Digital Movie Camera VPC-C6 Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-C6EX, VPC-C6EXE, VPC-C6E and VPC-C6. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
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Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-C6 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...
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING Install the card Insert the card. 3 Close 2 Insert 1 Open Connect the AC adaptor to the camera. Docking station terminal Supplied cable adaptor DC IN terminal To power outlet Supplied AC adaptor Supplied power cord Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
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Shooting k k k k Video clip recording Video clip recording button Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button Still image shooting button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. ON/OFF button Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [ h Recording begins.
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Playback k k k k Video clip playback Main switch Set the main switch to PLAY. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the video clip you wish to play back.
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Convenient Basic operation Additional functions...
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Convenient Basic operation Additional functions functions Capture fast-moving subjects • “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 57 Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure correction” on page 40 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 60 • “SCENE SELECT” (night view mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 57 Increase the camera’s sensitivity •...
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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Convenient Basic operation Additional functions functions Getting started Adjust the speaker Smooth out video viewing images volume clip playback • “Playing back a video • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” • “SMOOTH PLAYBACK” clip” on page 46 on page 78 on page 102 •...
CONTENTS GETTING UP AND RUNNING .............. iii QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ............1 CONTENTS ....................4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ........11 SYSTEM MAP ..................15 SETUP PARTS NAMES ..................16 INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ........19 POWER FOR THE CAMERA ...............22 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF ..........26 OPERATION BUTTONS ..............28...
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CONTENTS PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS ......73 PLAYBACK MODE ................77 PLAYBACK VOLUME ................78 IMAGE PROTECT ................79 ERASING DATA .................. 81 PRINT SETTINGS ................83 ROTATE IMAGE .................. 90 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ............ 91 RED-EYE CORRECTION ..............92 EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP .......
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OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV ..............137 PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .....140 DIRECT PRINTING ................145 USING THE CABLE ADAPTOR ............154 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...........155 TROUBLESHOOTING ................162 SPECIFICATIONS ................172 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ............182 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i i i i Neckstrap: 1 i i i i SANYO Software Pack (CD-ROM): 2 i i i i Li-ion battery pack: 1 i i i i Docking station: 1 i i i i S-AV interface cable: 1...
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i i i i Camera case: 1 i i i i “SAFETY MANUAL” i i i i Quick Guide (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k k k k Neckstrap k k k k Lens cap Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
k k k k Camera case Media cards that can be used with this camera The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is: i SD Memory Card Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your 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 recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Twin menus for easy operation (see pages 50 and 74) The novice photographer will have no problem taking beautiful pictures using the easy settings on the PAGE 1 menu.
Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 38) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording. 31 31 01:10:15 01:10:15...
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Easy to shoot vertically oriented photos (page 56) A grip-type camera is compact and very easy to hold securely, but trying to take vertically oriented photos by changing the camera angle is a problem. However, your camera features a vertical shooting mode that allows you to take vertical (portrait) mode still images without having to change the camera angle.
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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.
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Internet Cable adaptor Remote control unit Computer Docking station Dedicated USB Printer interface cable Dedicated S-AV interface cable AC adaptor Battery charger (supplied) (optional) i Card reader i DPOF- compatible Separately sold or...
SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Strap holder Speaker Lens Flash Monitor unit Stereo microphone <To open the monitor unit> Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
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PARTS NAMES Rear Still image shooting button Multi-indicator Zoom switch Video clip recording button [ Main switch MENU button LCD monitor ON/OFF button Battery/card cover SET button Bottom Tripod stand Docking station terminal hole Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
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Docking station Front Docking station terminal Operation mode button [ Remote control sensor CHARGE indicator CAMERA indicator Rear USB/AV terminal DC IN terminal Cable adaptor Docking station terminal USB/AV terminal DC IN terminal Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 128). Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack Open the battery/card cover. h While gently pressing the cover, slide it open.
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<To remove the battery pack...> h Slide the latch securing the battery pack to the side, and remove the battery pack. Slide to the side Close the battery/card cover. h Lower the cover, and slide it closed. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to fully charge the battery pack (pages 22, 24).
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INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Install the card Open the battery/card cover. Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. Close the battery/card cover. <When removing the card...> h To remove the card, press it down, and then release.
