Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pocket CameraCorder FVD-Cl 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.
Page 2 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.
Page 3 The FCC logo is included in the rating that can be found inside the battery case. Model number : FVD_C1 Trade Name : Fisher Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address : 21606 Plummet Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone : (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Pad 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 4: Outline Of Operation
OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enioying 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) Instal! the battery pack and SD Memory Card *_ in the camera (page 35, 36).
Page 5 PLAYBACK (t) View your photos in the BASIC operation mode (page 64). Playback as well is easy in the BASIC mode. .1: About the SD Memory Card In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as "card". *2: Shooting in the BASIC mode For recording and viewing images, your camera has two modes to choose from.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS OUTLINE OF OPERATION ......USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY ..CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ....GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA .... • PREPARATION PARTS NAMES ........CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ....... INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD .... TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF ....
Page 7 BASIC MODE • SHOOTING CAPTURING IMAGES ........ ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN.. CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS ....OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS ....... • PLAYBACK VIEWINGIMAGES ........ABOUTTHEBASIC MODE PLAYBACKSETTING SCREEN..68 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS ....... English4...
Page 8 EXPERT MODE • SHOOTING ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN 78 VIDEO IMAGE QUALITY ....... FOCUS ..........FLICKER-REDUCTION FUNCTION ...... ISO SENSITIVITY ........WHITE BALANCE SETTING ......EXPOSURE CORRECTION ......• PLAYBACK ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN, 87 ROTATE IMAGE ........
Page 9 OPTION SETTINGS • CAMERA SETTINGS ABOUT THE OPTION SETTING SCREEN ....GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS ......OPERATIONAL SOUNDS SETTING ....USB FUNCTION SETTING ......FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION......DATE AND TIME SETTING ......SCREEN LANGUAGE ....... TV SYSTEM SETTING ....... POWER SAVE SETTING ......RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ....
Page 10: Usingyourcamera Safely And Correctly
USINGYOURCAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CAMERA WARNING • If the camera makes a strange noise, emits strange odor, or if smoke comes out from immediately turn off the power and remove battery pack. • If the camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or etect dc shock.
Page 11 WARNING • Do not get the camera • This camera is not water-resistant. DO not allow it to get wet, as doing SO may cause a fire or electric shock. • Do not use the camera in a bathroom. • If the camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery pack.
Page 12 USINGYOUR CAMERASAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING • Do not use where there is risk of explosion • 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.
Page 13 CAUTION • Cautions during use and storage • This camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. • Places in direct sunlight • Places where humidity and temperature are high •...
Page 14 USINGYOUR CAMERASAFELY AND CORRECTLY DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER DANGER • Do not recharge battery packs that are not Li-ion battery packs (Model DB-L20) • DO not recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Udon battery pack (DB*L2O). Recharging a dry-cell battery or other type of rechargeable battery may cause excess heat,...
Page 15 DANGER • Cautions when plugging • Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outleh tf 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. •...
Page 16 DANGER • Keep out of the reach of children • Children may place the battery pack or other sma_! components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. • If smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if...
Page 17 CAUTION • Do not damage the power cord • Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not ptace the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples.
Page 18 LI-ION BATTERY PACK (DB-L20) DANGER This camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (Model DB*L20). • If there is leaking, discoloration, change shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue remove battery pack from the camera, taking care...
Page 19 DANGER • Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack strong shocks • 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.
Page 20 DANGER • Use only the supplied docking station and AC adapter/charger • If another charger is used, the battery pack may be __., overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal vokage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
Page 21 WARNING • Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully charged • If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it i_qay cause the battery packto catch fire, exp}ode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
Page 22 Concerning the accessories WARNING • Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter/charger • 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. •...
Page 23 CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (CR2025) WARNING • Cautions concerning the CR2025 bat* tery remote control. DO not use a battery other than the CR2025 lithium battery, c& A CR2025 lithium battery is used for the terminals correctly oriented as indicated. It the Install the battery with the (+) and (-) battery is placed in the wrong orientation,...
Page 24 FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMERA • Cautions before capturing important images • Before capforing important images, t_qake sure that the camera is operating propegy and in condition to capture the image properly. • Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or...
Page 25 • Caution concerning the battery pack • Pertodicatly clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the batteries. Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so witt allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance, if the contact resistance increases,...
Page 26 FOR CORRECT USE OF YOUR CAMER (continued) • Caution concerning undesired interference • The camera may create undesired interference if used close to a television or radio. To avoid this type of interference, make sure the cores on the supplied cables are not removed. Dedicated interface cabte...
