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VPC-C1EX INSTRUCTION MANUAL VPC-C1 Digital Movie Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C1EX and VPC-C1. 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 section “USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY”...
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Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE FOR AMERICAN USERS e This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Declaration of Conformity Model number : VPC-C1 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...
OUTLINE OF OPERATION To help you get started enjoying using your camera right away, given below is an outline of the fundamental operation, from setup to shooting to playback. SETUP (1) Connect the AC adapter/charger (page 128). (2) Install the battery pack and SD Memory Card* in the camera (page 35, 36).
PLAYBACK (1) View your photos in the BASIC operation mode (page 64). Playback as well is easy in the BASIC mode. : About the SD Memory Card In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as “card”. : Shooting in the BASIC mode For recording and viewing images, your camera has two modes to choose from.
USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY CAMERA WARNING i i i i If the camera makes a strange noise, emits a strange odor, or if smoke comes out from it, immediately turn off the power and remove the battery pack. e If the camera is used under these conditions, it may cause a fire or electric shock.
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WARNING i i i i Do not get the camera wet e This camera is not water-resistant. Do not allow it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. e Do not use the camera in a bathroom. e If the camera gets wet, immediately turn it off and remove the battery pack.
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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY WARNING i i i i Do not use where there is risk of explosion e Do not use the camera in a location where there is explosive gas, or any other flammable material in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an explosion.
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CAUTION i i i i Cautions during use and storage e This camera is a precision instrument. When using or storing the camera, make sure to avoid the following locations to avoid damage. d Places in direct sunlight d Places where humidity and temperature are high d Places that may get wet d Places close to an air conditioner or heater d Inside a car...
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USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY AND CORRECTLY DOCKING STATION AND AC ADAPTER/ CHARGER DANGER i i i i Do not recharge battery packs that are not Li-ion battery packs (Model DB-L20) e Do not recharge a battery pack other than the supplied Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20).
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DANGER i i i i Cautions when plugging in e Securely plug the power cord all the way into the power outlet. If the docking station or AC adapter/charger is used with the power cord not fully plugged in, heat may be generated and cause a fire.
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DANGER i i i i Keep out of the reach of children e Children may place the battery pack or other small components in their mouth or perform some other such unforeseeable action. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately. i i i i If smoke or a strange odor is emitted, or if strange noises are heard, immediately unplug the power cord from the power outlet e If used under these conditions, it make cause a fire or...
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CAUTION i i i i Do not damage the power cord e Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat source. Do not excessively bend the power cord, modify it, or secure it with staples.
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LI-ION BATTERY PACK (DB-L20) DANGER This camera uses a Li-ion battery pack (Model DB-L20). i i i i If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape, rise in temperature, damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal condition, immediately discontinue use and remove the battery pack from the camera, taking care to keep it well away from fire.
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DANGER i i i i Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery pack to strong shocks e If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery pack, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
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DANGER i i i i Use only the supplied docking station and AC adapter/charger e If another charger is used, the battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
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WARNING i i i i Always stop the recharging after the prescribed recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully charged e If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.
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Concerning the accessories WARNING i i i i Cautions concerning the use of the AC adapter/charger e Use only the supplied docking station and AC adapter/charger with your camera. Do not use a docking station or AC adapter/charger other than the ones indicated here, designed for specific use with your camera.
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CONCERNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (CR2025) WARNING i i i i Cautions concerning the CR2025 bat- tery e A CR2025 lithium battery is used for the remote control. Do not use a battery other than the CR2025 lithium battery. – e Install the battery with the (+) and ( terminals correctly oriented as indicated.
Before capturing important images, make sure that the camera is operating properly and in condition to capture the image properly. e Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses that result from images that could not be recorded, are erased, destroyed, or damaged in any way due to a problem with the camera, any of its accessories, or its software.
