Page 1: Digital Camera
Digital Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-MZ1EX, VPC-MZ1E, and VPC-MZ1. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the digital camera. Make sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY”...
Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Model Number : VPC-MZ1 Trade Name : SANYO Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No. : (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
Page 3 FOR CANADIAN USERS œ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English...
Page 4: Symbols Used In This Manual
Sanyo Electric. œ 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 digital camera.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ..... . 3 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........14 PREPARATION USING THE HAND-STRAP.
Page 6: Using Your Digital Camera Safely And Correctly
USING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE DIGITAL CAMERA WARNING If the digital camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the batteries œ...
Page 7 WARNING Do not use during a storm œ To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do not use the digital camera during a thunderstorm. In particular, if used in an open field, you have an increased chance of being struck by lightning. Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect you from lightning.
Page 8 WARNING Concerning the Batteries Concerning the supplied nickel metal hydride batteries œ Follow all the warnings indicated below to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, exploding, catching fire, or becoming damaged. Use only the supplied battery charger for Do not remove or puncture the external œ...
Page 9: General Precautions
General precautions œ Use the nickel metal hydride batteries supplied with the digital camera. Manganese batteries cannot be used, as they have a short battery life and may overheat, causing damage to the digital camera. œ Do not use a recharged battery together with a discharged battery. Do not use nickel metal hydride batteries together with Ni-Cd batteries, or batteries of different types or different brands at the same time.
Page 10 Concerning the Digital Camera CAUTION Cautions when carrying the digital camera œ Do not walk around holding the digital camera by the hand-strap. It may hit other objects and get damaged. When walking around, hold the digital camera in your hand or place it in a pocket. œ...
Page 11 Concerning the Supplied Battery Charger DANGER Warning! Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. For indoor use only. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Use with the nickel metal hydride or Ni-Cd batteries œ...
Page 12 WARNING Cautions when plugging in the battery charger œ Securely plug the power cord all the way in the power outlet when using the battery charger. If the battery charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may generate and cause a fire. œ...
Page 13: Operating And Storage Conditions
CAUTION Unplug the power cord from the power outlet when finished œ If the battery charger is left plugged into the power outlet for a long period of time, there is a risk of fire. Do not damage the power cord œ...
Page 14 œ Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the digital camera, any of its accessories, or its software.
Page 15 Cautions concerning the nickel metal hydride batteries œ Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals of the nickel metal hydride batteries ((+) and (–)) and the terminals located in the battery compartment of the digital camera. œ Do not touch the battery terminals or the terminals in the battery compartment of the digital camera with your bare hands.
Page 16 MO disk, or CD-R disk). œ Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data.
Page 17: Checking The Included Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Open the box and check that all the accessories listed below are included. The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail. œ Hand-strap [page 15] œ CompactFlash œ...
Page 18: Using The Hand-Strap
USING THE HAND-STRAP Attach the supplied hand-strap to the digital camera to aid in carrying. Attaching the Hand-strap Bend the looped extremity of the strap and slip it through then strap holder on the digital camera. English...
Page 19: Quick Start For Capturing Images
QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Now that you have purchased a new digital camera, it is time to try and capture some images and then view them with the LCD monitor. Although your digital camera is packed with many useful and convenient functions, here is just a simple explanation of how to capture and view images.
Page 20 QUICK START FOR CAPTURING IMAGES Installing the batteries and card (see pages 24, 25) Insert the batteries. œ Use the batteries recharged in step 1 above. œ Make sure the polarity ((+) and (–)) of the batteries is as indicated in the battery compartment. 1 Open battery compartment cover on digital camera bottom.
Page 21 Capturing images (see page 55) Now that preparation is completed, your digital camera is ready to capture images. Here we will capture still images, but your digital camera can take sequential shots and even video clips. MONITOR OFF Set the main switch to Õ. Turn the selector dial to v.
Page 22: Parts Names
PARTS NAMES The page numbers listed next to the part names are the page numbers where that part is explained in detail. Front Power button [pages 24 to 29] Self-timer indicator [page 70] Shutter Main switch [pages 54, 55, 90] release button [pages 28, 54, 55] Flash [page 67]...
Page 23: Indications In The Viewfinder
Rear Flash button info button [page 37] [page 67] MODE button [page 30] Stand-by indicator SET button [page 41] [pages 27, 54, 68] Zoom switch [page 73] Viewfinder Selector dial [page 29] [page 54] Hand-strap holder [page 15] Jog dial [pages 41, 92, 98] Card slot cover Arrow button [page 41]...
