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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG6GX Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Movie Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG6EX, VPC-CG6 and
VPC-CG6GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-CG6EX
VPC-CG6
VPC-CG6GX
SAFETY MANUAL
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CG6EX, VPC-CG6 and VPC-CG6GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “...
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-CG6 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: Symbols Used In This Manual

    EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
  • Page 4 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card Insert the battery pack. 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover Insert the card. 1 Insert the card Card slot English 3 Insert the battery pack Battery pack slot 2Press the latch 2 Close the battery/card compartment cover...
  • Page 5 Shooting kVideo clip recording Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on. Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h To stop recording, press the [ ] button again. kStill image photography Open the monitor unit, and...
  • Page 6 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Playback kVideo clip playback Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the video clip you wish to play back.
  • Page 7 Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

  • Page 8: Connect Your Camera To A Computer

    CANCEL Copy a video clip to your computer Run Photo Explorer, set the location of the camera’s data as the copy source, and copy the video clip(s) to your computer (page 15 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). English...

  • Page 9: Burn Video Clips Onto A Dvd

    Burn video clips onto a DVD Click on your desktop’s [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 Launcher] icon to run MovieFactory. h The MovieFactory launcher appears. h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later]. viii English...
  • Page 10 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on [New Project]. h The [Create Video Disc] window opens. English...
  • Page 11 Set the [DVD] option to ON, and click on the [OK] button. h The [Select source and import] window opens. Click on the [Add video files] icon. h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens. h Open the folder that contains the video files (My Documents\SANYO_PEX\datefolder).
  • Page 12 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on the [Open] button. <When one video clip is selected> h The [Open Video File] dialog box closes. <When multiple video clips are selected> h The [Rearrange clip order] dialog box opens. h You can drag the clip file names to change the video clip playback order.
  • Page 13 Click on the [Next] button. h The window to export the video files to the DVD appears. Set the [Recording format] to [DVD-Video]. Set a blank DVD in your computer’s disc burner, and click on the [Burn] icon. h A confirmation dialog box appears. Click on the [OK] button.
  • Page 14 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on the [OK] button. h You are returned to the MovieFactory launcher. Click on the exit MovieFactory button [×]. h The DVD is completed. h MovieFactory is exited. How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS ... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 5 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 9 How to use the accessories ... 11 Media cards that can be used with this camera ... 14 SPECIAL FEATURES ... 15 Movable monitor for any shooting angle ... 15 Capture still shots while recording a video clip ...
  • Page 16 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ...45 Shooting still images ...45 Viewing still images ...47 9-image display playback ...48 Art mode playback ...49 Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...51 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ...52 AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ...53 Audio recording ...53 Audio data playback ...55 USING THE ZOOM ...57...
  • Page 17 CONTENTS CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT ... 100 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ... 102 Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ... 102 Procedure to join video clips ... 103 Procedure to extract a still image ... 104 Video clip cutting (extracting) ...
  • Page 18 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ...148 CONNECTING HEADPHONES ...149 DIRECT PRINTING ...150 Print preparations ...150 To select one image and print it (one image) ...152 To print all the images (all images) ...154 Thumbnail prints (index) ...155 To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) ...156 To change the printer settings and print images...

  • Page 19: Quick Search By Operation

    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Basic operation Getting started shooting/recording...
  • Page 20 Basic operation Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 67 Shoot in bright conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 58 • “SETTING THE FLASH MODE” on page 70 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 67 Photographing people •...
  • Page 21 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “Playing back a video clip” on page 42 • “Viewing still images” on page 47 • “Audio data playback” on page 55 Continuous playback • “PLAYBACK MODE” on page 87 •...
  • Page 22 Basic operation Search for image/audio data • “9-image display playback” on page 48 • “Art mode playback” on page 49 Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa • “COPY DATA” on page 96 Delete data •...

  • Page 23: Checking The Included Accessories

    (pages 11 and 13): 1 set i Li-ion battery pack (pages 21 and 23): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 150, pages 8 and 20 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 English i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the...
  • Page 24 i Lens cap and strap: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i QUICK GUIDE English...

  • Page 25: How To Use The Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Neckstrap English...
  • Page 26 k Lens cap English...
  • Page 27 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k Soft case English...

  • Page 28: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera

    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 29: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle.