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i i i i Caution concerning the battery pack e Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals (contacts) of the batteries. Do not touch the battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing so will allow contaminants from your hands to adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing the contact resistance.
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(such as a hard disk, MO disk, or CD-R disk). e Stored data may be lost (or corrupted) in cases such as those listed below. Sanyo Electric will not be held responsible for any damage or lost profits arising from the loss of data.
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i i i i Cautions when handling the cards e The cards are precision devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces or shocks. e Avoid using or storing the cards in places with extremely high or low temperatures, subject to direct sunlight, in a completely closed vehicle, near air conditioners or heaters, or in humid or dusty locations.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES e e e e Handstrap: 1 e e e e Software: 2 CD- e e e e Li-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1 e e e e Docking station: 1 e e e e AV cable: 1 e e e e USB interface cable: 1 e e e e Remote control unit: e e e e Lens cap: 1...
e e e e SD Memory Card (128MB): 1 Contact end Lock switch Lock Unlock • Recording (images and sounds) and erasing are inhibited (accidental erase protect function) when the lock switch is set to the LOCK position. • The card is normally used with the lock switch set to the unlocked position.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your digital movie camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while shooting a video clip, or make just an audio recording. In addition, by using the supplied docking station, it’s easy to hook up your camera to a TV or computer.
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Twin menus for easy operation (page 42) The novice photographer will have no problem taking beautiful pictures, thanks to the BASIC mode easy menu. All the settings necessary to cap- ture the picture you want are easily and quickly set up. Of course, the EXPERT mode menu is available for the experienced photographer, pro- viding full control over detailed camera settings.
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable LCD monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of yourself.
Docking station for easy connection The docking station simplifies those complicated connections to your TV or computer. Just set the camera in the docking station, and you can view your photos on your TV or computer right away. The remote control unit makes it even more convenient.
PREPARATION PARTS NAMES Front Lens Flash Monitor unit Stereo microphone <To open the monitor unit> Speaker ON/OFF button English...
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Rear Multi-indicator Green: USB interface connection (PC connection mode) Red: USB interface connection (PictBridge mode) Charge the flush Orange: AV cable connection Flashing Green: Power save mode Red (long interval): During self-timer photography Red (short interval): Accessing the card, battery charge error Main switch Still image shooting button Video clip recording button...
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PARTS NAMES Docking station Front Docking station terminal CAMERA/CHARGE button Charging indicator Remote control sensor Camera indicator Rear DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal Cable adapter Docking station terminal DIGITAL/AV terminal DC IN terminal English...
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack is not charged at the time of purchase and therefore needs to be charged before use. In addition, if the battery charge becomes low while you are using the camera, it is recommended to recharge it as soon as possible. Connect the AC adapter/charger to a power outlet.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 122). Make sure that the battery pack polarity (+ and –) and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery cover on the side.
Close the battery cover. e Match the [I] marks, and slide the cover towards the front to close it. e At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to install a fully charged battery pack in the camera (page 34).
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Main switch Set the main switch. To shoot pictures: Monitor unit Set to [REC]. To play back images: Set the [PLAY]. Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second.
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Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after one minute of no use during shooting, or five minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting). e When the power save function is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods: Move the main switch.
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second. e The camera turns off. HINT To immediately activate the power save function e Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode e To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.
OPERATION BUTTONS The procedures to change the camera settings, choose images, etc., are performed by using the SET button to control the LCD monitor display. This operation is used very frequently, so it is best to become familiar with it right away.
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OPERATION BUTTONS <Select the icon to the left or right> To select the icon to the right, toggle the SET button to the right. To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. <Actuate the selected icon> Press the SET button.
SWITCHING THE MENU MODE Switch from the BASIC mode menu to the EXPERT mode menu, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. Turn on the camera (page 37). Press the MENU button. e The Menu Screen (the Shooting Setting Screen or the Playback Setting Screen) appears.