POWER FOR THE CAMERA The supplied AC adaptor is used not only as the camera’s AC adaptor, but also to charge the battery installed in the camera. Using the battery pack At the time of purchase, the battery pack is not charged. The battery pack must be charged before it can be used in the camera.
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POWER FOR THE CAMERA Docking station terminal Supplied cable adaptor DC IN terminal To power outlet Supplied AC adaptor Supplied power cord Disconnect the cable adaptor and the AC adaptor after charging is completed. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
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Using the docking station to charge the battery pack When the battery pack is installed in your camera, you can recharge it by setting the camera in the docking station (page 134). Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
POWER FOR THE CAMERA Using a power outlet When the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the camera, power can be supplied from a power outlet. HINT About the internal backup battery i This camera’s internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera Set the main switch. Main switch To shoot pictures: Set to REC PLAY To play back images: Monitor unit Set to PLAY Open the monitor unit. Press the ON/OFF button for about 1 second.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera Press the ON/OFF button for about 2 seconds. h The camera turns off. HINT To immediately activate the power save function i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.
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. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps HQ To select the icon to the left, toggle the SET button to the left. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps HQ <Actuate the selected icon>...
BASIC OPERATION BEFORE TAKING PICTURES For best results Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows 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 strap. * For shooting vertically oriented still images, you can set the shooting orientation to the vertical (portrait) format still image mode (page 56).
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 66).
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The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i i i i When both near and far objects are present 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.
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the still image shooting button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 110). Where is the image and audio data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded on the card installed in the camera.
CAPTURING IMAGES Recording video clips Turn on the camera (page 26). Video clip recording button Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [ h Recording begins. During shooting, it is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button.
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CAPTURING IMAGES HINT Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness i While the Shooting Screen is active, You can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. Focus lock during video clip recording i The autofocus can be set to a fixed focus during video clip recording if you toggle the SET button up.
Capturing still images Turn on the camera (page 26). Main switch Set the main switch to REC. Press the still image shooting button [ 1 Press the still image shooting button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
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CAPTURING IMAGES HINT Target mark What is the camera focusing on? i A target mark & on the LCD monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 5 different focus points within the shooting area.
Shoot a still image while recording a video clip You can capture a still image while recording a video clip. Turn on the camera (page 26). Video clip recording button Still image shooting button Set the main switch to REC. Press the video clip recording button [ When you see a scene you’d...
BASIC SHOOTING FUNCTIONS Using the zoom Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. You can specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled (page 118). Point the camera lens at the subject. Zoom switch Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image.
Exposure correction When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Set the main switch to REC. Main switch h To exit the Shooting Setting Screen, press the MENU button. While the Shooting Screen is displayed, toggle the SET button to the right.
MAKE AN AUDIO RECORDING Your camera can make audio recordings. Turn on the camera (page 26), and set the main switch to REC. Press the MENU button. h The menu display appears. VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ From the video clip mode menu, select the audio memo icon <, Remaining time and press the SET button.
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Press the video clip recording button. 00:09:45 h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the LCD monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the video clip recording button while shooting. h Take care not to cover the microphone with your fingers.
VIEWING IMAGES Turn on the camera Main switch (page 26), and set the main switch to PLAY. h An image is displayed on the LCD monitor. h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the top and bottom of the screen.
9-image display playback Turn on the camera (page 26), Main switch and set the main switch to PLAY. Zoom switch Push the zoom switch toward the [W] ([P]) side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move Still...
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VIEWING IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. h For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify. Push the zoom switch toward the [T] 108% 108% 108% ZOOM ([]]) side.
Playing back a video clip Follow these steps to play back a video clip. To do this... Do this Normal forward playback Press the SET button. Stop playback During playback, toggle the SET button down. During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up.
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VIEWING IMAGES HINT Display the video clip playback point i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip. i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar. CAUTION If no audio is heard...
PLAYING BACK AUDIO DATA Listen to your audio recordings. Display the desired audio data. 00:00:00 Play back the recording. Start forward playback: Press the SET button. Pause: During playback, press the SET button, or toggle the SET button up. During fast forward or fast reverse, toggle the SET button up.
SHOOTING PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS The Shooting Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s shooting settings. The Shooting Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 51) cover the basic shooting settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 53) provide you with more detailed settings.
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SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa, depending on how you wish to use your camera. Display a Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Toggle the SET button to the left. PAGE indication h The Shooting Setting Screen PAGE changes.
