Ricoh RDC-I500 User Manual

Chapter

4

Playback/Deleting

Basic Playback ........................82

Files Playable on the Camera ......82

Playing a Still Picture, Text or

Continuous Shooting File .............82

Playing a Voice Memo File...........83

Playing a Motion Picture File........84

Playback Using a TV ....................86

Special Playback Functions... 87

Displaying Several Files at Once

(Thumbnail Playback) ..................87

Magnifying a File (Zoom

Playback) .....................................88

Copying Files ...............................88

Protecting a File ...........................92

Auto Playback ..............................95

Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order

Format).........................................96

Adding a Voice Memo ................102

Deleting a File........................ 103

Deleting a Selected File .............103

Deleting All Files ........................104

Basic Playback

This section explains the basic method for playing back recorded images and
playing back images using a TV.

Files Playable on the Camera

The following image files can be played on this camera.

• Files recorded on this camera

• Files recorded on the Ricoh RDC-300, RDC-4000 and RDC-5000 series,
RDC-7 and RDC-i700.

• The “UNMATCHED FILE” message will be displayed if an unplayable

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file is encountered.

Playing a Still Picture, Text or Continuous
Shooting File

Follow the procedure below to play files recorded in (Still Picture), (Text)

(Continuous Shooting) mode, and still picture or text files with a voice

or
memo.

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and select

the playback source with the
button.

The most recently recorded file will be played
back.

• If necessary, you can switch folders

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to play a file from a folder of your
choice. → P.43 “Selecting a Folder”

B Use the or button to select the

file to be played.

Pressing the button to display the
previous image and pressing the
display the next image. Press and hold the

or button changes the image

continuously.

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button to

● Still Picture or Text File with Voice Memo

To play the voice memo, press the shutter
release button.
Playback of the voice memo file will end
automatically. To pause playback, press the
shutter release button. Press the shutter
release button again to resume playback.

• You can adjust the volume by

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pressing the
“Playing a Voice Memo File” (See
below)

● Playback Display

If pictures are taken in the following image sizes, the playback display on the
LCD monitor or TV monitor will appear as shown below.

2048 × 1536 1024 × 768 640 × 480

or button. →

Shooting in

vertical format

Playback

display

• Files may take a short time to play after the camera is turned on or the

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mode dial is set, depending on the capacity of the storage memory.

• Files that have been recorded in (Continuous Shooting) mode are
recorded as a single file and therefore can be played the same way as
regular files.

Playback displayPlayback display

Playing a Voice Memo File

Follow the procedure below to play a file recorded in (Voice Memo) mode.

Important

• The speaker is located on the side of the camera. Adjust the direction

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of the camera to obtain the optimum playback condition.

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and select

the playback source with the
button.

• If necessary, you can switch folders

Note

to play a file from a folder of your
choice. → P.43 “Selecting a Folder”

Playback

display

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B Select the voice memo file with the

or button and press the shutter
release button.

The voice memo will be played and the
playback indicator and time elapsed will be
displayed.
Playback of the voice memo file will end
automatically. To cancel playback, press the

or button.

● To Pause and Resume Playback

To pause playback, press the shutter release
button during playback, and to resume
playback, press the shutter release button
again.
To fast forward, keep the [
zoom lever pressed while playback is
suspended, and to rewind, keep the [
side of the zoom lever pressed.

● To Adjust the Volume

If you press the
playback, the volume indicator will be
displayed. Press the
the volume.

or button during

] side of the

or button to adjust

]

• If the recording or recordable time exceeds 100 minutes, the first digit

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of the seconds will not be displayed on the LCD monitor or LCD panel.

Playing a Motion Picture File

Follow the procedure below to play a file recorded in (Motion Picture) mode.

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and select

the playback source with the
button.

• If necessary, you can switch folders

Note

to play a file from a folder of your
choice. → P.43 “Selecting a Folder”

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B Select the motion picture file with the

or button, and press the shutter

release button.

The motion picture will be played and the
playback indicator and time elapsed will be
displayed.
Playback of the motion picture file will end
automatically. To cancel playback, press the

or button.

● To Pause and Resume Playback

To pause playback, press the shutter release button during playback, and to
resume playback, press the shutter release button again.

● Advance and Rewind, and Slow and Reverse Slow Playback

To advance one frame, press the [ ] side of the zoom lever while playback
is suspended, and to rewind one frame, press the [
For slow playback, keep the [
reverse slow playback, keep the [ ] side of the zoom lever pressed.

