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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD700 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Movie Camera

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD700EX, VPC-HD700
and VPC-HD700GX.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL".
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-HD700EX
VPC-HD700
VPC-HD700GX

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD700EX, VPC-HD700 and VPC-HD700GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”.
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-HD700 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 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: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Symbols used in this manual HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to. CAUTION Points that require special attention. (page xx) Refer to the page indicated for detailed information. You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS”...

  • Page 5: Install The Battery Pack And Card

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card Insert the battery pack. Battery cover Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”. Card slot cover SD Memory card Battery pack...
  • Page 6 Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
  • Page 7 Playback Set the REC/PLAY switch to PLAY. h The display changes to the Playback Screen and the image that was just captured is shown. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to see. <Video clip playback>...
  • Page 8 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP) Introduced here is the procedure to use the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) to burn movies captured with your camera to a DVD, creating your original DVD. Install the application programs Install two programs from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition (in this manual, referred to as...

  • Page 9: Copy Data From Your Camera To The Computer

    In the installation window, click on [Finish]. h The installation window closes. h Remove the DVD-ROM from your computer’s DVD drive. <About the Kodak online service> h When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.
  • Page 10 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Select [COMPUTER], and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer connection mode appears. h Select [CARD READER], and press the SET button. h The screen to import data to the computer appears on your computer’s monitor.
  • Page 11 Burn video clips onto a DVD Double-click on your desktop’s Premiere Elements icon to run the Premiere Elements program. h The Premiere Elements welcome screen appears. Click on the [New Project] icon. h The [New Project] dialog box appears. Type a project name in the “Name:” field. h Use any name that is easy to understand.
  • Page 12 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click the [OK] button. h The screen to edit the data you’ll burn to the DVD appears. Click on [Files and folders] in the “Get Media from:” field. h The screen to select the data to burn to the DVD appears. h Specify the folder that contains the files (My Pictures\Adobe\Digital Camera Data\Date folder).
  • Page 13 Click the [Open] button. h The window to select the data closes, and the display returns to the screen to edit the data you’ll burn to the DVD. h The data specified in step 6 appears in the “Available Media:” field. Double-click on the data you wish to burn to the DVD.
  • Page 14 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click the [Create DVD] tab. h “DVD menus” appears. Click the [Burn DVD] button. h The dialog box to burn to a DVD appears. h For “Burn to:” in the “DVD Settings”, specify “Disc”. Click the [Burn] button. h Burning to DVD begins.
  • Page 15 How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature. English...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 11 How to use the accessories ... 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera ... 16 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ... 17 High-quality images with “high definition”...
  • Page 17 SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES ...68 For best results ...68 Using the autofocus ...69 Select the recording size ...71 Select the focus setting ...72 Hints for taking pictures ...73 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...74 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...75 Using the flash ...77 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ...78 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) ...80 SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 18 CONTENTS ISO SENSITIVITY ... 110 WHITE BALANCE ... 112 EXPOSURE SETTING ... 113 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ... 115 FACE CHASER ... 116 HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE ... 117 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ... 118 PLAYBACK SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ... 119 FILE PROTECT ... 121 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS ...
  • Page 19 FILE NO. MEMORY ...162 FORMATTING A CARD ...165 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ...167 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...168 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ...168 For audio recordings ...168 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ...170 OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL ...172...
  • Page 20 CONTENTS Docking station ... 217 Remote control unit ... 217 Concerning the multi-indicator ... 218 Supplied AC adaptor ... 219 Supplied Li-ion battery pack ... 219 Others ... 220 Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and ready to go ...

  • Page 21: 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 22 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Photographing people • “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 98 • “FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 100 Sharp face shots • “FACE CHASER” on page 116 Simplified operation for shooting/playback • “SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE” on page 46 •...
  • Page 23 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 82 • “Audio playback” on page 96 Continuous playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 85 and 119 Adjust the monitor brightness • “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 154 Playback on a TV •...
  • Page 24 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Search for image/audio files • “9-image display playback” on page 89 • “Selecting the playback folder” on page 90 Delete files • “DELETING FILES” on page 87 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips •...
  • Page 25 Basic operation Use the camera as a card reader • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer • “Copy data from your camera to the computer” on page viii Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD •...

