Page 1: Instruction Manual
Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C40EX, VPC-C40E, VPC-C40 and VPC-C40GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-C40 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
FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FOR EU USERS Note: iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
Page 4: Getting Up And Running
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the card Insert the card. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera. English 1 Open DC IN terminal Supplied AC adaptor 3 Close 2 Insert To power outlet Supplied power cord...
Page 5 Shooting kVideo clip recording Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [ h Recording begins. h To stop recording, press the video clip recording button again.
Page 6 Playback kVideo clip playback Set the main switch to PLAY. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the video clip you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen.
Page 7: 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 8 Basic operation Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 53 Shoot in bright conditions • “Exposure correction” on page 36 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 56 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 53 Photographing people •...
Page 9 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “Playing back a video clip” on page 42 • “VIEWING IMAGES” on page 39 • “PLAYING BACK AUDIO DATA” on page 44 Slideshow playback • “PLAYBACK MODE” on page 73 Adjust the LCD monitor brightness •...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ...1 CONTENTS ...4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ...11 SYSTEM MAP ...14 SETUP PARTS NAMES ...15 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...17 POWER FOR THE CAMERA ...20 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ...22 OPERATION BUTTONS ...24 BASIC OPERATION...
Page 11 CONTENTS PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS ... 69 PLAYBACK MODE ... 73 PLAYBACK VOLUME ... 74 IMAGE PROTECT ... 75 ERASING DATA ... 77 PRINT SETTINGS ... 79 ROTATE IMAGE ... 86 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ... 87 RED-EYE CORRECTION ... 88 EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP ...
Page 12 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ...129 DIRECT PRINTING ...130 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...139 TROUBLESHOOTING ...146 SPECIFICATIONS ...153 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ...162 English...
Page 13: Checking The Included Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap: 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 English i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1 i Lens cap: 1...
Page 14 i AC adaptor and power cord: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. i Quick Guide English...
Page 15: How To Use The Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap k Lens cap Before using the lens cap, remove the protective film. English...
Page 16: 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 17: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Twin menus for easy operation (pages 46 and 70) The novice photographer will have no problem taking beautiful pictures using the easy settings on the PAGE 1 menu.
Page 18: Movable Monitor For Any Shooting Angle
Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 34) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle.
Page 19 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Smooth out the motion during video clip playback: Smooth playback (page 98) If a video clip was recording while the camera was moving fast, you might see a distracting video flicker when it is played back. For a playback that is comfortably even, you can use the “smooth playback function”...
Page 20: System Map
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. English...
Page 21: Setup
SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Lens Flash Monitor unit Stereo microphone <To open the monitor unit> English...
Page 22 Rear Multi-indicator Still image shooting button [ LCD monitor Speaker ON/OFF button Bottom Tripod stand hole SET button Strap holder DC IN terminal • Use only the SANYO-specified AC adaptor. Card cover USB/AV terminal Main switch Video clip recording button Zoom switch MENU button Battery cover...
Page 23: Installing The Battery Pack And Card
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 123). Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery cover on the side. h Open the battery cover by lightly pressing it and sliding it towards the rear.
Page 24: Install The Card
Close the battery cover. h Match the [I] marks, and slide the cover towards the front to close it. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to install a fully charged battery pack in the camera (page 20).
Page 25 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Close the card cover. <When removing the card...> h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red.
Page 26: Power For The Camera
POWER FOR THE CAMERA The supplied AC adaptor is used not only as the camera’s AC adaptor, but also to charge the battery installed in the camera. Using the battery pack At the time of purchase, the battery pack is not charged. The battery pack must be charged before it can be used in the camera.
Page 27: Using A Power Outlet
POWER FOR THE CAMERA Disconnect the AC adaptor after charging is completed. Using a power outlet When the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the camera, power can be supplied from a power outlet. 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.
Page 28: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Set the main switch. To shoot pictures: Set to REC To play back images: Set to PLAY Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. h The camera turns on, and an image appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 29: Turning Off The Camera
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for about 2 seconds. h The camera turns off. HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.
