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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Movie Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA6EX and VPC-CA6.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-CA6EX
VPC-CA6
SAFETY MANUAL
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA6EX and VPC-CA6. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “...
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-CA6 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...

  • Page 3: Symbols Used In This Manual

    EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.

  • Page 4: Install The Battery Pack And Card

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card Insert the battery pack. 1 Open Lock button Insert the card. Card slot 1 Insert English Battery slot 2 Insert 2 Push it all the way in.

  • Page 5: Shooting

    Shooting kVideo clip recording Open the monitor unit. h The camera turns on. Press the video clip recording button [ h Recording begins. h To stop recording, press the video clip recording button again. kStill image photography Open the monitor unit. h The camera turns on.

  • Page 6: Playback

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Playback kVideo clip playback Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the video clip you wish to play back.

  • Page 7: Burn Your Recorded Video Clips Onto A Dvd (Windows Xp)

    Using the supplied CD-ROM (SANYO Software Pack), you can import the captured images to your computer and store them on a DVD. Detailed information about the SANYO Software Pack can be found on page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

  • Page 8: Connect Your Camera To A Computer

    Copy a video clip to your computer Run PhotoExplorer, set the location of the camera’s data as the copy source, and copy the video clip(s) to your computer (page 17 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL). English...
  • Page 9 Burn video clips onto a DVD Click on your desktop’s [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4.0 Launcher for SANYO] icon to run MovieFactory. h The MovieFactory launcher appears. h If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later]. viii English...
  • Page 10 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on [Create Video DVD] and then click on [DVD-Video or DVD+VR]. h The [Add/Edit Media] window opens. Click on the [Add video files] icon. h The [Open Video File] dialog box opens. h Open the folder that contains the video files (My Documents\SANYO_PEX\datefolder).
  • Page 11 Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD. h Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them. h To select multiple files, click on the individual files while holding down the [Ctrl] button. If you select one file, hold down the [Shift] button and click on another file in the list, all the files in between are also selected.
  • Page 12 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click on the [Next] button. h The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears. Set your desired title page, and click on the [Next] button. h The window to confirm the title page appears. Click on the [Next] button.
  • Page 13 Click on the [OK] button. h Disc writing begins. h After burning the disc, a dialog box shows that burning is complete. Click on the [OK] button. h The DVD drive tray opens for you to remove the disc. <About saving projects> h After burning a disc, a save project dialog box appears.
  • Page 14 Important! Although this camera will stand up to handling with wet hands or being splashed by shower water, it must never be immersed in water. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions. i This camera possesses splashproof properties compliant with JIS protection grade 4 standards, but it cannot be used in water or underwater.
  • Page 15 k Do not expose to seawater or salt water i If salt water adheres to the camera, it may cause the camera to malfunction. i Take care to prevent exposing the camera to seawater or other salt water sources. k Do not let the interior of the battery/card compartment become wet i Doing so may result in electric shock or fire.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE ...iii Install the battery pack and card ...iii Shooting ...iv Playback ... v When you are finished using the camera..v Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) ...vi CONTENTS ... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ...
  • Page 17 BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...32 For best results ...32 Using the autofocus ...33 Hints for taking pictures ...35 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK ...36 Recording video clips ...36 Playing back a video clip ...37 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ...40 Shooting still images ...40 Viewing still images ...42 9-image display playback ...43...
  • Page 18 CONTENTS PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ... 79 Switching the page ... 80 Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU ... 81 PLAYBACK MODE ... 83 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ... 85 PLAYBACK VOLUME ... 87 IMAGE PROTECT ... 88 DELETING DATA ... 90 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS ...
  • Page 19 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION ...130 FORMATTING A CARD ...133 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ...135 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...136 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ...136 For audio data ...136 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ...137 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ...139 DIRECT PRINTING ...140...

