VPC-HD1000 - Camcorder SANYO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VPC-HD1000 SANYO

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-HD1000EX,

VPC-HD1000 and VPC-HD1000GX.

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.

• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-HD1000

Trade Name: SANYO

Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY

Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311

Telephone No.: [phone]

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FOR EU USERS

Note:

• This symbol mark and recycle system apply only 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 reused.

This symbol means that electrical and electronic 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!

SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH

Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan

FOR RUSSIAN USERS

AR46

This product certified by official certification company which is authorized by Russian Federation.

Symbols used in this manual

HINT Points giving some extended instructions or special 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 189) and "TROUBLESHOOTING" (page 197).

SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

Preparing the camera

1 Insert the SD Memory Card.

• An SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card.
• In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the "card".

Card slot cover

SD Memory Card

2 Connect the AC adaptor to the camera.

Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go

• Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.

Shooting

1 Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC.

2 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera on.

• 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 43.

3 Record.

To record a video clip:

• Press the [ ] button to begin recording a video clip.
  Press the [ ] button again to end the recording.

To take a photo:

• Press the [ ] button.
• A still image is captured.

1 Set the REC/PLAY switch to PLAY.

• The display changes to the Playback Screen and the image that was just captured is shown.

2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to see.

Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen.
- Press the SET button to start video clip playback.

• Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC.

REC/PLAY switch Set to PLAY

SET button

Video clip pattern

When you are finished using the camera...

Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.

Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP)

Using the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD), you can store your captured images on a DVD. Detailed information about the Xacti Software DVD can be found on page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

Install application programs

1 Set the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) in your computer's DVD drive.

• The installation window opens.

2 Click on [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 SE] (hereinafter referred to as "MovieFactory").

• Install the application program with which you can create DVDs (MovieFactory).

① Click on "Get activation code from Internet"
② Enter your registration information

Email address: Your current email address

Password: Create a password

Serial number: Enter the serial number from the DVD-ROM (supplied) sheet.

• Enter your email address, password, and the serial number, and click on the "Sign In" button.

• Click on the "Create a New Account" button, enter your registration information, and click on the "Submit" button.

③ The activation code will appear in a pop-up window. Enter this number in the [Product Activation] window, and click on the "Activate" button.

• After clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program.

3 In the installation window, click on [Finish] and remove the DVD-ROM from the computer's DVD drive.

• When the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak's online service appears. Check the [No thanks!] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.

Connect your camera to a computer

Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired files to the computer.

1 Use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer.

2 Turn on the camera.

• The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera's monitor.

SHOOT, PLAY BACK AND SAVE

3 Select [COMPUTER], and press the SET button.

• The screen to select the computer connection mode appears.

4 Select [CARD READER], and press the SET button.

• The message [Found New Hardware] appears in the task tray, showing that the camera is recognized as a drive.

• The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk, and the [XACTI (E:)] icon appears in the [My Computer] window.

• The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer.

5 Copy the files from the card to the computer's hard disk.

• The data recorded with your camera are stored in the following folder. You can specify the folder on the hard disk to which to copy the files. XACTI (E:\DCIM****SANYO

(**** represents numbers [page 12 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL]).

1 Click on your desktop's [Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 Launcher] icon to run MovieFactory.

• The MovieFactory launcher appears.
• If the product registration screen appears, select [Register Later].

2 Click on [New Project].

• The [Create Video Disc] window opens.

Create Video Disc

Create a Video Disc

Select to create a DVD similar to Hollywood DVDs. The resulting disc will be in the DVD-Video format.

OvCD

SVCD

Create an Editable Disc (30MB limitation on menu)

Select to create an editable DVD with a limit on the menu file size. The resulting disc will be in the DVD+VR format.

DVD+VR

OK

Cancel

3 Set the [DVD] option to ON, and click on the [OK] button.

• The [Select source and import] window opens.

4 Click on the [Add video files] icon.

• The [Open Video File] dialog box opens.
• Open the folder that contains the video files.

5 Select the video clip files to burn onto the DVD.

• Select the files you wish to burn onto the DVD by clicking on them.
• To select multiple files, click on the individual files while holding down the [Ctrl] button. If you select one file, hold down the [Shift] button and click on another file in the list, all the files in between are also selected.

6 Click on the [Open] button.

When one video clip is selected>

• The [Open Video File] dialog box closes.

• The [Rearrange clip order] dialog box opens.
• You can drag the clip file names to change the video clip playback order.
• Click on the [OK] button, and the [Rearrange clip order] dialog box closes.
• The file selected in step 5 appears in the [Select source and import] window.

7 Click on the [Next] button.

• The window to edit the title page of your DVD appears.

8 Set your desired title page, and click on the [Next] button.

• The window to confirm the title page appears.

9 Click on the [Next] button.

• The [Press Burn button to create a DVD] window opens.

10 Set the [Recording format] to [DVD-Video].

11 Set a blank DVD in your computer's disc burner, and click on the [Burn] icon.

• A confirmation dialog box appears.

Burn

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12 Click on the [OK] button.

• Disc writing begins.
• After burning the disc, a dialog box shows that burning is complete.

13 Click on the [OK] button.

• The DVD drive tray opens for you to remove the disc.

• After burning a disc, a save project dialog box appears. 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 them.

14 Click on the [OK] button.

• You are returned to the MovieFactory launcher.

15 Click on the exit MovieFactory button [x].

The DVD is completed.
- MovieFactory is exited.

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 movie feature.

CONTENTS

QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION 6
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 11

How to use the accessories 13
Separately sold accessories 15
Media cards that can be used with this camera 16

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA 17

High-quality images with "full high definition" 17
Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation 18
Image stabilizer for sharp pictures 18
Sharp face shots 19
Xacti Library feature 19

SYSTEM MAP 21

SETUP

PARTS NAMES 22

Camera 22
Docking station 25
Remote control unit 26

INSTALLING THE CARD 27

PREPARING THE DOCKING STATION 29
PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 30

Prepare the battery 30
How to use the remote control unit 31

PREPARING THE POWER 33

Charging the battery pack 33
When using a power outlet 37
About recharging 39

TURING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF 40

Turning on the camera 40
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active 41
Turning off the camera 41

DATE AND TIME SETTING 43

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND

PLAYBACK MODE 46

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE 47

About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode 47

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes 48

Accessing/exitng the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen ....49

Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen 55

Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen 59

FULL AUTO MODE 67

SIMPLE

SHOOTING

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 68

For best results 68

Using the autofocus 69

Select the recording size 71

Select the focus setting 72

Hints for taking pictures 73

Selecting the playback folder 91

Magnifying (zooming in) the image 92

■NORMAL

SHOOTING

RECORDING SIZE 93

Movies 93

Still images 94

Sequential shots 95

Audio recording 96

SCENE SELECT 99

FILTERS 101

CONTENTS

FLASH OPERATION 102

SELF-TIMER 103

MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) 105

Compensate for camera shake when recording movies 105
Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images 105

FOCUS RANGE 107
How to use the manual focus 108
FOCUS MODE 109
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING 110
ISO SENSITIVITY 111
WHITE BALANCE 113
EXPOSURE SETTING 114
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING 116
FACE CHASER 117
HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE 118
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 119

PLAYBACK

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK 120
FILEPROTECT 122
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS 123

Display the Printing Instructions Screen 123
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities 125
Index print 127
Clearing all the printing instructions 128

ROTATE STILL IMAGE 129
REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) 130
EXTRACTING ONE FRAME FROM A VIDEO CLIP 131
EDITINGVIDEOCLIPS 132

Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip 132
Procedure to join video clips 133
Video clip cutting (extracting) 134
Joining video clips 137

DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) 140

OPTION SETTINGS

DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU 141
SCREEN DISPLAY 142
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY 143
OPERATION SOUNDS 144
POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING 146
SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES 147

