Page 1: Instruction Manual
VPC-SH1PX VPC-SH1TA Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-SH1EX, VPC-SH1, VPC- SH1GX, VPC-SH1PX and VPC-SH1TA. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.
Page 2 Declaration of Conformity Model number: VPC-SH1 Trade Name: SANYO Responsible party: SANYO North America Corporation Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
Page 3 The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
Page 4: How To Read This Manual
To use a computer to edit the recorded data or to save data to a DVD, please read the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”. Also, please visit the SANYO website to learn how to adjust the camera settings for various shooting scenes. On the SANYO website,...
Page 5: Preparing The Camera
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Preparing the camera Connect the AC adaptor to the camera. AC adaptor DC IN terminal cover 1 Open To power outlet About saving your recorded data h If you wish to use an SD Memory Card, refer to page 26 to install the card in the camera.
Page 6 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting Press the ON/OFF button ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on. h If the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it. For how to set the date and time, see page 36.
Page 7 Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.
Page 8 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Press the SET button. h Playback begins. <To return to the recording mode> h Press the REC/PLAY button. When you are finished using the camera... Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off. To continue to the next operation...
Page 9 Install application program Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO]. h After clicking on the application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program.
Page 10: Connect Your Camera To A Computer
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Connect your camera to a computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the computer. Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. Turn on the camera. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
Page 11 Copy the data from the camera to the computer. h The CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD) includes “TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO” with which photo and video files can be imported en bloc. HINT i For information on how to copy all the camera’s still image and video clip files at once, please see the support pages at the website below: http://www.sanyo-dsc.com/...
Page 12 Help file for TotalMedia Extreme. Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive. Double-click the desktop [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO] icon. h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is launched, and the startup page appears. [Create video] icon English...
Page 13 Click the [Create video] icon. h The TotalMedia Studio screen appears. [New DVD project] English...
Page 14 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click [New DVD project]. h The screen to create a video clip to burn to DVD appears. [Insert video] xiii English...
Page 15 Click [Insert video]. h The screen to select the video clip file to burn to DVD appears. h Click on the file you wish to burn to DVD. h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting files.
Page 16 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Click the [Design] tab. h The screen to design the title menu that is shown when the DVD is played appears. h Select one of the designs. [Produce] tab English...
Page 17 Click the [Produce] tab. h The screen to burn files to the DVD appears. [Burn] button Click the [Burn] button. h A window appears asking if you wish to save the project. h Saving the project will save your settings from steps 5 through 7. h It is recommended that you save the project if you intend to again edit the same video clips that you burned to DVD.
Page 18 Click the [n] close button in the upper right corner. h You are returned to the top page. Click the [n] close button in the upper right corner. h TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO is exited. HINT About software upgrades i For information concerning TotalMedia Extreme upgrades, please go to the following website: http://www.arcsoft.com/en-us/index.asp...
Page 19 CAUTION Does the window requesting confirmation to enable the MPEG-2 Codec appear? When using TotalMedia Extreme for the first time, a window requesting you to confirm activation of the MPEG-2 Codec appears during the procedure. The MPEG-2 Codec must be activated in order to burn files to a DVD. Complete the following procedure to activate the MPEG-2 Codec.
Page 20 SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Europe Tel: +353 (0) 61-702087 Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support Email Support: eurosupport@arcsoft.com Hours: M-Th from 8:30am - 5:30pm GMT (excluding holidays observed by ArcSofts Affilitate) F from 8:30am - 5:00pm GMT (excluding holidays observed by ArcSoft’s Affilitate) (Adjusted for daylight savings time when applicable) Language: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch China...
Page 22: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL ............iii QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ............6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ........12 How to use the accessories ............14 About the power plug ..............16 ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD ..................17 Separately sold accessories ............
Page 23 SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............55 For best results ................55 Using the autofocus ...............56 Select the recording size ...............58 Select the focus setting ..............59 Hints for taking pictures ..............60 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ..............61 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............62 Using the flash ................65 SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..67 MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .............69 PLAYBACK...
Page 24 CONTENTS NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ................. 83 Video setting ................. 83 Still image setting ................89 Scene select setting ..............90 Filter setting .................. 90 Self-timer setting ................91 RECORDING MENU 2 ................. 92 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting ......92 Focus range setting ..............
Page 25 OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........126 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......127 Shortcut setting ................133 TV output setting .................135 File No. continued setting ............140 Formatting (initializing) ..............142 CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY ..................143 Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time ..............143 For audio recordings ..............144 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ....145...
Page 26 CONTENTS APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........... 154 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 162 Camera ..................162 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ....171 SPECIFICATIONS ................173 Camera ..................173 Camera connectors ..............178 Battery life ................... 179 Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time ............