  • Page 20: 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 21 Basic operation Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 63 Shoot in bright conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 53 • “SETTING THE FLASH MODE” on page 66 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 63 Photographing people •...
  • Page 22 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “Playing back a video clip” on page 37 • “Viewing still images” on page 42 • “Audio data playback” on page 50 Continuous playback • “PLAYBACK MODE” on page 83 •...
  • Page 23 Basic operation Search for image/audio data • “9-image display playback” on page 43 • “Art mode playback” on page 44 Delete data • “DELETING DATA” on page 90 Edit the red-eye phenomenon in photos • “RED-EYE CORRECTION” on page 100 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips •...

  • Page 24: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the SANYO Software Pack INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 2 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 139): 1 English i Li-ion battery pack (pages 19 and 21): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable...
  • Page 25 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord (page 19): 1 i QUICK GUIDE i Grip belt (page 11) i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. English...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Grip Belt

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Attaching the grip belt English...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Your movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Water-resistant Your camera can even be operated with wet hands.

  • Page 29: Capture Still Shots While Recording A Video Clip

    Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 47) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. 31 31 01:10:15 01:10:15...

  • Page 30: Lots Of Accessories For Optimal Use Of Your Captured Images

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

  • Page 31: System Map

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

  • Page 32: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Front Monitor unit How to open the monitor unit CAUTION The monitor unit does not rotate vertically. Lens Flash Stereo microphone i On the back of the monitor unit Battery/card compartment cover English...
  • Page 33 Rear Speaker Multi-indicator Power button [ Still image shooting button Video clip recording button REC/PLAY button Zoom switch SET button MENU button Grip belt holder Lock button Monitor English...

  • Page 34: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Before using the supplied battery pack in the camera, it must be fully charged. Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger.

  • Page 35: Recharging The Battery Pack

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

  • Page 36: 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 133). Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery/card compartment cover.

  • Page 37: Install The Card

    Install the card Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. 1 Insert Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Close the battery/card compartment cover firmly until the lock button secures the cover. <When removing the card...> h To remove the card, press it down, and then release.
  • Page 38 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card. Close the battery/card compartment cover securely. i If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be water resistant.

  • Page 39: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera For recording (shooting mode) Open the monitor unit or press the power button [ For playing back (playback mode) Press the REC/PLAY button for about 1 second. h After opening the monitor unit or pressing the power button [ can also access the playback mode by pressing the REC/PLAY button.

  • Page 40: Turning Off The Camera

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

  • Page 41: Operation Buttons

    OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
  • Page 42 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 43: 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 44 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2006/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month →...
  • Page 45 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback. 1 Select “DISP”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Format Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: year/month/day →...

  • Page 46: Capture-Date Display

    CAPTURE-DATE DISPLAY Select whether or not the date that images were captured is shown on the screen during playback. Display the OPTION MENU. h Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 28. Select the info display icon j, and press the SET button. h The Info Display Screen appears.

  • Page 47: 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 <When not using the grip belt> i Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the middle finger, around the...

  • Page 48: Using The Autofocus

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 72).
  • Page 49 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 50: 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 115). 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 51: Video Clip Recording And Playback

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips Turn on the camera (page 24). Press the video clip recording button [ h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the shutter release button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little, a...

  • Page 52: Playing Back A Video Clip

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back a video clip Press the REC/PLAY button. h The video clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. <To delete a video clip> h Display the video clip you wish to delete, and toggle the SET button up.
  • Page 53 To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause During forward To play back playback one image at a time (single- During reverse frame step) playback During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed Adjusting the volume...
  • Page 54 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. The focus can be locked.

  • Page 55: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting still images Turn on the camera (page 24). 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 56 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES HINT What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 5 different focus points within the shooting area.

  • Page 57: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing still images Press the REC/PLAY button. h The image just captured is shown on the monitor. Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image, toggle the SET button to the left. To display the next image, toggle the SET button to the right.