  • Page 26: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Soft case (page 15): 1 i Xacti Software DVD (DVD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Docking station (pages 24 and 28): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i HDMI cable (page 175): 1...
  • Page 27 i Remote control unit (pages 25, 29 to 31 and 81): 1 i Lens cap (page 14): 1 i Microphone connection cable (page 186): 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i Quick Guide FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.

  • Page 28: How To Use The Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap English...
  • Page 29 k Lens cap <When the handstrap is not used> English...
  • Page 30 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES <When used with the handstrap> k Soft case English...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

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

  • Page 33: Includes Simple Mode For Quick-And-Easy Operation

    Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 46) Select from two shooting/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many features and functions. Example: Select movie and photo size <SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu>...

  • Page 34: Sharp Face Shots

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Sharp face shots (page 116) Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the subject’s face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and automatically adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate. Now those otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be minimized.
  • Page 35 Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (pages 21 and 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) 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 DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.

  • Page 36: System Map

    SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Remote control unit i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer i Photo shop Separately sold or commercially available SD Memory Card English Docking station Computer Hard disc Printer AC adaptor (supplied)

  • Page 37: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Front Flash Lens Remote control sensor Headphones terminal cover Monitor unit To open SETUP SETUP Strap holder Stereo microphone ON/OFF button English...
  • Page 38 PARTS NAMES Rear FULL AUTO button ] button MENU button Multi-indicator Monitor Speaker SIMPLE/NORMAL switch Bottom Tripod stand hole English Zoom switch [T]/[]] [W]/[P] ] button REC/PLAY switch SET button Card slot cover DC IN terminal cover Docking station terminal...

  • Page 39: Docking Station

    Docking station Front Docking station terminal Operation mode button Rear DC IN terminal USB terminal COMPONENT/AV terminal HDMI terminal English...

  • Page 40: Remote Control Unit

    PARTS NAMES Remote control unit <In the shooting mode> ] button ] button 3 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side 4 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side 5 SET button 6 Works the same as toggling SET button to the left 7 MENU button...

  • Page 41: Install The Card

    INSTALL THE CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 165). Open the card slot cover. Card slot cover 1 Release from the bottom end. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place.
  • Page 42 INSTALL THE CARD Close the card slot 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. 1 Open 2 Push CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card.

  • Page 43: Preparing The Docking Station

    PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION The supplied docking station is used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV, as well as to charge the battery pack installed in the camera. Connect the docking station to a power outlet. h Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.

  • Page 44: Preparing The Remote Control Unit

    PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with the camera. Prepare the battery A battery is already installed in the remote control unit at the time of purchase. Pull out the battery insulating sheet.

  • Page 45: How To Use The Remote Control Unit

    How to use the remote control unit The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.). When operating the remote control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it and the remote control sensor.
  • Page 46 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Changing the remote control code The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is used.

  • Page 47: Preparing The Power

    PREPARING THE POWER Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used. Charging the battery pack Open the battery cover. 1 Push Battery cover Insert the battery pack.
  • Page 48 PREPARING THE POWER Replace the battery cover. 1 Align the cover <To remove the battery pack...> h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. Prepare the docking station (page 28). English 2 Push...
  • Page 49 Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set the camera in the docking station. h Set the camera securely, making sure that the camera is correctly oriented in relation to the terminal contacts in the docking station. h Charging begins when the camera is set in the docking station.
  • Page 50 PREPARING THE POWER CAUTION Using the camera when it is set in the docking station... i You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the docking station. Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a long time.

  • Page 51: When Using A Power Outlet

    When using a power outlet Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used. Using the AC adaptor DC IN terminal To power outlet DC IN terminal cover To open 1 Use fingernail 2 Pull towards...

  • Page 52: Using The Docking Station

    PREPARING THE POWER Using the docking station Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord to connect the docking station to a power outlet, and set the camera in the docking station. Push firmly Power cord To power outlet English Docking station DC IN terminal Supplied AC adaptor...

  • Page 53: About Recharging

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

  • Page 54: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND Turning on the camera Set the REC/PLAY switch. To shoot pictures: Set to REC. To play back images: Set to PLAY. Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on. h If the date and time have not been set, the screen to set the date and time is shown...

  • Page 55: Turning On The Camera When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active

    Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after 1 minute of no use during shooting, or 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).
  • Page 56 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF HINT To immediately activate the power save mode 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 57: 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 58 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display.
  • Page 59 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback 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. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days).

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

    SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camera (page 39). Set the REC/PLAY switch to the desired mode. For recording: Set it to REC.