Page 30: Operation Buttons
OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the LCD monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
Page 31 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 32: 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 Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the strap. * For shooting vertically oriented still images, you can set the shooting orientation to the vertical (portrait) format still image mode (page 52).
Page 33: Using The Autofocus
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 62).
Page 34 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 35: Hints For Taking Pictures
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 106). Where is the image and audio data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the camera.
Page 36: Capturing Images
CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips Turn on the camera (page 22). Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [ h Recording begins. During shooting, it is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting.
Page 37 CAPTURING IMAGES HINT Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. Focus lock during video clip recording i The autofocus can be set to a fixed focus during video clip recording if you toggle the SET button up.
Page 38: Capturing Still Images
Capturing still images Turn on the camera (page 22). Set the main switch to REC. Press the still image shooting button [ 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock). 2 Continue to gently press the still image shooting button all the way.
Page 39 CAPTURING IMAGES HINT What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark & on the LCD monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 5 different focus points within the shooting area.
Page 40 English...
Page 41: Basic Shooting Functions
BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 114). Point the camera lens at the subject. Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image.
Page 42: Exposure Correction
Exposure correction When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Set the main switch to REC. h To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MENU button. While the Shooting Screen is displayed, toggle the SET button to the right. h The exposure correction bar appears.
Page 43: Make An Audio Recording
MAKE AN AUDIO RECORDING Your camera can make audio recordings. Turn on the camera (page 22), and set the main switch to REC. Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon <, and press the SET button.
Page 44 Press the video clip recording button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the LCD monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h Take care not to cover the microphone with your fingers. h When the remaining recording time becomes short, the time remaining is indicated in red.
Page 45: Viewing Images
VIEWING IMAGES Turn on the camera (page 22), and set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the LCD monitor. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen. Select the image you wish to view.
Page 46: Image Display Playback
9-image display playback Turn on the camera (page 22), and set the main switch to PLAY. 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...
Page 47 VIEWING IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. 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 48: Viewing Video Clips
VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS Playing back a video clip Follow these steps to play back a video clip. 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...
Page 49 VIEWING VIDEO CLIPS HINT Display the video clip playback point i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip. i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar. CAUTION If no audio is heard...
Page 50: Playing Back Audio Data
PLAYING BACK AUDIO DATA Listen to your audio recordings. Display the desired audio data. Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: While the audio memo is playing, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast reverse, toggle the SET button up.
Page 51: Shooting
DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS The Shooting Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The Shooting Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 47) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 49) provide you with more detailed settings.
Page 52 SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. Display a Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE changes.
Page 53 DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens PAGE 1 VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ English...
Page 54 1 Video clip menu (page 51) b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high bit rate a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, standard bit rate c: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second d: Record at 320 ×...
Page 55 DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW English...
Page 56 1 Image stabilizer menu (page 60) 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 62) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up)
Page 57: 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 58: Still Image Resolution Setting
Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45).
Page 59: Scene Select
SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto).
Page 60 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 30. For still image shooting, see page 32. 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 / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
Page 61: Filters
FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close- up shots (cosmetic filter).
Page 62: Flash Setting
FLASH SETTING The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode).
Page 63 FLASH SETTING Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the flash setting. Take the picture. For still image shooting, see page 32. h To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button.
Page 64: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed.
Page 65 SELF-TIMER HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button one more time to restart the self-timer.
Page 66: 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 the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
Page 67 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 68: Focus Range
FOCUS RANGE Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). Select the focus range menu. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (standard mode)
Page 69: How To Use The Manual Focus
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu, and press the SET button. Press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.
Page 70: Focus Area Setting
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 5-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by Spot focus: Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). Select the desired focus method from the focus mode menu, and press the SET button.
Page 71: 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 72: Iso Sensitivity
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 200 [video clip shooting mode: ISO200 to 800]).
Page 73: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 45). Select the white balance menu.
Page 74 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected.
Page 75: Playback
PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS The Playback Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The Playback Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 71) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 72) provide you with more detailed settings.
Page 76 SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa. Display a Playback Setting Screen (page 69). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Playback Setting Screen changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes.
