JVC GC-PX10U Detailed User Guide

HD MEMORY CAMERA

GC-PX10U

Detailed User Guide

LYT2382-002A

EN

Preparations

Playback

Recording/

EditingComputer

Further

Information

Contents

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................... 3

Names of Parts and Functions ................. 4

Names of Buttons and Functions on the LCD

Monitor ..................................................... 6

Preparations

Charging the Battery Pack ....................... 9

Using the Touch Screen ......................... 10

Clock Setting .......................................... 11

Using this Unit Overseas ........................ 12

Inserting an SD Card .............................. 14

Recording/Playback

Taking Still Images in Intelligent Auto Mode

................................................................ 17

Taking Group Shots (Self-timer) ............ 20

Continuous Shooting/Recording with

Varying Brightness (Bracketing) ............. 21

Adjusting Focus Manually ...................... 22

Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode

................................................................ 23

Playing Back Still Images ....................... 26

Playing Back Videos .............................. 28

Checking the Exposure of Still Images

(Histogram) ............................................ 30

Slow-motion (High-speed) Recording .... 31

Shooting According to Location and

Condition ............................................... 32

Capturing Subjects Clearly (TOUCH

PRIORITY AE/AF) .................................. 34

Manual Recording .................................. 36

Connecting to and Viewing on TV .......... 38

Editing

Capturing a Required Part in the Video

(TRIMMING) .......................................... 41

Copying Files to an SD Card .................. 42

Deleting Unwanted Files ........................ 43

Computer

Copying to Computer ............................. 44

Using an Eye-Fi Card ............................. 45

Verifying System Requirements (Guideline)

................................................................ 46

Installing the Provided Software ............. 48

Further Information

Operating the Menu ............................... 49

Recording Menu (Still Image) ................. 50

Recording Menu (Video) ........................ 54

Playback Menu (Still Image) .................. 58

Playback Menu (Video) .......................... 58

Common Menu ...................................... 59

Troubleshooting ..................................... 61

Specifications ........................................ 68

Index ...................................................... 74

2

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

Shoulder Strap

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Caution

Be careful not to drop this unit during transportation.

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Do not place the shoulder strap within the reach of young children.

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Guardians should pay close attention when this unit is being used by children.

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3

Names of Parts and Functions

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A

Stereo Microphone

B

Shoe

Enables an optional external microphone

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to be attached.

C

LCD Monitor

D

L (Recording/Playback) Button

Switches between recording and

0

playback modes.

E

A / B (Video/Still Image) Button

Switches between video and still image

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modes.

F

MENU Button

G

Zoom / Volume / Forward Lever
(p. 17, p. 23, p. 26, p. 28)

H

Shoulder Strap Hook (p. 3)

I

START/STOP (Video Recording) Button
(p. 23)

J

y (Continuous Shooting) Button
(p. 21)

K

O (High-speed Recording) Button
(p. 31)

L

SNAPSHOT (Still Image Recording)
Button (p. 17)

4

M

Speaker

N

AF Assist Beam (p. 52)

O

SD Card Slot (p. 14)

P

Tripod Mounting Hole

Q

Battery Release Lever (p. 9)

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Aperture Priority (p.36)

Shutter Speed Priority (p.37)

User Settings (p.37)

Manual (p.36)

Scene Select (p.32)

Face Priority/Touch Priority (p.34)

Align here

Intelligent Auto (p.17,p.23)

Program Auto (p.36)

A

Flash (p. 19)

B

Lens/Electric Lens Cover

C

Control Dial (p. 36)

D

EXPOSURE (Exposure) Button (p. 36)

E

Recording Dial (p. 17, p. 23)

F

ACCESS (Access) Lamp

Lights up/blinks during recording or

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playback.