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SWITCHING THE MENU MODE Toggle the SET button to the left. e The screen to select the menu mode appears. <Example: Shooting mode> Toggle the SET button to the left again. e The menu mode switches from one mode to the other. <Example: EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen>...
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbow close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash. Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 82).
e Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture. Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds e The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 108).
BASIC MODE SHOOTING CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips Turn on the camera (page 37). Main switch Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [l] to start recording. e Recording begins. During shooting, X appears in the LCD monitor. e It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting.
Capturing still images Turn on the camera (page 37). Main switch Set the main switch to REC. Press the still image shooting button [S] to capture the image. 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. e The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
CAPTURING IMAGES Shoot a still image while recording a video clip You can capture a still image while you are recording a video clip. Main switch Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [l] to begin recording.
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Note About the target mark e The target mark indicates the position which is currently focused. If the target mark does not appear, or if it appears at a position that is different from the point you wish to focus, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle.
CAPTURING IMAGES AUDIO RECORDING You can make audio recordings with your camera. Select the audio recording icon < from the recording mode menu, and press the SET button. e The camera changes to the audio recording mode. Press the video clip recording button [l].
ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN For shooting in the BASIC mode, you can change the video clip image quality and still image resolution settings, as well as modify the shooting settings for various functions. These settings are performed on the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen.
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ABOUT THE BASIC MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen ..................................English...
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1 Video clip menu (page 55) 5 Flash menu (page 60) k: Automatic flash mode 8: Record at 640 x 480 pixels, m: Forced flash mode 30 frames per second l: Flash off mode 9: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames 6 Self-timer menu (page 62) per second N: Self-timer off...
CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS In the BASIC mode, you can change the monitor brightness, the video clip image quality and the still image resolution settings. Video clip image quality setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher the frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback.
Still image resolution setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 52), and select the photo resolution menu.
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CHANGING THE SHOOTING SETTINGS Adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor (when shooting) The brightness of the LCD monitor during shooting can be adjusted. Adjust the brightness when it is difficult to see the LCD monitor image due to ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright surroundings, such as outdoors on a sunny day, you can turn the backlight OFF to preserve battery power.
OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Scene Select feature You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 52), and select the scene select menu. = : The camera makes settings suitable for the surrounding conditions.
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Note e When capturing images using the lamp Q or night view / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. Filter feature The filter feature changes the aperture and shutter speed settings, as well as the color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image.
Using the flash The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera has three modes of operation (automatic flash mode, forced flash mode, and flash off mode).
OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 47. For still image shooting, see page 48. e To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button. Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.
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Self-timer photography Display the BASIC Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 52), and select the self-timer menu. N : Turns off the self-timer function. y : Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed.
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OTHER SHOOTING FUNCTIONS HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... e If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the image is captured, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the video clip recording button or still image shooting button one more time to restart the self-timer.
PLAYBACK VIEWING IMAGES Main switch Turn on the camera (page 37), and set the main switch to PLAY. e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a video clip was recorded, the last recorded video clip is displayed. e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a still image was captured, the last recorded still image is...
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VIEWING IMAGES To play back one image at a time (single-frame step) e During forward playback After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right. For slow playback, press and hold the SET button to the right. e During reverse playback After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the left.
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Convenient 9-image display playback Turn on the camera (page 37), and set the main switch to PLAY. e If the main switch is set to PLAY after a video clip was recorded, the last recorded video clip is displayed. e If the main switch is set to PLAY Zoom switch after a still image was captured, the Main switch...
VIEWING IMAGES Audio data playback A { mark indicates an image for which audio data was also recorded. Playback Press the SET button. Pause During playback, toggle the SET button up. Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. Magnifying (zooming in) the image Magnification indication Display the image that you want to...
ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN The BASIC mode playback settings are performed on the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen Main switch Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to PLAY. Press the MENU button.
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ABOUT THE BASIC MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen 1 Playback method setting (page 70) e Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. 2 Multi-playback (page 66) e Display images in the 9-frame multi-display format. 3 Volume control (page 71) e Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data.
OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playback mode Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). Select the playback method icon 4, and press the SET button. e The Playback Mode Screen appears.
OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Volume control Adjust the volume of video clip and audio data playback. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). Select the volume icon Z, and press the SET button. e The volume control bar appears. Toggle the SET button left or right to set to the desired volume, and press the SET button.
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Monitor brightness (playback) Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display during playback. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. In addition, in very bright surroundings, such as outdoors on a sunny day, you can turn the backlight OFF to preserve battery power.
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OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Image protect mode (prevent accidental erasure) Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). Select the protect icon A, and press the SET button. e “LOCK?”...
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CAUTION e Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted. HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... e Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image...
OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Erasing data You can erase data that is stored on the card if you no longer need it. You can erase the data one at a time, or all at once. Display the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 68). Select the erase icon c, and press the SET button.
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Toggle the SET button up or down to select “YES”, and press the SET button. <ONE ERASE> e The currently displayed image is deleted. e To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. e To return to the BASIC Mode Playback Setting Screen, press the MENU button.
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OTHER PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Displaying image data (Information Screen) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. Press the MENU button for at about 2 seconds. e The Playback Information Screen appears.
EXPERT MODE SHOOTING ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN Compared to the BASIC mode, the EXPERT mode allows you much more control over the various shooting settings. These settings are performed on the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen. Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen Main switch Turn on the camera (page 37).
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ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE SHOOTING SETTING SCREEN EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen ......................................................................English...
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1 Video clip menu (page 81) 6 Self-timer menu (page 62) N: Self-timer off :: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames y: Self-timer on (2 seconds) per second, low compression x: Self-timer on (10 seconds) 8: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames 7 Focus menu (Page 82) per second 9: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 frames...
VIDEO IMAGE QUALITY For high image quality and smooth video clip playback, a larger number of pixels and high frame rate is selected. A lower compression rate setting produces even more beautiful images. However, the file size becomes large and uses more memory, set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose.
FOCUS Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the focus menu. e When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. - : Wide end: 10 cm to infinity Tele end: 80 cm to infinity (Total)
FLICKER-REDUCTION FUNCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set for a frequency of 50 Hz. Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the flicker-reduction...
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the ISO sensitivity menu.
WHITE BALANCE SETTING This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen (page 78), and select the white balance menu.
EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. MENU button Set the main switch to REC, and set Main switch the camera to the EXPERT shooting mode (page 78). e To exit the EXPERT Mode Shooting Setting Screen, press the MENU button.
PLAYBACK ABOUT THE EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN The EXPERT mode playback settings are performed on the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen Main switch Turn on the camera (page 37). Set the main switch to [PLAY]. Press the MENU button.
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EXPERT MODE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREEN 1 Playback method setting (page 9 Print settings (page 98) e Set the DPOF settings. F Option icon (page 105) e Select continuous playback or single-frame playback. e Display the Option Setting Screen. 2 Multi-playback (page 66) G Menu mode display (page 42) H Help display (page 107) e Display images in the 9-frame...
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 87). Select the rotate icon L, and press the SET button. e The Rotate Image Screen appears. K : Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS You can delete (“cut”) the first part or the last part of a video clip. You can choose anywhere in the video clip as the cutting point. You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”).
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Procedure to join two video clips Display the video clip that will come first. J J J J Select the video clip that you wish to append (join). J J J J Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.) e The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip.
Deleting part of a video clip Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. e Specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. e The Edit Video Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip.
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Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed. YES: The original video clip is saved. The original video clip is not saved. Press the SET button. e If “YES” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Joining two video clips Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip to be joined Video clip start Video clip end Display the EXPERT Mode Playback Setting Screen (page 87). Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button.