  • Page 30: Capture Still Shots While Recording A Video Clip

    Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 52) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. 31 31 Easy to shoot vertically oriented photos (page 66)

  • Page 31: Lots Of Accessories For Optimal Use Of Your Captured Images

    Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.

  • Page 32: System Map

    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Dedicated USB interface cable Dedicated AV interface cable Computer Printer Commercially available SD Memory Card Internet i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop English...

  • Page 33: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Front Lens AV terminal cover English Flash Monitor unit To open Speaker Stereo microphone...
  • Page 34 Rear ] button Multi-indicator ] button Monitor ON/OFF button Battery/card compartment cover Bottom Zoom switch REC/PLAY button SET button MENU button USB terminal Tripod stand hole English...

  • Page 35: Charging The Battery Pack

    HINT Recharging when connected to the USB terminal (page 9 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL) i The battery can be recharged while the camera is connected to a computer. i Note, however, that the time it takes to recharge will differ depending on the camera’s operating condition.

  • Page 36: Recharging The Battery Pack

    Recharging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE”...

  • Page 37: Installing The Battery Pack And Card

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery/card compartment cover. h While gently pressing the cover, slide it open. 1 Press and slide Battery/card compartment cover Insert the battery pack.
  • Page 38 <To remove the battery pack...> h Press the latch securing the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Lower the cover, and slide it closed. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to fully charge the battery pack (page 21).

  • Page 39: Install The Card

    INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Install the card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 142). Open the battery/card compartment cover. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place.

  • Page 40: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode. h If you press the ON/OFF button once, the camera will switch to the power save mode.

  • Page 41: Turning Off The Camera

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. h To turn off the camera while it is in the shooting mode or power save mode, close the monitor unit or press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

  • Page 42: Operation Buttons

    OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
  • Page 43 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 44: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m.
  • Page 45 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2006/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month →...
  • Page 46 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order.

  • Page 47: Screen Display

    SCREEN DISPLAY Specify how to switch the Shooting Screen display mode (page 39), and specify the screen display during playback. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the info display icon j, and press the SET button. h The Screen Display Screen appears.
  • Page 48 When [=] is selected: [OFF]: Show only the images. [DATE & TIME]: Show the date and time (capture date). [COUNTER]: Show the counter. [SHOW ALL]: Show the date/time and the counter. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 49: Basic Operation

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold <Holding the camera> Example 1: Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the camera, and...

  • Page 50: Using The Autofocus

    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 76). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
  • Page 51 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.

  • Page 52: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode

    Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on (page 26). Press the REC/PLAY button. h Each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode. ON/OFF button REC/PLAY button 240 240 240...

  • Page 53: Switching The Display Mode

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.

  • Page 54: Hints For Taking Pictures

    Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the [ button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 124). Where is the image and audio data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera.

  • Page 55: Video Clip Recording And Playback

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips Turn on the camera (page 26). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a...

  • Page 56: Playing Back A Video Clip

    Playing back a video clip Press the REC/PLAY button. h The video clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. 2006.12.24 2006.12.24 2006.12.24 <To delete a video clip> h Display the video clip you wish to delete, and toggle the SET button up.
  • Page 57 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause During forward To play back playback one image at a time (single- During reverse frame step) playback During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback...
  • Page 58 HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. The focus can be locked. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 132), you can set the autofocus to a fixed focus.

  • Page 59: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images Turn on the camera (page 26). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way.
  • Page 60 HINT What is the camera focusing on? i If the focus range (page 76) is set to a setting other than manual -, a target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area.

  • Page 61: Viewing Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Viewing still images Press the REC/PLAY button. h The image just captured is shown on the 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 62: 9-Image Display Playback

    9-image display playback Press the REC/PLAY button to display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button to switch to normal (full-...

  • Page 63: Art Mode Playback

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Art mode playback Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on the 9-image display. [W] (P) <Normal playback> <9-image playback [T] (])/SET button * When the number of images is less than 22, the blank frames are filled in with color.
  • Page 64 If switching to the art mode Orange frame playback from normal playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side two times. Push it one time if switching from the 9-image playback display. h The screen changes to art mode playback.

  • Page 65: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL 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. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side.

  • Page 66: 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 26). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the [ ] button.

  • Page 67: Audio Recording And Playback

    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording Turn on the camera (page 26). 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 68 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ recording. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours. End the recording.