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Shooting Setting Screens PAGE 1 VIDEO CLIP MPEG4 640x480 30fps SHQ Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
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1 Video clip mode menu 3 Scene select menu (page 57) (page 55) =: Full auto photography b: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, a: Sports photography 30 frames per second, high >: Portrait photography bit rate +: Landscape photography a: Record at 640 ×...
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DISPLAYING THE SHOOTING SETTING SCREENS PAGE 2 IMAGE STABILIZER VIDEO VIEW Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
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1 Image stabilizer menu 6 White balance menu (page 71) (page 64) >: White balance is p: Shoot using the video clip automatically adjusted field of view display. depending on ambient lighting q: Shoot using the still image r: For photography in fair field of view display.
IMAGE QUALITY Video clip mode (image quality) setting When it comes to video clips, a larger number of pixels and a higher frame rate means better image quality and smoother playback. On the other hand, the file size becomes large and uses more memory. Set the image quality to a setting that’s right for your purpose.
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Still image mode (resolution) setting By setting the still image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49).
SCENE SELECT You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the scene select menu. =: The camera automatically makes SCENE SELECT the optimum settings suitable for FULL AUTO the surrounding conditions (full auto).
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Take the picture. For video clip recording, see page 34. For still image shooting, see page 36. To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. HINT i When capturing images using the fireworks +, lamp Q or night view / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
FILTERS The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). FILTER Select the filter menu. &: No filter is used (none). %: Skin tones are enhanced in close- up shots (cosmetic filter).
FLASH SETTING 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).
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FLASH SETTING Select the desired icon from the flash menu, and press the SET button. h This completes the flash setting. Take the picture. For still image shooting, see page 36. h To return to normal photography, select k from the flash menu, and press the SET button.
SELF-TIMER Display the PAGE 1 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the self-timer menu. SELF-TIMER N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: Turns on the self-timer function. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the still image shooting button or video clip recording button is pressed.
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SELF-TIMER HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the video clip recording button or still image shooting button is pressed again before the shutter is released, 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 2 (ADVANCED SETTINGS) MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion (video clips only). Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the image stabilizer menu. p: Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording.
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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) <Concerning the changing field of view when motion compensation is enabled> i When the motion compensation is set to ON, the field of view during recording standby differs from the recordable field of view as shown below. i When set to the motion compensation q setting, the video clip recording range is as shown in the recording standby screen.
FOCUS RANGE Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the focus range menu. h When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to *, you will find it both easier and faster to focus. -: Wide end: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (total range mode) *: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (standard mode)
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Select the manual focus icon - from the focus menu, and press the SET button. Press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar 00:00:15 appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 5-point range finder focus: The distance to the subject is detected by sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Spot focus: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the LCD monitor.
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the entire image, but with emphasis on the center area.
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the ISO sensitivity menu. t: Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically (equivalent to ISO 50 to 200 [video clip shooting mode: ISO 450 to 3,600]).
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the PAGE 2 Shooting Setting Screen (page 49). Select the white balance menu.
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Select the desired icon from the white balance menu, and press the SET button. h Once the white balance setting is programmed for the ] icon, it is retained even if another white balance setting (>, r, o, p, or q) is selected.
PLAYBACK PAGE 1 (BASIC SETTINGS) DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS The Playback Setting Screens are used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. The Playback Setting Screens are organized into two displays: PAGE 1 and PAGE 2. The PAGE 1 settings (page 75) cover the basic playback settings, and the PAGE 2 settings (page 76) provide you with more detailed settings.
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SWITCHING THE PAGE Switch from PAGE 1 to PAGE 2, or vice versa. Display a Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Toggle the SET button to the left. PAGE indication h The Playback Setting Screen changes to the other PAGE. h Each time the SET button is toggled PLAYBACK METHOD to the left, the PAGE changes.
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DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK SETTING SCREENS Overview of the Playback Setting Screens PAGE 1 PLAYBACK METHOD Set play all or 1 clip 1 Playback method setting 4 Data protect setting (page 79) h Protect data from accidental (page 77) h Select continuous playback or erasure.