3 English

ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS 148
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION 150
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY 151
FLICKER-REDUCTION 152
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS 153
ADJUST THE VOLUME OF AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE 154
SCREEN LANGUAGE 155
TV OUTPUT SETTING 156
POWER SAVE FUNCTION 160
FILE NO. MEMORY 162
FORMATTING A CARD 165
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS 167
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY 168
Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time 168
For audio recordings 168
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE 170

OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING TO A TV

CONNECTING TO A STANDARD VIDEO INPUT TERMINAL 172
ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY 173
Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal 173
Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i terminal 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 182
Making an index print 183
Printing images according to printing instructions (requested images) 184
Changing the printer settings 185

OTHER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING A MICROPHONE/HEADPHONES 187

SHOE MOUNT 188

CONTENTS

APPENDICES

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 189

TROUBLESHOOTING 197

Camera 197
Docking station 206
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters 208

SPECIFICATIONS 210

Camera 210
Camera connectors 214
Battery life 215

Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time 216

Docking station 217
Remote control unit 217
Concerning the multi-indicator and blue LED 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 confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go 221

HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES 222

Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table.

Shooting/recording
Basic operation	Convenient functions	Additional functions
Getting started shooting/recording ·“VIDEO CLIP RECORDING” on page 74 ·“SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS” on page 75 ·“Sequential shots” on page 95 ·“Audio recording” on page 96	Log the date and time of your photos ·“DATE AND TIME SETTING” on page 43 Zoom in on the subject ·“MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)” on page 81 Close-up photography ·“Select the focus setting” (super macro mode) on page 72 ·“FOCUS RANGE” (super macro mode) on page 107	For more accurate focus ·“How to use the manual focus” (manual focus) on page 108 Set the focus to a narrow range ·“FOCUS MODE” on page 109 Reduce noise when recording ·“NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION” on page 150
Optimize the photo quality ·“Select the recording size” on page 71 ·“RECORDING SIZE” on page 93	Reduce video clip flicker ·“FLICKER-REDUCTION” on page 152 Set the camera's color/contrast characteristics ·“ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY” on page 151
Capture fast-moving subjects ·“SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 99 Suppress camera shake effect ·“Compensate for camera shake when recording movies” on page 105 ·“Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images” on page 105
Shoot in dark conditions ·“EXPOSURE COMPENSATION” on page 119 ·“Using the flash” on page 77 ·“FLASH OPERATION” on page 102 ·“SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 99
	Increase the camera's sensitivity ·“ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 111 ·“HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE” on page 118

Shooting/recording
Basic operation	Convenient functions	Additional functions
Photographng people ·“SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 99 ·“FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 101 ·“Using the flash” (red-eye reduction) on page 77 ·“FLASH OPERATION” (red-eye reduction) on page 102 Sharp face shots ·“FACE CHASER” on page 117
Simplified operation for shooting/playback ·“SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE” on page 47 ·“FULL AUTO MODE” on page 67
Photographng landscapes ·“SCENE SELECT” (landscape mode) on page 99
Take a self-photo ·“SELF-TIMER” on page 103
	Make images lighter or darker ·“EXPOSURE COMPENSATION” on page 119 ·“HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE” on page 118	Measure the brightness of a specific area ·“LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING” on page 110 Adjust the camera's sensitivity ·“ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 111 For a more precise exposure setting ·“EXPOSURE SETTING” (manual exposure control) on page 114
	Change the color of the images ·“FILTERS” (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on page 101	Make white appear natural ·“WHITE BALANCE” on page 113
Playback
Basic operation	Convenient functions	Additional functions
Getting started viewing images •“PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES” on page 83	Adjust the speaker volume •“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 87 Search for image/ audio files •“9-image display playback” on page 90 •“Selecting the playback folder” on page 91 Magnify an image •“Magnifying (zooming in) the image” on page 92	Change the angle of view •“ROTATE STILL IMAGE” on page 129
“Audio playback” on page 97	Adjust the speaker volume •“PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 87
Continuous playback •“SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 86 and 120
Adjust the monitor brightness •“MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 153
Playback on a TV •“PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 176 Set the TV system •“TV OUTPUT SETTING” on page 156 How to use Xacti Library •“Xacti Library” on page 177

File managing/processing
Basic operation	Convenient functions	Additional functions
Search for image.audio files·“9-image display playback” on page 90·“Selecting the playback folder” on page 91
Delete files·“DELETING FILES” on page 88	Protect files from accidental erasure·“FILE PROTECT” on page 122Format a card·“FORMATTING A CARD” on page 165
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips·“EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 132
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint·“PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 123
View the settings that were in effect when the image.audio files were recorded·“DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 140
Using with a computer
Basic operation	Convenient functions	Additional functions
Use the camera as a card reader • “USING AS A CARD READER” on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Copy files from your camera to a computer • “Connect your camera to a computer” on page viii	Using with Windows 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 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Record an image of the computer screen • “SCREEN CAPTURE” on page 25 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

• Soft case (page 14): 1

• Handstrand (page 13): 1

Xacti Software DVD (DVD-ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1

• Li-ion battery pack (page 34): 1

• Docking station (pages 25 and 29): 1

Dedicated S-AV interface cable (pages 172 and 173): 1

• Dedicated USB interface cable (page 7 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1

Dedicated component cable (page 174): 1

HDMI cable (page 175): 1 Included with model VPC-HD1000EX. Not included with other models.

• AC adaptor and power cord (pages 29, 37 and 38): 1

• Remote control unit (pages 26, 30 to 32 and 82): 1

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.

• Lens cap (page 13): 1

Dedicated USB converter cable: 1

• For use with the Xacti Library feature

• Microphone connection cable (page 187): 1

• Cores: (6)

• "SAFETY MANUAL" (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the camera.

Xacti Library Instruction Manual

• Quick Guide Included with model VPC-HD1000GX. Not included with other models.

How to use the accessories

Handstrap

Lens cap

Soft case

Separately sold accessories

HDMI cable VCP-HDMI01

Cable for connecting to the HDMI terminal on the docking station.

• Lithium-ion Battery Charger VAR-L50

Battery charger for the supplied or separately sold lithium-ion battery pack (DB-L50A).

• Lithium-ion Battery DB-L50A

Same model as the supplied lithium-ion battery pack.

Wide Conversion Lens VCP-L07W

Expand your camera's wide-angle range.

• Tele Conversion Lens VCP-L16T

Make distant objects appear closer.

• External Microphone VCP-MP01

Connect this stereo microphone to the external microphone jack [MIC].

• Semi Fish-eye Lens VCP-L04F

For wide-angle shots close to the fisheye lens.

Media cards that can be used with this camera

The type of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera is:

• SD Memory Card

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

Your digital movie camera can record video clips in full high vision. It includes an operation mode that lets even novice shutterbugs record and play back without getting flustered, as well as software with which you 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 "full high definition" (pages 71 and 93)

Your camera can capture full high definition (full HD) 1920 × 1080 -pixel, 60 fields/s video clips. Also, the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard is used for formatting video files. You get both compact file size and high picture quality in one high-performance camera.

Includes SIMPLE mode for quick-and-easy operation (page 47)

Select from two shooting/playback modes: the "SIMPLE mode" for users new to the camera, and the "NORMAL mode" for full use of all the camera's many features and functions.

Example:

Image stabilizer for sharp pictures (page 105)

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. Image stabilizer functions for both video clip recording and still image shots are on board.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA

Sharp face shots (page 117)

Your camera is equipped with a face recognition feature which detects the subject's face even when slightly lit from behind or in dim surroundings and automatically 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 full high-definition images right on your TV screen.

Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images (pages 21 and 4 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.

SYSTEM MAP

You can connect the camera to various devices to expand its capabilities.

