Sanyo fisher co. instruction manual digital movie camera vpc-ca6ex, vpc-ca6 (193 pages)
Summary of Contents for Fisher FVD-C1
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Pocket CameraCorder FVD-C1 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the FVD-C1. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the section “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY” on pages 7 to 24. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
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Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Califor- nia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Declaration of Conformity Model number : FVD-C1 Trade Name : Fisher 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...
OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enjoying using your camera right away, given below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to playback. SETUP (1) Connect the AC adapter/charger (page 128). (2) Install the battery pack and SD Memory Card* in the camera (page 35, 36).
PLAYBACK (1) View your photos in the BASIC operation mode (page 64). Playback as well is easy in the BASIC mode. : About the SD Memory Card In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as “card”. : Shooting in the BASIC mode For recording and viewing images, your camera has two modes to choose from.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CAMERA WARNING i i i i If the camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the battery pack. e If the camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
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WARNING i i i i Do not get the camera wet e This camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. e Do not use the camera in a bathroom. e If the camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery pack.
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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING i i i i Do not use where there is risk of explosion e Do not use the camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.
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CAUTION i i i i Cautions during use and storage e This camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. d Places in direct sunlight d Places where humidity and temperature are high d Places that may get wet d Places close to an air conditioner or heater d Inside a car...
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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER DANGER i i i i Do not recharge battery packs that are not Li-ion battery packs (Model DB-L20) e Do not recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20).
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DANGER i i i i Cautions when plugging in e Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. If the docking station or AC adapter/charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire.
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DANGER i i i i Keep out of the reach of children e Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. i i i i If smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if strange noises are heard, immediately unplug the power cord from the power outlet e If used under these conditions, it make cause a fire or...
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CAUTION i i i i Do not damage the power cord e Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples.
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LI-ION BATTERY PACK (DB-L20) DANGER This camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20). i i i i If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep it well away from fire.
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DANGER i i i i Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks e If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
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DANGER i i i i Use only the supplied docking station and AC adapter/charger e If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
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WARNING i i i i Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully charged e If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
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Concerning the accessories WARNING i i i i Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter/charger e Use only the supplied docking station and AC adapter/charger with your camera. Do not use a docking station or AC adapter/charger other than the ones indicated here, designed for specific use with your camera.
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CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (CR2025) WARNING i i i i Cautions concerning the CR2025 bat- tery e A CR2025 lithium battery is used for the remote control. Do not use a battery other than the CR2025 lithium battery. e Install the battery with the (+) and ( terminals correctly oriented as indicated.
Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly. e Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the camera, any of its accessories, or its software.
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i i i i Caution concerning the battery pack e Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the batteries. Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance.
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(such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk). e Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data.
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i i i i Cautions when handling the cards e The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks. e Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle, near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES e e e e Handstrap: 1 e e e e Docking station: 1 e e e e Remote control unit: A lithium battery (CR2025) is installed at the time of pur- chase. e e e e AC adapter/charger and power cord: 1 English e e e e Software: 2 CD-...
e e e e SD Memory Card (512MB): 1 i i i i Handstrap i i i i Lens cap Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: e SD Memory Card Contact end •...
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your digital 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 shooting a video clip, or make just an audio recording. In addition, by using the supplied docking station, it’s easy to hook up your camera to a TV or computer.
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Twin menus for easy operation (page 42) The novice photographer will have no problem taking beautiful pictures, thanks to the BASIC mode easy menu. All the settings necessary to cap- ture the picture you want are easily and quickly set up. Of course, the EXPERT mode menu is available for the experienced photographer, pro- viding full control over detailed camera settings.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of yourself.
Docking station for easy connection The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can view your photos on your TV or computer right away. The remote control unit makes it even more convenient.
PREPARATION PARTS NAMES Front Lens Flash Monitor unit Stereo microphone <To open the monitor unit> Speaker ON/OFF button English...
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Rear Multi-indicator G Lit Green: USB interface connection (PC connection mode) Red: USB interface connection (PictBridge mode) Charge the flush Orange: AV cable connection G Flashing Green: Power save mode Red (long interval): During self-timer photography Red (short interval): Accessing the card, battery charge error Still image shooting button Bottom...