G

POWER/CHARGE (Power/Charge)
Lamp

Lights up: Power “ON”

0

Blinks: Charging in progress

0

Goes out: Charging finished or power

0

“OFF”

H

SET (Set) Button (p. 36)

I

FOCUS (Focus) Button (p. 22)

J

E (Flash) Button (p. 19)

K

M (Power) Button

L

Microphone Connector (p. 57)

M

Headphones Connector/AV Connector
(p. 57, p. 39)

N

USB Connector (p. 44)

O

HDMI Mini Connector (p. 38, p. 40)

P

DC Connector

Selecting Recording Modes for Different Purposes (Recording Dial)

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5

Names of Buttons and Functions on the

32 41

5

6

7

8

9 10

12 13 14 1511 16 17 18

19

20

LCD Monitor

o

Recording Screen (A / B)

.

.

Continuous Shooting Speed (p. 21)

Time (p. 11)

A

Image Stabilizer (p. 53, p. 55)

B

Recording Media (p. 60)

C

I: Built-in memory
G: SD card

Battery Indicator

D

g h i

Shutter Speed (p. 37)

E

Exposure (p. 36)

F

Aperture (p. 36)

G

Manual Focus (p. 22)

H

Monitor Brightness (p. 59)

I

Still Image Recording in Progress

J

K

Backlight Compensation (p. 50)/

L

Touch Priority AE/AF (p. 51)
Tele Macro (p. 51)

M

Scene Select (p. 32)

N

White Balance (p. 50)

O

Smile Shot (p. 35)

P

Auto REC (p. 56)

Q

Intelligent Auto (p. 17, p. 23)

R

Zoom (p. 55)

S

Zoom Position

T

Memo

When G is blinking, insert an SD

0

card or set the recording media to
“BUILT-IN MEMORY”. (p. 60)

6

o

21 3 4 75 6

10

9

11

8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Recording Screen (B)

o

Playback Screen (B)

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Bracketing (p. 21)

A

Still Image Recording (p. 17)

B

Image Size (p. 52)

C

Image Quality (p. 52)

D

FINE : FINE
STD : STANDARD

Metering Area/Type (p. 51)

E

Gain (p. 53)

F

Display Button (p. 18)

G

m: Full display
n: Simplified display

AF Point (p. 52)

H

Flash (p. 19)

I

Remaining Number of Shots

J

Self-Timer (p. 20)

K

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Still Image Playback (p. 26)

A

Slideshow (p. 27)

B

Folder Number (p. 44)

C

File Number (p. 44)

D

Date/Time (p. 11)

E

Playback Media (p. 27)

F

I: Built-in memory
G: SD card

Battery Indicator

G

g h i

7

o

1 2 3 54

7

6

8

9

11

8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9 10

Recording Screen (A)

o

Playback Screen (A)

.

Video Recording (p. 23)

A

Video Quality (p. 54)/

B

High-speed Recording (p. 31)
Time-Lapse Recording (p. 56)

C

Gain Up (p. 55)

D

Display Button (p. 25)

E

m: Full display
n: Simplified display

Time-lapse Recording Icon/Actual

F

Recording Time (p. 56)
Wind Cut (p. 56)

G

Remaining Recording Time

H

Scene Counter

I

.

Video Playback (p. 28)

A

Video Quality (p. 54)/

B

High-speed Recorded Video (p. 31)
Forward/Reverse Search Speed

C

Playback Operation

D

d: Playback
i: Forward search
j: Reverse search
m: Reverse playback
k: Forward slow-motion
l: Reverse slow-motion
e: Pause

Date/Time (p. 11)

E

Playback Media (p. 29)

F

I: Built-in memory
G: SD card

Battery Indicator

G

g h i

Playback Position (Time)

H

Playback Position (Relative Position)

I

Time-lapse Recorded Video (p. 56)

J

Video Length (Time)

K

8

A

B

(Base)

Align here

1

2

Preparations

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack immediately after
purchase and when the remaining battery
power is low.

Slide the switch in the direction of A
and slide open the cover in the

1

direction of B.

.

Push and slide the battery in until it

2

clicks into place.

.

Align the mark on the cover with this

3

unit.

.

4

5

Charging starts and the POWER/

0

CHARGE appears blinking. (p. 5)

Detaching the Battery Pack

Press and hold the lever.

A

Slide out the battery.

B

Be sure to use JVC battery packs.