Page 24: Preparation Of Batteries
PREPARATION OF BATTERIES Use the supplied (or sold separately) AA nickel metal hydride batteries to power the digital camera. You can also use AA Ni-Cd batteries, but they will not last as long as the AA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries. However, if you do not have access to these batteries, you may use alkaline batteries and capture images using the viewfinder (see page 54).
Page 25 When finished (the recharge indicator turns off), unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Remove the batteries from the battery charger. Recharge indicator Recharge indicator The recharge indicator allows you to check the condition of the battery charger. If the recharge indicator begins flashing, it indicates a problem.
Page 26 PREPARATION OF BATTERIES Using the Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Properly œ Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals of the nickel metal hydride batteries ((+) and (–)) and the terminals located in the battery compartment of the digital camera. Do not touch the battery terminals or the terminals in the battery compartment of the digital camera with your bare hands.
Page 27: Installing The Batteries
Installing the Batteries Confirm that the power is turned off. Power button œ Press the power button to turn off the camera. œ When the power is turned off, the stand-by indicator turns off. In addition, if the lens is protruding, it automatically retracts and closes.
Page 28: Installing And Removing The Cards
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE CARDS The images and audio recordings recorded by your digital camera are stored on the data storage card installed in the digital camera. You must install a card before you can capture images. For more information on handling the cards, see “Cautions when handling the CompactFlash or Microdrive”...
Page 29: Removing A Card
Removing a Card Confirm that the power is turned off. Power button œ Press the power button to turn off the camera. œ When the power is turned off, the stand-by indicator turns off. In addition, if the lens is protruding, it automatically retracts and closes.
Page 30: Turning The Power On/Off
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turning the Power On Follow the steps indicated below when capturing images or when playback images on the LCD monitor. To capture images Set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF” or Õ. Main switch MONITOR OFF Press the power button.
Page 31: Turning The Power Off
Turning the Power Off Press the power button. Stand-by indicator Power button œ The power turns off. During shooting The lens automatically retracts and closes. œ The stand-by indicator turns off. œ The LCD monitor turns off. œ During playback The stand-by indicator turns off.
Page 32: Displaying The Setting Screen And Option Setting Screen
DISPLAYING THE SETTING SCREEN AND OPTION SETTING SCREEN For both shooting and playback, there is a Setting Screen and an Option Setting Screen. These screens allow you to perform various settings and operations. Displaying the Setting and Option Setting Screens Set the main switch.
Page 33 Press the MODE button. œ The setting screen selected in step 3 appears (see pages 31 to 33). œ When the selector dial is set to W for playback, then the Still Image Playback Setting Screen (see page 35) appears. When the selector dial is set to Y or X, a 9-image display appears for image selection (see pages 95 and 97) in steps 3.
Page 34: Shooting Setting Screens
SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Still Image Shooting Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. Exposure control menu [page 78] Ï: Program AE icon Î: Aperture priority AE icon Ì: Shutter speed priority AE icon Í: Manual exposure control icon Auto/special shooting menu [page 80] B: Auto shooting mode icon Ë: Special shooting mode icon...
Page 35 Sequential Shot Shooting Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. Focus menu [page 66] Z: Normal focus icon c: Macro focus icon å: Distant focus icon Exposure control menu [page 78] Ï: Program AE icon Î: Aperture priority AE icon Ì: Shutter speed priority AE icon Í: Manual exposure control icon Auto/special shooting menu [page 80]...
Page 36 SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Video Clip Shooting Setting Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. Exposure correction bar [page 72] Digital zoom icon [pages 73 and 77] 00:24 Video clip shooting mode icon Remaining recording time available [pages 46 and 64] Display shows the remaining minutes and seconds.
Page 37 Shooting Status Display Area After you exit the Shooting Setting Screen, the status of the digital camera and card are displayed in this shooting status display area. For a more detailed view of the setting status, change to the Information Screen (see pages 37 to 40). All the icons never appear at the same time.
Page 38: Playback Setting Screen
PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN Still Image, Sequential Shot, and Video Clip Playback Setting Screens All the icons never appear at the same time. Still Image Playback Setting Screen Sequential Shot Playback Setting Screen Video Clip Playback Setting Screen 9-image display icon [pages 94, 95, 97] Playback mode icon [page 90] v: Still image playback icon Playback zoom icon [page 99]...
Page 39: Option Setting Screen
OPTION SETTING SCREEN Shooting Option Setting Screen AUDIO REC COLOR ADJUSTMENT DIGITAL ZOOM CLOCK SET BEEP DISCHARGE LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM REFORMAT Audio recording [page 88] Battery discharge function [page 127] Color adjustment (real-color equalizer) Language selection [page 128] [page 75] TV system selection [page 129] Digital zoom setting [page 77] Card reformatting [page 126]...