  • Page 61: Simple Mode/Normal Mode

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

  • Page 62: Switching Between The Simple And Normal Modes

    SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch, located next to the monitor, to switch between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes. Set the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to the desired mode. SIMPLE mode: Set it to SIMPLE. NORMAL mode: Set it to NORMAL.

  • Page 63: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen

    Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode. h Use the REC/PLAY switch to select the shooting mode or playback mode. To access the Shooting Menu: Set the switch to REC. To access the Playback Menu: Set the switch to PLAY.
  • Page 64 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Set the camera to the SIMPLE mode or NORMAL mode. h Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to select the desired mode. To select the SIMPLE mode: Set the switch to SIMPLE. To select the NORMAL mode: Set the switch to NORMAL. SIMPLE/NORMAL switch SIMPLE mode F3.5...
  • Page 65 Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in steps 1 and 2 appears on the monitor. Display the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu → go to page 51, step 4. Display the NORMAL Mode Setting Menu → go to page 52, step 4. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.
  • Page 66 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE To access the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu Screen Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. English Select an item to change Description of selected item...
  • Page 67 To access a NORMAL Mode Setting Menu Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Toggle the SET button to the right. RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER...
  • Page 68 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. English Select an item to change RECORDING MENU...
  • Page 69 HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective. : This setting is effective during still image shooting. : This setting is effective during video clip recording. : This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip recording.

  • Page 70: Overview Of The Simple Mode Setting Screen

    SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu English Select movie and photo size...
  • Page 71 1 Recording size (page 71) h Select the video clip size to record. : The recorded video clip size will be 1280 × 720 pixels, and the captured still image size will be 3072 × 2304 pixels w. : The video clip size will be 640 ×...
  • Page 72 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu Start slideshow English...
  • Page 73 1 Slideshow (page 85) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 86) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback. 3 Delete (page 87) h Delete files. 4 Remaining battery power indication (page 170) English...

  • Page 74: Overview Of The Normal Mode Setting Screen

    SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu <Tab 1> English RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER HD-SHQ...
  • Page 75 1 Video clip settings (page 92) <HD mode> &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 frames per second (high bit rate). A: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 frames per second (standard bit rate). <SD mode> ): Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second (high bit rate).
  • Page 76 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE <Tab 2> English RECORDING MENU MOVIE STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE WHITE BALANCE...
  • Page 77 1 Movie stabilizer (page 104) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. ]: Record without image stabilizer. \: Record with image stabilizer on. 2 Focus range (page 106) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject.
  • Page 78 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE <Tab 3> English RECORDING MENU EXPOSURE DIGITAL ZOOM FACE CHASER HIGH SENSITIVITY...
  • Page 79 1 Exposure (page 113) @: The exposure is set automatically. T: Set the shutter speed manually. g: Set the aperture manually. H: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually. 2 Digital zoom (page 115) Q: Enable the digital zoom. B: Disable the digital zoom. 3 Face chaser (page 116) -: Enable face chaser.
  • Page 80 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu <Tab 1> 1 Slideshow (page 119) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 86) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback. 3 Protect (page 121) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) English...
  • Page 81 <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU 1 Resize (page 129) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 2 Edit photo (page 130) h Repair the red-eye effect to make eyes look more natural or enhance blurry images due to camera shake. 3 Extract still image (page 132) h Extract a still image from a video clip.

  • Page 82: Full Auto Mode

    FULL AUTO MODE In the full auto mode, you can record files using the settings in effect at the time of shipment from the factory. However, even if you set the camera to the full auto mode, the settings you specified in the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode are retained, so your specified settings will be restored when you quit the full auto mode.

  • Page 83: Simple

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

  • Page 84: 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 85 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 86: Select The Recording Size

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 87: Select The Focus Setting

    Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal).

  • Page 88: 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 [ button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 145). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera.

  • Page 89: Video Clip Recording

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the shooting mode (page 45). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting. h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording...

  • Page 90: Shooting Single Shots

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the shooting mode (page 45). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
  • Page 91 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 (page 154) by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark &...

  • Page 92: Using The Flash

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 93: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 39), and set it to the shooting mode (page 45). Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 94 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i The face chaser feature (page 116) are inoperative. Why does recording stop? i When you capture a still image during video clip recording, recording briefly stops while the image is being saved.

