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Sanyo Xacti VPC-C5 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Digital Movie Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C5EX, VPC-C5E,
VPC-C5, and VPC-C5GX.
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 section "USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY"
on pages 7 to 20. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-C5EX
VPC-C5E
VPC-C5
VPC-C5GX

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  • Page 1: Important Note

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C5EX, VPC-C5E, VPC-C5, and VPC-C5GX. 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 section “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY”...
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-C5 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...
  • Page 3 FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English...

  • Page 4: Outline Of Operation

    OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enjoying using your camera right away, given below is an outline of the basic operation, from setup to shooting to playback. SETUP 1 Charge the battery pack (page 35). 2 Install the battery pack (page 37). 3 Install the SD Memory Card* (page 38).

  • Page 5: Symbols Used In This Manual

    PLAYBACK 1 Play back the images (page 55). * About the SD Memory Card In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as “card”. Symbols used in this manual HINT Points that may prove useful when using the camera. NOTE Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION ... 1 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ... 7 FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA ... 21 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 25 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ... 29 PREPARATION PARTS NAMES ... 32 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ...
  • Page 7 SHOOTING SETTINGS PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS ...61 IMAGE QUALITY ...67 SCENE SELECT ...69 FILTERS ...71 FLASH SETTING ...72 SELF-TIMER ...74 PAGE 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS) MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) ...76 FOCUS RANGE ...78 FOCUS AREA SETTING ...80 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ...81 ISO SENSITIVITY ...82 WHITE BALANCE ...83...
  • Page 8 CAMERA SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN ... 113 DATE AND TIME ... 115 OPERATION SOUNDS ... 118 HELP DISPLAY ... 120 POST-VIEW SETTING ... 121 WIND NOISE REDUCTION ... 122 NOISE-REDUCTION ... 123 FLICKER-REDUCTION ... 124 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ... 125 SCREEN LANGUAGE ...
  • Page 9 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS DOCKING STATION CONNECT THE DOCKING STATION ...141 SET THE CAMERA IN THE DOCKING STATION ...142 CONNECTING TO OTHER EQUIPMENT ...143 PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...145 PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION ...149 DIRECT PRINTING ...150 CABLE ADAPTOR CONNECTIONS ...159 APPENDICES...

  • Page 10: Using Your Camera Safely And Correctly

    USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CAMERA WARNING k If the camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the battery pack i If the camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 11 WARNING k Do not get the camera wet i This camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. i Do not use the camera in a bathroom. i If the camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery pack.
  • Page 12 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING k Do not use where there is risk of explosion i Do not use the camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion. k Keep the camera out of the reach of children i The following may happen if children play with the camera:...
  • Page 13 CAUTION k Cautions during use and storage i This camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. h Places in direct sunlight h Places where humidity and temperature are high h Places that may get wet h Places close to an air conditioner or heater h Inside a car...
  • Page 14 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER DANGER k Do not recharge battery packs that are not Li-ion battery packs (Model DB-L20) i Do not recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery may cause excess heat, combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire, injuries, burns, or damage to nearby...
  • Page 15 DANGER k Cautions when plugging in i Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. If the docking station or AC adaptor/ charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire. i Do not use if the power cord is damaged or cannot be correctly plugged into the power outlet.
  • Page 16 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DANGER k Keep out of the reach of children i Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
  • Page 17 CAUTION k Do not damage the power cord i Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing so may damage the power cord and cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 18 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY Li-ion BATTERY PACK (DB-L20) DANGER This camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20). k If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep it well away from fire...
  • Page 19 DANGER k Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks i If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
  • Page 20 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DANGER k Use only the supplied docking station and AC adaptor/charger i If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
  • Page 21 WARNING k Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully charged i If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
  • Page 22 USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CONCERNING THE ACCESSORIES WARNING k Cautions concerning the use of the AC adaptor/charger i Use only the supplied docking station and AC adaptor/charger with your camera. Do not use a docking station or AC adaptor/charger other than the ones indicated here, designed for specific use with your camera.
  • Page 23 CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (CR2025) WARNING k Cautions concerning the CR2025 battery i A CR2025 lithium battery is used for the remote control unit. Do not use a battery other than the CR2025 lithium battery. i Install the battery with the (+) and (–) terminals correctly oriented as indicated.