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Orange frame Press the SET button. e The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. 0001 0003 0004 Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that you wish to join. Press the SET button. Select whether you want the original video clip to be erased when clipping is executed.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Press the SET button. e The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip. e If “NO” was selected in step 8, the original video clips are erased when the joined video clip is saved. e Press the MENU button, or select the d icon and press the SET button, to return to the Playback Setting Screen.
PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
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PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) HINT e To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image. HINT About the DPOF format e DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format.
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the Print Settings Screen (page 98). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
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PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specifying dated prints> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. d The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired option.
Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTINGS” and press the SET button. e The Confirm Print Settings Screen appears. If the print settings are correct: Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. If the print settings were changed: Select “MODIFY PRINT SETTING”, and press the SET button.
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PRINT SETTINGS (STILL IMAGES ONLY) Press the SET button. e The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. e This completes the setting for the index print.
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Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the Print Settings Screen (page 98). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. e The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images.
OPTION SETTINGS CAMERA SETTINGS ABOUT THE OPTION SETTING SCREEN The Option Setting Screen is used to adjust various camera settings and is common to both the BASIC and EXPERT modes. To display the Option Setting Screen Turn on the camera (page 37). Press the MENU button.
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Option Setting Screen 1 Guidance setting (page 107) 8 Power save function (page 119) 9 Reset camera settings (page e Set the help display and audio guide on or off. 121) 2 Operation sounds setting (page e Reset the camera to the factory- 108) preset settings.
GUIDANCE FUNCTIONS You can set whether or not the help display is shown on the LCD monitor, and whether the audio guide giving verbal operation instructions is enabled. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the guidance icon r, and press the SET button.
OPERATIONAL SOUNDS SETTING This setting allows you to set whether or not a confirming audio signal sounds when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the BEEP icon ?, and press the SET button.
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OPERATIONAL SOUNDS SETTING Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. <If TURN ON/OFF is selected> e The screen to turn the operation sounds on or off appears. e Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button.
USB FUNCTION SETTING Perform the USB setting when the dedicated USB interface cable is used to connect your camera to another device. Two modes are available for the USB connection function. The PC connection mode is selected when the camera is connected to a computer and used as a card reader.
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION If a reformatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001. This is because the file number reset function is set to ON, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
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e If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. d When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card Card A 0001, 0002 ..
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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the file number reset icon Press the SET button. e The File Number Reset Screen appears. The file number reset function is OFF: The file number reset function is off.
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m.
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DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. d The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2003/12/23”. d The date is set in the following order: Set the year _ Set the month _ Set the day.
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e Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows: year/month/day month/day/year day/month/year DISP OFF (no display) Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order. e If “DISP OFF” is selected, the date the image was captured is not shown during playback.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of nine languages. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the language icon z, and press the SET button. e The Language Screen appears. : Select for Japanese.
TV SYSTEM SETTING This setting is to specify the type of image signal that is output from the camera’s DIGITAL/AV terminal. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the TV system icon j, and press the SET button. e The TV System Setting Screen appears.
POWER SAVE SETTING Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.
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Select the desired option. Press the SET button. e The Set Standby Time Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. <Example: When “BATT/ CAM” is selected> Increases the standby time. Down: Decreases the standby time. Press the SET button.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Setting Screen (page 105). Select the reset settings icon 2, and press the SET button. e The Reset Settings Screen appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings.
FORMATTING A CARD The supplied card must be formatted with this camera. In addition, a card must be formatted with this camera: • After purchasing, when used for the first time, or • If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK”...
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FORMATTING A CARD Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. Select “YES”. Press the SET button. e Reformatting begins. e During reformatting, “REFORMAT” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting e Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during reformatting.
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time”...
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY For audio data Display the Audio Data Information Screen (page 77). e The remaining card memory is shown. English...
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the LCD monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 166.
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE HINT e If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Playback Screen. e Use only the supplied or separately sold battery pack in this camera. e Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. e Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C) the number of images that can be saved on a...