  • Page 58: 9-Image Display Playback

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

  • Page 59: Art Mode Playback

    Art mode playback Art mode playback displays all 22 images that immediately follow the image currently shown on the normal display, or the framed image on the 9-image display. When you switch to art mode playback, the current image and the image immediately following are shown in the largest size, and subsequent images are shown in increasingly smaller sizes.
  • Page 60 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES In normal playback, display an image (pages 37 and 42), or on the 9-image playback display, move the orange frame to select an image (page 43). This will be the largest image in the art mode playback display.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 24). Press the video clip recording button [ When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press the still image shooting button End the recording.

  • Page 63: Audio Recording And Playback

    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording Turn on the camera (page 24). 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 64 AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Press the video clip recording button [ h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while recording. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours.

  • Page 65: Audio Data Playback

    Audio data playback Press the REC/PLAY button. h The playback screen for the audio track that was just recorded appears. Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast reverse, toggle the SET button up.
  • Page 66 AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK <To return to the Audio Recording Screen> h Press the REC/PLAY button. CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio memo is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode. English...

  • Page 67: Using The Zoom

    USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 122). Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] or [W] side to compose the desired image.

  • Page 68: Exposure Correction

    EXPOSURE CORRECTION By assigning the exposure correction operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123). Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned.
  • Page 69 HINT The exposure correction 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. English...

  • Page 70: Shooting

    DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU The RECORDING MENU is used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The RECORDING MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the RECORDING MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 112]). Turn on the camera (page 24).

  • Page 71: Switching The Page

    Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2, depending on how you wish to use your camera. Display the RECORDING MENU (page 55). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The RECORDING MENU PAGE changes. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the display changes as follows: PAGE 2 →...

  • Page 72: Overview Of The Recording Menu

    DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the RECORDING MENU PAGE 1 RECORDING MENU VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640X480 30fps SHQ English...
  • Page 73 1 Video clip menu (page 61) b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high bit rate a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, standard bit rate l: Record at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 frames per second d: Record at 320 ×...
  • Page 74 DISPLAYING THE RECORDING MENU PAGE 2 RECORDING MENU IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW English...
  • Page 75 1 Image stabilizer menu (page 70) 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 72) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up)

  • Page 76: 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 77: Still Image Resolution Setting

    Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56).

  • Page 78: Scene Select

    SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto).
  • Page 79 Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 36. For still image shooting, see page 40. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view portrait / setting, stabilize the camera.

  • Page 80: Filters

    FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close- up shots (cosmetic filter).

  • Page 81: Setting The Flash Mode

    SETTING THE FLASH MODE The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode and flash off mode).
  • Page 82 SETTING THE FLASH MODE Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h The selected flash mode is set. Take the picture. h Still image shooting CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting. i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn.

  • Page 83: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Display PAGE 1 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). 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 84 SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 123), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. 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.

  • Page 85: Motion Compensation (Image Stabilizer)

    MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for unintentional camera motion during video clip recording.
  • Page 86 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 87: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE If you set the focus range to match the distance from the camera to the subject, it’s easy to bring the subject into focus. Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the focus menu. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (standard mode) -: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm...

  • Page 88: How To Use The Manual Focus

    FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu (page 72), and press the SET button 2 times. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the right or left to select the desired focus distance, and press the SET button.

  • Page 89: 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 PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the desired focus method from the focus mode menu, and press the SET button.

  • Page 90: 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 91: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO50 to 200 [video clip shooting mode: ISO450 to 3,600]).

  • Page 92: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display PAGE 2 of the RECORDING MENU (page 56). Select the white balance menu.
  • Page 93 Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected.

  • Page 94: Playback

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The PLAYBACK MENU is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The PLAYBACK MENU is organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. You can also access the PLAYBACK MENU from the camera settings screen (OPTION MENU [page 112]).

  • Page 95: Switching The Page

    Switching the page Switch to PAGE 1 or PAGE 2. Display the PLAYBACK MENU (page 79). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The PLAYBACK MENU changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the display changes as follows: PAGE 2 →...