  • Page 24: For Correct Use Of Your Camera

    Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly. i 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 camera, any of its accessories, or its software.
  • Page 25 k Caution concerning the battery pack i Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the battery pack. Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance.
  • Page 26 (such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk). i 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 27 k Cautions when handling the cards i The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks. i Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle, near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations.

  • Page 28: Checking The Included Accessories

    S-AV interface cable: 1 i Remote control unit: 1 A lithium battery (CR2025) is installed at the time of purchase. English i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i Docking station: 1 i USB interface cable: 1 i Lens cap and strap: 1...
  • Page 29 i Cable adaptor: 1 i Soft case: 1 i SD Memory Card: 1 An SD Memory Card may not be an included accessory, depending on the region in which the camera is sold. If this is the case, please purchase a commercially sold memory card. Contact end i AC adaptor/charger and power cord: 1...
  • Page 30 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k Neckstrap k Lens cap k Soft case English...
  • Page 31 k Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card English...

  • Page 32: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while shooting a video clip, or make just an audio recording. In addition, by using the supplied docking station, it’s easy to hook up your camera to a TV or computer.

  • Page 33: Movable Monitor For Any Shooting Angle

    Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 50) 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. Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle.
  • Page 34 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Docking station for easy connection The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can view your photos on your TV or computer right away. The remote control unit makes it even more convenient.

  • Page 35: Preparation

    PARTS NAMES Camera Front Lens Flash <To open the monitor unit> Strap holder Speaker Monitor unit Stereo microphone English...
  • Page 36 PARTS NAMES Rear Still image shooting button LCD monitor ON/OFF button SET button Bottom Tripod stand hole English Multi-indicator i Lit Green: USB interface connection (Card reader mode/ PC camera mode) Red: USB interface connection (PictBridge mode) Orange: S-AV interface cable connection i Flashing Green: Power save mode...
  • Page 37 Docking station Front Rear Cable adaptor Docking station terminal CAMERA/CHARGE button Remote control sensor CHARGE indicator CAMERA indicator DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal Docking station terminal DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal English...

  • Page 38: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. In addition, if the battery charge becomes low while you are using the camera, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as possible.

  • Page 39: Using The Docking Station

    Using the docking station When the battery pack is installed in your camera, you can recharge it by setting the camera in the docking station (page 142). To DC IN terminal The [n] mark on the plug should be facing down. CAUTION When recharging the installed battery...

  • Page 40: Installing The Battery Pack And Card

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 134). Make sure that the battery pack polarity (+ and –) and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery/card cover.

  • Page 41: Install The Card

    <To remove the battery pack...> h Slide the latch securing the battery pack to the side, and remove the battery pack. Close the battery/card cover. h Lower the cover, and slide it closed. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to install a fully charged battery pack in the camera (page 35).
  • Page 42 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Close the battery/card cover. <When removing the card...> h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. CAUTION i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red.

  • Page 43: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Set the main switch. To shoot pictures: To play back images: Set to PLAY Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. h The camera turns on, and an image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 44: Turning Off The Camera

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. h The camera turns off. HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.

  • Page 45: Operation Buttons

    OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the LCD monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
  • Page 46 OPERATION BUTTONS <Select the icon to the left or right> To select the icon to the right, toggle the SET button to the right. To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. <Actuate the selected icon> Press the SET button.

  • Page 47: Basic Operation Shooting/Recording

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbow close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the neckstrap.

  • Page 48: Using The Autofocus

    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 78).

  • Page 49: Hints For Taking Pictures

    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. 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 118).

  • Page 50: Capturing Images

    CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips Turn on the camera (page 40). Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [R]. h Recording begins. During shooting, X appears in the LCD monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting.
  • Page 51 HINT Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness i You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. i To adjust or turn off the LCD monitor contrast, please see page 91. Focus lock during video clip recording i The autofocus can be set to a fixed focus during video clip recording if you toggle the SET button up.

