Sanyo VPC HD700 - Xacti Camcorder - 720p Page 233 Instruction Manual Download

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APPENDIC

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Concerning the multi-indicator

The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the
different camera operations.

Color

Multi-indicator

status

Camera status

Green

Lit

Connected to
computer or printer
(USB)

Flashing

Power save mode
activated

Red

Flashing

Slow

During self-timer
operation

Fast

Accessing card
data

Orange

Lit

Connected to TV/
VIDEO (AV)

Multi-indicator

Summary of Contents for VPC HD700 - Xacti Camcorder - 720p

Page 1: ...fore using the camera Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet SAFETY MANUAL Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC HD700EX VPC HD700 and VPC HD700GX Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such ...

Page 2: ...ion If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver h Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circ...

Page 3: ...tronic equipment at their end of life should be disposed of separately from your household waste Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection recycling centre In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products Please help us to conserve the environment we live in FOR RUSSIAN USERS This product certified by official c...

Page 4: ...ial points to pay attention to CAUTION Points that require special attention page xx Refer to the page indicated for detailed information You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS page 187 and TROUBLESHOOTING page 195 ...

Page 5: ...rt the battery pack 2 Insert the SD Memory Card h An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera Please purchase a commercially sold card h In this manual the SD Memory Card is referred to as the card 1 2 3 Battery cover Battery pack Card slot cover SD Memory card Card slot ...

Page 6: ...ch to REC 2 Press the 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 42 3 Record To record a video clip h Press the button to begin recording a video clip h Press the button again to end the recording To take a photo h Press the button h A still image is ...

Page 7: ... Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to see Video clip playback h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen h Press the SET button to start video clip playback To return to the shooting mode h Set the REC PLAY switch to REC PLAY PLAY PLAY 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 SET button Example After recording a v...

Page 8: ... this manual referred to as Premiere Elements 1 Set the supplied DVD ROM Xacti Software DVD in your computer s DVD drive h The installation window opens 2 Click on the application program you wish to install h After clicking on an application program follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program h When installing Premiere Elements input the serial number found on the DVD ROM ...

Page 9: ...computer Connect your camera to a computer and copy the desired data to the computer 1 Turn on the computer and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer h Connect the cable between the camera s USB AV terminal and the computer s USB connector 2 Turn on the camera page 39 h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera s monitor OK CANCEL USB CONNECTIO...

Page 10: ...h When the data has been successfully copied a dialog box appears to confirm whether or not you wish to delete the original data from the camera 5 Click the YES button if you wish to delete the data from the camera s memory or NO if you do not wish to delete it h The Photoshop Album SE catalogue screen appears h The data you copied appears on the computer monitor Confirm that the desired data was ...

Page 11: ...sktop s Premiere Elements icon to run the Premiere Elements program h The Premiere Elements welcome screen appears 2 Click on the New Project icon h The New Project dialog box appears 3 Type a project name in the Name field h Use any name that is easy to understand ...

Page 12: ...DVD appears h Specify the folder that contains the files My Pictures Adobe Digital Camera Data Date folder 6 Specify the video clip data you wish to burn to the DVD h Select the desired data by clicking on it h To select multiple data click on the individual files while holding down the Ctrl key If you select one file hold down the Shift key and click on another file in the list all the files in b...

Page 13: ...data specified in step 6 appears in the Available Media field 8 Double click on the data you wish to burn to the DVD 9 Drag and drop the data you selected in step 8 to Drag clip here to add to movie in the My Project field h The data to burn to the DVD appears in the Scenes of the My Project field h To include multiple files repeat steps 8 and 9 as necessary ...

Page 14: ...n button h Burning to DVD begins 13 When writing is complete click the Close button 14 Click the close button h The dialog box to confirm whether to save the project appears h If you wish to use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects you should save them If you will not use the settings in subsequent projects it is not necessary to save then 15 Click the YES or NO button h Pre...

Page 15: ...es not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera s digital movie feature ...

Page 16: ... 28 PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 29 Prepare the battery 29 How to use the remote control unit 30 PREPARING THE POWER 32 Charging the battery pack 32 When using a power outlet 36 About recharging 38 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 39 Turning on the camera 39 Turning on the camera when the power save sleep mode is active 40 Turning off the camera 40 DATE AND TIME SETTING 42 SWITCHING BETWEEN THE ...

Page 17: ...HE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 81 PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 82 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 85 PLAYBACK VOLUME 86 DELETING FILES 87 PLAYBACK MODES 89 9 image display playback 89 Selecting the playback folder 90 Magnifying zooming in the image 91 NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING SIZE 92 Movies 92 Still images 93 Sequential shots 94 Audio recording 95 SCENE SELECT 98 FILTERS 100 FLASH OPERATION 101 ...

Page 18: ...HAKE AND RED EYE EFFECT 130 EXTRACTING ONE FRAME FROM A VIDEO CLIP 132 EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 133 Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip 133 Procedure to join video clips 134 Video clip cutting extracting 135 Joining video clips 138 DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES INFORMATION SCREEN 141 OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU 142 SCREEN DISPLAY 143 SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY 144 OPERAT...

Page 19: ...nal 174 Connecting to the HDMI terminal 175 PLAYING BACK ON A TV 176 Xacti Library 177 CONNECTING TO A PRINTER PictBridge MODE 178 PRINTING 180 Printing selected images 180 Printing all images 181 Making an index print 182 Printing images according to printing instructions requested images 183 Changing the printer settings 184 OTHER CONNECTIONS CONNECTING HEADPHONES 186 APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED Q...

Page 20: ... Concerning the multi indicator 218 Supplied AC adaptor 219 Supplied Li ion battery pack 219 Others 220 Before capturing those important shots be sure to first take a test shot to comfirm that your camera is set up and ready to go 221 HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 222 ...

Page 21: ...on page 106 For more accurate focus How to use the manual focus manual focus on page 107 Set the focus to a narrow range FOCUS MODE on page 108 Reduce noise when recording NOISE REDUCTION FUNCTION on page 151 Optimize the photo quality Select the recording size on page 71 RECORDING SIZE on page 92 Reduce video clip flicker FLICKER REDUCTION on page 153 Set the camera s color contrast characteristi...

Page 22: ...self photo SELF TIMER on page 102 Make images lighter or darker EXPOSURE COMPENSATION on page 118 HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE on page 117 Measure the brightness of a specific area LIGHT MEASURING MODE SETTING on page 109 Adjust the camera s sensitivity ISO SENSITIVITY on page 110 For a more precise exposure setting EXPOSURE SETTING manual exposure control on page 113 Change the color of the images FILTE...

Page 23: ...he playback folder on page 90 Magnify an image Magnifying zooming in the image on page 91 Change the angle of view ROTATE STILL IMAGE on page 128 Audio playback on page 96 Adjust the speaker volume PLAYBACK VOLUME on page 86 Continuous playback SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK on page 85 and 119 Adjust the monitor brightness MONITOR BRIGHTNESS on page 154 Playback on a TV PLAYING BACK ON A TV on page 176 Set th...

Page 24: ...LETING FILES on page 87 Protect files from accidental erasure FILE PROTECT on page 121 Format a card FORMATTING A CARD on page 165 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips EDITING VIDEO CLIPS on page 133 Specify the number of prints index print and date imprint PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS on page 122 View the settings that were in effect when the image audio files were recorded DISPLAYING FILE...

Page 25: ... Vista CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE on page 14 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD Windows XP on page vii Playback About video clip files recorded with this camera on page 13 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using as a webcam Using as a PC camera on page 16 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTIO...

Page 26: ... ion battery pack page 32 1 i Docking station pages 24 and 28 1 i Dedicated S AV interface cable pages 172 and 173 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable page 7 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 i Dedicated component cable page 174 1 i HDMI cable page 175 1 Included with model VPC HD700EX Not included with other models i AC adaptor and power cord pages 28 36 and 37 1 ...

Page 27: ...186 1 i Cores 4 i Xacti Library Instruction Manual i SAFETY MANUAL safety precautions booklet Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera i Quick Guide FOR CALIFORNIA U S A ONLY Perchlorate Material special handling may apply The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material which may require special handling See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate ...

Page 28: ...13 English CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap ...

Page 29: ...English 14 k Lens cap When the handstrap is not used ...

Page 30: ...15 English CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES When used with the handstrap k Soft case ...

Page 31: ...English 16 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 ...

Page 32: ...u can easily create your original DVDs In addition it comes with the Xacti Library feature for saving recorded data to hard disk and managing files without using a computer High quality images with high definition pages 71 and 92 Your camera can capture high definition HD 1280 720 pixel video clips Also the H 264 MPEG 4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files You get both compact file size...