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PAGE 2 ROTATE Rotate image 1 Rotate image (page 90) 6 Smooth playback (page 102) h Rotate still images. h Smooth out the movement 2 Resize (page 91) when playing back video clips. h Reduce the resolution of a still 7 Option icon (page 104) h Display the Option Screen.
PLAYBACK MODE Images can be viewed continuously (slideshow playback) or you can choose to show single images. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the playback method icon PLAYBACK METHOD 4, and press the SET button. h The Playback Mode Screen DURATION OF PHOTO appears.
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio data, as well as the operation sounds. Display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the playback volume icon PLAY VOLUME Z, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears.
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the protect icon A, and PROTECT press the SET button. h “LOCK?”...
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CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain data files, they will be erased if the card is reformatted (page 128). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3... i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for an image...
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 PAGE 1 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the erase icon c, and press ERASE the SET button.
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Toggle the SET button up to select “YES”, and press the SET button. <ONE ERASE> h The currently displayed image is deleted. h To erase other data, select the data, and press the SET button. <ERASE ALL> h The Erase Confirmation Screen again appears. To erase the data, select “YES”, and press the SET button.
PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to specify an index print.
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HINT Printing a single frame from a video clip i To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (save frame) as a still image. About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format.
PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the Print Setting Screen (page 83). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL PRINT SETTING IMAGES.
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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 ALL IMAGES SETTINGS to select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. DATE DATE : h The Print Date Screen appears. 3 Toggle the SET button up or down COPIES : to select the desired option.
PRINT SETTINGS Select “ADD TO PRINT SETTING” ALL IMAGES SETTINGS and press the SET button. h The Confirm Print Settings Screen DATE DATE : appears. If the print settings are correct: COPIES COPIES : Select “EXIT”, and press the SET MODIFY PRINT SETTING button.
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Press the SET button. INDEX PRINT h The Index Print Screen appears. YES: Specify an index print copy. EXIT: SET INDEX PRINT? Discontinue the setting procedure, and return to the Print Setting Screen. EXIT Select “YES”, and press the SET button.
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PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the Print Setting Screen (page 83). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the SET button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Print Setting Screen.
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the rotate icon L, and ROTATE press the SET button. h The Rotate Image Screen appears.
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t or more can be changed to 1,600 × 1,200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display PAGE 2 of the Playback Setting Screen (page 73).
RED-EYE CORRECTION If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye phenomenon). Now you can amend the image so that the subjects’ eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction). Display the image to be modified, and display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 73).
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RED-EYE CORRECTION Press the still image shooting RED-EYE CORRECT. button. h A screen appears for you to specify whether or not to keep the original image. SAVE ORIGINAL IMAGE ? YES: The corrected image is saved as a separate image, and the original image is preserved.
EXTRACTING A STILL IMAGE FROM A VIDEO CLIP You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original data remains unchanged). Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save.
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”).
Procedure to join two video clips Display the video clip that will come first. Select the video clip that you wish to append (join). Join the video clips. (Press the SET button.) i The two video clips are saved together as a separate video clip.
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Deleting part of a video clip Display the video clip you wish to edit. Display the scene you wish to delete. h In step 5 you will specify whether you wish to delete the portion from the beginning of the video clip up to the selected scene, or the portion from the selected scene to the end of the video clip.
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Select the edit video icon k, and press the SET button. h The Edit Video Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down EDIT VIDEO to select the portion you wish to delete. DELETE 1ST PART: Delete the first part of the video clip. DELETE 1ST PART DELETE 2ND PART: DELETE 2ND PART...
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 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. h Editing starts. h If “YES” was selected, the edited video clip is saved as a new video clip.
Joining two video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the first video clip. Currently showing video clip Video clip to be joined Video clip start Video clip end Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the edit video icon k, and EDIT VIDEO press the SET button.
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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Press the SET button. Orange frame h The 9-image playback display for video clips appears. 0001 0002 0003 Toggle the SET button to move the orange frame to the video clip that 0004 you wish to join. Press the SET button.
SMOOTH PLAYBACK Suppress the video flicker that occurs, for example, when playing back video clips that were recorded with camera moving fast. Display the PAGE 2 Playback Setting Screen (page 73). Select the smooth playback SMOOTH PLAYBACK icon, and press the SET button. h The Smooth Playback Screen appears.
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. INFO Press the MENU button for about 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.
OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN The Option Screen is used to adjust various camera settings. Turn on the camera, and press the MENU button. h The Shooting or Playback Setting Screen appears. Toggle the SET button up or down Option icon to select the PAGE indication.
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DISPLAYING THE OPTION SCREEN Overview of the Option Screen CLOCK SET OPERATION BEEP HELP DISP POST VIEW WIND NOISE REDUC. NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS FLICKER REDUCT DIGITAL ZOOM LCD BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT SETTINGS POWER SAVE FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
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1 Date and time setting 9 Digital zoom setting (page 118) h Enable or disable the digital (page 107) h Set the camera’s internal clock. zoom. 2 Operation beep setting 0 Monitor brightness (page 119) h Adjust the brightness of the (page 110) h Select the operation sounds LCD monitor.
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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Set the date. CLOCK SET 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. DATE 2005/12/24 h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2005/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month →...
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DATE AND TIME SETTING Select “EXIT”, and press the SET button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Screen. h To return to the Shooting Screen, press the MENU button. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings.
OPERATION SOUNDS Use this menu to set the confirming audio signals when the camera is turned on/off or when the operation buttons (still image shooting button, SET button, MENU button, etc.) are pressed, to adjust the operation sound volume, and to enable/disable the audio guide.
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OPERATION SOUNDS Select “CHANGE SETTINGS”, and OPERATION BEEP press the SET button. h The screen to change the settings TURN ON/OFF appears. SHUTTER KEY SW AUDIO GUIDE Toggle the SET button up or down OPERATION VOL to select the desired setting, and EXIT press the SET button.
HELP DISPLAY You can set whether or not the help messages shown on the LCD monitor. Display the Option Screen HELP DISP (page 104). Select the help display icon r and press the SET button. h The Help Setting Screen appears. The HELP messages are enabled.
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the LCD monitor (post-view) after the still image shooting button is pressed. Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the post-view icon o, and POST VIEW press the SET button. h The Post-view Screen appears.
WIND NOISE REDUCTION This feature reduces the ambient sound of the wind when you are recording a video clip or making an audio recording in a strong wind environment. Set the function to on or off. Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the wind noise reduction WIND NOISE REDUC.
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION Use this setting to minimize noise in still images and produce a clear image. Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the noise-reduction icon ^, NOISE REDUCTION and press the SET button. h The Noise Reduction Screen appears. ON: The noise-reduction function is enabled.
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured. Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the image quality icon P, IMAGE SETTINGS and press the SET button. h The Image Settings Screen appears.
FLICKER-REDUCTION The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply. The flicker-reduction setting is set to a frequency of 50 Hz. Display the Option Screen (page 104).
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting. Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the digital zoom icon Q, DIGITAL ZOOM and press the SET button. h The Digital Zoom Screen appears. ON: Digital zoom can be used.
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the camera’s LCD monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting. Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the LCD brightness icon ,, LCD BRIGHTNESS and press the SET button.
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the LCD monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the language icon z, and LANGUAGE press the SET button. h The Language Screen appears. DEUTSCH: German ENGLISH:...
TV OUTPUT SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal. Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the TV output settings icon TV OUTPUT SETTINGS j, and press the SET button. h The TV Output Setting Screen TV SYSTEM NTSC appears.
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Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter. <If “TV SYSTEM” is selected> NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. <If “VIDEO OUTPUT” is selected> S-VIDEO: Outputs S-VIDEO signals. VIDEO: Outputs standard video signals. Press the SET button.
POWER SAVE FUNCTION Your camera has a “power save” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The power save function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.
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Select the desired option, and press POWER SAVE the SET button. h The Set Standby Time Screen BATT/CAM 1 min appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time. Increases the standby time. <Example: When “BATT/ Down: CAM”...
FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
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i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file number of the next recorded image continues from last file number recorded on Card A.
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FILE NO. RESET FUNCTION Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the file number reset icon FILE NO. RESET Press the SET button. h The File Number Reset Screen appears. The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”.
FORMATTING A CARD A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
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FORMATTING A CARD Select the desired format option, and press the SET button. h A confirmation screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “FORMATTING” and “DO NOT POWER OFF” are shown on the LCD monitor. CAUTION Caution during formatting i Do not turn off the power to the camera or eject the card during formatting.