  • Page 52: Capturing Still Images

    CAPTURING IMAGES Capturing still images Turn on the camera (page 40). Set the main switch to REC. Press the still image shooting button [S]. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).

  • Page 53: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    Shoot a still image while recording a video clip You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 40). Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [R]. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the still image shooting button [S].

  • Page 54: Basic Shooting Functions

    BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 125). Point the camera lens at the subject. Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch to compose the desired image.

  • Page 55: Exposure Correction

    Exposure correction When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Set the main switch to REC. h To exit the Menu Screen (Shooting Setting Screen), press the MENU button. With the Shooting Setting Screen not shown, toggle the SET button to the right.

  • Page 56: Recording An Audio Memo

    RECORDING AN AUDIO MEMO Your camera can make audio recordings. Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to REC. Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon <, and press the SET button.
  • Page 57 Press the video clip recording button [R]. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the LCD monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 9 hours.

  • Page 58: Playback

    VIEWING IMAGES Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the LCD monitor. 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.

  • Page 59: Image Display Playback

    9-image display playback Turn on the camera (page 40), and set the main switch to PLAY. Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button.
  • Page 60 VIEWING IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.

  • Page 61: Viewing Video Clips

    VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS Playing back a video clip Follow these steps to play back a video clip. Normal playback i Press the SET button. Pause i While the video clip is playing, toggle the SET button up. To resume playback, press the SET button. To play back one image at a time (single-frame step) i During forward playback...
  • Page 62 VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS HINT Display the video clip playback point i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip. i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar. Adjust the volume i During video clip or audio memo playback, if you move the zoom switch up or down, the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the...

  • Page 63: Playing Back Audio Memos

    PLAYING BACK AUDIO MEMOS Listen to your audio recordings. On the 9-image playback display, move the orange frame to the audio memo you wish to play back (page 56), and press the SET button. h A musical note graphic appears on the screen.

  • Page 64: Shooting 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 63) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 65) provide you with more detailed settings.

  • Page 65: Switching The Page

    SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. Display a Shooting Setting Screen. Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE changes.
  • Page 66 DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens PAGE 1 VIDEO CLIP English...
  • Page 67 1 Video clip menu (page 67) b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high bit rate a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, standard bit rate c: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second d: Record at 320 ×...
  • Page 68 DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER ON-A English...
  • Page 69 1 Image stabilizer menu (page 76) p: Image stabilizer function on (ON-A) q: Image stabilizer function on (ON-B) ]: Image stabilizer function off 2 Focus range menu (page 78) -: All ranges focussed *: Normal focus range -: Manual focus +: Close-up photography 3 Spot focus menu (page 80) <: 5-point range finder focus...

  • Page 70: Image Quality

    IMAGE QUALITY Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose.

  • Page 71: Still Image Resolution Setting

    Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62).

  • Page 72: Scene Select

    SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto).
  • Page 73 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 47. For still image shooting, see page 49. To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. NOTE i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

  • Page 74: Filters

    FILTERS The filter feature changes the aperture and shutter speed settings, as well as the color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (normal photography).

  • Page 75: Flash Setting

    FLASH SETTING The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode).
  • Page 76 FLASH SETTING Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the flash setting. Take the picture. For still image shooting, see page 49. h To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button.

  • Page 77: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). 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.
  • Page 78 SELF-TIMER HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the image is captured, 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.

  • Page 79: Advanced Settings)

    MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the image stabilizer menu. h Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
  • Page 80 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 ON-B q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.

  • Page 81: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the focus range menu. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)

  • Page 82: How To Use The Manual Focus

    FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu, and press the SET button. Press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.

  • Page 83: Focus Area Setting

    FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 5-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by Spot focus: Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the desired focus method from the spot focus menu, and press the SET button.

  • Page 84: Light-Measuring Mode Setting

    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: Light is measured by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center.

  • Page 85: Iso Sensitivity

    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. Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 200 [video clip shooting mode: ISO200 to 400]).

  • Page 86: White Balance

    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. Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 62). Select the white balance menu.
  • Page 87 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected.