0

0

0

0

Slide the cover in until it clicks into
place.

.

Connect the AC adapter to the DC
connector.

.

Caution

If you use any other battery packs
besides JVC battery packs, safety
and performance cannot be
guaranteed.
Charging cannot be performed
while the power is turned on. Turn
off the power before charging the
battery.
Charging time: Approx. 2 h 40 m
(using supplied battery pack)
The charging time is when the unit
is used at 25 °C (77°F). If the
battery pack is charged outside the
room temperature range of 10°C to
35°C (50°F to 95°F), charging may
take a longer time or it may not
start. The recordable and playable
time may also be shortened under
some usage conditions such as at
low temperature.

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Using the Touch Screen

00:01:23 00:12:34

2011

2011

Index ScreenPlayback ScreenRecording Screen

There are two ways to operate the touch screen, namely “tap” and “drag”. The following are
some examples.

A

Tap the displayed button (icon) or thumbnail (file) on the touch screen to make selection.

B

Drag the thumbnails on the touch screen to search for the desired file.

.

Memo

The touch screen of this unit is pressure-sensitive. When the touch screen does not

0

respond smoothly, apply slightly more force to your fingertip.
Tap the buttons (icons) on the touch screen accurately. The buttons may not respond

0

if they are not tapped on the right area.
Do not press or rub with excessive force.

0

If you apply a protect sheet or a sticker, the touch screen may not respond smoothly.

0

Do not operate the touch screen using an object with a sharp or hard tip.

0

Pressing two or more places at a time may cause a malfunction.

0

Perform “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST” if the reactive area of the screen is misaligned

0

with the touched area. (Adjust by lightly tapping with a corner of an SD card, etc. Do
not press with an object with a sharp tip or do not press hard.)

Adjusting the Touch Screen

Press the MENU button.

A
B

Tap “Q”.
Tap “TOUCH SCREEN ADJUST”.

C

Tap “+”. (3 times in total)

D

Keep tapping “+” as its position changes with every tap.

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Tap “+” again to confirm the adjusted positions. (3 times in total)

E

Keep tapping “+” as its position changes with every tap.

0

If areas on the adjustment screen other than the “+” mark are tapped, errors will occur.

0

In this case, try again from step 4.

Tap OK.

F

Setting ends and returns to the menu screen.

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Clock Setting

NOYES

SET DATE/TIME!

2011JAN 1 10 00

SET

TIMEDATE

CLOCK SETTING

GMT

SAVE

CLOCK/AREA SETTING

CLOCK SETTING

CLOCK ADJUST

Press the M button to turn on the

1

power.

.

Tap “YES” when “SET DATE/

2

TIME!” is displayed.

.

Set the date and time.

3

.

When the year, month, day, hour, or

0

minute item is tapped, “∧” and “∨” will
be displayed.
Tap “∧” or “∨” to adjust the year, month,

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day, hour, and minute.

After setting the date and time, tap

4

“SET”.

Select the region where you live

5

and tap “SAVE”.

.

The city name and time difference are

0

displayed.
Tap “<” or “>” to select the city name.

0

Memo

When using this unit overseas, you

0

can set it to the local time for
recording.
“SET DATE/TIME!” is displayed

0

when you turn on this unit after it has
not been used for a prolonged
period.
Connect the AC adapter for more
than 24 hours to charge the internal
clock battery of this unit before
setting the clock.

Resetting the Clock

Press the MENU button.

A
B

Tap “Q”.
Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”.

C

Tap “CLOCK SETTING”.

D

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The subsequent setting operations

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are the same as steps 3 - 5 on the left.