Page 40: Information Display (Info Button)
INFORMATION DISPLAY (info BUTTON) The Information Screen allows you to check the current settings while shooting. Also, during playback, you can check what the settings were during shooting. Information Screen During Shooting Put the digital camera in the shooting status. info button œ...
Page 41 Sequential Shot Shooting Information Screen All the icons never appear at the same time. Compression rate setting [page 53] Focus setting [page 66] INFO Resolution setting [page 51] Sequential shot method setting [pages 58, 59, Shutter operation setting [page 58] 1/10000 Exposure control (program AE) setting status [page 78]...
Page 42 INFORMATION DISPLAY (info BUTTON) Information Screen During Playback Displaying the shooting settings during playback. This screen displays the shooting settings during playback. The Information Screen appears when the info button is pressed during playback (see pages 92 to 98). To exit the Information Screen, press the info button again.
Page 43 For video clips Compression rate [page 53] Location of data (folder number) and file INFO 00:21 name [page 49] 100-0021 5.4KB Resolution [page 51] Frame rate [page 63] SHUTTER 1/250 IRIS F2.8 Length of recording (min:sec) EXPOSE VALUE 0.0EV FOCAL LENGTH File size 2001.08.28 15:36 Protect setting [page 118]...
Page 44: Setting Screen Basic Operations
SETTING SCREEN BASIC OPERATIONS At the setting screens, use the arrow button and SET button to perform the desired settings. The selected menu or icon will turn orange in color (or reverse video). To enter or exit the setting screens, see “DISPLAYING THE SETTING SCREEN AND OPTION SETTING SCREEN” on page SET button Jog dial Arrow button...
Page 45: Setting The Date And Time
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME The digital 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. Main switch MODE button SET button...
Page 46 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the order of the date display during playback. CLOCK SET œ When the jog dial is turned, the date display order changes as follows: DISP ON Y /M /D 2001/06/01 DISP ON Year/Month/Day DISP ON Month/Day/Year 00:00 DISP ON Day/Month/Year DISP OFF...
Page 47: Remaining Battery Charge Indication
REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION When using the nickel metal hydride batteries, the remaining battery charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery operation, see “Battery Operation” on page 136. Set the main switch to Õ, and press the power button.
Page 48 AA nickel metal hydride batteries are used. The indication will not be accurate if you are using Ni-Cd batteries. œ For optimum performance, only use Sanyo nickel metal hydride batteries. If you are using Ni-Cd batteries, the possible operation time will be much shorter.
Page 49: Checking The Remaining Number Of Images And Video Recording Time
CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES, VIDEO RECORDING TIME, AND AUDIO RECORDING TIME The images, video clips, and audio recordings you take are stored on the card installed in the digital camera. If a card is not loaded into the digital camera or if the card is full, capturing or playing back images will not be possible.
Page 50: Checking The Remaining Number Of Images, Video Recording Time, And Audio Recording Time
CHECKING THE REMAINING NUMBER OF IMAGES, VIDEO RECORDING TIME, AND AUDIO RECORDING TIME Checking the Remaining Audio Recording Time Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (see page AUDIO REC 29). COLOR ADJUSTMENT DIGITAL ZOOM œ Set the selector dial to P. CLOCK SET BEEP œ...
Page 51: Concerning Image And Audio Data Storage
Saving the Images Captured with Your Digital Camera œ Saving the images to a computer Requires: Included CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) [page 130], commercially available personal computer. Advantages: The images are saved as data on the computer hard disk. They can then be processed or edited, sent over a network or the Internet, etc.
Page 52 œ You can use QuickTime Ver. 3.0 or greater from Apple to playback the video clips. QuickTime Pro for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack). œ To view images using MediaPlayer on a computer running Windows, use the included CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack) to change the images to the Windows-compatible AVI format.
Page 53: Setting The Shooting Mode
i ndex SETTING THE SHOOTING MODE Before using the digital camera, you must set the desired shooting mode (still image, sequential shot, video clip, or audio recording). The setting is performed with the selector dial. Turn the selector dial to the desired shooting mode. Selector dial W Still image shooting mode (see pages 54 and 55) Y Sequential shot shooting mode (see page 57)
Page 54: Setting The Resolution
SETTING THE RESOLUTION If the resolution is increased, the image quality will improve, but the remaining number of images that can be taken will decrease. In the video clip shooting mode, if the resolution is decreased, the length of time possible for the video clip will increase, but the size of the playback image will decrease.
Page 55 NOTE œ When the resolution menu is selected in the Video Clip Shooting Screen, the remaining video recording time appears (see page 33). About the resolution and compression settings (see page 53) œ The image captured by a digital camera consists of a collection of small dots. The resolution refers to the number of these dots, and the greater the number, the higher the image quality.