• You can adjust the volume by pressing the or button. → P.83

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“Playing a Voice Memo File”

] side of the zoom lever pressed, and for

] side of the zoom lever.

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LCD Monitor Display (Play Mode)

Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the information display
changes to show the date and time recorded, the image quality
mode, etc.

● For still picture, text and continuous shooting files

Information display

↑

* In the case of voice memo files and motion picture files,

time elapsed and the indicator are displayed on the information
display or simple display.

Simple display No display

→→

, , the

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Playback Using a TV

Connect the camera to a TV set with the video interface cable supplied to play
recorded image files on the TV screen.

• Refer to the instruction manual for the equipment to which the camera

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is connected.

Audio
input
(white)

Video
input
(yellow)

A Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off.

B Connect the video interface cable to the AV output terminal on the

camera.

C Connect the other end of the video interface cable to the video

input terminal and audio input terminal on the TV.

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Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time

Supplying power to the camera from a household AC outlet using an optional
AC adapter is recommended for shooting over extended periods of time. →
P.18 “Connecting an AC Adapter”

* Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting the AC

adapter.

• When you are overseas, you can view recorded images on a TV set

Note

with the other Video-out signal method (NTSC/PAL). → P.114

“Changing the Video-out Signal Method”

• When the camera is connected to a TV set, the image is displayed on

the TV monitor just as it appears on the LCD monitor.

• Not all the information can be displayed on the TV screen depending
on the image size captured or the TV screen.

Special Playback Functions

This section explains the various playback functions.

Displaying Several Files at Once (Thumbnail Playback)

Nine files are displayed at once, enabling speedy search for the image you
wish to see.

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and press

the side of the zoom lever.

The last file recorded will be played.
The display will switch to the thumbnail
display.

B Press the · · · buttons to

change the file to be played.

The file on which the focus is set is the
selected file.

C Press the side of the zoom lever.

The screen will return to the single image
playback display. The file selected during
thumbnail playback display will be displayed.

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• Unplayable files are indicated in gray. displayed on blue screen

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indicates a voice memo file and indicates a text file.

• A symbol above a thumbnail display indicates a motion picture file,
a symbol indicates a still picture file with voice memo and a
symbol indicates a text file with a voice memo.

• Pressing the button when the selected file is at the top left corner
will display the previous nine files, and pressing the button when it
is at the bottom right corner will display the next nine files.

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Magnifying a File (Zoom Playback)

You can magnify a file lengthwise and widthwise to check for blurring when
taking the picture, etc. The file can be displayed at the following magnification
rates depending on the image size.

: 1.28 times, 1.6 times, 3.2 times

•

: 1.6 times

•

: 2 times

•

A Set the mode dial to and press the

side of the zoom lever.

The mode will switch to zoom playback
display.

B Press the · · · buttons to

move the display area.

● Changing the Magnification

The magnification changes and the size is
increased each time the
lever is pressed. To reduce the size, press

side.

the

side of the zoom

• Zoom playback display can be used in single image playback display,

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but not in thumbnail display.

• Zoom playback display can be used for still picture files, text files, and
still picture and text files with a voice memo.

Copying Files (Copy)

This function enables you to copy files between storage memory. A selected file
or whole folder can be copied.

Important

• If there is insufficient memory capacity at the destination, the

Note

“Insufficient memory. Continue copy?” message will be displayed.
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new storage card before resuming
operation. If you do not, copying will be performed within the remaining
memory capacity.

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■ Copying a Selected File

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Display the file to be copied and

press the FUNCTION button.

To select more than one file, repeat step B.

● Thumbnail Display

Set the focus on the file to be copied and
press the FUNCTION button. You can select
more than one file.

C Press the MENU button.

D Select [COPY] and press the

button.

E Select [SUBJECT] and press the

button.

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F Select [SELECTED FILES] and press

the ENTER button.

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G Select [COPY TO] and press the

button.

H Choose the destination folder and

then press the ENTER button.

I Press the ENTER button.

Copying starts, and when finished, the
display will return to the playback menu.

J Press the CANCEL button to exit the

menu display.

• If no file has been selected, the file currently displayed on the single

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image playback display or the selected file on the thumbnail playback
display becomes the target.

■ Copying a Whole Folder

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and press

the MENU button.

B Select [COPY] and press the

button.