  • Page 69: Audio Data Playback

    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Audio data playback Press the REC/PLAY button. h The playback screen for the audio track that was just recorded appears. Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast reverse, toggle the SET button up.
  • Page 70 <To return to the Audio Recording Screen> h Press the REC/PLAY button. CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode. English...

  • Page 71: Using The Zoom

    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 131). Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] or [W] side to compose the desired image.

  • Page 72: Exposure Correction

    EXPOSURE CORRECTION By assigning the exposure correction operation shortcut to the SET button (page 132), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 132). Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned.

  • Page 73: Shooting

    DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU The RECORDING MENU is used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The RECORDING MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the RECORDING MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 120]). Turn on the camera (page 26).

  • Page 74: Switching The Page

    Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2, depending on how you wish to use your camera. Display the RECORDING MENU (page 59). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The RECORDING MENU PAGE changes. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the display changes as follows: PAGE 2 →...

  • Page 75: Overview Of The Recording Menu

    DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the RECORDING MENU PAGE 1 RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640×480 30fps SHQ English...
  • Page 76 1 Video clip menu (page 65) 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 l: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second d: Record at 320 ×...
  • Page 77 DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU PAGE 2 RECORDING MENU IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW English...
  • Page 78 1 Image stabilizer menu (page 74) p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off 2 Focus range menu (page 76) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up)

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60).

  • Page 81: Scene Select

    SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto).
  • Page 82 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 41. For still image shooting, see page 45. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view portrait / setting, stabilize the camera.

  • Page 83: Filters

    FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter). W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).

  • Page 84: Setting The Flash Mode

    SETTING THE FLASH MODE The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode and flash off mode).
  • Page 85 SETTING THE FLASH MODE Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h The selected flash mode is set. Take the picture. h Still image shooting CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting. i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn.

  • Page 86: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ ] button is pressed. x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ ] button is pressed.
  • Page 87 SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 132), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.

  • Page 88: Motion Compensation (Image Stabilizer)

    MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
  • Page 89 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) <Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is enabled> i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.

  • Page 90: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE If you set the focus range to match the distance from the camera to the subject, it’s easy to bring the subject into focus. Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the focus menu. -: 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) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.)

  • Page 91: How To Use The Manual Focus

    FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu (page 76), and press the SET button 2 times. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the right or left to select the desired focus distance, and press the SET button.

  • Page 92: Focus Area Setting

    FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor.

  • Page 93: Light-Measuring Mode Setting

    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the entire image, but with emphasis on the center area.

  • Page 94: 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 PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO 50 to 400 [video clip recording mode: ISO 450 to 3600]).

  • Page 95: 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 PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 60). Select the white balance menu.
  • Page 96 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected.

  • Page 97: Playback

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The PLAYBACK MENU is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The PLAYBACK MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the PLAYBACK MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 120]).

  • Page 98: Switching The Page

    Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. Display the PLAYBACK MENU (page 83). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The PLAYBACK MENU changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the display changes as follows: PAGE 2 →...

  • Page 99: Overview Of The Playback Menu

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU PAGE 1 1 Playback mode (page 87) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Slideshow (page 89) h Select the slideshow settings and initiate playback. 3 Playback volume control (page 91) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.
  • Page 100 PAGE 2 1 Rotate image (page 98) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 99) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Edit photo (page 100) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural or enhance blurry images due to camera shake.

  • Page 101: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE You can choose to have data played back successively (continuous playback) or have only selected data played back (clip playback). Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the playback mode icon =, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears.
  • Page 102 HINT How to initiate continuous playback i Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the SET button. Continuous playback starts. How is continuous playback different from slideshow playback (page 89)? i With continuous playback, the available operations include pause (for continuous playback) and pause, fast forward and fast reverse (for video clip playback).

  • Page 103: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back still images and video clips continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time and transition effects. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the slideshow icon V, and press the SET button.
  • Page 104 Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. k About BGM audio files In addition to the three BGM melodies stored in your camera, you can import audio files to the camera’s internal memory to use.

  • Page 105: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the playback volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the volume, and press the SET button.

  • Page 106: 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 PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h The Protect Screen appears.
  • Page 107 IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted (page 142). 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 108: Deleting Data

    DELETING DATA You can delete data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can delete the data one at a time, or all at once. To delete data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera.
  • Page 109 DELETING DATA Toggle the SET button up to select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To delete other data, select the data, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears.

