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Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD1 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Movie Camera
Important note
This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD1EX, VPC-HD1E and
VPC-HD1.
Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet "
Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
VPC-HD1EX
VPC-HD1E
VPC-HD1
SAFETY MANUAL
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Movie Camera Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD1EX, VPC-HD1E and VPC-HD1. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “...
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-HD1 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...

  • Page 3: Symbols Used In This Manual

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

  • Page 4: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING Preparing the camera Insert the card. Card slot cover Connect the cable adaptor to the camera, and connect the AC adaptor. Supplied cable adaptor To power outlet English Card Card slot Supplied AC adaptor Supplied power cord...
  • Page 5 Shooting kVideo clip recording Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [ h Recording begins. h To stop recording, press the video clip recording button again.
  • Page 6 Playback kVideo clip playback Set the main switch to PLAY. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the video clip you wish to play back. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen.
  • Page 7 English...

  • Page 8: 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 9 Basic operation Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 73 Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 63 • “SHOOTING WITH THE FLASH” on page 61 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 73 Photographing people •...
  • Page 10 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “Playing back a video clip” on page 43 • “Viewing still images” on page 48 • “Audio playback” on page 58 Slideshow playback • “PLAYBACK METHOD” on page 93 Adjust the monitor brightness •...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ...1 CONTENTS ...4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ...7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ...11 SYSTEM MAP ...14 SETUP PARTS NAMES ...15 INSTALLING THE CARD ...20 PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION ...22 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ...23 PREPARING THE POWER ...26 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ...30 OPERATION BUTTONS ...34...
  • Page 12 CONTENTS SHOOTING DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS ... 65 VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING ... 71 STILL IMAGE MODE (RESOLUTION) SETTING ... 72 SCENE SELECT ... 73 EXPOSURE SETTING ... 74 FILTERS ... 76 MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) ... 77 FOCUS RANGE ...
  • Page 13 OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN ...118 OPERATION SOUNDS ...121 HELP DISPLAY ...123 POST-VIEW SETTING ...124 WIND NOISE REDUCTION ...125 NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION ...126 ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY ...127 FLICKER-REDUCTION ...128 DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING ...129 MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ...130 ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ...131 SCREEN LANGUAGE ...132 TV OUTPUT SETTING ...133 POWER SAVE FUNCTION ...137...

  • Page 14: Checking The Included Accessories

    1 set i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i Dedicated S-AV interface cable: 1 i Dedicated component cable: 1 English i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i Docking station: 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i AC adaptor and power cord: 1...

  • Page 15: English

    i Remote control unit: 1 i Lens cap and strap: 1 i Microphone connection cable: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. i Lithium battery (CR2025) for remote control unit: 1 i Cable adaptor: 1 i Core for external microphone: 1...
  • Page 16 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap k Lens cap English...

  • Page 17: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera

    k Camera case 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 18: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your camera is a digital movie camera with the ability to shoot and play back video clips with high image quality. Video clips can be recorded at a 60 fps frame rate with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and in addition, video clips recorded at 30 fps can be played back at 60 fps.
  • Page 19 Very high image quality with 60 fps shooting (page 71) Compared to the standard 30 fps TV images, the movement of even fast- moving subjects will appear smooth and even in the video clips you record at 60 fps. Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 51) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo.

  • Page 20: Cable

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 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. To AC adaptor Dedicated component cable...

  • Page 21: System Map

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

  • Page 22: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Camera Front Flash i Extends when the flash button [?] is pressed. External microphone jack [MIC] Flash button Speaker Battery cover lock Battery cover Charge indicator Stereo microphone English Flash unit Lens Remote control sensor Monitor unit Strap holder Monitor unit...
  • Page 23 <To open the monitor unit> ON/OFF button English...
  • Page 24 PARTS NAMES Rear Still image shooting button [ Monitor ON/OFF button HD/NORM button Sequential/ single button Bottom Tripod stand hole h Open the monitor unit before mounting the camera on a tripod. English SET button Docking station terminal Multi-indicator Video clip recording button Zoom switch Main switch...