Further

Information

11

Using this Unit Overseas

CO

ABBF

North America

United States

Canada

Mexico

A

A

A

India

Indonesia

Singapore

Sri Lanka

Thailand

South Korea

China

Japan

Nepal

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Philippines

Vietnam

Hong Kong Special

Administrative Region

Macau Special

Administrative Region

Malaysia

$.C.$(

C

$.$(

$.C.$(

A.BF.C

A.C

A.B.BF.C.O

A

C

B.C

C

A.BF.O

A.C

B.BF

B.C

B.BF.C

Europe

Iceland

Ireland

United Kingdom

Italy

Austria

Netherlands

Canary Islands

Greece

Switzerland

Sweden

Spain

Denmark

Germany

Norway

Hungary

Finland

France

Belgium

Poland

Portugal

Romania

C

C

B.BF

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

A.C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

B.C

B.C

C

Asia

Oceania

Australia

Guam

Tahiti

Tonga

New Zealand

Fiji

O

A

C

O

O

O

Argentina

Colombia

Jamaica

Chile

Haiti

Panama

Bahamas

Puerto Rico

Brazil

Venezuela

Peru

O

A

A

B.C

A

A

A

A

A.C

A

A.C

Latin

Middle East

Israel

Iran

Kuwait

Jordan

C

C

B.C

B.BF

Algeria

Egypt

Guinea

Kenya

Zambia

Tanzania

Republic of South Africa

Mozambique

Morocco

A.B.BF.C

B.BF.C

C

B.C

B.BF

B.BF

B.C.BF

C

C

Africa

MENU

MENU

LANGUAGE

COMMON

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

Charging the Battery Pack Overseas

The shape of the power outlet varies
according to countries and regions.
To charge the battery pack, you need a
converter plug that matches the shape of the
outlet.

12

.

Changing the Display Language

Press the MENU button.

1

.

Tap “Q”.

2

.

Tap “LANGUAGE”.

3

.

Tap to the desired language.

4

.

Setting the Clock to Local Time when

CLOCKADJUST

AREASETTING

GMT

SAVE

AREA SETTING

CLOCK ADJUST

DST SETTING

CURRENT SETTING: OFF

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)

DST SETTING

OFFON

Traveling

Change the date and time display to the local
time by selecting your travel destination in
“AREA SETTING” of “CLOCK ADJUST”.
Restore the region settings after you
returned from the trip.

Press the MENU button.

1

Tap “Q”.

2

Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”.

3

Tap “AREA SETTING”.

4

.

Select the area you are traveling to

5

and tap “SAVE”.

Setting Daylight Saving Time

When “ON” is selected in “DST SETTING” of
“CLOCK ADJUST”, the time is set 1 hour
ahead.

Press the MENU button.

1

Tap “Q”.

2

Tap “CLOCK ADJUST”.

3

Tap “DST SETTING”.

4

.

Tap “ON”.

5

.

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The city name and time difference are

0

displayed.
Tap “<” or “>” to select the city name.

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Memo

Setting “AREA SETTING” changes

0

the clock time such that time
difference is accounted for.
After returning to your country, re­select the region that was set initially
to restore the original clock settings.

Memo

What is daylight saving time?

0

Daylight saving time is the system of
setting the clock 1 hour ahead for a
fixed period in summer.
It is used mainly in the Western
countries.
Restore the daylight saving time

0

settings after you returned from the
trip.

Further

Information

13

Inserting an SD Card

(Base)

Label

1

2

Precautions with SD Cards

Make use of an SD card with operations

0

confirmed. (p. 15)
Turn off the power of this unit before

0

inserting or removing a card.

Turn off the power if it is turned on.

1

.

Open the cover.

2

.

Insert an SD card.

3

Removing the Card

Push the SD card inward once, then pull it out
straight.

.

To record to the card, it is necessary to

0

perform media settings.
When no card is available, set media
settings to “BUILT-IN MEMORY” for
recording.
REC MEDIA FOR IMAGE(p. 60)
REC MEDIA FOR VIDEO(p. 60)
When using an SDXC card, refer to

0

p. 16.

Memo

Make sure not to insert the card in the

0

wrong direction. It may cause
damage to the unit and card.
To protect the data, do not touch the

0

terminals of the SD card.

.

Close the cover.

4

14

SD Cards with Operations Confirmed

FORMAT SD CARD

COMMON

FILE + MANAGEMENT NO

FILE

FORMAT SD CARD

NOYES

MEMORY CARD?