Camera

Front

Flash

• Extends when the flash button [ ] is pressed.

PARTS NAMES

Rear

Bottom

Docking station

Front

Rear

Remote control unit

① [ ] button
② [ ] button
③ Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [W] ([■]) side
④ Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [T] ([O-]) 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) Works the same as toggling SET button to the right
Works the same as toggling SET button down
ON/OFF button Works only when the camera is set in the docking station.

① [ ] button
(2) (inoperative)
③ Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [W] ([■]) side
④ Works the same as pushing zoom switch toward the [T] ([O-]) 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) Works the same as toggling SET button to the right
Works the same as toggling SET button down
ON/OFF button Works only when the camera is set in the docking station.

INSTALLING THE CARD

Be sure to format a newly purchased card or one that was used in another device before using it in your camera (page 165). If an unformatted card is used, the card itself may become unusable.

1 Open the card slot cover, and insert the card in the card slot.

Card slot cover

2 Insert the card all the way in.

• Firmly insert the card until it clicks into place.

3 Close the card slot cover.

• To remove the card, press it in, and then release. The card will protrude slightly, and you can then pull it out.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card

• Doing so may damage the card or the stored files.

If the multi-indicator is flashing red...

• Never remove the card when the multi-indicator is flashing red, as doing so may result in loss of files stored in the card.

PREPARED THE DOCKING STATION

The supplied docking station is used to connect 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.

• Use the supplied AC adaptor and power cord.

PREPARED THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The remote control unit can be used to take pictures and play them back with the camera.

Prepare the battery

A battery is already installed in the remote control unit at the time of purchase.

1 Pull out the battery insulating sheet.

• The remote control unit becomes operable when the insulating sheet is removed.

Insulating sheet

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).

Remove the old battery

① Pull out the battery slot.

• While pressing the tab, pull the battery slot out.

Battery slot

② Remove the battery.

Insert a new battery

① Insert a new battery.

• First wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth, and insert it with the (+) mark facing up.

② Re-insert the battery slot.

How to use the remote control unit

The remote control unit can be used at an angle that is displaced 15 degrees horizontally from the remote control sensor on the front of the camera, at a distance of up to 7 meters (22.97 ft.). When operating the remote control unit, remove any object that may obstruct the path between it and the remote control sensor.

CAUTION

• 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 strong light.

Changing the remote control code

The remote control unit will also work with other Sanyo cameras that can be operated by infrared remote control. When more than one camera is present, it is recommended to change the remote control code to ensure that only the intended camera operates when the remote control unit is used. The remote control code is set to "RC CODE 1" at the time of purchase.

1 Aim the 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.

• The remote control codes are retained even if the batteries in the remote control unit or camera are replaced.
• If the remote control codes for the remote control unit and the camera and do not match, the remote control unit cannot be used to operate the camera.

1 Aim the 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.

PREPARING THE POWER

Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. 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

While pressing the battery cover lock, slide it (①), and pull out the battery cover toward the bottom of the camera (②).

• The battery cover comes off.

2 Insert the battery pack.

Take care that it is positioned correctly.

3 Replace the battery cover.

• Raise the edge of the battery pack to remove it.

4 Prepare the docking station (page 29).

5

Close the camera's monitor unit, and set the camera in the docking station.

• Set the camera securely, making sure that the camera is correctly oriented in relation to the terminal contacts in the docking station.
• Charging begins when the camera is set in the docking station.
  During charging, the multiindicator is lit red. When charging is completed, the indicator turns off.
• 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.
  The charging time is approx. 200 minutes.
• The AC adaptor (supplied) can be connected to the camera's DC IN terminal to charge the battery.

Docking station terminal

CAUTION

Using the camera when it is set in the docking station...

• You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the docking station.

Do not charge the battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time

• The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the multi-indicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to charge it.

Does the battery pack appear swollen?

• The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety hazard.

HINT

About the internal backup battery

• This camera's internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept 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

• 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 long time. Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct.

To prolong the life of the battery pack

• Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life of the battery by heeding the following suggestions.

• Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other high-temperature environments.

• Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged. After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially discharge it before recharging it again.
• When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.

When using a power outlet

Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used.

Using the AC adaptor

Using the 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.

About recharging

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

TURING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Turning on the camera

1 Set the REC/PLAY switch.

To shoot pictures:

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.

The camera turns on.
- If the date and time have not been set, the screen to set the date and time is shown on the monitor.

REC/PLAY switch

Recording

Playback

ON/OFF button

Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) mode is active

In order to preserve battery pack power, the power save (sleep) function will automatically turn off the camera after 1 minute of no use during shooting, or 5 minutes of no use during playback (factory-preset setting).

• When the power save mode is active, you can restore the power by any of the following methods:
• Move the REC/PLAY switch.
• Press the ON/OFF button.
• Press the [ ] or [ ] button.
• Press the SET or MENU button.
• Push the zoom switch.
• Move the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch.
• Press the FULL AUTO button.

• When the MENU button is used to turn on the camera, the screen to set the operation sounds (page 144) appears.

• 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.

• When the AC adaptor is connected, the power save mode will become active about 10 minutes after the camera is turned on (factory-preset setting).
• The user can specify the time elapsed before the power save mode is activated (page 160).
• When the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the power save mode becomes active after about 12 hours.

Turning off the camera

1 Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

The camera turns off.

HINT

To immediately activate the power save mode

• Press the ON/OFF button briefly to active the power save function.

About the standby mode

• To turn off the camera only briefly, you can close the monitor unit to put the camera in the standby mode. The standby mode uses almost no power. When the monitor unit is opened again, the camera turns on immediately and you are ready to shoot or view images without any delay.

If the date and time setting has been completed (page 43)

• The current time is shown on the monitor when the REC/PLAY switch is set to REC and the camera is turned on.

2007.12.24

20:57

CAUTION

If the 0? icon appears...

• 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 43), the date and time cannot be recorded with the captured images. For this reason, immediately after the camera is turned on, the "Set date and time" reminder briefly appears, after which the icon is shown on the Shooting Screen. To have the date and time recorded with the images, please complete this setting before capturing images.

DATE AND TIME SETTING

The camera will record the date and time an image or audio recording is taken so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set.

Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2007

1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and press the SET button.

• The Clock Set Screen appears.
• The current date and time settings are shown.
• Follow the 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.
  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.

• The Set Date Screen appears.

③ Set the date to "2007/12/24".

• The date is set in the following order: Set the year Set the month Set the day.
• Toggle the SET button left or right to select year, month or day. Toggle the SET button up or down to increase or decrease the number.

④ Press the SET button.

3 Set the clock.

① Select“TIME”.
② Press the SET button.

• The Set Time Screen appears.

③ Set the time to "19:30".

The time is set in the following order: Set the hour Set the minute.

A 24-hour clock is used for 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.

• The Set Date Format Screen appears.

③ Toggle the SET button up or down.

• 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.

5 Press the MENU button.

• The date and time setting is completed.
• To display the Recording or Playback Screen, press the MENU button.

HINT

• Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings. However, there is a small chance the settings may be lost (the backup will last for about 7 days). It is recommended to check that the date and time settings are still correct after replacing the battery pack and before shooting or recording of any type (follow step 1).

To correct the date and time settings

• After step 1, select the line of the setting that you want to change, press the SET button, and follow the steps in the respective paragraphs above to change the setting.

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE

Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images).

1 Turn on the camera (page 40).

2 Set the REC/PLAY switch to the desired mode.

For recording:

Set it to REC.

For playback:

Set it to PLAY.

REC/PLAY button

Shooting mode

Playback mode

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode

The "SIMPLE mode" comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the "NORMAL mode" enables full use of all the camera's many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes.

Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes

Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch, located next to the monitor, to switch between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes.

