INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dual Camera VPC-CA9EX VPC-CA9 VPC-CA9GX Important note This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA9EX, VPC-CA9 and VPC-CA9GX. Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such. Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera. Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Warning TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR AMERICAN USERS The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
FOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FOR EU USERS 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.
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL For first-time users Please read the sections on “SETUP” and “SIMPLE” in this manual, as well as the included “QUICK GUIDE” to familiarize yourself with your camera’s operation. ↓ To use the various camera features Please read the sections on “NORMAL” and “OPTION SETTINGS” in this manual. To view on a TV, please read the section on “OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS” in this manual. To connect to a computer, please see the “Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Install the battery pack and card 1 Insert the battery pack. Battery pack slot Lever 1 Press the latch 1 Push 2 Open Bottom side 2 2 Insert 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”.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Shooting kVideo clip recording 1 2 v [ Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns 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 32. 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.
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 i 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. Playback 1 2 Press the REC/PLAY button. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. SET button REC/PLAY button Select the image to play back.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 3 Press the SET button.
Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows Vista) Using the supplied CD-ROM (Xacti Software CD), you can store your captured images on a DVD. Detailed information about the Xacti Software CD can be found on page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Install application program 1 2 3 Set the supplied CD-ROM in your computer’s DVD drive. h The installation window opens. Click on [TotalMedia Extreme for SANYO].
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Copy data from your camera to the computer Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer. 1 2 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. Turn on the camera (page 30). h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.
3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer USB CONNECTION connection mode appears. CARD READER MTP SCREEN CAPTURE PC CAMERA CANCEL OK 4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button. 5 Copy data from your camera to a computer.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE Burn video clips onto a DVD (For Windows Vista users) Here’s how to write your recorded data onto a DVD in the mpeg2 format. For information on other operations, please see the Help file for TotalMedia Extreme. To access the TotalMedia Extreme Help file, click the [?] Help button on the TotalMedia Extreme start screen. 1 2 Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive. Double-click the [TotalMedia Extreme] icon on your desktop.
3 Click the [Create video] icon. h The “Create DVD” window appears. [Video] button 4 Click the [Video] button in the “Insert” field. h The screen to select the video clip file to write to a DVD appears. h Click the file you wish to write to a DVD. h To select multiple files, keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while selecting files.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 5 Click on the [Open] button. h The file(s) selected in step 4 and the DVD file capacity appear in the “Create DVD” window.
6 Click the [Design] tab. h The window appears to design the title menu for when the DVD is played back. h Select the desired design.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 7 8 Click the [Preview/Produce] tab. h A warning regarding the image quality of the preview image appears. Click the [OK] button. h The screen to begin burning to disk appears. [Burn] button 9 xv Double-click the [Burn] button. h The “save project” confirmation window appears.
10 Click the [Yes] button. h Enter a name for the project file. 11 Click the [Save] button. h The “Burn disk” window appears. [OK] button 12 Click the [OK] button. h Burning begins. h Depending on your computer’s capacity, it may take some time to burn a large file. h When burning is completed, the DVD is ejected from the DVD drive.
SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE 13 Click the [OK] button. 14 Click the [×] button to close the “Create DVD” window. h The TotalMedia Extreme top page appears. 15 Click the [×] button to close the startup page. h TotalMedia Extreme is exited.
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. i Note that your computer must be connected to the Internet in order to complete this procedure.
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 Tel: +86 (0) 571-88210575 Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.
How was that? The convenient accessories 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 video feature.
Important! Concerning your camera’s waterproof feature This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions.
NOTE k Storing and maintaining your camera i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability. i After the camera has been used in water, use fresh water to wash it. Never use soap or detergent to clean the camera, as doing so will cause deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.
CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................ 6 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES .................................... 11 How to use the accessories .......................................................... 13 Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................ 15 What “card” means in this manual ................................................ 15 SPECIAL FEATURES ..........................................................................
SIMPLE SHOOTING BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................53 For best results ..............................................................................53 Using the autofocus .......................................................................54 Select the recording size ...............................................................56 Select the focus setting .................................................................57 Hints for taking pictures ....
CONTENTS NORMAL SHOOTING RECORDING MENU 1 ......................................................................... 80 Video setting ................................................................................. 80 Still image setting .......................................................................... 83 Scene select setting ...................................................................... 84 Filter setting ..................................................................................
OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................116 INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU .......................117 Setting up the shortcuts ...............................................................123 TV output setting .........................................................................125 File No. continued setting ............................................................129 Formatting (initializing) ..............................................
CONTENTS APPENDICES COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................... 143 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 150 Camera ....................................................................................... 150 Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters ................. 158 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 160 Camera .......................................
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.