  • Page 95: Macro-Photography (Zoom)

    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the subject. Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor.

  • Page 96: Shooting And Playback With The Remote Control Unit

    SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture images and play them back using the supplied remote control unit. Prepare the remote control unit (page 29). Turn the camera on, and set the REC/PLAY switch to REC or PLAY. h Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC for shooting, or to PLAY for playback.

  • Page 97: Playing Back Video Clips And Still Images

    PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 45). Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen.
  • Page 98 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause To play back During forward one image playback at a time During reverse (single- playback frame step) During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback...
  • Page 99 HINT The file for a video clip is very large i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky.

  • Page 100: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files.

  • Page 101: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the volume, and press the SET button.

  • Page 102: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once. Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select the delete c icon, and press the SET button.
  • Page 103 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “YES”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 104: Playback Modes

    PLAYBACK MODES 9-image display playback Display the image you wish to play back. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button.

  • Page 105: Selecting The Playback Folder

    Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side 2 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears.

  • Page 106: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    PLAYBACK MODES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.

  • Page 107: Normal

    RECORDING SIZE The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording size that is correct for the intended purpose.

  • Page 108: Still Images

    RECORDING SIZE CAUTION When editing video clips... i In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in the same mode. i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Still images For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio.

  • Page 109: Sequential Shots

    Sequential shots Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “PHOTO”, and press the SET button. Select P, and press the SET button. Press the [ ] button. h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ kept pressed. HINT i The maximum number of images in a sequential shots sequence is 5.

  • Page 110: Audio Recording

    RECORDING SIZE Audio recording Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “MOVIE”, and press the SET button. Select <, and press the SET button. h The audio recording mode is enabled.

  • Page 111: Audio Playback

    Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ button while recording. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording. HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording i Press the [...
  • Page 112 RECORDING SIZE Play back the recording. To do this... Start playback Normal Pause playback Stop playback Fast forward Fast forward/ Fast fast reverse reverse Pause Return to normal playback Louder Volume adjustment Softer CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode.

  • Page 113: Scene Select

    SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “SCENE SELECT”, and press the SET button. Scene Features setting The camera makes the Auto optimum settings.
  • Page 114 SCENE SELECT Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the scene select function setting. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.

  • Page 115: Filters

    FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “FILTER”, and press the SET button. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).

  • Page 116: Flash Operation

    FLASH OPERATION 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. The flash can be enabled only when capturing single still images. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “FLASH”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 117: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Set the delay time before recording starts after the [ pressed. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “SELF- TIMER”, and press the SET button. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ ] button is pressed.
  • Page 118 SELF-TIMER HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 149), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.

  • Page 119: Movie Motion Compensation (Image Stabilizer)

    MOVIE MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize jittery movie images by compensating for unintentional hand motion. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “MOVIE STABILIZER”, and press the SET button. \: Motion compensation is enabled. ]: Motion compensation is not enabled. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
  • Page 120 MOVIE MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion. i If the digital zoom (page 80) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.

  • Page 121: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)

  • Page 122: How To Use The Manual Focus

    FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “FOCUS”, and press the SET button. Select “MANUAL”, and 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 123: Focus Mode

    FOCUS MODE You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark &...

  • Page 124: Light-Measuring Mode Setting

    LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area.

  • Page 125: 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 NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “ISO”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 126 ISO SENSITIVITY HINT i By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase or the images may be irregular. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 149), you can change the ISO setting from the Shooting Screen.

  • Page 127: 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 NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “WHITE BALANCE”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 128: Exposure Setting

    EXPOSURE SETTING The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually by the user. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “EXPOSURE”, and press the SET button. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program AE).
  • Page 129 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. <If T, g or , was selected> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select ND filter, aperture value or shutter speed. 2 Toggle the SET button left or right to change the setting for the selected parameter.

  • Page 130: 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 NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “DIGITAL ZOOM”, and press the SET button. Q: Digital zoom can be used. B: Digital zoom cannot be used.

  • Page 131: Face Chaser

    FACE CHASER As you capture a still image, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject’s face. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “FACE CHASER”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 132: High Sensitivity Mode

    HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 48), select “HIGH SENSITIVITY”, and press the SET button. 1: The high sensitivity mode is activated.

  • Page 133: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (page 149), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 149). Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned.