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Screen (page 104). Select the reset settings icon 2, RESET SETTINGS and press the SET button. h The Reset Settings Screen appears. YES: RESET? Reset to the factory-preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Screen.
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 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 176.
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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen. i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the LCD monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly.
USING THE 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).
USING THE DOCKING STATION Connect the supplied power cord to the AC adaptor socket. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. AC adaptor AC adaptor socket Supplied power cord Set the camera in the docking station Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) Multi-indicator to the docking station (page 134).
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<Charging the battery pack> i Turn the camera off or close the monitor unit before setting the camera in the docking station. i Charging begins when the camera is set in the docking station. i During charging, the docking station’s CHARGE indicator and the camera’s multi-indicator are lit red.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV Use the supplied S-AV interface cable to connect the docking station to the TV. Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the docking station (page 134). Use the dedicated AV interface cable (supplied) to connect the docking station to a TV.
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<When connecting to an S-VIDEO video input terminal> Set the “VIDEO OUTPUT” setting to “S-VIDEO” (page 121). USB/AV terminal Yellow plug: Not connected* Supplied S-AV interface cable The [n] mark on the plug is facing down. To AC adaptor White plug: To Audio Input (LEFT) Set the input terminal to “VIDEO”.
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CONNECTING TO A TV Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When an AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the camera’s LCD monitor. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s LCD monitor.
PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Use the supplied remote control unit to play back data from the docked camera. Remote control unit button operation MENU 1 CH. (channel) h Switch the remote control code (page 144). 2 SET h Same operation as the camera’s SET button.
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PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Prepare the remote control unit The remote control unit comes with the battery already installed at the time of purchase. Pull out and remove the protective battery insulating sheet. h The remote control unit becomes operative when the insulating sheet is removed.
Reinsert the battery holder in the remote control unit. How to use the remote control unit Set the camera in the docking station, and press the docking station’s operation mode button [ ] so that the CAMERA indicator lights green (page 134). To operate the remote control unit, aim the remote control unit’s infrared emitter at the docking station’s remote control sensor.
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PREPARING AND USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT HINT Is the power save (sleep) mode active? i Press the operation mode button [ ] on the docking station. CAUTION i If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting, the remote control receiving range may become shorter.
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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.
DIRECT PRINTING 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 (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) to the docking station (page 134).
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Select “PictBridge”, and press the PRINTING MODE SET button. h The Print Settings Screen appears. ONE IMAGE Print this image 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.
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DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (one image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 145). Select the one image icon Y, and 100-0009 ONE IMAGE press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears.
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Specify the number of prints. 100-0009 ONE IMAGE 1 Select “COPIES”, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down COPIES to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h “PRINT” is selected. PRINT EXIT Press the SET button.
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DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 145). Select the all images icon u, and 100-0009 ALL IMAGES press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears.
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Thumbnail prints (index) Make an index print of all the images on the card. Complete the printing setup (page 145). Select the index print icon [, and 100-0009 INDEX press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select “PRINT”, and press the SET button.
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DIRECT PRINTING To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 83), and complete the printing setup (page 145). Select the DPOF icon w, and 100-0009 DPOF press the SET button.
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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 145). Select the printer settings icon v, PRINTER SETTINGS and press the SET button.
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DIRECT PRINTING Adjust the printer settings. 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a printer setting parameter, and press the SET button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to adjust the setting, and press the SET button.
USING THE CABLE ADAPTOR Using the supplied adaptor, you can connect the camera to a computer, printer, TV or AC adaptor, etc., without using the docking station. Attach the adaptor to the docking station terminal on the bottom of the camera. Various devices can be connected to the adaptor terminals.
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 Answer Action Why doesn’t the Due to cold Place the camera in power turn on? temperatures, the your pocket to warm battery pack...
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Question Answer Action Are the settings — All settings except retained even the self-timer and after the camera the exposure is turned off? correction are retained even after the camera is turned off. Which resolution — Select the resolution setting should I setting according to use? the intended use:...
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action How can I get the — Set the scene select distant view into function to the focus? landscape + mode when photographing. Or, set the focus range setting to Shooting manual focus -, and set the distance to ∞.
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Question Answer Action Why is the image The subject was When capturing an too bright? too bright. image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle. Why is the image The focus is not Hold the camera out of focus? locked properly.