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Shooting/recording Convenient functions Additional functions Shoot in dark conditions • “Exposure compensation” on page 94 • “Using the flash” on pages 42, 46 and 62 • “Scene select setting” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on pages 46 and 84 Increase the camera’s sensitivity • “ISO sensitivity setting” on pages 48 and 89 • “High sensitivity mode setting” on pages 50 and 93 Photographing people • “Scene select setting” (portrait mode/night vi
Basic operation Playback Convenient functions Additional functions Getting started viewing images Adjust the speaker volume Change the angle of view • “PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 69 • “PLAYBACK VOLUME” pages 44 and 73 • “Rotate” on pages 51 and 99 Search for image/ audio files Reduce the photo size • “Multi-image display” on page 77 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 52 and 78 • “Resize” on pages 51 and 99 Magnify an image • “Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation File managing/processing Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio files • “Multi-image display” on page 77 • “Selecting the playback folder” on pages 52 and 78 Delete files Protect files from accidental erasure • “DELETING FILES” on pages 44 and 74 • “File protect setting” on pages 51 and 97 Format a card • “Formatting (initializing)” on pages 122 and 131 Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips • “Editing video clips” on pa
Basic operation Using with a computer Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader • “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 11 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Use your computer to organize/edit files that were recorded with your camera • "The software" on page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL Copy data from your Using with Windows Vista camera to a computer • “SETTING TH
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Handstrap and soft case (pages 13 and 14): 1 set i Xacti Software CD (CD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 25): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger (page 23): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable (page 140, page 9 in the Xacti Software CD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1 i Dedicated AV interface cable (page 136): 1 11 English
i QUICK GUIDE i SAFETY MANUAL (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES How to use the accessories k Handstrap 13 English
k Soft case English 14
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 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 What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.
SPECIAL FEATURES Your dual camera can not only record video clips, you can also take still photos and make audio recordings. For example, you can snap a still image while recording a video clip, or make just an audio recording. Waterproof capability The camera is equipped to safely be used in water at a temperature of less than 40 °C (104°F), at a depth of less than 1.5 m (59 in.), for up to approximately 60 minutes. You can enjoy taking pictures at the beach or by the pool.
SPECIAL FEATURES Movable monitor for any shooting angle The movable monitor lets you shoot from any angle. Hold the camera high to get a great view of a parade, or swivel the monitor around to snap a photo of yourself. If you swivel the monitor unit to its farthest position, the image on the monitor will be inverted.
Capture still shots while recording a video clip (page 64) Suppose that while you’re recording a video clip, there’s a scene you’d like to keep as a still photo. Your camera makes it possible to record the still photo without interrupting the video clip recording.
SPECIAL FEATURES Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (page 20) 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.
SYSTEM MAP You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.
SETUP SETUP PARTS NAMES Front Flash Lens REC/PLAY button Stereo microphone Speaker Monitor unit To open ON/OFF button Strap holder There are places in the camera where water might accumulate, but this will not affect its waterproof properties. Concerning the drainage holes, see page 67.
Rear [ ] button [ ] button MENU button SETUP [T/]] button [G] button [H] button [W/P] button SET button Multi-indicator Monitor i When the camera is set to the HD mode, black bars appear along the top and bottom borders of the monitor, and the screen display changes to the 16:9 aspect ratio. In the Instruction Manual, however, these black bars are not shown in the illustration of the screen.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 1 2 Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. CHARGE indicator [o] mark Battery pack Socket To power outlet Power cord 3 4 23 Plug the power plug into a power outlet (AC 100 V to 240 V). h Charging begins.
Recharging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE” on page 134). English 24 SETUP If there is interference to your TV or radio during recharging...
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Make sure that the battery pack and the card orientation are correct. Install the battery pack 1 Open the battery/card compartment cover. h While gently pressing the lever, open the battery/card compartment cover. Lever 1 Push 2 Insert the battery pack. h Press the latch, insert the battery pack, and firmly push it all the way in.
h Press the latch securing the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. 1 Press the latch 2 Pull out Close the battery/card compartment cover. h Press the PUSH LOCK part to close the cover securely. h At the time of purchase the battery pack is not charged. Be sure to fully charge the battery pack (page 23). Press the PUSH LOCK part to securely close the cover.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Close the battery/card compartment cover securely i If the battery/card compartment cover is not closed or is not closed completely, the camera will no longer be waterproof. When closing the battery/card compartment cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the seal.
Install the card The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 131). 1 Card slot Insert the card. h Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place. SETUP 2 Open the battery/card compartment cover. 1 Open 2 Insert 3 Close the battery/card compartment cover. 1 Open h To remove the card, press it 2 Push down, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD 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. HINT Shooting without a card installed i When a card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the card. When no card is installed, images are recorded to and played back from the camera’s internal memory.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera 1 Monitor unit SETUP Open the monitor unit, and press 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. h If you press the ON/OFF button once, the camera will switch to the power save mode.
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning off the camera 1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. h The camera turns off. h To turn off the camera while it is in the recording mode or power save mode, press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. HINT To immediately activate the power save function 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.
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. * To correct the date and time setting, please see under HINT on page 34. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2009 Turn on the camera (page 30), and press the SET button. h The Clock Set Screen appears.
DATE AND TIME SETTING 2 3 33 Set the date. 1 Select “DATE”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Date Screen appears. 3 Set the date to “2009/12/24”. h The date is set in the following order: Set the year → Set the month → Set the day. h Press the [G] or [H] button to select year, month or day. Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to increase or decrease the number. 4 Press the SET button. Set the clock. 1 Select “TIME”. 2 Press the SET button. h The Set Time Screen appears. 3 Set the time to “19:30”.