  • Page 25: Docking Station

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

  • Page 26: Cable Adaptor

    PARTS NAMES Remote control unit <In the shooting mode> 1 Still image shooting button 2 Video clip recording button 3 SET button 4 Works the same as toggling SET button to the left 5 Works the same as toggling SET button up or pushing zoom switch toward the [T] ([]]) side 6 Works the same as toggling SET...

  • Page 27: Installing The Card

    INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page 142). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. Open the card slot cover, and insert the card in the card slot.
  • Page 28 INSTALLING THE CARD <To remove the card...> h To remove the card, press it down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out. CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Doing so may damage the card or the stored data. If the multi-indicator is flashing red...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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. Insert the battery Install the supplied battery (CR2025) in the remote control unit. Pull out the battery case. Insert the supplied battery.

  • Page 31: 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. When operating the remote control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it and the remote control sensor.

  • Page 32: Changing The Remote Control Code

    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 33: 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 cable adaptor is used. Charging the battery pack While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it (1), and pull out the battery cover toward the bottom of the...
  • Page 34 PREPARING THE POWER Insert the battery pack. h Take care that it is positioned correctly. Close the battery cover. <To remove the battery pack...> h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it. Prepare the docking station (page 22). Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set the camera in the docking station.
  • Page 35 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. The battery pack can be charged when the camera is in the playback mode, but not in the shooting mode. Do not charge the battery pack 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...

  • Page 36: When Using A Power Outlet

    PREPARING THE POWER When using a power outlet Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the cable adaptor is used. Using the docking station Use the supplied power cord to connect the docking station to a power outlet, and set the camera in the docking station.

  • Page 37: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Set the main switch. To shoot pictures: Set to REC To play back images: Set to PLAY Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns on, and an image appears on the monitor.

  • Page 38: Turning Off The Camera

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 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).
  • Page 39 HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.
  • Page 40 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Caution when using the monitor i If an image is continuously displayed for an extended period of time, it may result in a burn-in* effect on a part of the camera’s monitor. To prevent burn-in, it is recommended that you avoid prolonged display of a still image or paused image.

  • Page 41: Operation Buttons

    OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
  • Page 42 OPERATION BUTTONS <Select the icon to the left or right> To select the icon to the right, toggle the SET button to the right. To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. <Actuate the selected icon> Press the SET button.

  • Page 43: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m.
  • Page 44 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2006/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month →...
  • Page 45 h If “DISP OFF” is selected, the date the image was captured is not shown during playback. 4 Press the SET button. Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Screen.

  • Page 46: Basic Operation

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the strap. HINT i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back (page 99).

  • Page 47: Using The Autofocus

    Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 79). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.

  • Page 48: Hints For Taking Pictures

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES i 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 i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 121).

  • Page 49: Video Clip Recording And Playback

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording video clips Turn on the camera. If the monitor unit is closed → Open the monitor unit. If the camera is in the power → save mode Press the ON/ OFF button. Set the main switch to REC.

  • Page 50: Playing Back A Video Clip

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back a video clip Set the main switch to PLAY. h The video clip just recorded is shown on the monitor. Press the SET button. h Playback of the video clip begins. <Example: After recording a video clip: Normal mode>...
  • Page 51 To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause During forward To play back playback one image at a time (single- During reverse frame step) playback During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed Adjusting the volume...
  • Page 52 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. The focus can be locked.

  • Page 53: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Shooting single shots Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Set the main switch to REC. Press the still image shooting button [ 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
  • Page 54 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES HINT What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 5 different focus points within the shooting area.

  • Page 55: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing still images Set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the monitor. Select the image you wish to view. To display the previous image, toggle the SET button to the left. To display the next image, toggle the SET button to the right.

  • Page 56: Image Display Playback

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 9-image display playback Set the main switch to PLAY. Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET...
  • Page 57 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 58: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [ When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image, press...

  • Page 59: Sequential Shots

    SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Your camera is capable of capturing both standard sequential shots and auto bracket shots (sequential images as the exposure changes). The procedure below explains how to take standard sequential shots. For information concerning auto bracket shots, please see page 87. Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.
  • Page 60 SEQUENTIAL SHOTS Release the still image shooting button. h Shooting ends. h The playback procedure for images in a sequential shots series is the same as for single-shot still images (page 48). HINT About the focus during sequential shots shooting i When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the still image shooting button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.