  • Page 110: Copy Data

    COPY DATA Images and audio files recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. Insert the card in the camera (page 25). Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the copy icon S, and press the SET button.
  • Page 111 COPY DATA Press the SET button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination.

  • Page 112: Rotate Image

    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Screen appears.

  • Page 113: Changing Image Size (Resize)

    CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution higher than t can be changed to 1600 × 1200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84).

  • Page 114: Correcting Camera Shake And Red-Eye Effect

    CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, and enhance still images that are blurry due to camera shake. Display the image to be modified, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84).
  • Page 115 CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT Press the [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved.

  • Page 116: Editing Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”), or save a single frame from a video clip as a still image.

  • Page 117: Procedure To Join Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.)

  • Page 118: Procedure To Extract A Still Image

    Procedure to extract a still image Pause at the frame where you want to extract the still image. Extract the frame as a still image. CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera. If you turn off the camera while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.

  • Page 119: Video Clip Cutting (Extracting)

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Select “CUT”...
  • Page 120 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract.
  • Page 121 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Press the [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clip and replace it with the edited video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The edited video clip will be saved as a new file.

  • Page 122: Joining Two Video Clips

    Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were recorded in different modes cannot be joined. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Select “JOIN”...
  • Page 123 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press the SET button. h The specified video clip is labeled with a number. h Up to 9 video clips can be selected. h To cancel a selection and remove the number label from a video clip, select the video clip and press the SET button.
  • Page 124 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the PLAYBACK MENU. HINT i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE FILE” in steps 7 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased.

  • Page 125: Extracting A Still Image From A Video Clip

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Extracting a still image from a video clip You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save.

  • Page 126: Printing Instructions

    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
  • Page 127 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 111).

  • Page 128: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 112). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”.
  • Page 129 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> h Toggle the SET button up or down. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints.

  • Page 130: Index Print

    Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 112). Select “INDEX”. Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears.

  • Page 131: Clearing All The Printing Instructions

    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 112). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen.

  • Page 132: Smooth Playback

    SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were recorded with the camera moving fast. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 84). Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears.

  • Page 133: Displaying Image Properties (Information Screen)

    DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (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 least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.

  • Page 134: Option Settings

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU is used to adjust various camera settings. Turn on the camera (page 26), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. Toggle the SET button to the left two times to display the OPTION MENU.

  • Page 135: Overview Of The Option Menu

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the OPTION MENU English CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM SHORTCUTS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS...
  • Page 136 1 Date and time setting (page 30) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Screen display (page 33) h Specify whether the time/date the image was captured is displayed. h Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. 3 Startup display (page 123) h Select the screen display that appears when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 137: Select The Startup Display

    SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the startup display icon +, and press the SET button. h The Startup Display Setting Screen appears.

  • Page 138: Operation Sounds

    OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons ([ button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the operation beep icon ?, and press the SET button.
  • Page 139 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. <If “TURN ON/OFF”...

  • Page 140: Post-View Setting

    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the [ Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.

  • Page 141: 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 MENU (page 120). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button.

  • Page 142: Noise-Reduction Function

    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the noise-reduction icon ^, and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. The noise-reduction function is enabled.

  • Page 143: Adjust The Image Quality

    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET button. h The Image Settings Screen appears. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal.

  • Page 144: 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 MENU (page 120).

  • Page 145: 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 MENU (page 120). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. Digital zoom can be used.

  • Page 146: Assign Set Button Functions

    ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the shortcuts icon m, and press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears.
  • Page 147 ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen.

  • Page 148: Monitor Brightness

    MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears.

  • Page 149: Screen Language

    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: ENGLISH: ESPAÑOL:...

  • Page 150: Tv System Setting

    TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s AV terminal. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.

  • Page 151: 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 152 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 153: 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 154 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 155 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). 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. Select “OFF”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 156: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory

    INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
  • Page 157 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY Select “YES”. Press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. h The three BGM audio files that were stored in your camera’s internal memory at the time of purchase can be recovered by formatting the internal memory.

  • Page 158: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the OPTION MENU (page 120). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the OPTION MENU.

  • Page 159: Checking The Remaining Internal And Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL AND CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much audio and video recording time is available in the internal memory and on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for specific cards, please see “Possible No.

  • Page 160: 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 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 179.
  • Page 161 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 119). 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 type of card, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved...