  • Page 96: Overview Of The Playback Menu

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the PLAYBACK MENU PAGE 1 1 Playback mode (page 83) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Slideshow (page 85) h Select the slideshow settings and initiate playback. 3 Playback volume control (page 87) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.
  • Page 97 PAGE 2 1 Rotate image (page 98) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 99) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Red-eye correction (page 100) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural. 4 Extract still image (page 102) h Extract a still image from a video clip.

  • Page 98: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE You can choose to have data played back successively (continuous playback) or have only selected data played back (clip playback). Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the playback mode icon =, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen appears.
  • Page 99 HINT How to initiate continuous playback i Set the camera to the playback mode, and press the SET button. Continuous playback starts. How is continuous playback different from slideshow playback (page 85)? i With continuous playback, the available operations include pause (for continuous playback) and pause, fast forward and fast reverse (for video clip playback).

  • Page 100: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back still images and audio files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time and transition effects. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the slideshow icon V, and press the SET button.
  • Page 101 Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. English...

  • Page 102: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). 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 103: Image Protect

    IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h The Protect Screen appears.
  • Page 104 IMAGE PROTECT CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted (page 133). 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 105: Deleting Data

    DELETING DATA You can delete data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can delete the data one at a time, or all at once. Display PAGE 1 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the delete icon c, and press the SET button.
  • Page 106 DELETING DATA Toggle the SET button up to select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To delete other data, select the data, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears.

  • Page 107: 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 108 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image (page 102).

  • Page 109: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
  • Page 110 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> h Toggle the SET button up or down. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints.

  • Page 111: Index Print

    Index print Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an “index print”. This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92). Select “INDEX”. Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears.

  • Page 112: Clearing All The Printing Instructions

    PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Clearing all the printing instructions Delete the printing instructions for all images. Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 92). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen.

  • Page 113: Rotate Image

    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Screen appears.

  • Page 114: 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 MENU (page 80).

  • Page 115: 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 PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80).
  • Page 116 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. SAVE AS NEW: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved. OVERWRITE FILE: The original file is deleted, and only the corrected image is saved.

  • Page 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: 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 121 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 122 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Select whether you want the original video clip to be deleted when clipping is executed. SAVE AS NEW: Save the edited video clip as a new file. OVERWRITE FILE: Delete the original file and save only the edited video clip. Press the SET button.

  • Page 123: 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 PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button.
  • Page 124 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 deleted when clipping is executed.

  • Page 125: Smooth Playback

    SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs when playing back video clips that were recorded with the camera moving fast. Display PAGE 2 of the PLAYBACK MENU (page 80). Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears.

  • Page 126: 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 127: Option Settings

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU is used to adjust various camera settings. Turn on the camera (page 24), and press the MENU button. h The RECORDING MENU or PLAYBACK MENU appears. Toggle the SET button to the left two times to display the OPTION MENU.

  • Page 128: Overview Of The Option Menu

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the OPTION MENU English CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM SHORTCUTS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS...
  • Page 129 1 Date and time setting (page 28) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Screen display (page 31) h Specify whether the time/date the image was captured is displayed. 3 Operation sounds setting (page 115) h Select the operation sounds that are produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed, and adjust the operation sound...

  • Page 130: 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 131 Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. <If “TURN ON/OFF”...

  • Page 132: Post-View Setting

    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 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 133: Wind Noise Reduction

    WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button.

  • Page 134: Noise-Reduction Function

    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the noise-reduction icon ^, and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled.

  • Page 135: Adjust The Image Quality

    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 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 136: Flicker-Reduction

    FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112).

  • Page 137: Digital Zoom Setting

    DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used.

  • Page 138: Assign Set Button Functions

    ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the shortcuts icon m, and press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears.
  • Page 139 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 3 through 5.

  • Page 140: Monitor Brightness

    MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears.

  • Page 141: Screen Language

    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: ENGLISH: ESPAÑOL:...