Page 56: Setting The Compression Ratio
SETTING THE COMPRESSION RATIO Use the procedure given below to set the compression ratio. Even if the same resolution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image data size for no loss in image quality. Resolution (units: pixels) [Icon displayed on LCD monitor] Compression...
Page 57: Capturing Images
CAPTURING IMAGES Capturing Images Using the Viewfinder Compose the desired image by looking into the viewfinder. Compared to capturing images using the LCD monitor, this method saves the battery power. Set the main switch to “MONITOR OFF”. Press the MONITOR OFF power button to turn on the camera.
Page 58 CAPTURING IMAGES Capturing Images Using the LCD Monitor This method allows you to view the exact composition of the image on the LCD monitor before you capture it. Set the main switch to Õ. Press the power button to MONITOR OFF turn on the camera.
Page 59 NOTE œ Compared to taking pictures using the viewfinder, this method consumes the battery power more quickly. œ After taking the picture, you can immediately view the captured image by setting the main switch to Ô. œ When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the image in the LCD monitor may waver vertically.
Page 60: Sequential Shot
SEQUENTIAL SHOT This digital camera allows three types of sequential shots: standard, AE shift sequential shot, and best select shots. Pre-capture function allows to take pictures instantly when the shutter release button is pressed. To avoid missing a photo opportunity, see page 60. •...
Page 61 Standard Sequential Shot Ö Set the shooting mode to the sequential shot shooting mode (see page 50). Press the MODE button to display the Shooting Setting Screen. Select standard sequential shot Ö at the sequential shot method menu and press the SET button. œ...
Page 62 SEQUENTIAL SHOT Press the shutter release button to capture the REC (recording) indicator sequential shot. œ If $ is selected for the shutter operation, sequential shot images are captured while the shutter release button is pressed. If the shutter release button is released before the maximum number of images is captured, the sequential shot will stop there.
Page 63 Select the sequential shot speed at the sequential shot speed menu and press the SET button. Ú: For 0.05-second interval sequential shots (available for 4 resolution) !: For 0.06-second interval sequential shots (available for 4 resolution) ": For 0.1-second interval sequential shots (available for Ò and 4 resolution) Ù: For 0.2-second interval sequential shots (available for Ò...
Page 64 SEQUENTIAL SHOT Best Select Shot Ä The best select shot captures four sequential images so that you can choose which one to save. Set the shooting mode to the sequential shot shooting mode (see page 50). Press the MODE button to display the Shooting Setting Screen.
Page 65 Select the image that you want to save. Orange frame Press the arrow button to move the orange frame to the image you want to save. Press the SET button. The Best Shot Confirmation Screen appears with the œ selected image displayed full screen. You can still press d or c to select a different image.
Page 66: Video Clip
VIDEO CLIP This digital camera allows you to record video clips, which are moving images with audio. Set the shooting mode to the video clip shooting mode (see page 50). Press the MODE button to display the Shooting Setting Screen. œ...
Page 67 VIDEO CLIP Press the shutter release button to record the video REC (recording) indicator clip. Recording time (min:sec) œ If $ is selected for the shutter operation, recording of the video clip continues while the shutter release button 00:09 is pressed. If the shutter release button is released before the maximum recording time is reached, the video clip will stop there.
Page 68: Using The Autofocus
USING THE AUTOFOCUS The autofocus will work in almost all occasion; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function not to work properly. Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
Page 69: Using The Various Shooting Functions
USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Macro Photography Use the macro photography function when capturing images at close range (10 to 50 cm). Press the MODE button to display the Shooting Setting Screen. Select macro focus icon c from the focus menu and press the SET button.
Page 70: Using The Flash
USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the Flash Your camera has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode). The flash can be used only in the still image shot mode. The effect flash range is: Normal focus: 0.5 to 3.9 meters (widest lens setting) and 0.5 to 2.3 meters (telephoto lens setting)
Page 71 Shooting using the LCD monitor Press the flash button to set the flash mode. œ Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash mode changes as follows: d (forced flash) j (flash off) È (red-eye reduction) No icon (automatic flash) œ...
Page 72: Adding A Voice Memo
USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Adding a Voice Memo In the still image shooting mode, you can record approximately 4 seconds of sound (called a “voice memo”) when capturing the image. You can also add a voice memo to an image previously recorded (see “ADDING A VOICE MEMO (ADD AUDIO FUNCTION)”...
Page 73 Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer function to have the digital camera automatically capture the image for you 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. The self-timer can only be used in the still image shooting mode. Press the MODE button to display the Shooting Setting Screen.