PARTS NAMES Docking station Front Docking station terminal CAMERA/CHARGE button Charging indicator Remote control sensor Camera indicator Rear DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal Cable adapter Docking station terminal DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal English...
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. In addition, if the battery charge becomes low while you are using the camera, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as possible. Connect the AC adapter/charger to a power outlet.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 122). Make sure that the battery pack polarity (+ and –) and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery cover on the side.
Close the battery cover. e Match the [I] marks, and slide the cover towards the front to close it. e At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to install a fully charged battery pack in the camera (page 34).
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Set the main switch. To shoot pictures: Set to [REC]. To play back images: Set the [PLAY]. Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. e The camera turns on, and an image appears on the LCD monitor.
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Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after one minute of no use during shooting, or five minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). e When the power save function is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods: Move the main switch.
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. e The camera turns off. HINT To immediately activate the power save function e Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode e To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.
OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the LCD monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
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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.
SWITCHING THE MENU MODE Switch from the BASIC mode menu to the EXPERT mode menu, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. Turn on the camera (page 37). Press the MENU button. e The Menu Screen (the Shooting Setting Screen or the Playback Setting Screen) appears.
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SWITCHING THE MENU MODE Toggle the SET button to the left. e The screen to select the menu mode appears. Toggle the SET button to the left again. e The menu mode switches from one mode to the other. English <Example: Shooting mode>...
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbow close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.
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 82).
e Fast-moving subjects 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. Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds e 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 108).
BASIC MODE SHOOTING CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [l] to start recording. e Recording begins. During shooting, X appears in the LCD monitor. e It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting.
Capturing still images Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to REC. Press the still image shooting button [S] to capture the image. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. e The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
CAPTURING IMAGES Shoot a still image while recording a video clip You can capture a still image while you are recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [l] to begin recording.
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Note About the target mark e The target mark indicates the position which is currently focused. If the target mark does not appear, or if it appears at a position that is different from the point you wish to focus, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle.
CAPTURING IMAGES AUDIO RECORDING You can make audio recordings with your camera. Select the audio recording icon < from the recording mode menu, and press the SET button. e The camera changes to the audio recording mode. Press the video clip recording button [l].
ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN For shooting in the BASIC mode, you can change the video clip image quality and still image resolution settings, as well as modify the shooting settings for various functions. These settings are performed on the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen.
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ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen English ................
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1 Video clip menu (page 55) 8: Record at 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second 9: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second <: 320 x 240 pixels, 15 frames per second =: 176 x 144 pixels, 15 frames per second <: Make an audio recording 2 Photo resolution menu (page...
CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS In the BASIC mode, you can change the monitor brightness, the video clip image quality and the still image resolution settings. Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher the frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback.
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.
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CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor (when shooting) The brightness of the LCD monitor during shooting can be adjusted. Adjust the brightness when it is difficult to see the LCD monitor image due to ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright surroundings, such as outdoors on a sunny day, you can turn the backlight OFF to preserve battery power.
OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Scene Select feature You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 52), and select the scene select menu. = : The camera makes settings suitable for the surrounding conditions.
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Note e When capturing images using the lamp Q or night view / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. Filter feature The filter feature changes the aperture and shutter speed settings, as well as the color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image.
Using the flash The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode).
OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 47. For still image shooting, see page 48. e To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button. Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
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Self-timer photography Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 52), and 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 video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed.
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... e If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the image is captured, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button one more time to restart the self-timer.
PLAYBACK index VIEWING IMAGES Turn on the camera (page 37), and set the main switch to PLAY. e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a video clip was recorded, the last recorded video clip is displayed. e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a still image was captured, the last recorded still image is displayed.
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VIEWING IMAGES To play back one image at a time (single-frame step) e During forward playback After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right. For slow playback, press and hold the SET button to the right. e During reverse playback After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the left.
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Convenient 9-image display playback Turn on the camera (page 37), and set the main switch to PLAY. e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a video clip was recorded, the last recorded video clip is displayed. e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a still image was captured, the last recorded still image is displayed.
VIEWING IMAGES Audio data playback A { mark indicates an image for which audio data was also recorded. Playback Press the SET button. Pause During playback, toggle the SET button up. Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify.
ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN The BASIC mode playback settings are performed on the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to PLAY. Press the MENU button.