Page 33: ... s many features and functions Example Movie image stabilizer for sharp pictures page 104 Your camera can compensate for the camera shake that results in blurry images when you try to capture a fast moving subject or zoom in on a subject OK Select movie and photo size 3 2 2 3 1 1 HD SHQ RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF TIMER 1 SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu NORMAL Mode Shooting...

Page 34: ...cally adjusts the focus and brightness to compensate Now those otherwise perfect photos that are marred by shadowed faces can be minimized Xacti Library feature page 177 The Xacti Library feature feature allows you to save files recorded with your camera to a large capacity hard disk without using a computer and play them back on your TV No computer operation is involved You can view high definiti...

Page 35: ... in the Xacti Software DVD 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 DVD ROM Xacti Software DVD you can create your original DVDs and CDs ...

Page 36: ...us devices to expand its capabilities Remote control unit TV Printer Battery charger optional Separately sold or commercially available SD Memory Card AC adaptor supplied Computer Docking station i Card reader i DPOF compatible printer i Photo shop Hard disc ...

Page 37: ...English 22 SETUP SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front To open Lens Flash Stereo microphone Strap holder ON OFF button Monitor unit Remote control sensor Headphones terminal cover ...

Page 38: ... button button FULL AUTO button Monitor SET button Tripod stand hole Zoom switch T W P REC PLAY switch MENU button Speaker SIMPLE NORMAL switch Card slot cover DC IN terminal cover Docking station terminal Bottom Multi indicator ...

Page 39: ...English 24 SETUP Docking station Front Rear Operation mode button Docking station terminal DC IN terminal USB terminal COMPONENT AV terminal HDMI terminal ...

Page 40: ...e same as toggling SET button down A ON OFF button h Works only when the camera is set in the docking station In the playback mode 1 button 2 inoperative 3 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the W P side 4 Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the T side 5 SET button 6 Works the same as toggling SET button to the left 7 MENU button 8 Works the same as toggling SET button up 9 Work...

Page 41: ...be used after it has been formatted with the camera page 165 1 Open the card slot cover 2 Insert the card h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place 1 Release from the bottom end Card slot cover 2 Pull gently 3 Open Card slot SD Memory Card ...

Page 42: ...e card press it down and then release The card will protrude slightly and you can then pull it out CAUTION Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card i Never remove the card when the multi indicator is flashing red In doing so you risk losing the data stored in the card 1 Open 2 Push 3 Pull out ...

Page 43: ...nnect your camera to a computer printer or TV as well as to charge the battery pack installed in the camera 1 Connect the docking station to a power outlet h Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord Docking station To power outlet Supplied AC adaptor Power cord DC IN terminal Push firmly ...

Page 44: ...ng sheet is removed Replacing the remote control unit battery Follow the procedure below to replace the CR2025 battery used in the remote control unit approximately every year differing depending on the amount of use Insulating sheet Insert a new battery Remove the old battery 1 Pull out the battery slot h While pressing the tab pull the battery slot out Battery slot 2 Remove the battery tab 1 Ins...

Page 45: ...struct the path between it and the remote control sensor CAUTION i If the remote control unit is operated in sunlight or under inverter lighting the remote control receiving range may become shorter This is a characteristic of the infrared remote control unit and is not a defect To avoid this malfunction when operating the remote control unit take care to shield the remote control sensor from stro...

Page 46: ... infrared emitter at the remote control sensor on the docking station 2 Simultaneously press the MENU button and the button for at least 3 seconds 3 Press a button on the remote control unit and check that the camera is receiving correctly h The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the remote control unit or camera are replaced h If the remote control codes for the remote con...

Page 47: ...Power to the camera can also be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used Charging the battery pack 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert the battery pack h Take care that it is positioned correctly Battery cover 2 Pull 3 Open 1 Push Battery pack 1 Align 2 Insert ...

Page 48: ...33 English PREPARING THE POWER 3 Replace the battery cover To remove the battery pack h Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it 4 Prepare the docking station page 28 1 Align the cover 2 Push ...

Page 49: ...ing station h During charging the multi indicator is lit red When charging is completed the indicator turns off h If the multi indicator flashes red it indicates that the battery pack is defective or the camera is not correctly set in the docking station Reset the camera correctly in the docking station h The charging time is approx 120 minutes h The AC adaptor supplied can be connected to the cam...

Page 50: ...in the camera continuously for about 2 days In the fully charged state the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days When not using the camera for a long time remove the battery pack i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a lon...

Page 51: ...er to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used Using the AC adaptor DC IN terminal To power outlet DC IN terminal cover 1 Use fingernail to open 2 Pull towards the rear 3 Open downwards To open ...

Page 52: ...e docking station Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord to connect the docking station to a power outlet and set the camera in the docking station Docking station To power outlet Supplied AC adaptor Power cord DC IN terminal Push firmly ...

Page 53: ...charging 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 shooting mode or playback mode ...

Page 54: ...Set to REC To play back images Set to PLAY 2 Open the monitor unit 3 Press the ON OFF button for at least 1 second h The camera turns on h If the date and time have not been set the screen to set the date and time is shown on the monitor Monitor unit ON OFF button REC PLAY switch Shooting mode Playback mode ...

Page 55: ...utton When the MENU button is used to turn on the camera the screen to set the operation sounds page 145 appears i After the power save mode has been active for about 1 hour the camera will switch to the standby mode In this case you can restore the power by pressing the ON OFF button or by closing and then opening the monitor unit i When the AC adaptor is connected the power save mode will become...

Page 56: ...the date and time setting has been completed page 42 i The current time is shown on the monitor when the REC PLAY switch is set to REC and the camera is turned on CAUTION If the K icon appears i When a picture is taken the date and time it was captured are recorded with it If the date and time settings have not been completed page 42 the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images Fo...

Page 57: ... procedures below to enable or disable the date display during playback to set the display format for the date and to set the date and time h To display the Recording or Playback Screen press the MENU button 2 times 2 Set the date 1 Select DATE 2 Press the SET button h The Set Date Screen appears 3 Set the date to 2007 12 24 h The date is set in the following order Set the year Set the month Set t...

Page 58: ...or the time display 4 Press the SET button 4 Set the order in which the date is displayed during playback 1 Select DISP 2 Press the SET button h The Set Date Format Screen appears 3 Toggle the SET button up or down h Toggle the SET button up to change the displayed date order as follows Toggle the SET button down to change it in the reverse order 4 Press the SET button 19 30 TIME CLOCK SET OK CLOC...

Page 59: ...ttings However there is a small chance the settings may be lost the backup will last for about 7 days It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type follow step 1 To correct the date and time settings i After step 1 select the line of the setting that you want to change press the SET button ...

Page 60: ...mages 1 Turn on the camera page 39 362 00 05 08 362 00 05 08 F3 5 F3 5 1 30 1 30 362 00 05 08 F3 5 1 30 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 PLAY PLAY PLAY HD SHQ 2 Set the REC PLAY switch to the desired mode For recording Set it to REC For playback Set it to PLAY REC PLAY switch Example of the shooting mode Example of the playback mode Shooting mode Playback mode ...

Page 61: ...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 3 2 2 3 1 1 HD SHQ OK RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF TIMER 1 Select movie and photo size NORMAL Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ...

Page 62: ...NORMAL modes Use the SIMPLE NORMAL switch located next to the monitor to switch between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes 1 Set the SIMPLE NORMAL switch to the desired mode SIMPLE mode Set it to SIMPLE NORMAL mode Set it to NORMAL SIMPLE NORMAL switch SIMPLE mode NORMAL mode ...

Page 63: ...e shooting mode or playback mode To access the Shooting Menu Set the switch to REC To access the Playback Menu Set the switch to PLAY HD SHQ PLAY PLAY 362 00 05 08 362 00 05 08 F3 5 F3 5 1 30 1 30 362 00 05 08 F3 5 1 30 PLAY 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 REC PLAY switch Example of the shooting mode Example of the playback mode Shooting mode Playback mode ...

Page 64: ... mode To select the SIMPLE mode Set the switch to SIMPLE To select the NORMAL mode Set the switch to NORMAL 362 00 05 08 362 00 05 08 362 00 05 08 362 00 05 08 362 00 05 08 F3 5 F3 5 1 30 1 30 362 00 05 08 F3 5 1 30 HD SHQ SIMPLE NORMAL switch SIMPLE mode NORMAL mode Example NORMAL Mode Shooting Screen Example SIMPLE Mode Shooting Screen ...