Set the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to the desired mode.

SIMPLE mode:

Set it to SIMPLE.

NORMAL mode:

Set it to NORMAL.

SIMPLE/NORMAL switch

NORMAL
SIMPLE

SIMPLE mode

NORMAL
SIMPLE

NORMAL mode

Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen

1 Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode.

• Use the REC/PLAY switch to select the 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.

REC/PLAY switch
Shooting mode

Playback mode

Set the camera to the SIMPLE mode or NORMAL mode.

• Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to select the desired mode.

To select the SIMPLE mode:

Set the switch to SIMPLE.

To select the NORMAL mode:

Set the switch to NORMAL.

SIMPLE/NORMAL switch

3 Press the MENU button.

• The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in steps 1 and 2 appears on the monitor.

Display the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu go to page 52, step 4.
Display the NORMAL Mode Setting Menu go to page 53, step 4.
- To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

To access the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu Screen

4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.

• The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

To access a NORMAL Mode Setting Menu

4 Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab.

• The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.

5 Toggle the SET button to the right.

6 Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.

• The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
• To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

HINT

About the applicable mode indicator

• This 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.

Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen

SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu

① Recording size (page 71)

• Select the video clip size to record.

The recorded video clip size will be 1920 × 1080 pixels, and the captured still image size will be 2496 × 1408 (16:9) pixels.

The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size will be 2288 × 1712 (4:3) pixels.

The video clip size will be 320 × 240 pixels, and the still image size will be 640 × 480 (4:3) pixels.

② Focus range (page 72)

• Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject.
  : The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal).
  The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro).

③ Flash (page 77)

• Specify how the flash will operate.
  A: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary.
  : The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions.
  : The flash does not operate even in dark situations.
  : The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when required. At this time the flash operates in a manner that reduces the red reflection ("red-eye") in the subject's eyes.

④ Remaining battery power indication (page 170)

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu

① Slideshow (page 86)

• Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow.

②Playback volume (page 87)

• Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback.

③ Delete (page 88)
- Delete files.
④ Remaining battery power indication (page 170)

Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen

NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu

① Video clip settings (page 93)

FuhD: Record at 1920× 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s.
HHR: Record at 1280× 720 pixels, 60 fps.
Record at 1280× 720 pixels, 30 fps.

THR: Record at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps.
TSH: Record at 640× 480 pixels, 30 fps
Record at 320× 240 pixels, 30 fps.
:Make an audio recording.

② Still image settings (page 94)

8M: Image size is 3264 x 2448 pixels.
4mH: Image size is 2288× 1712 pixels (low compression).
4m5: Image size is 2288 x 1712 pixels (normal compression).
3.51: Image size is 2496 × 1408 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
2M: Image size is 1920 × 1080 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
2M: Image size is 1600× 1200 pixels.
Image size is 1280 × 720 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio).
03m: Image size is 640 × 480 pixels.
Image size is 2288× 1712 pixels.

③ Scene select (page 99)

AUTO: Full auto setting
Sports mode
: Portrait mode
: Landscape mode
: Night view portrait mode

: Snow & beach mode
:Fireworksmode
Lamp mode

④ Filter (page 101)

No filter
U: Cosmetic filter
D:Monochrome filter
B: Sepia filter

⑤ Flash (page 102)

A: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when necessary.
: The flash will operate with every image captured regardless of the conditions.
: The flash will not operate even in dark situations.
4: The camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection ("red-eye") in the subject's eyes.

⑥ Self-timer (page 103)

: Self-timer is off.
2: Shooting begins 2 seconds after the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed.
10: Shooting begins 10 seconds after the [ ] or [ ] button is pressed.
⑦ Remaining battery power (page 170)

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

① Movie stabilizer (page 105)

Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording.

: Record with image stabilizer on.
N: Record without image stabilizer.

② Photo stabilizer (page 105)

Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting.
:Shoot with image stabilizer on.
N: Shoot without image stabilizer.

③ Focus range (page 107)

• Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject.
  : The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity (total range).
  : The camera automatically focuses on the subject with a range of 80~cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal).
  MF: The focus can be set manually.
  : The camera focuses on the subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro).

④ Focus area (page 109)

9-AF: 9-point range finder focus
S-AF: Spot focus

⑤ Light-measuring mode (page 110)

Multi-section light measuring
: Center-weighted light measuring
: Spot light-measuring

⑥ ISO sensitivity (page 111)

AUTO: Sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 400; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 200)
[50]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50
[100]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100
200: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200
400: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400
800: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800
[1600]: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600 (video clip recording: ISO 800)
3200: Sets sensitivity to ISO 3200 (video clip recording: ISO 800)

• The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity.
  ⑦ Remaining battery power (page 170)

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

① White balance (page 113)

AUTO: White balance is automatically adjusted depending on the ambient lighting (auto).
For shooting in sunny conditions (fair)
For shooting in overcast conditions (cloudy)
For shooting under fluorescent lighting (fluorescent)
For shooting under incandescent lighting (incandescent)
For setting the most accurate white balance (one push)

② Exposure (page 114)

P: The exposure is set automatically.
S: Set the shutter speed manually.
A: Set the aperture manually.
M: Set the aperture and shutter speed manually.

③ Digital zoom (page 116)

: Enable the digital zoom.
: Disable the digital zoom.

Face chaser (page 117)

⑤ High sensitivity mode (page 118)
HS: Increased sensitivity
NS: Normal sensitivity
^6 Remaining battery power indication (page 170)

NORMAL Mode Playback Menu

① Slideshow (page 120)

• Specify the slideshow settings and play the slideshow.

②Playback volume (page 87)

• Adjust the volume for video clip and audio files playback.

③ Protect (page 122)

• File protect setting (delete prohibited)

④ Delete (page 88)

• Delete files.

⑤ Printing instructions (page 123)

• Specify the printing instructions (DPOF settings).

⑥ Rotate (page 129)

• Rotate a still image.

⑦ Remaining battery power (page 170)

① Resize (page 130)

• Reduce the resolution of a still image.

② Extract still image (page 131)

• Extract a still image from a video clip.

③ Video clip edit (page 132)

• Edit video clips.

④ Select folder (page 91)

• Select a folder to play back.

⑤ Copy

Used for the Xacti Library feature.

Remaining battery power indication (page 170)

FULL AUTO MODE

In the full auto mode, you can record files using the settings in effect at the time of shipment from the factory. However, even if you set the camera to the full auto mode, the settings you specified in the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode are retained, so your specified settings will be restored when you quit the full auto mode.

BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

For best results

Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable.

Correct hold

Incorrect hold

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.

Example 2:

Grip the camera by wrapping the fingers of the right hand, from the little finger to the index finger, around the camera.

A finger is blocking the lens or flash.

Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.

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 72).

Conditions that may cause incorrect focus

The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may not work.

• 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.

- Subjects without vertical lines

Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus while framing the subject vertically, then re-orient the camera to compose a horizontally framed image.

The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired.

- 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.

- 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.

HINT

• Images captured in the still image shooting mode can be rotated when they are played back (page 129).
• 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 is not recorded and will not affect your images in any way.
• When the optical zoom is used or when the autofocus is operating, the image may appear to waver, but this is not a malfunction.

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 Shooting Menu (page 49), select the recording size setting, and press the SET button.

The recorded video clip size will be 1920 × 1080 pixels, and the captured still image size will be 2496 × 1408 (16:9) pixels.
_LO : The video clip size will be 640 × 480 pixels, and the still image size will be 2288 × 1712 (4:3) pixels.
: The video clip size will be 320 × 240 pixels, and the still image size will be 640 × 480 (4:3) pixels.

2 Select the desired video clip recording size, and press the SET button.

• This completes the recording size setting.