Page 27: Quick Search By Operation
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions...
Page 28 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure compensation” on page 103 • “Using the flash” on pages 44 and 65 • “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 48 and 90 Increase the camera’s sensitivity •...
Page 29 Shooting/recording Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Make images lighter Measure the or darker brightness of a • “Exposure compensation” specific area on page 103 • “Light-measuring mode • “High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 50 and setting” pages 52 and 101 Adjust the camera’s sensitivity •...
Page 30 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Playback Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started Adjust the speaker Change the angle of viewing images volume view • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” • “Rotate” on pages 53 and CLIPS AND STILL pages 46, 53 and 76 IMAGES”...
Page 31 File managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio files • “21-image display playback” on page 80 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 54 and 81 Delete files Protect files from accidental erasure • “DELETING FILES” on •...
Page 32 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Using with a computer Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 12 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy files from your camera to a computer •...
Page 33: Checking The Included Accessories
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap (page 14): 1 i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software * To prevent from dropping CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 the camera, be sure to attach the handstrap. i Li-ion battery pack (page 29): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 147): 1 i Dedicated USB interface...
Page 34 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i “SAFETY MANUAL” i GUIDE FOR BASIC (safety precautions booklet) OPERATION Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera. i QUICK GUIDE English...
Page 35: How To Use The Accessories
How to use the accessories k Handstrap Strap holder <To use the grip belt...> Tripod mounting hole English...
Page 36 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES k Lens cap <To remove> 1 Push in 2 Pull * Attach as shown in the illustration. English...
Page 37: About The Power Plug
About the power plug A power plug suitable for the destination country is provided for the AC adaptor. VPC-SH1EX VPC-SH1TA VPC-SH1GX VPC-SH1PX * No power plug is provided for the VPC-SH1. k How to attach Caution when connecting the power plug...
Page 38: About The Separately Sold Accessories And The Card
ABOUT THE SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES AND THE CARD Separately sold accessories i Mini HDMI cable VCP-HDMI02 Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the camera. i Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L90 Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L90).
Page 39: Media Cards That Can Be Used With This Camera
Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: 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 dual camera are referred to as “card”.
Page 40: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera
Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high- performance camera. * “Full High Definition” by SANYO Dual Camera signifies recording at a resolution of 1920 pixels horizontally ×1080 pixels vertically. English...
Page 41: Includes Simple Mode For Quick-And-Easy Operation
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 40) Select from two recording/playback modes: the “SIMPLE mode” for users new to the camera, and the “NORMAL mode” for full use of all the camera’s many features and functions. Example: RECORDING MENU VIDEO Select video and photo size PHOTO...
Page 42: Sharp Images Of Targeted Subjects
Wi-Fi network. Also, you can transfer video files if your Eye-Fi card has a video upload function. Instructions for the Eye-Fi transfer feature can be found at the following website: http://sanyo.com/xacti/english/ English...
Page 43: Lots Of Accessories For Optimal Use Of Your Captured Images
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 23, and page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL) Use the accessory cables to view images on a TV or computer. Or connect the camera directly to a printer to make prints of your photos. And with the software in the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can create your original DVDs and CDs.
Page 44: System Map
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities. Internet Computer Dedicated USB interface cable Printer Dedicated AV interface cable i Card reader i DPOF-compatible printer Commercially available i Photo shop card English...
Page 45: Setup
SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Camera Front Sub-REC buttons 1 Insert your hand in the handstrap from the top of the camera. 2 Enfold the camera in the [R] button palm of your hand to Video recording grip it. button 3 Use your thumb to operate the [O] and [O] button [R] buttons above the...
Page 46 PARTS NAMES Rear Strap holder Multi-indicator Rear Monitor Speaker Battery cover Operation pad USB/AV terminal ON/OFF button HDMI terminal REC/PLAY button Operation pad SET button [O] button [R] button Photo Video shooting recording button button MENU button English...
Page 47: Installing The Card
INSTALLING THE CARD Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (pages 132 and 142). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable. Your camera has an internal memory, so you can record without a card installed.
Page 48 INSTALLING THE CARD 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 red... i Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card.
Page 49: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Install the battery pack in the camera, and connect the AC adaptor to charge the battery. Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet when the AC adaptor is connected.
Page 50 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Insert the battery pack, then replace the battery cover. Battery pack English...
Page 51 Connect the AC adaptor to the camera. h Charging begins. AC adaptor To power outlet 1 Open <During charging...> h During charging, the multi- indicator is lit red. When charging Multi-indicator is completed, the indicator turns off. h The multi-indicator flashes red if the battery pack is defective or is not installed correctly.
Page 52 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK CAUTION Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the multi- indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack.
