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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA102 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Dual Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA100EX,
VPC-CA100GX, VPC-CA100PX, VPC-CA100TA and VPC-CA102.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL".
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-CA100EX
VPC-CA100GX
VPC-CA100PX
VPC-CA100TA
VPC-CA102

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA100EX, VPC-CA100GX, VPC-CA100PX, VPC-CA100TA and VPC-CA102. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”.
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-CA102 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO North America Corporation 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 The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.

  • Page 4: How To Read This Manual

    “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”. ↓ To use additional features Visit the Sanyo website to learn how to adjust the camera settings for various shooting scenes. There you’ll also find information about the software for playing back data recorded with your camera and for burning (recording) DVDs (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL).

  • Page 5: Preparing The Camera

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera Insert the battery pack. Battery cover lock 1 Push the battery cover lock to the right to release it. 5 Push the battery cover lock to the left to lock it. The colored label is visible when the battery cover lock is not completely closed.
  • Page 6 Shooting Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 33.
  • Page 7 Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
  • Page 8 Press the SET button. <To return to the recording mode> h Press the REC/PLAY button. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off. To continue to the next operation... Please confirm that your computer is connected to the Internet.
  • Page 9 Install application program Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO]. h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program.

  • Page 10: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer

    Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camera’s USB AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector.
  • Page 11 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. Double-click the [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon on the desktop. Terminal cover 2 Open USB CONNECTION...
  • Page 12 TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the initial screen appears. Click the [Management] icon. h The ArcSoft MediaImpression for SANYO screen appears. English [Management] icon [Import] icon...
  • Page 13 Click the [×] close button in the upper right corner of the ArcSoft MediaImpression for SANYO window. h You are returned to the top page of TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO. [Done] button English...

  • Page 14: Burn Video Clips Onto A Dvd

    Help file for TotalMedia Extreme. Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive. Double-click the desktop [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon. h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the startup page appears. [Create video] icon xiii...
  • Page 15 Click the [Create video] icon. h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears. [New DVD project] English...
  • Page 16 Click [New DVD project]. h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears. [Insert video] English...
  • Page 17 Click [Insert video]. h The screen to select the video clip file to burn to DVD appears. h Click on the file you wish to burn to DVD. h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting files.
  • Page 18 Click the [Design] tab. h The screen to design the title menu that is shown when the DVD is played appears. h Select one of the designs. xvii English [Produce] tab...
  • Page 19 Click the [Produce] tab. h The screen to burn files to the DVD appears. Click the [Burn] button. h A window appears asking if you wish to save the project. h Saving the project will save your settings from steps 5 through 7. h It is recommended that you save the project if you intend to again edit the same video clips that you burned to DVD.
  • Page 20 Click the [n] close button in the upper right corner. h You are returned to the top page. Click the [n] close button in the upper right corner. h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is exited. HINT About software upgrades i For information concerning TotalMedia Extreme upgrades, please go to the following website: http://www.arcsoft.com/en-us/index.asp...
  • Page 21 CAUTION Does the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec appear? When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window requesting you to confirm activation of the MPEG-2 Codec appears during the procedure. The MPEG-2 Codec must be activated in order to burn files to a DVD. Complete the following procedure to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.
  • Page 22 Europe Tel: +353 (0) 61-702087 Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support Email Support: eurosupport@arcsoft.com Hours: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT (excluding holidays observed by ArcSofts Affilitate) F from 8:30am - 5:00pm GMT (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft’s Affilitate) (Adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable) Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch China Tel: +86 (0) 571-88210575...

  • Page 23: Waterproof Feature

    Important! This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions.
  • Page 24 k Storing and maintaining your camera i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.
  • Page 25 BEFORE RECORDING IN WATER Make sure that the battery cover (page 25) and the terminal cover (page 21) are closed. If a cover is open, water will get inside the camera and damage it. When closing the battery cover and terminal cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc.