4 CLOCK SET DISP Y/M/D OK SETUP 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 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button. h Press the [T/]] button to change the displayed date order as follows: Y/M/D→M/D/Y→D/M/Y Press the [W/P] button to change it in the reverse order. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button. h The date and time setting is completed.
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE RECORDING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE Switch between the recording mode (for shooting) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images). 1 2 Turn on the camera (page 30). Press the REC/PLAY button. h The mode changes. h The mode changes each time the REC/PLAY button is pressed. 9M-S HD-SHQ 1031 00:55:58 REC/PLAY button HD-SHQ 100-0006 00:00:08 10.
SWITCHING THE OPERATING 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. 1 2 3 SETUP Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes Turn on the camera (page 30). h The previous mode is active. Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the active mode appears.
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen 1 Set the camera to the recording or playback mode (page 35). 2 Select the desired operating mode (page 36). 3 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.
Using the SIMPLE Mode Menu 4 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Using the NORMAL Mode Menu 4 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears. Tab Press RECORDING MENU1 1 VIDEO 2 PHOTO 3 1 2 3 Press 5 Press the [H] button.
6 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the item you wish to change, 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. Press Select an item to change HD-SHQ 9M-S Press Applicable mode Press PHOTO 12M 4000x3000 9M-H 3456x2592 9M-S 3456x2592 6.7M 3456x1944 [16:9] 2 M 1600x1200 0.
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu Select video and photo size 1 2 3 4 SN EXIT 41 English OK 5
w i 2 Focus range (page 57) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 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). 3 Flash (page 62) h Specify how the flash will operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary.
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu 1 2 3 Start slideshow OK 4 43 English 5
1 Slideshow (page 72) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 73) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio file playback. 3 Delete (page 74) h Delete files. 4 S N (page 36) h Set to the NORMAL mode.
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen NORMAL Mode Recording Menu RECORDING MENU1 1 VIDEO 2 3 PHOTO SCENE SELECT 1 FILTER 2 FLASH 3 SELF-TIMER EXIT OK 45 English HD-SHQ 9 M-S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Video clip settings (page 80) &: Record at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps (30p). (: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps (60p). ): Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps (30p). <: Make an audio recording. 4 Filter (page 84) &: No filter %: Cosmetic filter W: Monochrome filter ,: Sepia filter 5 Flash k: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when necessary. m: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions.
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE 1 RECORDING MENU2 VIDEO STABILIZER 2 FOCUS 3 FOCUS MODE 1 EXP MEASURE 2 ISO 3 EXIT 47 English OK 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Video stabilizer (page 86) h Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording. \: Record with image stabilizer on. ]: Record without image stabilizer. * The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity. 6 Remaining battery power (page 134) SETUP 2 Focus range (page 87) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject. *: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity (normal).
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE 1 RECORDING MENU3 2 WHITE BALANCE 3 EXPOSURE FACE CHASER 1 HIGH SENSITIVITY 2 DIGITAL ZOOM 3 EXIT 49 English OK P 1 2 3 4 5 6
4 High sensitivity mode (page 93) 1: Increased sensitivity 2: Normal sensitivity 5 Digital zoom Q: Enable the digital zoom. B: Disable the digital zoom. 6 Remaining battery power indication (page 134) SETUP 1 White balance (page 90) >: White balance is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto).
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE NORMAL Mode Playback Menu PLAYBACK MENU1 SLIDESHOW PLAY VOLUME PROTECT 1 DELETE 2 ROTATE 3 RESIZE EXIT OK 1 2 1 Slideshow (page 96) h Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow. 2 Playback volume (page 73) h Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback. 3 Protect (page 97) h File protect setting (delete prohibited) 51 English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 Delete (page 74) h Delete files. 5 Rotate (page 99) h Rotate a still image.
EXIT 1 Edit photo (page 100) h Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, reduce the blur from camera shake, or enhance the contrast (still images only). 2 Video clip edit (page 101) h Edit video clips. 3 Printing instructions (page 112) h Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings). OK 1 2 3 4 5 SETUP 1 PLAYBACK MENU2 EDIT PHOTO 2 EDIT VIDEO PRINT INSTRUCTIONS 1 SELECT FOLDER 2 COPY 3 6 4 Select folder (page 78) h Select a folder to play back.
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 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 lens. Incorrect hold A finger is blocking the lens or flash.
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 57). k Conditions that may cause incorrect focus The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.
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. i Fast-moving subjects Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
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. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button. SIMPLE/SHOOTING To keep in HDTV size 9 2 HD HDTV size 9M [4:3] EXIT OK w: The video clip size will be 1280 × 720 pixels, and the still image size will be 3456 × 2592 pixels.
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Select the focus setting Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the focus setting, and press the SET button. All ranges Automatic focus (people, landscape, etc.) EXIT OK 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 50 cm (19.69 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.