Page 53: About Recharging
About recharging Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the recording mode or playback mode.
Page 54: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND Turning on the camera Open the monitor unit, and press Monitor unit the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h If you press the REC/PLAY button for at least 1 second, the camera turns on in the playback mode.
Page 55: Turning On The Camera When The Power Save (Sleep) Mode Is Active
Turning on the camera 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 camera after about 1 minute of no use during shooting, or about 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).
Page 56 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF HINT To immediately activate the power save mode i Press the ON/OFF button briefly to activate the power save function. About the standby mode i To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode.
Page 57: Date And Time Setting
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. h To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 38.
Page 58 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the clock. CLOCK SET 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET 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 →...
Page 59 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed. h To display the Recording or Playback 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. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days).
Page 60: 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 camera (page 33). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed.
Page 61: Simple Mode/Normal Mode
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode The “SIMPLE mode” comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the “NORMAL mode” enables full use of all the camera’s many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes.
Page 62: Switching Between The Simple And Normal Modes
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Turn on the camera (page 33). h The previous mode is active. Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears. Select the operating mode icon, and press the SET button.
Page 63: Accessing/Exiting The Simple/Normal Mode Menu Screen
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 39). Select the desired operating mode (page 41). 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.
Page 64: Overview Of The Simple Mode Setting Screen
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu Select video and photo size English...
Page 65 1 Recording size (page 58) 3 Flash (page 65) h Select the video clip size to h Specify how the flash will record. operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when : The video clip size is necessary.
Page 66 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu Start slideshow English...
Page 67 1 Slideshow (page 75) 3 Delete (page 77) h Specify the slideshow settings h Delete files. and play the slideshow. (page 41) h Set to the NORMAL mode. 2 Playback volume (page 76) h Adjust the volume for video 5 Remaining battery power clip and audio file playback.
Page 68: Overview Of The Normal Mode Setting Screen
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu <Tab 1> RECORDING MENU VIDEO PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF-TIMER English...
Page 69 m: 3648 × 2736-pixel 1 Video clip settings (page 83) sequential shots. <HD mode> c: 2288 × 1712-pixel !: Record at 1920 × 1080 sequential shots. pixels, 60 fps (60i). Y: Record at 1920 × 1080 3 Scene select (page 90) pixels, 30 fps (30p).
Page 70 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE <Tab 2> RECORDING MENU VIDEO STABILIZER PHOTO STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE English...
Page 71 1 Video stabilizer (page 92) 5 Light-measuring mode h Compensate for camera (page 94) X: Multi-section light shake during video clip recording. measuring \: Record with image W: Center-weighted light stabilizer on. measuring ]: Record without image Y: Spot light-measuring stabilizer.
Page 72 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE <Tab 3> RECORDING MENU WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE TARGET A SUBJECT HIGH SENSITIVITY DIGITAL ZOOM REC FOLDER English...
Page 73 1 White balance (page 96) 4 High sensitivity mode >: White balance is (page 101) 1: Increased sensitivity. automatically adjusted 2: Normal sensitivity. depending on the ambient lighting (auto). 5 Digital zoom (page 101) r: For shooting in sunny Q: Enable the digital zoom. conditions (fair).
Page 74 SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu <Tab 1> PLAYBACK MENU SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT DELETE ROTATE RESIZE 1 Slideshow (page 105) 4 Delete (page 77) h Specify the slideshow settings h Delete files. and play the slideshow. 5 Rotate (page 109) h Rotate a still image.
Page 75: Print Instructions
<Tab 2> PLAYBACK MENU EDIT PHOTO EDIT VIDEO PRINT INSTRUCTIONS SELECT FOLDER COPY 1 Edit photo (page 110) 5 Copy h Repair the “red-eye” caused h Copy files from the card to the by the flash, or enhance the internal memory, or vice contrast.
Page 76: Shooting
SIMPLE SHOOTING SIMPLE/SHOOTING 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. <Holding the camera> Example 1: 1 Insert your hand in the handstrap.
Page 77: Using The Autofocus
Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 59).
Page 78 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. 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.
Page 79: Select The Recording Size
Select the recording size The larger the image size (number of pixels), the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the image quality that is correct for the intended purpose. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 42), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.
Page 80: Select The Focus Setting
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 42), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. All ranges Automatic focus (people, landscape, etc.) 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of...
Page 81: Hints For Taking Pictures
Hints for taking pictures Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 128). Where are the image and audio files saved? i All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera, or in the camera’s internal memory.
Page 82: Video Clip Recording
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING Turn on the camera (page 33), ] button and set it to the recording mode (page 39). Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the ] button pressed while recording.
