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  • Page 1 User’s Manual CAMILEO SX500...

  • Page 2: Symbols Used In This Manual

    INTRODUCTION Welcome and thank you for choosing a TOSHIBA product. For your convenience, your TOSHIBA product is furnished with two guides: a) Quick Start Guide, and b) this comprehensive PDF User’s Manual. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camcorder. Keep this Manual in a safe place for later reference.

  • Page 3: Preparing The Camcorder

    SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camcorder Insert the battery pack. 3 Insert the battery pack. 2 Open 1 Push out Battery cover 4 Close the battery cover. User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 About the battery pack You will find the battery pack inserted in the camcorder. When shipped from the factory, the battery pack is inserted backwards to prevent current flow. Before using, please re-insert the battery pack correctly as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 5 Insert the SD Memory Card. h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camcorder. Please purchase a commercially sold card. h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”. 1 Open the card slot cover. 2 Insert the card.
  • Page 6 Shooting Press the POWER button for at least 1 second to turn the camcorder on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the POWER button MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 19.

  • Page 7: Deleting Files

    Playback Press the play [=] button. MENU button h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Play [=] button Select the image to play back. h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the image you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown in the bottom part of the monitor.
  • Page 8 When you are finished deleting files, press the MENU button. h Pressing the MENU button 3 times will return you to the screen in step When you are finished using the camcorder... Press the POWER button for at least 1 second to turn the camcorder off. User’s Manual...
  • Page 9 Copy data from your camcorder to the computer Connect your camcorder to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camcorder to the computer. h Connect the cable between the camcorder’s USB/AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector.
  • Page 10 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the OK button. h The screen to select the USB CONNECTION computer connection mode You Tube appears. CARD READER CANCEL Select “CARD READER”, and press the OK button. Copy data from your camcorder to a computer. Dismounting the camcorder CAUTION i To disconnect your camcorder, be sure to follow the procedure below.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................i CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........3 About the power plug ..............5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............6 ABOUT THE CARD ................7 Media cards that can be used with this camcorder ......7 What “card” means in this manual ..........7 SETUP PARTS NAMES ..................
  • Page 13 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..........38 OVERVIEW OF THE MENU SCREEN ..........44 Recording Menu ................44 Playback Menu ................50 Option Menu ..................52 SPECIFICATIONS ................56 Camcorder ..................56 Concerning the multi-indicator ............57 Others ....................58 TOSHIBA SUPPORT ................59 REGULATORY INFORMATION ............60 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ..............63 User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Soft case: 1 i Software DVD + User’s Manual (DVD-ROM): 1 i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i AC adaptor and power plugs (page 13): 1 i Dedicated USB interface i Dedicated AV interface cable cable (page viii): 1 (page 36): 1 i Mini HDMI Cable: 1 i Handstrap: 1...
  • Page 15 i Lens cap: 1 i Quick Start Guide i Warranty Leaflet User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: About The Power Plug

    About the power plug A power plug suitable for the destination country is provided for the AC adaptor. CAUTION Do not use other AC/DC adaptors than the one bundled with your device, as otherwise your device may be damaged. k How to attach User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using. 3. Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight.

  • Page 18: About The Card

    ABOUT THE CARD Media cards that can be used with this camcorder The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camcorder is: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card i SDXC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards that can be used in this camcorder are referred to as “card”.

  • Page 19: Setup

    SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Speaker Lens Stereo microphone Monitor unit LED light unit * The tripod mounting hole is on the bottom. User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 Rear MENU button Play [=] button POWER button Zoom switch ] button Monitor Photo shooting button Battery cover Multi-indicator ] button Video recording button Strap holder Card slot cover DC IN terminal Arrow keys OK button Arrow keys User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Installing The Card

    INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camcorder (page 11). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. Your camcorder has an internal memory, so you can record without a card installed.
  • Page 22 CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Doing so may damage the card or the stored files. If the multi-indicator is flashing orange... i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing orange, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card. HINT To format a card 1 Insert the card in the camcorder, and press the POWER button (pages 10...

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery Pack

    CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery pack in the camcorder, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power to the camcorder can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected.
  • Page 24 Connect the AC adaptor to the camcorder. h Charging begins. 5 Connect the AC adaptor. h Charging begins. To power outlet <During charging...> h During charging, the multi-indicator is lit orange. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off. h The multi-indicator flashes orange if the battery pack is defective or is not installed correctly.
  • Page 25 CAUTION Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camcorder has been in continuous use for a long time i The battery pack becomes hot when the camcorder is used continuously for a long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the multi-indicator may flash orange and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack.

  • Page 26: About Recharging

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

  • Page 27: Turning The Camcorder On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMCORDER ON AND OFF Turning on the camcorder Open the monitor unit, and press the POWER button for at least 1 second. h If you briefly press the POWER button, once, the camcorder will switch to the power save mode. POWER button Monitor unit Turning off the camcorder...