Hints for taking pictures English 58 SIMPLE/SHOOTING Muting the operation sounds i The audio guidance that sounds when you operate the camera can be muted (page 118). 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. Taking pictures in backlight conditions...
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING 1 2 3 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). [ ] button Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins. h It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while recording. 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. End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS Capture a still image (single-shot). 1 Press the [ ] button. 1 Press the [ ] button 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. 1 [ SIMPLE/SHOOTING 2 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35).
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 (page 120) by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second. What is the camera focusing on? Target mark i A target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on. i The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the F3.
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. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Recording Menu (page 37), select the flash setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the flash operation appears.
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS 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 The flash cannot be used during video clip recording. i By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and 123), you can change the flash mode from the Recording Screen (NORMAL mode).
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP You can capture a still image (a single-shot) while recording a video clip. 1 3 4 Press the [ [ [ ] button ] button SIMPLE/SHOOTING 2 Turn on the camera (page 30), and set it to the recording mode (page 35). ] button. When you see a scene you’d like to capture as a still image. press the [ ] button. Press the [ ] button to end the video clip recording.
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP HINT i When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate. 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 80).
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. 1 Point the camera lens at the subject. [T] or [W] button 3 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to compose the desired image. [T/]]: Zoom in on the subject. [W/P]: Zoom out. h When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor. h When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily.
AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER After using the camera in water, wash it with fresh water and dry it completely. 1 2 3 Turn off the camera, and close the battery/card compartment cover securely. Wash the camera with fresh water. h Fill a shallow basin with fresh water, and immerse the closed camera for about 5 minutes. Rotate the monitor unit several times to clean it completely. Allow the water to drain out through the drainage holes. h Drain the water through the five drainage holes.
4 Dry the camera. h Use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops adhering to the camera, and leave it to dry completely in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight. h Water may seep out from the drainage holes if the camera is not completely dry inside. Take special care not to let water get inside the battery/card compartment. h Do not use a hair dryer or the like to dry the camera. Exposing the camera to high temperatures may cause the camera and/or waterproof seal to become deformed.
PLAYBACK SIMPLE/PLAYBACK PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES 1 2 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 35). Press the [G] or [H] button to display the image you wish to play back. Arrow buttons SET button HD-SHQ 100-0006 00:00:08 10.2MB OK Orange frame 3 69 Press the SET button. h The image you selected in step 2 is displayed fullscreen. h If a video clip was selected, playback begins. During still image playback: Press the [W/P] button.
To do this... Normal forward playback Stop playback Pause Slow playback Forward playback After pausing playback, press the [H] button. Reverse playback After pausing playback, press the [G] button. Forward playback Reverse playback Forward playback To accelerate playback Reverse playback Return to normal playback speed After pausing playback, press and hold the [H] button. After pausing playback, press and hold the [G] button. During forward playback, press the [H] button.
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image 1 2 Play back the video clip. Pause the playback at the point you wish to “snap” a photo. Press the [ ] button. h The currently displayed frame is saved as a still image. HINT The size of a video clip file is very large i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky.
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK You can play back files in succession with the “slideshow playback” feature. 1 SLIDESHOW ALL VIDEO PHOTO SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 2 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back still image files. START Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins.
PLAYBACK VOLUME Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files. 1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears. PLAY VOLUME 4 2 VOLUME SETTING Press the [G] or [H] button 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.
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 2 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select the delete setting, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE: Deletes one file at a time. DELETE SELECTED: Deletes the selected files (page 75). DELETE ALL: Deletes all files.
DELETING FILES 3 Select “DELETE”, and press the SET button. h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select “DELETE” and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select “YES”, and press the SET button. When file delete is completed, “No image” is shown. Delete selected Delete selected files.
4 5 Press the [ / ] button. h The Confirm Delete Screen appears. Select “YES”, and press the SET button. h The selected files are deleted. 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 (pages 51 and 97), and then follow the file delete procedure.
PLAYBACK MODES Multi-image display 1 Display the image you wish to play back. Arrow buttons SET button 2 3 Press the [W/P] button. h The 21-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the [G] or [H] buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button to switch to normal (full-screen) playback of the selected image. h If the [W/P] button is pressed while the 21-image display is shown, the display changes to the screen to select a folder (page 78).
Selecting the playback folder If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back. 1 2 Press the [W/P] button 2 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the [T/]] button is pressed, the camera changes to the 21-image display (page 77). SELECT FOLDER SIMPLE/PLAYBACK 3 Display the Playback Screen. 100SANYO 101SANYO 102SANYO OK Press the [T/]] and [W/P] buttons to select the desired folder to play back, and press the SET button.
PLAYBACK MODES Magnifying (zooming in) the image 1 2 Display the image that you want to magnify. Push the [T/]] button. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. To magnify: Magnification increases each time the [T/]] button is pressed. To return to normal size: Magnification decreases each time the [W/P] button is pressed. h You can press the SET button to switch to the scan operation. Use the arrow buttons to see different parts of the image.
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. This menu is also used when making audio recordings. Audio recording k Audio recording 1 Select <, and press the SET button.