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C Select [SUBJECT] and press the

button.

D Select [ALL FILES] and press the

ENTER button.

The entire files in a folder currently displayed
will be the subject to be copied.

E Select [COPY TO] and press the

button.

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F Choose the destination folder and

press the ENTER button.

G Press the ENTER button.

Copying will start. When copying is
completed, the display will return to the
playback menu.

H Press the CANCEL button to exit the

menu screen.

• A whole folder cannot be copied within the same storage memory.

Note

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Protecting a File (Protect)

You can protect important files from being erased accidentally.

Important

• Protected files will be deleted when the storage memory is formatted.

Note

■ Protecting File

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select the file to be protected.

● To protect a single file

Display the file to be protected using the

· buttons.

● To protect more than one file

Display the file to be protected using the

· buttons and press the FUNCTION
button.
During thumbnail playback display, move the
focus on the file to be protected and press
the FUNCTION button.
Repeat this procedure to select more than
one file.

C Press the MENU button.

D Select [PROTECT] and press the

button.

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E Select the option (SELECTED FILES,

SELECT ONE FILE, CANCEL ALL)

● SELECTED FILES

The selected file will be protected and the
display will return to the playback screen.
The protected file is indicated by a
symbol.

● SELECT ONE FILE

Press the ENTER button on the confirmation
screen.
The file will be protected and the display will
return to the playback screen.
The protected file is indicated by a
symbol.

• When you try to unprotect the

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protected file, the confirmation
message will be displayed. Press
the ENTER button to unprotect it.

■ Protecting All Files

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A Set the mode dial to [ ] and press

the MENU button.

B Select [PROTECT] and press the

button.

C Select [ALL FILES] and press the

ENTER button.

The confirmation message will be displayed.

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D Press the ENTER button.

The all files in the folder will be protected and
the display will return to the playback screen.
Protected files are indicated by a

symbol.

■ Canceling the Protect Setting

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and press

the MENU button.

B Select [PROTECT] and press the

button.

C Select the option (CANCEL ALL,

SELECT ONE FILE) and press the
ENTER button.

You can select [CANCEL ALL] on the
thumbnail display.

● CANCEL ALL

Press the ENTER button on the confirmation
screen. All the files will be unprotected and
the display will return to the playback screen.

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● SELECT ONE FILE

Press the ENTER button on the confirmation
screen. The file will be unprotected and the
display will return to the playback screen.

Playing Back Images Automatically (Auto Playback)

This function automatically plays all the files stored in the storage memory.

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and press

the MENU button.

B Select [AUTO PLAYBACK] and press

the button.

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C Select [PLAYBACK INTERVAL] and

press the button.

D Set the playback time and then press

the ENTER button.

Specify the playback time per file from the
following: 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds.
The display will return to the auto playback
screen.

• P.29 “How to Use the Spin Box ( )”

See

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E Select [LOOP PLAYBACK] and press

the button.

F Choose loop play setting (YES or NO)

and then press the ENTER button.

Specify whether you want the files to be
played repeatedly.
The display will return to the auto playback
menu.

G Press the ENTER button.

H Press the ENTER button.

Auto playback will start for the specified time.
To cancel auto playback, press the CANCEL
button.

● To Pause and Resume Auto Playback

Press the shutter release button to pause
auto playback and press the shutter release
button again to resume playback.

● To Advance and Rewind

To advance one frame, press the
while auto playback is suspended, and to
rewind one frame, press the

button

button.

• The time required to recall a file is not included in the playback time.

Note

• Still picture and text files with a voice memo, motion picture files and
voice memo files will be played for the time they were recorded,
regardless of the preset playback time.

Setting the Digital Printing Service (DPOF Setting)

This function enables you to set the number of standard prints and number of
index prints when having prints made of files on the card by a digital printing
service (DPOF*). After making the settings, the prints can be made according
to the preset information at the digital camera printing service.
* DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.

• Leave space for one or two images on the storage memory to allow

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the print service settings to be made.

• After making the print service settings, do not make any recording,
deleting or other settings. If any such action is made, reset the print
service settings.

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■ Specifying the Number of Prints of the Selected Files

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select the file for which you wish to

specify the number of prints.

● To specify each file

Display the file using the · buttons.

● To specify more than one file

Display the file using the
press the FUNCTION button.
During thumbnail playback display, move the
focus on the file to be specified and press the
FUNCTION button.
Repeat this procedure to select more than
one file.