DO YOU WANT TO FORMAT

ERASED

ALL DATA RECORDED WILL BE

Using cards from manufacturers other than
those specified below may result in recording
failure or data loss.

Manufacturer

Panasonic,
TOSHIBA,
SanDisk,
ATP *1,
Eye-Fi *2

VideoAClass 4 or higher compatible SD

card (2 GB),
Class 4 or higher compatible
SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB),
Class 4 or higher compatible
SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)
(When recording with image
quality “UHR”, a card of Class 6
or higher is required.)

Still
Image B

SD card (256 MB to 2 GB),
SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB),
SDXC card (48 GB to 64 GB)

Eye-Fi Eye-Fi Connect X2,

Eye-Fi Explore X2,
Eye-Fi Pro X2

*1 Cards other than SDHC are not confirmed
for ATP.
*2 Eye-Fi is an SD memory card with wireless
LAN function.

Memo

When recording to an SD card, it

0

takes time for still images captured
by continuous shooting to be saved.
UHS compatible cards, except UHS

0

Speed Class, may be used too.

To use SD cards that have been used on
other devices

Format (initialize) the card using “FORMAT
SD CARD” from “COMMON”.
All data on the card will be deleted when it is
formatted. Copy all files on the card to a
computer before formatting.

A

Press the M button to turn on the
power.

Press the MENU button.

B
C

Tap “Q”.
Tap “FORMAT SD CARD”.

D

.

Tap “FILE”.

E

.

Tap “YES”.

F

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To cancel, tap d.

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Tap “OK”.

G

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Information

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When your computer cannot recognize the SDXC card

Confirm and update the OS of your computer.

Windows XP /
Windows XP SP1

Windows XP SP2 /
Windows XP SP3

Windows Vista Necessary to update to SP1 or higher.

Windows Vista SP1 /
Windows Vista SP2

Windows 7 Necessary to download the update software. (KB976422)

Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger /
Mac OS X 10.5
Leopard

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow
Leopard

Necessary to update to SP2 or higher.

Necessary to download the update software. (KB955704)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?
FamilyID=1cbe3906-ddd1-4ca2-b727­c2dff5e30f61&displaylang=en

Necessary to download the update software. (KB975823)

32 bit version

0

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?
FamilyID=2d1abe01-0942-4f8a-abb2-2ad529de00a1

64 bit version

0

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?
FamilyID=7d54c53f-017c-4ea5-ae08-34c3452ba315

32 bit version

0

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?
FamilyID=3ee91fc2-a9bc-4ee1-aca3-2a9aff5915ea

64 bit version

0

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?
FamilyID=73f766dd-7127-4445-b860-47084587155f

Not compatible.

Necessary to update to 10.6.5 or later.

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MENU

Press halfway

TelephotoWide Angle

Recording/Playback

Taking Still Images in Intelligent Auto Mode

You can record without worrying about the
setting details by using the Intelligent Auto
mode.
Before recording an important scene, it is
recommended to conduct a trial recording.

Press the M button to turn on the

1

power.

Press the A/B button to select the

2

still image mode.

.

Memo

To return to the recording mode

0

from the playback mode, press the
SNAPSHOT button during still
image playback.
This unit turns on immediately if the

0

power button is pressed within 5
minutes after the power is turned
off. (when “QUICK RESTART” is
set to “HIGH SPEED 2”)
When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set

0

to “ON”, this unit turns itself off
automatically to conserve power
when it is not operated for 5
minutes. (only when using the
battery pack)

Preparations

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Recording/

Set the recording dial to “i.AUTO”.

3

.

Press the SNAPSHOT button

4

halfway.

.

Press the SNAPSHOT button fully.

5

PHOTO lights up when a still image is

0

being captured.
To check the captured still image

0

immediately, press and hold the
SNAPSHOT button.

Zooming

The angle of view can be adjusted using
zoom.

Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot

0

a wider field of view.
Use the T end (telephoto end) to

0

magnify the subject for shooting.

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Memo

The following zoom options are

0

available:

- Optical Zoom (1 - 10x)
Only optical zoom is available in the

0

still image recording mode.