Select the focus setting

Select the focus range corresponding to the distance between the camera and the subject.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select the focus setting, and press the SET button.

: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal).
: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0m (3.28 ft.) (super macro).

2 Select the desired focus range, and press the SET button.

• This completes the focus range setting.

Hints for taking pictures

Muting the operation sounds

• The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the [ ] button, MENU button or SET button is pressed, as well as the audio guidance when you switch the mode, can be muted (page 144).

Where are the image and audio files saved?

• All the image and sound files are recorded on the card installed in the camera.

Taking pictures in backlight conditions...

• When taking pictures with the light coming from behind the subject, due to the characteristics of the lens, ghost patterns (flare phenomenon) may appear in the captured image. In this situation, it is recommended that you avoid taking pictures with the subject lit from behind.

While the image files are being recorded...

• While the multi-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 shooting.

Checking the last image shot (instant review)

• After shooting a picture, you can immediately view it by pressing the SET button once.
• During instant review of a video clip, normal play, reverse play and pause are available (page 84).
• If you wish to delete the image (for a video clip, it must be in the pause or stop mode), toggle the SET button up to access the delete function.
• You can view other images while the instant review display is showing by toggling the SET button to the left or right.
• Cancel the instant review display by toggling the SET button down.

1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the shooting mode (page 46).

2 Press the [ ] button.

• Recording begins.
• It is not necessary to keep the [ ] button pressed while shooting.
• 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.

• Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.

SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS

Capture a still image (single-shot).

1 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the shooting mode (page 46).

2 Press the [ ] button.

① Press the [ ] button halfway.

• The autofocus operates, and the image is focused (focus lock).

② Continue to gently press the [ ] button all the way.

• The shutter releases and the image is captured.
• You can view the captured image on the monitor by keeping the [ ] button depressed when you capture the image (post-view [page 146]).

① ②

HINT

Adjusting the monitor brightness

• While the Shooting Screen is active, you can quickly access the screen for adjusting the brightness of the monitor (page 153) by pressing the MENU button for at least 1 second.

What is the camera focusing on?

• A target mark on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on.
• The camera automatically determines the correct focus by measuring from 9 different focus points within the shooting area. If the target mark is at a position that is different from the point you wish to focus on, you can refocus, for example, by changing the shooting angle.
• The large target mark appears when the camera focuses on a wide area in the center of the screen.

The focus can be locked

• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 148), the autofocus can be set to a fixed focus. When the autofocus is fixed, the icon appears on the monitor.
• When the focus range (page 72) setting is changed, the focus lock is released.

The shutter speed and aperture are displayed

• The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the Shooting Screen. You can use them as a reference when shooting.

If the camera shake icon appears...

• During still image shooting, if the shutter speed is slow and the possibility that the image may be blurred due to camera shake becomes high, the camera shake icon may appear on the monitor. In this case, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting, or set the flash operation mode to automatic (page 77).
• When shooting with the scene select function set to the fireworks mode, the camera shake icon always appears, but this is normal.

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. Your camera is equipped with four flash modes: red-eye reduction, auto flash, forced flash, and no flash. Select the flash mode that is suitable for the shooting conditions. The flash is available only when shooting single-shot still images.

1 Press the 5 button to open the flash unit.

• The flash unit opens.

2 Display the SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select the flash setting, and press the SET button.

• The screen to select the flash operation appears.

A: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary.
: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions.
: The flash does not operate even in dark situations.
: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when required. At this time the flash operates in a manner that reduces the red reflection ("red-eye") in the subject's eyes.

3 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.

• This completes the flash operation setting.

4 Press the [ ] button to take the picture.

CAUTION

Do not touch the flash unit when shooting

• The flash unit becomes very hot and may cause a burn. Avoid touching the flash unit when shooting.

HINT

• The flash cannot be used during video clip recording.
• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 148), you can change the flash mode from the Shooting Screen (in the 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 Turn on the camera (page 40), and set it to the shooting mode (page 46).
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.

HINT

• When shooting a still image while recording a video clip, the flash does not operate.
• The photo stabilizer (page 105) and the face chaser feature (page 117) are inoperative.
• 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 93). If you intend to capture a still image while recording a video clip, it is suggested that you take note of the remaining video recording time.

About the recording size of still images

• The size of a still image captured during video clip recording depends on the video clip recording size.

Video clip recording size setting	Still image recording size
FullHD	2M (16:9)
HD-HR	0.5M (16:9)
HD-SHQ
TV-HR	0.3M (4:3)
TV-SHQ
KSSHQ

MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM)

Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom.

1 Point the camera lens at the subject.

2 Push the zoom switch toward [T / ] or [W / 口] to compose the desired image.

[T/ ]: Zoom in on the subject.
[W/ ]: Zoom out.

• When the zoom switch is pushed, the zoom bar appears on the monitor.
• When moving the optical zoom, push the zoom switch lightly to zoom slowly, and press more strongly to zoom quickly.
• 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.

When optical zoom only is enabled

3 Take the picture.

For video clip recording, see page 74.

For shooting single shots, see page 75.

For shooting sequential shots, see page 95.

SHOOTING AND PLAYBACK WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

The remote control sensor on your camera makes it possible to capture images and play them back using the supplied remote control unit.

1 Prepare the remote control unit (page 30).
2 Turn the camera on, and set the REC/PLAY switch to REC or PLAY.

• 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.
- Open the monitor unit.

4 Press the buttons on the remote control unit to operate the camera (page 26).

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES

1 Set the camera to the playback mode (page 46).

2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to play back.

Video clips are indicated by a video clip pattern along the left and right sides of the screen.

SET button

3 For a video clip, press the SET button.

• Playback begins.

To do this...		Do this
Normal forward playback		Press the SET button.
Stop playback		During playback, toggle the SET button down.
Pause		During playback, press the SET button or toggle the SET button up. During accelerated playback, toggle the SET button up.
To play back one image at a time (single-frame step)	During forward playback	After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right.
	During reverse playback	After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the left.
Slow playback	During forward playback	After pausing 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 normal playback speed.
	Reverse playback	During forward playback, toggle the SET button to the left. * The playback speed changes each time the SET button is toggled to the left, as follows: 15× ← 10× ← 5× Toggle the SET button to the right to resume normal playback speed.
Return to normal playback speed		Press the SET button.
Adjusting the volume		Louder: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T] side. Softer: During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W] side.

When you are finished using the camera...

• Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.

PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES

HINT

The file for a video clip is very large

• 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. (The video will always be displayed properly on the monitor or a television.)
• Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible shooting time indicated.

Display the video clip playback point

• 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.
• Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar.

CAUTION

During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible...

• During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction.

If no audio is heard...

• The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

You can play back files in succession with the "slideshow playback" feature.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the slideshow setting, and press the SET button.

Play back all files.
: Play back video clips and audio files.
: Play back still image files.

2 Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button.

• Slideshow playback begins.
• To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.

HINT

About the slideshow settings

• 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 120).
• For slideshows played in the SIMPLE mode, the transition effect is fixed at FADE and the transition interval is fixed at 2 SEC.

PLAYBACK VOLUME

Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.

1 Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button.

• The volume control bar appears.

2 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the volume, and press the SET button.

• The playback volume is set, and the display returns to the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu.

HINT

The volume can be adjusted during playback

• 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

• When you select "PLAY VOLUME" from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.

DELETING FILES

You can delete files if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once.

1

Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the delete icon, and press the SET button.

DELETE SINGLE:

Deletes one file at a time.

DELETE ALL:

Deletes all files.

2

Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button.

• The Delete Confirmation Screen appears.

• Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the file you wish to delete.
• There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.

• Toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the files to delete.

3 Select "DELETE", and press the SET button.

• The currently displayed file is deleted.
• To delete other files, select the files, select "DELETE" and press the SET button.

• 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.