· buttons and

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C Press the MENU button.

D Select [DPOF SETTING] and press the

button.

E Select [STND PRINTS] and press the

button.

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F Select the print setting (SELECTED

IMAGES / ONE IMAGE ) and then
press the button.

G Specify the number of prints using

the · buttons and press the
ENTER button.

H Press the CANCEL button to exit the

DPOF setting menu.

Press the CANCEL button repeatedly to exit
the menu screen.

■ Specifying the Number of Prints of All Files

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and press

the MENU button.

B Select [DPOF SETTING] and press the

button.

C Select [STND PRINTS] and press the

button.

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D Select [ALL IMAGES] and press the

button.

E Specify the number of prints using

the · buttons and then press the
ENTER button.

F Press the CANCEL button to exit the

DPOF setting menu.

Press the CANCEL button repeatedly to exit
the menu screen.

■ Specifying the Number of Index Prints

All the images in the folder can be printed on a reduced scale. The index print
feature is useful for checking the images in the folder and for specifying the
number of prints.

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and press

the MENU button.

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B Select [DPOF SETTING] and press the

button.

C Select [INDEX PRINTS] and press the

button.

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D Specify the number of prints using

the · buttons and then press the
ENTER button.

E Press the CANCEL button to exit the

DPOF setting menu.

■ Canceling the DPOF Settings

This function enables you to cancel all the DPOF settings, including the number
of standard prints and number of index prints.

A Set the mode dial to and press the

MENU button.

B Select [DPOF SETTING] and press the

button.

C Select [CLEAR SETTING] and press

the button.

D Select [STND PRINTS] or [INDEX

PRINTS] and press the ENTER button.

The confirmation message will be displayed.

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E Press the ENTER button.

All the print or index settings will be canceled
and the screen will return to the DPOF
setting menu.

F Press the CANCEL button to exit the

DPOF setting menu.

■ Confirming the Settings

You can confirm the settings for the number of standard prints or number of
index prints.

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and press

the MENU button.

B Select [DPOF SETTING] and press the

button.

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C Select [CONFIRMATION] and press

the button.

D After confirming the settings is

completed, press the CANCEL button.

The display will return to the DPOF setting
menu.

E Press the CANCEL button to exit the

DPOF setting menu.

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Adding a Voice Memo (Voice Memo)

You can add approximately ten seconds of voice memo to a still picture or text file.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Display the file to which you wish to

add a voice memo and press the
MENU button.

C Select [VOICE MEMO] and press the

button.

●When a voice memo has already been

recorded

If the selected file has already been dubbed,
a confirmation message will be displayed. If
you wish to superimpose a new voice memo,
press the shutter release button and record
the voice memo.
To cancel recording, press the CANCEL
button.

D Press the shutter release button.

Recording starts and the symbol on the
LCD monitor flashes. When recording is
finished, the display will return to the
playback screen.

• To stop recording while in progress, press the shutter release button

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again.

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Deleting a File

This function enables you to delete recorded files. You can delete selected files
or all the files in the folder.

Important

• Files cannot be restored once they are deleted. Before starting to

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delete a file, make sure that you want to delete it.

• Depending on the capacity of the storage memory or the type of file, it

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may take a short time to delete a file.

• Protected files cannot be deleted until they are unprotected. → P.92
“Protecting a File”

• You can delete a folder including images. → P.106 “Adding or Deleting
a Folder”

Deleting a Selected File

You can delete selected files.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].
B Select the file to be deleted.

Display the file using the · buttons and
press the FUNCTION button.
During thumbnail playback display, move the
focus on the file to be deleted and press the
FUNCTION button.
Repeat this procedure to select more than
one file.

C Press the button.

D Select [DELETE SELECTED FILES]

and press the ENTER button.

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E Press the shutter release button.

The file will be deleted and the display will
return to the playback screen.

• When a file is deleted, the

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subsequent file numbers are
reassigned.

Deleting All Files or a Single File

You can delete all the files in a folder at a time or a single file.

A Set the mode dial to [ ] and press

the button.

B Select the option (DELETE ALL,

DELETE ONE FILE) and press the
ENTER button.

The confirmation message will be displayed.

C Press the shutter release button.

● DELETE ALL

All files in a folder will be deleted.

● DELETE ONE FILE

The file will be deleted and the display will
return to the playback screen.

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