RECORDING MENU 1 2 3 Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ ] button while recording. Length of recording REC 00:00:06 End the recording. h Press 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.
Audio playback 1 Display the desired audio file. 2 Play back the recording. To do this... Do this Press the SET button. Pause Press the SET button. Press the [T/]] button. Stop playback Press the [W/P] button. Fast forward During playback, press the [H] button. Each time the [H] button is pressed, the speed increases. If the [G] button is pressed during fast forward, the speed decreases. Fast Fast forward/ fast reverse reverse During playback, press the [G] button.
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 1 2 Select v or t, and press the SET button. h The camera changes to the sequential shots mode. Press the [ ] button. h Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ kept pressed.
Scene select setting You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Filter setting The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image. HINT i To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and press the SET button. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons other than & is on page 159.
RECORDING MENU 1 Self-timer setting By assigning an operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and 123), 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. Press the [ ] button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer.
RECORDING MENU 2 Video stabilizer setting Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion during video clip recording. HD-SHQ 00:04:30 Image stabilizer icon English 86 NORMAL/SHOOTING 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.
RECORDING MENU 2 Focus range setting How to use the manual focus 1 2 Select -, and press the SET button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press the [G] or [H] button to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button. h The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Recording Screen. HD-SHQ 1006 00:54:35 2.0m HINT About the focus range i The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of the lens and the subject.
Focus mode setting When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. 1006 00:54:35 Focus mark NORMAL/SHOOTING Light-measuring mode setting When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor.
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 At the = setting, the ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 200 to 1600; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 400).
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 1 Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.), and press the SET button. h This completes the white balance setting.
RECORDING MENU 3 Exposure setting The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually. 1 2 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button. 1 Press the [W/P] or [T/]] button to select aperture value or shutter speed. 2 Press the [G] or [H] button to change the setting for the selected parameter. F3.5 1/500 Shutter speed Aperture Press the SET button. h This completes the exposure setting.
Face chaser setting As you record, the face chaser detects the subject’s face, and adjusts the brightness and focus in a way that produces a clear and bright photo of the subject’s face. CAUTION i The face chaser function does not work while the digital zoom is being used. i The face chaser function does not work when zooming in or out. i The face chaser function may not work when the subject’s face in the monitor is relatively small or appears dark.
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. i When shooting in a dark environment, the autofocus and auto exposure may not function effectively.
Exposure compensation By assigning the exposure compensation operation shortcut to an arrow button (pages 120 and 123), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images. 1 2 [G] or [H] button Press the arrow button to which the operation shortcut was assigned. h The exposure compensation bar appears. Press the [G] or [H] button to adjust the exposure. h The exposure compensation numerical value is shown at the left end of the exposure compensation bar.
RECORDING MENU 3 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. i When the camera is set to the standby mode.
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 1 3 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to change the setting. SLIDESHOW MODE TIME EFFECT BGM NORMAL/PLAYBACK 2 Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. ALL 1 sec OFF OFF START OK Press the SET button.
PLAYBACK MENU 1 File protect setting Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files. Protect files one by one 1 2 3 4 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. Select “PROTECT SINGLE” and press the SET button. h “LOCK” appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then “UNLOCK” appears.
HINT To select a different image in step 3... i Press the [G] or [H] button. To cancel the protect mode for a file... i Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 4. The protect mark B will disappear and the protect mode is canceled.
PLAYBACK MENU 1 Protect selected files Select multiple files to protect. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37). 2 Select “PROTECT” and press the SET button. 3 Select “PROTECT SELECTED” and press the SET button. h Press the [G] or [H] button to move the orange frame to the file you wish to protect. 2009.12.24 21:15 2.8MB 100-0019 9M-S LOCK 4 Press the SET button. h The selected file is marked with the protect icon [ ].
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. English 100 NORMAL/PLAYBACK HINT If the “Contrast correction not successful”, “Red-eye correction not successful” or “Blur correction not successful” message appears... i The camera was not able to successfully repair the image.
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 1 Specify the frames (1, 2) where the video clip is to be cut. 2 A B C J Extract the specified portion. [Two ways to cut the video clip] i Trim away portions A and C, and save portion B.
Procedure to join video clips Specify the video clip that will come first. J Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). J NORMAL/PLAYBACK 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.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not press the REC/PLAY button. If you press the REC/PLAY button while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased. i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may become full, making it impossible to edit or save the video clips.
Video clip cutting (extracting) 1 2 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK Select “CUT” and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 4 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. This will be the first frame of the extract. h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 5.
5 Approximate playback time 00:00:02 CUT / SAVE Portion to be deleted End point NORMAL/PLAYBACK Press the [T/]] button. 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 the extract by following the same procedure as in step 4. 1 Press the [W/P] button. h Each time the [W/P] button is pressed, the sections to delete and the sections to save are reversed.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 6 Press the [O/ ] button. h A screen appears for you to select either to save the edited video clip as a new (separate) file, or to delete the original video clip and replace it with the edited video clip. SAVE AS NEW: The edited video clip will be saved as a new file. The original video clip remains unchanged. OVERWRITE: The original video clip will be deleted. Only the edited video clip will be saved. REVIEW CLIP: Play back the edited video clip before saving it.