Further

Information

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Indications During Still Image Recording

[6630]

1/125

10:10

.

Shutter

A

Speed

Image

B

Size

Image

C

Quality

Time Displays the current time.

D

Image

E

Stabilizer

Recording

F

Media

Displays the shutter speed.
(p. 37)

Displays the icon of the
image size. (p. 52)

Displays the icon of the
image quality. (p. 52)

Sets whether to reduce
camera shake. (p. 53)

Displays the icon of the
media where still images
are recorded to.

Battery

G

Indicator

Remaining

H

Number of
Shots

Displays the approximate
remaining battery power.

Displays the remaining
number of shots for still
image recording.

Operation Buttons for Still Image Recording

.

A

T/W
Zoom

Allows the same functions
as the zoom lever to be
performed.

Display

B

Button

m: Full display
n: Simplified display

To show the simplified

0

display, tap m such
that n is displayed.
To show the full display,

0

tap n such that m is
displayed.

C

0

Tap this to record using the
self-timer. (p. 20)

D

1

Displays the approximate
remaining battery power.

To turn off the display,

0

tap 1 or “X”.

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Setting the Flash

Press the A/B button to select the

1

still image mode.

Change the setting with the E

2

button.

Capturing Yourself (Face-to-face Recording)

You can rotate the screen 180 degrees to
capture images of yourself easily.

Preparations

.

The setting changes with every press

0

of the E button.

A

AUTO

B

AUTO
RED-EYE

E

ON

C

SLOW
SYNCHRO

D

OFF

Flash fires automatically when
the surrounding is dark.

Fires a pre-flash to reduce red­eye effects.

Fires flash at all times.

Fires flash at all times, and
slows down the shutter speed to
capture both the subject and
background brightly.

Flash does not fire.

Memo

During continuous shooting,

0

bracketing, or charging of the flash,
E appears blinking.
If the image is still too dark even

0

when flash is used, set “GAIN” to
“800” or higher. (p. 53)
When the recording dial is set to

0

“SCN”, the firing of flash will be
automatically determined by this
unit according to the settings.

Raise the screen in the direction as shown.
To restore the screen, lower it in the
opposite direction.

o

A
B

C
D
E

.

Usage Example

Mount this unit on a tripod.
Set the self-timer to “10SEC” or

“FACE DETECTION”. (p. 20)
Raise the screen.
Press the SNAPSHOT button.
The photographer enters the frame.

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Taking Group Shots (Self-timer)

Photographer

The 10-second self-timer and Face
Detection self-timer are convenient functions
for taking group photos.
The 2-second self-timer is useful for
preventing camera shake caused by
pressing the shutter button.

Press the A/B button to select the

1

still image mode.

Tap 0 to select a setting.

2

.

The setting changes with every tap of

0

0.

F

2SEC

G

10SEC

I

FACE
DETECTION

No
display

Using the Face Detection Self-timer

Pressing the SNAPSHOT button starts face
detection, and shooting is performed 3
seconds after another person enters the
frame.
This function is useful when you want to
include the photographer in the group photo.

1

Captures a still image 2 seconds
after the SNAPSHOT button is
pressed.

Captures a still image 10
seconds after the SNAPSHOT
button is pressed.

Use this function to take a group
shot.

No self-timer is set.

Tap 0 until I is displayed.

After making sure that everyone is
facing the camera, press the

2

SNAPSHOT button.

.

Frames appear around the faces of the

0

subjects.
Pressing the SNAPSHOT button again

0

starts the 10-second self-timer.

The photographer enters the frame.

3

.

The shutter is released 3 seconds after

0

the photographer enters the frame.
If shooting does not start when face

0

detection is used, press the
SNAPSHOT button. Shooting will be
performed after 10 seconds.

Memo

When shooting a photo using the

0

self-timer function, use of a tripod is
recommended.
To stop the self-timer, press the

0

SNAPSHOT button again.
Continuous shooting is not available

0

when the self-timer is being used.