Page 27 • Cautions when handling the cards • The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks. • 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.
Page 28: Checkingthe Included Accessories
CHECKINGTHE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES • Handstrap: • Software:2CD- • U-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1 • Docking station: 1 • AV cable: 1 • USB interface cable: 1 • Remotecont¢oluntt:• Lens cap: 1 • Cable adapter: A lithium battery (CR2025) is installed at the time of pur- chase.
Page 29 • SD Memory Card (512MB): Contact end Lock switch • Recording (images and sounds) and erasing are inhibited (accidenteJ erase protect ton€lion) when the lock switch is set to the LOCK position. • The card is normally used with the lock switch set to the unlocked position •...
Page 30: Getting Themostoutof Yourcamera
GETTING THEMOSTOUTOF YOURCAMERA 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, using the supplied docking station, it's easy to hook up your camera to a TV or computer.
Page 31 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,...
Page 32 GETTING THE MOST O UT OF YOUR C AMERA 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.
Page 33 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.
Page 34: Parts Names
PARTS NAMES Front FI_Sh Leas Monitor Stereo m_rOphone <To open the monitor unit> 31 English...
Page 35 Rear Muiti-indicalor • Green: USB interface connection (PC connection motto) Red: USB interface connection (PictBridge mode) Charge the flush Orange: AV cable connection • Flashing Green: Power save mode Red (long interval): During seff-t_mer photography Red (short interval): Accessing the Card, battery charge error Still image sdeotthg bu_ton ibutton...
Page 36 PARTS N AMES Docking station Front Rear Cable adapter DOCking s_flo_ terminal DIGITAt2AV _rmir_aE DC iN terminal 33 English...
Page 37: Charging Thebattery Pack
CHARGING THEBATTERY 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.
Page 38: Installing Thebattery Packandcard
INSTALLING THEBATTERY PACKANDCARD 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 correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery cover on the side.
Page 39 Close the battery cover. • Match the [A] marks, and slide the cover towards the front to close it. • 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).
Page 40: Turning The Power On And Off
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]. Openthe monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. LCD rnon_ot •...
Page 41 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 dudng shooting, or five minutes of no use during playback (factory_preset setting).
Page 42 TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. • The camera turns off. HINT TO immediately activate the power save function • Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode...
Page 43: Operationbuttons
OPERATIONBUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the LCD monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
Page 44 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 45: Switching Themenumode
SWITCHING THEMENUMODE 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). pressthe MENU button. • The Menu Screen (the Shooting Setting Screen or the Playback Setting Screen) appears.
Page 46 SWITCHINGTHEMENU MODE Toggle the SET button to the left. • The screen to select the menu mode appears. <Example: Shooting mode> Toggle the SET button to the left again. • The menu mode switches from one mode to the other. <Example: EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen>...
Page 47: Before Takingpictures
BEFORE TAKINGPICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbow close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or f_ash Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.
Page 48 BEFORE TAKINGPICTURES Using the autofocus The autofccus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 82).
Page 49 • Fast-moving subjects Use the focusdock 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 • The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the stilI image shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance...
Page 50 CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [_] to start recording. • Recording begins. During shooting, appears in the LCD monitor. • It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting.
Page 51 Capturing still images Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to REC. Press the still image shooting button [ _ ] to capture the image. O Press the still image shooting button halfway. • The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
Page 52 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 [,_] to begin recording.
Page 53 Note About the target mark • 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.
Page 54 CAPTURINGIMAGES 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. • The camera changes to the 8udio recording mode. Press the video clip recording button [_].
Page 55 ABOUTTHE BASICMODE 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.
Page 56 ABOUT THE BASIC M ODE S HOOTING SETTING SCREEN BASICMode Shooting Setting Screen English...
Page 57 O Flash menu (page 60) O Video clip menu (page 55) Automet_;f_ashmode Record at 640 x 450 pixels, Forcedflash mode 30 frames per second Flash off mode 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames _) Self-timer menu (page 62) per second Set_imer off 320 x 240 pixels, 15 frames SeI_imer on (2 seconds)
Page 58 CHANGING THESHOOTING 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.
Page 59 Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pfxels) to a htgher 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 60 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 diffficult 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 becklight...
Page 61 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.
Page 62 OTHERSHOOTING FUNCTIONS Note • When capturing images using the lamp _ 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.