  • Page 26: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ...iii QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 11 How to use the accessories ... 13 About the power plug ... 13 ABOUT THE CARD ... 14 Media cards that can be used with this camera ... 14 What “card”...
  • Page 27 SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...53 For best results ...53 Using the autofocus ...54 Select the recording size ...56 Select the focus setting ...57 Hints for taking pictures ...58 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...59 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...60 Using the flash ...63 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ...65 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) ...67 AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER ...69...
  • Page 28 NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ... 82 Video setting ... 82 Still image setting ... 85 Scene select setting ... 86 Filter setting ... 86 Self-timer setting ... 87 RECORDING MENU 2 ... 88 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting ... 88 Focus range setting ...
  • Page 29 OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...118 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU ...119 Shortcut setting ...125 TV output setting ...128 File No. continued setting ...132 Formatting (initializing) ...134 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...135 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ...135 For audio recordings ...136 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ...137...
  • Page 30 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ... 145 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 153 Camera ... 153 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ... 161 SPECIFICATIONS ... 163 Camera ... 163 Camera connectors ... 167 Battery life ... 167 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time ...

  • Page 31: 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 32 Basic operation Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure compensation” on page 97 • “Using the flash” on pages 42, 46 and 63 • “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 46 and 86 Photographing people • “Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on pages 46 and 86 •...
  • Page 33 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 70 • “Audio playback” on page 84 Continuous playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on pages 44, 74 and 99 Adjust the monitor brightness • “Adjusting the monitor brightness” on page 61 •...
  • Page 34 Basic operation Search for image/audio files • “21-image display playback” on page 79 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 52 and 80 Delete files • “DELETING FILES” on pages 44, 51 and 76 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips •...
  • Page 35 Basic operation Use the camera as a card reader • “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 10 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 12 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer •...

  • Page 36: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i AC adaptor: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page ix): 1 English i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Plugs: The number of included plugs is different depending on the region where the camera is sold.
  • Page 37 i Handstrap (page 13): 1 * To prevent from dropping the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Obtaining the PDF instruction manual and cautions i GUIDE FOR BASIC OPERATION i QUICK GUIDE...

  • Page 38: How To Use The Accessories

    How to use the accessories k Handstrap About the power plug A power plug suitable for the destination country is provided for the AC adaptor. VPC-CA100EX VPC-CA100TA VPC-CA100GX VPC-CA100PX VPC-CA102 k How to attach English...

  • Page 39: About The Card

    ABOUT THE CARD 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 i SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this dual camera are referred to as “card”.

  • Page 40: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your dual camera can record video clips in Full High Definition*. It includes an operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back without getting flustered, as well as software with which you can easily create your original DVDs.

  • Page 41: High-Quality Images With "Full High Definition

    Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high- performance camera. * “Full High Definition” by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically. English...

  • Page 42: Includes Simple Mode For Quick-And-Easy Operation

    Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 36) Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many features and functions. Example: Select video and photo size <SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu>...

  • Page 43: Capture Clear Images Of The Targeted Subject

    Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your Eye-Fi card has a video upload function. Instructions for the Eye-Fi transfer feature can be found at the following website: http://sanyo.com/xacti/english/ English...

  • Page 44: System Map

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

  • Page 45: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Front Speaker Lens Flash [I] key SET button MENU button [G] key There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properties. To care for your camera after using in water, see page 69. SETUP SETUP Monitor unit...
  • Page 46 Rear ] button ZOOM RANGE button Monitor * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. English ] button Zoom switch Multi-indicator Terminal cover Terminal cover lock Strap holder...

  • Page 47: Installing The Card

    INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 124 and 134). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. Battery cover lock 2 Open 1 Push the battery cover lock to...
  • Page 48 CAUTION Close the battery cover securely i If the battery cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the rubber seal.