  • Page 134: Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select “SLIDESHOW”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 135 Select “START” and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button. HINT BGM for video clips? i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track is played back;...

  • Page 136: File Protect

    FILE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. h “LOCK” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then “UNLOCK”...

  • Page 137: 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 138 PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 132).

  • Page 139: 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 (ALL IMAGES). Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 122). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”.
  • Page 140 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. h Press the SET button.

  • Page 141: 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 122). Select “INDEX”. Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears.

  • Page 142: 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 122). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. CANCEL: Clear the printing instructions for all images.

  • Page 143: Rotate Still Image

    ROTATE STILL IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48). Select “ROTATE”, and press the SET button. RIGHT: Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees.

  • Page 144: Reduce Still Image Size (Resize)

    REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48). Select “RESIZE”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 145: Correcting Camera Shake And Red-Eye Effect

    CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, and enhance still images that are blurry due to camera shake. Display the image to be modified, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48).
  • Page 146 CORRECTING CAMERA SHAKE AND RED-EYE EFFECT Press the [ ] button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to save the original image. SAVE AS NEW: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved.

  • Page 147: Extracting One Frame From Avideo Clip

    EXTRACTING ONE FRAME 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 file remains unchanged). Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save.

  • Page 148: Editing Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames (1, 2) where the...

  • Page 149: Procedure To Join Video Clips

    Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). i The video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.) CAUTION...

  • Page 150: Video Clip Cutting (Extracting)

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “CUT” and press the SET button.
  • Page 151 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract.
  • Page 152 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Press the [O] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clip and replace it with the edited video clip.

  • Page 153: Joining Video Clips

    Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 48), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 6-image playback display for video clips appears.
  • Page 154 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press the SET button. h The specified video clip is labeled with a number. h Up to 9 video clips can be selected. h To cancel a selection and remove the number label from a video clip, select the video clip and press the SET button.
  • Page 155 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen. HINT i If the original video clip is protected, even if you select “OVERWRITE” in step 5 and press the SET button, the original video clip will not be erased. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (page 121).

  • Page 156: Displaying File Properties (Information Screen)

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

  • Page 157: Option Settings

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

  • Page 158: Screen Display

    SCREEN DISPLAY Specify what information is displayed on the Playback Screen. Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “INFO DISPLAY”, and press the SET button. SHOW ALL: Display the capture date and playback time (for video clips). DATE & TIME: Display the capture-date.

  • Page 159: Select The Startup Display

    SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY The startup display is the display that appears on the monitor when the camera is turned on in the recording mode. Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “STARTUP DISPLAY”, and press the SET button. DATE &...

  • Page 160: Operation Sounds

    OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons ([ button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide. Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “OPERATION BEEP”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 161 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” or “AUDIO GUIDE” is selected> h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

  • Page 162: Post-View Display Setting

    POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the [ ] button is pressed. Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “POST VIEW”, and press the SET button. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.

  • Page 163: Specify A Folder To Save Files

    SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “REC FOLDER”, and press the SET button. <Create a new folder> h Select “NEW”. <Select an existing folder>...

  • Page 164: 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 Setting Menu (page 142). Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press the SET button. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up.
  • Page 165 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 166: Noise-Reduction Function

    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Image noise when recording video clips or still images, as well as audio noise such as from the wind, can be minimized with the noise-reduction function. Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “NOISE REDUCTION”, and press the SET button. MOVIE NR: Set ON/OFF the function to reduce image noise when recording a...

  • Page 167: Adjust The Image Quality

    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “IMAGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal. VIVID: Color saturation is increased. SOFT: The sharpness is subdued for a softer image.

  • Page 168: 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. Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “FLICKER REDUCT”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 169: 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 Setting Menu (page 142). Select “BRIGHTNESS”, and press the SET button. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the brightness, and press the SET button.

  • Page 170: 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 Setting Menu (page 142). Select “LANGUAGE”, and press the SET button. Japanese ENGLISH: English FRANCAIS: French DEUTSCH: German ESPAÑOL: Spanish...

  • Page 171: Tv Output Setting

    TV OUTPUT SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal, COMPONENT/AV terminal or HDMI terminal. Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the COMPONENT/AV terminal.
  • Page 172 TV OUTPUT SETTING Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. <If “TV SYSTEM” is selected> NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. <If “TV TYPE” is selected> 4:3: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4:3 is connected.
  • Page 173 k Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
  • Page 174 TV OUTPUT SETTING “TV TYPE” TV type to be setting connected 16:9 16:9 * The still image examples are for images captured in a 16:9 still image mode. CAUTION If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE”...