Page 65: ...E Mode Setting Menu go to page 51 step 4 Display the NORMAL Mode Setting Menu go to page 52 step 4 h To cancel the Menu Screen press the MENU button 3 2 2 3 1 1 HD SHQ OK RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF TIMER 1 Select movie and photo size MENU button Example NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu Example SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu ...

Page 66: ...Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change and press the SET button h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears OK Select movie and photo size To keep in HDTV size HDTV size 7M 4 3 Select an item to change Description of selected item Setting Screen ...

Page 67: ... or down to select a tab h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears 5 Toggle the SET button to the right 3 2 1 2 3 1 HD SHQ RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF TIMER 1 Tab 3 2 2 3 1 1 HD SHQ RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF TIMER 1 ...

Page 68: ...e SET button h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears h To return to the Menu Screen press the MENU button 3 2 2 3 1 1 OK 3680 2760 3072 2304 3072 2304 3072 1728 16 9 1600 1200 HD SHQ RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF TIMER PHOTO 1 Select an item to change Applicable mode Setting Screen ...

Page 69: ...indicator shows the shooting mode s for which the selected setting is effective This setting is effective during still image shooting This setting is effective during video clip recording This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip recording ...

Page 70: ...55 English SIMPLE MODE NORMAL MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu 1 4 2 3 OK Select movie and photo size ...

Page 71: ...he video clip size will be 640 480 pixels and the still image size will be 3072 2304 pixels w 6 The video clip size will be 320 240 pixels and the still image size will be 640 480 pixels 7 The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 80 cm 31 50 in to infinity normal 8 The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm 0 39 in to 80 cm 31 50 in super macro 9 The camera det...

Page 72: ...57 English SIMPLE MODE NORMAL MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu 3 4 2 1 OK Start slideshow ...

Page 73: ...w page 85 h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow 2 Playback volume page 86 h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback 3 Delete page 87 h Delete files 4 Remaining battery power indication page 170 ...

Page 74: ...English SIMPLE MODE NORMAL MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu Tab 1 3 2 2 3 1 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 HD SHQ RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF TIMER 1 ...

Page 75: ...w compression w Image size is 3072 2304 pixels normal compression Image size is 3072 1728 pixels 16 9 aspect ratio G Image size is 1600 1200 pixels Image size is 1280 720 pixels 16 9 aspect ratio Image size is 640 480 pixels P Image size is 3072 2304 pixels Full auto setting a Sports mode Portrait mode Landscape mode Night view portrait mode k Snow beach mode Fireworks mode Q Lamp mode No filter C...

Page 76: ...61 English SIMPLE MODE NORMAL MODE Tab 2 2 3 1 1 3 2 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RECORDING MENU MOVIE STABILIZER FOCUS FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE ISO WHITE BALANCE 2 ...

Page 77: ...in to infinity normal The focus can be set manually The camera focuses on the subject within a range of 1 cm 0 39 in to 80 cm 31 50 in super macro B 9 point range finder focus C Spot focus X Multi section light measuring W Center weighted light measuring Y Spot light measuring Sensitivity is set automatically Sets sensitivity to ISO 50 u Sets sensitivity to ISO 100 v Sets sensitivity to ISO 200 w ...

Page 78: ...63 English SIMPLE MODE NORMAL MODE Tab 3 3 2 2 3 1 1 5 4 3 2 1 P RECORDING MENU EXPOSURE DIGITAL ZOOM FACE CHASER HIGH SENSITIVITY 3 ...

Page 79: ...Remaining battery power indication page 170 The exposure is set automatically T Set the shutter speed manually g Set the aperture manually H Set the aperture and shutter speed manually Q Enable the digital zoom B Disable the digital zoom Enable face chaser Disable face chaser 1 Increased sensitivity 2 Normal sensitivity ...

Page 80: ...or video clip and audio files playback 3 Protect page 121 h File protect setting delete prohibited 4 Delete page 87 h Delete files 5 Printing instructions page 122 h Specify the printing instructions DPOF settings 6 Rotate page 128 h Rotate a still image 7 Remaining battery power page 170 2 2 3 1 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PLAYBACK MENU SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT DELETE PRINT INSTRUCTIONS ROTATE 1 ...

Page 81: ...s due to camera shake 3 Extract still image page 132 h Extract a still image from a video clip 4 Video clip edit page 133 h Edit video clips 5 Select folder page 90 h Select a folder to play back 6 Copy h Used for the Xacti Library feature 7 Remaining battery power indication page 170 2 2 3 1 1 7 5 6 4 3 2 1 PLAYBACK MENU RESIZE EXTRACT STILL EDIT PHOTO EDIT VIDEO SELECT FOLDER 2 COPY ...

Page 82: ...n the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode are retained so your specified settings will be restored when you quit the full auto mode HD SHQ HD SHQ 377 00 05 15 F3 5 1 30 443 00 06 57 ISO200 F3 5 1 30 FULL AUTO button Normal mode Full auto Mode Press Press i Inoperative during playback i If you change the shooting settings or option settings when in the full auto mode the camera changes to the NORMAL mode T...

Page 83: ...are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap Correct hold Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash Holding the camera Example 1 Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand from the little finger to the middle finger around the camera and hook the index finger above the camera Example 2 Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand from the little finger t...

Page 84: ...cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work i Subjects with low contrast very bright subjects at the center of the image or dark subjects or locations Use the focus lock function to lock the focus on an object with contrast at the same distance as the desired subject i Subjects without vertical lines Use the focus lock function ...

Page 85: ...o lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject then reposition the camera to compose the picture HINT i Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back page 128 i When the button is pressed halfway the image in the monitor may waver vertically This is the result of internal image processing and is not a malfunction This wavering ...

Page 86: ...ording size setting and press the SET button 2 Select the desired video clip recording size and press the SET button h This completes the recording size setting The recorded video clip size will be 1280 720 pixels and the captured still image size will be 3072 2304 pixels w The video clip size will be 640 480 pixels and the still image size will be 3072 2304 pixels w 6 The video clip size will be ...

Page 87: ...ect the focus setting and press the SET button 2 Select the desired focus range and press the SET button h This completes the focus range setting 7 The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 80 cm 31 50 in to infinity normal 8 The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm 0 39 in to 80 cm 31 50 in super macro OK All ranges Automatic focus people landscape etc ...

Page 88: ...ulti indicator is flashing red the image files are being written to the memory during which time it is not possible to capture another image Another image can be captured after the flashing red indicator turns off However even when the multi indicator is flashing red depending on the camera s internal memory remaining capacity in some cases the next image can be captured about 2 seconds after shoo...

Page 89: ...ry to keep the button pressed while shooting h When the remaining recording time available for the currently recording clip becomes little a countdown of the remaining recording time appears on the display 3 End the recording h Press the button again to stop recording HD SHQ REC 00 00 09 REC 00 00 09 REC 00 00 09 5 5 Available recording time remaining button Recording time ...

Page 90: ...on halfway h The autofocus operates and the image is focused focus lock 2 Continue to gently press the button all the way h The shutter releases and the image is captured h You can view the captured image on the monitor by keeping the button depressed when you capture the image post view page 147 F3 5 F3 5 1 30 1 30 F3 5 1 30 Target mark Shutter speed Aperture button 1 2 ...

Page 91: ...ning an operation shortcut to the SET button page 149 the autofocus can be set to a fixed focus When the autofocus is fixed the p icon appears on the monitor i When the focus range page 72 setting is changed the focus lock is released The shutter speed and aperture are displayed i In the NORMAL mode the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Shooting Screen You can use them as a refe...

Page 92: ...n appears 2 Select the desired flash operation and press the SET button h This completes the flash operation setting 3 Press the button to take the picture 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 works only when shooting single shot still images 9 The camera detects the sub...

Page 93: ...le shot while recording a video clip 1 Turn on the camera page 39 and set it to the shooting mode page 45 2 Press the button 3 When you see a scene you d like to capture as a still image press the button 4 Press the button to end the video clip recording HD SHQ REC 00 00 09 REC 00 00 09 REC 00 00 09 button button ...

Page 94: ...s saved 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 The exact remaining recording time at which this occurs will differ depending on the subject and on the video clip mode setting page 92 If you intend to capture a still image while recording a video clip it is suggested that you take...

Page 95: ... the monitor h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum zooming stops temporarily When the zoom switch is pushed toward the T side again the mode changes to the digital zoom mode and zooming continues 3 Take the picture For video clip recording see page 74 For shooting single shots see page 75 For shooting sequential shots see page 94 Zoom switch Zoom bar Monitor When both optical and digital zo...

Page 96: ...pplied remote control unit 1 Prepare the remote control unit page 29 2 Turn the camera on and set the REC PLAY switch to REC or PLAY h Set the REC PLAY switch to REC for shooting or to PLAY for playback 3 Aim the remote control unit at the camera s remote control sensor h Open the monitor unit 4 Press the buttons on the remote control unit to operate the camera page 25 ...