7 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 memory remaining” message appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Joining video clips CAUTION i Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined. 1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 37), select “EDIT VIDEO”, and press the SET button. EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK 2 Select “JOIN” and press the SET button. h The 8-image playback display for video clips appears. 100-0003 00:00:05 HD-SHQ / SAVE 3 Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press the SET button.
4 CUT SAVE AS NEW OVERWRITE REVIEW CLIP OK 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. English 110 NORMAL/PLAYBACK 5 Press the [O/ ] button. 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.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 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 51 and 97). i If the “Insufficient memory remaining” message appears, you will need to free some of the memory by deleting files that you do not need to keep.
NORMAL/PLAYBACK 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.
PLAYBACK MENU 2 Specifying date imprinting and print quantities You can specify printing instructions for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the printing instructions to all the images (ALL IMAGES). 1 2 3 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 112). Select “ALL IMAGES” or “EACH IMAGE”. ALL IMAGES: The printing instructions are applied to all the images. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are applied only to the image currently displayed. Press the SET button.
4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints. h Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button. h The quantity indication changes. h Display the desired number of prints. h Press the SET button. h The number of prints is set. 5 ALL IMAGES : ----/--/-: 3 copy 3 COPIES OK Specify date imprint? YES NO OK Press the SET button. h The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored.
FILE INFO DISPLAY On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera. 1 2 Display the desired file on the camera monitor. 1 Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears. h If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.
OPTION SETTINGS OPTION SETTINGS DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU The camera settings are executed via the Option Setting Menu. 1 2 Set the operating mode to the NORMAL mode (page 36). Press the MENU button to display the Menu Screen.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 OPTION MENU1 CLOCK SET INFO DISPLAY STARTUP DISPLAY OPERATION BEEP POST VIEW REC FOLDER EXIT OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 117 English
SHUTTER: Select the sound that is produced when the [ ] button is pressed. KEY SW: Set the sounds that are produced when the camera is turned on or off, the audio guide setting, and the operation sounds for the camera buttons ([ ] button, SET button, etc.). AUDIO GUIDE: Mute or enable the camera’s audio help guide. OPERATION VOL: Adjust the volume of the operation sounds. 5 POST VIEW setting h Specify the duration that the captured image is shown on the monitor (post-view) after the [ ] button is pressed.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 OPTION MENU2 SHORTCUTS NOISE REDUCTION IMAGE SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV OUTPUT EXIT OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 119 English
OPTION SETTINGS 1 SHORTCUTS setting (page 123) 2 NOISE REDUCTION setting h Compared to normal shooting, when the PHOTO NR function is ON, the image processing time after shooting a still image is slightly longer. VIDEO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during video clip recording. PHOTO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise reduction function during still image shooting. WIND SOUND NR: Turn ON/OFF the wind noise reduction function during video clip/audio shooting.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Tab 3 1 2 3 1 2 OPTION MENU3 POWER SAVE FILE NO.
1 POWER SAVE setting (page 30) h Specify the elapsed period of inactivity before the power save mode (to conserve battery power) is activated. 2 FILE NO. CONT’D setting (page 129) 3 FORMAT (page 131) 4 RESET SETTINGS h Reset the camera settings to the factory-preset settings.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU Setting up the shortcuts Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the [G] and [H] buttons when they are pressed when the Recording Screen is displayed. 1 2 3 Display the Option Setting Menu [2] (page 116). Select “SHORTCUTS”, and press the SET button. h The Shortcuts Screen appears. : Assign the function when the [G] button is pressed. : Assign the function when the [H] button is pressed.
4 5 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button. h Select the function you wish to assign to the button. Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the button, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other button, repeat steps 3 through 5. SHORTCUTS FLASH EXP COMPENSATION RECOMMENDED SETTINGS OK 6 SHORTCUTS OPTION SETTINGS Press the MENU button.
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. 1 Select “TV OUTPUT”, and press the SET button. TV SYSTEM: Set the type of TV signal that is output from the USB/AV terminal. TV TYPE: Set the TV’s aspect ratio. COMPONENT: Set the signal that is output from the USB/AV terminal.
2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to change the parameter for the selected setting appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals. 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. 3 Press the [T/]] or [W/P] button to select the desired parameter. 4 Press the SET button.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU 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.
“TV TYPE” setting TV type to be connected Image file to be displayed TV display Still image (4:3) 16:9 16:9 Video clip in SD mode Video clip in HD mode English 128 OPTION SETTINGS 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” 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.
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU 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. This is because the file number continued function is set to “OFF”, and consequently it results in more than one card containing images with the same numbers.
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. Card A 0001, 0002 ..... 0012, 0013 Replace card Card B 0001, 0002, 0014, 0015 .....
INTRODUCTION TO THE OPTION SETTING MENU 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.
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see “Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time” on page 165.
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY For audio recordings 1 Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 80). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. Remaining time 1031 63:06:25 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 74) from the card.