  • Page 61: Recording In The Hd Mode

    RECORDING IN THE HD MODE In addition to the standard video clip recording mode (normal mode, aspect ratio 4:3), your camera can also record video clips in the wide-screen mode (HD mode) with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Switching between the normal mode and HD mode Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.
  • Page 62 RECORDING IN THE HD MODE Outline of the HD Mode Shooting Screen In the HD mode, the lighter area on the screen indicates the recording area. Normal mode capture area 19 19 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1/8 1/8 English HD mode capture area 00:00:28 00:00:28...

  • Page 63: Audio Recording And Playback

    AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back. Audio recording Set the main switch to REC. Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon <, and press the SET button.
  • Page 64 AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Press the video clip recording button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours.

  • Page 65: Audio Playback

    Audio playback Display the desired audio data. Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast reverse, toggle the SET button up.

  • Page 66: 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 23). Turn the camera on, and set the main switch to REC or PLAY. h Set the main switch to REC for shooting, or to PLAY for playback.

  • Page 67: Using The Zoom

    USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 129). Point the camera lens at the subject. Press [T] or [W] on the zoom switch to compose the desired image.

  • Page 68: Shooting With The Flash

    SHOOTING WITH 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’s flash has four modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode, and red-eye reduction mode).
  • Page 69 m:The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions. Use this setting under backlight conditions, when the subject is in shade, under fluorescent lighting conditions, etc. (forced flash). l:The flash will not operate even in dark situations. Use this setting when capturing an image in a location where flash photography is prohibited, or when shooting a night landscape scene (flash off).

  • Page 70: Exposure Correction

    EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Set the main switch to REC. h If the Shooting Setting Screen is displayed, press the MENU button to exit it. While the Shooting Screen is displayed, toggle the SET button to the right.
  • Page 71 HINT The exposure correction setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the Option Screen is accessed. i When the main switch is set to PLAY. i After the power is turned off. English...

  • Page 72: Shooting

    DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS The Shooting Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The Shooting Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 67) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 69) provide you with more detailed settings.
  • Page 73 SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. Display a Shooting Setting Screen. Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE changes.
  • Page 74 DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens PAGE 1 VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ English...
  • Page 75 1 Video clip mode menu (page 71) <In the normal mode> b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, very high image quality. T: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 frames per second. a: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, high image quality.
  • Page 76 DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW English...
  • Page 77 1 Image stabilizer menu (page 77) p: Shoot using the video clip field of view display. q: Shoot using the still image field of view display. ]: Image stabilizer function off 2 Focus menu (page 79) -: All ranges mode *: Normal mode -: Manual mode +: Super macro (close-up)

  • Page 78: Video Clip Mode (Image Quality) Setting

    VIDEO CLIP MODE (IMAGE QUALITY) SETTING When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose.

  • Page 79: Still Image Mode (Resolution) Setting

    STILL IMAGE MODE (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.

  • Page 80: Scene Select

    SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes the optimum settings suitable for the surrounding conditions (full auto).

  • Page 81: Exposure Setting

    EXPOSURE SETTING Various settings—including shutter speed, aperture size, the ND filter ON/ OFF status—can be set by the user. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the manual exposure menu. @: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program AE).
  • Page 82 EXPOSURE SETTING Select the desired icon from the manual 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 83: Filters

    FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter). W: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).

  • Page 84: Motion Compensation (Image Stabilizer)

    MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. The field of view does not change when the video clip recording button is pressed, so this setting is convenient when shooting mostly video clips (video clip field of view display).
  • Page 85 <Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is enabled> i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.

  • Page 86: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the focus range menu. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (standard mode)

  • Page 87: How To Use The Manual Focus

    How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu, and press the SET button. Press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.

  • Page 88: Focus Area Setting

    FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 5-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 5 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark &...

  • Page 89: 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 90: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO 50 to 200 [video clip shooting mode: ISO 200 to 800]).

  • Page 91: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the white balance menu.
  • Page 92 WHITE BALANCE Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected.

  • Page 93: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 65). Select the self-timer menu. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed.