Page 97: ...t to display the image you wish to play back h Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen 3 For a video clip press the SET button h Playback begins 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 2007 12 24 PLAY PLAY PLAY SET button Example After capturing a still image Example After recording a video clip Video clip pattern ...

Page 98: ... playback press and hold the SET button to the right During reverse playback After pausing playback press and hold the SET button to the left To accelerate playback Forward playback During forward playback toggle the SET button to the right The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled to the right as follows Normal playback 2 5 10 15 Toggle the SET button to the left to resume no...

Page 99: ...ing time indicated 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 During video clip playback the sound of a motor is audible i During recording the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus m...

Page 100: ...e SET button or MENU button HINT About the slideshow settings i During slideshow playback the BGM that was set for the slideshow from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu is played To change the BGM display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and change the BGM setting for the SLIDESHOW page 119 i For slideshows played in the SIMPLE mode the transition effect is fixed at FADE and the transition interval is fix...

Page 101: ...t to set the volume and press the SET button h The playback volume is set and the display returns to the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu HINT The volume can be adjusted during playback i During video clip or audio file playback if you move the zoom switch the volume control bar will appear allowing you to adjust the volume In the NORMAL mode i When you select PLAY VOLUME from the NORMAL Mode Playback Me...

Page 102: ...ETE ALL Deletes all files 2 Select the desired delete mode and press the SET button h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears DELETE SINGLE h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the file you wish to delete h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files Please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete DELETE ALL h Toggle the SET button to the left or...

Page 103: ...again appears To delete the files select YES and press the SET button When file delete is completed No image is shown HINT In the NORMAL mode i When you select DELETE from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button the Delete Screen appears CAUTION i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted To delete protected files set the protect setting for the files to off ...

Page 104: ...n Instead of pressing the SET button you can push the zoom switch toward the T side to show the image full screen h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the W P side while the 9 image display is shown the display changes to the screen to select the playback folder page 90 100 100 0002 0002 0003 0003 0001 0001 0005 0005 0006 0006 0004 0004 0008 0008 0009 0009 0007 0007 100 0002 0003 0001 0005 0006 0...

Page 105: ... If the zoom switch is pushed toward the T side the camera changes to the 9 image display page 89 3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to move the orange frame to the desired folder and press the SET button h The files in the selected folder are displayed in the Playback Screen HINT In the NORMAL mode i When you select SELECT FOLDER from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET butt...

Page 106: ...d h Toggle the SET button to view different parts of the magnified image To magnify Magnification increases each time the zoom switch is pushed toward the T side To return to normal size Magnification decreases each time the zoom switch is pushed toward the W P side h Press the SET button to return to the normal 100 view HINT The magnified portion of the image can be saved as a separate image i Pr...

Page 107: ...oother playback will be However as with the recording size the file size is also proportionately larger using up more memory This menu is also used when making audio recordings 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu page 48 select MOVIE and press the SET button HD mode SD mode Audio mode 2 Select the desired recording size and press the SET button h This completes the recording size setting Recor...

Page 108: ...lso used for shooting sequential shots 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu page 48 select PHOTO and press the SET button 2 Select the desired recording size and press the SET button h This completes the recording size setting E Image size is 3680 2760 pixels x Image size is 3072 2304 pixels low compression w Image size is 3072 2304 pixels normal compression Image size is 3072 1728 pixels 16 9 ...

Page 109: ...h Shooting begins Shooting continues as long as the button is kept pressed HINT i The maximum number of images in a sequential shots sequence is 5 About the focus when shooting sequential shots i When sequential shots are captured the autofocus operates when the button is pressed halfway fixing the focus Can the flash be used i The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots ...

Page 110: ...lay them back Audio recording 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu page 48 select MOVIE and press the SET button 2 Select and press the SET button h The audio recording mode is enabled h The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed 368 07 47 54 F3 5 1 30 Remaining time ...

Page 111: ...s the button again to stop recording HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording i Press the button during audio recording to capture a still image Note however that if the resolution in the still image mode is set to k it automatically changes to w and the image is captured Audio playback 1 Display the desired audio file REC00 00 06 Length of recording PLAY PLAY PLAY 00 00 00 200...

Page 112: ...ggle the SET button to the right Each time the SET button is toggled to the right the speed increases If the SET button is toggled to the left during fast forward the speed decreases Fast reverse During playback toggle the SET button to the left Each time the SET button is toggled to the left the speed increases If the SET button is toggled to the right during fast reverse the speed decreases Paus...

Page 113: ...uto The camera makes the optimum settings m m m a Sports Capture a split second image of a fast moving subject m m m Portrait Enhance the three dimensional feel of the subject by blurring the background m m m Landscape For beautiful shots of distant scenery m m m Night view portrait Photograph the subject while keeping the background night scenery m n m k Snow beach For photographing bright scenes...

Page 114: ...turn to normal photography select from the scene select menu and press the SET button HINT i When capturing images using the lamp Q fireworks or night view portrait setting use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than is on page 208 ...

Page 115: ...elect the desired icon and press the SET button h This completes the filter setting h To return to normal photography select from the filter menu and press the SET button HINT i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons other than is on page 209 No filter is used none Skin tones are enhanced in close up shots cosmetic filter W Snap black and white photos monochrome...

Page 116: ... operation setting 3 Press the button to capture the image 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 works only when shooting single shot still images i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button page 149 you can change the flash mode from the Shooting Screen k The ...

Page 117: ... page 48 select SELF TIMER and press the SET button 2 Select the desired icon and press the SET button h This completes the self timer setting 3 Take the picture N Turns off the self timer function y The image is captured about 2 seconds after the button or button is pressed x The image is captured about 10 seconds after the button or button is pressed ...

Page 118: ...imer i To cancel self timer photography select the N icon from the self timer menu and press the SET button i The self timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode is activated and the camera turned off When x is selected i When the button or button is pressed the multi indicator will blink for about 10 seconds and then the image is captured Also 4 seconds before the shutter rel...

Page 119: ...ages by compensating for unintentional hand motion 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu page 48 select MOVIE STABILIZER and press the SET button 2 Select the desired setting and press the SET button h This completes the movie stabilizer setting Motion compensation is enabled Motion compensation is not enabled ...

Page 120: ...d the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly i When using a tripod the docking station or other means to stabilize the camera please turn the motion compensation function off If the motion compensation function is enabled when it is not actually needed it may result in an image that appears unnatural When motion compensation is enabl...

Page 121: ... the SET button h This completes the focus range setting HINT i When the focus range is set to super macro the zoom is temporarily set to the wide end i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button page 149 you can change the focus range setting from the Shooting Screen 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 normal...

Page 122: ...range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of the lens and the subject i In some cases there may be a slight variance between the distance numerical figure you set in the manual focus mode and the actual distance About zoom movement when using the manual focus i If the focus distance is set to 70 cm 27 56 in or less the zoom changes to the largest setting that is s...

Page 123: ... is focused a target mark appears Spot focus The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the monitor 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu page 48 select FOCUS MODE and press the SET button 2 Select the desired icon and press the SET button h The focus mode is set h When the spot focus setting is selected the focus mark appears in the center of the monitor B 9 point range finder focus is ...

Page 124: ...se the picture and capture the image after first modulating the light only at the center spot of the monitor 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu page 48 select EXP MEASURE and press the SET button 2 Select the desired light measuring mode and press the SET button h This completes the light measuring mode setting h When spot light measuring is selected the light measuring spot mark appears in t...

Page 125: ...ting The ISO sensitivity is set automatically video clip recording ISO equivalent to ISO 200 to 1600 still image shooting ISO 50 to 200 Sets sensitivity to ISO 50 video clip recording equivalent to ISO 200 u Sets sensitivity to ISO 100 video clip recording equivalent to ISO 400 v Sets sensitivity to ISO 200 video clip recording equivalent to ISO 800 w Sets sensitivity to ISO 400 video clip recordi...

Page 126: ...s may increase or the images may be irregular i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button page 149 you can change the ISO setting from the Shooting Screen CAUTION Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip i If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set to w or higher a noticeable flicker may appear in the image ...

Page 127: ... i Perform step 1 select and then press the SET button The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions r For shooting outside on a sunny day o For shooting outside on a cloudy day p For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting q For shooting inside under incandescent lighting This setting is used for a more accurate white balan...

Page 128: ...ter speed to shoot the flow of a background scene By using the flash in combination with a slow shutter speed you can create beautiful photographs of people against a background night scene slow synchro photography g This allows you to set a specific aperture size and enable disable the ND filter The camera automatically sets an appropriate shutter speed based on this setting aperture priority AE ...