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why isn’t the Due to the Not a malfunction. magnified image characteristics of clear? the camera, magnified images appear less clear. Why isn’t the The image was Not a malfunction. captured image captured using clear? the digital zoom.
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Question Answer Action The “CANNOT You have Select video clips EDIT VIDEO” attempted to join that have the same message video clips having resolution or frame appears. different rates. resolutions or frame rates. Why is a noise Electromagnetic Move the AC heard from a waves are emitted adaptor further away...
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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Can I use my — When the camera is camera abroad? connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL. If you have questions about using the AC adaptor and power cord abroad, please consult with a dealer...
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Reference Problem Cause Action page No power. The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a new battery pack.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page An image is The maximum Install a new not captured number of card. when the still images that Erase the image can be images that are shooting captured or the not necessary. button or video maximum clip recording video clip...
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Reference Problem Cause Action page When zooming The optical Not a in or out, the zoom has malfunction. zoom moved to the Release the movement maximum zoom switch, stops magnification and press it Shooting momentarily. position. again. There is noise The ISO Set the ISO in the captured...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The video clip The video clip Set the flicker- picture is was filmed reduction flickering. under setting to on. fluorescent lighting. The image is The forced Select a too bright. flash mode is different flash selected.
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Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The camera Hold the cam- not in focus. moved when era correctly the still image and slowly shooting press the still button was image shoot- pressed. ing button half- (camera way to lock the 30, 36 shake) focus.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page There is no The TV system Select the cor- color in the setting is not rect TV system setting. image. correct. The image is distorted. No image or The digital cam- Follow the sound. era is not cor- instructions to rectly connected...
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Reference Problem Cause Action page The “NO No card is Turn off the CARD” inserted. power and message insert a card. appears. You have Set the protect “PROTECTED” attempted to setting for the message erase data that data to OFF. appears and is protected the data cannot...
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TROUBLESHOOTING DOCKING STATION Reference Problem Cause Action page The remote The remote Aim the remote control unit control unit is control unit at does not seem aimed at the the remote to work. TV (not at the control sensor docking on the docking station).
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Reference Problem Cause Action page The remote The remote Operate the control unit control unit is remote control does not seem too far from the unit from a to work. remote control position up to 7 140, 141 sensor on the meters from docking the docking...
TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Remarks Sports Portrait > Focus range: + cannot be selected. Landscape Night view Focus range: Fixed at *. Fireworks Flash: Fixed at l. Still image mode: Fixed at [. Lamp Flash: Fixed at l.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Digital movie camera (recording and playback) Recorded image Still images: file format JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rules for Camera File system) is standard for digital still camera image files to provide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable...
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Sensitivity Still image shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO 50 to 200)/equivalent to ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 (switchable from Shooting Setting Screen) (Maximum ISO sensitivity up to 3,600 variation: when scene select function is set to lamp Q) Video clip shooting mode: Auto (equivalent to ISO 450 to 3,600)/equivalent to ISO 450, ISO 900, ISO 1,800, and ISO 3,600...
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SPECIFICATIONS 68 (W) × 108 (H) × 23 (D) mm Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 2.68 (W) × 4.25 (H) × 0.91 (D) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volume: Approx. 124 cc Weight Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz.) (Only the camera [without battery pack and card]) Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals English...
Camera connectors USB/AV Regrouped jack (communication/ Audio 265 mVrms (–9 dBs), 12 kΩ or less, sound and image output stereo output) terminal 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync Video output negative, composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, S-video output...
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SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for a commercially available SD Memory Card (128MB, 512MB, 1GB). Shooting/ SD Memory Card Resolution recording setting 128 MB 512 MB...
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Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Multi-indicator Color Camera status status Connected to computer or printer (USB) Green Power save Flashing mode active Charging Battery charge error Slow (overcharged or defective...
SPECIFICATIONS Docking station Part number PDS-C6 Power supply DC 5 V Ambient Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (recharge), environment –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) Humidity 10 to 85% (no condensation) 94 (W) × 34.1 (H) × 94 (D) mm Dimensions 3.70 (W) ×...
Supplied AC adaptor Part number VAR-G8 Power source AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz Rated output DC 5 V, 2.0 A 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (operation), Temperature Ambient –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) environment Humidity 10 to 90% (no condensation)
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Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject.
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Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.
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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view mode /) Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry.
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