  • Page 94: Sequential Shots Mode Setting

    SEQUENTIAL SHOTS MODE SETTING This camera features two types of sequential shots. Standard sequential shots P: Takes standard sequential shots (page 52). Auto bracket shots I: A series of images is captured while the exposure (shutter speed and aperture size) automatically changes. Normal exposure Press the sequential/single...
  • Page 95 Select the sequential shots mode menu. P: Standard sequential shots I: Auto bracket shots Select the desired icon from the sequential shots menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the sequential shots mode setting. HINT How many shots in the auto bracket series? i Three images are captured in the auto bracket shots mode.

  • Page 96: Playback

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS The Playback Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The Playback Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 91) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 92) provide you with more detailed settings.
  • Page 97 SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa. Display a Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Toggle the SET button to the left. h The Playback Setting Screen changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the PAGE changes.

  • Page 98: Overview Of The Playback Setting Screens

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Playback Setting Screens PAGE 1 1 Playback method setting (page 93) h Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 49) h Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format. 3 Playback volume control (page 94) h Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.
  • Page 99 PAGE 2 1 Rotate image (page 99) h Rotate still images. 2 Resize (page 100) h Reduce the resolution of a still image. 3 Extract still image (page 101) h Extract a still image from a video clip. 4 Video clip edit (page 102) h Edit video clips.

  • Page 100: Playback Method

    PLAYBACK METHOD Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. h The Playback Method Screen appears.

  • Page 101: Playback Volume

    PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the playback volume icon Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to adjust the volume, and press the SET button.

  • Page 102: Image Protect

    IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. h “LOCK?”...
  • Page 103 CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 142). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image...

  • Page 104: Erasing Data

    ERASING DATA Data can be erased one at a time or all at once. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button. h The Erase Mode Screen appears. ONE ERASE: Erases one data at a time.
  • Page 105 Select “YES”, and press the SET button. <ONE ERASE> h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. h To return to the Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button. <ERASE ALL>...

  • Page 106: Rotate Image

    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears.

  • Page 107: Changing Image Size (Resize)

    CHANGING 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 PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the resize icon I, and press the SET button.

  • Page 108: Extracting A Still Image From A Video Clip

    EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save.

  • Page 109: Editing Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can choose anywhere in the video clip as the cutting point. You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”).

  • Page 110: Procedure To Join Two Video Clips

    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.) i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip.

  • Page 111: Deleting Part Of A Video Clip

    Deleting part of a video clip Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. h In step 5 you will specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
  • Page 112 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip. DELETE 2ND PART: Delete the latter part of the video clip.
  • Page 113 Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when cutting is executed. YES: The original video clip is kept. The original video clip is not kept. Press the SET button. h Editing starts. h If “YES” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip.

  • Page 114: Joining Two Video Clips

    EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip start Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button.
  • Page 115 Press the SET button. h The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. Press the SET button. Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed.

  • Page 116: Print Settings

    PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
  • Page 117 HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image (page 101).

  • Page 118: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities

    PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the Print Setting Screen (page 109). Select ALL IMAGES or EACH IMAGE.
  • Page 119 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specifying dated prints> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option.

  • Page 120: Index Print

    PRINT SETTINGS Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTING” and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 121 Press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Print Setting Screen.
  • Page 122 PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the Print Setting Screen (page 109). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Print Setting Screen.

  • Page 123: Smooth Playback

    SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs, for example, when playing back video clips that were recorded with camera moving fast. Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 89). Select the smooth playback O icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears.

  • Page 124: Displaying Image Properties (Information Screen)

    DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.

  • Page 125: Option Settings

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings. Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. h The Shooting or Playback Setting Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the PAGE indication. Toggle the SET button to the right, and select the option icon.

  • Page 126: Overview Of The Option Screen

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN Overview of the Option Screen English CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM LCD BRIGHTNESS EXT MIC VOLUME LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT SETTINGS POWER SAVE FILE NO.
  • Page 127 1 Date and time setting (page 36) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 Operation sounds setting (page 121) h Select the operation sounds that are produced when the camera’s buttons are pressed, and adjust the operation sound volume. 3 Help display setting (page 123) h Turn the help display on or off.

  • Page 128: Operation Sounds

    OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide.
  • Page 129 Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. <If “TURN ON/OFF”...