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ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen 1 Playback method setting [page 70] e Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback [page 66] e Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format. 3 Volume control [page 71] e Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.
OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playback mode Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. e The Playback Mode Screen appears.
OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Volume control Adjust the volume of video clip and audio data playback. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). Select the volume icon Z, and press the SET button. e The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to set to the desired volume, and press the SET button.
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Monitor brightness (playback) Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display during playback. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright surroundings, such as outdoors on a sunny day, you can turn the backlight OFF to preserve battery power.
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OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Image protect mode (prevent accidental erasure) Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. e “LOCK?”...
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CAUTION e Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted. HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... e Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image...
OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Erasing data You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the data one at a time, or all at once. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button.
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Toggle the SET button up or down to select “YES”, and press the SET button. <ONE ERASE> e The currently displayed image is deleted. e To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. e To return to the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button.
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OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Displaying image data (Information Screen) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. Press the MENU button for at about 2 seconds. e The Playback Information Screen appears.
EXPERT MODE SHOOTING index ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN Compared to the BASIC mode, the EXPERT mode allows you much more control over the various shooting settings. These settings are performed on the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen. Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen Turn on the camera (page 37).
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ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen English ....................
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1 Video clip menu (page 81) :: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, low compression 8: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second 9: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames per second <: 320 x 240 pixels, 15 frames per second =: 176 x 144 pixels, 15 frames per second...
VIDEO IMAGE QUALITY For high image quality and smooth video clip playback, a larger number of pixels and high frame rate is selected. A lower compression rate setting produces even more beautiful images. However, the file size becomes large and uses more memory, set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose.
FOCUS Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the focus menu. e 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 to infinity Tele end: 80 cm to infinity (Total)
FLICKER-REDUCTION FUNCTION 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 for a frequency of 50 Hz. Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the flicker-reduction...
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 EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the ISO sensitivity menu.
WHITE BALANCE SETTING This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the white balance menu.
EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Set the main switch to REC, and set the camera to the EXPERT shooting mode (page 78). e To exit the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen, press the MENU button.
PLAYBACK ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN The EXPERT mode playback settings are performed on the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to [PLAY]. Press the MENU button.
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EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN 1 Playback method setting (page e Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 66) e Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format. 3 Volume control (page 71) e Adjust the video clip and audio data playback volume.
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 87). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. e The Rotate Image Screen appears. K : Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees.
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”).
EDITING 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.) e The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip.
Deleting part of a video clip Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. e 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.
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. e 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.
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Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clip is saved. The original video clip is not saved. Press the SET button. e If “YES” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Joining two video clips Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip start Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 87). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. e The Edit Video Screen appears. Select the join icon x.
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Press the SET button. e The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. Press the SET button. Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Press the SET button. e The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. e If “NO” was selected in step 8, the original video clips are erased when the joined video clip is saved. e Press the MENU button, or select the d icon and press the SET button, to return to the Playback Setting Screen.
PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
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PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) HINT e 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. HINT About the DPOF format e DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format.
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the Print Settings Screen (page 98). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
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PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specifying dated prints> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. d The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option.
Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTINGS” and press the SET button. e The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button.
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PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Press the SET button. e The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. e This completes the setting for the index print.
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Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the Print Settings Screen (page 98). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. e The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images.
OPTION SETTINGS CAMERA SETTINGS ABOUT THE OPTION SETTING SCREEN The Option Setting Screen is used to adjust various camera settings and is common to both the BASIC and EXPERT modes. To display the Option Setting Screen Turn on the camera (page 37). Press the MENU button.
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Option Setting Screen 1 Guidance setting (page 107) e Set the help display and audio guide on or off. 2 Operation sounds setting (page 108) e Adjust the operation sounds produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed. 3 USB setting (page 110) e Specify whether a printer or a computer is connected.
GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS You can set whether or not the help display is shown on the LCD monitor, and whether the audio guide giving verbal operation instructions is enabled. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the guidance icon r, and press the SET button.
OPERATIONAL SOUNDS SETTING This setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the BEEP icon ?, and press the SET button.
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OPERATIONAL SOUNDS SETTING Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. <If TURN ON/OFF is selected> e The screen to turn the operation sounds on or off appears. e Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
USB FUNCTION SETTING Perform the USB setting when the dedicated USB interface cable is used to connect your camera to another device. Two modes are available for the USB connection function. The PC connection mode is selected when the camera is connected to a computer and used as a card reader.