Page 83: Shooting Single Shots
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). Turn on the camera (page 33), and set it to the recording ] button mode (page 39). Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button halfway. h The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).
Page 84 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS 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 camera focusing on? Target mark i A target mark &...
Page 85 If the camera shake icon > appears... (NORMAL mode) i During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (pages 44 and 65).
Page 86: Using The Flash
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Using the flash The flash is not only used for photographing under dark conditions, but is also convenient for example when the subject is in shadow or lit from behind. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images. Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 42), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.
Page 87 CAUTION Do not touch the flash unit when shooting i The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting. HINT i The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 130 and 133), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (NORMAL mode).
Page 88: 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 camera ] button (page 33), and set it to the recording mode (page 39). Press the [ ] button.
Page 89 HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. i The photo stabilizer (pages 50 and 92) is inoperative. i When the remaining video recording time becomes approximately 50 seconds, it will no longer be possible to capture a still image while recording a video clip.
Page 90: Macro-Photography (Zoom)
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Point the camera lens at the Zoom switch subject. [T/]]/[W/P] Push the zoom switch toward [T/]] or [W/P] to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out.
Page 91 HINT When recording video clips at a high magnification i When recording video clips at a high magnification, a moving subject or moving camera can cause camera shake, resulting in a distorted playback image. This phenomenon is due to the characteristics of the CMOS sensor and is not a malfunction.
Page 92: Playback
PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES Set the camera to the playback mode (page 39). Select the image to play back. Orange frame h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to play back.
Page 93: Video Clip Playback Operation
Video clip playback operation 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. Pause During accelerated playback, toggle the SET button up.
Page 94 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES HINT If the a icon appears on the playback Screen... i The a icon appears when playing back a file that was saved in segments (page 86). English...
Page 95: 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 96: Slideshow Playback
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. Display the SIMPLE Mode SLIDESHOW Playback Menu (page 42), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. VIDEO =: Play back all files. PHOTO 3: Play back video clips and audio files.
Page 97: Playback Volume
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. Display the SIMPLE Mode PLAY VOLUME Playback Menu (page 42), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. VOLUME SETTING Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the volume, and press the SET button.
Page 98: Deleting Files
DELETING FILES You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete single files, selected files or all the files at one time. Delete single/delete all/delete folder Display the SIMPLE Mode DELETE Playback Menu (page 42), select the delete setting, and press the DELETE SINGLE SET button.
Page 99: Delete Selected
Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL, DELETE FOLDER> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “DELETE”...
Page 100 DELETING FILES Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the delete icon [ h Up to 100 files can be selected. h To cancel a delete selection and remove the delete icon from a file, move the orange frame to the marked file and press the SET button. Press the [ ] button.
Page 101: Playback Modes
PLAYBACK MODES 21-image display playback Display the image you wish to Zoom switch play back. [W/P] Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 21-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press...
Page 102: Selecting The Playback Folder
PLAYBACK MODES Selecting the playback folder If the card or internal memory contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. Display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the SELECT FOLDER [W/P] side twice. 100SANYO h The screen to select the 101SANYO...
Page 103: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image
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 106% 106% 105% SAVE [T/]] side once. h Magnification is enabled.
Page 104: Normal
NORMAL SHOOTING NORMAL/SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 Video setting You can record video clips in either the HD mode (16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio) or the SD mode (4:3 aspect ratio). In addition, the higher the frame rate number, the smoother playback will be. However, as with the recording size, the file size is also proportionately larger, using up more memory.
Page 105 i You cannot record when the possible recording time is less than about 12 seconds. i If the AE lock setting is active, it is canceled when the X or f setting is set. i A noticeable flicker may occur if the video clip was recorded under fluorescent light, for example.
Page 106: Audio Recording
RECORDING MENU 1 Playing back video clips recorded in the x mode i [x] mode video clips can be played back only on cameras that have this mode. Audio recording k Audio recording Select <, and press the SET Remaining time button.
Page 107 HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording ] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image. i Press the [ About files saved in segments i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and the recording continues in a new file.
Page 108 RECORDING MENU 1 k Audio playback Select an audio file, and press the SET button. h Playback begins. To do this... Do this Start Press the SET button. playback Normal Press the SET button. Pause playback Toggle the SET button up. Stop Toggle the SET button down.
Page 109 CAUTION If no audio is heard... i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode. English...
Page 110: Still Image Setting
RECORDING MENU 1 Still image setting For still images, you can select either the 4:3 or 16:9 horizontal to vertical aspect ratio. This menu is also used for shooting sequential shots. Sequential shots Select m or c, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode.