  • Page 130: Help Display

    HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help messages shown on the monitor. Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the help display icon r and press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. The HELP messages are enabled. OFF: The HELP messages are disabled.

  • Page 131: Post-View Setting

    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the post-view icon o, and press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears. 1 SEC: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.

  • Page 132: Wind Noise Reduction

    WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the wind noise reduction icon `, and press the SET button.

  • Page 133: Noise-Reduction Function

    NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the noise-reduction icon ^, and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled.

  • Page 134: Adjust The Image Quality

    ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the image quality icon P, and press the SET button. h The Image Settings Screen appears. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal.

  • Page 135: Flicker-Reduction

    FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz. Display the Option Screen (page 118).

  • Page 136: Digital Zoom Setting

    DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the digital zoom icon Q, and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used.

  • Page 137: 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 Screen (page 118). Select the brightness icon ,, and press the SET button. h The brightness control display appears.

  • Page 138: Adjust The Volume Of An External Microphone

    ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE The input level of a microphone connected to the camera can be adjusted. Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the external microphone volume icon W, and press the SET button. h The volume adjustment bar appears.

  • Page 139: 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 Screen (page 118). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: ENGLISH: ESPAÑOL:...

  • Page 140: Tv Output Setting

    TV OUTPUT SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal or COMPONENT terminal. Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the TV output settings icon j, and press the SET button. h The TV Output Setting Screen appears.
  • Page 141 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> : Images recorded in the HD mode with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are reproduced with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (letterbox format) with black bars at the top and bottom of the picture.
  • Page 142 TV OUTPUT SETTING 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 143 “TV TYPE” TV type to be setting connected 16:9 CAUTION If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE” setting, or change the screen size setting on your TV.

  • Page 144: 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 145 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. h The standby time is set.

  • Page 146: File No. Reset Function

    FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 147 i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file numbers 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 number of the next recorded image continues from last file number recorded on Card A.
  • Page 148 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the file number reset icon Press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Screen appears. The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”.

  • Page 149: 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 150 FORMATTING A CARD Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h A confirmation screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.

  • Page 151: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Screen (page 118). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen.

  • Page 152: 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 153 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 erase them (page 97) from the card.

  • Page 154: 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 184.
  • Page 155 HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 117). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.

  • Page 156: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the camera to the TV. How to connect i Connect the USB/AV terminal or COMPONENT terminal to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. i When the camera’s monitor unit is closed and the camera is set in the docking station, press the operation mode button [ station.
  • Page 157 <When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal> i Insert the plug with the To AC adaptor [n] mark facing up. White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal * When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.
  • Page 158 CONNECTING TO A TV Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When an S-AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the camera’s monitor. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor.
  • Page 159 Enjoy higher image quality (progressive output) If your TV has a 720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of progressive output from your camera. i Insert the plug with the To AC adaptor To 720p input terminal NOTE i Do not connect the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable to the docking station at the same time.

  • Page 160: Direct Printing

    DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer.
  • Page 161 Select “PictBridge”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.
  • Page 162 DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 153). Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears.
  • Page 163 Specify the number of prints. 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT” is selected. Press the SET button. h Printing begins.
  • Page 164 DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 153). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears.
  • Page 165 Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 153). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
  • Page 166 DIRECT PRINTING 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 109), and complete the printing setup (page 153). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button.

  • Page 167: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images

    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 153). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button.
  • Page 168 DIRECT 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 169: Connecting An External Microphone

    CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE A commercially sold stereo microphone can be connected to the camera. External microphone jack [MIC] HINT i The input level of the connected microphone can be adjusted (page 131). i When an external microphone is connected, the camera’s stereo microphone is disabled.

  • Page 170: Appendices

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully Power recharged?
  • Page 171 Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after...

  • Page 172: Manual Focus

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Shooting The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white. When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red,...
  • Page 173 Question Why is the image out of focus? Why is a part of the image missing? Why is there no image (z is shown)? Viewing images Why do vertical stripes appear? Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back...
  • Page 174 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is there a Viewing motor-like sound images during video clip playback? Why is there no sound? What is the difference among the normal video (composite video) output, S-video output and progressive Connecting output? to a TV English Answer The sound of the...
  • Page 175 Question Can the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated compo- nent D-terminal cable connect at the same time and output the image? Connecting to a TV What image will appear on the TV when the dedi- cated component D-terminal is con- nected to a TV supporting D1/ 480i or D2/480p...
  • Page 176 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why can’t the camera be operated? Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “SYSTEM ERROR” message appear? English Answer A temporary Remove the AC internal circuitry adaptor and the problem may be battery pack from the cause.