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS DOCKING STATION Set your camera in the supplied docking station to recharge the battery pack as well as for easy connection to a computer, printer or TV. A remote control unit is provided for even easier operation of your docked camera (playback only). CAUTION Gently connect and disconnect the cable e When connecting and disconnecting the cable, please do so with a gentle...
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In some instances, it may not be possible to correctly install the driver software. e Please refer to the included Sanyo Software Pack instruction manual for information regarding operating your camera from a computer. Supplied USB interface cable...
Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal Supplied AV cable DIGITAL/AV terminal White plug: To Audio Input (LEFT) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (RIGHT) terminal Data file formats The format of the files saved on the card and the method in which the file names are determined are explained below.
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Playback may also be possible using other software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 (AAC audio). QuickTime6.3 for Windows and Macintosh is supplied with the included CD-ROM (Sanyo Software Pack). About audio data recorded with this camera e If you change the extension (.m4a) of audio data files to “.mp4”, playback may be possible using software that supports the ISO standard MPEG-4 (AAC audio).
Set the camera in the docking station Close the camera’s monitor unit, and set it in the docking station. e Note the camera’s orientation and the position of the docking station terminals, and insert the camera firmly. e Recharging begins as soon as the camera is set in the docking station.
DOCKING STATION How to use the remote control unit The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the docking station, at a distance of up to 7 meters. At a distance of up to 7 meters Infrared emitter 15˚...
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<Remote control unit button operation> MENU 1 CH (channel) e Switch the remote control code (page 136). 2 SET e Same operation as the camera’s SET button. 3 MENU e Same operation as the camera’s MENU button. 4 [G] e Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button to the left. 5 [I] e Works the same as toggling the camera’s SET button up.
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DOCKING STATION Replacing the remote control unit battery The life of the lithium battery will depend on your use of the remote control unit, but as a general guideline, it will require replacement about once a year. Follow the steps below to replace the CR2025 Lithium battery (sold commercially).
Changing the remote control code The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is used.
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DOCKING STATION <Resetting the remote control code to “RC CODE 1”> Aim the infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking station. Hold down the CH button and press the [J] button for about 3 seconds. Select the image to play back. Connect the docking station to a TV, and set the camera in the docking station.
CABLE ADAPTER When not using the docking station, you can connect the camera to a computer, printer, TV or AC adapter/charger, etc, using the supplied adapter. Attach the adapter to the docking station terminals on the bottom of the camera. Various devices can be connected to the adapter terminals DC IN terminal: Connect the supplied AC adapter/charger.
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s LCD monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing. Print preparations Install the card containing the images you want to print in the camera.
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<Using the docking station> e Set the camera in the docking station, and press the CAMERA/CHARGE button to turn on the camera indicator. e When the connections are complete, turn on the printer, and confirm that the camera’s multi-indicator is lit red. When the multi-indicator is lit green, it is not possible to print.
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER The PictBridge printing mode is activated. e The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Screen appears. CAUTION e During PictBridge printing, the camera’s button operation response is slower. e If the camera is powered by batteries for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient.
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To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 139). Select the choose one image icon Y, and press the SET button. e The screen to select images for printing appears.
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER Specify the number of prints. 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. e “PRINT” is selected. Press the SET button.
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To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 139). Select the print all images icon u, and press the SET button. e The Print All Images Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 139). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. e The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
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To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 98), and complete the printing setup (page 139). Select the print reserved images icon w, and press the SET button.
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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the printing setup (page 139). Select the change printer settings icon v, and press the SET button.
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Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. d The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.
APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Cause Action Why doesn’t the Due to cold Place the camera in power turn on? temperatures, the your pocket to warm it battery pack...
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Question Cause Action Why does the Recorded data is being Not a malfunction. multi-indicator saved on the card. Wait until the multi- light red? indicator turns off. Why doesn’t the The camera has Not a malfunction. flash operate? determined that the Capture the image;...
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Cause Action What is the Because shooting with difference the optical zoom uses between the the optics of a physical digital zoom and lens, you can shoot the optical without losing minute zoom? details in the image. —...