Page 63 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 backllght conditions. Your camera has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode).
Page 64 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 47. For still image shooting, see page 48. • To return to normal photogrsphy, select _ from the flash menu, and press the SET button. Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
Page 65 Self-timer photography Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 52), and select the self-timer menu. : Turns off the seff_timer function. : Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the video cIip recording button or stiII image shooting button is pressed.
Page 66 OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS HINT TO pause or cancel the self-timer function... • 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.
Page 67 VIEWINGIMAGES Main sw_tch -- Turn on the camera (page 37), and set the main switch to PLAY= • if the main switch is set to PLAY after a video clip was recorded, the last recorded video clip is dispIayed. • if the main switch is set to PLAY after a stitl image was captured, the last recorded still image is...
Page 68 VIEWING IMAGES TO play back one image at a time (single-frame step) • During forward playback After pausing p_ayback, toggle the SET button to the right. For slow playback, press and hold the SET button to the right. • During reverse playback After pausing p_ayback, toggle the SET button to the left.
Page 69 Convenient 9-image display playback Turn on the camera (page 37), and set the main switch to PLAY= • if the main switch is set to PLAY after a video clip was recorded, the last recorded video clip is dispIayed. • if the main switch is set to PLAY Zoom switch after a stitl image was captured, the...
Page 70 VIEWING IMAGES Audio data playback A J_ 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...
Page 71 ABOUTTHE BASICMODE PLAYBACKSETTING SCREEN The BASIC mode ptayback settings are performed on the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen Main sw_tch -- Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to PLAY. ,_ssthe MENU button.
Page 72 ABOUT THE BASIC M ODE P LAYBACK SETTING SCREEN BASICMode Playback Setting Screen O Playback method setting [page 70] • Select continuous playback or single*frame playback. O Multi-playback [page 66] • Display images in the 9*frame multi-display format. (_ Volume control [page 71] •...
Page 73 OTHER PLAYBACKFUNCTIONS 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 and press the SET button. • The Playback Mode Screen appears.
Page 74 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 _, press the SET button= • The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to set to the desired volume, and press the SET button= 71 English...
Page 75 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.
Page 76 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 _, press the SET button= • "LOCK?"...
Page 77 CAUTION • 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... • Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode...
Page 78 OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Erasing data You can erase data that is stored on the card tf 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 eraselcon press the SET button= •...
Page 79 Toggle the BET button up or down to select "YES", and press the SET button. <ONE ERASE> • The currently displayed image is deleted. • To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. • To return to the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button.
Page 80 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. • The Playback Information Screen appears.
Page 81: About The Expert Mode Shooting Setting Screen
ABOUTTHE 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).
Page 82 ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE S HOOTING SETTING SCREEN EXPERTMode Shooting Setting Screen English...
Page 83 O Self-timer menu (page 62) O Video clip menu (page 81) Setf4imer off 540 x 480 pi×els, 30 frames SeIf4imer on (2 seconds) per second, low compression Self4imer on (10 seconds) 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames FOCUS menu (Page 82) per second 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames Wide end: 10 cm to infinity...
Page 84: Video Image Quality
VIDEOIMAGEQUALITY For high image quality and smooth video clip p_ayback, 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.
Page 85: Focus
FOCUS Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the focus menu, • When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to _, you wi!l find it both easier and faster to focus. : Wide end: 10 cm to infinity Tele end: 80 cm to infinity (Total)
Page 86: Flicker-Reduction Function
FLICKER-REDUCTIONFUNCTION 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),...
Page 87: Iso Sensitivity
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according tothe 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 setect the ISO sensitivity menu.
Page 88: White Balance Setting
WHITE BALANCESETTING 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=...
Page 89: Exposure Correction
EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing i_qages, you can make the i_qage lighter or darker. Set the main switch to REC, and set the camera to the EXPERT shooting mode (page 78). • To exit the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen, press the MENU button.
Page 90: About The Expert Mode Playback Setting Screen
ABOUTTHE EXPERTMODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN The EXPERT mode ptayback settings are performed on the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen Main switch Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to [PLAY]. Pressthe MENU button.
Page 91 EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN O Playback method setting (page O Print settings (page 98) • Set the DPOF settings. • Select continuous playback or @ Option icon (page 105) single-frame playback. • Display the Option Setting Screen. O Multi-playback (page 66) @ Menu mc_e display (page 42) •...
Page 92: Rotate Image
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 _, press the SET button. • The Rotate Image Screen appears. : Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees.