  • Page 177: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the still image shooting Shooting button or video...
  • Page 178 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed. The flash does not operate. Shooting The digital zoom does not work. A warning tone (beep-beep- beep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the self-...
  • Page 179 Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise Shooting in the captured image. The \ icon appears, and shooting is not possible. No playback Monitor image appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause Action The optical...
  • Page 180 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The video clip picture is flickering. The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images English Cause Action The video clip Set the flicker- was filmed reduction under setting to on. fluorescent lighting. The forced Select a flash mode is different flash...
  • Page 181 Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is Viewing missing. images “NO IMAGE” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. There is no color in the image. The image is distorted.
  • Page 182 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Image You cannot edit or editing rotate an image. The camera is set in the docking station but the installed battery is not being recharged. Charging English Cause Action The protect Cancel the mode is set. protect mode. The AC Check that the adaptor is not...
  • Page 183 Problem The “NO CARD” message appears. “PROTECTED” message appears and the data cannot be erased. The audio guide does not Misc. sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time”.
  • Page 184 TROUBLESHOOTING DOCKING STATION Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control unit English 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...
  • Page 185 Problem The remote control unit does not seem to work. Remote control unit Cause Action The remote Operate the control unit is remote control too far from the unit from a camera’s position up to 7 remote control meters from sensor.

  • Page 186: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters

    TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports Portrait > Landscape Night view Fireworks Lamp Filter Setting Cosmetic Monochrome Sepia About the scene select function and focus range settings i The scene select function changes to = when the focus range is set to i Even if you set the focus range to *, + or -, it changes to - when the scene select function is set to anything other than =.

  • Page 187: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Recorded image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Digital Movie Camera (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules for Camera File system) is standard for digital...
  • Page 188 SPECIFICATIONS Video clip shooting mode (recording resolution, frame rate, bit rate) White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring mode Range Digital zoom English HD mode U: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps 9 Mbps V: 1,280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps 6 Mbps Normal mode T: 640 ×...
  • Page 189 Shutter speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec. (Maximum approx. 4 seconds when scene select function set to lamp Q) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/2,000 sec.) Sequential shots shooting mode: 1/15 to 1/2,000 second (no flash) Video clip shooting mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec. Sensitivity Still image shooting mode: Video clip shooting mode:...
  • Page 190 SPECIFICATIONS Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (excluding protrusions) Weight English Li-ion battery pack (DB-L40) × 1 Battery pack (supplied) AC adaptor VAR-G9 (supplied) 4.3 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) 80 (W) × 119 (H) × 36 (D) mm 3.15 (W) ×...

  • Page 191: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors [USB/AV] Regrouped jack (communication/ Audio audio and video output output) terminal Video output S-video output [COMPONENT] 720p video output Y signal: 1.0Vp-p/75 Ω unbalanced, tri-level sync (720p output) Pb and Pr signals: 0.7Vp-p/75 Ω unbalanced terminal [MIC] Ø2.5 mm stereo mini jack (converts to a Ø3.5 mm stereo mini jack by the supplied microphone connection cable), 2 Ω.
  • Page 192 SPECIFICATIONS 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 (512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB). Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode Still image mode...
  • Page 193 Docking station Part number Power supply Rated output Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight Remote control unit Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight PDS-HD1 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) 94 (W) ×...
  • Page 194 SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Color status Green Flashing Orange Slow Fast Flashing Very fast English Camera status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Power save mode active Connected to the dedicated...

  • Page 195: Supplied Ac Adaptor

    Supplied AC adaptor Part number Power source Rated output Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPC-HD1 Power cord VPC- rated value HD1EX, VPC-HD1E i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements.
  • Page 196 Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.

  • Page 197: 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 198 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 199 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 200: Photographing Scenery (Landscape Mode)

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