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION If a reformatted 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. This is because the file number reset function is set to ON, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
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e If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. d 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 Card A 0001, 0002 ...
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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the file number reset icon Press the SET button. e The File Number Reset Screen appears. The file number reset function is OFF: The file number reset function is off.
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.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. d The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2003/12/23”. d The date is set in the following order: Set the year _ Set the month _ Set the day.
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e Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: year/month/day Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. e If “DISP OFF” is selected, the date the image was captured is not shown during playback.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of nine languages. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. e The Language Screen appears. 日本語...
TV SYSTEM SETTING This setting is to specify the type of image signal that is output from the camera’s DIGITAL/AV terminal. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. e The TV System Setting Screen appears.
POWER SAVE SETTING 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.
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Select the desired option. Press the SET button. e 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. e The standby time is set, and you are returned to the Power Save Setting Screen.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. e The Reset Settings Screen appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings.
FORMATTING A CARD The supplied card must be formatted with this camera. In addition, a card must be formatted with this camera: • After purchasing, when used for the first time, or • If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK”...
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FORMATTING A CARD Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. Select “YES”. Press the SET button. e Reformatting begins. e During reformatting, “REFORMAT” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting e Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during reformatting.
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”...
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY For audio data Display the Audio Data Information Screen (page 77). e The remaining card memory is shown. English...
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 166.
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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE HINT e If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Playback Screen. e Use only the supplied or separately sold battery pack in this camera. e Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. e Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C) the number of images that can be saved on a...
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS i n d ex DOCKING STATION Set your camera in the supplied docking station to recharge the battery pack as well as for easy connection to a computer, printer or TV. A remote control unit is provided for even easier operation of your docked camera (playback only).
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DOCKING STATION Connect to another device <To connect to a computer or printer> Use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the DIGITAL/AV terminal of the docking station to the USB terminal of a computer or printer. e Connect the dedicated USB interface cable to your computer’s USB connector.
DIGITAL/AV terminal Data file formats The format of the files saved on the card and the method in which the file names are determined are explained below. Type of data Data format Still image data JPEG Video clip data MPEG-4 MPEG-4 Audio Audio recording (AAC...
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DOCKING STATION Configuration of directories for the stored data ROOT DCIM 100SANYO MISC (Location of DPOF files) 101SANYO 102SANYO * Up to 9999 files can be stored in folder 100SANYO. If more files are made, a folder named 101SANYO is created, and they will be stored in there. New folders will then be named in sequence, i.e., 102SANYO, 103SANYO, etc.
Set the camera in the docking station Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set it in the docking station. e Note the camera’s orientation and the position of the docking station terminals, and insert the camera firmly. e Recharging begins as soon as the camera is set in the docking station.
DOCKING STATION 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 docking station, at a distance of up to 7 meters. Remote control sensor CAUTION...
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<Remote control unit button operation> 1 CH (channel) e Switch the remote control code (page 136). 2 SET e Same operation as the camera’s SET button. 3 MENU e Same operation as the camera’s MENU button. 4 [G] e Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button to the left. 5 [I] e Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button up.
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DOCKING STATION Replacing the remote control unit battery The life of the lithium battery will depend on your use of the remote control unit, but as a general guideline, it will require replacement about once a year. Follow the steps below to replace the CR2025 Lithium battery (sold commercially).
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.
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DOCKING STATION <Resetting the remote control code to “RC CODE 1”> Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking station. Hold down the CH button and press the [J] button for about 3 seconds. Select the image to play back. Connect the docking station to a TV, and set the camera in the docking station.
CABLE ADAPTER When not using the docking station, you can connect the camera to a computer, printer, TV or AC adapter/charger, etc, using the supplied adapter. Attach the adapter to the docking station terminals on the bottom of the camera. Various devices can be connected to the adapter terminals DC IN terminal: Connect the supplied AC adapter/charger.
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing. Print preparations Install the card containing the images you want to print in the camera. Use the supplied docking station or adapter to connect the camera to the printer (pages 132 and 138).
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<Using the docking station> e Set the camera in the docking station, and press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera indicator. e When the connections are complete, turn on the printer, and confirm that the camera’s multi-indicator is lit red. When the multi-indicator is lit green, it is not possible to print.