Page 111: Scene Select Setting
Scene select setting You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. HINT i To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button. i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
Page 112: Self-Timer Setting
RECORDING MENU 1 Self-timer setting By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 130 and 133), you can set the self-timer from the Recording Screen. HINT To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops.
Page 113: Recording Menu 2
RECORDING MENU 2 Motion compensation (image stabilizer) setting Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion. HINT If the motion compensation does not seem to be working... i Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.
Page 114: Focus Range Setting
RECORDING MENU 2 Focus range setting How to use the manual focus Select -, and press the SET Ful l - HD button. 000:00:22 h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. While looking at the monitor, toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focal point, and press the SET button.
Page 115: Focus Mode Setting
Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, Ful l - HD the focus mark + appears in the center 000:00:22 of the monitor. Focus mark Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, Ful l - HD the light-measuring spot mark 000:00:22 appears in the center of the monitor.
Page 116: Iso Sensitivity Setting
RECORDING MENU 2 ISO sensitivity setting 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. HINT i When the ISO sensitivity is set to z, video clips, as well as still images captured during video clip recording, will be recorded at around ISO 2400.
Page 117: Recording Menu 3
RECORDING MENU 3 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. How to use the one push setting Select the ^ icon.
Page 118: Exposure Setting
RECORDING MENU 3 Exposure setting The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. <If T, g or , was selected> 1 Toggle the SET button up or down to select aperture value F3.5 or shutter speed.
Page 119: Subject Chaser Settings
Subject chaser settings Adjust the settings to automatically target a specific color with the color chaser function, or capture sharp face shots with the face chaser function. Shooting with the color chaser function (still images only) Set the color chaser setting to (. h A target mark (+) appears in the center of the monitor.
Page 120 RECORDING MENU 3 Shooting with the face chaser function Set the face chaser setting to -. h A green frame appears in the center of the monitor. h When the subject is successfully targeted, a green double-frame appears superimposed on the subject. Move the green frame to the desired subject, and press the [O] button halfway.
Page 121 CAUTION About recording with the subject chaser i The chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being used. i The chaser function does not work when zooming in or out. i The chaser function may not work when the subject in the monitor is relatively small or appears dark.
Page 122: High Sensitivity Mode Setting
RECORDING MENU 3 High sensitivity mode setting When you shoot in the high sensitivity mode, the captured image appears even brighter than that specified by the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation settings. CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback.
Page 123: Storage Folder Setting
Storage folder setting Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files). Select “REC FOLDER”, and press REC FOLDER the SET button. CREATE NEW FOLDER <Create a new folder> 100SANYO h Select “CREATE NEW FOLDER”. <Select an existing folder>...
Page 124: Exposure Compensation
RECORDING MENU 3 Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 130 and 133), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (pages 130 and 133). Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was...
Page 125: Field Of View
HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases: i When the pointer is set to the center position. i When the camera is set to the playback mode. i After the power is turned off. Field of view By using the shortcut function to assign the field of view setting (photo view) to the SET button (pages 130 and 133), you can select whether the photo view or the video view is shown on the recording screen.
Page 126: Playback
PLAYBACK NORMAL/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU 1 Slideshow settings Specify the settings for playing back files continuously in a “slideshow” format. In a slideshow of still images, you can set the transition time, transition effects and BGM. Changing a setting Select the item you wish to SLIDESHOW change, and press the SET MODE...
Page 127: File Protect Setting
File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 42). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SINGLE”...
Page 128 PLAYBACK MENU 1 CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain files, they will be deleted if the card or internal memory is reformatted. 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 a file...
Page 129: Protect Selected Files
Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 42). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SELECTED” and press the SET button. h Toggle the SET button left, right, up or down to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect.
Page 130: Resize
PLAYBACK MENU 1 Resize A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image. HINT Why can’t the image be resized? i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a larger size.
Page 131: Playback Menu 2
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Correcting the image Repair the red-eye effect in still images to make the eyes appear more natural, enhance the contrast, or correct a blurry image due to camera shake. HINT If the “Contrast correction not successful”, “Red-eye correction not successful”...
Page 132: Editing Video Clips
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Editing video clips You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips together and save them as one separate clip (“joining”). Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip Specify the frames (1, 2) where the...
Page 133: Procedure To Join Video Clips
Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). Join the video clips. i The video clips are joined. i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.)
Page 134 PLAYBACK MENU 2 CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not turn off the camera, as doing so may erase the original video clip. i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card or internal memory may become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips.
Page 135 Video clip cutting (extracting) Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode EDIT VIDEO Playback Menu (page 42), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. JOIN Select “CUT” and press the SET Start point button.
Page 136 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract.
Page 137 Toggle the SET button up. Approximate playback time h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to 00:00:06 specify the end point appears. h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4.