Page 77: Overview Of The Playback Setting Screens
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Playback Setting Screens PAGE 1 1 Playback method setting (page 73) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 40) h Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format. 3 Playback volume control (page 74) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.
Page 78 PAGE 2 1 Rotate image (page 86) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 87) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Red-eye correction (page 88) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural. 4 Extract still image (page 90) h Extract a still image from a video clip.
Page 79: Playback Mode
PLAYBACK MODE Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 69). Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears.
Page 80: Playback Volume
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data, as well as the operation sounds. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 69). 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 81: Image Protect
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 69). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h “LOCK?”...
Page 82 CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 123). 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 83: Erasing Data
ERASING DATA You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the data one at a time, or all at once. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 69). Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button.
Page 84 Toggle the SET button up to select “YES”, and press the SET button. <ONE ERASE> h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. <ERASE ALL> h The Erase Confirmation Screen again appears. To erase the data, select “YES”, and press the SET button.
Page 85: Print Settings
PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
Page 86 HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image. About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format.
Page 87: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities
PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the Print Setting Screen (page 79). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
Page 88 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specifying dated prints> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option.
Page 89: Index Print
PRINT SETTINGS Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTING” and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button.
Page 90 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Print Setting Screen.
Page 91 PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the Print Setting Screen (page 79). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Print Setting Screen.
Page 92: 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 the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 69). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears.
Page 93: Changing Image Size (Resize)
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t or more can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 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 Setting Screen (page 69).
Page 94: Red-Eye Correction
RED-EYE CORRECTION If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye phenomenon). Now you can amend the image so that the subjects’ eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction). Display the image to be modified, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 69).
Page 95 RED-EYE CORRECTION Press the still image shooting button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. YES: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved. The corrected image replaces the original image.
Page 96: Extracting A Still Image From A Video Clip
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 97: Editing Video Clips
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can choose anywhere in the video clip as the cutting point. You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”).
Page 98: Procedure To Join Two Video Clips
Procedure to join two video clips Display the video clip that will come first. Select the video clip that you wish to append (join). Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.) i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip.
Page 99: Deleting Part Of A Video Clip
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Deleting part of a video clip Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. h In step 5 you will specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
Page 100 Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip. DELETE 2ND PART: Delete the latter part of the video clip.
Page 101 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clip is saved. The original video clip is not saved. Press the SET button. h Editing starts. h If “YES” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip.
Page 102: Joining Two Video Clips
Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip start Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 69). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button.
Page 103 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Press the SET button. h The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. Press the SET button. Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed.
Page 104: Smooth Playback
SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were recorded with camera moving fast. Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 69). Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears.
Page 105: 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 about 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.
Page 106: Option Settings
DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings. Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. h The Shooting or Playback Setting Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the PAGE indication. Toggle the SET button to the right, and select the option icon.
Page 107 DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN Overview of the Option Screen English CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS...
Page 108 1 Date and time setting (page 103) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Operation sounds setting (page 106) h Select the operation sounds that are produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed, and adjust the operation sound volume. 3 Help display setting (page 108) h Turn the help display on or off.
Page 109: 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 110 Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2005/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day. h Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day.
Page 111 DATE AND TIME SETTING Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Screen. h To return to the Shooting Screen, press the MENU button. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings.
Page 112: 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 (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide.
Page 113 OPERATION SOUNDS Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears.
Page 114: Help Display
HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help messages shown on the LCD monitor. Display the Option Screen (page 100). Select the help display icon r and press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. The HELP messages are enabled. OFF: The HELP messages are disabled.
Page 115: Post-View Setting
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the LCD monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. Display the Option Screen (page 100). 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 116: Wind Noise Reduction
WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. Display the Option Screen (page 100). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button.
Page 117: Noise-Reduction Function
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. Display the Option Screen (page 100). Select the noise-reduction icon ^, and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled.
Page 118: Adjust The Image Quality
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the Option Screen (page 100). 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 119: Flicker-Reduction
FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz. Display the Option Screen (page 100).
Page 120: Digital Zoom Setting
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the Option Screen (page 100). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used.