  • Page 175: 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 176 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 177: File No. Memory

    FILE NO. MEMORY 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 178 FILE NO. MEMORY i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
  • Page 179 Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “FILE NO. CONT’D”, and press the SET button. The file number memory function is OFF: The file number memory function is off. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The selected file number memory function is set. HINT i Until the file number memory function is turned “OFF”, consecutive file names are assigned.

  • Page 180: 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 181 Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” 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. Formatting erases the data i When a card is formatted, all data recorded on the card is erased.

  • Page 182: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Setting Menu (page 142). Select “RESET SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Setting Menu. Select “RESET”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 183: 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 184 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (page 87) from the card.

  • Page 185: 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 215.
  • Page 186 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 141). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10 °C [50°F]) the number of images that can be...

  • Page 187: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the connection cable. Connection Image output cable destination Camera monitor Dedicated S-AV interface cable Dedicated Camera monitor component cable Camera monitor HDMI cable m: Images are output n: Images are not output COMPONENT/AV terminal...

  • Page 188: Enjoy Higher Image Quality

    ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal <When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal> COMPONENT/AV terminal i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. * When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.

  • Page 189: Connect To The 480P/720P Terminal

    Connect to the 480p/720p terminal If your TV has a 480p/720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. COMPONENT/AV terminal i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. NOTE If your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capability i The images will not appear on the TV.

  • Page 190: Connecting To The Hdmi Terminal

    ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connecting to the HDMI terminal HDMI terminal To reduce spurious radiation i Please affix the cores (included) <Docking station end> Core (large) HINT i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. English HDMI cable (recommended accessory)

  • Page 191: Playing Back On A Tv

    PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera’s monitor.

  • Page 192: Xacti Library

    Xacti Library The Xacti Library feature allows you to save files recorded with your camera to a large-capacity hard disk without using a computer and play them back on your TV. No computer operation is involved. You can view high-definition images right on your TV screen.

  • Page 193: Connecting To A Printer

    PictBridge MODE 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). Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer.
  • Page 194 PictBridge MODE Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu 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 195: Printing

    PRINTING Printing selected images Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 178). Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to print.

  • Page 196: Printing All Images

    PRINTING Printing all images Print all of the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 178). 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 197: Making An Index Print

    Making an index print Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the print preparations (page 178). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.

  • Page 198: Printing Images According To Printing Instructions (Requested Images)

    PRINTING Printing images according to printing instructions (requested images) Procedure to print all the ordered images. Complete the print preparations (page 122), and complete the print preparations (page 178). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears.

  • Page 199: Changing The Printer Settings

    Changing the printer settings Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the print preparations (page 178). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen appears.
  • Page 200 PRINTING 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 201: Other Connections

    CONNECTING HEADPHONES Commercially sold headphones can be connected to the camera’s headphones terminal. Core (supplied) CAUTION i It is recommended that you do not use headphones while driving an automobile or motorbike, while riding a bicycle or while walking. 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 202: 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 203 Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. —...

  • Page 204: Manual Focus

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Shooting How can I get the distant view into focus? The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. English Answer Action — Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical...
  • Page 205 Question When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus?
  • Page 206 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Why do vertical stripes appear? Why isn’t the magnified image Viewing clear? images Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a...
  • Page 207 Question Why is there no sound? What is the difference among the normal video (composite video) output, S-video output and component/HDMI output? Connecting to a TV Can the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable be connected at the same time and output the image?
  • Page 208 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the Misc. “Card full” message appear? Why does the “Card is protected”...
  • Page 209 Question A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Can I use my camera abroad? Misc Why does the “System error” message appear? Answer The card contains After saving your files that were files to a different saved using a medium, format the device other than...