Page 138 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Select the desired option, and press the SET button. h Editing starts. h When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu. HINT i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. i If the “Insufficient card memory”...
Page 139: Joining Video Clips
Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. Display the NORMAL Mode EDIT VIDEO Playback Menu (page 42), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. JOIN Select “JOIN” and press the SET button.
Page 140 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Press the [O] or [ ] button. JOIN h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined SAVE AS NEW video clip as a new (separate) OVERWRITE file, or to delete the original video REVIEW CLIP clips and replace them with the joined video clip.
Page 141 HINT i If the file size of the video clip after editing exceeds 4 GB, it is not possible to either “SAVE AS NEW” or “OVERWRITE”. i You will not be able to overwrite the file if the original file is protected. If you want it to be erased, you will need to first remove the protection (pages 53 and 106).
Page 142: Printing Instructions
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Printing instructions 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 request an index print.
Page 143: Specifying Date Imprinting And Print Quantities
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 (extract still) as a still image (page 74).
Page 144 PLAYBACK MENU 2 Press the SET button. ALL IMAGES h The Date/Copies Print Screen appears. ----/--/-- h If “EACH IMAGE” was selected, copy toggle the SET button to the left COPIES or right to display the desired image to print. DATE h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed...
Page 145: Index Print
Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. <Specify the number of prints> Dated prints h Toggle the SET button up or Quantity down. h The quantity indication ALL IMAGES changes. : 2010/12/24 h Display the desired number : 0 copy of prints.
Page 146: File Info Display
FILE INFO DISPLAY On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. Display the desired file on 100-0001 INFO the camera monitor. HD-SHQ HD-SHQ HD-SHQ 1280x720 30fps SHQ 4.2MB MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 00:00:03 Press the MENU button for at least 1 second.
Page 147: Option Settings
OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. Turn on the camera, set it to the RECORDING MENU NORMAL mode, and press the VIDEO Ful l - HD MENU button. PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER...
Page 148: Introduction To The Option Setting Menu
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 OPTION MENU CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY SOUND POST VIEW English...
Page 149 1 CLOCK SET setting (page 36) ENGAGE ZOOM : h Set the camera’s clock. The microphone directional characteristic is coupled 2 INFO DISPLAY setting with the zoom operation. It h Specify the information to shifts within the WIDE to display on the playback GUN MIC span in screen.
Page 150 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 2 OPTION MENU SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION COLOR GAMUT IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE English...
Page 151 1 SHORTCUTS setting PHOTO (page 133) Adobe RGB: Still images are captured in 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting the color range h Compared to normal corresponding the Adobe shooting, when the PHOTO RGB. NR function is ON, the image s RGB: processing time after shooting Still images are captured in a still image is slightly longer.
Page 152 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 3 OPTION MENU TV OUTPUT POWER SAVE FILE NO. CONT'D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS English...
Page 153 1 TV OUTPUT setting (page 135) 2 POWER SAVE setting (page 34) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 3 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 140) 4 FORMAT (page 142) 5 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings.
Page 154: Shortcut Setting
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Shortcut setting Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Recording Screen is displayed. Select “SHORTCUTS”, and SHORTCUTS press the SET button. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up.
Page 155 Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key. Press the SET button. SHORTCUTS h The selected function is SEQUENTIAL assigned to the key, and you are PHOTO VIEW returned to the Shortcuts FLASH Screen.
Page 156: Tv Output Setting
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU TV output setting Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB/AV terminal or HDMI terminal. Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press TV OUTPUT the SET button. TV SYSTEM NTSC TV SYSTEM: 16:9 TV TYPE Set the type of TV signal that is...
Page 157 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. <If “TV SYSTEM” is selected> NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. <If “TV TYPE” is selected> 16:9: Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16:9 is connected.
Page 158 ON. In addition, in the playback mode, the camera’s power save function is disabled. i For information concerning connecting and operation, please see your TV’s instruction manual. (As of May 2008, SANYO TVs that incorporate the HDMI-CEC function have not been released.) English...
Page 159 Relation between “TV TYPE” setting and TV display The tables below show the video signal that is output when the “TV TYPE” setting is changed. However, note that for some TVs that have an auto-detect function, the output may not conform to the table, or the TV display may not change at all.
Page 160 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU “TV TYPE” TV type to be Image file to be TV display setting connected displayed Still image (4:3) Video clip in SD 16:9 16:9 mode Video clip in HD mode CAUTION If the TV display is not correct… i If the appearance of the image on the TV monitor is not correct, you can either change the camera’s “TV TYPE”...
