus mode to the manual focus. Set the focus distance
to the correct distance between the camera and the subject.
2 When the subject is at the set focus distance, gently press the still images
shooting button all the way down.
<Advantage of using the manual focus>
i Images can be quickly captured without waiting for the autofocus to
activate.
i Because you are presetting the focus distance, the focus can be more
accurate.
<Using the manual focus effectively>
i When photographing a moving subject, press the still images shooting
button just before the subject reaches the focus distance, and the shutter
will be released when the subject is at the correct distance.
i Use manual focus to avoid incorrectly focused images when there is an
object between the camera and the subject you wish to focus on.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES
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.
i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try
techniques that allow the subject to stand out.
i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear
dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or
changing the exposure setting.
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a)
Points:
i Match the camera’s movement with that of the subject.
i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle).
i Don’t be too hesitant to press the still images shooting button, or you’ll
miss the action.
NOTE
i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure you’re holding the
camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the
camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole body–not
just your arms–with the camera while shooting.
i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than
the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end.
i Learn to press the still images shooting button quickly yet smoothly the
instant your photo chance occurs.
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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.
i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by
using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or
your subject’s face will appear too bright.
i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for
about 2 seconds.
Photographing scenery (landscape mode +)
Points:
i Shoot using a high resolution.
i For zoom photography, use the optical zoom.
i Pay attention to picture composition.
NOTE
i When shooting with a wide-angle setting, or if you intend to enlarge the
photo, the higher the resolution, the better.
i To zoom in on distant scenery, it’s better to use the optical zoom. Using the
digital zoom produces a coarser image. Hold the camera securely, keeping
your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.
Using a tripod or other means of stabilizing the camera will increase the
likelihood of getting a clear photo.
i Don’t forget to pay attention to picture composition; note perspective and
be aware of how the placement of objects affects the scene.
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