Page 74 USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Dynamic Range Magnification Photography (Wide Range Shot) For still image shooting, the dynamic range magnification mode, in which two consecutive shots are taken at different exposures, is available. This enhances the photo quality, giving a smooth gradation between light and dark portions, and minimal noise in the dark portions.
Page 75: Exposure Correction
Exposure Correction Use the exposure correction function when shooting to make the entire image that you capture darker (under exposed) or lighter (over exposed) as desired. For AE shift sequential shots (see page 59), the exposure correction cannot be used. Press the MODE button to display the Shooting Setting Screen.
Page 76: Using The Zoom
USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the Zoom There are two zoom functions (optical zoom and digital zoom). When you first zoom in on the subject, it is magnified with the optical zoom. When the limit of the optical zoom has been reached, zooming in further will then magnify the image using the digital zoom.
Page 77 Setting the Operational Sounds (Beeps) This setting allows you to set whether or not a beep sound is heard when the shutter release button, SET button, or MODE button is pressed. Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (or AUDIO REC COLOR ADJUSTMENT Playback Option Setting Screen) (see page 29).
Page 78 USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Adjusting the Color Tone (Real-color Equalizer) You can set the color tone (hue and saturation) when you take photos with the camera. Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (see page AUDIO REC COLOR ADJUSTMENT 29). DIGITAL ZOOM CLOCK SET BEEP...
Page 79 Select a color icon (í to Í) to adjust, and turn the Initial color Current color jog dial. œ The hue setting changes. (Can be set within a maximum range of +50 to –50) œ Adjust the hue while watching on the LCD monitor. The characters to the left and right of the hue setting value B +10R indicate the color change.
Page 80: Setting The Digital Zoom
USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Setting the Digital Zoom This setting allows you to set whether or not the digital zoom becomes active when shooting. Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (see page AUDIO REC COLOR ADJUSTMENT 29). DIGITAL ZOOM CLOCK SET BEEP DISCHARGE...
Page 81: Setting The Exposure Control
Setting the Exposure Control By setting the shutter speed and aperture size, a various exposure controls are possible. By changing the settings in accordance with the scene to be photographed, you can create the image that you want to express. The exposure controls can be set in the still image shooting mode and sequential shot shooting mode.
Page 82 USING THE VARIOUS SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Make the setting. <If aperture and shutter variable program AE Ï is selected> œ The setting changes to aperture and shutter variable program AE, and the camera returns to the Shooting Setting Screen. <If aperture priority AE Î is selected> APERTURE PRIORITY œ...
Page 83: Explanation Of Auto And Special Shooting Modes
EXPLANATION OF AUTO AND SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES When the digital camera is set to the auto mode, the settings below are left to be performed automatically by the digital camera. By using the special mode, you can set the settings below as you desire depending on the situation.
Page 84 EXPLANATION OF AUTO AND SPECIAL SHOOTING MODES Setting the Auto and Special Modes Display the Shooting Setting Screen (see page 29). Select either B or Ë from the auto/special mode menu, and press the SET button. B: Sets the auto mode. Ë: Sets the special mode.
Page 85: Special Mode Settings
SPECIAL MODE SETTINGS In the special mode, you can adjust the settings given below as you desire to add effects to the images that you capture. The settings for the special mode are carried out at the Special Mode Setting Screen. Quick shot Still image shooting mode only œ...
Page 86 SPECIAL MODE SETTINGS Setting Quick Shot (still image shooting only) With the normal settings, when the shutter release button is pressed, the digital camera performs the exposure correction, the white balance settings, the focusing, and other settings before the image is captured. This leads to a time lag between when the shutter release button is pressed and the image is actually captured.
Page 87: Setting The Iso Sensitivity
Setting the ISO Sensitivity With the normal settings, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically according to the brightness of the subject. However, in the special mode, you can fix the ISO sensitivity to the equivalent of 100, 200, or 400. Select the ISO sensitivity menu from the Special Mode Setting Screen (see page 82).
Page 88: Setting The White Balance
SPECIAL MODE SETTINGS Setting the White Balance With the normal settings, this digital 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. Select the white balance menu from the Special Mode WHITE BALANCE Setting Screen (see page 82).
Page 89 Flicker reduction setting (video clip shooting only) The flicker reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips underneath fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker reduction setting is set for a frequency of 50 Hz. The flicker reduction setting is only possible for the video clip shooting mode.
Page 90 SPECIAL MODE SETTINGS Setting the Optical Zoom (video clip shooting only) If the optical zoom is operated during video clip photography, the noise from the zoom movement may be picked up by the microphone. In this case, change the camera setting so that the optical zoom does not move.