  • Page 88: Playback 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 87) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 88) provide you with more detailed settings.
  • Page 89 SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa. Display a Playback Setting Screen. Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Playback Setting Screen changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes.
  • Page 90 DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Playback Setting Screens PAGE 1 1 Playback method setting (page 89) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 56) h Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format. 3 Volume control (page 90) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data, as well as the operation sounds.
  • Page 91 PAGE 2 1 Rotate image (page 96) h Rotate still images. 2 Video clip edit (page 97) h Edit video clips. 3 Print settings (page 105) h Set the DPOF settings. ROTATE Rotate image 4 Option icon (page 113) h Display the Option Screen. 5 PAGE display (page 86) 6 Help display (page 120) 7 Remaining battery power...

  • Page 92: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears.

  • Page 93: Volume

    VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data, as well as the operation sounds. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the volume, and press the SET button.

  • Page 94: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display during playback. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright surroundings, such as outdoors on a sunny day, you can turn the backlight OFF to preserve battery power.

  • Page 95: Image Protect

    IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h “LOCK?”...
  • Page 96 IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted. 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...

  • Page 97: Erasing Data

    ERASING DATA You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the data one at a time, or all at once. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button.
  • Page 98 ERASING DATA Toggle the SET button up or down to select “YES”, and press the SET button. <ONE ERASE> h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. h To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button. <ERASE ALL>...

  • Page 99: Advanced Settings)

    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears. K: Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees.

  • Page 100: Editing Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can choose anywhere in the video clip as the cutting point. You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”).

  • Page 101: Procedure To Join Two Video Clips

    Procedure to join two video clips Display the video clip that will come first. Select the video clip that you wish to append (join). Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.) i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip.

  • Page 102: Deleting Part Of A Video Clip

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Deleting part of a video clip Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. h In step 5 you will specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
  • Page 103 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip. DELETE 2ND PART: Delete the latter part of the video clip.
  • Page 104 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clip is saved. The original video clip is not saved. Press the SET button. h If “YES” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip.

  • Page 105: Joining Two Video Clips

    Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip start Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 86). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button.
  • Page 106 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Press the SET button. h The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. Press the SET button. Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed.

  • Page 107: Extracting A Still Image From A Video Clip

    Extracting a still image from a video clip While video clip playback is paused, you can save a still image of the paused scene. Display the frame (paused) you wish to save as a single still image. Select the edit video icon k from the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen, and press the SET button.

  • Page 108: Print Settings

    PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
  • Page 109 HINT 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 (page 104)) as a still image. HINT About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format.

  • Page 110: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the Print Setting Screen (page 105). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
  • Page 111 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specifying dated prints> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option.

  • Page 112: Index Print

    PRINT SETTINGS Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTING” and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 113: Changing The Print Settings

    Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Print Setting Screen.

  • Page 114: Clearing All The Print Settings

    PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the Print Setting Screen (page 105). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Print Setting Screen.

  • Page 115: Displaying Image Data (Information Screen)

    DISPLAYING IMAGE DATA (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. Press the MENU button for at about 2 seconds. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.

  • Page 116: Camera Settings

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings. Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. h The Shooting or Playback Setting Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the PAGE indication. Toggle the SET button to the right.
  • Page 117 Overview of the Option Screen 1 Date and time setting (page 115) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Operation sounds setting (page 118) h Adjust the operation sounds produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed and turn the audio guide on or off. 3 Help display setting (page 120) h Turn the help display on or off.

  • Page 118: Date And Time

    DATE AND TIME 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 23, 2005 Display the Option Screen (page 113).
  • Page 119 Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2005/12/23”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day. h Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day.
  • Page 120 DATE AND TIME h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: year/month/day → month/day/year → day/month/year → DISP OFF (no display) Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. h If “DISP OFF” is selected, the date the image was captured is not shown during playback.

  • Page 121: Operation Sounds

    OPERATION SOUNDS This setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed. Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the operation beep icon ?, and press the SET button.
  • Page 122 OPERATION SOUNDS Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears.

  • Page 123: Help Display

    HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help messages shown on the LCD monitor. Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the help display icon r and press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. The HELP messages are enabled. OFF: The HELP messages are disabled.

  • Page 124: Post-View Setting

    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the LCD monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. Display the Option Screen (page 113) . Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears.

  • Page 125: Wind Noise Reduction

    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. Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button.