  • Page 49: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected.
  • Page 50 Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover. Battery pack Connector markings 3 Insert the battery pack while matching the connector markings. Affix the appropriate plug (supplied) to the AC adaptor. h Use the plug that is appropriate for your region. English 5 Push the battery cover lock to the left to lock it.
  • Page 51 Use the dedicated USB interface cable (supplied) to connect the camera and the AC adaptor, and then connect the AC adaptor to a power outlet. h Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode.
  • Page 52 CAUTION Use only the supplied accessories i Please use only the supplied AC adaptor and dedicated USB interface cable. Using an AC adaptor or USB cable other than those supplied may cause a fire. Close the battery cover and terminal cover securely i If any cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof.
  • Page 53 HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days.

  • Page 54: About Recharging

    About recharging Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode.

  • Page 55: Turning The Camera On And Off

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

  • Page 56: Turning On The Camera When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active

    Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after about 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).
  • Page 57 HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate 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 58: 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. h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 34.
  • Page 59 Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display.

  • Page 60: Switching Between The Recording Mode And Playback Mode

    SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 30). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. <Example of the recording mode>...

  • Page 61: Switching The Operating Mode

    SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes.

  • Page 62: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen

    Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 35). Select the desired operating mode (page 36). If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

  • Page 63: Using The Simple Mode Menu

    Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. Select an item to change Press [I] Select video and photo size Press [J] To keep in HDTV size Press the...

  • Page 64: Using The Normal Mode Menu

    Using the NORMAL Mode Menu Press [I] or [J] to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press [H]. English Press [I] RECORDING MENU 1 VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER S S N N Press [J] RECORDING MENU 1 Press [H]...
  • Page 65 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. SET button HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective.

  • Page 66: Overview Of The Simple Mode Setting Screen

    Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu English Select video and photo size...
  • Page 67 1 Recording size (page 56) h Select the video clip size to record. : The video clip size is 1920 × 1080 pixels, recorded at 60 fields/sec. The captured still image size is 4352 × 3264 pixels (4:3 aspect ratio). &...
  • Page 68 SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu Start slideshow English...
  • Page 69 1 Slideshow (page 74) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 76) h Delete files. (page 36) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 5 Remaining battery power indication (page 137) English...

  • Page 70: Overview Of The Normal Mode Setting Screen

    Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER English Ful l - HD...
  • Page 71 1 Video clip settings (page 82) <HD mode> !: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s (60i). Y: Record at 1920 × 1080 pixels, 30 fps (30p). ": Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 60 fps (60p). &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p).
  • Page 72 <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU VIDEO STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE English...
  • Page 73 1 Video stabilizer (page 88) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. 2 Photo stabilizer (page 88) h Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting. \: Shoot with image stabilizer ]: Shoot without image stabilizer.
  • Page 74 <Tab 3> English RECORDING MENU WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE TARGET A SUBJECT HIGH SENSITIVITY DIGITAL ZOOM REC FOLDER...
  • Page 75 1 White balance (page 92) >: White balance is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto). r: For shooting in sunny conditions (fair). o: For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy). p: For shooting under fluorescent lighting (fluorescent). q: For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent).
  • Page 76 NORMAL Mode Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow (page 99) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 75) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Protect (page 100) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) English...

  • Page 77: Print Instructions

    <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU EDIT PHOTO EDIT VIDEO PRINT INSTRUCTIONS SELECT FOLDER COPY 1 Edit photo (page 103) h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, or enhance the contrast (still images only). 2 Video clip edit (page 104) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 113) h Specify the printing instructions...

  • Page 78: Shooting

    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,...

  • Page 79: 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 57).
  • Page 80 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 81: Select The Recording Size

    Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 82: Select The Focus Setting

    Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).

  • Page 83: Hints For Taking Pictures

    Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 120). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera, or in the camera’s internal memory.

  • Page 84: Video Clip Recording

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the ] button pressed while recording. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a countdown of the remaining...

  • Page 85: Shooting Single Shots

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
  • Page 86 HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Recording 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. What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark &...
  • Page 87 If the camera shake icon > appears... (in the NORMAL mode) i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (pages 42 and 63).

  • Page 88: Using The Flash

    Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.
  • Page 89 CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (NORMAL mode).

  • Page 90: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 91 HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i The photo stabilizer (pages 48 and 88) is inoperative. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip.