Page 93: Editing Video Clips
EDITINGVIDEOCLIPS 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 94 EDITING VIDEO C LIPS 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.) • The two video clips are saved together as 8 separate video clip.
Page 95 Deleting part of a video clip Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. • Specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from tile selected scene to the end of the video dip.
Page 96 EDITING VIDEO C LIPS Select the edit video icon _, press the SET button. • 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.
Page 97 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 ctip is not saved. Press the SET button. • if "YES" was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video dip.
Page 98 EDITING VIDEO C LIPS Joining two video clips Display the first video clip. Video clip sLart Video clip end Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 87). Select the edit video icon _, press the SET button. • The Edit Video Screen appears. Select the join icon _.
Page 99 Orange frame Press the SET button. • The 9dmage 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 100 EDITING VIDEO C LIPS Press the SET button. • The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. • If "NO" was selected in step 8, the original video clips are erased when the joined video clip is saved. •...
Page 101: Print Settings (Still Images Only)
PRINTSETTINGS (STILLIMAGESONLY) in addition to using your printer to print out stil! images captured with your camera, as with conventional firm, you can have prints made at shops offering digitat print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF*competible, 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 102 PRINT S ETTINGS (STILL I MAGES ONLY) HINT • TO print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video dip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image. HINT About the DPOF format •...
Page 103 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.
Page 104 PRINT SETTINGS(STILL IMAGESONLY) Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints= <Specifying dated prints> O Toggle the SET button up or down to select "DATE". Press the SET button. • The Print Date Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option.
Page 105 Select "ADD TO PRINT SETTINGS" and press the SET button= • 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 106 PRINT SETTINGS(STILL IMAGESONLY) Press the SET button= • 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. • This completes the setting for the index print.
Page 107 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. • The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for atl images.
Page 108 ABOUTTHE OPTION SETTING SCREEN The Option Setting Screen is used to adiust 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). Pressthe MENU button. •...
Page 109 Option Setting Screen ROWER SAVE RESET SETTleS REFORMAT O Guidance setting (page 107) O Power save function (page 119) • Set the help display and audio 0 Reset camera settings (page 121) guide on or off. O Operation sounds setting (page •...
Page 110 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 _, press the SET button= •...
Page 111 OPERATIONALSOUNDS SETTING This setting a_lows 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 6, press the SET button.
Page 112 OPERATIONAL SOUNDSSETTING Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. <If TURN ON/OFF is selected> • The screen to turn the operation sounds on or off appears. • Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
Page 113 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.
Page 114 FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION If a reformatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. tt 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 results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
Page 115 • if Card B atready has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. • When the highest image number on Card B (before repIacing) 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...
Page 116 FILE NO. RESETFUNCTION Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the file number reset icon Press the SET button. • The File Number Reset Screen appears. The file number reset function is OFF: The file number reset function is off.
Page 117 DATEAND 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 dote and time are sot. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 23, 2003 Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105).
Page 118 DATEANDTIME SETTING Set the date. O Select "DATE". O Press the SET button. • The Set Date Screen appears. Set the date to "2003/12/23". • The date is set in the following order: Set the year -_ Set the month _ Set the day. •...
Page 119 • Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as foltows: year/month/day _ m0r_th/_Jay/year_ day/m0nth/year _ DiSP OFF (no display) • Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. • if "DISP OFF" is selected, the date the image was captured is not shown during playback.
Page 120 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 _, press the SET button. • The Language Screen appears.
Page 121 TV SYSTEMSETTING This setting is to specify the type of i_qage signal that is output from the camera's DIGITAL/AV terminal. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the TV system icon _, press the SET button. • TheTV System Setting Screen appears.
Page 122 POWERSAVESETTING Your camera has a "power save" function whereby the power automatically toms off a_er a specified period of inaotMty. 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 123 Select the desired option. Press the SET button. • The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. <Example: When "BATT/ CAM" is selected> increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby tJ_qe. Press the SET button.
Page 124 RESETTING THECAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory*preset settings. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the reset settings icon _, and press the SET button. • The Reset Settings Screen appears. YES: Reset to the factory*preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Setting Mode Screen.
Page 125 FORMATTING A CARD The supplied card must be formatted with this camera. In addition, a card must be formatted w_th this camera: • After purchasing, when used for the first time, or • tt _twas formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock sw_foh is set to the "LOCK"...