  • Page 126: Noise-Reduction

    NOISE-REDUCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the noise-reduction menu. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled. OFF: The noise-reduction function is disabled. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 127: Flicker-Reduction

    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. Display the Option Screen (page 113).

  • Page 128: Digital Zoom Setting

    DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used.

  • Page 129: Screen Language

    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of eight languages. Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: ENGLISH: ESPAÑOL:...

  • Page 130: Tv Output Setting

    TV OUTPUT SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s DIGITAL/ AV terminal. Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the TV output settings icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV Output Setting Screen appears.
  • Page 131 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter. <If “TV SYSTEM” is selected> NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. <If “VIDEO OUTPUT” is selected> VIDEO: Outputs standard video signals. S-VIDEO: Outputs S-VIDEO signals. Press the SET button.

  • Page 132: Power Save Function

    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.
  • Page 133 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. Press the SET button. h The standby time is set, and you are returned to the Power Save Setting Screen.

  • Page 134: File No. Reset Function

    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.
  • Page 135 i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
  • Page 136 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the file number reset icon Press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Screen appears. The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”.

  • Page 137: Formatting A Card

    FORMATTING A CARD The supplied card must be formatted with this camera. In addition, 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”...
  • Page 138 FORMATTING A CARD Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h A confirmation screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.

  • Page 139: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Screen (page 113). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen.

  • Page 140: Checking The Remaining Card Memory

    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”...

  • Page 141: For Audio Data

    For audio data Set the camera to the audio Remaining time recording mode (page 53). h The remaining audio recording 00:10:15 time is shown. English...

  • Page 142: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge

    CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 182.
  • Page 143 HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Playback Screen. i Use only the supplied or separately sold battery pack in this camera. i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved...

  • Page 144: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECT THE DOCKING STATION Set your camera in the supplied docking station to recharge the battery pack as well as for easy connection to a computer, printer or TV. A remote control unit is provided for even easier operation of your docked camera (playback only).

  • Page 145: Set The Camera In The Docking Station

    SET THE CAMERA IN THE DOCKING STATION Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set it in the docking station. h Note the camera’s orientation and the position of the docking station terminals, and insert the camera firmly. h Recharging begins as soon as the camera is set in the docking station.

  • Page 146: Connecting To Other Equipment

    USB hub. Be especially careful when installing the driver software. In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the driver software. i Please refer to the included SANYO Software Pack instruction manual for information regarding operating your camera from a computer. To AC adaptor/...
  • Page 147 <When connecting to a standard video input terminal> Set the “VIDEO OUTPUT” setting to “VIDEO” (page 127). The [n] mark on the plug is facing down. To AC adaptor/ charger * When connected, no image appears on the TV monitor. <When connecting to an S-VIDEO video input terminal>...

  • Page 148: Preparing And Using The Remote Control Unit

    PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Use the supplied remote control unit to play back data from the docked camera. Remote control unit button operation 1 CH. (channel) h Switch the remote control code (page 148). 2 SET h Same operation as the camera’s SET button. 3 MENU h Same operation as the camera’s MENU button.
  • Page 149 Prepare the remote control unit The remote control unit comes with the battery already installed at the time of purchase. Pull out and remove the protective battery insulating sheet. h The remote control unit becomes operative when the insulating sheet is removed.

  • Page 150: How To Use The Remote Control Unit

    PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Reinsert the battery holder in 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 docking station, at a distance of up to 7 meters.
  • Page 151 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.

  • Page 152: Playback With The Docking Station

    PLAYBACK WITH THE DOCKING STATION Connect the docking station to a TV, and set the camera in the docking station (page 144). Press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera lamp. To AC adaptor/ charger Set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. h If the camera is set to the playback mode (page 55), the Playback Screen appears on the TV monitor.

  • Page 153: Direct Printing

    DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Install the card in the camera, and open the monitor unit to turn on the camera.
  • Page 154 DIRECT PRINTING Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears. CAUTION Do not turn off the power to the printer while it is connected. i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly.
  • Page 155 To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears.
  • Page 156 DIRECT PRINTING Specify the number of prints. 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT” is selected. Press the SET button. h Printing begins.
  • Page 157 To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 158 DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 159 To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 105), and complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button.