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Question Cause Action Why does the The flash setting is Not a malfunction. fixed at l when the flash setting automatically scene select function is change to l set to Q or the filter is when the scene set to (. select function is set to Q or the Shoot-...
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Cause Action Why is the The focus is not locked Hold the camera image out of properly. correctly and slowly focus? press the still image shooting button halfway to lock the focus. Then press the still image shooting button all the way to capture the image.
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Question Cause Action Why isn’t the The image was Not a malfunction. captured image captured using the clear? digital zoom. Can I play back We cannot guarantee image and the accurate playback sound data that I — of data that has been Viewing images edited using my...
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Cause Action Why is a noise Electromagnetic waves Move the AC adapter/ heard from a are emitted from the charger further away nearby TV or AC adapter/charger. from the TV or radio radio during when recharging battery batteries.
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Question Cause Action Why does the A problem has Check the following “SYSTEM occurred within the items 1 Remove the card ERROR” camera or card. message and then install it appear? again. 2 Remove the batteries and then install them again. Misc.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Refer- ence Problem Cause Action page No power. The battery pack is Recharge the battery dead. pack, or replace with a new battery pack.
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Refer- ence Problem Cause Action page An image is not The power is not When the power captured when turned on. save function is the still image active, after pressing shooting button one of the buttons to or video clip turn on the camera, if recording the shooting power is...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Refer- ence Problem Cause Action page When zooming The optical zoom Not a malfunction. in or out, the has moved to the Release the zoom zoom maximum switch, and press it movement magnification again. Shoot- stops position. momentarily. There is noise The ISO sensitivity Set the ISO in the captured...
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Refer- ence Problem Cause Action page The image is The subject is too Select the correct not in focus. close to the camera. focus setting for your needs. The focus setting is not correct. The camera moved Hold the camera when the still image correctly and slowly shooting button was...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Refer- ence Problem Cause Action page No image or The digital camera is Follow the sound. not correctly instructions to make connected to the TV. the connection correctly. The TV input is not Set the input on the set correctly. TV to “VIDEO”.
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DOCKING STATION Refer- ence Problem Cause Action page The remote The remote control Aim the remote control unit unit is aimed at the TV control unit at the does not (not at the docking remote control sensor seem to station). on the docking station work.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital movie (recording and playback) Recorded image file Still images: JPEG format 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 still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images...
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Data compression : : 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps: 3 Mbps (video clips only) 8 : 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps: 2 Mbps 9 : 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps: 640 kbps < : 320 x 240 pixels, 15 fps: 384 kbps = : 176 x 144 pixels, 15 fps: 256 kbps * The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29.97 fps, and the 15 fps frame rate is 29.97/2.
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SPECIFICATIONS Shutter Speed Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/2,000 sec. (During flash: 1/30 to 1/60 sec.) Video clip shooting mode: 1/30 to 1/10,000 sec. Sensitivity Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO50, ISO100, ISO200, and ISO400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) (Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 1600 variation: when scene select function is set to lamp Q)
Camera connectors DIGITAL/AV Regrouped jack (communication/ Audio output 265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 k or less, sound and image stereo output) terminal Video output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced, sync negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Screen) USB 2.0 (Full speed) DC IN (external DC...
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SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of images, the possible shooting time, and the possible recording time for the supplied 128MB SD Memory Card, and for the commercially available 512MB/16MB SD Memory Card. Shooting/ Reso- SD Memory Card...
Docking station Part number PDS-C1 Power supply DC 4.7 V Rated output DC 4.2 V/4.7 V Compatible batteries Supplied or separately sold Li-ion battery pack (DB-L20) 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...
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SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adapter/charger Part number VAR-AL20 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 sold separately Li-ion battery pack DB-L20...
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Supplied SD Memory Card Memory capacity 128MB 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 English...
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Sanyo Electric. e Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.