Page 91: Performing An Audio Recording
PERFORMING AN AUDIO RECORDING Like a normal tape recorder, your digital camera can record sounds. Since the recording is digital, rewinding to the beginning of the recording is quick and easy. When you add a voice memo to a still image, only 4 seconds of recording time is allowed, but with the audio recording function, you can record sound until the available memory of the card installed expires.
Page 92 PERFORMING AN AUDIO RECORDING Press j or l on the arrow button to select æ, and Recording time (min:sec.) press the SET button. AUDIO REC 08:12 œ Recording begins. Point the microphone toward the sound you wish to record. œ For more information on the maximum recording time, R E C O R D I N G see page 137.
Page 93: Setting The Playback Mode
i ndex SETTING THE PLAYBACK MODE The data of the images and recordings captured with this digital camera are saved as one of four following types: still image data, sequential shot data, video clip (image and sound) data, or audio data.
Page 94 Points Concerning the Sequential Shot and Video Clip Playback Modes œ When the selector dial is set to Y or X with the main switch set to Ô, a 9-image display appears for image selection. At this screen, use the arrow button or the jog dial to move the y mark to the desired image and press the SET button.
Page 95: Playing Back Still Images
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Use the still image playback mode to play back still image images. Playing Back the Still Images One by One Follow this procedure to view the images one by one. Select the still image playback mode (see page 90). œ...
Page 96 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Consecutive playback Follow this procedure to play back the images consecutively one after the other. Select the still image playback mode (see page 90). œ An image appears on the LCD monitor. Press and hold d or c on the arrow button. œ...
Page 97: Image Display Playback
9-image Display Playback You can display 9 still images simultaneously and then select one to play back full screen. Select the still image playback mode (see page 90). œ An image appears on the LCD monitor. Press the MODE button. œ...
Page 98: Playing Back Sequential Shots
PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Use the sequential shot playback mode to play back images captured by the sequential shot shooting mode. Select the sequential shot playback mode (see page 90). œ If the 9-image display appears, perform step 5 below and then come back to step 2. Press d or c on the arrow button.
Page 99 HINT To quickly display a different sequential shot œ In step 2 with the Playback Setting Screen or Information Screen not displayed, press j or l to change to the previous or following sequential shot respectively. English...
Page 100: Playing Back Video Clips
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS Use the video clip playback mode to view video clips taken in the video clip shooting mode. In the video clip playback mode, the sound can also be heard. Select the video clip playback mode (see page 90). œ...
Page 101 HINT To pause playback of a video clip œ Press the SET button to pause the video clip while it is being played back. While the video clip is paused, press the SET button again or c to restart the playback. To play back the video clip one image at a time œ...
Page 102: Enlarging (Zooming In) The Image
ENLARGING (ZOOMING IN) THE IMAGE The saved images can be magnified for viewing during playback. Display the image that you want to magnify. œ To display a still image: See “PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES” on page 92. œ To display a sequential shot: See “PLAYING BACK SEQUENTIAL SHOTS” on page 95. œ...
Page 103: Listening To Audio Recordings
LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS Follow the procedure below to listen to audio recordings taken with the digital camera from the speaker of the digital camera. Turn the selector dial to P. Set the main switch to Ô. AUDIO CLOCK SET œ...
Page 104 LISTENING TO AUDIO RECORDINGS HINT To quickly change to a different audio recording œ Turn the jog dial at the Audio Recording Playback Screen at step 4 to change to a different audio recording. To pause playback of an audio recording œ...
Page 105: Playing Back Images On A Tv Set
i ndex PLAYING BACK IMAGES ON A TV SET The images and audio recording saved on the card in the digital camera can also be played back on a television set for viewing and listening. (When connected to a television set, the speaker of the digital camera is muted.) Connections Connect the supplied AV cable from the DIGITAL/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO...
Page 106: Composition Image (Add Photo Function)
COMPOSITION IMAGE (ADD PHOTO FUNCTION) You can insert an image into a frame set in a still image captured in the still image mode, an image saved after magnifying (see page 99), or a copied image (see page 121) to create a composition image consisting of an image within an image.
Page 107 Set the Size of the Frame First point Second point To set the size of the frame, first set the top left corner of the frame (first point) and then the bottom right corner of the frame (second point). The position of the frame is set later. Use the arrow button to set the first point.
Page 108 COMPOSITION IMAGE (ADD PHOTO FUNCTION) Press the SET button. œ The size of the frame is now set by the rectangle formed by the two selected points. œ To set the size of the frame anew, press the MODE button. MOVE Frame Set the Position of the Frame...