  • Page 160: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images

    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. Complete the printing setup (page 150). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button.
  • Page 161 Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 162: Cable Adaptor

    CONNECTIONS Using the supplied adaptor, you can connect the camera to a computer, printer, TV or AC adaptor/charger, etc., without using the docking station. Attach the adaptor to the docking station terminal on the bottom of the camera. Various devices can be connected to the adaptor terminals. DC IN terminal: Connect the supplied AC adaptor/charger.

  • Page 163: Appendices

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Power...
  • Page 164 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? English Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are...

  • Page 165: Manual Focus

    Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Shooting The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green...
  • Page 166 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus? Viewing Why is a part of images the image missing? Why is there no image (z is shown)? Why do vertical stripes appear? English Answer The subject was...
  • Page 167 Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Viewing Can I play back images image and sound data that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no sound? Connecting to a TV...
  • Page 168 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question The “CAN NOT EDIT VIDEO” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the Misc. “CARD FULL” message appear? Why does the “CARD IS PROTECTED” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated?
  • Page 169 Question Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “SYSTEM ERROR” Misc. message appear? Answer — 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/charger and power cord abroad,...

  • Page 170: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. English Cause Action The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a new battery...
  • Page 171 Problem The camera is set in the docking station, but it does not recharge. Power An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video Shooting clip recording button is pressed. Cause Action A battery pack If a battery is set in the AC pack is set in adaptor/...
  • Page 172 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self-...
  • Page 173 Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops Shooting momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. No playback image monitor appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause Action The optical Not a zoom has malfunction. moved to the Release the maximum...
  • Page 174 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images English Cause Action The video clip Set the flicker- was filmed reduction under setting to on. fluorescent lighting. The forced Select a flash mode is different flash...
  • Page 175 Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “NO IMAGE” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. No image or sound. Connecting to a TV There is no sound.
  • Page 176 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. The battery pack is installed in the AC adaptor/ charger, but it is not being recharged. The camera is set in the docking station but the installed Charging battery is not being recharged.
  • Page 177 Problem The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. Charging The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. Cause Action A battery pack If you wish to is also begin installed in the...
  • Page 178 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The “NO CARD” message appears. “PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide does not sound. Misc. When a 1GB card is used, the recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No.
  • Page 179 DOCKING STATION Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control unit Cause Action The remote Aim the remote control unit is control unit at aimed at the the remote TV (not at the control sensor docking on the docking station).
  • Page 180 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control The remote unit control unit does not seem to work. English Cause Action The remote Operate the control unit is remote control too far from the unit from a remote control position up to 7 sensor on the...

  • Page 181: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters

    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Night view Fireworks Lamp Filter Setting Monochrome 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 anything other than =.

  • Page 182: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) English Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback) 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 rules for Camera File system) is standard for digital...
  • Page 183 b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps Video clip shooting a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps mode (recording c: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps resolution, frame d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps rate, bit rate) e: 176 ×...
  • Page 184 SPECIFICATIONS Sensitivity Image stabilizer LCD monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Time/date Ambient environment Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight English Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) (Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 800 variation: when scene select function is set to lamp Q)

  • Page 185: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors DIGITAL/AV (communication/ sound and image output) terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature.
  • Page 186 SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode Still image mode Video clip mode Sound recording — mode i The maximum continuous shooting time at the c setting is 2 hours 30 minutes. The maximum continuous shooting time at the d and e settings is 3 hours.

  • Page 187: Remote Control Unit

    Docking station Part number Power supply Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight Remote control unit Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight PDS-C5 DC 4.7 V DC 4.2 V/4.7 V Supplied or separately sold Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20) 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 10 to 85% (no condensation)
  • Page 188 SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor/charger Part number Power supply Rated output Compatible battery Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight Power cord rated value i When using the supplied AC adaptor/charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.
  • Page 189 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.

  • Page 190: Hints For Taking Pictures

    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.

  • Page 191: Photographing A Moving Subject

    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.
  • Page 192 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.
  • Page 193 Night photography (night view mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry.
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