  • Page 92: Macro-Photography (Zoom)

    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor.
  • Page 93 HINT When recording video clips at a high magnification i When recording video clips at a high magnification, a moving subject or moving camera can cause camera shake, resulting in a distorted playback image. This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of the CMOS sensor and is not a malfunction.

  • Page 94: After Using The Camera In Water

    AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely. Turn off the camera, and close the battery cover and terminal cover securely. Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 5 minutes.

  • Page 95: Playback

    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35). Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 96: Video Clip Playback Operation

    Video clip playback operation To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back During forward one image playback at a time During reverse (single- playback frame step) During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback Reverse...
  • Page 97 HINT If the a appears on the playback Screen... i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 83). English...

  • Page 98: How To Save One Frame From A Video Clip As A Still Image

    How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ that if the video clip aspect ratio is 4:3, you cannot select 16:9.

  • Page 99: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files.

  • Page 100: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Press [G] or [H] to set the volume, and press the SET button.

  • Page 101: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all/delete folder Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the delete setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 102: Delete Selected

    Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL, DELETE FOLDER> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “DELETE”...
  • Page 103 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button. Press the [ ]or [ h The Confirm Delete Screen appears.

  • Page 104: Playback Modes

    PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback Display the image you wish to play back. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button.

  • Page 105: Selecting The Playback Folder

    Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side twice. h The screen to select the playback folder appears.

  • Page 106: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    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. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.

  • Page 107: Normal

    RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting When recording a video clip, smoother motion and better image clarity can be achieved by a higher pixel rate (resolution) and a faster frame rate. However, the file size will also be proportionately larger, requiring longer times to edit and store.
  • Page 108 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ button while recording. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording ] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.
  • Page 109 k Audio playback Select an audio file, and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Start playback Normal Pause playback Stop playback Fast forward Fast Fast forward/ reverse fast reverse Pause Return to normal playback Louder Volume adjustment Softer CAUTION...

  • Page 110: Still Image Setting

    Still image setting For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots Select : or t, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode. Press the [ ] button.

  • Page 111: Scene Select Setting

    Scene select setting You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

  • Page 112: Self-Timer Setting

    Self-timer setting By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops.

  • Page 113: Recording Menu 2

    RECORDING MENU 2 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.

  • Page 114: Focus Range Setting

    Focus range setting How to use the manual focus Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press [G] or [H] to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen.

  • Page 115: Focus Mode Setting

    Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor. Ful l - HD 7112 001:00:05...

  • Page 116: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    ISO sensitivity setting 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. HINT i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase or the images may be irregular.

  • Page 117: Recording Menu 3

    RECORDING MENU 3 White balance setting 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. How to use the one push setting Select the ^ icon.

  • Page 118: Exposure Setting

    Exposure setting The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. <If T, g or , was selected> 1 Press [I] or [J] to select aperture value or shutter speed.

  • Page 119: Subject Chaser Settings

    Subject chaser settings Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color chaser function, or capture sharp face shots with the face chaser function. Shooting with the color chaser function (still images only) Set the color chaser setting to (. h A target mark (+) appears in the center of the monitor.
  • Page 120 Shooting with the face chaser function Set the face chaser setting to -. h When the subject is successfully targeted, a green double-frame appears superimposed on the subject. When capturing a still image, press the [O] button halfway. Press the [O] or [R] button. <To capture a still image>...

  • Page 121: High Sensitivity Mode Setting

    High sensitivity mode setting When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback.

  • Page 122: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to an arrow key (pages 122 and 125). Press the arrow key to which the operation shortcut was assigned.

  • Page 123: Storage Folder Setting

    HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. i When the camera is set to the standby mode. Storage folder setting Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).

  • Page 124: Playback

    PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Changing a setting Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.

  • Page 125: File Protect Setting

    File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SINGLE”...

  • Page 126: Protect Selected Files

    Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SELECTED” and press the SET button. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect.

  • Page 127: Resize

    Resize A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. HINT Why can’t the image be resized? i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a larger size.