Page 129: ...camera i A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker environment but noise in the image may be increased i To minimize noise in the image enable the noise reduction function page 151 i The exposure setting automatically becomes if the scene select function is active i In the sequential shots mode the shutter speed is faster than 1 15 sec i Even if the shutter speed is set to s...

Page 130: ...Mode Shooting Menu page 48 select DIGITAL ZOOM and press the SET button 2 Select the desired setting and press the SET button h This completes the digital zoom setting HINT i The digital zoom does not function in the following situation When the still image mode is set to E Q Digital zoom can be used B Digital zoom cannot be used DIGITAL ZOOM ON OFF OK ...

Page 131: ...creen is marked with a green frame i Faces that are in focus are marked with a double green frame i If you press the button halfway the frames marking the faces that are in focus change to orange If you magnify an image that was captured with the face chaser function enabled the magnified image will center on the face s i The scene select function setting automatically changes to CAUTION i The dig...

Page 132: ...is completes the high sensitivity mode setting CAUTION Limitations of the high sensitivity mode i If the exposure page 113 is set to T g or H or if the flicker reduction function page 153 is set to ON the high sensitivity mode automatically changes to OFF i When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image video clip motion will appear uneven during playback i When shooting in a dark envi...

Page 133: ...ft or right to adjust the exposure h The exposure compensation numerical value is shown at the left end of the exposure compensation bar h The exposure compensation can be set to a value from 1 8 EV to 1 8 EV h The exposure compensation bar is canceled when the MENU button or the SET button is pressed HINT The exposure compensation setting is canceled in the following cases i When the pointer is s...

Page 134: ...MOVIE Play back video clips and audio files PHOTO Play back still image files TIME Adjust the transition speed the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image EFFECT Select a transition effect as an image changes to the next image BGM Specify the settings for playing background music during slideshow playback START Begin slideshow playback Changing a setting 1 Select the ...

Page 135: ...ress the SET button h Slideshow playback begins h To stop slideshow playback press the SET button or MENU button HINT BGM for video clips i When video clips are played back in a slideshow the recorded audio track is played back the BGM is not played ...

Page 136: ... SET button up or down to select LOCK and press the SET button h The protect mode is set for the file h The protect mark B indicates that the file is locked CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain files they will be deleted if the card is reformatted page 165 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 ...

Page 137: ...an index print Display the Printing Instructions Screen 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu page 48 select PRINT INSTRUCTIONS and press the SET button ALL IMAGES The specified printing instructions apply to all the images EACH IMAGE The printing instructions are specified for each individual image INDEX All the still images are printed as miniature images thumbnail images several images on one...

Page 138: ...format i DPOF Digital Print Order Format is a print order format You can connect your camera to a DPOF compatible printer to produce your prints You can also set the printing instructions for the desired images and then have the requested images printed automatically page 183 About the finished prints i Rotated images page 128 will be printed in their original orientation i The quality of the prin...

Page 139: ...are applied only to the image currently displayed 3 Press the SET button h The Date Copies Print Screen appears h If EACH IMAGE was selected toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the desired image to print h The printing instructions that are currently active for the displayed image are shown You can toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the printing instructions fo...

Page 140: ...d number of prints h Press the SET button h The number of prints is set Specify dated prints h From the screen on which the number of prints is set press the zoom switch h Press the SET button 5 Press the MENU button h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored h The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen ALL IMAGES OK DATE COPIES 1 0copy ...

Page 141: ... 3 Press the SET button h The Index Print Screen appears OK Specify an index print copy EXIT Discontinue the setting procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen 4 Select OK and press the SET button h This completes the setting for the index print You are returned to the Printing Instructions Screen HINT To cancel the index print setting i Follow steps 1 and 2 select CLEAR in step 3 an...

Page 142: ...CLEAR 3 Press the SET button h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears CANCEL Clear the printing instructions for all images EXIT Cancel the clear procedure and return to the Printing Instructions Screen 4 Select CANCEL and press the SET button h All the printing instructions are cleared and you are returned to the Printing Instructions Screen 2 2007 12 24 ALL CLEAR OK EXIT CANCEL copies ...

Page 143: ... press the SET button RIGHT Rotates image clockwise 90 degrees LEFT Rotates image counterclockwise 90 degrees 3 Select RIGHT or LEFT and press the SET button h Each time the SET button is pressed the image is rotated another 90 degrees HINT i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated To rotate a protected image cancel the protect mode before beginning the rotate image ...

Page 144: ...ET button 4 Select SAVE and press the SET button h Resizing begins 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 For still images with a 4 3 vertical to horizontal aspect ratio 2M 4 3 The size changes to 1600 1200 pixels 0 3M 4 3 The size changes to 640 480 pixels For still images with a 16 9 aspect ratio 2M 16 9 The size chan...

Page 145: ... Repair the red eye effect 3 Select the desired type of edit and press the SET button h The corresponding edit screen appears CORRECTION Proceed with the image correction EXIT Return to the Edit Photo Screen 4 Select CORRECTION and press the SET button h Image editing begins During image processing Processing is shown on the screen h When editing is completed the modified image is shown Check the ...

Page 146: ...r correction is not possible for images captured at a shutter speed of 1 8 sec or less or for images captured using a different digital camera Also blur correction may not be possible in cases of extreme blur If the Blur correction not successful or Red eye correction not successful message appears i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image i The correction function works to automa...

Page 147: ...ayed image will be saved as a still image with an aspect ratio of 16 9 This selection is available only for video clips recorded in the HD mode 4 3 The currently displayed image will be saved as a still image with an aspect ratio of 4 3 3 Select 16 9 or 4 3 and press the SET button h The screen to confirm that you wish to save the image appears SAVE Save the currently displayed image as a still im...

Page 148: ...rate clip joining Procedure to cut extract a portion of a video clip J Extract the specified portion Specify the frames 1 2 where the video clip is to be cut 1 2 C B A Two ways to cut the video clip i Trim away portions A and C and save portion B i The original video clip is not affected You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is saved i Delete portion B and join por...

Page 149: ...creases the card memory may become full making it impossible to edit the video clips In this case you will need to free some of the memory on the card either by deleting files that are no longer necessary page 87 or by selecting OVERWRITE when saving edited video clips pages 137 and 139 J J Join the video clips Specify the video clip that will come first Specify the video clip that you wish to app...

Page 150: ...ideo clip from which you wish to extract a segment 2 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu page 48 select EDIT VIDEO and press the SET button 3 Select CUT and press the SET button h The Cutting Screen appears EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK CUT Press shutter to save 00 00 10 Start point ...

Page 151: ...n Accelerated playback During playback toggle the SET button to the left or right to change the playback speed Single frame After pausing playback toggle the SET button to the right to move forward one frame or to the left to move back one frame 5 Toggle the SET button up h The start point of the video clip extract is set and the screen to specify the end point appears h Specify the end point of t...

Page 152: ...nal video clip is protected even if you select OVERWRITE in step 7 and press the SET button the original video clip will not be erased If you want it to be erased you will need to first remove the protection page 121 i If the Card full message appears you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep CAUTION Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge...

Page 153: ...ifferent modes cannot be joined 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu page 48 select EDIT VIDEO and press the SET button 2 Select JOIN and press the SET button h The 6 image playback display for video clips appears EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK Select a clip Press shutter to save 100 0010 0013 0011 0012 ...

Page 154: ...h A screen appears for you to select either to save the joined video clip as a new separate file or to delete the original video clips and replace them with the joined video clip SAVE AS NEW The joined video clip will be saved as a new file The original video clips remain unchanged OVERWRITE The original video clips will be deleted Only the joined video clip will be saved REVIEW CLIP Play back the...

Page 155: ...age 121 i If the Card full message appears you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep CAUTION Warning concerning the battery pack remaining charge i During the editing of lengthy video clips the time to process the large amount of data can become quite long To avoid problems caused by the battery pack becoming depleted in the middle of video clip editin...

Page 156: ...Exposure compensation setting 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Remaining battery charge 0 Date and time of image A Still image resolution settings B ISO sensitivity setting 1600 1200 987KB 100 0002 A 2 4 7 B 6 8 9 1 1000 F6 8 0 3 50 3 2007 12 25 19 30 2007 12 25 19 30 2007 12 25 19 30 ISO INFO HD SHQ HD SHQ HD SHQ MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 2007 12 25 19 30 2007 12 25 19 30 1280 1280 720 ...