HINT

In the NORMAL mode

• When you select "DELETE" from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears.

CAUTION

• Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (page 122), and then follow the file delete procedure.

9-image display playback

1 Display the image you wish to play back.
2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W] side.

• The 9-image display appears.

3 Select the image to play back.

• Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. Instead of pressing the SET button, you can push the zoom switch toward the [T / Q]_c side to show the image full screen.
• If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [W/■] side while the 9-image display is shown, the display changes to the screen to select the playback folder (page 91).

Selecting the playback folder

If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back.

1 Display the Playback Screen.

2 Push the zoom switch toward the [W] side 2 times.

• The screen to select the playback folder appears.
• If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T / ] side, the camera changes to the 9-image display (page 90).

3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to move the orange frame to the desired folder, and press the SET button.

• The files in the selected folder are displayed in the Playback Screen.

HINT

In the NORMAL mode

• When you select "SELECT FOLDER" from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the screen to select the playback folder appears.

1 Display the image that you want to magnify.

• For a video clip, pause playback at the place you want to magnify.

2 Push the zoom switch toward the [T / ] side.

• Magnification is enabled.
• The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.
• 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 / O ] side.

To return to normal size:

Magnification decreases each time the zoom switch is pushed toward the [W] side.

• 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

• Press the [ ] button. The magnified portion is saved as a new still image.

RECORDING SIZE

The image quality of video clips and still images is determined by the recording size (number of pixels). The larger the recording size, the better the image quality will be, but the file size will also be larger. Select the recording size that is correct for the intended purpose.

Movies

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.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "MOVIE", and press the SET button.

FiH: Record video clips at 1920× 1080 pixels, 60 fields/s.
HHR: Record video clips at 1280× 720 pixels, 60 fps.
HSW: Record video clips at 1280 × 720 pixels, 30 fps.

THR: Record video clips at 640 × 480 pixels, 60 fps.
TVSHQ: Record video clips at 640 × 480 pixels, 30 fps.
S: Record video clips at 320 × 240 pixels, 30 fps.

:Make an audio recording (voice memo).

2 Select the desired recording size, and press the SET button.

• This completes the recording size setting.

CAUTION

When editing video clips...

• In order for video clips to be joined, they must have been photographed in the same mode.
• Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.

Still images

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.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "PHOTO", and press the SET button.

8M: Image size is 3264× 2448 pixels.
4MH: Image size is 2288× 1712 pixels (low compression).
4M:S: Image size is 2288× 1712 pixels (normal compression).
3.5M: Image size is 2496× 1408 pixels (16:9 ratio).
21: Image size is 1920 × 1080 pixels (16:9 ratio).
2M : Image size is 1600× 1200 pixels.
0.5h: Image size is 1280× 720 pixels (16:9 ratio).
0.3M: Image size is 640 × 480 pixels.
: Image size is 2288× 1712 pixels.

2 Select the desired recording size, and press the SET button.

• This completes the recording size setting.

RECORDING SIZE

Sequential shots

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "PHOTO", and press the SET button.
2 Select , and press the SET button.
3 Press the [ ] button.

• Shooting begins. Shooting continues as long as the [ ] button is kept pressed.

HINT

• The maximum number of images in a sequential shots sequence is 7.

About the focus when shooting sequential shots

• When sequential shots are captured, the autofocus operates when the [ ] button is pressed halfway, fixing the focus.

Can the flash be used?

• The flash does not operate when shooting sequential shots.

Audio recording

Your camera can make audio recordings and play them back.

Audio recording

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "MOVIE", and press the SET button.

2 Select , and press the SET button.

• The audio recording mode is enabled.
• The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed.

3 Press the [ ] button.

Audio recording begins. During recording, appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ ] button while recording.
- The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours.

4 End the recording.

• Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.

HINT

You can capture a still image during an audio recording

• Press the [ ] button during audio recording to capture a 03M still image.

Audio playback

1 Display the desired audio file.

2 Play back the recording.

To do this...		Do this
Normal playback	Start playback	Press the SET button.
	Pause	Press the SET button. Toggle the SET button up.
	Stop playback	Toggle the SET button down.
Fast forward/ fast reverse	Fast forward	During playback, toggle 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.
	Pause	Toggle the SET button up.
	Return to normal playback	Press the SET button.
Volume adjustment	Louder	During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T/○-] side.
	Soffer	During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W/■] side.

CAUTION

If no audio is heard...

• The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode.

SCENE SELECT

You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "SCENE SELECT", and press the SET button.

Scene setting	Features	Shooting mode setting
		Single-shot	Sequential shots	Video clip
Auto Auto	The camera makes the optimum settings.	○	○	○
Sports	Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject.	○	○	○
Portrait	Enhance the three-dimensional feel of the subject by blurring the background.	○	○	○
Landscape	For beautiful shots of distant scenery.	○	○	○
Night view portrait	Photograph the subject while keeping the background night scenery.	○	×	○
Snow & beach	For photographing bright scenes, such as on a ski slope or at the beach Snow & beach.	○	○	○
Fireworks	For capturing fireworks at night.	○	×	○
Lamp	Photograph in low-light conditions	○	×	○

Available X: Not available

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

• This completes the scene select function setting.
• To return to normal photography, select AUTO from the scene select menu, and press the SET button.

HINT

• When capturing images using the lamp l , fireworks or night view portrait setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
• A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than Auto is on page 208.

FILTERS

The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "FILTER", and press the SET button.

: No filter is used (none).
: Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter).
C: Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter).
A: Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

• This completes the filter setting.
• To return to normal photography, select from the filter menu, and press the SET button.

HINT

• A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons other than is on page 209.

FLASH OPERATION

1 Press the 5 button to open the flash unit.

The flash unit opens.

2 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "FLASH", and press the SET button.

A: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary.
: The flash operates with every image captured, regardless of the subject brightness.
: The flash does not operate even in dark surroundings.
: The camera detects the subject brightness, and if it determines that the flash is necessary, a pre-flash is emitted, after which the actual flash is emitted as the image is captured. This has the effect of minimizing the red reflection ("red-eye") in the subject's eyes.

3 Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button.

• This completes the flash operation setting.

4 Press the [ ] button to capture the image.

HINT

• The flash works only when shooting single-shot still images.

SELF-TIMER

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "SELF-TIMER", and press the SET button.

:Turns off the self-timer function.
2 : The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed.
The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed.

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. This completes the self-timer setting.

3 Take the picture.

HINT

• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 148), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen.

To pause or cancel the self-timer function...

• 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.
• To cancel self-timer photography, select the icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button.
• The self-timer is automatically reset to off after the power save mode is activated and the camera turned off.

When _10 is selected...

• 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 releases, the indication shown in the illustration appears on the monitor.

If you swivel the monitor unit to its farthest position, the image on the monitor will be inverted.

MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)

Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion.

Compensate for camera shake when recording movies

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "MOVIE STABILIZER", and press the SET button.

: Motion compensation is enabled.
: Motion compensation is not enabled.

2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

• This completes the movie stabilizer setting.

Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "PHOTO STABILIZER", and press the SET button.

: Motion compensation is enabled.
: Motion compensation is not enabled.

2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

• This completes the photo stabilizer setting.

HINT

If the motion compensation does not seem to be working...

• Due to the mechanical characteristics of this function, it may not be possible for the camera to compensate for violent motion.
• If the digital zoom (page 81) is being used, the large magnification factor may make it difficult for the motion compensation function to work correctly.

Can't set the "photo stabilizer" setting?

• The photo stabilizer is automatically turned off after any of the following operations.

• Pressing the flash button [ ] to open the flash unit.

• Setting the exposure to S, A or M (page 114).
• Setting the still image NR (noise reduction) setting (page 150) to "ON".
• Setting the flicker reduction setting (page 152) to "ON".
• Starting video clip recording.
• Setting the camera to the sequential shots mode (page 95).