Page 109 Compose the image as desired and press the shutter EDIT PHOTO release button to capture the image. œ After the image is captured, you return to the Edit Photo Screen. ADD PHOTO ADD AUDIO œ The composed image is now saved as the last still image. ADD TEXT RESIZE œ...
Page 110: Adding A Voice Memo (Add Audio Function)
ADDING A VOICE MEMO (ADD AUDIO FUNCTION) You can add a voice memo to a still image captured in the still image mode, an image saved after magnifying (see page 99), a composed image (see page 103), or a copied image (see page 121). Display the image you wish to add a voice memo (see pages 92 to 94).
Page 111 Press the SET button. ADD AUDIO œ The Add Audio Ready Screen appears. Press the SET button. œ The voice memo recording starts. Talk into the RECORD microphone on the digital camera. The sound will be recorded for about 4 seconds. While the voice memo is being recorded, “RECORDING”...
Page 112: Entering Text
ENTERING TEXT You can enter characters for titles and the like on still images of resolutions Ó, Ò, or 4. Display the still image to which you want to add text (see pages 92 to 94). If the Still Image Playback Setting Screen does not appear, press the MODE button.
Page 113 Press the SET button. SCROLL SELECT œ You enter the text entry mode and a row of characters B C D E appears œ To return to the screen in step 3, press the MODE button. Turn the jog dial and select the desired character row. Character row chart Character row A B C D E...
Page 114 ENTERING TEXT Press d or c on the arrow button to select the SCROLL SELECT character to enter. Q R S T “-”: Select when you want to choose the color for a character (color palette). “(Blank space)”: Select to enter a space. “Ü”: Select to move back one space (delete one character).
Page 115: Resizing Images
RESIZING IMAGES The size of still images that have already been captured in Ó, Ò or 4 resolutions can be changed (resized) to 640 x 480 pixels or 320 x 240 pixels. The resized image is saved as different image. Display the still image that you want to resize (see pages 92 to 94).
Page 116: Editing Video Clips (Clipping/Joint Function)
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS (CLIPPING/JOINT FUNCTION) You can split a video clip at a desired point and save from that point to the end of the video clip as a separate video clip, or save from the beginning of the video clip to that point as a separate video clip.
Page 117 Saving Part of a Video Clip (Clipping) Display the video clip that you want to clip. œ See “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS” on page 97. Display the desired scene for clipping. œ The clipped portion of the video clip that will be saved (whether the beginning or ending portion) will include the selected scene.
Page 118 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS (CLIPPING/JOINT FUNCTION) Press j or l on the arrow button to select the portion CLIPPING of the video clip to be saved. “CLIP FORMER”: Saves the beginning part of the video clip (up to and including the selected scene). “CLIP LATTER”: Saves the ending part of the video clip CLIP FORMER (from and including the selected scene).
Page 119 Joining Two Video Clips (Joint) Display the first video clip. œ See “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS” on page 97. œ The second video clip will be attached to the end of this video clip. First video clip (displayed now) Second video clip (to be attached) Video clip start Video clip end Press the MODE button to display the Playback Setting...
Page 120 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS (CLIPPING/JOINT FUNCTION) Use the arrow button or the jog dial to move the y mark to the video clip that you want to attach and 0001 0002 0003 press the SET button. Press j or l on the arrow button to select whether you want the original video clips erased when the joining is executed.
Page 121: Image Protect Mode (Preventing Accidental Erasure)
IMAGE PROTECT MODE (PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE) By using the image protect mode, you can prevent accidental erasure of the important data that you wish to keep. The protect mode can be applied to a still image, to single images of a sequential shot, to a video clip, or to an audio recording.
Page 122: Erasing Data
ERASING DATA You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the images, video clips, and sound recordings one at a time, or all at once. Display the data that you want to erase. œ...
Page 123 Press the SET button. ERASE œ The Erase Confirmation Screen appears. œ If the “ONE ERASE” has been selected, you can press d or c, or turn the jog dial, to select the data to erase. O N E E R A S E ? Y E S E X I T Erase Confirmation Screen...
Page 124: Copying Images
COPYING IMAGES You can select one image from a sequential shot or one image (scene) from a video clip and copy it and save it as a still image (the original data remains untouched). Display the desired image from a sequential shot or video clip. œ...
Page 125: Requesting Printing
REQUESTING PRINTING You can take your card to shops offering digital print services and have your still images printed out like photographs. This digital camera is DPOF-compatible so that if you take your digital camera to shops that handle the DPOF format, you can set the number of printouts and the printing of the date at the digital camera.
Page 126 REQUESTING PRINTING Standard Print Printing out one image on one sheet is called a “standard print.” With the standard print, you can specify how many copies you want to print out and whether you want the date printed out as well. Setting the Number of Printouts Display the Print Setting Screen (see page 122).