Page 157: ...enu appears To access a Setting Screen 3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to set and press the SET button h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears h To return to the Menu Screen press the MENU button 3 2 2 3 1 1 HD SHQ RECORDING MENU MOVIE PHOTO SCENE SELECT FILTER FLASH SELF TIMER 1 Option tab 3 2 2 3 1 1 OPTION MENU CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPE...

Page 158: ...s the SET button SHOW ALL Display the capture date and playback time for video clips DATE TIME Display the capture date COUNTER Display the video clip playback time OFF Do not display the capture date and playback time 3 Select the desired setting and press the SET button h This completes the screen display setting OK DATE TIME SHOW ALL INFO DISPLAY OFF COUNTER ...

Page 159: ... the recording mode 1 Display the Option Setting Menu page 142 2 Select STARTUP DISPLAY and press the SET button DATE TIME The camera s date and time setting is shown Xacti The Xacti logo is shown OFF No startup display 3 Select the desired setting and press the SET button h The selected startup display is set OK OFF Xacti DATE TIME STARTUP DISPLAY ...

Page 160: ...sed all the operation sounds are muted h If the MENU button is pressed you are returned to the Option Screen TURN ON OFF Mute or enable the sound that is produced when the power is turned on or off SHUTTER Select the sound that is produced when the button is pressed or when a photo is taken using the self timer KEY SW Select the sound that is produced when the SET button MENU button etc are presse...

Page 161: ...he SET button right to preview the selected operation sound h If OFF is selected no sound is produced h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting and press the SET button If OPERATION VOL was selected h The screen to select the volume for the operation sounds appears h You can select an operation sound volume from 1 minimum to 7 maximum h Toggle the SET button up or down to se...

Page 162: ...splay the Option Setting Menu page 142 2 Select POST VIEW and press the SET button 1 sec The post view image is displayed for 1 second 2 sec The post view image is displayed for 2 seconds OFF The post view image is not displayed 3 Select the desired setting and press the SET button h This completes the post view setting OK OFF 2 sec 1 sec POST VIEW ...

Page 163: ...t NEW Select an existing folder h Select the desired folder number 3 Press the SET button h This completes the create select folder setting h If you created a new folder it automatically becomes the selected recording folder CAUTION When an existing folder cannot be selected or a new one created i A folder cannot be selected if it was created using a different device or if it already contains the ...

Page 164: ...INGS The most commonly used settings are automatically assigned 3 Select the SET button operation to which you wish to assign the function and press the SET button h The screen to assign a function to the key appears OFF No operation shortcut is assigned to the key p AF LOCK Lock the focus page 76 FOCUS Set the focus range pages 72 and 106 This operation shortcut can be assigned only to the or key...

Page 165: ...repeat steps 3 through 5 6 Press the MENU button h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears and then you are returned to the Option Setting Menu h This completes the shortcuts setting To confirm the assigned shortcuts h On the screen in step 2 press the MENU button and the screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears OK SHORTCUTS AF LOCK OK AF LOCK FLASH FOCUS EXP COMPENSATION SHORTC...

Page 166: ...ion and press the SET button h The screen to select ON or OFF appears ON Noise is reduced OFF Noise is not reduced 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting and press the SET button h This completes the noise reduction setting HINT i The wind sound NR setting should normally be set to OFF when it is not necessary If it is used when recording a video clip or audio file in an ...

Page 167: ... SETTINGS and press the SET button NORMAL Shoot with image quality at normal VIVID Color saturation is increased SOFT The sharpness is subdued for a softer image SOFT VIVID The sharpness is softened and color saturation is increased 3 Select the desired setting and press the SET button h This completes the image quality setting OK NORMAL SOFT VIVID SOFT VIVID IMAGE SETTINGS ...

Page 168: ... setting OFF Turns off the flicker reduction setting 3 Select the desired setting and press the SET button h This completes the flicker reduction setting HINT i If the flicker reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day a halation effect which produces diffused rings of light around bright light areas may occur i The exposure setting and flicker reduction function cannot both be enable...

Page 169: ...etting Menu page 142 2 Select BRIGHTNESS and press the SET button 3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the brightness and press the SET button h The monitor brightness is set HINT i The display in step 2 can also be accessed from the Shooting Screen Press the MENU button for at least 1 second the brightness control display will appear and you can then adjust the monitor brightness B...

Page 170: ...ect LANGUAGE and press the SET button Japanese ENGLISH English FRANCAIS French DEUTSCH German ESPAÑOL Spanish ITALIANO Italian NEDERLANDS Dutch Russian PORTUGUÊS Portuguese TÜRKÇE Turkish Korean Chinese simplified Chinese traditional 3 Select the desired language and press the SET button h The selected display language is set ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL OK LANGUAGE ...

Page 171: ...terminal 1 Display the Option Setting Menu page 142 2 Select TV OUTPUT and press the SET button TV SYSTEM Set the type of TV signal that is output from the COMPONENT AV terminal TV TYPE Set the TV s aspect ratio COMPONENT HDMI Set the signal that is output from the COMPONENT AV and or HDMI terminal OK NTSC 16 9 720p TV SYSTEM TV TYPE COMPONENT HDMI TV OUTPUT ...

Page 172: ...gnals If TV TYPE is selected 4 3 Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 4 3 is connected 16 9 Use this setting when a TV having an aspect ratio of 16 9 is connected If COMPONENT HDMI is selected 720p The output signal is set to 720p 480p The output signal is set to 480p 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired parameter 5 Press the SET button 6 Press the MENU button h...

Page 173: ...put 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 TVTYPE setting TV type to be connected Image file to be displayed TV display 4 3 4 3 Still image 4 3 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode ...

Page 174: ... TYPE setting or change the screen size setting on your TV To change the screen size setting on your TV please refer to the instruction manual for your TV The aspect ratio of the output still image does not change to 16 9 i The still image output will be 4 3 for images captured in a 16 9 still image mode 16 9 16 9 Still image 4 3 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode TVTYPE setting TV type t...

Page 175: ...cidentally been left on You can specify the elapsed time standby time before the power save function is activated 1 Display the Option Setting Menu page 142 2 Select POWER SAVE and press the SET button BATT REC Set the standby time for the shooting modes when the battery pack is used BATT PLAY Set the standby time for the playback modes when the battery pack is used AC REC PLAY Set the standby tim...

Page 176: ...on and press the SET button h The Set Standby Time Screen appears 4 Toggle the SET button up or down to set the standby time Up Increases the standby time Down Decreases the standby time 5 Press the SET button 6 Press the MENU button h The standby time is set ...

Page 177: ...consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers By setting the file number memory function to ON even if the card is reformatted or the card is replaced with another card the consecutive numbering of file names continues from the last number recorded by the camera File number memory function OFF File number memory function ON File name image number Card A 0001...

Page 178: ...ded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A When the highest file number on Card B before replacing is higher than the highest file number on Card A the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card B Card A 0001 0002 0012 0013 Card B 0001 0002 0014 0015 0025 0026 Previously recorded files Replace card Card A 0001 0002 0012 0013 Card B 0020 0021...

Page 179: ...file number memory function is off 3 Select the desired setting and press the SET button h The selected file number memory function is set HINT i Until the file number memory function is turned OFF consecutive file names are assigned It is recommended that the file number memory function be returned to OFF at the end of each photography session OK OFF ON FILE NO CONT D ...

Page 180: ...ocked position 1 Display the Option Setting Menu page 142 2 Select FORMAT and press the SET button h In normal use a full format is not necessary However in case a card error occurs even after normal formatting executing a full format may resolve the problem FORMAT A normal formatting is executed FULL FORMAT The entire card is scanned and formatted When there is little battery power remaining this...

Page 181: ...formatted or the data is erased from the card using the camera or a computer the card s control data may be merely modified and the data itself may not be completely erased from the card i In some cases it may be possible to recover the data from a reformatted card using special software for that purpose However if the camera is used to execute a full format it will be impossible to recover the da...

Page 182: ...ton RESET Reset to the factory preset settings EXIT Do not change the settings and return to the Option Setting Menu 3 Select RESET and press the SET button h The camera settings are reset to the factory preset settings HINT i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure Date and time setting Language setting TV system setting OK EXIT RESET RESET SETTINGS ...

Page 183: ...recording time 1 Set the REC PLAY switch to REC and turn on the camera h The remaining number of images appears in the upper left of the monitor h The remaining video recording time appears in the upper right of the monitor h The remaining number of images and video recording time will differ depending on the resolution and compression settings For audio recordings 1 Set the camera to the audio re...

Page 184: ...mages To capture more images either install a new card or save the images to a computer and then delete them page 87 from the card i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is 0 it may be possible to capture a few more images by setting a lower resolution setting pages 71 92 and 93 or selecting a different image quality setting ...