Page 161: File No. Continued Setting
File No. continued setting If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
Page 162 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU i If Card B already has files 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 name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
Page 163: Formatting (Initializing)
Formatting (initializing) A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be formatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position. Proceed with the format procedure after setting the lock switch to the unlocked position.
Page 164: Checking The Remaining Card Memory And Internal Memory
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card or internal memory. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time in the internal memory or for a card, please see “Possible No.
Page 165: For Audio Recordings
For audio recordings Set the camera to the audio Remaining time recording mode (page 85). h The remaining audio recording 000:26:17 time is shown. HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (page 77) from the card.
Page 166: Checking The Remaining Battery Pack Charge
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 179.
Page 167 Battery pack remaining Battery remaining charge charge indicator Approx. full. Sufficient power for recording and playback. Power is low. It will soon be impossible to capture or play back images. If this icon flashes when the [ ] button or ] button is pressed, images cannot be captured.
Page 168: Other Devices And Connections
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL About image output: The image output destination differs depending on the connection cable. Recording mode Connection Image output Playback cable destination mode Standby Recording...
Page 169 * Please affix the core. Core English...
Page 170: Enjoy Higher Image Quality
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connecting to the HDMI terminal Mini HDMI cable (optional) To HDMI terminal * Connect with the [n] mark facing downwards. Set the input to To HDMI terminal on the TV “HDMI”. NOTE 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 171: Playing Back On A Tv
PLAYING BACK ON A TV i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the camera’s monitor.
Page 172: Connecting To A Printer
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
Page 173 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is PictBridge MENU activated. PRINT 1 IMAGE Ful l - S HQ h The camera switches to the PRINT ALL IMAGES PictBridge printing mode, and INDEX the PictBridge Menu Screen DPOF PRINTER SETTINGS appears.
Page 174 PRINTING HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, toggle the SET button down. h The confirmation screen to cancel printing appears. 2 Select “CANCEL” and press the SET button. h If “EXIT” is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes. About printing all the images i Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 images in the memory.
Page 175: Appendices
APPENDICES 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...
Page 176 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why does the A recorded file is Not a malfunction. multi-indicator being saved on Wait until the multi- flash red? the card or indicator turns off. internal memory. Why doesn’t the The camera has Not a malfunction.
Page 177: Manual Focus
Question Answer Action What is the — Because shooting difference with the optical between the zoom uses the digital zoom and optics of a physical the optical zoom? lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the image. The digital zoom, on the other hand, works by magnifying a portion...
Page 178 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action When used in Condition due to Not a malfunction. cold weather, why the monitor Spots that appear in does the image characteristics. the monitor only seem to leave appear in the traces as it monitor and will not moves? be recorded with the...
Page 179 Question Answer Action Why is there no Playback error Play back files that image (z is may occur when were recorded on a shown)? trying to play back card using this files that were camera. recorded with a different digital camera.
Page 180 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action Why is there no The volume on Adjust the volume sound? the TV is set to on the TV. the minimum. What is the — Normal video difference among (composite video) the normal video output: Combines Y (composite video) (luminance) signal...
Page 181 Question Answer Action Why does a There is a Please refer to the message appear problem with the instruction manual Printing during PictBridge printer. for your printer. printing? The “Cannot edit You have Select video clips video clips with attempted to join that have the same unlike settings”...
Page 182 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Answer Action A problem such The card or After saving your as inability to internal memory files to a different record or play contains files that medium, format the back occurs. were saved using card or internal a device other memory.
Page 183: Troubleshooting
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.
Page 184 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page An image is The power is If the power not captured not turned on. save function when the was activated, ] button or turn on the ] button is camera before pressed. shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the ON/ OFF button to...
Page 185 Reference Problem Cause Action page The flash does The flash off Set the flash to not operate. mode is automatic flash 44, 65 selected. mode or forced flash mode. The battery Recharge the pack is dead. battery pack, or replace with a fully charged 28, 30 battery pack.
Page 186 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page A warning tone The battery Recharge the (beep-beep- pack is battery pack, or beep) sounds, consumed. replace with a and it is not fully charged 28, 30 possible to battery pack. take a picture Or connect the using the self- AC adaptor...
Page 187 Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The flash was Hold the too dark. blocked by a camera finger or other correctly, and object. make sure the flash is not obstructed. The subject Capture the was too far image in the away.
Page 188 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page The image is The forced Select a too bright. flash mode is different flash 44, 65 selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright. exposure compensation function. The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to 50, 95 setting is...
Page 189 Reference Problem Cause Action page The colors of This is due to Capture the the images ambient image using 44, 65 captured lighting. the forced flash indoors are not mode. correct. The white Set the white balance setting balance setting 52, 96 is incorrect.