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER The PictBridge printing mode is activated. e The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears. CAUTION e During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is slower. e If the camera is powered by batteries for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient.
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To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 139). Select the choose one image icon Y, and press the SET button. e The screen to select images for printing appears.
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER Specify the number of prints. 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. e “PRINT” is selected. Press the SET button.
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To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 139). Select the print all images icon u, and press the SET button. e The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 139). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. e The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
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To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 98), and complete the printing setup (page 139). Select the print reserved images icon w, and press the SET button.
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER 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 139). Select the change printer settings icon v, and press the SET button.
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Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. d 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.
APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Why doesn’t...
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Question Why does the multi-indicator light red? Why doesn’t the flash operate? Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Shooting Which resolution setting should I use? Cause Recorded data is being saved on the card. The camera has determined that the image is bright enough and the flash is not...
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? How can I get the distant view Shooting into focus? The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. Why does the resolution setting automatically change to [ when the scene...
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Question Why does the flash setting automatically change to l when the scene select function is set to Q or the Shoot- filter is set to Why doesn’t the digital zoom work when the filter is set to 5 or (? When used in cold weather, why does the...
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is the image out of focus? Why is a part of the image missing? Why is there no Viewing image (z is images shown)? Why do vertical stripes appear? Why isn’t the magnified image clear? English Cause The focus is not locked...
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Question Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound data that I Viewing images edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no Connect- sound? ing to a Why does a message appear Printing...
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “CARD FULL” message appear? Why does the “CARD IS PROTECTED” message appear? Misc. Why can’t the camera be operated? Can I use my camera abroad? English...
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Question Why does the “SYSTEM ERROR” message appear? Misc. Cause A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action Check the following items 1 Remove the card and then install it again. 2 Remove the batteries and then install them again. 3 Install a different card.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. The camera turns off by itself. The camera is Power set in the docking station, but it does not recharge.
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Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is Shoot- pressed. The flash does not operate.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement Shoot- stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. No playback monitor image appears. The image is too dark. View- images The video clip picture is flickering. The image is too bright.
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Problem The image is not in focus. View- The colors of the images images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. “NO IMAGE” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. Cause The subject is too Select the correct close to the camera.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No image or sound. Con- necting to a TV There is no sound. The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit Image or rotate an editing image. The “NO CARD” message appears. “PROTECTED” Misc. message appears and the data cannot be erased.
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DOCKING STATION Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control unit Cause The remote control unit is aimed at the TV (not at the docking station). Something is obstructing the space between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor on the docking station.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Recording resolution 2,048 x 1,536 pixels (still images only) Video clip frame rate 30 fps, 15 fps English Digital movie (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and...
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Data compression : : 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps: 3 Mbps (video clips only) 8 : 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps: 2 Mbps 9 : 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps: 640 kbps < : 320 x 240 pixels, 15 fps: 384 kbps = : 176 x 144 pixels, 15 fps: 256 kbps * The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps, White balance...
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SPECIFICATIONS Shutter Speed Sensitivity LCD monitor Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Time/date Ambient environment Power supply Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight English Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec. (During flash: 1/30 to 1/60 sec.) Video clip shooting mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec. Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400...
Camera connectors DIGITAL/AV (communication/ sound and image output) terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Battery pack operation Shooting Playback e Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 20°C ambient temperature. e The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use.
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SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time, and the possible recording time for the supplied 512MB SD Memory Card, and for the commercially available 128MB/16MB SD Memory Card. Shooting/ Reso- recording...
Docking station Part number Power supply Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight Power cord rated value e When using the supplied AC adapter/charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.
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SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adapter/charger Part number Power supply Rated output Compatible battery Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight Supplied Li-ion battery pack Part number Voltage Rated output Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight English VAR-AL20 AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.27 A to 0.17 A, 23 VA to 32 VA DC 4.2 V, 0.6 A (charging) DC 4.7 V, 2.0 A (DC output)
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Supplied SD Memory Card Memory capacity Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight 512MB 0 to 55°C 20 to 85% 32 (H) x 24 (W) x 2.1 (D) mm Approx. 2 g English...
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Sanyo Electric. e 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.