Page 185: ... temperature is low may appear early for an incorrect indication of the remaining charge Also depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient conditions temperature etc the indicated remaining charge may change Therefore this indication can only be used as a general approximation of the remaining charge Battery pack remaining charge indicator Battery remaining charge No indication ...

Page 186: ...he 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 i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack s when taking pictures at a wedding or while traveling for example so you don t miss capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power running out The same is reco...

Page 187: ...e TV monitor Connection cable Image output destination Recording mode Playback mode Standby Recording Dedicated S AV interface cable Camera monitor NTSC n PAL m m n TV NTSC m PAL n n m Dedicated component cable Camera monitor n m n TV m n m HDMI cable Camera monitor n m n TV m n m To AC adaptor Yellow plug To Video Input terminal Dedicated S AV interface cable i Insert the plug with the n mark fac...

Page 188: ...al When connected the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor Yellow plug Not connected S terminal To AC adaptor Dedicated S AV interface cable i Insert the plug with the n mark facing up COMPONENT AV terminal White plug To Audio Input L terminal Red plug To Audio Input R terminal Set the input to VIDEO ...

Page 189: ...nd 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 Push the plugs in straight when connecting them If undue force is used to connect a cable it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconne...

Page 190: ... Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC To reduce spurious radiation To AC adaptor HDMI terminal HDMI cable recommended accessory To HDMI terminal Set the input to HDMI i Please affix the cores included Docking station end TV end Core large Core small ...

Page 191: ...the docking station or the ON OFF button on the remote control unit to turn the camera on 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 Push the plugs in straight when connecting them If undue force is used to connect a cable it may permanently ...

Page 192: ...puter and play them back on your TV No computer operation is involved You can view high definition images right on your TV screen In addition you have access to file operations such as copy and delete as well as file management using the calendar For detailed information about using Xacti Library please see the separate Xacti Library Instruction Manual ...

Page 193: ...a s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing PictBridge printing 1 Install the card in the camera open the monitor unit to turn on the camera and turn on the printer 2 Use the supplied docking station to connect the camera to the printer USB CONNECTION CANCEL PRINTER COMPUTER OK CANCEL Dedicated USB interface cable i Insert the plug with the n mark facing up To USB connector USB ...

Page 194: ...ct a cable it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables Caution when connecting a printer i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected the camera may not operate correctly If the camera does not operate correctly disconnect the USB interface cable turn off the camera and then reconnect...

Page 195: ... print 4 Specify the number of prints 1 Toggle the SET button up to select COPIES and press the SET button 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints 3 Press the SET button h PRINT is selected 5 Press the SET button h Printing begins HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing toggle the SET button down h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears 2 Select CANCEL and press th...

Page 196: ...8 2 Select the all images icon u and press the SET button h The Print All Images Screen appears 3 Select PRINT and press the SET button h Printing begins CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the card i Delete unwanted images before printing PRINT ALL IMAGES OK EXIT PRINT 100 0022 ...

Page 197: ... an index print of all the images on the card 1 Complete the print preparations page 178 2 Select the index print icon and press the SET button h The Index Print Screen appears 3 Select PRINT and press the SET button h Printing begins INDEX OK EXIT PRINT 100 0022 ...

Page 198: ... h The Print Requested Images Screen appears 3 Select PRINT and press the SET button h Printing begins h Printing begins about 1 minute after the SET button is pressed HINT i In step 2 if you toggle the SET button to the left or right you can view each image and confirm its printing instructions CAUTION i Requested images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your c...

Page 199: ... press the SET button h The Printer Settings Screen appears MEDIA TYPE Specify the type of paper used for printing PAPER SIZE Specify the size of paper used for printing LAYOUT Specify how the images are to be arranged on the paper QUALITY Select the print quality for the images DATE STAMP Print the date the photo was taken PRINTER SETTINGS OK MEDIA TYPE PAPER SIZE LAYOUT QUALITY DATE STAMP PRINTE...

Page 200: ...at can be made for each parameter will differ depending on the printer When PRINTER VALUES is selected h The images will be printed according to the settings specified on the printer side 4 Press the MENU button h You are returned to the PictBridge Menu HINT i The printer setting parameters will differ depending on the printer that is connected i To use printer functions which do not appear on you...

Page 201: ... 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 Push the plugs in straight when connecting them If undue force is used to connect a cable it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnect...

Page 202: ...attery pack in an environment of 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F Why doesn t recharging end The battery pack life has expired Replace with a new battery pack If this is not effective consult your dealer Why does the icon appear The remaining battery pack power is low Use the supplied AC adaptor or replace the battery pack with a fully charged one Shooting Why does the multi indicator flash red A recorded f...

Page 203: ... after the camera is turned off Which resolution setting should I use Select the resolution setting according to the intended use E x w Appropriate for printing letter size or larger and for printing a close up of part of a photo trimming G P For printing standard photo photo service sizes For photos displayed on a web page or sent as e mail attachments Question Answer Action ...

Page 204: ...image The digital zoom on the other hand works by magnifying a portion of the image that hits the image sensor and may produce a coarser image How can I get the distant view into focus Set the scene select function to the landscape mode when photographing Or set the focus range setting to manual focus and set the distance to The video clip I shot outdoors is completely white Set the flicker reduct...

Page 205: ... visible Viewing images Why is the image too bright The subject was too bright When capturing an image devise a way to compensate for a bright subject for example by changing the shooting angle Why is the image out of focus The focus is not locked properly Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the button halfway to lock the focus Then press the button all the way to capture the image Why is a...

Page 206: ...r or in the image Not a malfunction Why isn t the magnified image clear Due to the characteristics of the camera magnified images appear less clear Not a malfunction Why isn t the captured image clear The image was captured using the digital zoom Not a malfunction Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer We cannot guarantee the accurate playback of files that have been...

Page 207: ...he combined signal S video output Outputs the Y signal and chrominance signal separately Component HDMI signal Outputs the Y signal B Y signal and R Y signal separately The picture quality becomes increasingly higher in order from normal video output to S video output to component HDMI output Can the dedicated S AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable be connected at the same time and...

Page 208: ... waves are emitted from the AC adaptor Move the AC adaptor further away from the TV or radio when recharging the battery pack Why does the Card full message appear There is no more available memory on the card Delete unnecessary files or use a card that has more memory available Why does the Card is protected message appear The lock switch on the card is in the locked protect position Move the loc...

Page 209: ...video output to NTSC or PAL If you have questions about using the AC adaptor and power cord abroad please consult with a dealer near you for advice Why does the System error message appear A problem has occurred within the camera or card Check the following items 1 Remove the card and then install it again 2 Remove the battery pack and then install it again 3 Install a different card If System err...

Page 210: ...connect the AC adaptor supplied 32 36 The battery pack has not been inserted correctly Reinsert the battery pack making sure to orient it correctly The camera turns off by itself The power save function is operating Turn on the camera again 40 Shooting An image is not captured when the button or button is pressed The power is not turned on If the power save function was activated turn on the camer...

Page 211: ...y 87 The flash does not operate The flash off mode is selected Set the flash to automatic flash mode or forced flash mode 77 101 The battery pack is dead Recharge the battery pack or replace with a new battery pack Or connect the AC adaptor supplied 32 36 The digital zoom does not work The still image is set to E The digital zoom setting is set to OFF Set the still image to x or lower Set the digi...

Page 212: ...nt stops momentarily The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position Not a malfunction Release the zoom switch and push it again 80 There is noise in the captured image The ISO sensitivity setting is too high Set the ISO sensitivity to a lower setting 110 When recording a video clip under fluorescent lights a noticeable flicker appears in the image This occurs when the shutter spe...

Page 213: ...rding briefly stops while the image is being saved Video clip recording resumes after the still image is saved 78 The icon appears and shooting is not possible The camera s internal temperature is high Discontinue shooting and wait for the camera to cool down before using it again Monitor No playback image appears The REC PLAY switch is not set to PLAY Set the REC PLAY switch to PLAY 45 Problem Ca...

Page 214: ...image in the range of operation of the flash 213 The subject was lit from behind Use the forced flash mode 77 101 Use the exposure compensation function 118 Use the spot light measuring mode 109 There is not enough light Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting 110 The video clip picture is flickering The video clip was filmed under fluorescent lighting Set the flicker reduction setting to on 153 Proble...

Page 215: ...nsitivity to 110 Red eye correction was not successful The red eye effect area could not be recognized Not a malfunction 130 The video clip playback stops momentarily A still image was captured during video clip recording Not a malfunction When the still image was captured during video clip recording recording briefly stopped while the image was being saved Video clip recording resumed after the s...