  • Page 28: Turning On The Camcorder When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active

    Turning on the camcorder when the power save (sleep) mode is active In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camcorder after about 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).
  • Page 29 HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the POWER button briefly to activate the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camcorder only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camcorder in the standby mode.

  • Page 30: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camcorder 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. h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 21.
  • Page 31 Set the clock. CLOCK SET 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the OK button. h The Set Time Screen TIME 19:30 appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”. h The time is set in the following order: Set the hour → Set the minute. h A 24-hour clock is used for the time display.
  • Page 32 HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow step 1).

  • Page 33: Switching Between The Recording Mode And Playback Mode

    SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). Turn on the camcorder (page 16). Press the play [=] button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the play [=] button is pressed. Play [=] button Ful l - HD...

  • Page 34: Accessing The Menu Screen

    ACCESSING THE MENU SCREEN Set the camcorder to the recording or playback mode (page 22). If the Menu Screen is not displayed, press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen appears. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. MENU button RECORDING MENU...
  • Page 35 Press [I] or [J] to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Press [I] RECORDING MENU VIDEO Ful l - H D PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER LED LIGHT SELF-TIMER Option tab Press [J] Press [H]. RECORDING MENU Press [H] VIDEO...
  • Page 36 Press [I] or [J] to select the item you wish to change, and press the OK button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. Select an item to change Press [I] RECORDING MENU 1...

  • Page 37: Shooting

    SHOOTING SHOOTING VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camcorder ] button (page 16), and set it to the recording mode (page 22). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the ] button pressed while recording.

  • Page 38: Shooting Single Shots

    SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camcorder ] button (page 16), and set it to the recording mode (page 22). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
  • Page 39 HINT Adjusting the monitor brightness i While the Recording Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camcorder focusing on? Target mark i A target mark &...

  • Page 40: Shoot A Still Image While Recording A Video Clip

    SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. Turn on the camcorder ] button (page 16), and set it to the recording mode (page 22). Press the [ ] button.
  • Page 41 About the recording size of still images i The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on the video clip recording size. Video clip recording size setting Still image recording size "& h It is not possible to capture sequential shots. User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Macro-Photography (Zoom)

    MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camcorder has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camcorder lens at the subject. Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward [T] or [W] to compose the desired image. [T]:Zoom in on the subject. [W]:Zoom out.

  • Page 43: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camcorder to the playback mode (page 22). Select the image to play back. Orange frame h Use the arrow keys to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back. h The image information for the framed image is shown at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 44: Video Clip Playback Operation

    Video clip playback operation To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the OK button. Stop playback During playback, press [J]. During playback, press the OK button or press Pause [I]. During accelerated playback, press [I]. To play Forward After pausing playback, press [H].

  • Page 45: How To Save One Frame From A Video Clip As A Still Image

    How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The screen to select the aspect ratio of the still image appears. Select the desired aspect ratio, and press the [ ] button.

  • Page 46: Connecting To A Tv

    CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camcorder to a TV, you can play back the recorded files on the TV. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 47: Connecting To A Video Input Terminal

    Connecting to a video input terminal Use the supplied dedicated AV interface cable to connect to a TV. To USB/AV terminal Supplied dedicated AV interface cable White plug:To Audio Input (L) terminal Set the input to Red plug:To Audio Input (R) terminal “VIDEO”.

  • Page 48: Playing Back On A Tv

    PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camcorder to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camcorder is connected. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camcorder’s monitor. (Use the TV controls to adjust the volume.) i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camcorder is used to play back audio recordings as well.

  • Page 49: Appendices

    APPENDICES APPENDICES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camcorder operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of frequently asked questions. Question Answer Action Why doesn’t the Due to cold Place the camcorder power turn on? temperatures, the in your pocket to battery pack...
  • Page 50 Question Answer Action Are the settings — All settings except retained even the self-timer and after the the exposure camcorder is compensation are turned off? retained even after the camcorder is turned off. Which resolution — Select the resolution setting should I setting according to use? the intended use.
  • Page 51 Question Answer Action How can I get the — Set the scene select distant view into function to the focus? landscape + mode when photographing. Shooting Or, set the focus range setting to manual focus -, and set the distance ∞...
  • Page 52 Question Answer Action Why is there no This may happen Play back images image (z is when trying to that were recorded shown)? play back images on a card using this stored on a card camcorder. from a different digital camcorder. Why is the If the subject Not a malfunction.
  • Page 53 Question Answer Action The “Cannot edit You have Select video clips video clips with attempted to join that have the same unlike settings” video clips having resolution or frame message different rate. appears. resolutions or frame rates. Why is a noise Electromagnetic Move the AC heard from a...
  • Page 54 Question Answer Action Can I use my — When the camcorder camcorder is abroad? connected to a TV, you can switch the camcorder’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about accessories etc., please consult with a dealer near you for advice.