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 164. 1 English 134 OPTION SETTINGS Display the Recording Menu or RECORDING MENU1 Playback Menu (page 37).
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE Battery pack remaining charge indicator Battery remaining charge Approx. full. 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. Recharge the battery pack. HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 115). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type.
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CONNECTING TO A TV CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. 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.
CONNECTING TO A TV Connecting to a standard video input terminal To the USB/AV terminal on the camera Supplied dedicated AV interface cable Yellow plug: To the VIDEO input terminal White plug: To the AUDIO input (L) terminal Red plug: To the AUDIO input (R) terminal Switch input to VIDEO HINT Copying (dubbing) images to a DVD recorder i Please refer to the section on “Dubbing” in the instruction manual for your DVD recorder.
Connect to the 480p/720p terminal If your TV has a 480p/720p input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. Dedicated component cable (optional) White plug: To AUDIO input (L) terminal Red plug: To AUDIO input (R) terminal Set the input to “VIDEO”. To 480p/720p input terminals CAUTION If your TV does not have 480p/720p video input capability i The images will not appear on the 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 The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the camera’s monitor (use the TV to adjust the volume). i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well.
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). Use the dedicated USB interface cable to connect the camera to a printer. Print preparations 1 2 Turn the printer on, and use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
PRINTING 3 4 Select “PRINTER”, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the PictBridge Menu appears. PictBridge MENU PRINT 1 IMAGE PRINT ALL IMAGES INDEX DPOF PRINTER SETTINGS EXIT 5 OK Select the desired type of printing, and press the SET button. PRINT 1 IMAGE: Select the still images you wish to print. PRINT ALL IMAGES: Print all the still images.
HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, press the [W/P] button. 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 card. i Delete unwanted images before printing. About DPOF printing i DPOF printing is not possible if your printer is not DPOF-compatible.
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 Why doesn’t the power turn on? Power Why is the battery pack consumed so quickly even after it was fully recharged? Why doesn’t recharging end? Why does the icon Answer Due to cold temperatures, the battery pack temporarily lost its power. The ambient temperature is very low.
Shooting Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Answer — Which resolution setting should I use? — Action All settings except the self-timer and the exposure compensation are retained even after the camera is turned off. Select the resolution setting according to the intended use. I, J, K , Q, v: Appropriate for printing letter-size or larger, and for printing a close-up of part of a photo (trimming). G, t: For printing standard photo (photo service) sizes.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer — How can I get the distant view into focus? — Shooting 145 English Action Because shooting with the optical zoom uses the optics of a physical lens, you can shoot without losing minute details in the 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.
Monitor Answer Condition due to the monitor characteristics. Action Not a malfunction. Spots that appear in the monitor only appear in the monitor and will not be recorded with the images. The subject was too bright. Why is the image out of focus? The focus is not locked properly. Why is a part of the image missing? The image was captured at close range. When capturing an image, devise a way to compensate for a bright subject, for example, by changing the shooting angle.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is there no image (z is shown)? Why is the playback image distorted? Viewing images Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image clear? Can I play back image and sound files that I edited using my computer? Why is there a motor-like sound during video clip playback? Why is there no Connecting sound? to a TV 147 English Answer This may happen when trying to play back images stored on a card from a different digital camera.
Printing Misc. Question Why does a message appear during PictBridge printing? The “Cannot edit video clips with unlike settings” message appears. Why is a noise heard from a nearby TV or radio during battery recharging? Why does the “Insufficient memory remaining” message appear? Why does the “Card is protected” message appear? Why can’t the camera be operated? Answer There is a problem with the printer. Action Please refer to the instruction manual for your printer.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question A problem such as inability to record or play back occurs. Can I use my camera abroad? Misc. Why does the “System error” message appear? 149 English Answer The card contains files that were saved using a device other than this camera. — A problem has occurred within the camera or card. Action After saving your files to a different medium, format the card. When the camera is connected to a TV, you can switch the camera’s video output to NTSC or PAL.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. Camera Problem No power. Power Reference page Action The battery pack is dead. Recharge the battery pack, or replace with a fully charged battery pack. Or connect the AC adaptor and DC adaptor (optional). The battery Reinsert the pack has not battery pack, been inserted making sure to correctly. orient it correctly. The battery Wait for the pack is too hot.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Action 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 camera before shooting. If the camera was turned off, press the ON/ OFF button to turn it on. Install a new card. Delete the images that are not necessary. Shooting The flash does not operate. The maximum number of images that can be captured or the maximum video clip recording time has been reached.
Shooting Cause Action The digital zoom does not work. The still image is set to I. The digital zoom setting is set to “OFF”. A warning tone (beep-beepbeep) sounds, and it is not possible to take a picture using the selftimer. The battery pack is consumed. When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. The camera’s internal temperature is high.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. Cause Action The flash was blocked by a finger or other object. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. Use the forced flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Use the spot light-measuring mode. Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting. Select a different flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Set the ISO sensitivity to =. The subject was too far away.