Did the field angle change?

• When motion compensation is enabled, the field angle changes when capturing still images.

When motion compensation is enabled,

• The following icons are shown on the monitor:

Did the scene select setting change?

• When the motion compensation is set to 1 , if the scene select setting is 2 , or 3 , it will automatically change to AUTO.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "FOCUS", and press the SET button.

• When shooting a subject at a medium to far distance, by setting the focus range to 20 , you will find it both easier and faster to focus.

:Wide end:10 cm (3.94 in.) to infinity Tele end: 1 m (3.28 ft.) to infinity (total range mode)

A: 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal mode)

MF: The focus can be manually set to any distance from 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 40 m (131.23 ft.), as well as to infinity (manual focus).

: 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro mode: wide end only)

• When the focus range is set to , or , the corresponding indication appears on the monitor.

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

• This completes the focus range setting.

HINT

• When the focus range is set to super macro 串 , the zoom is temporarily set to the wide end.
• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 148), you can change the focus range setting from the Shooting Screen.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "FOCUS", and press the SET button.
2 Select "MANUAL", and press the SET button.

• The focus distance adjustment bar appears.

3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the focus distance, and press the SET button.

• The focus distance is set, and you are returned to the Shooting Screen.

HINT

About the focus range

• The focus distance indication shows the distance between the center of the lens and the subject.
• 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

• If the focus distance is set to 70 cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom changes to the largest setting that is suitable for that focus distance.
• When the focus distance is set to 70~cm (27.56 in.) or less, the zoom will function only within the range at which the image is focused.

FOCUS MODE

You can choose from the following 2 types of autofocus (still image shooting only):

9-point range finder focus:

The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image 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 49), select "FOCUS MODE", and press the SET button.

9AF: 9-point range finder focus is selected.

S-AF: Spot focus is selected.

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

• The focus mode is set.
• When the spot focus setting is selected, the focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor.

LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING

You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes.

Multi-section light-measuring:

The light is modulated after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen.

Center-weighted light-measuring:

The light is modulated for the entire image after measuring from mostly the center area.

Spot light-measuring:

You can compose 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 49), select "EXP MEASURE", and press the SET button.

Multi-section light-measuring
: Center-weighted light-measuring
: Spot light-measuring

2 Select the desired light-measuring mode, and press the SET button.

• This completes the light-measuring mode setting.
• When spot light-measuring is selected, the light-measuring spot mark appears in the center of the monitor.

Light-measuring spot mark

ISO SENSITIVITY

With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "ISO", and press the SET button.

AUTO: The ISO sensitivity is set automatically (video clip recording: ISO 50 to 800; still image shooting: ISO 50 to 200).
50: Sets sensitivity to ISO 50.
100: Sets sensitivity to ISO 100.
200: Sets sensitivity to ISO 200.
400: Sets sensitivity to ISO 400.
800: Sets sensitivity to ISO 800.
1600: Sets sensitivity to ISO 1600.
3200: Sets sensitivity to ISO 3200 (video clip recording: ISO 1600).

*The indicated ISO value is the standard output sensitivity.

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

• This completes the ISO sensitivity setting.

HINT

• When the ISO sensitivity is set to 3200, video clips, as well as still images captured during video clip recording, will be recorded at ISO 1600.
• By setting a higher ISO sensitivity, you can set faster shutter speeds and capture images in darker locations, but noise in the captured images may increase or the images may be irregular.
• By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 148), you can change the ISO setting from the Shooting Screen.

CAUTION

Does the image appear to flicker when recording a video clip?

• If recording a video clip under fluorescent lights with the ISO sensitivity set to [400] or higher, a noticeable flicker may appear in the image.

WHITE BALANCE

This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "WHITE BALANCE", and press the SET button.

AWB: The camera will make the white balance adjustment automatically based on the natural and artificial light conditions.
: For shooting outside on a sunny day.
For shooting outside on a cloudy day.
For shooting inside under fluorescent lighting.
: For shooting inside under incandescent lighting.
: This setting is used for a more accurate white balance using the existing light source (one push). Please use it when the light source cannot be identified, for example.

Setting procedure

① Select the icon.
② Fill the entire screen with a plain white card (or piece of paper, etc.), and press the SET button.

• This completes the white balance setting.

2 Select the desired icon, and press the SET button.

• This completes the white balance setting.

HINT

To cancel the white balance setting

• Perform step 1, select AWB, and then press the SET button.

EXPOSURE SETTING

The shutter speed and aperture size can be set individually by the user.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "EXPOSURE", and press the SET button.

P: The optimum shutter speed and aperture size are set according to the brightness of the subject (aperture and shutter variable program AE).

Example: For simple shooting with minimum setup, using the camera's automatic settings.

S: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed. The camera automatically sets an appropriate aperture size based on this setting (shutter speed priority AE).

Example: To set a fast shutter speed for capturing a clear image of a fast-moving object, or to set a slow shutter 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).

A: This allows you to set a specific aperture size. The camera automatically sets an appropriate shutter speed based on this setting (aperture priority AE).

Example: To open the aperture for portraits with a blurred background (for a shallow field depth), or to close the aperture for a clear foreground and background (for a deep field depth).

M: This allows you to set a specific shutter speed and aperture size (manual exposure control).

Example: When shooting in a dark location without using the flash, set the shutter to stay open for a longer time (slow shutter). When used for shooting nighttime scenes, you can capture lights flowing across the image.

2 Select the desired icon from the exposure menu, and press the SET button.

① Toggle the SET button up or down to select aperture value or shutter speed.
② Toggle the SET button left or right to change the setting for the selected parameter.

3 Press the SET button.

• This completes the exposure setting.

HINT

• To prevent the effects of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, it is recommended to use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera.
• A slow shutter speed may be useful for photographing in a darker environment, but noise in the image may be increased.
• To minimize noise in the image, enable the noise reduction function (page 150).
• The exposure setting automatically becomes P if the scene select function is active.
• In the sequential shots mode, the shutter speed is faster than 1/15 sec.
• Even if the shutter speed is set to slower than 1/59 sec., the shutter speed during video clip recording is 1/60 sec.
• If the exposure setting is set to , or , by assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 148), you can select the , or exposure setting from the Shooting Screen.

DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING

This setting allows you to specify whether or not the digital zoom is enabled during zoom shooting.

1

Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "DIGITAL ZOOM", and press the SET button.

Digital zoom can be used.
Digital zoom cannot be used.

2

Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

• This completes the digital zoom setting.

HINT

• The digital zoom does not function in the following situation: When the still image mode is set to 8M .

FACE CHASER

As you capture a still image, 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.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "FACE CHASER", and press the SET button.

: The face chaser function is enabled.
: The face chaser function is not enabled.

2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

• This completes the face chaser setting.

HINT

When the face chaser is set to ON...

Each face in the Shooting Screen is marked with a green frame.
- Faces that are in focus are marked with a double green frame.
- 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).

• The scene select function setting automatically changes to AUTO.

CAUTION

• The digital zoom is disabled.
• The face chaser function does not work when zooming in or out.
• The face chaser function may not work when the subject's face in the monitor is relatively small or appears dark.

HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE

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.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select "HIGH SENSITIVITY", and press the SET button.

HS: The high sensitivity mode is activated.
NS: The high sensitivity mode is not activated.

2 Select the desired setting, and press the SET button.

• This completes the high sensitivity mode setting.

CAUTION

Limitations of the high sensitivity mode

• If the exposure (page 114) is set to S, A or M, or if the flicker reduction function (page 152) is set to ON, the high sensitivity mode automatically changes to OFF.
• When the shutter speed is reduced to create a bright image, video clip motion will appear uneven during playback.
• 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 the SET button (page 148), you can make the image lighter or darker when capturing images.