  • Page 55: Overview Of The Menu Screen

    OVERVIEW OF THE MENU SCREEN Recording Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU VIDEO Ful l - HD PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER LED LIGHT SELF-TIMER User’s Manual...
  • Page 56 1 Video clip settings 3 Scene select <HD mode> =: Full auto setting !: Record at 1920 × 1080 a: Sports mode pixels, 60 fields/s (60i). >: Portrait mode Y: Record at 1920 × 1080 +: Landscape mode pixels, 30 fps (30p). k: Snow &...
  • Page 57 <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU VIDEO STABILISER PHOTO STABILISER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 1 Video stabiliser 5 Exp measure h Compensate for camcorder X: Multi-section light shake during video clip measuring recording. W: Center-weighted light \: Record with image measuring stabiliser on. Y: Spot light-measuring ]: Record without image 6 ISO sensitivity stabiliser. =: Sensitivity is set 2 Photo stabiliser automatically (video clip...
  • Page 59 <Tab 3> RECORDING MENU WHITE BALANCE TARGET A SUBJECT HIGH SENSITIVITY DIGITAL ZOOM REC FOLDER User’s Manual...
  • Page 60 1 White balance 3 High sensitivity mode >: White balance is 1: Increased sensitivity. automatically adjusted 2: Normal sensitivity. depending on the ambient 4 Digital zoom lighting (auto). Q: Enable the digital r: For shooting in sunny zoom. conditions (fair). B: Disable the digital o: For shooting in overcast zoom.

  • Page 61: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT DELETE ROTATE RESIZE 1 Slideshow 4 Delete h Specify the slideshow settings h Delete files. and play the slideshow. 5 Rotate 2 Playback volume h Rotate a still image. h Adjust the volume for video clip 6 Resize and audio file playback.

  • Page 62: Edit Video

    <Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU EDIT PHOTO EDIT VIDEO PRINT INSTRUCTIONS SELECT FOLDER COPY 1 Edit photo 4 Select folder h Repair the “red-eye” caused by h Select a folder to play back. the LED light, or enhance the 5 Copy contrast (still images only).

  • Page 63: Option Menu

    Option Menu <Tab 1> OPTION MENU CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 1 CLOCK SET setting 4 OPERATION BEEP setting h Set the camcorder’s clock. h Settings for the camcorder’s operation sounds, audio guide 2 INFO DISPLAY setting and volume. h Specify the information to TURN ON/OFF: display on the playback Mute or enable the sounds screen.
  • Page 65 <Tab 2> OPTION MENU SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE 1 SHORTCUTS setting 3 Image quality setting h Set the vividness and 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting sharpness of the images. h Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function 4 BRIGHTNESS setting is ON, the image processing h Adjust the brightness of the...

  • Page 66: Reset Settings

    <Tab 3> OPTION MENU 3 TV OUTPUT POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS 1 TV OUTPUT setting 6 Remaining battery charge h Note: 1080p playback is not display available via HDMI, only via USB to PC. 2 POWER SAVE setting h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camcorder Camileo SX500 Image Sensor 10Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor Operation Modes Movie Record, Picture Record Lens f=6.8~34mm;F3.5~3.7 Focus Range Macro:1 cm ~ 80 cm (wide) Normal:10cm~infinite Zoom 1×~60× (5×Optical + 12×Digital) Shutter Electronic LCD monitor 2.7"LCD Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC 4000 ×...

  • Page 68: Concerning The Multi-Indicator

    Concerning the multi-indicator The camcorder’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camcorder operations. Color Multi-indicator status Camcorder status Connected to a computer or printer Green Flashing Power save mode active Connected to a TV Charging Battery charge error or rise in Slow Orange...

  • Page 69: Others

    Others Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). ®...

  • Page 70: Toshiba Support

    TOSHIBA SUPPORT Need help? For the latest driver updates, User’s Manuals & FAQs please have a look at the TOSHIBA options & services support page: computers.toshiba.eu/options-support Please see computers.toshiba.eu/options-warranty for the TOSHIBA hotline numbers. User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Regulatory Information

    Residential, Commercial & Light Industry Environment. Any other working environment has not been verified by Toshiba and the use of this product in these working environments is maybe restricted or cannot be recommended. Possible consequences of...
  • Page 72 The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation.
  • Page 73 For more detailed information about the collection and recycling programmes available in your country, please visit our website (http:// eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or contact your local city office or the shop where you purchased the product. Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.

  • Page 74: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION © 2010 TOSHIBA Europe GmbH. All rights reserved. TOSHIBA reserves the right to make technical changes. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between this product and the documentation. User’s Manual...
  • Page 75 CSX500-UM-AB-V2_0310 For more information, please visit: www.toshiba-multimedia.com...

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