Page 216: ... the correct focus setting for your needs 72 108 The focus setting is not correct The camera moved when the button was pressed camera shake Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the button halfway to lock the focus Then press the button all the way to capture the image 68 75 The focus is not locked properly The lens is dirty Clean the lens Problem Cause Action Reference page ...

Page 217: ...setting correctly 112 A part of the image is missing The strap or a finger was blocking the lens Hold the camera correctly and make sure the lens is not obstructed 68 No image is shown There is no file in the installed card Play back after capturing images or making audio recordings During audio playback there is no sound The playback volume setting on the camera is too low Adjust the playback vol...

Page 218: ...ed Make the correct connection 173 No image or sound The camera is not correctly connected to the TV Follow the instructions to make the connection correctly 172 to 175 The TV input is not set correctly Set the input on the TV to VIDEO or HDMI The edge of the image is cut off This is a characteristic of the TV Not a malfunction Image editing You cannot edit or rotate an image The protect mode is s...

Page 219: ...n it to make sure that the connection between the camera and the docking station is secure 28 34 The camera is turned on Turn the camera off Alternatively press the docking station s operation mode button to light the multi indicator red 218 Misc The No card message appears No card is inserted Turn off the power and insert a card 26 The Image is protected message appears and the file cannot be del...

Page 220: ...card the capacity may be less than the specified value Please refer to the instructions that accompanied the card The battery pack appears to be swollen Normal change occurring with battery use Even with normal correct use of the lithium ion battery it has a tendency to swell as the number of charge and discharge cycles adds up and it gradually approaches the end of its service life Not a safety h...

Page 221: ... the camera s remote control sensor within a range of about 15 degrees left or right horizontally from the remote control sensor 29 30 Something is obstructing the spacebetween the remote control unit and the camera s remote control sensor Remove or move the obstructing object The remote control unit battery is consumed Replace with a new battery The remote control unit battery is not correctly in...

Page 222: ...t is too far from the camera s remote control sensor Operate the remote control unit from a position up to 7 meters from the docking station 29 30 The remote control codes for the remote control unit and camera s remote control sensor are different Change the remote control code 31 Problem Cause Action Reference page ...

Page 223: ...a sufficiently bright image However when the flicker reduction function is set to ON the shutter speed during video clip recording becomes 1 100 sec or 1 120 sec Setting Remarks Sports a Focus range cannot be selected Portrait Landscape Night view portrait Snow beach k Fireworks Focus range Fixed at Flash Fixed at l Lamp Q Focus range cannot be selected Flash Fixed at l Still image NR Fixed at OFF...

Page 224: ...function changes to when the focus range is set to i Even if you set the focus range to or it changes to when the scene select function is set to any setting other than Setting Remarks Cosmetic Focus range cannot be selected Monochrome W Still image mode E cannot be selected Focus range cannot be selected Sepia ...

Page 225: ...ide interoperability between digital photography devices for the images stored on removable memory cards However it is not guaranteed that all devices will support the DCF standard Video clips Conforms to ISO standard MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 audio AAC compression 48 kHz sampling rate 16 bit stereo format Data storage media SD Memory Card equivalent to a maximum 8 GB SDHC Memory Card Camera e...

Page 226: ... 1280 720 pixels 30 frames per second standard bit rate SD mode 640 480 pixels 30 frames per second high bit rate B 640 480 pixels 30 frames per second standard bit rate l 320 240 pixels 30 frames per second The 30 fps frame rate of this camera is 29 97 fps White balance Full auto TTL manual setting possible Lens Optical 5 0 zoom lens f 6 3 mm to 31 7 mm 35 mm film camera conversion 38 mm to 190 m...

Page 227: ...ooting mode 1 2 to 1 2 000 sec Maximum approx 4 seconds when scene select function set to lamp mode Q During flash 1 30 to 1 2 000 sec Sequential shots mode 1 15 to 1 2 000 sec no flash Video clip recording mode 1 30 to 1 10 000 sec 1 15 sec max when scene select function is set to lamp mode Q Sensitivity Video clip recording mode Auto equivalent to ISO 200 to 1600 equivalent to ISO 200 ISO 400 IS...

Page 228: ...lash flash off Focus TTL type AF still image shooting mode 9 point range finder spot focus video clip recording mode Continuous focus manual focus Self timer Approx 2 second delay 10 second delay Ambient environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F operation 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F storage Humidity 30 to 90 operating no condensation 10 to 90 storage no condensation Power supply Battery pack supplie...

Page 229: ... signal 0 286 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced NTSC color TV system PAL color TV system switchable from the Option Screen For 480p 720p video output Y signal 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced tri level sync Pb and Pr signals 0 7 Vp p 75 Ω unbalanced HDMI terminal Video output Total number of scan lines effective number of scan lines 750p 720p 525p 480p Audio output L PCM 48 kHz sampling USB terminal USB 2 0 High speed...

Page 230: ...ons of the battery pack and the conditions of use Especially when used at temperatures below 10 C 50 F the battery pack operation time is significantly reduced Shooting Still image shooting mode Approx 180 images CIPA standard when a Hagiwara Sys Com 512 MB SD Memory Card is used Video clip recording mode Approx 80 minutes Recorded in mode Playback Approx 190 minutes Monitor on continuous playback...

Page 231: ...y differ depending on the card brand etc i The continuous shooting time for each video clip will differ depending for example on the card capacity environmental conditions temperature and shooting conditions etc Shooting recording mode Resolution setting SD Memory Card 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB Still image mode E 596 images 1 190 images 2 390 images x 568 images 1 130 images 2 280 images w 849 images 1 700 i...

Page 232: ...mperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F recharge 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F storage Humidity 20 to 80 no condensation Dimensions 105 5 W 46 7 H 80 4 D mm 4 15 W 1 84 H 3 17 D in Weight Approx 81 g 2 86 oz Part number BRC C3 Power supply Lithium battery CR2025 Dimensions 35 W 56 6 H 6 5 D mm 1 38 W 2 23 H 0 26 D in Weight Approx 11 g 0 39 oz including battery ...

Page 233: ...flash depending on the different camera operations Color Multi indicator status Camera status Green Lit Connected to computer or printer USB Flashing Power save mode activated Red Flashing Slow During self timer operation Fast Accessing card data Orange Lit Connected to TV VIDEO AV Multi indicator ...

Page 234: ...F operation 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F storage Humidity 20 to 80 no condensation Dimensions 46 0 W 24 0 H 77 8 D mm 1 81 W 0 94 H 3 06 D in Weight without power cord Approx 140 g 4 94 oz Power cord rated value VPC HD700 AC 125 V 7 A VPC HD700EX AC 250 V 2 5 A VPC HD700GX Differs depending on the country Model number DB L40 Voltage 3 7 V Capacity 1 200 mAh Ambient environment Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to...

Page 235: ...r registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Red Eye software 2003 2005 FotoNation In Camera Red Eye covered by U S Patent No 6 407 777 Other patents Pending SDHC is a trademark HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other company and product nam...

Page 236: ... or consumable items used with the camera other than those supplied with the camera or those specified by Sanyo Electric i As a precaution against losing data in case of a problem with your hard disk that prevents you from accessing your saved files it s a good practice to regularly make backup copies on a DVD for example of the files in the hard disk you are using for the Xacti Library Sanyo Elec...

Page 237: ...to snap the picture This two step method is the way to ensure that your photos are perfectly focused k Reasons for unfocused images 1 The button was pressed all the way in one step 2 After the image was focused the subject moved h Even if camera focuses the subject once if the distance between the camera and the subject is changed the subject may become out of focus 3 The focus setting is not set ...

Page 238: ...s How to use the manual focus page 107 In addition to the autofocus a manual focus mode is also incorporated in your camera In the autofocus mode the distance between the camera and the subject is automatically determined when you press the button halfway In contrast to this with the manual focus mode you manually set the focus by specifying the correct distance between the camera and the subject ...

Page 239: ... can get a better picture by using the flash for example or changing the exposure compensation setting Photographing moving subjects sports mode a Points i Match the camera s movement with that of the subject i Set the zoom to the Wide end wide angle i Don t be too hesitant to press the button or you ll miss the action NOTE i Tips to not missing those great action shots Make sure you re holding th...

Page 240: ...and the subjects motionless for about 2 seconds Photographing scenery landscape mode Points i Shoot using a high resolution i For zoom photography use the optical zoom i Pay attention to picture composition NOTE i When shooting with a wide angle setting or if you intend to enlarge the photo the higher the resolution the better i To zoom in on distant scenery it s better to use the optical zoom Usi...

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