1 Assign the operation shortcut to the SET button (page 148).

2 Toggle the SET button in the direction for which the operation shortcut was assigned.

• The exposure compensation bar appears.

3 Toggle the SET button to the left or right to adjust the exposure.

• The exposure compensation numerical value is shown at the left end of the exposure compensation bar.
• The exposure compensation can be set to a value from -1.8EV to +1.8EV .
• 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:

• When the pointer is set to the center position.
• When the camera is set to the playback mode.
• When the standby mode or sleep mode is activated.
  After the power is turned off.

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

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.

1

Display the NORMAL Mode
Playback Menu (page 49), select "SLIDESHOW", and press the SET button.

MODE:

Specify the file type to play back.

ALL:

Play back all files.

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.

① Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button.
② Toggle the SET button up or down to change the setting.
③ Press the SET button.

2 Select "START" and press the SET button.

• Slideshow playback begins.
• To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.

HINT

BGM for video clips?

• When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track is played back; the BGM is not played.

FILE PROTECT

Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.

1 Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49).

2 Select "PROTECT" and press the SET button.

• "LOCK" appears.
• If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then "UNLOCK" appears.

3 Toggle the SET button up or down to select "LOCK", and press the SET button.

• The protect mode is set for the file.
• The protect mark indicates that the file is locked.

CAUTION

• 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...

• Toggle the SET button to the left or right.

To cancel the protect mode for a file...

• Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 3. The protect mark will disappear and the protect mode is canceled.

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.

Display the Printing Instructions Screen

1

Display the NORMAL Mode
Playback Menu (page 49), 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 print.

ALL CLEAR:

Clear all the printing instructions.

This cannot be selected if no printing instructions have been specified for the image.

HINT

Printing a single frame from a video clip

• To print with a printer or have the digital print service shop print out a still image from a video clip, you must first save it (extract still) as a still image (page 131).

About the DPOF format

• 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 184).

About the finished prints

• Rotated images (page 129) will be printed in their original orientation.
• The quality of the print output will differ depending on the print service and printer used.

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 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 123).

2 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.

3 Press the SET button.

The Date/Copies Print Screen appears.
- If "EACH IMAGE" was selected, toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the desired image to print.
- 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 for each image.

Printing instructions
Completed printing instructions>

4 Specify whether the date is displayed on the print, and the number of prints.

• Toggle the SET button up or down.
• The quantity indication changes.

• Display the desired number of prints.

• Press the SET button.

• The number of prints is set.

From the screen on which the number of prints is set, press the zoom switch.
- Press the SET button.

5 Press the MENU button.

• The printing instructions for the requested print quantities and dated prints are stored.
• The display returns to the Printing Instructions Screen.

HINT

If the message "Date not set for photo" appears...

• Dated prints are not possible for photos that were captured before the camera's date and time setting was completed.
• After the message "Date not set for photo" appears, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu.

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

Index print

Printing out many small images on one sheet is called an "index print". This is convenient for use as a list of the images you have captured.

1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 123).
2 Select "INDEX".
3 Press the SET button.

• 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.

• This completes the setting for the index print. You are returned to the Printing Instructions Screen.

HINT

To cancel the index print setting

• Follow steps 1 and 2, select "CLEAR" in step 3, and press the SET button.

Clearing all the printing instructions

Delete the printing instructions for all images.

1 Display the Printing Instructions Screen (page 123).

2 Select "ALL CLEAR".

3 Press the SET button.

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.

• All the printing instructions are cleared and you are returned to the Printing Instructions Screen.

ROTATE STILL IMAGE

Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing.

1 Display the still image you wish to rotate, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49).

2 Select "ROTATE", and 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.

Each time the SET button is pressed, the image is rotated another 90 degrees.

HINT

• 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 procedure (page 122).

REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)

A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image.

1 Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49).
2 Select "RESIZE", and press the SET button.

2M (4:3): The size changes to 1600 × 1200 pixels.

0.3M (4:3): The size changes to 640 × 480 pixels.

2M (16:9): The size changes to 1920 × 1080 pixels.

0.9M (16:9): The size changes to 1280 × 720 pixels.

3 Select the new image size, and press the SET button.
4 Select "SAVE" and press the SET button.

• Resizing begins.

HINT

Why can't the image be resized?

• An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a larger size.

EXTRACTING ONE FRAME FROM A VIDEO CLIP

You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original file remains unchanged).

1 Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save.

2 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select "EXTRACT STILL", and press the SET button.

16:9:

The currently displayed 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.

• The screen to confirm that you wish to save the image appears.

SAVE:

Save the currently displayed image as a still image.

EXIT:

You are returned to the screen to extract an image.

4 Select "SAVE" and press the SET button.

• The currently displayed image is saved as a still image.

EDITINGVIDEOCLIPS

You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join video clips together and save them as one separate clip ("joining").

Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip

Specify the frames (1, 2) where the video clip is to be cut.

Extract the specified portion.

[Two ways to cut the video clip]

• Trim away portions A and C , and save portion B .

• Delete portion ⑧ , and join portions ④ and ⑥ .

The original video clip is not affected.

(You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is saved.)

Procedure to join video clips

Specify the video clip that will come first.

Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join).

Join the video clips.

The video clips are joined.

• The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.)

CAUTION

Caution when editing video clips

• When editing video clips, do not move the REC/PLAY switch. If you move the REC/PLAY switch while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased.
• As the number or size of the video clips increases, 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 88), or by selecting "OVERWRITE" when saving edited video clips (pages 136 and 138).

1 Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment.
2 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select "EDITVIDEO", and press the SET button.

3 Select "CUT" and press the SET button.

• The Cutting Screen appears.

4 Specify the start point of the extract.

• Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start.
• 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.
• If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 6.

Play:

After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to the right for about 2 seconds for forward playback, or to the left for reverse playback.

Pause:

During playback, press the SET button.

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.

• The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears.
• Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 5.

① Toggle the SET button down.
Each time the SET button is toggled down, the sections to delete and the sections to save are reversed.
② Specify the end point of the extract. The frame following the end point of the extract will be the start point of the latter portion to be joined.

Approximate playback time
Portion to be deleted

6 Press the [ ] button.

• 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.

• Editing starts.
• When editing ends, you are returned to the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu.

HINT

• If the original 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 122).
• 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

• 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 editing, before starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.
• It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.

Joining video clips

CAUTION

Video clips that were photographed in different modes cannot be joined.

1 Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select "EDITVIDEO", and press the SET button.

2 Select "JOIN" and press the SET button.

• The 6-image playback display for video clips appears.

3

Move the orange frame to the video clip you wish to join, and press the SET button.

• The specified video clip is labeled with a number.
• Up to 9 video clips can be selected.
• To cancel a selection and remove the number label from a video clip, select the video clip and press the SET button.

4

Press the [ ] button.

• 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 joined video clip before saving it.

5 Select the desired option, and press the SET button.

• Editing starts.
• When editing ends, you are returned to the Playback Setting Screen.

HINT

• If the original video clip is protected, even if you select "OVERWRITE" in step 5 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 122).
• 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

• 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 editing, before starting to edit be sure that a sufficiently charged battery pack is installed in the camera, or connect the AC adaptor.
• It is recommended that a computer be used to edit long video clips.

DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)

On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when a file was recorded with your camera.

1 Display the desired file on the camera monitor.

2 Press the MENU button for at least 1 second.

The Information Screen appears.
- If the MENU button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.

① Video clip mode settings
② Image or sound number
③ Protect setting
(4) File size
⑤ Shooting or recording time
Exposure compensation setting
⑦ Aperture value
⑧ Shutter speed
Remaining battery charge
Date and time of image
⑪ Still image resolution settings
ISO sensitivity setting