Page 121: Lcd Monitor Brightness
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. Display the Option Screen (page 100). Select the LCD brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears.
Page 122: Screen Language
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the Option Screen (page 100). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: ENGLISH: ESPAÑOL:...
Page 123: Tv System Setting
TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. Display the Option Screen (page 100). Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.
Page 124: 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 125 POWER SAVE FUNCTION 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.
Page 126: 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 127 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION 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 128 Display the Option Screen (page 100). 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. h The file number reset function is deactivated.
Page 129: Formatting A Card
FORMATTING A CARD A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
Page 130 Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h A confirmation screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.
Page 131: Resetting The Camera Settings
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Screen (page 100). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen.
Page 132: 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 133: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 157.
Page 134 HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen. i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
Page 135: Other Devices And Connections
CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied AV interface cable from the USB/AV terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. DC IN terminal To power outlet Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input.
Page 136: Direct Printing
DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Insert the card containing the images you wish to print in the camera.
Page 137 DIRECT PRINTING Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. h The Print Settings Screen 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 138 To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 130). Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears.
Page 139 DIRECT PRINTING Specify the number of prints. 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT” is selected. Press the SET button. h Printing begins.
Page 140 To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 130). 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 141 DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 130). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
Page 142 To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 79), and complete the printing setup (page 130). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button.
Page 143: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images
DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the printing setup (page 130). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button.
Page 144 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 145: 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 Power recharged?
Page 146 Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after...
Page 147: Manual Focus
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Shooting The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Why does the monitor displayed image contain some red,...
Page 148 Question Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus? Viewing images Why is there no image (z is shown)? Why do vertical stripes appear? Answer The subject was When capturing an too bright. image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by...
Page 149 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Viewing Can I play back images image and sound data that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no sound?
Page 150 Question The “CANNOT EDIT VIDEO” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the Misc. “CARD FULL” message appear? Why does the “CARD IS PROTECTED” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? Answer...
Page 151 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “SYSTEM ERROR” Misc. message appear? 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 AC adaptor and power...
Page 152: 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 still image shooting button or video Shooting...
Page 153 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self-...
Page 154 Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops Shooting momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. No playback image monitor appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause Action The optical Not a zoom has malfunction. moved to the Release the maximum...
Page 155 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is too bright. Red-eye correction was not successful. The image is Viewing not in focus. images English Cause Action The video clip Set the flicker- was filmed reduction under fluores- setting to on.
Page 156 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 image. The image is distorted.
Page 157 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. The “NO CARD” message appears. “PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide does not Misc. sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No.
Page 158: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Night view Fireworks Lamp Filter Setting Cosmetic 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 159: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) English Digital movie (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules for Camera File system) is standard for digital...
Page 160 b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps Video clip shooting a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps mode (recording c: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps resolution, frame d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps rate, bit rate) e: 176 ×...
Page 161 SPECIFICATIONS Sensitivity Image stabilizer LCD monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Time/date Ambient environment Power supply Power consumption English Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) (Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1,600 variation: when scene select function is set to lamp Q) Video clip shooting mode:...
Page 162 Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight 69 (W) × 108 (H) × 34 (D) mm 2.72 (W) × 4.25 (H) × 1.34 (D) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volume: Approx. 152 cc Approx. 152 g (5.4 oz.) (Only the camera [without battery pack and card]) English...
Page 163: Camera Connectors
SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/ sound and image output) terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature.
Page 164 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 a commercially available SD Memory Card (128MB, 512MB, 1GB). Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode Still image mode Video clip mode...
Page 165 SPECIFICATIONS 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 Slow Flashing Fast Very Orange English Camera status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode active Charging Battery charge...
Page 166: Supplied Ac Adaptor
Power source Rated output Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-C40, C40GX Power cord VPC- rated value C40EX, C40E i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.
Page 167 SPECIFICATIONS Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Software Red Eye by FotoNation Inc. © Red Eye software 2003-2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye - covered by U.S.
Page 168: 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 169 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 170 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 171: Photographing Scenery (Landscape Mode)
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry.
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