  • Page 128: Playback Menu 2

    PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the image Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, or enhance the contrast. HINT If the “Contrast correction not successful” or “Red-eye correction not successful” message appears... i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image. i The correction function works to automatically edit flaws that the camera detects in captured images.

  • Page 129: 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 video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames (1, 2) where the...

  • Page 130: Procedure To Join 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 video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.) CAUTION...
  • Page 131 Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears. EDIT VIDEO JOIN Start point...
  • Page 132 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 133 Press [I]. h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears. h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4. <When joining the first and latter portions>...
  • Page 134 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu. HINT i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. i If the “Insufficient card memory”...

  • Page 135: Joining Video Clips

    Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback display for video clips appears.
  • Page 136 Press the [O] or [ h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clips and replace them with the joined video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The joined video clip will be saved as a new file.
  • Page 137 HINT i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”. i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 51 and 100).

  • Page 138: 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 139: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    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 73).
  • Page 140 Press the SET button. h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears. h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected, press [G] or [H] to display the desired image to print. h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown. You can press [G] or [H] to confirm the printing instructions for each image.

  • Page 141: Index Print

    Press the MENU button. h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored. h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen. HINT Can’t specify dated prints? i Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the camera’s date and time setting was completed.

  • Page 142: File Info Display

    FILE INFO DISPLAY On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Display the desired file on the camera monitor. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears.

  • Page 143: Option Settings

    DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. Turn on the camera, set it to the NORMAL mode, and press the MENU button. Select an Option tab (1, 2 or 3), and press the SET button. h The Option Setting Menu appears.

  • Page 144: Introduction To The Option Setting Menu

    INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU English CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW...
  • Page 145 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 33) h Set the camera’s clock. 2 INFO DISPLAY setting h Specify the information to display on the playback screen. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture date. COUNTER: Display the playback time when playing back a video...
  • Page 146 Tab 2 OPTION MENU English SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE...
  • Page 147 1 SHORTCUTS setting (page 125) 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting h Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording.
  • Page 148 Tab 3 OPTION MENU 3 English TV OUTPUT POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS...
  • Page 149 1 TV OUTPUT setting (page 128) 2 POWER SAVE setting (page 31) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 132) 4 FORMAT (page 134) 5 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings.

  • Page 150: Shortcut Setting

    Shortcut setting Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the arrow keys when they are pressed while the Recording Screen is displayed. Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press the SET button. : Assign the function when [I] is pressed. : Assign the function when [J] is pressed.
  • Page 151 PHOTO VIEW: Select the desired field of view (photo view or video view) for the Recording Standby Screen display. When “photo view” is selected, a frame to show the field of view during video clip recording appears. <Video view> Press [I] or [J]. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.
  • Page 152 Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Option Setting Menu. h This completes the shortcuts setting. <To confirm the assigned shortcuts> h On the screen in step 1, press the MENU button, and the screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears.

  • Page 153: Tv Output Setting

    TV output setting Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB AV terminal. Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the USB AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV’s aspect ratio.
  • Page 154 ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera’s power save function is disabled. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV’s instruction manual. (As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English...
  • Page 155 Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
  • Page 156 “TV TYPE” TV type to be setting connected 16:9 16:9 CAUTION If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV.

  • Page 157: File No. Continued Setting

    File No. continued setting 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 158 i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.

  • Page 159: Formatting (Initializing)

    Formatting (initializing) 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 160: 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 161: For Audio Recordings

    For audio recordings Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 82). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (page 76) from the card.

  • Page 162: 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 167.
  • Page 163 Battery pack remaining charge indicator HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 117). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10 °C [50 °F]), the number of images that can be...

  • Page 164: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the 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 165: Connecting To A Video Input Terminal

    Connecting to a video input terminal Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV. To USB AV terminal White plug: To Audio Input terminal Connecting to the HDMI terminal Use a separately sold mini-HDMI cable to connect to a TV. To HDMI terminal Yellow plug:To Video Input Supplied dedicated...

  • Page 166: Playing Back On A Tv

    PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.) i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well.