Page 126 FORMATTING A CARD Select the desired format option, and press the SET button= Select "YES". Press the SET button. • Reformatting begins. • During reformatting,"REFORMAT" and "DO NOT POWER OFF" are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting •...
Page 127 CHECKING THEREMAINING CARDMEMORY 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...
Page 128 CHECKING THE REMAININGCARDMEMORY For audio data Display the Audio Data Information Screen (page 77). • The remaining card memory is shown. 125 English...
Page 129 CHECKING THEREMAINING 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.
Page 130 CHECKING THE REMAININGBATTERY PACKCHARGE HINT • If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Playback Screen. • Use only the supplied or separately sold battery pack in this camera. • B_ery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. •...
Page 131 DOCKINGSTATION Set your camera in the supplied docking station to recharge the battery pack as wetl 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). CAUTION Gently connect...
Page 132 In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the driver software. • Please refer to the included Fisher Utility Software instruction manual for information regarding operating your camera from a computer. Supplied...
Page 133 Yellow plug: To Video input terminaJ DIGITAL/AV termin_ White ptug: TO Audio Input (LEFT) terminaJ Red ptug: TO Audio Input (RIGHT) terminaJ Data file formats The format of the files saved on the card and the method in which the file names are determined ate explained below,...
Page 134 • You can use QuickTime Ver. 6.1 or later from Apple to play back the video clips. QuickTime6.3 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the incloded CD*ROM (Fisher Software Pack). About file names when the card is replaced...
Page 135 Set the camera in the docking station Close the camera's monitor unit, and set it in the docking station. • Note the camera's orientation the position of the docking station terminals, and insert the camera firmly. • Recharging begins as soon as the camera is set in the docking station.
Page 136 DOCKINGSTATION 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 controI sensor on the front of the docking station, at a distance of up to 7 meters. At a distance of up to 7 meters infrared emitter 15o horizontally _...
Page 137 <Remote control unit button operation> O CH (channel) • Switch the remote control code (page 136). • Same operation as the camera's SET button. (_ MENU • Same operation as the camera's MENU button. O[<] • Works the same as toggling the camera's SET button to the left. O[A] •...
Page 138 DOCKINGSTATION 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).
Page 139 Changing the remote control code The remote contro) unit wil( also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote contro(. 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 cont ro) unit is used.
Page 140 DOCKINGSTATION <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 [,] 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.
Page 141 CABLEADAPTER 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.
Page 142 CONNECTINGTO A PRINTER Your camera suppods the Pictaridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a Pitt Bridge_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),...
Page 143 <Using the docking station> • Set the camera in the docking station, and press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera indicator. • When the connections are complete, turn on the printer, and confirm that the camera's multbindicator is lit red. When the multi4ndicator is lit green, it is not possible to print.
Page 144 CONNECTING TOA PRINTER The PictBridge printing mode is activated. • The camera switches to the Pict Bridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears. CAUTION • During Pitt Bridge printing, the camera's button operation response is slower. • If the camera is powered by batteries for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient.
Page 145 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 and press the SET button. • The screen to select images for printing appears.
Page 146 CONNECTING TOA PRINTER Specifythe number of prints. O Select "COPIES", and press the SET button. O Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. Press the SET button. • "PRINT" is selected. Press the SET button. •...
Page 147 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 _, and press the SET button= • The Print All Images Screen appears. Select "PRINT", and press the SET...
Page 148 CONNECTING TOA 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 _, press the SET button= • The index Print Screen appears. Select "PRINT", and press the SET button.
Page 149 To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print ag 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 _, and press the SET button.
Page 150 CONNECTING TOA 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 _, and press the SET button.
Page 151 Adjusttheprinter settings. O Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. • The screen to set the selected parameter appears. O Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.
Page 152 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Due to cold Place the camera in temperatures, your pocket to warm it battery pack up before using it. temporarily lost its 3ower.
Page 153 Recorded data is being Not a malfunction. saved on the card. Wait until the multi- indicator turns off. The camera has Not a malfunction. determined that the Capture the image; the image is bright enough camera will determine and the flash is not when the flash is necessary, necessary.
Page 154 COMMONLYASKEDQUESTIONS Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the CCD sensor and may produce a coarser image.
Page 155 The flash setting is Not a malfunction. fixed at _ when the scene select function is set to _ or the filter is set to _. The digital zoom is Not a malfunction. deactivated in these filter modes. Condition due to the Not a malfunction.