  • Page 210: 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 ] button or ] button is Shooting pressed.
  • Page 211 Problem An image is not captured when the ] button or ] button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting The digital zoom does not work. Cause Action The maximum Install a new number of card. images that Delete the can be images that are captured or the...
  • Page 212 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self- timer. When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. Shooting There is noise in the captured image. When recording a video clip under...
  • Page 213 Problem During video clip recording, recording momentarily stops. Shooting The \ icon appears, and shooting is not possible. No playback image Monitor appears. Cause Action You captured a Not a still image malfunction. during video When a still clip recording. image is captured during video...
  • Page 214 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Viewing images The video clip picture is flickering. 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...
  • Page 215 Problem The image is too bright. Red-eye correction was not successful. Viewing images The video clip playback stops momentarily. Cause Action The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure compensation function.
  • Page 216 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is not in focus. Viewing images English Cause Action The subject is Capture the too close to the image with the camera. subject within The focus photographable setting is not range. correct. Select the correct focus setting for your needs.
  • Page 217 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. Cause Action This is due to Capture the ambient image using lighting.
  • Page 218 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. Connecting No image or to a TV sound. The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. English Cause Action The TV output Select the...
  • Page 219 Problem The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. Charging The “No card” message appears. The “Image is protected” Misc. message appears and the file cannot be deleted. Cause Action The AC Check that the adaptor is not power cord of...
  • Page 220 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time” (page 216). The battery Misc. pack appears to be swollen. English Cause Action The audio...

  • Page 221: Docking Station

    Docking station Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control unit Cause Action The remote Aim the remote control unit is control unit at aimed at the the camera’s TV (not at the remote control camera’s sensor (within remote control a range of...
  • Page 222 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control unit English Cause Action The remote Operate the control unit is remote control too far from the unit from a camera’s position up to remote control 7 meters from sensor.

  • Page 223: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters

    Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Focus range: + cannot be selected. Night view portrait Snow & beach Focus range: Fixed at *. Fireworks Flash: Fixed at l. Focus range: + cannot be selected. Lamp* Flash: Fixed at l.
  • Page 224 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 any setting other than =.

  • Page 225: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback) Recorded image Still images: file format Video clips: Audio: Data storage SD Memory Card (equivalent to a maximum 8 GB media SDHC Memory Card) Camera effective Approx. 7.1 million pixels number of pixels Image sensor 1/2.5-inch (1 cm) CCD Virtual number of pixels: Approx.
  • Page 226 SPECIFICATIONS Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution) White balance Lens Aperture * Video clip files recorded with models VPC-CA65 and VPC-CG65 are in the same H.264 format as this model. However, such files cannot be played back, since they are not compatible due to differences such as the data compression method.
  • Page 227 Exposure control Programmable AE/Shutter speed priority AE/ type Aperture priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure compensation available from the Shooting Setting Screen (0 ±1.8 EV in 0.3 EV steps) Light-measuring Multi-section measuring, center-weighted mode measuring, spot measuring Range Total mode: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (Wide end) 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (Tele end) Normal mode: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity...
  • Page 228 SPECIFICATIONS Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient environment Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight English 13 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps, 1/30 sec in AUTO mode) 5 lux (HD mode/normal mode, 30 fps; 1/15 sec in the HIGH SENSITIVITY or lamp mode) Electronic (video clip recording mode or still image shooting mode)

  • Page 229: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors [COMPONENT/ Regrouped jack AV] (480p/720p Audio output) terminal* output Video output S-video output For 480p/720p video output Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p/75 Ω unbalanced, tri-level sync Pb and Pr signals: 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω unbalanced [HDMI] terminal* Video output Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/525p (480p) Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling [USB] terminal*...

  • Page 230: Battery Life

    SPECIFICATIONS Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77 °F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use.

  • Page 231: 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 times for commercially available SD Memory Cards (2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB). Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode >...

  • Page 232: Docking Station

    SPECIFICATIONS Docking station Part number Power supply Rated output Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight Remote control unit Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight English PDS-HD700 DC 5V DC 5V 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) (recharge), –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140 °F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 105.5 (W) ×...

  • Page 233: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Slow Flashing Fast Orange Camera status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode activated During self-timer operation Accessing card data Connected to TV/...

  • Page 234: Supplied Ac Adaptor

    SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor Part number Power source Rated output Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-HD700 Power cord VPC-HD700EX rated value VPC-HD700GX i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements.

  • Page 235: Others

    Others Mac OS, QuickTime, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft ®...

  • Page 236: Before Capturing Those Important Shots, Be Sure To First Take A Test Shot To Comfirm That Your Camera Is Set Up And Ready To Go

    DVD for example, of the files in the hard disk you are using for the Xacti Library. Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for loss of files/data due to failure of your hard disk.

  • Page 237: 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 238: 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 239 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 240 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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