  • Page 162: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the AV terminal on the camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Yellow plug: To the VIDEO input terminal White plug: To the AUDIO input (L) terminal Switch input Red plug: to VIDEO...

  • Page 163: Connecting Headphones

    CONNECTING HEADPHONES Commercially sold headphones can be connected to the camera’s AV terminal. 1 Pull towards Headphones CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 164: Direct Printing

    DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
  • Page 165 DIRECT PRINTING Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the PictBridge mode, and the PictBridge MENU appears. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 166: To Select One Image And Print It (One Image)

    To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the print preparations (page 150). Select the print 1 image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears.
  • Page 167 DIRECT PRINTING Specify the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up to select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT”...

  • Page 168: To Print All The Images (All Images)

    To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (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 169: Thumbnail Prints (Index)

    DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (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 170: To Print Images According To The Printing Instructions (Print Requested Images)

    To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. Complete the print preparations (page 112), and complete the print preparations (page 150). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears.

  • Page 171: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images (Change Printer Settings)

    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 print preparations (page 150). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button.
  • Page 172 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 173: 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? Why doesn’t...
  • Page 174 Question Why does the multi-indicator flash red? Why doesn’t the flash operate? Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Shooting Which resolution setting should I use? Answer Recorded data is Not a malfunction. being saved on Wait until the multi- the card.

  • Page 175: Manual Focus

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. English Answer Action — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical...
  • Page 176 Question 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 dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus?
  • Page 177 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why do vertical stripes appear? Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Viewing images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound data that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback?
  • Page 178 Question Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Card full” or “Internal memory full” message appear? Misc.
  • Page 179 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “System error” message appear? Misc. English 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 battery charger and power...

  • Page 180: 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. An image is not captured when the Shooting ] button or ] button is pressed.
  • Page 181 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the ] button or ] 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- timer.
  • Page 182 Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. Shooting When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. No playback image Monitor appears. Cause Action The optical Not a...
  • Page 183 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images English Cause Action The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far image in the away.
  • Page 184 Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is too bright. Red-eye correction was not successful. Viewing The image is images not in focus. Cause Action The video clip Set the flicker- was filmed reduction under setting to on. fluorescent lighting.
  • Page 185 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. English Cause Action This is due to Capture the ambient image using lighting.
  • Page 186 Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. No image or sound. Connecting to a TV There is no sound. The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. Cause Action The TV system...
  • Page 187 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The “Image is protected” message appears and the data cannot be deleted. The audio guide does not sound. The recording Misc. capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time”.

  • Page 188: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters

    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Night view portrait Snow & beach Fireworks Lamp* * When recording a video clip in dark surroundings, the shutter speed automatically decreases to the following values in order to produce a sufficiently bright image.
  • Page 189 TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Cosmetic 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 190: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital movie (recording and playback) Recorded image Still images: file format Video clips: Audio: Data storage Internal memory: Approx. 19 MB media SD Memory Card (corresponds to a 4 GB SDHC Memory Card) Camera effective Approx. 6 million pixels number of pixels Image sensor 1/2.5-inch (1 cm) CCD...
  • Page 191 SPECIFICATIONS b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps Video clip a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps recording mode l: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps (recording d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps resolution, frame e: 176 ×...
  • Page 192 Sensitivity Still image shooting mode: Video clip recording mode: Approx. 7 lux (when scene select is set to full auto mode = Minimum subject illumination and shutter speed is 1/30 sec) Approx. 2 lux (when scene select is set to lamp mode Q and shutter speed is 1/15 sec) Image stabilizer Electronic (video clip recording mode or still image playback...

  • Page 193: Camera Connectors

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors AV terminal ø3.5 mm mini-jack (also serves as stereo headphone jack, impedance 16Ω to 32 Ω) Audio output Video output USB 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 194: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

    Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the internal memory and for a commercially available SD Memory Card (512 MB, 4 GB). Shooting/ Resolution recording setting...

  • Page 195: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Slow Flashing Normal Fast Orange English Camera status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode activated Charging (during USB connection) Recharging inhibited...

  • Page 196: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-CG6, Power cord VPC-CG6GX rated value VPC-CG6EX i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.

  • Page 197: Others

    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 198: 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 199 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject.
  • Page 200 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 201: Photographing Scenery (Landscape Mode)

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