  • Page 142: 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 MENU (page 112). Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV System Screen appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.

  • Page 143: 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 144 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 145: 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 146 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 147 Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). 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 148: 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 149 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, “Foramatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.

  • Page 150: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the OPTION MENU (page 112). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen.

  • Page 151: 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 152: 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 169.
  • Page 153 HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 111). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the type of card, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.

  • Page 154: 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. To the USB/AV terminal Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input.

  • Page 155: Direct Printing

    DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Insert the card containing the images you wish to print in the camera.
  • Page 156 DIRECT PRINTING Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. h The PictBridge MENU appears. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 157: To Select One Image And Print It (One Image)

    To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 140). Select the print 1 image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears.
  • Page 158 DIRECT PRINTING Specify the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up to select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT”...

  • Page 159: To Print All The Images (All Images)

    To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 140). 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 160: Thumbnail Prints (Index)

    DIRECT PRINTING Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 140). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 161: To Print Images According To The Printing Instructions (Print Requested Images)

    To print images according to the printing instructions (print requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. Complete the printing instructions (page 92), and complete the print preparations (page 140). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears.

  • Page 162: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images (Change Printer Settings)

    DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the printing setup (page 140). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button.
  • Page 163 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 164: 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 165 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 166: 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? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red,...
  • Page 167 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 168 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 169 Question The “Cannot edit video” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Card full” message appear? Misc. Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? A problem such...
  • Page 170 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “System error” message appear? Misc. English Answer — When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about using the battery charger and power...

  • Page 171: 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 shooting button or video...
  • Page 172 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self-...
  • Page 173 Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. Shooting When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. No playback image Monitor appears. Cause Action The optical Not a...
  • Page 174 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images English Cause Action The flash was Hold the blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far image in the away.
  • Page 175 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 Cause Action The video clip Set the flicker- was filmed reduction under fluores- setting to on. cent lighting.
  • Page 176 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. English Cause Action This is due to Capture the ambient image using lighting.
  • Page 177 Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. No image or sound. Connecting to a TV There is no sound. The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. Cause Action The TV system...
  • Page 178 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The “No card” message appears. The “Image is protected” message appears and the data cannot be deleted. The audio guide does not Misc. sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible...

  • Page 179: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters

    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Night view portrait Snow & beach Fireworks Lamp Remarks Focus range: + cannot be selected. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Resolution: Fixed at [. Flash: Fixed at l.
  • Page 180 TROUBLESHOOTING Filter Setting Cosmetic Monochrome Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to - when the scene select function is set to anything other than =.

  • Page 181: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital movie (recording and playback) Recorded image Still images: file format Video clips: Audio: Data storage SD Memory Card (corresponds to a 4 GB SDHC media Memory Card) Camera effective Approx. 6 million pixels number of pixels Image sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD Virtual number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 182 SPECIFICATIONS b: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 3 Mbps Video clip a: 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps 2 Mbps shooting mode l: 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps 640 kbps (recording d: 320 × 240 pixels, 15 fps 384 kbps resolution, frame e: 176 ×...
  • Page 183 Approx. 2-second delay, 10-second delay Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Water-resistant Compliant with JIS protection grade 4 standards (according to tests conducted in-house by Sanyo) Power supply Battery AC adaptor (sold separately) Power consumption 3.1W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) 77 (W) ×...

  • Page 184: Camera Connectors

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors USB/AV Regrouped jack (communication/ Audio sound and image output output) terminal Video output 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 185: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time

    Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for a commercially available SD Memory Card (512 MB, 2 GB, 4 GB). Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode Still image mode...

  • Page 186: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    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 Flashing Orange English Camera status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode activated During self-timer Slow photography Fast...

  • Page 187: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-CA6 Power cord rated value VPC-CA6EX i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements.

  • Page 188: Others

    Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.

  • Page 189: 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 190: Photographing A Moving Subject

    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 191 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 192 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry.
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