Problem The image is not in focus. Viewing images Reference page Cause Action The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct. Capture the image with the subject within the photographable range. Select the correct focus setting for your needs. 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. Clean the lens. The camera moved when the [ ] button was pressed.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. During audio playback, there is no sound. Connecting to a TV There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. 155 English Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The strap or a finger was blocking the lens. There is no file in the internal memory or in the installed card.
Problem No image or sound. Connecting to a TV Image editing The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. The battery pack is not charging. Charging Misc. The “Image is protected” message appears and the file cannot be deleted. Cause The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input is not set correctly. This is a characteristic of the TV. The protect mode is set. Correctly insert the battery pack in the charger.
TROUBLESHOOTING Misc. Problem Cause Action The audio guide does not sound. The recording capacity is less than that indicated in the section “Possible No. of Images/ Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time” (page 165). The battery pack appears to be swollen. The audio guide setting is set to “OFF”. The recording capacity is less than the value specified for the card. Set the audio guide setting to “ON”. Depending on the card, the capacity may be less than the specified value.
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters Scene Select Setting Sports a Portrait > Landscape + Night view portrait / Snow & beach k Fireworks + Remarks Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Face chaser: Fixed at “OFF”. Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Still image setting: When sequential shots is active, changes to p. Focus range: Fixed at *. Exposure: Fixed at @. Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l.
TROUBLESHOOTING Setting Remarks Lamp* Q Focus range: Fixed at *. Flash: Fixed at l. Still image NR: Fixed at “OFF”. Exposure: Fixed at @. Still image setting: When sequential shots is active, changes to G. When set to Q or larger, the setting becomes G. ISO sensitivity: Fixed at =. * The shutter speed decreases to 1/15 sec. Filter Setting Monochrome W Sepia , Remarks Still image mode: I cannot be selected.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Recorded image file format English 160 APPENDICES Still images: 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Still image shooting mode (recording resolution) Video clip recording mode (recording resolution) Lens Exposure control type Light-measuring mode 161 English I: 4000 × 3000 pixels (approx. 12 million pixels) J: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels, low compression) K: 3456 × 2592 pixels (approx. 9 million pixels, normal compression) Q: 3456 × 1944 pixels (approx. 6.7 million pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio) t: 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 2 million pixels) ,: 1280 × 720 pixels (approx.
Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Minimum subject illumination Image stabilizer Normal mode: 50 cm (19.69 in.) to infinity Super macro mode: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Wide end only) For shooting: 1× to approx. 12× For playback: 1× to 62.5× (varies with resolution) Still image shooting mode: 1/2 to 1/1,500 sec. (Maximum approx. 2 seconds when scene select function set to lamp Q) (During flash: 1/30 to 1/1,500 sec.) Sequential shots mode: 1/15 to 1/1,500 sec.
SPECIFICATIONS Monitor 2.5" (6.4 cm) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color liquid crystal, approx. 150,000 pixels Flash working GN = 3.0 range Approx. 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 1.7 m (5.58 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 80 cm (31.50 in.) to 1.3 m (4.27 ft.) (Tele) Flash modes Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off Focus TTL-type AF (still image shooting mode: 9-point range finder/spot focus; video clip recording mode: Continuous focus), manual focus (16 steps) Self-timer Approx.
Camera connectors USB/AV (communication/audio and video output) terminal Dedicated regrouped jack Audio 310 mVrms (–8 dBs), 47 kΩ, stereo output Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync output negative, composite video, NTSC color TV system/PAL TV system (switchable from the Option Setting Menu) USB USB 2.0 High Speed PC camera: USB video class Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback Approx.
SPECIFICATIONS Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time Shooting/ Resolution recording setting mode I J K Q Still image t mode , [ v t & Video clip ( mode ) Audio recording — mode Internal memory SD Memory Card 8 GB 16 GB 9 images 8 images 11 images 14 images 32 images 41 images 53 images 11 images 32 images 38 sec. 56 sec. 1 min. 49 sec. 1,680 images 1,530 images 2,120 images 2,670 images 5,790 images 7,540 images 9,570 images 2,120 images 5,790 images 1 hr. 55 min. 2 hr.
Concerning the multi-indicator The camera’s multi-indicator will light or flash depending on the different camera operations.
SPECIFICATIONS Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Ambient environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) Power cord VPC-CA9 rated value VPC-CA9EX VAR-L20NI AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 10 VA, MAX: 0.1 A DC 4.2 V, 650 mA Supplied or separately sold Lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L20) 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104°F) (when charging) –20 to 60 °C (–4 to 140°F) (storage) 10 to 90% (no condensation) 46 (W) × 92 (D) × 21.2 (H) mm 1.81" (W) × 3.
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SPECIFICATIONS 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 i Sanyo Electric shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera. i Sanyo Electric declines all responsibility for damages due to improper use of the camera, failure to adhere to the instructions given in this manual, or repairs or changes done by those other than a technician authorized by the manufacturer.
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. When you snap a picture using the autofocus, the camera automatically adjusts the settings so that the image will be in focus.
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. Here are some hints for successfully capturing images of moving subjects.
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. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the background does not compete with the subject.
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. Stabilize the camera when shooting. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash.
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