Page 190 TROUBLESHOOTING Reference Problem Cause Action page There is no The TV output Select the color in the setting is not correct TV image. correct. output setting. 132, 135 The image is distorted. No image or The camera is Follow the sound.
Page 191 Reference Problem Cause Action page The audio The audio Set the audio guide does not guide setting is guide setting to sound. set to “OFF”. “ON”. The recording The recording Depending on capacity is less capacity is less the card, the than that than the value capacity may...
Page 192: Notes Regarding The Scene Select Feature And Filters
TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Remarks Focus range: Fixed at *. Sports Exposure: Fixed at @. Video setting: If set to X or f, automatically Portrait changes to !. > Focus range: Fixed at *. Chaser settings: Fixed at ).
Page 193 Setting Remarks Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Still image NR: Fixed at “OFF”. Exposure: Fixed at @. Lamp* Video setting: If set to X or f, changes to !. Still image setting: When sequential shots is active, changes to E.
Page 194: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Camera 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 rule 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 memory cards.
Page 195 E: 3648 × 2736 pixels (approx. 10 million pixels). Still image 3: 3584 × 2016 pixels (approx. 7 million pixels, shooting mode (recording 16:9 aspect ratio). M: 2288 × 1712 pixels (approx. 4 million pixels, resolution) low compression). L: 2288 × 1712 pixels (approx. 4 million pixels, normal compression).
Page 196 SPECIFICATIONS Lens Focal length: f = 4.0 mm to 92.0 mm, Optical 23× zoom Open: F = 3.5 (wide) to 4.1 (tele) 8 groups, 11 elements (including two with two aspheric surfaces) Galvanometer iris Internal ND filter 35 mm film camera conversion Still image shooting: 35 mm to 805 mm (23×) Video clip recording: 35 mm to 1050 mm (30×...
Page 197 Sensitivity Still image shooting (standard output sensitivity*)/ video clip recording mode: Auto (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 1600; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 400)/ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, and ISO 3200 (switchable from the Recording Menu) h Sensitivity measured in compliance with the ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006).
Page 198 SPECIFICATIONS Power consumption 2.9 W (When using the Li-ion battery during recording) 42.8 (W) × 117.9 (D) × 59.2 (H) mm Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 1.69 (W) × 4.64 (D) × 2.33 (H) in. (Maximum dimensions) Volumetric capacity: Approx. 190 cc Weight Approx.
Page 199: Camera Connectors
Camera connectors USB/AV Regrouped jack terminal Audio Stereo output Video Composite video output NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) USB 2.0 High Speed PC camera: USB video class HDMI terminal Video output Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/1125i (1080i)/525p (480p) Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling DC IN (external...
Page 200: Battery Life
SPECIFICATIONS Battery life Shooting Still image Approx. 350 images: shooting mode CIPA standard (when the camera’s internal memory is used) Video clip Approx. 110 minutes: Recorded in ! mode recording mode Playback Approx. 330 minutes: Monitor on, continuous playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 °C (77°F) ambient temperature.
Page 201: Possible No. Of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ SD Memory Card Resolution Internal recording setting memory 8 GB 16 GB mode 15 images 2,390 images 4,800 images 21 images 3,270 images 6,570 images 26 images 4,010 images 8,050 images 38 images 5,920 images 11,800 images...
Page 202 SPECIFICATIONS i If the continuous recording time of a voice memo exceeds about 13 hours, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file. In the video clip recording mode, when the size of the file being recorded exceeds 4 GB, the recorded file is saved once, and then recording continues in a new file.
Page 203: Concerning The Multi-Indicator
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 a computer or printer Green Power save Flashing mode active Connected to a Orange Charging Battery charge error or rise in...
Page 204: Supplied Ac Adaptor
SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor Part number VAR-G11 Power source AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 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 20 to 80% (no condensation)
Page 205: 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 206: Before Capturing Those Important Shots, Be Sure To First Take A Test Shot To Confirm That Your Camera Is Set Up And Ready To Go
Sanyo Electric. i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.
Page 207: Hints For Taking Pictures
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Taking great pictures in difficult surroundings is easier than you might think. By keeping a few points in mind and choosing the correct settings, you can create photos that you’ll be proud to display and share. If images are blurred even when the autofocus is used Your camera employs an autofocus function.
Page 208 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Photographing a moving subject Situation: You would like to snap an action shot of a moving child or pet. The autofocus is activated, but because the subject is moving, the image may be blurred. In particular, when the distance between the camera and the subject is changing, it is difficult to lock the focus on the subject.
Page 209 Shooting portraits (portrait mode >) Points: i Choose a background that doesn’t detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage.
Page 210: Photographing Scenery (Landscape Mode)
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait 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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