Page 156 COMMONLYASKEDQUESTIONS The focus is not locked Hold the camera proper_y. correctly and slowly _ress the still image shooting button halfway to !ock the focus. Then press the still image shooting burton all the way to capture the image. The image was When capturing captured at close...
Page 157 The image was Not a malfunction. captured using the digital zoom. We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of data that has been edited using a computer. The sound of the Not a malfunction. camera's mechanical action was recorded. The volume on the TV Adiust the volume on is set to the minimum, the TV.
Page 158 COMMONLYASKEDQUESTIONS EleCtromagnetic waves Move the AC adapter/ are emitted from the charger further away from the TV or radio AC adapter/charger. when recharging batteries. There is no more Erase unnecessary data. available memory on the card. Use a card that has more memory available.
Page 159 A problem has Check the foltowing occurred within the items camera or card. 13 Remove the card and then install it again. % Remove the batteries and then install them again. _3;,Install a different card. If "SYSTEM ERROR" still appears after performing the above steps, then take the...
Page 160 TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA The battery pack is Recharge the battery dead. pack, or replace with a new battery pack. The battery pack Reinsert the battery has not been pack, making sure to...
Page 161 The power is not When the power turned on. save function is active, after pressing one of the buttons to turn on the camera, if the shooting power is off, press the ON/ OFF button to turn it The maximum Install a new card.
Page 162 TROUBLESHOOTING The optical zoom Not a malfunction. has moved to the Release the zoom maximum switch, and press it magnification again. ,osition. The ISO sensitivity Set the ISO setting is too high. sensitivity to a lower setting. The main switch is Set the main switch not set to PLAY.
Page 163 Select the correct close to the camera, focus setting for your The focus setting is needs. The camera moved Hold the camera when the stilt image correctly and slowly shooting button was press the still image shooting button The focus is not halfway to lock the locked properly, focus.
Page 164 TROUBLESHOOTING The digitalcamerais FoIIow the not correctly instructions to make connected to the TV. the ¢onneotion correctly. The TV input is not Sat the input on the set correctly. TV to "VIDEO". The TV system Sat to the correct TV setting is nat correct, system.
Page 165 DOCKING STATION The remote control Aim the remote unit is aimed at the TV control unit at the not at the docking remote control sensor station), on the docking station (within a range of about 30 degrees horizontally from the docking station).
Page 166 SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital movie (recording and playback) Recorded image file Stiff images: JPEG format format (DCF, DF'OF, Exif 2.2 compliam) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules for camera rite system) is standard for digifa_ stitl camera image files to provide interoperabi_ity between digital photography...
Page 167 Data compression : 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps: 3 Mbps (video dips onty) : 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps: 2 Mbps : 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps: 640 kbps : 320 x 240 pixels, 15 fps: 384 kbps : t76 x 144 pixels, 15 fps: 256 kbps * The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps, and the 15 f'ps frame rate is 29.97/2.
Page 168 SPECIFICATIONS ShutterSpeed 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 t/t 0,000 sec. Sensitivi_ Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent ISO50, ISO100, ISO2O0, and ISO400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) (Maximum...
Page 169 Camera connectors DIGITAL/AV Regrouped jack communication/ Audio output 265 mVrms (-9 dBs), t2 k_ or less, sound and image stereo output) terminal Video output 1 .O Vp-p, 75 [2 unbalanced, sync negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Screen) USB 2.0 (Full speed)
Page 170 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 128M8/16MB SD Memory Card. Reso- Shooting/ SD Memory...
Page 171 Docking station PDS-C1 Part number DC 4.7 V Power supply DC 4.2 V/4.7 V Rated output Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Li4on battery pack (DB*L2O) Ambient Temperature 0 to 40°C (recharge), -20 to 60°C (storage) environment Humidity 10 to 85% (no condensation) Dimensions 94 (W) x 35.5 (H) x 94 (D) mm Weight...
Page 172 SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC ada _ter/charger Part number VAR-AL2O Power supply AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.27 A to 0.17 A, 23 VA to 32 VA Rated output DC 4.2 V, 0.6 A (charging) DC 4.7 V, 2.0 A (DC output) Compatible battery Supplied or sotd separately...
Page 173 Supplied SD Memory Card Memory capacity 512M8 Ambient Temperature 0 to 55°C environment Humidity 20 to 85% Dimensions 32 (H) x 24 (W) x 2.1 (D) mm Weight Approx. 2 g English170...
Page 174 SPECIFICATIONS Others Apple, Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks or registered trademarks Apple Computer Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other company and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Caution •...
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