Page 127: Index Print
Specifying the Printout of the Date Press d on the arrow button to select the date printout PRINT SETTING command field and then turn the jog dial to specify the DATE NUMBER desired setting. “YES”: To print out the date. “NO”: To not print out the date.
Page 128 REQUESTING PRINTING Press the SET button. INDEX PRINT œ The Index Print Screen appears. Y E S “YES”: To set the index print settings. “NO”: To clear the index settings. “EXIT”: To return to the Print Setting Screen. E X I T Select “YES”...
Page 129: Reformatting The Card
œ Do not remove the card while the digital camera is accessing data on the card or while the accessing indicator is flashing (see page 26). Doing so may corrupt the data on the card. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any data that is damaged.
Page 130: Discharging The Batteries
DISCHARGING THE BATTERIES Your digital camera is designed not to be affected by voltage fluctuations caused by the “memory effect” of nickel metal hydride batteries. However, there may be times when the remaining charge è ç or ê ç early. If this happens, discharge the batteries indicator for the batteries turns to completely before charging them again.
Page 131: Changing The Display Language
CHANGING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your digital camera to display messages in Japanese or English. Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (or AUDIO REC COLOR ADJUSTMENT Playback Option Setting Screen) (see page 29). DIGITAL ZOOM CLOCK SET BEEP DISCHARGE...
Page 132: Setting The Tv System
SETTING THE TV SYSTEM This setting is to specify the type of image signal that is output from the camera’s DIGITAL/AV terminal. Display the Shooting Option Setting Screen (or AUDIO REC COLOR ADJUSTMENT Playback Option Setting Screen) (see page 29). DIGITAL ZOOM CLOCK SET BEEP...
Page 133: Using The Camera With A Computer
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER When the supplied Sanyo Utility Software (CD-ROM) is installed in your personal computer, the data in the camera’s card can be copied to the computer and processed. For more information, please read the Instruction Manual that accompanies Sanyo Utility Software.
Page 134: Troubleshooting
i ndex TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page Power No power. The batteries are dead. Change or recharge the batteries. The batteries have not Reinsert the batteries, been inserted correctly. making sure the polarity 21, 24 (+), (–) is as indicated. The battery Close battery compartment cover is...
Page 135 Reference Problem Cause Action page LCD monitor When used in cold Condition due to the Not a malfunction. weather, the liquid crystals. Spots that appear in the image may seem LCD monitor only appear to leave traces as in the monitor and will not it moves.
Page 136 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page Viewing The image is too The flash was blocked Hold the digital camera images dark. by a finger or other correctly, make sure the object. flash is not obstructed. The subject was too far Capture the image in the away.
Page 137 Reference Problem Cause Action page Audio No sound. The volume setting on Select the volume icon N and adjust the recordings the digital camera is too low. volume. No voice memo was Add a voice memo as recorded with the image. desired.
Page 138: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Digital Camera Type CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Recording system Digital recording Image file format Still images: JPEG format, TIFF (no compression) format (DCF and DPOF compliant) Note: Designed mainly by Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA), DCF (Design rules 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.
Page 139: Battery Operation
Power Battery 2 AA nickel metal hydride batteries (HR-3USV) supply AC adapter VAR-G4EX: for VPC-MZ1EX only (sold separately) VAR-G4E: for VPC-MZ1E only VAR-G4U: for VPC-MZ1 only Dimensions 106 (W) x 63 (H) x 41 (D) mm Weight Approx. 230 g (without batteries and card)
Page 140 SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time, and the possible recording time when using an 8MB CompactFlash card and a commercially available 1GB Microdrive card. The maximum no. of images, shooting time, recording time when the shutter release button is pressed once Compression Shooting/...
Page 141 The maximum no. of images, shooting time, recording time that can be stored Compression Shooting/ Resolution Frame rate Microdrive or sound CompactFlash (8MB) recording mode setting setting (1GB) quality setting – 7 images 939 images Ó – 10 images 1,420 images –...
Page 142 SPECIFICATIONS Cautions when using the Microdrive œ When using the Microdrive continuously, the card will become very hot. Be careful when touching the card for removal, etc. œ When using the Microdrive, it will take a few seconds after the digital camera is turned on before the card can be used.
Page 143 Supplied CompactFlash Memory capacity 8 MB Ambient Temperature 0 to 60°C (operation), –20 to 65°C (storage) environment Humidity 8 to 95% (operation, storage, no condensation) Operating voltage DC 3.3 V/5 V Dimensions 42.8 (L) x 36.4 (W) x 3.3 (H) mm Weight Approx.
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