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Continuous Shooting/Recording with

Red: Capacity for continuous shooting

Green: Capacity for saving images
*Does not appear when set to M.

CANCEL

Varying Brightness (Bracketing)

Press the A/B button to select the

1

video or still image mode.

Change the setting with the y

2

button.

.

The setting changes with every press

0

of the y button.

.

Memo

Shooting speed slows down gradually as

0

continuous shooting goes on in the M
mode.
Performing continuous shooting while

0

video recording is in progress sets the
mode to M temporarily.
When the recording dial is set to “SCN”,

0

the setting changes from “BRACKETING”
to “RECORD ONE SHOT”.
Do not remove the battery pack or AC

0

adapter while the continuously shot
images are being saved.
By pressing the SNAPSHOT button

0

halfway in the still image mode before
recording, you can reduce the occurrence
of moments being missed while the
SNAPSHOT button is pressed (up to 0.5
second). (NL only)

M

LOW
SPEED

N

MEDIUM
SPEED

L

HIGH
SPEED

K

BRACKETING
(B only)

No display
RECORD
ONE SHOT

Records still images
continuously while the
SNAPSHOT button is pressed.
Shoots continuously until the
recording media is full.

Records still images
continuously while the
SNAPSHOT button is pressed.
Maximum number of shots:

B 100 images, A 130 images
Continuous shooting speed:

B 7 images/second,
A 15 images/second

Records still images
continuously while the
SNAPSHOT button is pressed.
Maximum number of shots:

B 100 images, A 130 images
Continuous shooting speed:

B 30 images/second,
A 60 images/second

Records 5 images with varying
brightness continuously when
the SNAPSHOT button is
pressed.

- Normal brightness

- Dark (-0.6EV)

- Slightly dark (-0.3EV)

- Slightly bright (+0.3EV)

- Bright (+0.6EV)

Records one still image.

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Adjusting Focus Manually

MENU

Set this when the focus is not clear in
Intelligent Auto or when manual focusing is
desired.
Focused subject can be outlined in color for
more precise focus by using Focus Assist.
(p. 50)

Press the A/B button to select the

1

video or still image mode.

.

Set the recording dial to

2

“P,A,S,M,U,SCN”.

.

Press the FOCUS button.

3

.

Adjust the focus with the control dial.

4

.

E: Focuses on a distant subject.

0
0

p: Focuses on a near subject.

Press the SET button.

5

.

The focus is fixed.

0

Start recording.

6

Memo

To readjust the setting, try again from

0

step 3.
To return to auto focus, press the

0

“FOCUS” button in step 5 such that
E and p disappear.

A subject that is focused at the

0

telephoto (T) end remains in focus
when it is zoomed out to the wide
angle (W) end.

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.

Taking Videos in Intelligent Auto Mode

MENU

TelephotoWide Angle

You can record without worrying about the
setting details by using the Intelligent Auto
mode. Settings such as exposure and focus
will be adjusted automatically to suit the
shooting conditions.

In case of specific shooting scenes such

0

as person etc., its icon is displayed on
the screen.
Before recording an important scene, it

0

is recommended to conduct a trial
recording.

Press the M button to turn on the

1

power.

Press the A/B button to select the

2

video mode.

Memo

This unit turns on immediately if the

0

power button is pressed within 5
minutes after the power is turned
off. (when “QUICK RESTART” is
set to “HIGH SPEED 2”)
When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set

0

to “ON”, this unit turns itself off
automatically to conserve power
when it is not operated for 5
minutes. (only when using the
battery pack)
Recording stops automatically as it

0

cannot be performed for 12 or more
consecutive hours according to
specifications.
Long periods of continuous

0

shooting are automatically split into
files of 30 minutes or up to 4 GB.
Do not remove the battery pack

0

while recording is in progress.

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.

Set the recording dial to “i.AUTO”.

3

.

Start recording.

4

.

Press again to stop.

0

Zooming

The angle of view can be adjusted using
zoom.

Use the W end (wide angle end) to shoot

0

a wider field of view.
Use the T end (telephoto end) to

0

magnify the subject for shooting.

.

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