  • Page 167: Connecting To A Printer

    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). Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
  • Page 168 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu Screen appears. Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button. PRINT 1 IMAGE: PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.
  • Page 169 HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, press [J]. h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears. 2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button. h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes. About printing all the images i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the memory.

  • Page 170: 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 171 Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. —...

  • Page 172: Manual Focus

    Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? How can I get the distant view into focus? Shooting The video clip appears to freeze for an instant. The zoom range does not change when the ZOOM RANGE button is pressed.
  • Page 173 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? Viewing Why is the image...
  • Page 174 Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Viewing Why is the images playback image distorted? English Answer This may happen Play back images when trying to that were recorded play back images on a card using this stored on a card camera.
  • Page 175 Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Viewing Can I play back images image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no Connecting sound? to a TV...
  • Page 176 Question The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Insufficient card memory” or “Insufficient internal memory” Misc. message appear? Why does the “Card is protected”...
  • Page 177 Question Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “System error” message appear? Misc. 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 accessories etc., please consult with a dealer near you for...

  • Page 178: 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 A blinking temperature warning icon is \ shown, and the camera does not turn on. The camera turns off by itself.
  • Page 179 Problem An image is not captured when the ] button or ] button is pressed. Shooting The flash does not operate. Cause Action The power is If the power not turned on. save function was activated, turn on the camera before shooting.
  • Page 180 Problem 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. When zooming Shooting in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image.
  • Page 181 Problem No playback image Monitor appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause Action The camera is Set the camera not set to the to the playback playback mode. mode. The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object.
  • Page 182 Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images English Cause Action The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure compensation function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to...
  • Page 183 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. There is no color in the Connecting image. to a TV The image is distorted.
  • Page 184 Problem No image or sound. Connecting to a TV The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. The battery pack is not charging. Charging The “Image is protected” message Misc. appears and the file cannot be deleted.
  • Page 185 Problem The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time” (page 168). The battery Misc. pack appears to be swollen. Cause Action The audio Set the audio guide setting is...

  • Page 186: 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 Underwater Fireworks Lamp* * In some cases, the shutter speed may decrease to 1/15 sec. English Remarks Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @.
  • Page 187 Filter Setting Monochrome Still image mode: 4 and 5 cannot be selected. Color chaser settings: Fixed at ). Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to + or -.

  • Page 188: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Recorded image file format Data storage media Image sensor/ camera effective number of pixels * Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in the same H.264 format as this model. However, such files cannot be played back, since they are not compatible due to differences such as the data compression method.
  • Page 189 4: 4640 × 3480 pixels (approx. 16 million pixels) Still image 5: 4608 × 2592 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels, shooting mode (recording resolution) 6: 4352 × 3264 pixels (approx. 14 million pixels, 7: 4352 × 3264 pixels (approx. 14 million pixels, 8: 4352 ×...
  • Page 190 Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Monitor English Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Multi-section measuring, center-weighted measuring, spot measuring Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity...
  • Page 191 Temperature environment Humidity Water-resistant Compliant with JIS protection grade 8 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Can be submerged at a maximum depth of 3.0 m (9.84 ft.), for up to 60 minutes. Power supply Battery pack AC adaptor...

  • Page 192: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors USB AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal HDMI 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. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use.

  • Page 193: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

    Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode Still image mode Video clip " mode & Audio < recording mode i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file.

  • Page 194: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Orange Slow Flashing Fast Very English Camera status Connected to a computer or printer Power save mode active Connected to a Charging Rise in internal...

  • Page 195: Supplied Ac Adaptor

    Supplied AC adaptor Part number Power source Rated output Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight Supplied Li-ion battery pack Model number Voltage Capacity Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight VAR-G12 AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz DC 5 V, 1.0 A 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (operation), –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation)

  • Page 196: Others

    Others Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). ®...

  • Page 197: Before Capturing Those Important Shots, Be Sure To First Take A Test Shot To Confirm That Your Camera Is Set Up And Ready To Go

    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 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)

    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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